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No.16
COMMON COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY OF BUFFALO
SEPTEMBER 5, 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
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FINANCE COMMITTEE: Byron Brown, Chairman,
Marc A. Coppola, Karen R. Ellington, Charley H. Fisher III,
Mary M. Martino, Barbara Miller-Williams-Members.
LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Richard A. Fontana,
Chairman, Rosemarie LoTempio, Byron Brown, Beverly
Gray, Dominic Bonifacio Jr., Joseph Golombek Jr.
RULES COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman
Beverly Gray, Rosemarie LoTempio , Members
EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Charley H. Fisher III,
Chairman, Dominic Bonifacio Jr., Beverly Gray, Joseph
Golombek Jr., Karen R. Ellington, Richard Fontana
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: James W.
Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Rosemarie LoTempio, Betty
Jean Grant, Barbara Miller-Williams.
BUDGET COMMITTEE: Rosemarie LoTempio ,
Chairman, Byron Brown , Richard Fontana, Mary M. Martino,
James W. Pitts
ERIE BASIN MARINA LEASE COMMITTEE: James
W. Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Dominic Bonifacio, Jr.,
Charley H. Fisher III, Joseph Golombek Jr.
POLICE REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE: Dominic
Bonifacio Jr., Chairman, Karen R. Ellington, Richard
Fontana, Barbara Miller-Williams, Mary Martino, Charley
Fisher III.
CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL - BUFFALO
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 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
JULY 25, 2000 were approved.
FROM THE MAYOR
FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
No.1
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Complaint-Pohlman Foundry Co
Prior Council Reference: (if Any)
Ext. Item # 83, C.C.P. July 25, 2000
The Environmental Management Commission responds to
the Common Council's referral of neighborhood concern
regarding Pohlman Foundry in the Clinton-Bailey area.
Chemicals that are potentially irritating and dangerous are
release, into the environment during processes there. These
substances include formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, xylene,
and other in amounts exceeding an apparent collective total
of several pounds daily. These chemicals potentially impact
a residential area that has historically neighbored the
foundry.
The EMC has been advised that there is little the City can
directly do under existing law, and that routine regulator
oversight is vested in the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation. The DEC advises that
Pohlman Foundry is in general compliance with relevant
regulatory standards.
The Commission is thus pleased to understand that
Pohlman Foundry is voluntarily reviewing its operations with
the goal technically assessing internal air releases and of
evaluating possibilities for operational/structural/engineering
modifications to reduce neighborhood impacts.
The Environmental Management Commission urges that
Pohlman continue to act expeditiously, that it focus on both
regulatory compliance and neighborhood nuisance issues,
and that the City and DEC continue to be attentive toward
any possibilities for encouraging reduction of negative
impacts from operations at the foundry.
As elsewhere in the city, however, fundamental issues of
environmental justice loom large for potentially affected
resident Local and state government should move
substantively and pro-actively in this regard:
1) A mechanism should be set up to communicate the
results and follow-up of Pohlman's internal review to t]
neighborhood, Common Council, and City Administration.
2) Every emitting industry in the city should be urged to have
a good neighbor policy that would help to educate both
residents and industry as to each other's concerns/problems.
3) NYS DEC should act to promote greater visibility and
transparency regarding permit applications, historic
excedences, and violations for such industries.
4) The City, in its ongoing master planning process, should
begin to address how to separate non-compatible uses in
fair and economically wise ways.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
No.2
Proposed Plaza Plan
Franklin, West Eagle and
Niagara Streets
C617-98-405a
This letter is to advise you that The Buffalo Preservation
Board strongly opposes your plan to create a plaza within
the triangle bounded by Franklin, West Eagle and Niagara
Streets. After a lengthy discussion at our July 27th Board
Meeting, we voted unanimously to oppose this plaza
because it will negatively impact the environment. We, the
Preservation Board, take exception to your responses to
Item 11, Impact on Aesthetic Resources; Item 13, Impact on
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Open Space and Recreation and your Part 111, 2, Impacts
on Community Character and Historic Resources response.
The Buffalo Preservation Board feels that there is absolutely
no good reason to further reduce the original Joseph Ellicott
radial street pattern which has extraordinary importance to
the way this city grew. It is the most critical aspect of the city
plan; nothing is achieved by further diminishing the radial
street plan in favor of an ersatz "street-like looking"
pedestrian plaza. Let the pedestrians enjoy a bit of real
Buffalo history by doing what pedestrians have done for
eons. Let them walk a few blocks down to Niagara Square
where they might enjoy the real hub of the city. The creation
of this plaza is not detailed; information that is presented on
a Foit-Albert "Proposed Piaza Plan" indicates major
intrusions onto the Niagara Street right-of-way that have no
relationship whatsoever with the original street pattern.
Furthermore, there does not appear to be any relationship
between the verbiage of Part 111, 2 and the drawing. The
verbiage says: the plaza will recognize the historic alignment
of Niagara Street by incorporating variegated pavement
surfaces or patterns or bollards or other appropriate
elements." Yet, the plan indicates a circular element
centered on the right-of-way, with a significant element
centered within that circle; that element might be construed
to be a vertical one that, contrary to what you say, may
intrude on the view to Niagara Square. The SEQR could be
interpreted as flawed, The Buffalo Preservation Board
expressed grave concern that the view to Niagara Square
and the McKinley Monument would be forever diminished by
the undefined plaza design. This vista is a critical component
of the public's appreciation of The Ellicott Radial Plan. And,
every impediment to that radial plan takes away from our
ability to celebrate the cultural heritage of Buffalo. The
Preservation Board reiterates its firm opposition to this
proposed plaza. Enough damage to the Ellicott Plan has
been done. The County of Erie does not need to suborn
further damage; indeed, the County needs to become as
much a guardian of our cultural heritage as any other board
or group charged with protecting that heritage. We sincerely
hope that you shelve this misguided proposal.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
No.3
PILOT Agreement - Walden Park
Per our conversation, I am providing the information you
requested regarding the PILOT Agreement for Walden Park.
Walden Park is a 126 unit Low Income Housing Tax Credit
project located directly adjacent to the Walden Heights
housing development. Opened in 1994, the project has
experienced budget constraints due to an unanticipated
vacancy rate.
When the project originally opened, the City/County did not
have a joint PILOT Agreement in place. Since that time, The
Council and County legislature have agreed to and passed
standard criterion for PILOT Agreements for qualified
properties in the City of Buffalo.
Walden Park Associates, L.P. has since researched these
criterion with regards to their property, and have applied for
a PILOT Agreement, according to the terms outlined by the
City/County PILOT Agreement.
The principals for Walden Park Associates, L.P. are James
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F. Allen, Richard J. Lippes, and Stuart Alexander.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
No.4
Complaint-Pohlman Foundry
Prior Council Reference: (if Any)
Ext. Item # 83, C.C.P. July 25, 2000
In response to the above-referenced item, the Office of
Strategic Planning advises the Common Council of the
following:
Neighborhood concerns regarding the Pohlman Foundry
appear to relate to a proprietary resin used for mold
castings, and which resin releases various chemicals during
its use cycle. According to the New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation, Division of Air Resources,
which has regulatory overview in this regard, Pohlman
Foundry is in general compliance with relevant regulatory
standards. Pohlman Foundry has, however, just completed a
voluntary two week shutdown in response to expressed
neighborhood concerns and as operations were evaluated.
Consultants have conducted an indoor air quality study.
Results will be available shortly. A professional engineer has
been retained to evaluate study results and to consider
operational modifications, which may produce manufacturing
process and neighborhood benefits. The Office of Strategic
Planning is hopeful the Pohlman Foundry's work with
consultants and the State regulatory agency will improve the
situation for the residential neighborhood near the foundry.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
No.5
Renew Lease Agreement between the City of Buffalo
and
Fleming Companies, Inc. aka Scrivner of NY, Inc. for Use
of
416 Kenmore Avenue (8'x 210' on Kenmore Avenue,
South Side 484.56'West of Englewood)
PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [: Item No. 13,
C.C.P. 7113/99
Pursuant to Item No. 19, C.C.P. 7/22f75 Your Honorable
Body authorized a five-year lease agreement with Fleming
Companies, Inc. and the City of Buffalo in reference to the
above mentioned parcel. On 7/13/99, Item No. 13 Your
Honorable Body approved to renew the lease agreement for
a one year period commencing on October 1, 1999 through
September 30, 2000. The Division of Real Estate has
received notice from the Fleming Companies exercising their
option to renew their lease for an additional one- (1) year
period. The annual rental fee is Forty Dollars ($40.00) and all
other terms and conditions of said lease shall remain the
same. This office recommends that Your Honorable Body
renew their present lease agreement for an additional
one-year (1) year period to commence on October 1, 2000
and expiring on September 30, 2001. 1 am further
recommending that Your Honorable Body authorize the
Corporation Counsel to prepare the necessary documents to
renew said lease and that the Mayor be authorized to
execute the same.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved That the above communication from
the Comptroller dated August 4, 2000, be received and filed;
and
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That the Director of Real Estate be, and he hereby is
authorized to renew the lease between the City and Fleming
Companies, Inc., for use of 416 Kenmore Avenue for an
additional one (1) year term commencing on October 1,
2000 and expiring September 30, 2001. That the
Corporation Counsel be authorized to renew said lease and
that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same.
PASSED
AYES-13. NOES-0.
No.6
AYES-13-NOES-0
Response - 81 Beatrice Street
Item #76, C.C.P. April 4, 2000
The above referenced item has been forwarded to the
Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, for a
response.
This item is a request from Ms. Bonnie Eschborn, 85
Beatrice Street, Buffalo, New York 14207 to acquire the
vacant lot at 81 Beatrice, after the home on the property is
demolished.
The property at 81 Beatrice is owned by the Secretary of
Housing and Urban Development. Under an agreement
between the City of Buffalo and the Department of Housing
and Urban Development, the title of the property will be
transferred to the City of Buffalo, after the demolition is
completed.
The Division of Real estate will contact Ms. Eschborn and
advise her on how to acquire the property when the City
receives title.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
No.7
Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead Program
256 Rodney (City Owned-Vacant Lot) Lot Size: 30' x 111'
The Office of Strategic Planning has surveyed the
city-owned vacant lot at 256 Rodney Street, the pare being
30' x 111' and it has been determined that this parcel cannot
be sold, is inappropriate for either the construction of new
housing or needed for public purposes.
Mr. Veo Wingo and Mrs. Diane Wingo residing at 250
Rodney Street have requested to homestead 25 Rodney
Street, a vacant City-owned lot. Mr. and Mrs. Wingo intend
to combine 250 and 256 Rodney in order to build a
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 lot be designated as a Homestead
Property an be transfer-red to Mr. and Mrs. Wingo on the
following conditions; 1) the specified structure be erected
with] twelve (12) months; 2) the structure be occupied by the
homesteader for a period of not less than thirty-six months.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
FROM THE COMPTROLLER
No.8
Certificate of Necessity
Increased Appropriation
General Fund - Departmental Revenue
Department of Police
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Namila,
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Comptroller, do hereby certify pursuant to Article 20, Section
12 of the Charter, that an increase in the sum of $12,000 in
the estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000 is
necessary in Appropriation Allotments - Department of
Police, to meet a contingency which could not have been
reasonably foreseen when the budget was adopted. The
amount of increased appropriation will be met from
10200015 - 340000 Department of Police - Charges for
Services not otherwise appropriated for any other purpose.
The details of the requirements are set forth below:
To: 1000 General Fund
20 - Department of Police
1103 - Patrol Services
Organization Code - 12003004
Object - 458003 Registration & Membership Dues $12,000
RECEIVED AND FILED
No.9
Certificate of Necessity
Transfer of Funds
Division of Budget and Management
Division of Engineering
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 $51,000 be
transferred and reappropriated from the Division of Budget
and Management, as set forth below:
Org.-Object 30000106-445 100
Capital Project Fund
Division of Budget and Management
Planning for Capital Projects $51,000
Org.-Object 35310306-445500
Capital Project Fund
Division of Engineering
Central Park Plaza Gateway $51,000
RECEIVED AND FILED
No.10
Certificate of Necessity
Transfer of Funds
Public Works, Parks, Streets
General City Charges - Grants-in-Aid
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony Nanula,
Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 42 of the
Charter, that it is necessary that the sum of $65,000 be
transferred and reappropriated from the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets - Public Works General
Office, as set forth below: The amount to be transferred
represents the unexpended balance of an item contained in
the budget for the current fiscal year and will not be needed
at this time for the purpose for which it was appropriated.
From:
1000 General Fund
30 - Department of Public Works, Parks, and Streets
1090 - Public Works General Office
Organization Code 13090007 - Capital Outlay
Object 474200 - Vehicles $65,000
Total
$65,000
To:
1000 General Fund
71 - Grants-in-Aid
1811 - Human Services
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Organization Code 17111006 - Human Services
Object 435106
Project - 11074 - Community Action Organization $30,000
Object 435110
Project - 11270 - North Buffalo CD Corp 35,000
Total$65,000
RECEIVED AND FILED
No.11
AMENDED
Certificate of Appointment
Effective June 26, 2000 in the Department of Audit and
Control in the Division of Accounting in a Provisional position
of Associate Accountant in the Maximum salary of $41,379
Richard A. Butler 197 Esser Avenue Buffalo NY 14207
Individual appointed in compliance with Local 650
Bargaining Agreement provisions relative to minimum
compensation on appointment
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
No.12
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment Effective: August 28, 2000 In the Department
of: Audit and Control Division of: Audit to the Position of:
Senior Auditor, Temporary Appointment Intermediate
Starting Salary of: $ 37,204
Marian LaMacchia 487 Crescent Ave. Buffalo, NY 14214
Individual appointed at Intermediate Step as required by
current Local 650 Bargaining Agreement
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No.13
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment Effective: July 31, 2000 in the Department of
Audit and Control Division of Accounting to the Position of
Supervising Accountant Temporary Appointment
Intermediate
Michael R. Szukala 38 Tioga Street BuffaloNY 14216
Local 650 Bargaining Agreement provisions relative to
minimum compensation on appointment.
FROM THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
No.14
Computer Systems
Attached is the information you requested regarding which
Departments use any of the City of Buffalo's Systems. As
you will notice, the list contains 38 systems spread over 120
Departments. Over 1000 users utilize these systems. If you
have any questions please call me.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS,
PARKS AND STREETS
No.15
Notification Serial #9202
Repeal No Parking
on Niagara Street, east side
from West Ferry Street to a point 200' south therefrom.
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
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days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on
the agenda as an item business.
That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by
repealing therefrom the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED
PERIOD
Niagara Street, east side Anytime
From West Ferry Street to a point
200' south therefrom.
This action is being taken at the request of Rich Products
Corporation in order to eliminate vehicles from extending into
driveways, making deliveries difficult for large trucks (see
next serial).
Notification Serial #9203
Install No Parking
on Niagara Street, east side
from West Ferry Street to a point
43 1' south therefrom.
NO PARKING -INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,
amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five
days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on
the agenda as an item business.
That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED
PERIOD
Niagara Street, east side, Anytime
From West Ferry Street to a point
431' south therefrom.
This action is being taken at the request of Rich Products
Corporation in order to eliminate vehicles from extending into
driveways, making deliveries difficult for large trucks (see
previous serial).
Notification Serial #9204
Install No Parking
on Grant Street, east side
from Letchworth Street to a point
218' south therefrom.
NO PARKING -INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,
amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five
days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on
the agenda as an item business.
That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED
PERIOD
Grant Street, east side Anytime
From Letchworth Street to a point 218'
south therefrom.
This action is being taken in order to prevent vehicles from
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parking in a driving/thru-traffic lane.
Notification Serial #9205
Install Handicapped Parking
Carroll Street
north side
east of Hydraulic Street
HANDICAPPED PARKING - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,
amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five
days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on
the agenda as an item business,
That part of Subdivision 26 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: HANDICAPPED PARKING
HANDICAPPED PARKING LOCATION
Carroll Street, north side from a point 120' east of Hydraulic
Street to a point 20' east therefrom
PERIOD OF HANDICAPPED PARKING
At all times
This serial installs one(l) on-street handicapped parking
space on Carroll Street for the, and on behalf of, the
apartment building located at #742 Carroll Street.
Notification Serial #9206
Repeal One-Way Street Direction J
North Pearl Street - southbound
from North Street 1: to Virginia Street
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,
amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five
days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on
the agenda as an item business.
That part of Section 22 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the
City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the
following: ONE WAY STREET DIRECTION
NAME OF STREET DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC
MOVEMENT
North Pearl Street
from North Street southbound
to Virginia Street
This action was requested by the North Pearl Street Block
Club and is supported by the District Councilmember.
Essentially, this will divide North Pearl Street at Allen Street,
with traffic flowing south from North Street and north from
Virginia Street into Allen Street (see next 2 serials).
Notification Serial #9207
Install One-Way Street Direction
North Pearl Street - southbound
from North Street
to Allen Street
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
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the agenda as an item business. That part of Section 22 of
Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be
supplemented by adding thereto the following: ONE WAY
STREET DIRECTION
NAME OF STREET DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC
MOVEMENT
North Pearl Street southbound
from North Street
to Allen Street
This action was requested by the North Pearl Street Block
Club and is supported by the District Councilmember.
Essentially, this will divide North Pearl Street at Allen Street,
with traffic flowing south from North Street and north from
Virginia Street into Allen Street (see previous and next
serials).
Notification Serial #9208
Install One-Way Street Direction
North Pearl Street - northbound
from Virginia Street
to Allen Street
ONE-WAY STREET DIRECTION - INSTALL
Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,
amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five
days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on
the agenda as an item business.
That part of Section 22 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the
City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the
following: ONE WAY STREET DIRECTION
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
notifies
NAME OF STREET DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC
MOVEMENT
North Pearl Street
from Virginia Street northbound
to Allen Street
This action was requested by the North Pearl Street Block
Club and is supported by the District Councilmember.
Essentially, this will divide North Pearl Street at Allen Street,
with traffic flowing south from North Street and north from
Virginia Street into Allen Street (see previous 2 serials).
Notification Serial #9209
Install Alternate Parking - Type I
Bedford Avenue between
Delaware Avenue and Lincoln Parkway
NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 1) - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,
amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five
days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on
the agenda as an item business.
That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED
PERIOD
Bedford Avenue, north side 4:00 p.m. Wednesday
to
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between Delaware Avenue 4:00 p.m. Sunday
and Lincoln Parkway
Bedford Avenue, south side 4:00 p.m. Sunday to
between Delaware Avenue 4:00 p.m. Wednesday
and Lincoln Parkway
This action is being taken at the request of homeowners on
the street and has the support of the District Councilmember.
Notification Serial #9210
Install No Turn on Red
East Ferry Street, westbound
at Humboldt Parkway
NO TURNS ON RED - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 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 (45) days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an
item business.
That part of the Subdivision I of Section 38 of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by
adding thereto the following: TURNS PROHIBITED FACING
STEADY RED SIGNAL
Vehicles on at Intersection of Effective
Period of Time
East Ferry St Humboldt Parkway 6:00am to
6:00pm
traveling westbound northeast comer
This action was requested by the East Ferry Block Club #2.
It was determined to be necessary due to the number of
accidents at this intersection caused by vehicles turning
'right on red'. (See next serial).
Notification Serial #9211
Install No Turn on Red
East Ferry Street, eastbound
at Humboldt Parkway
NO TURNS ON RED - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 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 (45) days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an
item business.
That part of the Subdivision I of Section 38 of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by
adding thereto the following: TURNS PROHIBITED FACING
STEADY RED SIGNAL
Vehicles on at Intersection of Effective
Period of Time
East Ferry St Humboldt Parkway6:00arn
to 6:00pm
traveling eastbound southwest comer
This action was requested by the East Ferry Block Club #2.
It was determined to be necessary due to the number of
accidents at this intersection caused by vehicles turning
'right on red'. (See previous serial).
Notification Serial #9212
Permissive Parking - Repeal
on Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides
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between Forest Avenue
and Allen Street
PERMISSIVE PARKING - REPEAL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,
amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five
days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on
the agenda as an item business.
That part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by
repealing therefrom the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING
PERMISSIVE PARKING LOCATION
Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides
between Forest Avenue
and Allen Street
PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING - DAILY
2 hour parking
7 A.M. to 7 P.M. Except Saturday and Sunday
(excluding existing No Parking and No Standing zones)
This action is being taken at the request of the Forever
Elmwood Business Association. (see next 4 serials)
Notification Serial #9213
Install Permissive Parking
on Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides
between Allen street
and Bryant Street
PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances, as stated
below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council
meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business.
That part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY
Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides
between Allen street
and Bryant Street
PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY
2 hour parking
7A.M. to 7P.M.
Except Saturday and Sunday
(excluding existing No parking and No Standing zones)
This action is being taken at the request of the Forever
Elmwood Business Association. (see previous and next 3
serials)
Notification Serial #9214
Install Permissive Parking
on Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides
between Bryant Street
and Lexington Avenue
PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
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notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,
amending, or repeating existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five
days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on
the agenda as an item business.
That part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY
Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides
between Bryant Street
and Lexington Avenue
PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY
2 hour parking
7A.M. to 7P.M.
Except Sunday
(excluding existing No parking and No Standing zones)
This action is being taken at the request of the Forever
Elmwood Business Association. (see previous 2 and next 2
serials)
Notification Serial #9215
Install Permissive Parking
on Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides
between Lexington Avenue
and West Ferry 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 repeating existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five
days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on
the agenda as an item business. That part of Subdivision 25
Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following:
PERMISSIVE PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY
Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides
between Lexington Avenue
and West Ferry Street
PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY
2 hour parking
7A.M. to 7P.M.
Except Saturday and Sunday
(excluding existing No parking and No Standing zones)
This action is being taken at the request of the Forever
Elmwood Business Association. (see previous 3 and next
serial)
Notification Serial #9216
Install Permissive Parking
on Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides
between West Ferry Street
and Forest Avenue
PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances, as stated
below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council
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meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business.
That part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY
Elmwood Avenue, east and west sides
between West Ferry Street
and Forest Avenue
PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY
2 hour parking
7A.M. to 7P.M.
Except Sunday
(excluding existing No parking and No Standing zones)
This action is being taken at the request of the Forever
Elmwood Business Association. (see previous 4 serials)
Notification Serial #9217
Install Permissive Parking
on Tonawanda Street,
east side between Progressive Avenue
and Hunt Avenue
PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby
notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,
amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of
the Ordinances,, as stated below, to be effective forty five
days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on
the agenda as an item business.
That part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIG14WAY
Tonawanda Street, east side
between Progressive Avenue
and Hunt Avenue
PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY
2 hour parking
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 16
RESPONSE TO A. ANDO
CITY WATER METER INSTALLATION PROGRAM
#71, CCP JULY 25, 2000
The question of whether City employees can install water
meters has already been decided in a Court of Law. Justice
Robert E. Whelan dismissed in its' entirety a case brought by
a licensed plumber against the City about the issue. The
verdict upheld the City's right to use City employees to install
meters.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 17
EMERGENCY BID
REPAIRS TO ELECTRICAL LINE AT
MASACHUSETTS AVENUE PUMP STATION
On August 15, 2000, the city of Buffalo, Division of Water
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sent out four requests for emergency bids to repair the main
power feed lines at the Massachusetts Avenue Pump Station
This facility has two power feeds, one of which had
completely failed and the second a which had partially failed.
The work is to make the necessary repairs to the power lines
On August 23, 2000, the Division of Water received one bid:
Ferguson Electric$ 10,215.00
321 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
The Engineer's estimate for this work is $11,000.00. Based
on the bid and the emergency nature of the work, I have
awarded the contract to Ferguson Electric.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated August 30, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to award a contract for emergency repairs to
electrical line at Massachusetts Avenue Pump Station to
Ferguson Electric, the lowest responsible bidder, in the
amount of $10,215.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 18
REPORT OF BIDS
HEATER/SCARIFYING OF CITY PAVEMENTS - 2000
GROUP 9538
ITEM #126, C.C.P. 3/3/98
This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have
advertised and received one bid on August 2, 2000 for
Heater/Scarifying & Cold Milling of City Pavements - 2000,
Group 4538.
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.
The following bid was received:
Base BidUnit Price
Increase
Highway Rehabilitation Corp. $384,322.50
$422,754.75
*Adjusted Amount
I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the
above project is Highway Rehabilitation, Corp. I respectfully
recommend that your Honorable Body authorize a contract
award in the amount of $422,754.75 ($ 384,322.50 Base Bid
+ 10% unit price increase $38,432.25 = Total Award
$422,754.75 Funds for this work are in Capital Project
Account #13112006-443100. The engineer's estimate for
this work is $400,000.00
The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement
of the bid received. Under provisions of the General
Municipal Law, the bidder may withdraw his bid if an award
of the contract is not made by September 18, 2000.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated August 8, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to award a contract for Heater/Scarifying of City
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Pavements 2000, Group #538 to Flighway Rehabilitation
Corp., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of
$422,754.75 ($384,322.50 Base Bid + 10% unit price
increase $38,432.25 = Total Award $422,754.75). Funds for
the project are available in Capital Project Account
#13112006-443 100.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 19
REPORT OF BIDS
KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL
FURNISHING & INSTALLING EQUIPMENT IN
THE MARY SEATON ROOM
I advertised for on July 18, 2000 and received the following
sealed formal proposals for Kleinhans Music Hall, Furnishing
& Installing Equipment in the Mary Seaton Room, which
were publicly opened and read on August 1, 2000.
William H. Prentice, Inc.$ 283,895.00
Millington Lockwood Inc.$ 288,830.00
Buffalo Office Interiors No Bid
Professional Furnishing & Equip.No Bid
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
statement of all bids received and that William H. Prentice,
Inc., in the amount of Two Hundred Eighty Three Thousand
Eight Hundred Ninety Five and 00/100 Dollars ($283,895.00)
is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans
and specifications.
Total estimate for this work was $299,875.00.
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 34322206 - Division of Buildings.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated August 2, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to award a contract for Kleinhans Music Hall,
Furnishing & Installing Equipment in the Mary Seaton Room,
to William H. Prentice, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in
the amount of $283,895.00. Funds for the project are
available in CPF 34322206 - Division of Buildings.
PASSED
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NO. 20
REPORT OF BIDS
KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL
REFLECTING POOL
I advertised for on July 11, 2000 and received the following
sealed formal proposals for Kleinhans Music Hall, Reflecting
Pool, which were publicly opened and read on July 25, 2000.
General Construction
STS Construction$ 300,000.00
Gianadda$ 441,000.00
Picone Construction No Bid
Plumbing Work
C & L Plumbing$ 59,400.00
Ackerman Plumbing$ 96,660.00
L & D Johnson Plumbing No Bid
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
statement of all bids received and that the following are the
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lowest responsible bidders in accordance with the plans and
specifications:
General Construction: STS Construction in the amount of
$300,000.00; Plumbing Work: C & L Plumbing in the amount
of $59,400.00;
for a total amount of Three Hundred Fifty Nine Thousand
Four Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($359,400.00).
Total estimate for this work was $400,000.00.
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 31246606 - Division of Buildings.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated August 15, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to award contracts, to the lowest responsible
bidders for Kleinhans Music Hall, Reflecting Pool, for
General Construction, to STS Construction in the amount of
$300,000.00; for Plumbing Work, to C & L Plumbing, in the
amount of $59,400.00. Funds for the project are available in
CPF 31246606 - Division of Buildings.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 21
REPORT OF BIDS
OVERLAY OF CITY PAVEMENTS - 2000, GROUP #539
TEM 4126, C.C.P. 3/3/98
This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have
advertised and received bids on August 2, 2000 for Overlay
of City Pavements - 2000, Group 4539.
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.
The following bids were received:
Base BidUnit Price Increase
Janik Paving $437,635.00$481,398.50
Amherst Paving, Inc. $449,285.00$493,048.50
Destro Brothers $466,397.00$510,160.50
Tom Greenauer Dev. $565,075.00$608,838.50
Omer Constr. Co., Inc. $569,260.00$613,023.50
Thomann Asphalt $600,585.00$644,348.50
Anastasi Trucking $657,010.00$700,773.50
*Adjusted Amount
I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the
above project is Janik Paving. I respectfully recommend that
your Honorable Body authorize a contract award in the
amount of $481,398.50 ( Base Bid $437,635.00 + 10% unit
price increase $43,763.50 = Total Award $481,398.50 Funds
for this work are in Capital Project Account
413112006-443100 & #13111005-466200. The engineer's
estimate for this work is $600,000.00.
The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement
of the two (2) lowest bids received. Under provisions of the
General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his
bid if an award of the contract is not made by September 18,
2000. Individual bid submissions are available in our office
for inspection and copies are available upon request.
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Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated August 8, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to award a contract for Overlay of City
Pavements - 2000, Group #539 to Janik Paving, the lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $481,398.50 (Base Bid
$437,635.00 + 10% unit price increase $43,763.50 = Total
Award $481,398.50). Funds for the project are available in
Capital Project Account #13112006-443 100 and
#13111005-466200.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 22
REPORT OF BIDS
REPAIR TO CITY MANHOLES 11 - 2000, GROUP 4536
ITEM #126, C.C.P. 3/3/98
This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have
advertised and received bids on August 2, 2000 for Repair to
City Manholes 11 - 2000, Group #536.
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.
The following bids were received:
Base Bid Unit Price Increase
A.B.P. Concr.Constr, Inc.$85.450.00 $93,995.00
Tomani's Eastern, Inc.$103,400.00 $111,945.00
Amherst Paving, Inc.$111,010.00 $119,555.00
Sunshine Concrete, Inc.$135,150.00 $143,695.00
Master's Edge, Inc.$147,800.00 $156,345.00
Visone Construction, Inc.$160,000.00 $168,545.00
Kandey Co., Inc.$211,111.00 $219,656.00
I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the
above project is A.B.P. Concrete Construction,
I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body
authorize a contract award in the amount of
$93,995.00 ( Base Bid $85,450.00 + 10% unit price increase
$8,545.00 = Total Award $93,995.00 ). Funds for
this work are in Capital Project Account# 30032106-445100.
The engineer's estimate for this work is $100,000.00.
The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement
of the two (2) lowest bids received. Under provisions of the
General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his
bid if an award of the contract is not made by September 18,
2000. Individual bid submissions are available in our office
for inspection and copies are available upon request.
Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated August 8, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to award a contract for Repair to City Manholes
11 - 2000, Group #536 to A.B.P. Concrete Construction, Inc.,
the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $93,995.00
(Base Bid $85,450.00 + 10% unit price increase $8,545.00 =
Total Award $93,995.00). Funds for the project are available
in Capital Project Account #3 003 2106-445 100.
PASSED
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NO. 23
REPORT OF BIDS
REPAIR TO CITY PAVEMENTS, GROUP #537
ITEM #126, C.C.P. 3/3/98
This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have
advertised and received bids for the Repair to City
Pavements, Group #537.
I it 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.
The following bids were received:
Base BidUnit Price Increase
Thornann Asphalt Paving$158,050.93 $173,856.03
A.B.P. Concrete Constr, Inc.$161,102.50 $176,907.60
Tom Greenauer Development$167,283.00 $183,088.10
Amherst Paving, Inc.$176,490.00 $192,295-10
Master's Edge, Inc.$188,215.00 $204,020.10
I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the
above project is Thomann Asphalt Paving
I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body
authorize a contract award in the amount of $173,856.03
($15 8,050.93 Base Bid + 10% unit price increase $15,806.
10 = Total Award $ 173,856.03 Funds for this work are in
Capital Project Account #30032106-445 100. The engineer's
estimate for this work is $160,000.00.
The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement
of the two (2) lowest bids received. Under provisions of the
General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his
bid if an award of the contract is not made by September 18,
2000. Individual bid submissions are available in our office
for inspection and copies are
available upon request.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated August 24, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to award a contract for Repair to City Pavements,
Group #537 to Thomann Asphalt Paving, the lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $173,856.03
($158,050.93 Base Bid + 10% unit price increase $15,806.
10 = Total Award $173,856,03). Funds for the project are
available in Capital Project Account #30032106-445 100.
PASSED
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NO. 24
REPORT OF BIDS
REPLACEMENT OF CITY SIDEWALKS AT CITY OF
BUFFALO DEMOLITION SITES - 2000
GROUP #540
ITEM 9126, C.C.P. 3/3/98
This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have
advertised and received bids for the Replacement of City
Sidewalks at City of Buffalo Demolition Sites - 2000, Group
#540.
In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids
on a unit price covering the various items of work and
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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:
Base BidUnit Price Increase
Master's Edge, Inc. $43,500.00 $47,850.00
A.B.P. Concr.Constr, Inc.$49,375.00 $53,725.00
Tomani Eastern Constr, Inc.$59,985.00 $64,335.00
M.P.J. Contracting, Inc. $62,425.00 $66,775.00
Sunshine Concrete, Inc. $71,875.00 $76,225.00
I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the
above project is Master's Edge, Inc. I respectfully
recommend that your Honorable Body authorize a contract
award in the amount of $47,850.00 ( Base Bid $43,500.00 +
10% unit price increase $4,350.00 = Total Award $47,850.00
). Funds for this work will be available in a future Division of
Buildings Demolition Bond Account.
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 September 22,
2000. Individual bid submissions are available in our office
for inspection and copies are available upon request.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated August 10, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to award a contract for Replacement of City
Sidewalks at City Demolition Sites - 2000, Group #540 to
Master's Edge, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the
amount of $47,850.00 (Base Bid $43,500.00 + 10% unit
price increase $4,350.00 = Total Award $47,850.00). Funds
for the project are available in a future Division of Buildings
Demolition Bond Account.
PASSED
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NO. 25
REPORT OF BIDS
REPLACEMENT / REMOVAL
OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON PORTER AVENUE
BETWEEN LAKEVIEW AVENUE AND RICHMOND
AVENUE
This is to advise Your Honorable Body that I have
advertised and received bids on August 16, 2000 for the
Replacement / Removal of Traffic Signals on Porter Avenue
between Lakeview Avenue and Richmond Avenue. I have
asked for bids on a unit price basis covering the various
items of material and work that 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 either
be more or less than the total bid.
The following bids were received:
1. Omer Construction Co., Inc. $ 699,357.50
2. South Buffalo Electric, Inc. $ 700,506.80
3. Spoth Enterprises, Inc. $ 33,407,822.00*
* - Total bid adjusted to reflect unit prices submitted by
bidder.
I hereby certify, that the lowest responsible bidder for this
project is Omer Construction Co_ Inc. I respectfully request
that Your Honorable Body order the work in an amount of
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$699,357.50 plus a 10% unit price increase of $69,935.75,
for a total encumbrance of $769,293.25. The engineer's
estimate for this work is $650,000.00.
The cost of this project is to be charged to a future Capital
Projects Fund. This fund is entitled CMAQ Signal
Improvements at Various Locations, which was approved for
$7,500,000.00 in the 1999-2000 Capital Budget. This project
is part of the Federally funded Congestion Mitigation/Air
Quality (CMAQ) program and is 80% reimbursable.
The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement
of the bid received. The bid submission is available in our
office for inspection and copies are available upon request.
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated August 29, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to award a contract for Replacement/Removal of
Traffic Signals on Porter Avenue between Lakeview and
Richmond Avenues to Omer Construction Co., Inc., the
lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $699,357.50 plus
a 10% unit price increase of $69,935.75, for a total
encumbrance of $769,293.25. Funds for the project are to be
charged to a future Capital Projects Fund.
PASSED
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NO. 26
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
APOLLO THEATER RENOVATION
ELECTRICAL WORK
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for the Apollo Theater Renovation, Electrical Work,
Industrial Power & Lighting Corp., C #91980100.
1. Furnish and install doorbell as requested.Add $
588.00
The foregoing changed results in a net increase in the
contract of Five Hundred Eighty Eight and 00/100 Dollars
($588.00).
Summary:Current Contract Amount$ 390,328.00
Amount of This Change Order (#4)Add$588.00
Revised Contract Amount $ 390,916.00
Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect
(Robert Traynham Coles, Architect, PC) and the Department
of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair
and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF
30332806 - 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 dated August 29, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to issue change order No. 4, to Industrial Power
& Lighting Corp., an increase in the amount of $588.00, as
more fully described in the above communication, for work
relating to Apollo Theater Renovation, Electrical Work, C
#91980100. Funds for this project are available in CPF
30332806 -Division of Buildings.
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NO. 27
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
DELAVAN MOSELLE COMMUNITY CENTER
ELECTRICAL WORK
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for the Delavan Moselle Community Center,
Electrical Work, Frey Electric Construction Co., Inc., C
#92010059.
1. Furnish and install revised floor plan and program items
requested by the District Councilmember to provide a
C.O.P.S. office and a computer classroom. Add $ 3,308.79
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Three Thousand Three Hundred Eight and
79/100 Dollars ($3,308.79).
Summary: Current Contract Amount$ 201,905.40
Amount of This Change Order (#2) Add$ 3,308.79
Revised Contract Amount $ 205,214.19
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 dated August 8, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to issue change order No. 2, to Frey Electric
Construction Co., Inc., an increase in the amount of
$3,308.79, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to Delavan Moselle
Community Center, C 992010059. Funds for this project are
available in CPF 34320506 -Division of Buildings.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 28
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
DELAVAN MOSELLE COMMUNITY CENTER
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for the Delavan Moselle
Community Center, General Construction, Picone
Construction Corp., C #92010071.
1 .Credit for soils not removed under building as set
in Change Order #1. Deduct $ 29,681.00
2.Credit for changing from limestone to precast for some of
the exterior masonry details. Deduct $ 2,617.00
3.Credit for changing from redwood to cedar
benches. Deduct $ 460.00
4.Furnish and install a handicapped ramp at the back exit
door in order to meet code. Add $ 17,435.75
5.Remove existing foundation wall along Wyoming Avenue
in order to properly set sub-base and finish grade for the
sidewalk, trees and grass area. Add $ 13,972.50
6.Remove unsuitable soil for proper placement of
playground equipment, site benches, light poles and timbers,
and rework the concrete sidewalk to provide handicapped
access to and from the multi-purpose room. Add$ 17,462.75
The foregoing changed results in a net increase in the
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contract of Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Thirteen and
00/100 Dollars ($16,113.00).
Summary: Current Contract Amount $ 2,624,763.94
Amount of This Change Order (#2) Add $ 16,113.00
Revised Contract Amount $2 ,640,876.94
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 dated August 15, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to issue change order No. 2, to Picone
Construction Corp., an increase in the amount of
$16,113.00, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to Delavan Moselle
Community Center, General Construction, C #92010071.
Funds for this project are available in CPF 34320506
-Division of Buildings.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 29
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
HANOVER STREET WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for the Hanover Street Watermain Replacement,
Triple R Development of WNY, Inc., Contract 92010181.
1. Remove and replace with select fill the brick foundation
and petroleum contaminated soil found where the new
watermain was proposed to be installed. Add $4,850.56
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
Contract of
Four Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty 56/100 Dollars
($4,850.56)
Summary: Current Contract Amount$112,090.00
Amount of This Change Order (#l) Add$ 4,850.56
Revised Contract Amount$116,940.56
Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Engineer,
DiDonato Associates, and the Department of Public Works,
Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable.
Fun( for this work are available in the Division of Water's
Capital Account.
The original bids received for this project were:
Triple R Development of WNY, Inc. $112,090.00
Sicar Management & Construction, Inc. $115,706.00
Sergi Construction$119,941.00
E & R Construction, Inc. $133,310.00
Mar-Wal Construction Company, Inc. $136,300.00
Paul J. Gallo Contracting, Inc. $144,210.00
Visone Construction, Inc. $149,150.00
Ontario Specialty Contracting, Inc. $204,350.00
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:
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That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated August 31, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Triple R.
Development of WNY, Inc., an increase in the amount of
$4,850.56, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to Hanover Street
Watermain Replacement, Contract 9201018 1. Funds for this
project are available in the Division of Water's Capital
Account.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 30
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
FRANCZYK PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
CONTRACT #92010274
I herewith submit to Your Honorable Body the following
increase in contract for the Franczyk Park Drainage
Improvement Project:
1.) Remove and dispose of 700 tons of lead contaminated
soil at an additional cost of $90.64 per to Add $63,448.00
2.) Clear and grub fenced areas adjacent to Fleming and
Lewis Streets
Add $ 550.00
3.) Additional health and safety requirements including
medical monitoring, decontamination facilities and personnel
air monitoring
Add$ 8,700.00
4.) Community air monitoring utilizing dust meters
(upwind/downwind) and full time technician support Add
$12,800.00
5.) Provide and install geotextile fabric, topsoil and seed over
cleared and grubbed areas Add$ 3,500.00
6.) Install sampling points in drainage systems as directed by
Buffalo Sewer Authority Add$ 1,000.00
TOTAL ADD$89,998.00
These changes are necessary due to the discovery of high
lead levels in sub-surface soils discover in the proposed
drainage trench areas. Those costs have been reviewed by
our environmental consultant, Acres International, and are
deemed to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are
available in a citywide park improvement capital account
#35640206.
A contract summary is as follows:
Original contract amount$175,120.00
(Item #20 CCP 6/27/00)
Amount this change$89,998.00
Revised Contract Amount$265,118.00
I therefore recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize
the Commissioner of Public Works to award a change order
to SLC Environmental Services as described above in the
amount of $89,998.00
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated August 31, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to issue a change order, to SLC Environmental
Services, an increase in the amount of $89,998.00, as more
fully described in the above communication, for work relating
to Franczyk Park Drainage Improvement Project, Contract
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#92010274. Funds for this project are available in a citywide
park improvements capital account #35640206.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 31
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
NORTHWEST BRANCH LIBRARY
HVAC WORK
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for the Northwest Branch Library, HVAC Work, R.
P. Mechanical, C #92010187.
1.Consolidate the existing control system to monitor
components of the new HVAC system. Add$ 1,800.00
The foregoing changed results in a net increase in the
contract of One Thousand Eight Hundred and 00/100 Dollars
($1,800.00).
Summary: Current Contract Amount $83,750.00
Amount of This Change Order (#2) Add $ 1,800.00
Revised Contract Amount $85,550.00
Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Public
Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and
equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF
30336606 - 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 dated August 31, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to issue change order No. 2, to R. P. Mechanical,
an increase in the amount of $1,800.00, as more fully
described in the above communication, for work relating to
Northwest Branch Library HVAC Work, C #92010187. Funds
for this project are available in CPF 30336606 - Division of
Buildings.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 32
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
PARKSIDE LODGE
ROOF RESTORATION
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for the Parkside Lodge, Roof Restoration, Ferraina
Construction Co., Inc., C #91973200.
1. Omit ridge and soffit vents and batt roof insulation.
Deduct$ 10,383.00
2. Add insulation in the attic space of the east wing.
Add $ 500.00
The foregoing change results in a net decrease in the
contract of Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Three and
00/100 Dollars (-$9,883.00).
Summary: Current Contract Amount $ 265,602.00
Amount of This Change Order (#3) Deduct $ 9,883.00
Revised Contract Amount $ 255,719.00
Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect
(Flynn Battaglia Architects) and the Department of Public
Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and
equitable. Funds for this work are to be credited to CPF
31934106 - Division of Buildings.
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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 dated August 8, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to issue change order No. 3, to Ferraina
Construction Co., Inc. a decrease in the amount of
$9,883.00, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to Parkside Lodge, Roof
Restoration, C #91973200. Funds for this project are to be
credited to CPF 31934106 -Division of Buildings.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 33
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
PRECINCT 11 RENOVATIONS
ELECTRICAL WORK
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for Precinct 11 Renovations, Electrical Work,
Warrens Electric, C #92010141.
1.Credit back to the City for the portion of the allowance not
needed for the new electrical service provided by Niagara
Mohawk.
Deduct$8,868.72
The foregoing change results in a net decrease in the
contract of Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Eight and
72/100 Dollars ($8,868.72).
Summary: Current Contract Amount $91,061.59
Amount of This Change Order (#3) Deduct $ 8,868.72
Revised Contract Amount$82,192.87
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 to be credited to 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 dated July 31, 2000, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to issue change order No. 3, to Warrens Electric,
a decrease in the amount of $8,868.72, as more fully
described in the above communication, for work relating to
Precinct II Renovations, Electrical Work, C #92010141.
Funds for this project are to be credited to CPF 35320206
-Division of Buildings.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 34
CHANGE IN CONTRACT 34 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.Install a floor leveling compound in the new Community
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Room to correct the uneven floor surfaces. Add $ 1,411.00
2.Replace twelve (12) existing wood sills that have cracked
with new sills to match existing. Add $ 1,263.00
The foregoing changed results in a net increase in the
contract of Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Four and
00/100 Dollars ($2,674.00).
Summary
Current Contract Amount$ 549,049.25
Amount of This Change Order (#7) Add $ 2,674.00
Revised Contract Amount$ 551,723.25
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 dated August 15, 2000, be received and filed,
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to issue change order No. 7, to Summit
Construction Group, an increase in the amount of
$2,674.0~0, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to Precinct II Renovations,
General Construction, C #92010135. Funds for this project
are available in CPF 35320206 -Division of Buildings.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 35
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
RAW WATER BYPASS CHAMBER BUILDING
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for the Raw Water By-Pass Chamber Building,
Weaver Metal & Roofing, Inc, Contract 92010221
1.Remove and install new flashing between Smoke Stack
and Roof on the Boiler Building at the Colonel Ward Pump
Station. The existing flashing has outlived it's useful life
and is allowing water to enter
the structure.Add:$2,224.68
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
Contract of Two Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Four
68/100 Dollars ($2,224.68).
Summary:Current Contract Amount
$218,210.00
Amount of This Change Order (#I)$ 2,224.68
Revised Contract Amount $220,434.68
Cost have been reviewed by the Consulting Engineer, Sear
Brown, and the Department of Pub] Works, Parks & Streets
and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work
available in the Division of Water's Capital Account.
The original bids received for this project were:
Weaver Metal & Roofing, Inc.$218,210.00
Nichter Associates $219,000.00
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 dated August 31, 2000, be received and filed;
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and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Weaver Metal &
Roofing, an increase in the amount of $2,224.68, as more
fully described in the above communication, for work relating
to Raw Water By-Pass Chamber Building, Contract
92010221. Funds for this project are available in the Division
of Water's Capital Account.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 36
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
RIVERSIDE PARK CONCESSION BUILDING
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for the Riverside Park Concession Building,
General construction Work, Priority Package Delivery Inc.,
Contract #92010192.
1. Provide 16 ga. studs in lieu of 20 ga. studs.
Provide additional 2 layers of 5/8" Type "X" GWB
Provide fire caulk & compressible fillers.
Provide one "B" label door ADD: .$6,000.00
2. Pinning of new interior masonry walls to the existing
exterior masonry walls ADD: $ 561.12
3. Expansion of storage room - wood framing,
drywall, taping and painting ADD: $1,010.00
4. Fire suppression system to exhaust hood ADD:
$3,511.24
5. Supply & install two courses (120 cmu's) to new interior
block walls ADD:.$1,500.00
TOTAL: $12,582.36
The foregoing changed results in a net increase to the
contract of Twelve Thousand, Five Hundred Eighty Two and
36/100 Dollars ($12,582.36).
Summary: Current Contract Amount 139,986.00
Amount of this Change Order (#1) Add .$ 12,582.36
Revised Contract Amount $ 152,568.36
Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Landscape
Architect (WENDEL) and the Department of Public Works,
Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable.
Funds for this work are available in CPF #30339506
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 dated August 29, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Priority Package
Delivery Inc., an increase in the amount of $12,582.36, as
more fully described in the above communication, for work
relating to Riverside Park Concession Building, General
Construction Work, Contract #92010192. Funds for this
project are available in CPF #30339506.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 37
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
SHEA'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
RESTORATION OF HOUSE EXTERIOR
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I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following
changes for Shea's Performing Arts Center, Restoration of
House Exterior, Summit Construction Group, Inc., C
#92010217.
1.Provide'C' label doors, frames and hardware at doors E-05
thru E-08 and E-1 2 thru E-1 5 and install ornate metal
trim on both sides of each door leaf at each exterior
door opening along the Pearl Street elevation. Add$
3,565.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the
contract of Three Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Five and
00/100 Dollars ($3,565.00).
Summary: Current Contract Amount$1,234,181.00
Amount of This Change Order (#2) Add $ 3,565.00
Revised Contract Amount$1,237,746.00
Costs have been reviewed by the Construction Manager
(Ciminell-Cowper Co., Inc.), the Consulting Architect
(Kideney Architects), and the Department of Public Works,
Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable.
Funds for this work are available in CPF 39232006 - 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.
Signature of Department Head:
Mrs. LoTempio
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated August 8, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to issue change order No. 2, to Summit
Construction Group, Inc., an increase in the amount of
$3,565.00, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to Shea's Performing Arts
Center, Restoration of House Exterior, C 992010217. Funds
for this project are available in CPF 39232006 -Division of
Buildings.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 38
CHANGE IN CONTRACT 91
DORCHESTER ROAD - BAYNES TO RICHMOND
CURB REPLACEMENT & ISLAND RESTORATION
GR. #524 - C. DESTRO DEVELOPMENT CO., INC.
CONTRACT 49201232
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 make improvements at
Colonial Circle as follows: Available in City Clerk's Office
Total$5,942.85
Contract Summary
Original Contract Amount$107,617.40
Change Order 91$5,942.85
Total Contract$113,560.25
Fund for this change order of $5,942.85 are available in the
Capital Project Account #34310506-445100.
I respectfully certify that this change order is fair and
equitable for the work involved, and respectfully request that
your Honorable Body approve the subject Change order and
authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue said
change order to C.Destro Development Co., Inc.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
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That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated August 24, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to issue change order No. 1, to C. Destro
Development Co., Inc., an increase in the amount of
$5,942.85, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to Dorchester Road -
Baynes to Richmond Curb Replacement & Island
Restoration, Group #524, C #9201232. Funds for this project
are available in Capital Project Account #343 10506-445
100.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 39
128 DEARBORN ON PARISH STREET,
ENCROACHMENTS WITHIN
RIGHT OF WAY
Mr. Christopher Lee, Manager at Tower Group
International, located at 128 Dearborn Street, has applied for
permission to install a concrete pad with bollards within City
right of way on the Parish Street side of the property. The
majority of said concrete pad will be located on private
property, the pad is necessary in order to accommodate
larger electrical transformers as part of a facility upgrade due
to business growth.
The Department of Public Works, Streets and Parks has
reviewed this application pursuant to Chapter 413-67
(Encroachment Regulations) of the City Ordinances and has
no objection to Your Honorable Body authorizing the
Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to issue a
"Mere License" for said installation provided the following
conditions are met:
1.That the applicant obtain any and all City of
Buffalo permits necessary for said installation.
2.That the concrete pad and bollards be installed exactly as
shown on plans submitted to and approved by the
Department of Public Works, Streets and Parks - Division of
Engineering.
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 be responsible for relocation of
any underground utilities effected by installation.
5.That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five
thousand dollar construction in street bond or certificate of
insurance which will indemnify and save harmless the City
against any and all loss and damage arising out of the
construction, maintenance, use and removal of
encroachments.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
CITY PLANNING BOARD
NO. 40
COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
ERIE BASIN MARINA
Attached please find the "Monthly Summary of Gross
Revenues" reported from the Rhino Room, for the Hatch
Restaurant, Gazebo and Tower, for the month of June 2000
This report is required as per Section 6, paragraph e (ii) of
the City's lease agreement with the Rhino Room (Operator
of the Hatch).
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REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TASK FORCE ON
ERIE BASIN MARINA
NO. 41
ERIE BASIN MARINA
Attached please find the "Monthly Summary of Gross
Revenues" reported from the Rhino Room, for the Hatch
Restaurant, Gazebo and Tower, for the month of July 2000.
This report is required as per Section 6, paragraph e (ii) of
the City's lease agreement with the Rhino Room (Operator
of the Hatch).
REFERRED TO THE TASK FORCE ON THE ERIE BASIN
MARINA
NO. 42
FIFTH CHANGE IN CONTRACT
91992100 SCHOOL #62
COMMUNITY CENTER - ELECTRICAL
During the construction of the above project, a certain item
that was unforeseen at the time the bids were let required
attention. Therefore, we recommend that the following
change be made to contract 91992100 with Tunney Electric,
Inc.
Furnish and install new electric heater, control, disconnect,
and mounting bracket in new electric room.Add
$1,003.09
Contract Summary:
Original Contract Amount $141,311.00
Change Order No. 1 4,179.63
Change Order No. 2 -5, 954.78
Change Order No. 3 1,766.60
Change Order No. 424,432.00
Change Order No. 5 (This Change) 1,003.09
New Contract Amount $166,737.54
Stievater and Associates, Project Architectural Consultants,
have reviewed these costs. Funds for this extra work are
available in MUNIS 34641006.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to issue a
change order to Tunney Electric, Inc., as set forth above.
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Public Works dated August 30, 2000, be received and filed;
and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is
authorized to issue change order No. 5, to Tunney Electric,
Inc., an increase in the amount of $1,003.09, as more fully
described in the above communication, for work relating to
School #62 Community Center, Electrical, Contract
91992100. Funds for this project are available in NRJNIS
34641006.
PASSED
AYES -13 NOES - 0
NO. 43
INVESTIGATE INCREASING FEE FOR
GRASS CUTTING
The former Department of Streets and Sanitation cleaned
and cut 1,235 privately owned vacant lots in 1999.
$95,429.36 was billed, or an average of $77.27 per lot. A
minimum fee of $52.50 presently exists. Of the amount
billed, $66,921.36 was paid, which is approximately 70%.
The balance, $28,508, is being added to the property tax
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assessment rolls.
The issue of the City providing this service to vacant lot
owners, who are legally responsible for maintaining their
property, has been reviewed by my staff. I would like to
approach this legal responsibility of maintaining one's
property by putting this responsibility on the property owner,
when ( I believe it belongs. To that end, I am proposing that
the city curtail its present system of providing reasonably
priced services to vacant lot owners, who do not honor their
legal obligations.
In the future, I am proposing that violations of local
laws/ordinances be treated in a consistent manner or as in
the same fashion as other violations are presently
addressed. Therefore, if a vacant lot owner does not
maintain their property according to local laws/ordinances,
that they be warned through a 5 day warning letter and
notified that failure to comply will result in a $350 fine if the
City is forced to clean-up their property. This level of fine is
consistent to the fine given -to property owners who do not
properly dispose of the debris and garbage.
Subsequently, in the future, with the possibility of a $350
fine, more property owners should maintain their properties
according to local laws. This greater compliance will then
free up more time and equipment for the City to spend on
maintaining City owned vacant land.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 44
REQUEST APPROVAL TO TRADE IN OLD TRUCKS
We are requesting the Council's approval to trade in older
dump trucks and small refuse trucks to reduce the cost of
upcoming purchases this year.
The vehicles to be traded are six (6) 1989 Autocar dumps
numbers S-7 through S-12. These trades will go to Buffalo
Truck Center to offset the cost of the eight (8) new units that
we will be purchasing this year.
The other set of trucks to be traded in are the two (2) 1989
International packers and two (2) Mack Packers. SR-6, SR-9,
S- 1293 and S- 1294 are to be traded to Fleet Maintenance
on the purchase of sixteen (16) recycling/dump chassis.
These trades will not affect our operation at all due to the
fact that we will be adding four (4) new dump trucks and
twenty-two (22) packers to the fleet this year.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 45
"REQUEST-DEVELOP EFFECTIVE
GRASS CUTTING PLAN"
#199 CCP JULY 11, 2000
The Department of Street Sanitation, Parks and Public
Works have recently been combined as a result of Charter
Review. The new Department of Public Works will be
responsible for the cutting of
City owned vacant lots, as well as those lots that are
privately owned that are not maintained by the owner.
Departmental plans for grass cutting include the following:
1. REVIEW OF CURRENT EQUIPMENT AND
PERSONNEL - With the consolidation of the Department's,
we have begun to review the equipment inventory and
personnel needs to do grass cutting in the City.
2. DETERMINE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT TO
EFFECTIVELY MAINTAIN GRASS CUTTING FUNCTION -
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Once a determination of the current equipment arid
personnel has been completed, we will then be able to
determine any needs that we will have to maintain the
vacant lots within the City. Consideration will be given to the
current list of vacant lots the City owns, the average number
of private lots that we have traditionally maintained, and the
potential number of new lots that will be added to the list of
City owned vacant based on the number of demolitions
planned.
3.DEVELOP REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) - At this
time we have determined that outside contractor assistance
may be required. Development of an RFP has begun based
on initial projections of equipment, personnel and number of
lots to be maintained.
4.REVIEW OF CURRENT FEE STRUCTURE FOR
MAINTAINING PRIVATE LOTS - The City currently charges
property owners $52.50 if they do not respond to the City's
notice that their lot must be cut. This fee covers the cost for
maintaining the lot. The Department has requested Common
Council approval to raise this fee. The intent of the fee
should not be to cover our cost of providing a landscaping
service. Instead, the fee should represent a penalty to those
property owners who choose not to properly maintain their
property.
Once the process described above has been completed, a
formal Grass Cutting Plan will be developed and submitted
for your information.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 46
REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INTERSECTION OF KENSINGTON AND POULTNEY
AVENUES
ITEM #184, CCP 03/07/2000
ITEM #153, CCP 07/25/2000
This is in response to Item #153 of July 25, 2000 in which
the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets was
requested to perform a traffic signal study of the Kensington
and Poultney intersection. Please be advised that this
department's Traffic Engineering Section has complied with
this request.
The traffic signal study was conducted by Greater Buffalo
and Niagara Regional Transportation Committee (GBNRTC)
and the Department of Public Works, Parks and
Streets-Traffic Engineering office. Based on vehicle and
pedestrian counts and the accident history of the site, the
study concluded that none of the signal warrants, as
stipulated by the New York State Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (NYSMUTCD), for the installation of a traffic
signal are satisfied. Therefore, this department will not be
installing a traffic signal at the intersection of Kensington and
Poultney Avenues.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 47
APPT ASSOCIATE ACCT CLERK
Appointment Effective July 26, 2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Engineering to
the Position of Associate Account Clerk, Permanent
Promotion at the: Intermediate
Starting Salary of: $ 30,019
Loretta M. Bidell, 64 Huntley Road, Buffalo, NY 14215
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NO. 48
APPT ASSOC ACCT CLERK PERM
Appointment Effective: August 25, 2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Engineering to the
Position Of Associate Account Clerk, Permanent
Appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary of $
28,896.00
Laura Flumerfeldt, 382 McKinley Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 49
APPT ASSOC ACCT CLERK PERM
Appointment Effective July 31, 2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering to
the Position of Engineering Aide Permanent Appointment at
the Intermediate Starting Salary of $ 28,809.00
Robert W. Schmarder, 426 South Ogden St., Buffalo, NY
14206
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 50
APPT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PERMANENT
Appointment Effective: August 28, 2000 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks and Streets to the Position of
Equipment Operator
Permanent Appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary
of $279596
Gregory Nelson, 92 Wasmuth Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 51
APPT EQUIPMENT OPER PERM
Appointment Effective: August 28, 2000 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks and Streets, to the Position of
Equipment Operator
Permanent Appointment at the Maximum Starting Salary of
$29,278
Lawrence J. Sobocinski, 345 Gold Street, Buffalo, NY 14206
Michael T. Driscoll, Jr., 51 Maryon Drive, Buffalo, NY 14220
Steven R. Iraci, 99 Cheltenham Drive, Buffalo, NY 14216
James F. Juliano, 145 Potters Road, Buffalo, NY 14220
Richard E. Runge, 40 Zittel Street, Buffalo, NY 14210
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 52
APPT PARK UTILITY WORKER
Appointment Effective: July 31,2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Parks to the
Position ofPark Utility Worker Permanent
Appointment at the intermediate Salary of $27,596.00
Jose Medero, 322 Plymouth, Buffalo, Ny 14213
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
NO. 53
DRUG ASSET FORFEITURE CHECKS RECEIVED
ITEM NO. 104, C.C.P. 2/2/88
8155-00112134 C2-00-0074 47,096.03
8155-00112133 C2-00-007428,736.03
8155-00112131 C2-00-00742,222.03
8152-00112243 C2-00-00751,314.55
8152-00112258 C2-00-00895,189.95
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8152-00112261 C2-00-00911,312.25
TOTAL DEPOSIT$
85,870.84
The above referenced property has been administratively
forfeited by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
(DEA). The checks were received by this Department and
duly deposited in the Trust & Agency Account,
#200100001389001. These funds will be placed into one or
more of the following accounts as deemed by the
Commissioner of Police:
Educational Training/Seminar
Confidential Funds
Materials and Supplies
Firearms and Weapons
Communications and Computers
Electrical Surveillance
Purchase of Services
Improvements
Vehicles
Operating Equipment
If you have any questions regarding the above mentioned,
please contact Inspector John Brill at 851-4514.
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 54
J. LAIRD- QUALITY OF LIFE ORDINANCE
ITEM # 85, CCP, JUNE 13, 2000
The following is in response to J. Laird of 235 Keystone St.
and her complaints about barking dogs:
Precinct #11 Officers Robert Joyce, David Greenway and
CPO Kenneth Barney spent a great deal of time with Mrs.
Laird explaining to her about the Community Dispute
Resolution process. They also gave her pamphlets and
assured her that they will increase patrols on Keystone St.
She was very pleased with the officers and said that the
situation was resolving itself.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 55
PROBLEMS WITH MUNIS SYSTEM
Dear Ms. Forti-Sclarrino:
In response to correspondence dated June 23, 2000
various divisions of the Buffalo Police Department
accumulated the following information regarding problem
s/requests that they have encountered with the MUNIS
System:
General Problems:
1.To enter MUNIS, we must input our password three (3)
times. This was supposed to be a temporary solution for
a problem we were experiencing. If the problem has
been resolved, we would like to go back to entering our
password one time.
2.A "Print Screen" option would be beneficial. At the
current time we can only print a screen in MUNIS by
opening a Word document.
3.In order to allow bills to be approved by the end of the
month, we can only enter bills three (3) weeks out of the
month, immobilizing us the last week and allowing a
weeks worth of bills to accumulate.
4. An Employee File Maintenance screen was available to
us with the GLINK System, however, at the present
time, all file maintenance changes now have to be sent
to Data Processing for input. We are experiencing
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delays in information being put on the MUNIS System
and at times the information is being incorrectly
entered, therefore, it takes days to correct the changes
on the system, forcing us to do manual changes by
going into each day of the pay period for several people
(minimum 15-30 people). There are changes such as
Project ID Codes, percentages, names, addresses,
phone numbers, tax deductions and amounts that need
to be entered in a more timely fashion. An option that
would allow us to make our own changes as we did
before would be greatly appreciated to help lessen the
burden on Data Processing.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
STATUS CHANGE ONLY
Certificate of Appointment
No.56
Appointment Effective: August 7, 2000 in the Department
of: Police to the Position of: Community Policing Coordinator
Provisional Maximum Starting Salary of: $ 34,975 Maureen
A. Oakley, 134 Choate Avenue Buffalo, New York 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE
SEMO GRANT-U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH GRANT
NO.57
The City of Buffalo Disaster Preparedness Office will
receive a $17,800 grant from NTS Emergency Management
Office. These funds will be used for upgrading our terrorism
plans and response. This office will also receive a $600,000
grant from the U.S. Public Health & Human Services. These
funds will be used to integrate our local public health and
medical resources into our emergency management plan.
This will enhance the communities' ability to respond and
manage the health and medical consequences of a terrorist
incident during the initial twenty-four hours. I am requesting
these funds be approved for expenditure by Disaster
Preparedness Office. If you have any questions, please
contact me at 851-5333 x352. Mrs. LoTempio moves That
the above communication from the Fire Department dated
August 18, 2000, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Fire be, and he hereby is
authorized to accept a $17,800.00 grant from NYS
Emergency Management Office and $600,000 grant from the
U.S. Public Health & Human Services.
Passed
AYES-13-NOES-0
AMENDED
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
NO.58
APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2000 IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF: Fire DIVISION OF Fire Communication
TO THE POSITION OF Emergency Services Fire Dispatcher
permanent appointment intermediate Starting salary of :
$26,779 Mary Sterlace 41 Kimberly St. Buffalo, NY 14220
REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: Since Ms.
Sterlace's new title is not in a promotional line from her last
position the $250.00 rule does not apply. Please see
attached correspondence.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
No.59
APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: July 31, 2000 IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF: Fire DIVISION OF: Fire TO THE
POSITION OF: Fire Lieutenant, permanent contingent
promotion flat Starting salary of : $53,314
Margaret Keane 151 Whitfield Buffalo, 14220
Paul Graham 49 Fox Chapel Orchard Park, 14127
Jeffrey Roberts 6818 Milestrip Orchard Park, 14127
Hector Hernandez
47 Fargo Avenue Buffalo, 14201
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
No.60
APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: July 31, 2000 IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF: Fire DIVISION OF: Fire TO THE
POSITION OF: Fire Lieutenant permanent promotion flat
Starting salary of : $53,314
Michael Tuberdyke 44 Old Post Lancaster, 14086
Gregory Rapp
292 Clark Street Tonawanda, 14223
George McKenna
80 Shennandoah Buffalo, 14220
Douglas Lash 4660 Ransom Road
Clarence, 14031
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
Property Damage Claims
NO.61
I am writing to apprise you of two (2) recent property
damage cases that I compromised. Section 3-24 of the new
Charter authorizes the Corporation Counsel to compromise
certain small claims on behalf of the City of Buffalo and to
report the compromise to the Common Council and
Comptroller. On February 18, 2000, a vehicle owned and
operated by Kevin Staley ran into fire vehicle F- 14 at 288
Humboldt Parkway. The fire vehicle was parked at the time
of the accident. The Fire Department prepared an internal
repair estimate in the amount of $901.30. Hartford
Insurance, the insurance carrier for Mr. Staley, offered the
sum of $803.30 in full settlement claiming that the City's
estimate for labor costs at $50 per hour was above the local
area rate. In light of the fact that the repair work was done in
house and the expeditious offer of settlement by the
insurance carrier, the settlement offer of $803.30 was
accepted in full settlement of the City's claim.
On June 17, 2000, police vehicle #562 was rear ended by a
vehicle owned by Verlaine McNab and operated by Ezekeil
Alexander at Genesee and Haven Streets. The McNab
vehicle carried insurance with a policy limit of $10,000 for
property damage. In the accident, another private vehicle
sustained damage. The City's vehicle was a total loss. The
police vehicle had an estimated blue book value somewhere
between $7,660 and $8,616. Progressive Insurance offered
to settle the City's claim for two-third's of the policy limit (i.e.
$6,668) with the remaining insurance limit (i.e. $3,332.00)
going to the owner of the other private vehicle which was
damaged by the McNab vehicle. The offer appears to be
reasonable in light of the amount of insurance as well as the
significant wear and tear and uncertain value of the police
vehicle. The Corporation Counsel accepted the sum of
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$6,668 in full settlement of its property damage claim. This
item is filed for information purposes only pursuant to
Section 3-24 of the Charter.
RECEIVED AND FILED
Review of Nominee for
Appointment-Buffalo Municipal
Water Finance Authority
C.C.P., 07/25/00, No. 3
No.62
The Corporation Counsel conferred with the Division of
Collections and reports (as verified by that Division as of July
31, 2000) that the following nominee to the Buffalo Municipal
Water Finance Authority has no outstanding debts to the
City: Thomas Keenan
RECEIVED AND FILED.
Review of Appointment
Commissioner of Human Resources
C.C.P., 07/25/00, No. I
No.63
The Corporation Counsel conferred with the Division of
Collections and reports (as verified by that Division as of July
31, 2000) that the following appointee as Commissioner of
Human Resources has no outstanding debts to the City:
Kathleen O'Hara
RECEIVED AND FILED.
Review of Nominee for
Appointment-Buffalo
Environmental Management
Commission
C.C.P., 07/25/00, No. 268
No.64
The Corporation Counsel conferred with the Division of
Collections and reports (as verified by that Division as of July
31, 2000) that the following nominee to the Buffalo
Environmental Management Commission has no
outstanding debts to the City: Andrea Schillaci
RECEIVED AND FILED
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMIT & INSPECTION
SERVICES
Chapter 167 Elevators and Conveyances
No.65
(Item No. 202, C.C.P. 7/11/00):
In response to the above stated Common Council
Communication, I wish to supply your Honorable Body with
the following information. The drafting of this legislation has
been a cooperative effort between the Department of Public
Works, The Elevator Safety review Board and the
Department of Permit and Inspection Services. The
Department of Permit and Inspection Services has reviewed
the revised Chapter 167 concerning Elevators and
Conveyances and is in full support of the approval of this
legislation by your Honorable Body. It is my Mricere hope
that this response satisfies your inquiry.
RECEIVED AND FILED
DUELL -ABANDONED HOMES-LAUREL ST.
(Item No. 99 C.C.P. 7/11/00)
NO.66
In response to the above stated Common Council
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Communication, I wish to supply your Honorable Body with
the following information: The property at 251 Laurel Street
was written for Housing Court on July 25, 2000 by Building
Inspector Mike Schieber This Housing Court case is now
being processed and arraignment will take place as soon as
possible. In the meantime the property will be monitored to
ensure that it is boarded and secure while the court case is
being resolved. The property at 253 Laurel Street already
has an active court case written against it. The owner of this
property appeared at the last Housing Court adjournment
date for this property, on July 26, 2000, and agreed to sign a
Consent for Demolition of this property with the Division of
Collections. As soon as this office receives the release for
demolition o this property from the Division of Collections we
will expedite the demolition process. It is my sincere hope
that this response satisfies your inquiry.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
License hearing for YCR Social Club
No.67
(Item No. 200, C.C.P. 7/11/00):
I am in receipt of the above stated Common Council
Communication and wish to supply your Honorable Body
with the following information. Upon receipt of your
Honorable Body's request for a hearing to investigate the
alleged illegal activity at the YRC Social Club, 817 East
Delevan Avenue, Patrick Sole Supervisor of Licenses was
directed to schedule a formal hearing into this matter. As per
the Common Council communication request that not-ices
for the meeting be sent to all property owners within a three
(3) block radius, the assistance of the Zoning Board of
Appeals and the Department of Data Processing was
enlisted. Currently the License Office is awaiting the
Department of Data Processing to provide labels containing
the addresses and owner of the properties that will be
notified of the hearing to be held regarding this matter. Also
upon receipt of the number of persons being notified for this
hearing, a meeting place will be found to accommodate the
number of person estimated to attend. I want to assure your
Honorable Body that the Department of Permit Inspection
Services will follow this compliant to its proper resolve. It is
my sincere hope that this response satisfies your inquiry.
RECEIVED AND FILED
Scrap Processor
267 Marilla
No.68
Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,
please be advised that I have examined the attached
application for a Scrap Processor License located at 267
Marilla 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 Michael
Diamond. The attached thereto for Michael Diamond d/b/a
Diamond/Hurwitz Scrap Inc. located at 267 Marilla. This
request is submitted for your approval or whatever action
you deem appropriate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
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Second Hand Dealer
334 Oak
No.69
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 334
Oak 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 Garnett
A. Tills. The attached thereto for Garnett A. Tills d[b/a
Quality Used Appliances Inc. located at 334 Oak. This
request is submitted for your approval or whatever action
you deem appropriate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
Used Car Dealer
227 Fillmore
No.70
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 227
Fillmore 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 Mariusz Grzegorek. The attached thereto for
Mariusz Grzegorek d/b/a S&L Auto Sales & Service Inc. This
request is submitted for your approval or whatever action
you deem appropriate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
Used Car Dealer
301 Hertel
NO.71
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 301
Hertel 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
Lombardo. The attached thereto for David Lombardo d/b/a
Black Rock Auto Sales at 301 Hertel. This request is
submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem
appropriate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
Used Car Dealer
1127 Hertel
NO.72
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 1127
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Hertel 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 Joseph
Riniolo . The attached thereto for Joseph Riniolo d/b/a J&L
Wholesale at 1127 Hertel. This request is submitted for your
approval or whatever action you deem appropriate.
REFERRED TOP THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND
FINANCE
MUNIS CONCERNS
No.73
Attached please find responses I received from my
division heads addressing their MUNIS concerns. Copies of
these have been forwarded to Ann Forti-Sciarrino.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND
COMPTROLLER
Certificate of Appointment
NO.74
Appointment Effective: July 28, 2000 in the Department of:
Administration & Finance Division of: Inventory & Stores
to the Position of: Duplicating Machine Operator Permanent
Appointment Maximum $ 31,722.00
John S. Kijania 136 Clark St. Buffalo, NY 14212
John was previously working at the maximum salary for this
position.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Certificate of Appointment
NO.75
Appointment Effective: August 8, 2000 in the Department
of Community Services Division of Community Services
Administration to the Position of Program Director of Youth
Counseling Provisional Appointment at the: Maximum
Starting Salary of: $ 41,792
Kathleen Cunningham-Isch 317 Woodside Avenue Buffalo,
14220
Status Change (Holding position)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
Certificate of Appointment
NO.76
Appointment Effective: July 26, 2000 in the Department of
Community Services Division of Substance Abuse Services
to the Position of Counselor III Provisional Appointment Max
Starting Salary of: $ 32,762 Michele Haskins 340 Crestwood
Avenue Buffalo 14216 Due ton Ms. Haskins' extensive
knowledge and experience with the Division, I am appointing
her at the 5th salary step.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
NO.77
Appointment Effective: July 31 2000 in the Department of
Human Resources Division of Civil Service Commission to
the Position of Residency Investigator Provisional
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Appointment Maximum Starting Salary of: $36,043 John P.
Fahey 46 Juniata Place Buffalo, NY 14210
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
"C. Allen & O-Support Part. In State Sectionals"
PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY)
Ex. Item # 90, C.C.P. July 25, 2000
No.78
In response to your over the Buffalo Public Schools teams
playing football in Section VI competition:
1. This is an issue for many of our concerned parents and
alumni of Harvard Cup Football.
2. Reasons for non- participation:
A. Funding
B. Lack of playing fields (only 3 exist)
C. Junior Varsity and Modified Program
D. Need for more qualified coaches
E. Tradition (Harvard Cup Thanksgiving Game)
3. What has transpired since last year's season
A. Meeting with Mr. Charles Franke, President of Section VI
Football Coaches
B. Revitalization of All-High Stadium
C. Formation of "Committee of City Football"
D. Buffalo Bills Alumni brought on board
E. Possible use of Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park
for Harvard Cup Games
4. It is our objective to provide our students with the same
quality of football as their suburban counterparts. This
can be achieved only with cooperation and
understanding of the community and the Buffalo Public
Schools. Participation in Section VI football is on the
horizon for the young people of the Harvard Cup
Football program.
"Catholic Central School Req. for Street Signage"
PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: Ex. Item # 274, C.C.P.
July 25, 2000
No.79
Signs will be posted by the Buffalo Public Schools
Security Department by September 15, 2000.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
FROM THE BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY
Response-Water Meter Rate Increases
NO.80
Enclosed you will find a copy of the Buffalo Sewer
Authority's response to Mrs. Dorthy Reuvain - Item No. 95,
C.C.P. June 27, 2000. Please distribute to all
Councilmembers for their information.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
FROM THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Lakeview Revitalization Project
No.81
Under cover of a letter dated May 18, 2000, as received
by you as item number 77 of CCP May 30, 2000, the Buffalo
Municipal Housing Authority ("BMHA") resubmitted, for
informational purposes, to the Common Council of the City
of Buffalo a "revised" HOPE VI Revitalization Plan for
Lakeview Homes. The existing Revitalization Plan, as
approved by the Common Council on or about July 21, 1998
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as item number 218, identified the Lakeview Revitalization
Plan in three separate phases known as Part A Phase I, Part
A Phase II, and Part B. We hereby withdraw the May 18,
2000 submission and resubmit for review and approval by
the Council revisions to Part A Phase II (which is now
referred to as Phase 11) and Part B (which is now referred to
as Phase 111). I will also take this opportunity to provide you
with a report on the current status of Part A Phase 1, which
is now referred to merely as Phase I. The construction of
units in Phase I will satisfy a portion of the City's obligations
under the Amended Consent Decree in Jessie Corner, et A
vs. Andrew M. Cuomo, et A, Civ-89-1556C, and is consistent
with that Consent Decree in that no demolition of existing
Lakeview homes will be required for Phase I. Furthermore,
Phase I will have minimal impact on current residents of the
existing Lakeview Homes since none of those residents will
be required to relocate for Phase I. Construction of Phase I
does require the transfer from the City of Buffalo and its
agencies to BMHA of a certain parcel of property known as
Hudson Linear Park, as well as the transfer of ten other
parcels of land currently owned by a City agency to BMHA.
The transfers of these parcels will take place as described in
the initial Revitalization Plan as previously approved by the
Common Council. Since the approval by the Common
Council of the transfer of the parkland to BMHA, all other
prerequisites to the transfer of the land to BMHA have
occurred. Specifically, (a) on February 24, 1998, the New
York State Legislature adopted Assembly Bill Number
9414-A authorizing such transfer, (b) by letter dated January
28, 1999 the United States Department of the
Interior-National Park Services approved the transfer, and
(c) by letter dated January 8, 1998, the City of Buffalo
Department of Human Services, Parks & Recreation
approved the transfer. The financing for Phase I, which is
independent of the financing for Phase II and Phase III, has
been obtained and is likely to close in the next two weeks.
Assuming that closing takes place, we would hope to begin
construction of Phase I in early September 2000, which
timetable would allow the units to be weather tight before
winter sets in. The basic change to Phase II and Phase III of
the Plan is the increase in the proposed demolition of the
existing Lakeview Homes from 100 units in the original Plan
to the demolition of all 666 existing Lakeview units now. This
change was requested by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development, and concurred with by the
State of New York, to decrease the density of the new
project, to avoid the construction of new public housing next
to old substandard public housing, which would decrease the
desirability of such new public housing, and to increase the
ability to integrate public housing into adjacent streets to
increase the diversity of the neighborhood. We ask that the
Council approve the revisions to Phases II and III of the
Revitalization Plan as submitted herewith as soon as
possible, but in any event by November 1, 2000 so that
BMHA can maintain the development schedule for Phase II
and Phase III. We are available to answer any questions you
or your staff may have regarding the enclosed.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
FROM THE BUFFALO ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE
CORPORATION
FY 1998-1999 Audit
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NO.82
Pursuant to the Charter and Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 6-23, we are hereby
submitting four(4) copies of an audited financial statement
for the Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation for the
year ending May 31, 1999.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
FROM THE CITY CLERK
NO. 83
APPT DATA PROCESSING OPERATOR INTER
Appointment Effective August 21, 2000 in the Department
of City Clerk Division of to the Position of Data Entry
Operator, Provisional Appointment at the intermediate
Starting Salary of $27,140.00
Jacqueline Hennings, 66 Whitney Place, Buffalo, NY 14201
NO. 84
DISPOSITION OF RECORDS
Attached please find the following disposition of records
from the following departments
Common Council & City Clerk
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 85
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
69 W ChippewaThree Fat GuysThree Fat Guys Inc
638 Elk StThree J's TavernVincent Walsh
1553 HertelDel Denby'sDelbert Denby
1116 ElmwoodIndia Gate RestIndia Gate
261 South Legion Dr South Side CatholicRobert Schlager
Club
454 Pearl StBackstage Pub 454 Pearl St
341 Franklin StRue FranklinJoel Lippes
248-252 Delaware248-252 DelawareSame
70 W ChippewaChippewa EntSame
183 Paderewski DrLedell SmithSame
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO 86
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
Deborah Daniel, Julie Kilmer, Patric Baggott, Laurie Piazza,
Marcia Nowadly, Patricia Bowers, Jeffery Tucker
Corporation Counsel Lisa Lickfield, Paul Volcy
Community Services-Michele Haskins, Kathleen
Cunningham-Isch, Terrance Chatfield
Administration & Finance
John Scott Petch
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO 87
REPORTS OF ATTENDANCE
I transmit herewith communications received by me, from
the various boards, commissions, agencies and authorities
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reporting the membership attendance at their respective
meetings:
x Buffalo Sewer Authority
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 88
NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL INTERNS
I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council
Intern.
Mrs. LoTempio moved the approval of the appointments to
the position of Council Intern.
ADOPTED
Appointment Effective 6/30/00 in the Department of
Common Council to the Position of INTERN VI, Seasonal
Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 10.00/hr
Sharon M. Alexander, 264 Glenwood Ave.,Buffalo, New York
14208
Appointment Effective in the Department of COMMON
COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN V,SEASONAL
NON-COMPETITIVE at the Flat Starting Salary of $8.00/hr
Fritz Tondreau, 9 Rounds Avenue, BUFFALO, NY 14214
Appointment Effective: July 24 2000 in the Department of
COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN V,
Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of
$8.00/hr
Alvin Thomas, 22 Mapleridge, BUFFALO NY 14215
Steve Maglott, 116 Bidwell Pkwy.,#15, BUFFALO NY 14222
Appointment Effective July 10, 2000 in the
Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of
INTERN V, SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT
Starting Salary of $8.00/hr
Kyma Dickinson, 63 John Paul Ct., BUFFALO, NY 14218
Appointment Effective August 28, 2000 in the Department
of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of Intern IV,
Seasonal, Non Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of
$6.00/hr
Carolyn Kerr, 153 Hartwell Rd, Buffalo, NY 14216
Appointment Effective: July 24, 2000 in the Department of
COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN IV,
SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE at the Flat Starting Salary
of $8.00/hr
Alvin Thomas, 22 Mapleridge, BUFFALO NY 14215
Steve Maglott, 116 Bidwell Pkwy. Apt. 15, BUFFALO NY
14222
Appointment Effective August 8, 2000 in the Department
of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN II
SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting
Salary of $5.15/hr
Chaunique Jackson, 2586 Bailey Ave, BUFFALO, NY 14215
Appointment Effective August 7, 2000 in the Department
of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN II,
SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT starting
salary of $5.15/hr
Mia Shaw, 1406 Michigan Avenue, BUFFALO NY 14208
Appointment Effective August 7, 2000 in the Department
of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN II,
SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting
Salary of $5.15/hr
Roshara S.V. Reynolds, 149 Butler Ave., BUFFALO NY
14208
Appointment Effective August 1, 2000 in the Department
of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN II,
Seasonal, Non Competitive at the FLAT Starting Salary of
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$5.15/hr
Karen M. Eusanio, 222 Taunton Pl., BUFFALO NY 14216
Appointment Effective July 31, 2000 in the Department of
COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN II,
SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting
Salary of $5.15/hr
Sheldon Johnson, II, 18 Byrdway, Buffalo, New York 14204
Melissa Sibley, 370 Katherine Street, Buffalo, New York
14211
Corey Hunter, 776 Colornbus Parkway,Buffalo, NY 14209
Appointment Effective July 25, 2000 in the Department of
COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN II,
SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting
Salary of $5.15/hr
Ziegler, Dangelo, 102 Pershing St., Buffalo, NY 14211
Jessica N. Griffen, 72 Dewey Ave., BUFFALO NY 14214
Appointment Effective July 24, 2000 in the Department of
COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN II,
SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting
Salary of $5.15/hr
Chantelle Castro, 568 Tacoma Avenue,BUFFALO NY
14216
Appointment Effective July 17, 2000 in the Department of
COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN II,
SEASONAL
NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting Salary of $5.15/hr
Ashley N. Montcastle, 250 Pennsylvania St., Buffalo, NY
14201
Steve Allen, 30 Winter Street, Buffalo, New York 14213
Anton Mack, 433 Parker Ave., Buffalo, New York 14216
Appointment Effective 07-11-2000 in the Department of
COMMON COUNCIL, Division of to the Position of INTERN
II, Seasonal, Non- Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of
$5.15/hr
Taquella Pugh, 88 Goodyear, BUFFALO, NY 14212
Appointment Effective: July 05, 2000 in the Department of
COMMON COUNCIL, Division of to the Position of INTERN
II, SEASONAL, NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting
Salary of $5.15/hr
Jonathan Gerber, 133 Woodward Ave., BUFFALO NY 14214
Brandon Gaiter, 77 Parkside Ave., BUFFALO NY 14214
Appointment Effective: August 31, 2000 in the Department
of COMMON COUNCIL, Division of to the Position of
INTERN I, SEASONAL, NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT
Starting Salary of $7.00/hr
Vanessa Raimondo, 230 Auburn Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213
Andrea Howard, 214 Rhode Island, Buffalo, NY 14213
NO. 89
NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - SEASONAL/FLAT
I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting
seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various
departments.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
Appointment Effective July 24, 2000 in the Department of
Administration and Finance to the Division of Parking
Enforcement to the Position of Laborer I, Seasonal,
Non-Competitive at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $6.22
Amy L. Chimento, 120 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo 14213
Appointment Effective August 25, 2000 in the
Department of Assessment to the Position of Clerk,
Seasonal Appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of
$5.20/hour
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Gretchen M. Keller, 106 Pacific, Buffalo, NY 14207
Appointment Effective: August 1, 2000 in the Department
of Community Services, Division of Administration to the
Position of Lifeguard, Seasonal Non-Competitive at the Flat
Starting Salary of $6.25/hr
Irving Scrivens, 311 Cornwall, Buffalo 14215
Appointment Effective August 28, 2000 in the
Department of Executive, Division of Citizen Services
to the Position of Laborer I, Seasonal non-competitive at
the flat Starting Salary of: $6.22/hour
L. Blakely Ingram, 350 Lisbon Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y. 1,4215
Appointment Effective July 24, in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Recreation to the
Position of Lifeguard, Seasonal , Non competitive at the Flat
Starting Salary of $6.25/hr
Amanda Cordero, 17 Gatchell, Buffalo 14212
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
William A. Buyers, 121 Delsan Court, Buffalo, NY 14216
Appointment Effective: August 28, 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
Mark E. Mosca, 588 Dorrance, Buffalo, NY 14218
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND
STREETS
Appointment Effective August 25, 2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets, to the
Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Non-Competitive at the Flat
Starting Salary of $6.92/hr.
James G. Bartell, 46 Mariner Street, Buffalo, NY 14201
Phillip A. Gaines, 217 Dartmouth, Buffalo, NY. 14215
Appointment Effective: August 21, 2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets, to the Position of Seasonal
Laborer II
Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.92/hr.
Shirley D. Jackson, 298 Riley Street, Buffalo, NY 14208
Appointment Effective: August 14, 2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets, to the
Position of Seasonal Laborer II,
Non-Competitive at the Flat starting salary of $6.92/hr.
Kevin A. Pangburn, 436 Banes, Buffalo, NY 14213
Appointment Effective: August 8, 2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets to the Position of Seasonal
Laborer II, Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the Flat starting
salary of $6.92/hr.
Michael F. Sacilowski, 49 Goodyear, Buffalo, NY 14212
Appointment Effective: August 2, 2000, in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets to the Position of Seasonal
Laborer II, Seasonal, non-Competitive at the flat Starting
Salary of $6.92/hr
Thomas J. Merkl, 25 Julius Street, Buffalo, NY 14220
Appointment Effective: July 31, 2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering to the
Position of Laborer I Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the Flat
Starting Salary of $6.22/hrour
David A. Lomax, 107 Spaulding Street, Buffalo, NY 14220
Appointment Effective: July 26, 2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets to the Position of Seasonal
Laborer II, Seasonal Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting
Salary $6.92/hr
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Thomas C. Kelley, 382 Okell Street, Buffalo, NY 14220
Jerry L. Kirkland, 4 Devon Green, Buffalo, NY 14204
Rory T. Newton, 64 Fox, Buffalo, NY 14212
Edward Tooles, 26 Rose Street, Buffalo , NY 14204
Ernest Watson, 170 Reed St., Buffalo, NY 14211
Johnny T. Baldwin,257 Person, Buffalo, NY 14212
Terry Freeman, 410 Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY 14204
Richard K. George, 212 Richmond Avenue, Buffalo, NY
14222
Jack W. Gerard, 200 Roebling Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215
Charles A. Guagliano, 181 Congress Street, Buffalo, NY
14213
Jor-El Hunt,180 Chester Street, Buffalo, NY 14208
Appointment Effective: July 24, 2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering to the
Position of Laborer I, Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the Flat
Starting Salary of $6.22/hr
Jacquelyn S. Mott, 57 Chatham Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216
Appointment Effective: July 24, 2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets to the Position of Seasonal
Laborer II, Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting
Salary of $6.92/hr
Anthony L. Porter, 240 Niagara St., Apt. I, Buffalo, NY 14201
Appointment Effective: July 18, 2000, in the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets, to the Position of
Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the Flat
Starting Salary of $6.92/hr
Aaron Bell, 55 Purdy Street, Buffalo, NY 14208
Mark J.. Giardina, 1310 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY
14209
Monica M. Grabowski, 122 Scoville, Buffalo, NY 14206
Timothy M. Hanrahan, 205 Whitfield, Buffalo, NY 14220
Alvin D. Hale, 119 Longview Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211
Jerome Jerozal, 27 Davey Street, Buffalo, NY 14206
Horace L. Miller, 61 Gatchell, Buffalo, NY 14211
Frederick T. Mosca, 588 Dorrance Avenue, Buffalo, NY
14218
Ralph L. Patterson, Sr., 2512 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY
14215
John C. Taylor, 214 Linden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216
Appointment Effective August 4,2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Recreation to the
Position of Lifeguard, Seasonal, Non competitive at the
Starting Salary of $6.25/hr
Krystena Miller, 16 Harding, Buffalo 14220
DEPARTMENT OF STADIUM AND AUDITORIUM
Appointment Effective July 27, 2000 in the Department
of 49-Stadium and Auditorium, Division of I-Dunn Tire Park
to the Position of Laborer I, Seasonal at the Flat Starting
Salary of $6.22/hr
Ericka Hammond, 189 Shumway Street, Buffalo, 14206
Marcus Chanbers, 362 Emslie Street, Buffalo, 14206
NO. 90
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.
DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT AND CONTROL
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Appointment Effective August 24, 2000 in the Department
of Audit and Control, Division of Accounting to the Position of
Senior Accountant, Temporary Appointment at the Minimum
Starting Salary of $36,028
Claudia M. Zona-Panczyk, 58 Cochrane Street, Buffalo
NY,14206
Appointment Effective August 25, 2000 In the Department of
Audit and Control, Division of Audit to the Position of Senior
Auditor, Temporary Appointment at the Minimum Starting
Salary of $36,028
James Messina, 81 Fargo Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201
Appointment Effective 07/24/00 in the Department of
Administration & Finance, Division of Treasury to the
Position of Teller, Temporary Appointment at the Minimum
Starting Salary of $25,549.66
Ann Louise Vacanti, 264 Jersey, Buffalo, NY 14201
Appointment Effective July 24, 2000 in the Department of
Audit and Control, Division of Accounting to the Position of
Senior Accountant, Temporary Appointment at the Minimum
Starting Salary of $36,028
Gloria Schiavone, 3 Hecla Street, Buffalo NY 14216
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Appointment Effective: August 1, 2000 in the Department
of Community Services, Division of Administration to the
Position of Attendant, Temporary Appointment at the flat
starting salary of $6.00/per hr
Kendell Burwell, 349 Woodlawn, Buffalo 14208
Freddie Mills Jr., 229 Landon, Buffalo 14208
Appointment Effective July 26, 2000 in the Department of
Community Services, Division of Contract Administration to
the Position of Attendant, Temporary at the Flat Starting
Salary of $6.00/hr
Aaron Coleman, 2255 Delaware Apt A-2, Buffalo 14216
Joanne Williams, 3 Bedford Ct, Buffalo 14204
Appointment Effective August 1, 2000 in the Department
of Community Services, Division of Administration to the
Position of Supervisor, Temporary at the Flat Starting Salary
of $6.50/hr
Irma Cole, 201 E. Amherst, Buffalo 14214
Appointment Effective August 28, 2000 in the Department
of Community Services, Division of Youth to the Position of
Youth Program Monitor, Provisional Appointment at the Flat
Starting Salary of $19,055
James Becker, 115 Arbour Lane, Buffalo, NY 14220
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE
Appointment effective: July 31, 2000 in the Department of
Fire Division of Repair Shop to the position of Motor
Equipment Mechanic, Provisional appointment at the
Minimum Starting Salary of $26,668
John W. Kelleher, Jr., 223 Geary Street, Buffalo, 14210
DEPARTMENT% OF PERMIT AND INSPECTION
Appointment Effective August 7, 2000 in the Department of
Permit & Inspection Services, Division of Inspections to the
Position of Building Inspector,Temporary Appointment at
the Minimum Starting Salary of $ 37,868.
Joseph F. Parisi, 56 Knox Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216
Appointment Effective July 31, 2000,in the Department
of Permit of Inspection Services, Division of Inspections to
the Position of Building Inspector,Temporary
Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of $37,868.
David B. Zafuto, 236 Wellington Road, Buffalo, NY 14216
Appointment Effective August 28, 2000, in the Department
of Permit of Inspection Services, Division of Inspections to
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the Position of License Inspector,Permanent
Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of $32,510
Mary R. Zizzo, 181 Newfield Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14207
Appointment Effective: August 22,2000 in the Department
of Public Wroks, Parks & Streets, Division of Parks to the
Position ofLaborer II
Permanent, Non competitive at the Minimum Starting Salary
of $22,380.80
Salvatore Cicatello, 90 Eckhert, Buffalo 14207
Jeffrey Bartels, 117 North Ryan, Buffalo 14210
Appointment Effective August 21,2000 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Parks to the
Position ofLaborer II,Temporary, Non Competitive
at the minimum Starting Salary of $22,380.80
DominicLoVallo, 115 Delsan Court, Buffalo 14216
Appointment Effective: July 31,2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Parks to the
Position of Park Utility Worker, Temporary Appointment at
the Minimum Starting Salary of $25,914.00
Paul Stokely, 562 Parkside, Buffalo 14216
Appointment Effective August 17, 2000 in the Department
of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Buildings to the
Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer
Temporary Appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of
$10.25/hr
John A. Loughran, 205 Marine Drive, Apt. 7A, Buffalo 14202
Appointment Effective: July 24, 2000 in the Department of
Public Works, Division of Buildings to the Position of Senior
First Class Stationary, Temporary Appointment at the Flat
Starting Salary of $10.25/hr
David A. Fatig, 234 Winston Road ,Buffalo 14216
Appointment Effective July 21, 2000 in the Department of:
Police
to the Position of: Police Officer, Permanent Appointment at
the Minimum Starting Salary of: $ 36,131
Chad M. Maloney, 131 Tuscarora, Buffalo, NewYork 14220
Pascal S. Panaro, Jr., 255 Hartwell Road, Buffalo, New York
14216
Nicholas A. Valvo, 307 Herkimer Street, Buffalo, New York
14213
Steve E. Sierk, 228 Hartwell Road, Buffalo, New York 14216
Joseph S. Ruggiero, 40 Lyndhurst Avenue, Buffalo, New
York 14216
Michael A. DeLong, 32 Belmont Street, Buffalo, New York
14207
Margaret M. Nowadly, 55 Ward Ct., Buffalo, New York
14220
John J. Messina, 79 Edgewood Avenue, Buffalo, New York
14220
Melinda M. Jones, 100 Tomorock St., Right Buffalo, New
York 14220
Douglas P. Hayden, 91 Seminole Parkway, Buffalo, New
York 14210
Deanna Fera, 22 Chatham Avenue, Buffalo, New York
14216
Allen L. Gallagher, 28 B Polish Place, Buffalo, New York
14210
Timothy C. O'Rourke, 51 Manchester Place, Buffalo, New
York 14213
Shawn D. Harrison, 74 Erskine Avenue, Buffalo, New York
14215
Appointment Effective July 21, 2000 in the Department of:
Police
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to the Position of: Police Officer, Permanent Contingent
Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of: $ 36,131
John W. Caruso, 457 Stockbridge Avenue, Buffalo, New
York 14215
Corey R. Krug, 153 Shenandoah Road, Buffalo, New York
14220
Louis A. Cardona II, 40 Laforce Place, Buffalo, New York
14207
Isaac K. Johnson, 40 Pansy Place, Buffalo, New York 14208
Franklin E. King, Jr.,125 Lockwood Avenue, Buffalo, New
York 14220
Judith M. Bigelow, 143 Kenefick Avenue, Buffalo, New York
14220
Appointment Effective August 7, 2000 in the Department
of Police
to the Position of Report Technician, Contingent Permanent
Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of $ 25,903
Kathleen A. Smith, 369 Taunton Place, Buffalo, New York
14216
Margaret A. Lawson, 1649 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo,NY 14208
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND
REMONSTRANCES
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
NO. 91
K. BOCHMANN-PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN
ESTABLISHING AN OVERALL DBE GOAL
The County of Chautauqua is establishing a
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE , ) program in
accordance with regulations of the U.S Department of
Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Part 26.
In establishing an overall goal, we are consulting with
minority, women's and general contractor groups, community
organizations, and other officials or organizations which
could be expected to have information concerning the
availability of disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged
businesses and the effects of discrimination on opportunities
for DBEs. Our market area includes the counties of
Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Erie.
We are requesting that you provide us with any information
you may have concerning the effects of discrimination on
opportunities for DBEs in our market area.
Thank you for your assistance.
Very truly yours,
Kenneth W. Bochmann
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE
NO. 92
L. BROOKS-CONCERN SEWER LINES
111 MULBERRY STREET
I am writing this letter regarding the purchase of my home
at 111 Mulberry Street , Buffalo, New York, 14204, and the
subsequent problem I am having with the once vacant lot.
On July 18, 1997, 1 purchased a new home build by the
James Anderson Community Development project at the
address referenced above. After purchasing the property, I
found my sewer lines were off my property line. My property
line should be 50 ft. by 100 ft. I reviewed by purchase
agreement and found nothing about a right-of-way or
easement; nor could I find an adjustment to my survey.
At that time, I contacted the Community Development
Department for assistance. They referred me to the Planning
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Department, who referred me to the City Inspector; who
referred me to the Sewer Department. I have spoken to
almost every department on the 3 rd floor at City Hall for
help, and have found none.
Since that time, the property has been sold. My property line
is in another lot and if anything happens to my sewer, I
cannot gain access to my line. Please help me resolve this
problem. I have run out of options and am writing this letter
for help from the Common Council. I would like to make an
appearance before the council for resolution of the property
line dispute. This is a frustrating problem for me, and I need
closure!
I have hired my own surveyor and will mail you a copy of the
original and new survey for your perusal.
Thank you for your understanding and assistance in this
matter.
Sincerely,
Llord B. Brooks III
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CORPORATION
COUNSEL AND BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY
NO. 93
J. CHAMBLESS-FUNERAL PROCESSIONAL ESCORTS
Metro Housing Patrol is a duly licensed watch, guard or
patrol agency (private security company) governed by the
NYS Department of State Division of Licensing Services to
provide private security services.
As a part of these services, we provide funeral escorts for
several Funeral Directors in your city. Due to the
overwhelming demand for this particular service, our
business has doubled in the past couple of years. As a
result, I have been in constant contact/communication with
Buffalo Police Commissioner Rocco J. Diina and Deputy
Police Commissioner Mark Blankenberg. Our legal
department has done extensive research into this area by
studying the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Laws which governs
the rules of the road and the authority of the private citizen
on public highways as they specifically pertain to funeral
escorts, as well as the general business law article seven
which governs the practices and services of private security
companies. To everyone's surprise, there are no specific
laws addressing this issue either for or against.
According to statistics funerals are expected to quadruple
over the next ten years. With this in mind it has already been
stipulated by the Deputy Commissioner that the Police
Department is unable to handle this high demand due to low
man power and concerns about the high liability. This makes
the services that we provide necessary, beneficial and in the
best interest of the community and public safety.
Under the advice of our legal department and in agreement
with the Buffalo City Police Department a more specific and
formal City Ordinance is in order for this much needed public
service to continue. Therefore, I am humbly requesting that
you and the Common Council members enact a Buffalo City
Ordinance formally
authorizing private security companies to conduct funeral
processional escorts in and about the City of Buffalo. I am
sure that upon receipt and review of this information that you
and your Council members will agree with us as to a need
for this Ordinance.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and
consideration in helping me deal with this matter.
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I am looking forward to working with your office to erect this
new Ordinance as to form and content. If there is any further
information needed on this issue please feel free to contact
me at your convenience.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
LEGISLATION,CORPORATION COUNSEL AND
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
NO. 94
L. DUVALL-QUESTIONS HENNIPIN PARK EXPANSION
Please put this on the agenda for the next Common Council
meeting to be held Tuesday, September 5, 2000.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEEON FINANCE AND
CORPORATION COUNSEL
NO. 95
R. FONTANA
PHONE SURVEY IND LIVING CENTER
Please file for next Council Meeting on September 5, 2000
this is information I received from the Independent Living
Center. These are the results of a Phone survey regarding
Human Service Agencies in Buffalo's Allentown District.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 96
B. GRANT AUTO ACCIDENT INCIDENT
Attached please find a copy of a letter from Mrs. Taneka
D. Jackson in reference to an incident that occurred in the
City of Buffalo.
Please file this letter with the City of Buffalo Common
Council for the first meeting that is scheduled for September.
Sincerely,
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CITIZENS RIGHTS
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
NO. 97
T. HEALY-RODENT CONTROL
Dear Mr. Charles L. Michaux, III:
Please file the attached letter, regarding response time from
rodent control with the Common Council.
Sincerely
Betty Jean Grant
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEEE ON LEGISLATION
AND COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
NO. 98
B. CALHOUN
WOMEN FOR DOWNTOWN
Dear Mr. Michaux:
Attached is a letter, that I am asking you to please file for the
next Common Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday,
September 5, 2000.
Sincerely,
Beverly A. Gray
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND THE BUFFALO ECONOMIC
RENNAISANCE CORPORATION
NO. 99
B. SHARP-POLICE BRUITALITY INCIDENT
Dear Mr. Michaux, III:
Attached is information received from Mrs. Brenda Sharp
regarding a police brutality incident with her 14 year old son
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mid another child. I am requesting that this information be
filed with the appropriate committee for the September
session.
Thanking you in advance, for your cooperation.
Respectfully,
Beverly Gray
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CITIZENS RIGHTS
COMMISSION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
NO. 100
M. GULLEY-REQ HOMESTEAD-425 E. UTICA
Dear Mr. Michaux:
Please file and forward this letter to the appropriate
department. I am in full support of Mrs. Gulley's request to
homestead the vacant lot adjacent to her home.
Sincerely,
Beverly Gray
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC
PLANNING
NO. 101
P. GUARINO-PROBLEMS WITH DEMOLITION 1191
WEST AVENUE
ATTACHED LETTER AVAILABLE IN CITY CLERK"S
OFFICE
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
COMMIMSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL
NO. 102
M. HERBOLD-NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS
The purpose of this letter is. to inform you of a hazardous
condition in our community. Please see the specific factors
which are derailing the enforcement of drug laws on the
West Side and affecting the quality of life and safety of our
community.
1.) On 7/15M, In the Common Council Chambers in front of
representatives from inumerous Block Clubs and
government officials we submitted to the Buffalo Police and
every other law enforcement agency a list of 100 plus. drug
houses compiled by the community on the West Side of
Buffalo. A year has passed since we submitted the list of
drug houses. We have not received any assessment of
these addresses from the Buffalo Police as specified in the
Narcotics Initiative Plan. Please see the attached list of drug
houses, and chronology of our Interactions with government
officials.
2.). At that time, we reiterated our request for a
comprehensive Interagency narcotics Investigation on the
West Side that yields hand to hand felony, drug buys that
target both dealers and customers at those addresses. This
has not happened.
3.) The Buffalo Police have no officers to do undercover
hand to hand felony drug buy
Block Clubs Supporting this Notice: Niagara/Rhode Island
Block Club, Fargo Estates Neighborhood Association Grant
St. Unified Block Club Sir. James; Place Block Club-,
Ardmore Block Club, Ashland-Hodge Block Club, Days Park
Block Club, Fargo 300 Block Club, Beechers Block Club,
Massachusetts Block Club, NorwoodlWest Utica Block Club
Sincerely,
Michael Herbold
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REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMITTITTEE ON POLICE
REORGANIZATION, THE C0MMISSIONER OF POLICE
AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
NO. 103
R. HORTMAN-SUNDAY IN THE PARK
Dear Councilmember Martino,
As you are aware, I am Chairperson of the Board of
Directors for the South Buffalo Economic and Community
Development Corporation (SBECDC). The (SBECDC) is the
representative body for the South Buffalo Business
Association, our affiliation which hosts the annual "Sunday in
the Park" community event. I have been charged with the
duty of writing you to inquire what role or influence you had
in the illegal events that took place at this year's "Sunday in
the Park" event.
I am aware that you received a letter from our attorney, Mr.
Richard Van Coevering, which was sent to you two weeks
ago on July 25, 2000. Mr. Van Coevering has informed me
that you have not, to date, replied.
Allow me to state that I found the allegations made by Ms.
April Duke and the officers of the Buffalo Police who were
present at Cazenovia Park on July 23rd, 2000 to be virtually
incredible. I ask myself why any holder of a public office
would instruct the permits department at City Hall to issue a
permit in violation of a common council resolution in which
she joined? Furthermore, why would a Councilmember
instruct police to ignore their duty to enforce state and local
laws? I am in quandary. The total irrationality of the situation
gives myself and the Board of Directors pause to conclude
that you intended to condone and even promote illegal
activity at the "Sunday in the Park" community event.
The mission of the (SBECDC) has always been to promote
the South Buffalo community and the businesses in the
district it represents. We have always sought to cooperate
with all our local public office holders relevant to our district,
regardless of political affiliation. We have had warm Dr
cordial relations with each of your three predecessors. If you
could explain the instructions you gave to Mr. Durawa, and
to the Buffalo Police, as well as your understanding of what
Ms. Duke was to be doing at "Sunday in the Park," I am
certain that everything can be resolved quickly and without
rancor. I would like to invite you to attend a special Board of
Directors meeting to explain your view of this unfortunate
situation. The following dates will be open for your
convenience, due to your busy schedule, August 21 or 28 at
6pm. I look forward to your response and appreciate your
consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Ronald K. Hortman
Chairperson of the Board (SBECDC)
Office- (716) 827-8290Fax: 826-3599
Inc
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
NO. 104
H. JOSEPH: EDZ FOR THE BUSINESS STRIP ON BAILEY
AVE. NORTH FROM DELAVAN AVE. TO KENSINGTON
AVE. THE UPPER TIP OF THE LOVEJOY DISTRICT.
To whom it may concern:
I operated a used car dealership at 2618 Bailey Ave. for 41
years. Henry Joseph Motor Sales Owns 2608-2620 Bailey
Ave. Our property has been on the market for over 6 years,
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at about half of its value. We never had a firm offer during
those years. The area has one of the highest crime rates in
the city. We rented our property to several young
entrepreneurs. In addition, there are numerous other
businesses in the surrounding area . Those newly
established businesses could, most certainly, use all the
help they can get. To assist the recently established
enterprises and the business strip from Delavan Ave. north,
we request that the EDZ should be extended, further east, to
include the Bailey business district.
Respectfully yours,
Henry R. Joseph.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND THE BUFFALO ECONOMIC
RENNAISSANCE CORPORATION
NO. 105
K. LILLIS-CONCERNS POLICE EXAM
Dear Ms. Martino,
I am writing to You in response to the recent police exam
offered by the Buffalo Civil Service Commission. First of all, I
am one of the people who failed the exam with a score of
65.554. What I find most disturbing is what was revealed to
us, or rather what was not revealed to us at the recent
computational review held by the Civil Service Commission.
We were told that it was a computational review only and
that no other questions would be answered. An example of
just how ridiculous this was demonstrated when one person
asked the person conducting the session who he was before
the session started and was told "I can not answer that
question at this time". Whenever questions were asked we
were greeted by a usual response of "that's a good question,
but we can not answer that question". We were also told that
we would be given a form at the end of the session to fill out
should we have any questions.
The session was conducted by a man who identified himself
as Brian and said he worked for Landy Jacobs, Olivia who is
a member of the Civil Service Commission, and another
gentleman who came into the session after approx. 10
minutes. He never identified himself but did interrupt the
session several times when questions were asked. In my
opinion he was not very professional in his conduct, having
told people basically to keep quiet and don't interrupt even
though he was interrupting our questions that were not even
directed to him.
During the review we were told that the written portion of the
exam only counted for approx. 13% of the actual final score
and that the life styles test and work studies survey counted
for over 70% of the final grade. I found this to be very
disturbing because of the amount of weight placed on
questions that are purely objectionable of which there is no
right or wrong answer. An example of this would be on a
scale of 1 to 4, 1 prefer to work alone. As disturbing as this
was to me what I found even more disturbing was that when
we were taking the exam we were told that it was a survey
and would not be used towards our final score.
When we tried to ask questions we were basically told to
keep quiet, that we were holding up the session and that if
we had a question we should write it down. One person was
even asked to leave to room by a member of the civil service
commission when she tried to have a question answered.
It was also never explained to us the purpose of having an
armed police officer in the room during the session. Maybe
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this was the Civil Service Commissions attempt to try to
intimidate us to not ask any questions. If we did ask too
many questions would we have been arrested for civil
disobedience?
Since we were not allowed to take any notes from the room
some of the questions I had that were not answered that I
can remember were:
1 ) How can an objective survey weigh more than the actual
written test?
2) Was it determined before or after we took the exam how
much each portion of the exam would actually count towards
the final grade?
3) It was explained to us that to get your final score to each
portion of the exam you took your score, added it and
subtracted it, divided and multiplied it by up to a seven digit
number to get your score, but how was that seven digit
number arrived at and what did it represent?
4) On the written portion, I scored a 65. Was this a 65% or
was this 65 of the 75 questions answered correctly?
5) Why were we not allowed to take notes or take any of our
scoring with us at the end of the review? Is civil service
afraid of something?
6) If this session was only a computational review of the
exam will there be a session to give us the opportunity for us
to ask any other questions we may have about the exam?
7) How were we graded during the oral test? Were we just
graded on our ability to answer the questions presented to
us or were we also graded on other factors such as the way
we were dressed? Also, what guarantee is there that if I
were to answer the same questions, the same way but to
four different examiners that I would be scored the same?
8) Why did it take so long to get our exam results? This was
a simple DOT matrix exam sheet and could have been
computer scanned in minutes such as in other cities.
I felt that this "review" has left more questions than answers
and was by no means a fair review to those of us who paid
to take this exam. With the questions raised about the exam
in the press and by the common council, were any
councilmembers allowed to sit in on any of the review
sessions? To me Civil Service has made a complete joke of
this exam and the candidate review process. The last time I
looked the civil service commission is responsible to the
citizens of the City of Buffalo, those who pay their salaries
through taxes and test fees. Unfortunately I feel that we will
be going through this again whenever the Civil Service
Commission finally gets around to releasing the results of
the firefighter exam that was also administered by Landy
Jacobs last November 6, 1999.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
AND THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISION
NO. 106
L. MANZELLA-INFO BROADWAY MARKET
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That at the 16Tff Session of
the Legislature of Erie County, held in the County Hall, in the
City of Buffalo, on the Thirteenth day of July A.D., 2000, a
Resolution was adopted, of which the following is a true
copy:
c. Receipt by the Clerk of the Erie County Legislature and
the County Executive of a resolution adopted by the
newly-constituted Market Board of Directors requesting
financial assistance from Erie County, with the caveat that
the Market is to receive this assistance on a "one-time"
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basis;
d. A report from the Commissioner of the County's
Department of Environment and Planning detailing the
Market's progress in developing a sound business plan and
outlining the use of the county's funds in correcting the
financial problems at the Market.
Said report must be filed with the Clerk of the Erie County
Legislature no later than September 15, 2000;
e. Regular reports, semi annually or quarterly, on the
Market's financial status filed with the Clerk of the
Legislature by the Office of the City Comptroller;
And be it further
RESOLVED, that the County Executive is hereby authorized
to enter into contract with the Broadway Market to effectuate
the transfer of funds, provided, however, that the County
Executive may not execute or sign said contractual
agreement before such time as stipulations "b" and "c",
contained in the previous RESOLVE clause, have been
satisfied, and be it further
RESOLVED, that upon receipt by the Clerk of the
Legislature of respective documents outlined above from the
Secretary of the Broadway Market Board of Directors, the
stipulations shall be deemed satisfied, and the Clerk of the
Legislature shall communicate that, in writing, to the County
Executive, and be it further
RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be sent to
the County Executive, the County Comptroller, the County
Attorney, the Commissioner of Environment and Planning,
the Mayor of Buffalo, the Buffalo City Comptroller, the
Buffalo City Clerk, the Secretary of the Broadway Market
Board of Directors, the Broadway Market Tenants'
Association and the Broadway Market Area Business
Association.
Reference: Intro. 16-12
As Amended: 7/13/00
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
NO. 107
A. RUDNICK-SUBMIT APPT MEMBER ENVIRONMENTAL
MGMT COMMISSION
Dear Mayor Masiello,
Since 1988, Earl Robinson of Outokumpu American Brass
has served as the Buffalo Niagara Partnership's
representative on the City of Buffalo Environmental
Management Commission. Regretfully, Mr. Robinson has
recently tendered his resignation after 12 years of
conscientious service.
Pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, the
Partnership submits the name of William L. Leeper, Project
Engineer, American Axle & Manufacturing, 100 1 East
Delevan Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14240 as Mr.
Robinson's replacement. Mr. Leeper is a City of Buffalo
resident, residing at 367 Voorhees Avenue, Buffalo, New
York 14216. He can be reached by phone at 891-7072.
The Partnership is confident Mr. Leeper will serve with the
same level of dedication and conscientiousness as his
predecessor.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CORPORATION COUNCIL, DIVISION OF COLLECTIONS
AND THE COMPTROLLER
NO. 108
R. VAN COEVERING-SUNDAY IN THE PARK
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I am the Attorney for the South Buffalo Business
Association. I am writing this letter to you and sending
copies to all members of the Buffalo Common Council, the
Mayor's Office, the County Executive's office, Legislator
Michael Fitzpatrick, the District Attorney and the Buffalo
Police Department to begin an inquiry into illegal activity that
was alleged to have been sanctioned by you which took
place Sunday July 23, 2000 at the 206 annual Sunday in the
Park festival.
As you are aware the South Buffalo Business Association
has been running Sunday in the Park since 1981, and this
was our 20th anniversary of holding the neighborhood
festival. I understand that you, yourself, have even attended
Sunday in the Park in the past.
Sunday in the Park is operated and managed entirely from
private donations and the volunteer efforts of the South
Buffalo Business Association. This year among our sponsors
were County Executive Joel Giambra and Eric County
legislator for the 2nd District Michael Fitzpatrick. I
understand that you were also invited to act as a sponsor or
friend of the event, as several of your predecessors have
served. However, you declined to participate.
The cost of putting on this festival runs in the area of
$40,000.00 per year in actual monetary donations and
volunteer time. As you are aware, the SBBA must hire (or
solicit voluntary performances from) musical groups, clowns,
a fireworks company, Emergency Medical personnel and
others to stage the event. In addition, the SBBA provides
security, mans exhibits and tents, hosts a hospitality tent for
performers and volunteers, and otherwise provides some
2000-3000 man hours over the course of the year to stage
this one day event for the benefit of the South Buffalo
Community.
Besides the donations of our sponsors the money that is
needed to stage the event is provided by charging vendors a
fee to operate booths and amusements in the park, and
collecting a percentage from the amusement and food
vendors. The South Buffalo Business Association operates
as a not-for-profit corporation under Internal Revenue Code
section 501(c)3.
The use permit for Cazenovia Park for this event has always
been exclusively granted to the SBBA, as a means of
regulating exhibitors and vendors. The SBBA requires all
vendors and exhibitors
to comply with all laws, including obtaining a sales tax
number from the state and complying with all other
applicable licensing and regulatory provisions mandated by
federal, state and local authorities.
While, in the past, several individuals and other entities,
have tried to skirt the requirements of the SBBA, and set up
rogue vendor booths, the security of Sunday in the Park
along with the cooperation of the police had always been
able to restrict unauthorized vendors. The sole exception
occurred in 1999 when Ms. April Duke, who had set up a
booth under the aegis of the South Buffalo Block Club, took
to selling certain items in violation of the permit granted to
her. Ms. Duke, I understand, was granted a permit to
operate an informational booth to promote block clubs. Her
permit did not allow the sale of any items whatsoever, nor, I
am informed, did she have the proper vendors licenses or
sales tax number, as required by law. At that time, the
organizers of the event informed Ms. Duke that while she
was not operating under the terms of her permit they would
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forego any action to have her booth removed on her
assurance that she would (1) apply for and obtain a sales tax
number, a vendors license and pay sales tax, and (2) that
any future participation in Sunday in the Park would require
her to follow the same rules for all other vendors. I
understand that the members of the SBBA even volunteered
to assist Ms. Duke in securing the documents and permits to
operate legally.
in the year after the problem at the 1999 event Ms. Duke did
not contact the SBBA nor attend any of its general meeting
or meetings for Sunday in the Park (which are publicly
announced and open to the public) until the week
immediately preceding the 2000 event. I am informed that
Ms. Duke, who had not made any application nor
participated in any planning for the event, telephoned the
office of the event's management on the Wednesday
afternoon before the event. While the SBBA, as a policy,
does not accept last minute applications from vendors, they
were willing to waive Ms. Duke's tardiness and began to
inquire whether she had obtained the proper licenses and
permits for a vending booth. Ms. Duke, I am informed,
became agitated at the inquiry and told the staff person
something to the effect that Mary Martino would take care of
all of it. At that time I was contacted by the SBBA and was
asked if they would face any problems. I asked the Sunday
in the Park committee if their use permit was exclusive, and
told yes. I told them that if you or your office called to inform
you that Ms. Duke would be allowed to participate in the
event, despite the tardiness of her application, so long as
ALL PERMITS AND LICENSES were properly obtained and
displayed by Ms. Duke. Thereafter, the SBBA received no
contact from Ms. Duke or your office.
On Sunday Morning in preparation for the event I was
present in the park to assist the organizers with any disputes
or problems that they might have with rogue vendors. I was
surprised by the large Buffalo police presence, as the Buffalo
police department, had in the past demurred from requests
for their presence at the event, preferring to enter the park
only if summoned by the organizers. In the morning we had
a couple of rogue vendors try to set up stands. We
approached these rogue vendors and inquired if they had
permits. When they produced no permits they were
instructed by the police to cease and desist and move their
goods out of the park. The one exception was Ms. April
Duke who showed that she had a permit signed "Sunday in
the Park." I asked the organizers if they had authorized the
permit, and they stated that they hadn't. In checking the
permit it was an exhibitors permit issued to South Buffalo
Block Club, or some such entity.
The permit that was issued was solely for the purpose of
exhibiting, it was not a vendor's permit. Furthermore, Ms.
Duke had not paid for a vendors permit (which were
available to all qualified vendors for $250.00 or $500.00). 1
advised the organizers that despite the fact that the permit
seemed to have been issued illegally (i.e. a false
representation had been made in order to obtain the permit)
that they should allow her to set up her booth to promote her
block dub, and for no other purpose. It soon turned out that
Ms. Duke had no promotional materials for her Block Club
and had the run of the mill carney trinkets that she was
offering to sell to the public. Furthermore, Ms. Duke
advertised and promoted the sale of chances for a split club
to the public. When asked to produce vendors licenses, a
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sales tax number, and a gambling license Ms. Duke
informed the organizers that she didn't have to as Mary
Martino said it is OK. Immediately thereon the organizers
went to the Buffalo police and lodged a complaint that Ms.
Duke did not have a vendors license, a vendors permit, was
not collecting sales tax, and was running an illegal gambling
operation. The police woman who was present at the booth
of Ms. Duke stated that she was not hurting anyone, and that
we were trying to harass Ms. Duke. When I informed the
police officer that Ms. Duke was violating the Penal Law by
running an unlicensed gambling operation, she became
belligerent and told me that she was not a lawyer and did not
have any knowledge of illegal acts on Ms. Dukes' part. I
informed the officer that I am an attorney and that she was in
violation of the Penal law and we wanted to make a
complaint. At that point the officer backed down and said
that she was under instructions to see that Ms. Duke was not
harassed. I informed her that we were not there to harass
Ms. Duke and asked to speak to her superior. At that point I
was referred to Lt. Keene, whom I approached with the
complaint that Ms. Duke was in violation of her permit, but
that further she was in violation of the Penal Law of New
York. Lt. Keene informed me that he had been give a call by
you and told that everything that Ms. Duke was doing at the
park was legal. When I informed him that her offering a split
club to the public was a violation of the New York Penal Law
on gambling, he told me that he would take no action
because Mary Martino said to make sure that Ms. Duke is
left alone. I told him that Councilwoman Martino is neither a
lawyer nor a judge and cannot instruct the police to ignore
the law. He told me that he would not throw Ms. Duke out of
the Park without a court order. I told him that we were not
seeking her ouster from the park but to either arrest Ms.
Duke or issue her an appearance ticket to appear in court. I
informed him that he had cause to make an immediate arrest
if he chose, or, alternatively he could issue in appearance
ticket. Lt. Keene informed me that he would not issue an
appearance ticket, so I informed him that I would file and
affidavit and criminal complaint against Ms. Duke. I
subsequently drafted an affidavit and complaint and had it
served upon Lt. Keene.
I call upon you to answer the following questions in light of
the allegations made by Ms. Duke and officers of the Buffalo
police department and the irregular issue of the permit for
Ms. Duke. First: did you have any part whatsoever in the
issuance of a permit for Ms. April Duke to have a stand in
Cazenovia Park at the Sunday in the Park event? Second:
did you have any part in making the misrepresentation that
the application for Ms. Duke's permit issued from the
organizers and staff of Sunday in the Park? Third: did you
have fore-knowledge that Ms. Duke intended to set up a
vending booth at the event? Fourth: did you know that Ms.
Duke, to all reliable information and belief, has no vendors
license to sell goods in the City of Buffalo? Fifth: did you
know, to all reliable information and belief, that Ms. Duke has
no New York State sales tax number? Sixth: did you know
that Ms. Duke intended to run an illegal gambling operation
open to the public? Seventh: do you know who authorized or
requested the large police presence (and overtime expense)
for the 2000 Sunday in the Park event? Eighth: did you
inform the police to act as the personal protectors of Ms.
April Duke against any potential harassment by the
organizers of Sunday in the Park? Ninth: did you inform the
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police that all of Ms. Dukes operations in the park had your
approval and that of Buffalo City Hall? Tenth: did you inform
the police to take no action against Ms. Duke's illegal
gambling activity?
I have counseled the organizers of Sunday in the Park that
without the integrity of the exclusive permit process that no
privately run neighborhood festival is possible, whether it be
the Allentown Art Fest, the Italian Festival, the Friendship
Festival, A Taste of Buffalo or our Sunday in the Park. If a
rogue Councilman can independently issue permits to
competing interests and have the police act as his personal
storm troopers to vindictively inflict economic injury on his
perceived political enemies, then no privately run festival is
safe in the City of Buffalo.
We will be taking all legal avenues to make certain that
either there will be no further occurrence of the illegal
activity, allegedly sanctioned by you, at future events. The
South Buffalo Business Association has a 71 year history of
service to the South Buffalo Community, and a 20 year
history of organizing and staging Sunday in the Park. Your
short tenure in public service might excuse naivete,
however, it would not excuse the aiding and abatement of
illegal activity.
I accept the possibility that all of the allegations made by Ms.
Duke and the officers of the Buffalo police may be some
"vast right wing conspiracy" by your enemies to do you in. If
this is so I apologize in advance and hope the ensuing
inquiry will assist you in helping you to protect your good
name and future political career. However, I do advise you
that the organizers of Sunday in the Park and the South
Buffalo Business Association are adamant that there be a
public inquiry into the illegal activity and have the person(s)
responsible be held accountable. I expect that if you can
prove the allegations of Ms. Duke and the Buffalo police to
be false, that you will immediately come forward to assist us
to getting to the bottom of these slanders to your reputation.
Sincerely,
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
NO. 109
B. WILLIAMS-OPPOSE PARKING FEE FOR DISABLED
PARKERS
Dear Mr. Michaux:
Please file the Attached Item (Correspondence, Dated
8/28/00-Lewis, T.) for inclusion on the Common Council
Agenda to be reviewed at the upcoming Session for further
action. Should you have any concerns regarding this
request, please contact me at 851-4980.
Sincerely,
Barbara Miller-Williams
Ellicott District Councilmember
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
PETITIONS
NO. 110
R. THORINGTON, AGENT, USE 894 TONAWANDA FOR
COUNSELING CTR. (HUMAN SERVICES FACILITY) AND
2
FAMILY DWELLING (HRG. 9/12/00)
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CITY
PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY
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DEVELOPMENT, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 111
V. GRAHAM, AGENT, USE 178 WALDEN FOR A HUMAN
SERVICES FACILITY (HRG. 9/12/00)
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CITY
PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 112
T. HAWKINS, OWNER, USE 188 & 192 MAPLE & 173
CARLTON (HRG. 9/12/00)
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CITY
PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 113
B. WILLBERN, AGENT, USE 204 ALLEN ST. FOR AN
OUTDOOR CONCRETE PATIO AND DECK (HRG. 9/12/00)
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CITY
PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 114
R. SPIAK, AGENT, USE 1507 FILLMORE FOR A GAS
STATION/CAR WASH/GAS ISLAND W/ CANOPY
(HRG. 9/12/00)
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CITY
PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO. 115
V. FOWLER & OTHERS-SPEEDING/LOUD MUSIC
COMPLAINT ON BEST ST
Please file the Attached Item (Community Petition) for
inclusion on the Common Council Agenda on behalf of the
Best Street area residents to be reviewed 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 LEGISLATION, THE
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND THE CORPORATION
COUNSEL
RESOLUTIONS
NO. 116
By: Mr. Bonifacio
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 129 - CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby
ordain as follows:
That Section 129-9 of Chapter 129 of the Code of the City of
Buffalo be amended to read as follows:
129-9. Expiration.
A. General. Effective July 1, 1993, a certificate of occupancy
required for a multiple dwelling, pursuant to Chapter 129 of
this Code and/or other applicable laws and ordinances,
issued prior to, on, or after the effective date of this section,
shall expire three (3) years after the
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date of its issuance, unless sooner revoked pursuant to
129-8.
B. Certificate of occupancy issued prior to November 1,
1990. Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the
effective date of this section, the owner of a multiple dwelling
issued a certificate of occupancy prior to November 1, 1990,
shall file an application for a certificate
pursuant to 129-2. The Commissioner shall issue or deny
a certificate of occupancy pursuant to 129-3 within a
reasonable time after final inspection. The prior issued
certificate of occupancy
shall remain valid pending the Commissioner's
determination.
C. Conditional certificate of occupancy. In order to fulfill the
requirements of this section, the Commissioner may issue a
conditional certificate of occupancy pursuant to 129-3E.
D. Fees. There shall be a fee as provided in 129-5 for any
certificate of occupancy required under this section.
E. Exemption. The provisions of this section shall not apply
to owner occupied dwellings with two (2) units or less.
F. If at any time before, during or after the application or
inspection process, the owner refuses entry to any portion of
a multiple dwelling, the Commissioner is authorized to apply
for an administrative search warrant to fulfill the
requirements of this Ch4pter. In the event of such a refusal,
the owner shall not be penalized in any way and shall not be
compelled or coerced in an manner to submit to a
warrant-less inspection. An issued Certificate of Occupancy
shall remain
valid despite the owner's refusal to permit entry,
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
NO. 117
By: Mr. Bonifacio
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 269 - LODGING HOUSES
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does
hereby ordain as follows:
That Section 269-9 of Chapter 269 of the Code of
the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows:
269-9. Revocation of license.
A license issued pursuant to this chapter may be revoked
for cause after hearing by the Director of Licenses and
Permits. Any violation of or failure to comply with any of the
laws or ordinances applicable to a lodging house shall be
cause for revocation. The Director may consider such
factors, including, but not limited to, the nature and
disposition of any notices of violation from the Bureau of
Administrative Adjudication issued for conduct at the
property; and the nature and frequency of complaints about
the property generated from, among other sources, Police
Department incident reports, 911 calls, property inspection
reports and other verifiable information reported to the City.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
NO. 118
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By: Mr. Brown
INCREASED APPROPRIATION
GENERAL FUND - DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
That, Pursuant to Section 20-12 of the Charter and the
Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the
Common Council, the appropriation in the budget for the
current fiscal year for Appropriation Allotments - Department
of Police be and the same hereby is increased in the sum of
$12,000.
That, the comptroller be and hereby is authorized and
directed to transfer the sum of $12,000 from 10200015 -
334000 Department of Police - Charges for Services to meet
this increased appropriation as set forth below:
To:
1000 General Fund
20 - Department of Police
1103 - Patrol Services
Organization Code - 12003004
Object - 458003 Registration & Membership Dues
$12,000
PASSED
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 119
By: Mr. Brown
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
DIVISION OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT
DIVISION OF ENGINEERING
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 $51,000 be and the same is hereby
transferred from the Division of Budget and Management -
Planning for Capital Improvements account and said sum is
hereby reappropriated as set forth below:
From:
Org.-Object 30000106-445100
Capital Project Fund
Division of Budget and Management
Planning for Capital Projects $51,000
To:
Org.-Object 35310306-445500
Capital Project Fund
Division of Engineering
Central Park Plaza Gateway $51,000
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 120
By: Mr. Brown
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS, STREETS
GENERAL CITY CHARGES - GRANTS-IN-AID
That pursuant to Article 20 Section 12 of the Charter and the
Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the
Common Council, the sum of $65,000 be and the same is
hereby transferred from Debt Service and Related Charges
and said sum is hereby reappropriated as set forth below:
From:
1001 General Fund
30 - Department of Public Works, Parks, and Streets
1090 - Public Works General Office
Organization Code 13090007 - Capital Outlay
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Object 474200 - Vehicles $65,000
Total $65,000
To:
1000 General Fund
71 - Grants-in-Aid
1811 - Human Services
Organization Code 17111006 - Human Services
Object 435106
Project - 11074 - Comm. Action Org. $30,000
Object 435110
Project - 11270 - North Buffalo CD Corp 35,000
Total $65,000
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 121
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 [6:00] 5.00 P.M., except on Sundays
and the following legal holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial
Day, [Fourth of July] Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day,
NOTE: Matter in brackets [] to be deleted; matter unlined is
new.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL AND THE COMMISSIONER
OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
NO. 122
By: Mr. Coppola
IMPACT OF NIAGARA MOHAWK SALE TO NATIONAL
GRID GROUP PLC. ON THE CITY OF BUFFALO
Whereas: It was announced that National Grid Group Plc
has offered to buy Niagara Mohawk for $3 billion; and
Whereas: Niagara Mohawk is currently saddled with a $5
billion dollar debt; and
Whereas: Twelve hundred Western New Yorkers are
currently employed by the Company; and
Whereas: These facts raise the following specific questions
whose answers are pivotal to the City of Buffalo and its
residents:
A) How much of the proceeds from the sale of the company
will be used to pay off the $5 billion dollar debt?
B) What effect will the estimated $2 billion remaining debt
have on the rate payers specifically, the City of Buffalo?
C) How will the sale effect Niagara Mohawk's 1,200
employees who reside in Western New York?
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That representatives from Niagara Mohawk attend next
legislative meeting of Common Council on September 12,
2000 at 2:00pm in Council Chambers in reference to this
resolution and the above mentioned concerns.
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REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
NIAGARA MOHAWK, THE PUBLIC SERVICE
COMMISSION AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
NO. 123
By: Mr. Coppola
LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED
HOUSING
Whereas: When citizens enter into a lease with a property
owner whose business is federally subsidized, the rights and
responsibilities of the agreement should be clear to the
satisfaction of the potential tenant, the property owner and
the governmental agency providing
the funds; and
Whereas: Lease agreements are often unclear specifically
with regard to how and when a lease may be legally and
without penalty terminated; and
Whereas: Such situations and transactions often occur
between the property owner and people, such as senior
citizens, who do not have the benefit of legal counsel; and
Whereas: It is the duty of the government to protect its
citizenry in every manner possible and when subsidizing
agencies, to understand exactly how the business is
conducted in order to ensure that all
citizens are being protected; and
Whereas: Penalties incurred by those to whom the lease
agreement is not made clear are often unfair and usurious to
the exclusive benefit of the property owner;
Therefore, Now Be It Resolved:
That the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development, the State of New York and the County of Erie
use simple and clear language in their lease agreements to
inform the tenant when and how the lease may be
terminated by the tenant.
Be It Further Resolved:
That a policy be developed that ensures that all tenants are
specifically informed how the lease may be terminated at the
time the lease is signed.
ADOPTED.
NO. 124
By: Mr. Fisher and Mr. Fontana
URGE RESOLUTION OF CURRENT DISPUTE BETWEEN
BUFFALO TEACHERS FEDERATION AND THE
BUFFALO SCHOOL BOARD
Whereas: The Buffalo School Board is offering a base
salary increase in school year 1999-2000 - 0%, 2000-2001 -
1%, 2001-2002 - 2%, 2002-2003 -1.5% and 2003-2004 -2%;
and
Whereas: The Buffalo School Board is proposing that
retirees must pay the difference in cost between a generic
and brand name prescription drug; and
Whereas: The Buffalo School Board is proposing that all
new employees must pay for a portion of their health care.
The-District will only pay $450.00/month for a family and
$180/month for single regardless of cost of policy; and
Whereas The current offer by the Buffalo School board is
unacceptable to the Buffalo Teachers Federation, in light of
other agreements with employee unions; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
The Common Council support the action of the Public
Employees Relation Board (PERB) to continue with
negotiations; and
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Be It Further Resolved:
We urge the Teachers of the Buffalo School District not to
strike and to honor the Taylor Law which prohibits a strike;
and
Be it Further Resolved: That we urge the Buffalo Teacher
Federation and the Buffalo School Board to take time for a
cooling off period and then take a second thought which we
trust will be for the good of all students and families of the
Buffalo School District; and
Be it Finally Resolved: That the Education Committee will
hold meetings to bring all parties together to resolve this
dispute.
Mr. Fisher made a motion to adopt said resolution.
Seconded by Mr. Fontana.
Mrs. LoTempio made a motion to amend said item as
follows.
1. Delete subject and replace with: Urge resolution of current
dispute between Buffalo Teachers and Board of Education.
2. Strike out 2nd and 3rd & 4th Whereas.
3. Strike out 2nd resolve.
Seconded by Mr. Fisher
Mr. Fisher then withdrew his original motion to adopt.
Seconded by Mr. Fontana.
Mrs. LoTempio made a motion to adopt as amended.
Seconded by Mr. Fisher.
Adopted.
NO. 125
By: Mr. Fontana, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Grant and Mr. Bonifacio
CITY OF BUFFALO
LOCAL LAW NO. (2000)
INTRODUCTORY NO. 10 (2000)
A LOCAL LAW amending the Charter of the City of Buffalo in
relation to increasing the due date for user fee payments
from 30 days to 45 days
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Article 15 of the Charter of the City
of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended as
follows:
Sec. 15-40. Residential User Fees.
A. There shall be established residential user fees for
collection of solid waste as to be provided in chapter 175,
fees, of the code of the city of Buffalo.
B. All residential users shall be billed for public solid waste
collection and disposal services. The billing of residential
user fees shall be subject to audit pursuant to the code of
the city of Buffaloand the rules and regulations of the
commissioner.
C. All residential user fees are payable in advance and shall
be due on the first day of the period for which service is
provided; and if not received within thirty (30) days of the
due date,
there shall be added to that bill a collection processing
charge as provided in chapter 216, garbage, rubbish and
refuse, of the code of the city of Buffalo, interest shall accrue
daily at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per
month from the due date on the total amount owing until paid
in full, and any fees, charges, and costs of collection,
including (without limitation) attorneys' fees, will be in
addition to the amount owing.
D. The bill shall be rendered as an annual statement with
provision for both payment in its entirety of the annual
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amount stated or by payment of a quarterly statement. If the
owner chooses to pay the quarterly installment, that
quarterly payment must be made within [thirty (30)] forty five
(45) days of the due date.
E. In the event a user fee bill is referred to an collection
agency, the collection agency's charges shall be added to
the fees with interest due and owing.
Sec. 15-43. Commercial User Fees.
A. The fees for public collection of commercial solid waste
shall be determined or negotiated by the commissioner of
street sanitation, billing of which is subject to service review
pursuant to the rules and regulations promulgated by the
commissioner; provided, however, that
such fee shall not be deter-mined or negotiated at a rate less
than the appropriate rate provided in chapter 175, fees, of
the code of the city of Buffalo. The commissioner may
determine or negotiate such fees based on factors such as,
but not limited to, the type of use of the
establishment, square footage of the establishment, size of
receptacle and the frequency of collection.
B. All commercial user fees are payable in advance as
indicated on the bill. If payment is not received within [thirty
(30)] forty-five (45) days of the due date, there shall be
added to that bill a
collection processing charge as provided in chapter 216,
garbage, rubbish and refuse, of the code of the city of
Buffalo, interest shall accrue daily at the rate of one and
one-half percent (1.5%) per
month from the due date on the total amount owing until
paid in full, and any fees, charges, and costs of collection,
including (without limitation) attorneys' fees, will be in
addition to the amount owing.
C. The bill shall be rendered as an annual statement, or as
provided for in the agreement between the city and the
commercial user, with provision for both payment in its
entirety of the annual amount stated or by payment of a
quarterly statement.
D. In the event a user fee bill is referred to a collection
agency, the collection agency's charges shall be added to
the fees with interest due and owing.
Section 2. Insofar as the provisions of this local law are
inconsistent with the provisions of any other local law or act,
the provisions of this local law shall be controlling.
Section 3.This local law shall take effect immediately.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [] to be deleted; matter underlined
is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
NO. 126
By: Mr. Fontana, Mr. Fisher, Mrs. Grant & Mr. Bonifacio
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER #216-GARBAGE, RUBBISH & REFUSE
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby
ordain as follows:
That Chapter 216 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be
amended to read as follows:
S216-55. Public Collection of Residential Solid Waste.
G. The residential user solid waste fees are established as
provided in Chapter 175, Fees, of this Code. The billing of
such user fees shall be subject to service review by the
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Commissioner pursuant to the Commissioner's regulations.
If payment of the user fee is not received within [30] 45 days
of the billing date, a late charge as provided in Chapter 175,
Fees, of this Code shall be imposed, in addition to any
interest which may be due and owing.
216-56. Public collection of Commercial solid waste.
H. If payment is not received within [30] 45 days of the
billing date, a late charge as provided in Chapter 175, Fees,
of this Code shall be imposed, in addition to any interest
which may be due and owing.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted; matter underlined is
new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
NO. 127
By: Mr. Golombek:
CHANGE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON LAWN AVENUE
Whereas: The P.F.C. William Grabiarz School of
Excellence, located at the comer of Lawn Avenue and
Military Road, is opening for classes on September 6th
2000;and
Whereas: As the parking restrictions currently apply, the
school buses servicing the school will face much difficulty
travelling the section of Lawn Avenue between the Page
Street and Military Road; and
Whereas: This section of Lawn Avenue between Page
Street and Military Road will also be heavily traversed by
private vehicles dropping kids off at school; and
Whereas: Having vehicles parked in this area during school
hours will diminish the ability of motor vehicle operators to
see the children crossing between cars parked on Lawn
Avenue as they travel to and from the school;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That this Common Council holds the safety of the children of
the City of Buffalo as its highest priority. To this end, this
Common Council requests the Commissioner of Public
Works, Parks and Street Sanitation to change the parking
restrictions on Lawn Avenue between Page Street and
Military Road to reflect no parking during school hours.
REFERRED To THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
NO. 128
By: Mr. Golombek
PROVIDE A TAX RELIEF FOR PURCHASERS OF CITY
OF BUFFALO 'FAX FORECLOSED PROPERTIES.
Whereas: The City of Buffalo has an overabundance of
foreclosed properties within its boundaries; and
Whereas: Properties that have fallen into the foreclosure
process often sit vacant for several years. These properties
become a larger problem as they fall into deterioration either
through the forces of nature or criminal mischief, and
Whereas: An imperative part to the revitalization of the City
of Buffalo is the purchase and returning to the tax roles of
these properties; and
Whereas: A large percentage of the properties that are
purchased through foreclosure require a significant amount
of rehabilitation, resulting in additional costs for the
purchaser; and
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Whereas: For many of the properties the yearly property tax
is several times the purchase price, and often the buildings
are
not serviceable, or available to produce revenues for the
new owner for many months after purchase.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo wishes to
work with the appropriate city departments to reduce the
property tax burden on purchasers of City of Buffalo Tax
Foreclosure properties.
Be It Further Resolved That:
The Common Council would like a response, commenting on
this resolution, from each of the following departments -
Administration and Finance, Law, Assessment, and Audit
and Control. The Common Council requests that the
responses from each department be filed with the City
Clerk's office by 2:00pm, Thursday September 14, 2000.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE
COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE,
THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, THE COMMISSIONER
OF ASSESSMENT AND THE COMPTROLLER
NO. 129
By: Mr. Golombek
WAIVE PERMIT FEES - BUFFALO CROP HUNGER WALK
Whereas: On Sunday, September 24th, 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
straggle 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 September 24th, 2000.
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 130
By: Mrs. Grant
WAIVE CITY'S BANDWAGON FEE FOR ST. JOSEPH
UNIVERSITY PARISH'S 'A TASTE OF ST. JOSEPH'
Whereas: St. Joseph has an annual 'A Taste of St. Joseph,'
usually during the month of September. This day-long
celebration will showcase ethnic heritage and is a part of the
Parish's 150' Anniversary ;and
Whereas: In the City of Buffalo, St. Joseph University Parish
provides much needed services that foster positive social,
spiritual and educational outreach that is geared towards
bettering the lives of many; and
Whereas: St. Joseph provides hope and direction to
University and city residents at large; and
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Whereas: The City of Buffalo charges a $400 rental fee for
the City's Bandwagon and;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That the City of Buffalo wave the $400 rental fee for the
usage of the City's Bandwagon, on Sunday, September 10,
2000, on the parish grounds at 3269 Main Street.
Now, Therefore, Be It Further Resolved:
That the City of Buffalo Common Council approves this
resolution at its regular council meeting.
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 131
By: Mrs. LoTempio
CITYWIDE DEMOLITION
Whereas: In the 2000-2001 City of Buffalo Budget, the
Council authorized $3,000,000 in bond funds for citywide
demolition; and
Whereas: The 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 demolition
budgets have been depleted; and
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
That the Comptroller's office respond to this Council as to
why the $3,000,000 bond authorization has not been sent to
this Council for approval; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That the Office of Strategic Planning responds as to how the
two demolition crews will be funded to successfully continue
the demolition program; and
Be It Finally Resolved:
That the Office of Strategic Planning and the Comptroller's
office respond to this honorable body advising of when the
bond authorization will be before this Council for approval.
This response should include how funding will be in place for
the jobs in the demolition program until the bond is
presented to this Council and has properly gone through the
aging process.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE
DEPARTMENT OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND THE
COMPTROLLER
NO. 132
By: Ms. Martino
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 175 - FEES
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby
ordain as follows:
That Chapter 175 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be
amended to read as follows:
Chapter 66, Air Pollution
66-11, fuel- or refuse-burning plant, equipment and device
permit
Examination of plans for the purpose of issuing a permit or
[The furnace volume of which is greater than 50 cubic
[$26.25]
feet but not in excess of 100 cubic feet or equivalent
or the BTU input per hour of which is greater than
3,000,000 and not in excess of 6,000,000, for each unit]
[The furnace volume of which is greater than 100 cubic
[$26.25]
feet or equivalent or the BTU input per hour of which
is in excess of 6,000,000, for each unit]
Original and annual inspection for the purpose of issuing an
original or an annual certificate of operation:
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For inspecting any existing or new, reconstructed, altered or
added-to fuel-burning equipment or device:
The furnace volume of which does not exceed 25 cubic
$21.00
feet or equivalent or the BTU input per hour of which
does not exceed 1,500,000 for each unit
The furnace volume of which is greater than 25 cubic feet
$26.25
but not in excess of 50 cubic feet or equivalent or the
BTU input per hour of which is greater than 1,500,000 but
does not exceed 3,000,000, for each unit
The furnace volume of which is greater than 50 cubic $31.50
feet but not in excess of 100 cubic feet or equivalent
or the BTU input per hour of which is greater than
3,000,000 but is not in excess of 6,000,000, for each unit
The furnace volume of which is greater than 100 cubic
$42.00
feet or equivalent or the BTU input per hour of which
is greater than 6,000,000, for each unit
NOTE: Matter in brackets to be deleted; matter unlined is
new.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE DIRECTOR OF PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
NO. 133
By: Ms. Martino
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 238 - HEATING
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby
ordain as follows:
That Section 238-13 of Chapter 238 of the Code of
the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows:
238-13. Application for license; issuance or denial;
revocation or suspension; expiration; renewal.
E. A license issued pursuant to this chapter may be
suspended or revoked by the Director of Inspections,
Licenses and Permits upon
certification of the Board for any one (1) or more of the
following reasons:
1 . Fraud, misrepresentation or bribery in securing a license.
2. Any false statement as to a material matter in the
application.
3. The conduct of the business of the licensed heating
contractor has been marked by practice of failure to perform
his contracts or the manipulation of contract deposits, assets
or
accounts or lack of good faith in dealing with owners.
4. Violation of any provision of this chapter.
5. Willful violation of the health laws of the County of Erie or
failure to secure all proper permits nor failure to comply with
the ordinances of the City of Buffalo.
6. Failure to notify the Director of Inspections, Licenses and
Permits of any change or control in the ownership,
management or business name or location of the heating
contractor business.
7. Abandonment or willful failure to performing, without
justification, any contract or project engaged in or
undertaken by a licensee, or willful deviation from or
disregard of plans or specifications in any material respect
without consent of the owner.
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8. Making any substantial misrepresentation in the
procurement of a contractor making any false promise likely
to influence, persuade or induce such contract.
9. Any fraud in the execution or in the material alteration of
any contract, mortgage, promissory note or other document
incident to a heating contracting transaction.
10. Preparing or accepting any mortgage, promissory note or
other evidence of indebtedness upon the obligations of a
heating contracting transaction with the knowledge that it
recites a greater
monetary obligation than the agreed consideration for the
work.
11. Work or installation commenced prior to the issuance of
the required license.
12. Work or installation commenced prior to the issuance of
the required permit. After three (3) infractions, the heating
contractor's license shall be revoked.
F. No license shall be suspended or revoked until after a
hearing before the Board upon at least five (5) days' notice
to the licensee of at the last known address appearing on the
license. The notice shall be served personally or by
registered mail and shall state the date, hour and place of
the hearing. The notice shall set forth a brief statement of
facts constituting the grounds for the charges against the
licensee. The licensee may appear in person or by counsel
and may produce
witnesses in his behalf A record of the hearing shall be
taken. The Director shall, upon the determination and
certification of the Board, suspend or revoke the license or
dismiss the proceedings.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE DIRECTOR OF PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS.
NO. 134
By: Mrs. Martino
WAIVE CASINO RENTAL FEES FOR EDWARD GASUIK
MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Whereas: Edward Gasuik, a longtime resident of the South
District, passed away several years ago; and
Whereas: After his death, the Edward Gasuik Memorial Golf
Tournament was established;
and
Whereas: The proceeds from this tournament are donated
to parochial schools in the South District to defray the costs
associated with purchasing uniforms for the schools' athletic
teams; and
Whereas: The third annual Edward Gasuik Memorial Golf
Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2000;
the tournament will include a. party at the Cazenovia Casino;
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved:
That this Honorable Body hereby waives the fees associated
with the use of the Cazenovia Park Casino for the Edward
Gasuik Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, September
23, 2000; and
Be It Further Resolved:
Use of the Casino is subject to any terms and conditions as
set forth by the City of Buffalo.
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
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NO. 135
By: Ms. Williams
INSTALL STOP SIGNS ALONG HUDSON AVENUE
Whereas: On July 25, 2000, the Buffalo
Common Council received item 277-115D,
the request to place
stop signs along Hudson Avenue to comply with the area
constituents request; and
Whereas: Numerous Ellicott District Westside residents
have complained that the section of Hudson Street, from
Prospect Avenue to West Avenue is an area which has
heavy, high speed traffic; and
Whereas: The only stop sign along this residential area
which also has numerous children and pedestrian traffic, is
located at the comer of Hudson Street and West Avenue;
and
Whereas: Vehicles regularly travel at high speed along this
section of Hudson Street, as it intersects with Whitney,
Fargo, and Tenth Streets; and
Whereas: A stop sign is needed is at the intersection of
Fargo and Hudson to avoid a serious accident and to ensure
the safety of neighborhood residents; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That the department of Public Works conduct a study on
traffic along Hudson Street, between Prospect Avenue to
West Avenue, to determine if a stop sign is needed at Fargo
and Hudson Streets as opposed to Resolution, 277-115D.
Be It Further Resolved:
That the Department of Public Works provide
recommendations to this Common Council as to what other
methods may be done to address the concerns of the
neighborhood residents.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS.
NO. 136
By: Mrs. Williams
PERMISSION TO HANG HOMECOMING BANNER
Whereas: On August 12, 2000 the Gethsemane Missionary
Baptist Church will celebrate their Homecoming to
Gethsemane Missionary Baptist, in which family and friends
will worship together in a prayer service; and
Whereas: July 25, 2000 Pastor Reid and members of
Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church requested
permission to install street banners to promote the
Homecoming at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church;
and
Whereas: Representatives from the church have requested
the banners be installed at the comer of BFNC Road and
continue to the comer of Gethsemane Square; and
Whereas: The banners will be installed on Friday August 11,
2000 and removed no later than Tuesday October 3, 2000;
and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
This Common Council grants permission to the Gethsemane
Missionary Baptist Church to hang a banner celebrating their
Homecoming to Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, on
the comer of BFNC Road continuing to the comer of
Gethsemane Square, from Friday August 11, 2000 through
Tuesday October 3, 2000, providing the banner meet all
requirements of all pertinent city departments and violate no
existing laws or ordinances.
PASSED.
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NO. 137
BY: Mrs. Williams
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
20 - POLICE DEPARTMENT
1122 - FLEET MAINTENANCE
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the
City of Buffalo, relating to 20 - Police Department, 1122 -
Division of Fleet Maintenance, which reads:
1 Account Clerk Typist $ 25,005 - $ 27,859
Is hereby amended to read:
1 Report Technician $ 25,903 - $28,757
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the
Charter, that the immediate passage o foregoing ordinance
is necessary.
We, ROCCO J. DIINA, COMMISSIONER OF POLICE and
JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR BUDGET, hereby certify
that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct,
administration performance of essential services of that
department. We recommend that the compensation for
position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the
foregoing ordinance.
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the
duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal
Civil Service Commission, a said Commission has approved
and certified the position title set forth in the foregoing
ordinance as being the appropriate Civil Service title for the
proposed position.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 138
By: Mrs Williams
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
20 - POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does ordain as
follows:
That Section 1 of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, relating to 20 - Department of Police under the
subheading relating to the position listed below is hereby
amended as follows:
NOTE: Old salaries are in brackets
This ordinance shall take effect as per the respective dates
on the attached schedule (on file in City Clerk's Office).
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
NO. 139
BY: Mrs. Williams
SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE "K"
2000-02
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does
ordain as follows:
That part of Subdivision (A) of Section 35 - 9 of
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Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, relating to
Salary and Wage Schedule "K", Buffalo Crossing Guards
Association, is hereby amended to read as follows:
See Attached Schedule "K"(on file in City Clerk's
Office)
This ordinance shall be effective July 1, 2000.
We, Rocco J. Diina, Commissioner of Police, and James B.
Milroy, Director of Budget, recommend that the
compensation for said positions be raised and fixed at the
respective amounts set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony Nanula,
Comptroller, pursuant to section 454 of the Charter of the
City of Buffalo hereby certify that contingent upon prior or
concurrent action to provide and authorize funding thereof,
the interests of the City will be subserved by the increase in
compensation provided for the positions set forth in the
foregoing ordinance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman
Corporation Counsel
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 140
By: Mrs Williams
REQUESTING FEE EXEMPTION
Whereas: On September 29, 2000, the Erie County
Coalition Against Family Violence will host it's 8th Annual
"March Against Family Violence"; and
Whereas: This request is on behalf of the Erie County
Coalition Against Farnily Violence, which represents over
100 agencies and individual victims of child, elderly and
domestic abuse in Eric County; and
Whereas: The planning for this event required the Erie
County Coalition Against Family Violence to obtain a Permit
from the City of Buffalo at a cost of fifty-dollars; and
Whereas: The Erie County Coalition Against Family
Violence has requested assistance in obtaining an
exemption from the fifty-dollar fee; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That the Buffalo Common Council hereby supports the
exemption of the fifty dollar fee required by the City of
Buffalo on behalf of the 8h Annual "March Against Family
Violence".
PASSED.
AYES-13. NOES-0.
NO. 141
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 Evangelist Jacqueline McCullough
By Councilmember Pitts and Michaux, Williams and Brown
Felicitation for Bridgett Gillespie
By Councilmember Pitts and Michaux
Felicitation for Reverend Gail Lewis
By Councilmember Williams, Pitts, LoTempio, Bonafacio,
Brown, Michaux
Felicitation for Step Family
By Councilmember Pitts, Michaux
Felicitation for Habitat for Humanity
By Councilmember Bonafacio, Pitts, Coppola, Fontana,
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Michaux
Felicitation for Howard Lewis
By Councilmember Pitts, LoTempio, Fisher, Michaux
Felicitation for Jackie and Michelle Wilson
By Councilmember Miller-Williams, Pitts, Brown, Michaux
Felicitation for Summer Blast 2000 Family Fun Day
By Councilmember Gray, Williams, Grant, Ellington, Pitts,
Brown, Fisher and Michaux
ADOPTED.
NO. 142
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:
LAURIE GOLANKA
PATRICIA A. ARENA
LISA CALHOUN.
LINDA J. RANDALL
Total: 4
ADOPTED.
NO. 143
By: Mrs. Williams
APPOINTMENTS
COMMISSIONERS OF. DEEDS
REQUIRED FOR THE PROPER
PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC DUTIES
That the following persons. are hereby appointed-as
Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31,
2000, conditional upon the persons so appointed certifying
under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City
MARYLOU TOKARSKI
CAROLE GETZ
JOHN P. FAHEY
YVETTE M. LUCAS
JOSEPH J.MARTIN
MARVIN V. SANFORD
ROBIN A. BRIDGES
Total: 7
ADOPTED
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NO. 144
BOND RESOLUTION-$75,000-IMPR. -MUSEUM OF
SCIENCE
(NO.233 , C.C.P. JULY 25, 2000)
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken
from the table.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola,L,A
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item.
Seconded by Mr. Brown
PASSED
AYES- 13 NOES-0
NO. 145
BOND RESOLUTION-$ 100,000-PARKSIDE LODGE
RECONST.
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(NO.234, C.C.P. JULY 25, 2000)
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from
the table.
Seconded by. Mr. Coppola
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola
PASSED
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
NO. 146
BOND RESOLUTION-$125,000-N. BUFFALO COMM.
CTR. IMPROVEMENTS
(NO.235 , C.C.P. JULY 25, 2000)
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be
taken from the table.
Seconded by. Mr. Coppola
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola
PASSED
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
NO. 147
BOND RESOLUTION- $140,000-LIBRARY RECONST./E.
CLINTON BRANCH
(NO.236, C.C.P. JULY 25, 2000)
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be
taken from the table.
Seconded by. Mr. Coppola
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola
PASSED
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
NO. 148
BOND RESOLUTION-$150,000-CAZENOVIA PK. POOLS
IMPROVEMENTS
(NO.237, C.C.P. JULY 25, 2000)
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be
taken from the table.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola
PASSED
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
NO. 149
BOND RESOLUTION-$175,000-LIBRARY
RECONSTR./FRANCZYK BRANCH
(NO.238, C.C.P. JULY 25, 2000)
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be
taken from the table.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola
PASSED
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
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NO. 150
BOND RESOLUTION-$200,000-DELAWARE PARK
CASINO RECONSTRUCTION
(NO.239, C.C.P. JULY 25, 2000)
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from
the table.
Seconded by. Mr. Coppola
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola
PASSED
AYES- 13 NOES-0
NO. 151
BOND
RESOLUTION-$238,000-RESTORATION-KLEINHANS
MUSIC HALL(NO.240, C.C.P. JULY 25, 2000)
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from
the table.
Seconded by. Mr. Coppola
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola
PASSED
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
NO. 152
BOND RESOLUTION-$250,000-HANDICAPPED ACCESS
IMPROVEMENTS
(NO.24 1, C.C.P. JULY 25, 2000)
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from
the table.
Seconded by. Mr. Coppola
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola
PASSED
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
NO. 153
BOND RESOLUTION-$ 3 00,000-AUTO IMPOUND ROOF
IMPROVEMENTS
(NO.242, C.C.P. JULY 25, 2000)
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from
the table.
Seconded by. Mr. Coppola
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola
PASSED
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
NO. 154
BOND RESOLUTION-$300,000-CITY HALL RECONST.
(NO.243, C.C.P. JULY 25, 2000)
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from
the table.
Seconded by. Mr. Coppola
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola
PASSED
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
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NO. 155
BOND RESOLUTION-$ 700,000-60 HEDLEY PLACE
RESTORATION
(NO.244, C.C.P. JULY 25, 2000)
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from
the table.
Seconded by. Mr. Coppola
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola
PASSED
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
NO. 156
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held
in the Council Chambers, 13 1h Floor, City Hall, Buffalo,
New York, unless otherwise noted.
Regular Committees
Committee on Civil Service Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at
9:30 o'clock A.M.
Committee on Finance Tuesday, September 12, 2000
following Civil Service
Committee on Legislation Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at
2:00 o'clock P.M.
Committee on Comm. Dev. Wednesday, September 13,
2000 at 10:00 o'clock A.M.
Special Committees
MBEC Monday, September 11, 2000 at 10:00 a.m.-Room
1417 City Hall
Task Force on Superspan Thursday, September 14, 2000 at
10:00 a.m.-Room 1417 City Hall
NO. 157
ADJOURNMENT
n a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Ms. Gray, the
Council adjourned at 3:44 pm
CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III
CITY CLERK
Board of Police and Fire Pension Proceedings #7
Council President's Office - 1315 City Hall-July 27, 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 July 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
I transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Police
Pension Fund for the month of July 2000 amounting to
$22,107.00, 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. 3
Mr. Masiello gave authorization for the City Clerk for
disbursements of the August 2000 Police and Fire Pension
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Fund Payrolls. Adopted.
NO. 4
On motion by Mr. Masiello, the City of Buffalo Police and
Fire Pension Board Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.
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