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Home My WebLink About00-0125 00-0125.txt No. 2 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO JANUARY 25, 2000 MAYOR Hon. Anthony M. Masiello COMPTROLLER Anthony Nanula COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL James W. Pitts MAJORITY LEADER Rosemarie Lo Tempio COUNCILMEMBERS-AT-LARGE Beverly Gray Charley Fisher Rosemarie LoTempio DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS ALFRED T. COPPOLA - DELAWARE BARBARA MILLER-WILLIAMS - ELLICOTT KAREN ELLINGTON - FILLMORE RICHARD A. FONTANA - LOVEJOY BYRON BROWN - MASTEN NICK BONIFACIO - NIAGARA JOSEPH GOLOMBEK - NORTH MARY MARTINO - SOUTH BETTY J. GRANT - UNIVERSITY REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: Barbara Miller- Williams, Chair, Charley Fisher, Karen Ellington, Betty Jean Grant, Mary Martino, Members CLAIMS COMMITTEE: Betty J. Grant Chair, Barbara Miller-Williams, Alfred T. Coppola, Mary Martino, Richard Fontana, Members COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Beverly Gray, Chair, Joseph Golombek, Betty Jean Grant, Charley Fisher, Karen Ellington, Domonic Bonifacio, Byron Brown, Members FINANCE COMMITTEE: Byron Brown chair, Chairman, Mary Martino, Barbara Miller-Wiliams, Alfred T. Coppola, Karen Ellington, Charley Fisher, Members. Page 1 00-0125.txt LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Alfred T. Coppola, Chair, Rosemarie LoTempio, Byron Brown, Beverly Gray, Domonic Bonifacio, Joseph Golombek, Members. RULES COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chair, Rosemarie LoTempio , Alfred T. Coppola, Members EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Richard Fontana Chair, Beverly Gray, Kevin J. Helfer, Barbara Miller-Williams, Dale Zuchlewski Members SPECIAL COMMITTEES TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chair, Betty J. Grant, Richard A. Fontana, Beverly Gray, Barbara Miller-Williams, Members BUDGET COMMITTEE: Rosemarie LoTempio , Chairman, James Pitts, Byron Brown , Alfred T. Coppola, David Franczyk, Richard Fontana, Mary Martino, Members ERIE BASIN MARINA LEASE COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman, Alfred T. Coppola, Richard A. Fontana, Beverly Gray, Domonic Bonifacio. Charley Fisher, Joseph Golombek, Members POLICE REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE: Charley Fisher-Chair, Karen Ellington, Barbara Miller-Williams Mary Martino, Domonic Bonifacio, Members AUD/STAD. TASK FORCE: James Pitts Chair, Rosemarie LoTempio, Richard Fontana, Alfred T. Coppola, Beverly Gray, Members MINORTIY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE: Charley Fisher- Chair, Beverly Grant, Joseph Golombek, Member COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL - BUFFALO TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2000 AT 2:00 P.M. PRESENT - James W. Pitts President of the Council, and Council Members : Bonafacio. Brown, Coppola, Ellington, Fisher, Fontana, Golombek, Grant, Gray, LoTempio, Martino, Williams-13 ABSENT - None. On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr.Fontana, the minutes of the stated meeting held on January 11, 1999 were approved. FROM THE MAYOR NO. 1 ADMINISTRATIVE VEHICLE POLICY The Official Policy for all City of Buffalo (COB) owned Page 2 00-0125.txt vehicles assigned to Commissioners and others for their use while on City business is included in the following memorandum. USE: All COB vehicles are to be used by the assigned employee or departmental designee. Non employees are not to use the vehicles, regardless of circumstance. It is each Commissioners responsibility to oversee the usage of vehicles assigned to his or her department. You will be responsible for keeping an accurate record of all vehicles assigned to your department. INSURANCE: The City of Buffalo is self-insured. This has saved the City millions of dollars in premium costs for coverage. In order to maintain the COBs exposure at minimum levels, significant caution must be exercised in the use and operation of vehicles. In those instances where an accident does occur, the Division of Labor Relations Office, Safety and Risk Division will investigate all claims. All vehicle accidents should be reported to the Safety and Risk Office immediately. Their number is 851-5904. You will be required to complete and sign an accident investigation form and provide a police report. Safety and Risk will handle all claims for and against the City, and should be notified immediately of all accidents/claims. COLLISION: If collision or cosmetic work is needed each department is responsible for that particular service. All monies needed to address that particular need must be paid for out of each departments own budget. MAINTENANCE: Each department assigned a vehicle should keep track of when a Preventative Maintenance Inspection (P.M.I.) should be done. It is recommended this be done every 2,000 - 2,500 miles. If your department does not have a maintenance garage, arrangements should be made with a department who does. Presently both the Police and Public Works Departments have mechanics assigned to them. They will only do preventive maintenance such as brakes, oil changes, tune-ups, shocks, mechanical problems, etc. You will need to contact the maintenance garage for an appointment. BREAKDOVVNS: If you abandon your vehicle due to mechanical problems, you must take the responsibility of having it towed to a safe environment. Presently John Womer of the Parking Violations Bureau is in charge of all tow truck operations in the City. He is the one you should contact if the need arises and he will assist you in having your vehicle towed. John can be reached at 851-5369 (days) or on his cell phone at 445-0231 (evenings and weekends). He can only tow vehicles within the City of Buffalo vicinity. TRANSFERS: The transfer of any vehicle from one department to another must have prior approval from the Department of General Services. Any vehicle that is no longer needed or feasible for repair must be placed in a secure area and reported to the Department of General Services immediately. License plates and gas keys must be returned to the Department of General Services. At that time they will make the determination to action or scrap the vehicle or equipment. General Services will also be in charge of all registrations and renewal plate assignments. Page 3 00-0125.txt REPLACEMENT OF OBSOLETE VEHICLES If you have a vehicle that is obsolete and are replacing it with a new vehicle, this must be approved prior to any transaction taking place. Upon approval you must place the old vehicle in a secured area and turn in the plates and gas key before any new plates or keys can be issued. For each new vehicle you must turn in an obsolete vehicle. If you are requesting a used vehicle, a COB mechanic must inspect the vehicle before it can be placed into the COB fleet. The above procedure is handled by Kathy Fitzpatrick in the Department of General Services. TRAVEL: All vehicular travel outside the immediate area (Ex. Albany, New York City) must have my prior approval. TAXES: The Comptrollers Office will supply forms for income tax withholding on personal use of a vehicle, you must contact them to fill out all necessary paper work. Please make sure these instructions are followed. If you have any questions regarding your vehicle inventory or regulations you should contact Kathy Fitzpatrick at 851-5246. For accident reports Safety and Risk can be reached at 851-5904. Cooperation from all assigned car drivers is essential for us to evaluate and regulate this particular division in our administration. I am requesting all Commissioners who have exempt and civil service employees with City vehicles distribute this memo of policies and procedures. I would like returned to me the acknowledgment included below, signed by all employees who use a COB vehicle. All employees who have a vehicle assigned to them and are terminated or transferred must turn in all key and correspondence to General Services. I AGREE THAT IF THE ABOVE POLICY IS NOT FOLLOWED, MY PAYCHECK MAY BE WITH HELD. I HAVE REVIEWED THE MEMORANDUM ON VEHICLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND UNDERSTAND THEM FULLY. NAME:__________________________________________ ____ (PRINT) DEPARTMENT:___________________________________ ____ DIVISION:________________________________________ ____ VEHICLE ASSIGNED - ASSET #: _________________________ SIGNATURE:_____________________________________ ____ REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 2 RE-APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE ARTS & CULTURAL FUNDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Chapter 6, Article V, Section 6-30 of the Buffalo Code, I hereby re-appoint the below listed persons, as members of the Arts & Cultural Funding Advisory Committee for a term commencing immediately and expiring January 9, 2003 John D'Arcangelo 665 Minnesota Ave. Buffalo, 14215 Jamie Moses 22 Mariner St. Buffalo, 14201 Page 4 00-0125.txt Javier Bustillos 211 LaSalle Ave. Buffalo, 14214 Catherine Lindner 907 Admiral Walk Buffalo, 14202 RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FROM THE BUFFALO PRESERVATION BOARD NO. 3 DESIGNATION-LOCAL LANDMARK 36 NASH STREET ITEM NO. 116, C.C.P., JANUARY 11, 2000 Any person, group of persons or association may request designation of a landmark, landmark site or an historic district by submitting a completed application for designation on a form furnished by the Buffalo Preservation Board. The process by which a structure/site may be considered for local landmark designation is as follows: Application: submitted to the Buffalo Preservation Board for review/consideration and recommendation to Common Council for final determination Criteria for designation to be met, if structure/site warrants landmark status Public hearing by Board Report and recommendation of Board Referral to Committee on Legislation Public hearing by Committee Action by Committee Final determination by Common Council Recording of designation If you require additional assistance, you may contact Thomas W. Marchese, Board Secretary, at 851-5029. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE BOARD OF PARKING NO. 4 PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND TRANSFER OF FUNDS SPRINKLER REHABILITATION MARINE MIDLAND RAMP I hereby submit to your Honorable Body the following request for transfer of Funds from the Reserve Downtown Parking Ramps to the Bond Account Enterprise Fund Parking - Reconstruction of Ramps. From: 440 Enterprise Fund - Board of Parking 890-030 - Reserve Downtown Ramps Org # 51000000 obj 253100$25,337.00 To: Bond Account Enterprise Fund Parking Reconstruction Various Ramps Account # 200-415-410-006 Org # 51019026 obj 4451000$25,337.00 The Board of Parking at its regular monthly meeting of January 19, 2000 unanimously approved the transfer and request that the Common Council also approve it. Mrs. Lotempio moved: That the above communication from the Division Parking Enterprise Fund dated January 20, 2000, be received and filed, and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to Page 5 00-0125.txt transfer funds from the Reserve Downtown Parking Ramps to the Bond Account Enterprise Fund Parking - Reconstruction of Ramps, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Sprinkler Rehabilitation Marine Midland Ramp. Passed Ayes-13, Noes-0 NO. 5 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 SPRINKLER REHABILITATION MARINE MIDLAND RAMP I hereby submit to your honorable Body the following changes for the Sprinkler Rehabilitation of the Marine Midland Parking Ramp Contract No. 92010097 with Joseph Davis Fire Protection Inc. as follows: Zone "D" Removal and replacement of existing 4" obstructed sprinkler main with new 4" x 100' galvanized Schedule 40 pipe. TOTAL PRICE - ZONE "D" $2,441.61 Zone "E" Removal and replacement of existing 4" obstructed main with new 4" x 185' galvanized Schedule 40 pipe. TOTAL PRICE - ZONE "E" $4,584.01 Zone "C" Removal and replacement of existing 4" obstructed main with new 4" x 120' galvanized Schedule 40 pipe. TOTAL PRICE - ZONE "C" $2,586.43 Zone "G" Provide additional sprinkler protection coverage consisting of a total twenty-eight (28) brass 155 degrees upright sprinklers along with 3" x 80', 2 1/2x 120' , and 2" x 42' of galvanized Schedule 40 main pipe with Schedule 40 branch lines in existing unsprinklered space. TOTAL PRICE - ZONE "G" $7,262.00 Zone "0" Provide additional sprinkler protection coverage consisting of a total twenty-eight (28) brass 155 degrees upright sprinklers along with 3" x 80', 2 1/2x 120' , and 2" x 42' of galvanized Schedule 40 main pipe with Schedule 40 branch lines in existing unsprinklered space. TOTAL PRICE - ZONE "0" $7,262.00 Zone "F" Installed missing section of 3" x 20' sprinkler main piping (demo. By others) with new Schedule 40 pipe and fittings. TOTAL PRICE - ZONE "F" $1,201.00 TOTAL CHANGE ORDER - ADD The foregoing changes resulted in a net increase in the contract of $ 25,337.00 Summary: Original Contract Amount $ 99,275 Amount of this Change Order No. 1$ 25,337 Revised Contract Amount $124,612 These changes could not be foreseen at the time the contract was let. All cost are controlled by a unit pricing per item in the contract. The Board of Parking at its regular monthly meeting of January 19, 2000 unanimously approved change order No. 1 and request that the Common Council also approve it. Funds available in account 200-415-410-006 - Org # 51019026 obj 4451000 Mrs. Lotemopio Moved: That the above communication from the Division of Parking Enterprise Fund dated January 20, 2000, be Page 6 00-0125.txt received and filed; and That the Director of Parking be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Joseph Davis Fire Protection, an increase in the amount of $25,337, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Marine Midland Parking Ramp Contract No. 92010097. Funds for this project are available in 200-415-410-006 - Org. #51019026 obj 4451000. Passed Ayes-13, Noes-0 FROM THE COMPTROLLER NO. 6 CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL CAPITAL INDEBTEDNESS We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 359 of the Charter, that it is necessary to authorize an increase in indebtedness for Capital Projects Program, provided by the Common Council prior to July 1, 1999 for the ensuing fiscal year, by adding the following item: Capital Projects Division of Engineering Reconstruction of Main, from Bailey to Kensington $24,448,000 Dated: Buffalo, NY, January 7, 2000 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 7 CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT CHANGE OF DEPARTMENT We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 359 of the Charter, that it is necessary to authorize a change in purpose in indebtedness for Capital Projects Program, provided by the Common Council prior to July 1, 1999 for the ensuing fiscal year, by changing the following item: From: Capital Projects Division of Engineering Org Code 34322406 Former School #62 Community Center Project$500,000 To: Capital Projects Community Development Org Code 34641006 Former School #62 Community Center Project$500,000 Dated: Buffalo, NY January 7, 2000 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 8 CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY INCREASED APPROPRIATION DEPARTMENT OF POLICE We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, do hereby certify pursuant to Section 41 of the Charter, that increases in the sums of $10,000, $ 10,000 and $ 10,000 in the estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999 are necessary in Appropriation Allotments for the Department of Police - Clothing and Page 7 00-0125.txt Uniforms, Vehicle Drivetrain Repairs and Registration & Membership Fees, to meet a contingency which could not have been reasonably foreseen when the budget was adopted. The amount of increased appropriations will be met from an increase of $30,000 in the General City Revenue account Org & Obj # 10200030 - 364000 - Deposit of Unclaimed Property not otherwise appropriated for any other purpose. The details of the requirements are set forth below: To: 12021005 - 461201 - Department of Police - Administration and Communications - Clothing and Uniforms $10,000 12022006 - 443303 Department of Police - Fleet Maintenance - Vehicle Drivetrain Repairs $10,000 12000004 - 458003 - Department of Police - Office of the Police Commissioner Registration & Membership Fees $10,000 Dated: Buffalo, NY, December 21, 1999 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 9 CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY INCREASED APPROPRIATION GENERAL CITY INTERGOVERNMENT REIMBURSEMENT - BULK GAS PURCHASES GENERAL FUND UTILITIES - GAS We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, do hereby certify pursuant to Section 41 of the Charter, that an increase in the sum of $700,0000 in the estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999 is necessary in Appropriation Allotments in General Fund Utilities - Gas (17213003-441001), 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 an increase of $700,0000 in the General City Intergovernment Reimbursement - Bulk Gas Purchase account 10700010380514 not otherwise appropriated for any other purpose. The details of the requirements are set forth below: To: 17213003-441001 General Fund Utilities -Gas $700,0000 Dated: Buffalo, NY, January 12, 2000 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 10 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 $75,000 be transferred and reappropriated from the Division of Budget and Management, as set forth below: From: Org.-Object 30000106-445100 Capital Project Fund Division of Budget and Management Planning for Capital Projects $75,000 To: Org.-30440606 Capital Project Fund Page 8 00-0125.txt Division of Engineering Erie Basin Marina (design phase) $75,000 Dated: Buffalo, NY, January 7, 2000 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 11 EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF BUFFALO AND ADELPHIA 707 WASHINGTON Please be advised that this office has received a request from Adelphia Cable requesting an easement agreement in order to allow them to bury a cable TV line on city owned property located at 707 Washington Street. I am attaching the proposed Easement Agreement and a sketch of the property where permission is requested for cable burial. The proposal utilizes the grass area for their cable burial rather than disturbing and cutting the macadam surface on E. Tupper Street. The Fire Department presently utilizes the property in question. have previously requested Fire, Public Works, City Planning, Community Development and Law Departments to review this matter and forward their approval or objections to Your Honorable Body in order to expedite this matter. Providing there are no objections to this easement agreement, this office recommends that Your Honorable Body approve the attached agreement and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. PEEFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE OFFICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS NO. 12 TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY 2174 SENECA FROM CITY TO SENECA-CAZENOVIA COMMUNITY SQUARE CORP. ITEM NO. 155, C.C.P. 7/23/96 Pursuant to Item #155, C.C.P. 7/23/96, Your Honorable Body authorized the mayor and Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (S.U.R.A.) to execute any and all deeds or other legal documents necessary to convey the above captioned property to the Redeveloper. As a result B.U.R.A. filed a deed conveying said property to Seneca-Cazenovia Community Square Corp. Liber 10929, Page 5069 dated 3/24/98. At the time of the conveyance to Seneca-Cazenovia Community Square Corp., B.U.R.A. thought that they had title to said property. However, it has been determined that in fact title was in the name of the City of Buffalo. The Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency is now requesting that this office transfer title on behalf of the City to Seneca-Cazenovia Community Square Corp. I am, therefore, requesting Your Honorable Body to authorize the Corporation Counsel Office transfer title from the City of Buffalo to SenecaCazenovia Community Corp. and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Comptroller dated January 4, 2000, be received and filed-, and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to convey 2174 Seneca Street to Serieca-Cazenovia Community Square Corporation. That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to transfer title from the City to Seneca-Cazenovia Community Corp. and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Passed Page 9 00-0125.txt AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO 13 APPT. DATA PROC EQUIPMENT OPERATOR INTER Appointment effective in the Department of Audit and Control, Division of Accounting to the Position of Senior Data Processing Equipment Operator Permanent Appointment at Step 4 Starting Salary of $31,330 Janet Sanfilippo, 215 Saranac Ave., Buffalo NY 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL NO. 14 SPECIAL COMMITTEE ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED I am requesting that the following Special Committees and all of the items before them be Received and Filed. 1. Special Committee for Reform and Oversight for Taxi Drivers 2. Committee on Water 3. Special Committee on the Zoo 4. Special Committee on Government Relations 5. Cobblestone Task Force 6. Deli Task Force 7. Greenway Task Force RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS NO. 15 NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9170 INSTALL NO STANDING SCHOOL DAYS ON SEVENTH STREET, EAST SIDE FROM PORTER AVENUE TO A POINT 130' SOUTH THEREFROM NO STANDING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO STANDING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAYPROHIBITED PERIOD Seventh Street, east side8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. from Porter Avenue toSchool Days a point 130' South therefrom This action is being taken to reflect existing on street conditions. next two serials Notification Serial #9171 Install No Standing on Seventh Street from a point 130' south of Porter Avenue to a point 180' south of Porter Avenue NO STANDING - INSTALL in conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby Page 10 00-0125.txt notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO STANDING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY Seventh Street, east side From a point 13 0' south of Porter Avenue to a point 180 south of Porter Avenue PROHIBITED PERIOD At all times This action is being taken at the request of Buffalo Public School # 3 to provide safe access for City of Buffalo Streets Sanitation trucks. Notification Serial #9172 Install No Standing School Days on Seventh Street from a point 180 'south of Porter Avenue to a point 260' south of Porter Avenue NO STANDING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO STANDING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAYPROHIBITED PERIOD Seventh Street, east side From a point 180' south of8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Porter Avenue to a point 260'School Days south of Porter Avenue This action is being taken to update our records to reflect existing on street conditions. ( See last two serials RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 16 REPORT OF BIDS LEAD ABATEMENT PRIMATE HOUSE BUFFALO ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS I advertised for on November 30, 1999 and received the following sealed formal proposals for the Lead Abatement, Primate House, Buffalo Zoological Gardens, which were publicly opened and read on December 21, 1999. Atlas Steel $144,600.00 Allstate Development$174,200.00 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Atlas Steel, in the amount of One Hundred Forty Four Thousand Six Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($144,600.00) is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. Total estimate for this work was $150,000.00 I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to order the work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this work are to be charged to CPF 30010106 445100, 30336306 445100, 34321506 445100 - Division of Buildings. Page 11 00-0125.txt Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated January 14, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Lead Abatement, Primate House, Buffalo Zoological Gardens, Electrical, to Atlas Steel, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $144,600.00. Funds for the project are available in CPF 300101106 445100, 30336306 445100, 34321506 445100 Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 17 BOND CANCELLATION; SEVENTH STREET It is hereby certified that the bond described below be cancelled: PrincipalRonco Communications and Electronics, Inc. SuretyHartford Fire Insurance Company Amoun:$5,000.00 StructureConduit LocationColumbus Hospital on Seventh Street. This bond is no longer necessary due to the fact The Department of Public Works has been provided with a certificate of insurance. The above captioned bond should be deemed released and cancelled as to future liability in accordance with the provisions of the City Ordinances. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the Comptroller and the Commissioner of Public Works be and they hereby are authorized to cancel the bond in the amount of $5,000 for the Conduit at Columbus Hospital on Seventh Street PASSED AYES-13 NOES-0 NO. 18 CHANGE IN CONTRACT PETROLEUM BULK STORAGE COMPLIANCE UPGRADE -PHASE 11-1 POLICE GARAGE, STREETS GARAGE, ENGINE 25 I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Petroleum Bulk Storage Compliance Upgrade, Phase 11-1, Police Garage, Streets Garage, Engine 25, Tyree Organization, Ltd., C #92010114. Removal of an additional 2,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil at the Police Garage. Credit for not installing the 8,000 gallon fuel oil tank at the Police Garage. Install jersey barriers in lieu of pipe bollards for the protection of the above ground storage tanks at the Streets Garage. Add $160,000.00 Deduct $ 22,000.00 Deduct $ 1,620.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of One Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Three Hundred Eighty and 00/100 Dollars ($136,380.00). Summary:Current Contract Amount$ 734,493.00 This Change Order Add $ 136,380.00 Revised Contract Amount$ 870,873.00 These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract was let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Engineer (R & D Engineering) and the Department of Public Page 12 00-0125.txt Works and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 34320106 445100 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works 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 January H, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order, to Tyree Organization, Ltd., an increase in the amount of $13380.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Petroleum Bulk Storage Compliance Upgrade - Phase 11- 1, Police Garage, Streets Garage, Engine 25, C #92010114. Funds for this project are available in CPF 34320106 445 100 -Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 19 CHANGE IN CONTRACT PETROLEUM BULK STORAGE COMPLIANCE UPGRADE -PHASE 11-2 PARKS, POLICE, FIRE, EAST SIDE TRANSFER STATION I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Petroleum Bulk Storage Compliance Upgrade, Phase 11-2, Parks, Police, Fire, East Side Transfer Station, Tyree Organization, Ltd., C #92010122. 1 .Removal of an additional 1,000 tons of contaminated soil at several fire department sites. 2.Credit for not removing the 500 gallon tank at former Engine 21. 3.Credit for not removing the 3,000 gallon tank at the East Side Transfer Station. Add $ 63,000.00 Deduct $ 400.00 Deduct $ 600.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Sixty Two Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($62,000.00) Summary Current Contract Amount$ 701,450.00 This Change Order Add $ 62,000.00 Revised Contract Amount$ 763,450.00 These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract was let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Engineer (R & D Engineering) and the Department of Public Works and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 34320106 445100 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works 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 January 18, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order, to Tyree Organization, Ltd., an increase in the amount of $62,000.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Page 13 00-0125.txt Petroleum Bulk Storage Compliance Upgrade - Phase 11-2, Parks, Police, Fire, East Side Transfer Station, C #92010122. Funds for this project are available in CPF 34320106 445 100 -Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 20 APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENT FOR PAYMENT OF A SUM EQUAL TO THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WAGES AND COMPENSATION BENEFITS Mr. William Link, Machine Operator (Permanent) in the Division of Water was on disabil from 10/26/99 through 11/21/99. Pursuant to the City Ordinance, Chapter 35, Article Section 22, each employee is entitled to a difference in pay allowance under the provision of the Worker's Compensation Law for a period not to exceed 6 months. Therefore, Mr. Link is entitled to a difference in pay. The normal salary f or 19 days $2,540.68(based on a daily rate of $133.72) .Less deductionsfor Federal Tax - $342. State Tax- $104.31, FICA/Med. - $193.61 andNew York State Retirement Contribution $76.19. The payment from the Compensation Carrier was $1,520.00 making the difference the employee of $304.00. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated January 11, 2000 be received and filed, and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to pay William Link, Machine Operator-Water in the Division of Water in the amount of $304.00 for difference in pay allowance under the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law from 10/26/99 through 11/21/99. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 21 EMERGENCY REPAIRS ELECTRICAL GENERATOR AT COL. WARD PUMP STATION During routine maintenance, the 39 year old electrical generator at the Colonel Ward Pump Station was found to have leaking head gaskets that made the generator inoperable. The electrical generator is critical in the event of a power outage. Without it, water could not be produced. Because of this, the Commissioner of Public Works considered the generator repair an emergency condition and authorized Syracuse Supply Company to make repairs in the amount not to exceed $23,600.00. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated January 11, 2000, be received and filed, and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to award an emergency contract for Electrical Generator at Colonel Ward Pumping Station, to Syracuse Supply Company, in an amount not to exceed $23,600.00. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 Page 14 00-0125.txt NO. 22 MAIN/TUPPER POLICE PRECINCT CONSTRUCTION COSTS As requested by Your Honorable Body during the meeting of 1/11/00 I have listed below the current construction cost for the new Main/Tupper Police Precinct. $2,757,140General Construction Bid 108,847Change Order #1 approved 93,727Change Order #2 (Submitted 11/3/99; item #18) 41,481Change Order #3 (Submitted 11/3/99; item #19) $3,001,195 $ 311,677Electrical Contract Bid 8,750Change Order #1 approved 45,436Change Order #2 approved $ 365,863 $ 225,426Plumbing Contract Bid $ 218,350HVAC Contract Bid $3,810,834Construction Value to Date Please be advised that there are additional items that will be presented as change in contract submittals to Your Honorable Body as soon as the consulting architect and our department have completed the evaluation of the contractors' requests. Items currently being reviewed include drilled pier obstructions, foundation revisions at column line #1, vault slab removal, rolling shutters, elevator sump, glazed block cove base, additional foundation insulation, canopy tower revisions, temporary heat, and contract delay claims. These items are currently estimated at $141,000. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 23 NEW FLOOD INSURANCE MAPS FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FEE - FLOOD ZONE CERTIFICATION LETTERS On August 23, 1999, the new flood insurance maps issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became official. The new maps supercede the original flood maps which were dated November 18, 1981. Since 1981, the Division of Engineering has been issuing " Flood Zone Certification Letters" for those properties outside the Zone A Flood Hazard area. These certification letters are needed by property owners having government guaranteed mortgages in order for them to either reduce the premium or eliminate the need for the flood insurance. Chapter 189 (Flood Damage Prevention) of the ordinances of the City of Buffalo specifies a fee of forty dollars ($40.00) for the " FLOOD ZONE CERTIFICATION LETTER" . Now that the new flood maps have become official, the previously issued flood zone certification letters are void. The new flood study, by recognizing a lower elevation for the base flood (100 year flood) has actually reduced the size of the Zone A Flood Hazard areas. Consequently, if a property was not in a Zone A Flood Hazard area on the 1981 maps, in almost all cases, it will not be in the flood zone on the new maps. It would, therefore, seem unfair to charge the property owner the full fee to reissue the Flood Zone Certification letter. I am, therefore, respectfully suggesting that in those cases where the original property owner has in his possession a Page 15 00-0125.txt valid Flood Zone Certification letter, the present schedule be revised to provide for a reduced fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for a revalidated Flood Zone Certification letter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 24 820 ELMWOOD AVENUE; PAYPHONE APPLICATION Mr. Michael Magloin of Action Locksmith, P.O. Box 539, Buffalo, New York, 14213, has requested permission to install a public payphone within City right of way as described in Chapter 441 (Telephone Facilities) of the City Ordinances. The proposed payphone location is 820 Elmwood Avenue attached to the existing building face. The Department of Public Works has reviewed this application and has no objection to the installation of said payphone. However, before a license may be issued, each individual proposed location must be approved by Your Honorable Body in accordance with Chapter 441-4 of the City Ordinances as revised (C.C.P.# 136 of December 26, 1995). REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS NO. 25 PERMISSION TO HIRE CONSULTANT - RECONSTRUCTION OF MAIN STREET-BAILEY AVENUE TO HUMBOLDT PKWY FEDERAL AID PROJECTS PIN 513403 AND PIN 503493 Permission is requested to hire a consulting engineering firm for design, bidding, contract administration and construction inspection for the reconstruction of Main Street from Bailey Avenue ( the Humboldt Parkway Interchange. This is a Federal Aid Highway Project that has been approved as part of Erie-Niagara Region's FiveYear Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Project costs are 80% reimbursable to the City by the FWHA and assuming New York State continues to approve the Marchiselli Funding Program, an additional 14% would be reimbursed. Construction costs for this project are estimated at $19.5 Million with consultant design and inspection fees between 15% - 20% of construction costs or in excess of $3 Million. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has been progressing to design process to date with public hearings scheduled in the next several months. Upon approval of an acceptable design scheme NYSDOT has asked the City to administer the project. I respectfully request your Honorable Body's permission to hire an engineering consultant to design and administer this project. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORN NO. 26 REPAIRS TO GATES CIRCLE MONUMENT ITEM NO. 26, C.C.P. 11/16/99 I hereby request permission of your Honorable Body to authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to prepare Page 16 00-0125.txt plans and specifications and to advertise for sealed bids for the necessary work to restore the Gates Circle Monument. On December 21, 1998 a vehicle struck the monument causing considerable damage. The City recovered $50,000.00 which was the limit of insurance coverage the motorist had ( see Item No. 26, C.C.P. 11/16/99 ). The estimate for this work is approximately $90,000.00. The additional funds for this project are available in the Public Works Bond Account 34310506, Infrastructure Improvements. JNG:DEK:SCP:DJP Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated January 18, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to prepare plans and specifications and to advertise for sealed bids for necessary work to restore the Gates Circle Monument. Additional funds for the project are available in the Public Works Bond Account 34 10506, Infrastructure Improvements. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 Avenue to a point 180 south of Porter Avenue FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NO. 27 DRUG ASSET FORFEITURE CHECKS RECEIVED ITEM NO. 104, C.C.P. 2/2/88 8155-00111051C2-99-0103 $ 1,281.00 9155-00111053C2-99-0060 3,907.20 8155-00111054C2-98-0126 455.60 8155-00111076C2-99-0008 3,299.99 TOTAL DEPOSIT $ 8,943.79 The above referenced property has been administratively forfeited by the Drug Enforcement Administration. (DEA). The checks were received by this Department and duty deposited in the Trust & Agency Account, #20010000-389001. 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. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 28 INCREASE PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL DUMPING 16 C.C.P. JAN 11, 2000 All illegal dumping summonses issued by members of the Page 17 00-0125.txt Buffalo Police Department are made returnable to the City of Buffalo Administrative Adjudication Bureau. The Administrative Adjudication Bureau is responsible for among other things, processing and maintaining the information requested in your most recent correspondence. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 29 BUFFALO NEWS ARTICLE, CITY EDITION, JANUARY 5, 2000 REGARDING POLICE VEHICLES In response to the recent article in the Buffalo Evening News regarding police vehicles, I submit the following: (1) Attached is the purchase price for vehicles purchased 4 years ago. The Chevy price car-e out to be $20,446 each, not the $14,000 that Council Member Fontana quoted in the news article. It should also be noted that the price of $26,000 for each vehicle included items such as prisoner cages, hard seats in the back and radios and other related equipment. The base price is $19,392. (2) It is imperative that we purchase larger vehicles to accommodate the equipment in marked patrol vehicles, such as shot gun racks, MCTs, hard seats and prisoner cages and possibly video cameras. (3) In addition to the 20 Crown Vic marked police vehicles, this department has started a pilot program and has purchased 10 Chevy Impalas which are approximately $300 cheaper than the Crown Vic. The Impalas are front wheel drive. After one year, the department will make an assessment as to the feasibility of continuing to purchase these vehicles. (4) Also, be advised that there is an added expense of training and possibly re-tooling vehicles when changing over makes of cars, which is obviously an added expense. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 30 DESIGNATION OF 36 NASH STREET AS A LOCAL LANDMARK ITEM NO. 116, C.C.P., 1/11/00 You requested the Corporation Counsel to prepare a resolution to have 36 Nash Street declared a local landmark. The appropriate process to designate a property a landmark is proscribed in Chapter 337, Article III of the Code of the City of Buffalo. A completed application must first be submitted to the Preservation Board. The Preservation Board would then schedule a public hearing no more than sixty (60) days after receiving the application. Notice of that hearing must be given to the owner of the proposed landmark and such notice must be published at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. Within ninety (90) days of the receipt of the completed application, the Preservation Board shall make a recommendation to the Common Council on whether landmark status should be granted. The Preservation Board shall base its determination on the criteria provided in Section 337-15 of the Code. Their report to the Common Council will explain the rationale for their determination whether or not to grant the landmark status. The report will be filed with the City Clerk for the Council's next stated meeting. Page 18 00-0125.txt The Council will then refer the report to the Legislation Committee, where a public hearing will be held. The public hearing may be waived if the owner of the proposed landmark consents to such waiver. Otherwise, notice of that hearing must be given to the owner of the proposed landmark and such notice must be published at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. Within thirty (30) days of the public hearing, the Legislation Committee shall take action upon the recommendation and report of the Preservation Board. The Committee may approve, disapprove or modify a designation. However, if a designation is modified, the Committee shall hold an additional public hearing prior to giving its approval. The full Common Council may thereafter approve or disapprove the designation of a proposed landmark, landmark site or historic district and shall set forth its specific reasons for approval or disapproval. Once the landmark designation has been made, the Secretary of the Preservation Board shall file a description of the landmark with the City Clerk, the Director of the Division of Planning and the Department of Public Works, who shall record the designation on the appropriate maps. A description or map of said landmark, landmark site or historic district shall also be filed in the office of the Erie County Clerk by the Corporation Counsel in such form and manner as shall best provide notice to prospective buyers of the affected property. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact this office. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 31 EASEMENT AGREEMENT 707 WASHINGTON STREET The Director of Real Estate has requested the Law Department and other City departments to comment on an easement agreement between the City of Buffalo and Adelphia Communications for an underground cable line at 707 Washington Street. The Washington Street address is currently utilized by the Fire Department as the Buffalo Fire Training Center. Upon our review of the easement agreement, we find it to be satisfactory. The form submitted to this department needed to be revised for minor corrections. Such revisions have been communicated to Adelphia and they have no objection. The City's interests are sufficiently protected by the indemnification language and a provision in the agreement to restore the property upon the termination of the agreement. Assuming the other City departments have no other outstanding issues over the agreement, the Law Department has no objections. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 32 PROCEDURES-MEDIA OUTLET You have requested information on securing permission to use the media outlets in the rear of the Common Council Chambers. The outlets 'in the rear of the Chamber are provided as a courtesy to the news media in their coverage of the Common Council's meetings. The system is an enhancement of the audio system connected to the microphones used by the Councilmembers and other Page 19 00-0125.txt recognized speakers. No one has the right of automatic access. The Council has allowed recognized media personnel to use the system because their use has not hindered or interfered with the Common Council's performance of its duties. The media's use of the system has always been subject to the direction of the Council President and the City Clerk, and now additionally, the Office of Telecommunications. The City of Buffalo has a contract with a production company to record the Common Council's meetings to provide greater public access to the proceedings of the Common Council. Their technical needs have priority over all others. As you have been advised by the Council President, your equipment is responsible for audio problems within our system. There has been a discernible difference in sound quality when your equipment is 'in place. Until it has been determined that your equipment will not interfere with the City's audio system, we would ask that you refrain from using the media outlets. It is not our intention to deny you the right to record Common Council meetings. You are free to attend all open meetings of the Council and are invited to use any recording devices you desire as long as it does not disrupt or interfere with the regular flow of City business. If you have any questions, please contact my office. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 33 OWNERSHIP NEAR BERGER BUILDING ITEM NO. 93, C.C.P., 12/28/99 Attached please find the latest correspondence from Ellicott Development Company as it relates to ownership interests within the vicinity of the L.L. Berger Building. Filed in the City Clerks Office. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 34 PRIVATE SNOW PLOWING COMPANIES ITEM NO. 106, C.C.P., 1/11/00 You requested a response from the Law Department regarding the use of private snow plowing companies during snow emergencies, Attached please find a copy of Item No. 42, C.C.P., March 18, 1997 from the Law Department which responded to a similar question posed a few years ago. REFERRED TO THE SNOW REMOVAL TASK FORCE NO. 35 REVIEW APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PUBLIC COLLECTIONS BOARD OF APPEALS C.C.P., 12/28/99, NO. 1 The Corporation Counsel conferred with the Division of Collections and reports (as verified by that Division as of January 6, 2000) that the following appointee to the Public Collections Board of Appeals has no outstanding debts to the City: Gerald E. Kelly REMOVED AND FILED NO. 36 REVIEW APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE EXAMINING BOARD OF PLUMBERS C.C.P., 12/28/99, Page 20 00-0125.txt NO. 2 The Corporation Counsel conferred with the Division of Collections and reports (as verified by that Division as of January 6, 2000) that the following appointee to the Examining Board of Plumbers has no outstanding debts to the City: Samuel J. Ricchiazzi, Sr. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 37 REVIEW REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE HOME IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY BOARD C.C.P., 12/28/99, NO. 4 The Corporation Counsel conferred with the Division of Collections and reports (as verified by that Division as of January 6, 2000) that the following appointee to the Home Improvement Advisory Board has no outstanding debts to the City: Mary Rose Zizzo RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 38 BERGER BUILDING Pursuant to the request from the Common Council at the January 4, 2000 Community Development Committee meeting we are responding to questions regarding the Berger Building. The questions were as follows Breakdown of Properties owned by BURA. Attached is a complete list of BURA owned properties. BURA owns two (2) buildings, Bergers and the Market Arcade. The remaining properties are vacant land. The specifications for the roof and interior work and a timeline for their completion. Attached are the roof and interior specifications. The roof renovations will be completed two (2) weeks from the start date and the interior work will be completed thirty (30) days from the start date. A report on any discussions Mr. Paladino's group has engaged in to secure private financing. Attached is a letter from Mr. Paladino explaining the status of their discussions with various financial institutions. A breakdown of other projects and proposals that may be funded from the same line the $385,000.00 will be taken from. Currently, there is $393,828.00 in the account and there are no other projects this department is looking to providing from this account. Furthermore, no projects were denied Funds. Total cost to the city and the financial return. The total cost to the city is an amount to exceed $385,000.00 for the roof and interior work plus the transfer of the property for $1.00. The property is assessed at $450,000.00 and it is estimated that the c1tv taxes will be $26,000-$27,000 annually. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 39 APPT.-BLDG. INSPECTOR (INTER) (CD) ITEM NO. 63, C.C.P. DECEMBER 14, 1999 I would like to provide your honorable body with the Page 21 00-0125.txt following information: The Building Inspectors that were hired since June of 1999 have been assigned to inspect certain districts that governed by census tracks. These inspectors are responsible for the existing conditions of both commercial residential properties as well as licenses and repair permits. At this time we have no plans for a full time lead inspector and there is no lead inspector in the existing budget. I Division of Inspections, Licenses and Permits has several inspectors that are qualified for this position and at the present time are on loan to the Lead Program when inspections are needed. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 40 716 JEFFERSON AVENUE ENVIRONMENTAL The Office for the Environment is requesting additional funds to cover the cost incurred during Phase I environmental assessment of the above property. The work scope was expanded to conduct the necessary research associated with three contiguous properties instead of the original single lot. Three properties will be assessed since initial research indicated the lots were once the location of a large commercial/industrial building. The additional funds are required to conduct the additional background research. The Contract Summary is as follows: Original Contract: $3,080.00 Change Order #1 $ 650.00 New Contract Total $3,730.00 I recommend that your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Community Development to issue a change order to Acres International as set forth above. Funds for this work are available in Bond Fund 202-717-005. REFERRED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE NO. 41 FOURTH CHANGE IN CONTRACT 91994800 ALLENDALE THEATER - INTERIOR RENOVATION - GENERAL During the construction of the above project, certain items that were unforeseen at the time the bids were let required attention. Therefore, we recommend that the following changes be made to Contract 91994800 with Gianadda Construction: 1) Replace damaged basement lock. $ 100.00 2)Paint extra coats at lobby, labor and material. 1,426.00 3) Stain glass wood window frames material only. 1,250.00 4) steel roll-up fire doors. 6,900.00 5) Structural work at front entrance including security. 3,795.00 6)Soffit work at lobby. 511.00 7) Kick plates at front doors, material only. 100.00 8) Peeling paint at auditorium ceiling, labor and material. overhead and profit. 1,494.00 Total ADD $ 2,337.00 Contract Summary: $17,913 .00 Original Contract Amount $279,888.00 Change Order No.1 $ 5,404.85 Change Order No.2 13,823.25 Page 22 00-0125.txt Change Order No.3 123,613.00 Change Order No.4 (This Increase) 17,913 .00 New Contract Amount $440,642.10 These costs have been reviewed and approved by Foit-Albert Associates, Project Architectural Consultants. Funds for this extra work are available in Munis Org. Code 34640106. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Community Development to issue a change order to Gianadda Construction, as set forth above. Mrs. Lotempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Community Development dated January 20, 2000, be received and filed, and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 4, to Gianadda Construction, an increase in the amount of $17,913.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Afflendale Theater -Interior, Contract 91994800. Funds for this project are available in Munis Org. Code 34640106. Passed Ayes-13, Noes-0 NO. 42 GENESEE / URBAN DEVELOPMENT ZONE - PERMISSION TO EXECUTE AND ENTER INTO AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT The Department of Public Works and the Department of Community Development is desirous to acquire an easement along the Louisen Street side of 1014 Northampton from the reputed property owner the Peter Certo Corporation. The easement is necessary to accommodate the widening of Louisen Street. Louisen Street is being widened to establish a tractor trailer rout leading to Nabisco along a commercial block in lieu of the current route on Kehr Street which is all residential. Community Development requests permission from the Common Council to: authorize Corporation Counsel to draft the necessary legal instrument(s) and to authorize the Mayor of Buffalo to sign said instruments and enter into the same. Easement area being sought from the Peter Certo Corporation is parallel to Louisen Street and is approximately 15' x 214.5' or 3,217 sq. ft. The easement being sought will be granted to the City without monetary exchange in consideration for the physical infrastructure improvements to the area. The easement agreement carries the same responsibilities and restriction as the City's standard right-of-way. I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and the correct description of the projects purpose and conditions. I hereby request of Your Honorable Body to grant the above request and t give authorization to Corporation Counsel and the Mayor to proceed forward with the easement agreement. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 43 GENESEE / URBAN DEVELOPMENT ZONE - Page 23 00-0125.txt PERMISSION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY ALONG LOUISEN STREET. The Department of Public Works and the Department of Community Development is desirous to have conveyed to the City a parcel of private owned land from the reputed property owner Alyce L. Anderson. The property being sought is necessary to accommodate a tractor-trailer turning radius of Genesee onto Louisen Street. Community Development requests permission from the Common Council authorize Corporation Counsel to draft the necessary legal instrument and authorize the Mayor of Buffalo to sign and enter into the same. The property area requesting to be conveyed from Alyce L. Anderson is 1352 Genesee Street, the corner of Louisen and Genesee Streets. The triangular shape parcel is approximately 1,478 sq.ft. The property being sought will conveyed to the City in consideration for reimbursement of the grantors le fees, up to but not to exceed $2,000 and for consideration of infrastructure improvements to Louisen Street. The easement agreement carries the same responsibilities and restrictions as the City's standard right-of-way. I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct description the projects purpose and conditions. I hereby request of Your Honorable Body to grant the above request and give authorization to Corporation Counsel and the Mayor to proceed forward with the conveyance agreement. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 44 GREEN GOLD SITE DESIGNATION ECONOMIC INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ITEM NO. 131, C.C.P. 10/19/2000 The Division of Planning has reviewed the request to designate William Gaiter Parkway, The Industrial Green District and the Union Ship Canal sites as Urban Renewal Areas and conclude the following: The fundamental purpose of Urban Renewal designation is for acquisition, clearance and disposition of property for public and private benefit. The City of Buffalo has always had eminant domain as a way of acquiring property for public benefit. In the case of the Union Ship Canal, the City of Buffalo currently owns the parcel and it is controlled through zoning with the Buffalo Coastal District. William Gaiter Parkway for the most part is zoned commercial/industrial with the City operating an incubator building on one of the parcels and is located in a designated Ecomonic Development Zone. The Industrial Green District is the only area which is absent any special overlay zones or economic incentive zones that has a large commercial/industrial mix. The Division Planning suggests that the City of Buffalo expand the Economic Development Zone designation to include the Buffalo Green District. The Division of Planning is providing your honorable body with land use map, of the areas with ownership information. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 45 MAIN - LASALLE PLACE MARKET RATE NEW HOUSING PROGRAM Page 24 00-0125.txt C.C.P. 499 JANUARY 11, 2000 Pursuant to the request of the Common Council attached for your perusal please find the additional documentation associated with the proposed Main-LaSalle Market Rate New Housing Project as follows: 1. A complete copy of the Main-LaSalle Revitalization Project Soil Management Plan as prepared by URS Griener Consultants, Inc.; dated October, 1998, revised February, 1999 and further revised March 1999; 2. A copy of the Main-LaSalle Revitalization Project Summary of Project Activities as prepared by URS Griener Consultants, Inc.; 3. A complete copy of the Main-LaSalle Revitalization Project Preliminary In-House Scoping Session for preparation of a Generic Environmental Impact Statement, dated May 22, 1997; 4. A copy of the Main-LaSalle Revitalization Project Combined Notice State Environmental Quality Review Act Declaration, dated June 6, 1997; 5. A copy of the Main-LaSalle Revitalization Project Combined Notice State Environmental Quality Review Act Declaration, dated April 29, 1998; 6. A copy of the Main-LaSalle Revitalization Project State Environmental Quality Review Act Notice of Completion of Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement, dated June 12, 1998; 7. A copy of the Main-LaSalle Revitalization Project State Environmental Quality Review Act " Findings Statement", dated June 23, 1998. Please note that at such time as the New York State Department of Environment and Conservation issues its final Certification Report a true and complete copy of same shall be filed with this Honorable Body. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 46 MONTHLY REPORT OF LICENSES ISSUED IN DECEMBER 1999. I am respectfully submitting the enclosed report of licenses issued in the month of December 1999 by the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 47 IN-REM PROPERTIES POLICY AND PROCEDURES SALE OF IN-REM PROPERTIES ITEM #149, C.C.P. 11/30/99 The above item has been referred to the Department of Community Development for a response. The resolution indicates that city-owned property should not be sold to individuals or businesses that have a history of property code violations. The resolution also requests the Law Department to investigate enacting an ordinance preventing the sale of City property to property code violators. The Department of Community Development, Division of In-Rem is charged with the management and disposition of properties acquired by the City of Buffalo through tax foreclosure. our policies and procedures require that all requests to purchase property be reviewed and released by the following city departments: a.Department of Community Development, City Planning Page 25 00-0125.txt and BURA - to determine if properties are needed for public purposes or are needed for current or future developments. b.Division of Collections - to determine if purchaser has any outstanding taxes, liens or other obligations owed to the City of Buffalo. C. Department of Inspections - to determine that there are no outstanding housing code violations against the purchaser or properties owned by the purchaser, business or Corporation. d.District Councilmember - is advised of the name of purchaser and property requested to be purchased. The above procedures have been instituted over the years to prevent sale of city-owned property to purchasers or homesteaders with a poor history of non-payment of taxes and other liens or property code violations. While we make every attempt to identify delinquent tax and property code violators, we recognize that no policy or procedure is fool proof. We are not aware of any recent sale of city-owned property to a known property code violator. With regard to enacting legislation that would prevent known and persistent property code violators from acquiring city-owned properties, the Department of Community Development would fully support such legislation. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 48 PERMIT FEES In response to the above stated Common Council communication, I would like to supply your Honorable Body with t following information. We in the Department of Community Development, Division of Inspections, Licenses a Permits have received complaints from homeowners and builders in reference to the fees charged for Building Permit The establishment of a fair and equitable fee structure should be based upon a work study performed on the actual time takes to process the plans, permit and the time required for the actual inspection of the property. The fee current charged is based upon previous fee structures and has been skewed over the years by arbitrary increases. Should a Task Force be formed to study the fee structure, representatives of the Division of Inspections, Licenses and Permits available for any assistance. It is my sincere hope that this response satisfies your inquiry. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 49 REMOVAL OF PROPERTY FROM VACANT HOUSES AND BUILDINGS In response to the above stated Common Council communication I would like to supply your Honorable Body with the following information. The removal of privately owned articles by employees of the City of Buffalo, in particular Building Inspectors employed by the Division of Inspections, Licenses and Permits, is not an activity within our jurisdiction. As we inspect buildings for compliance to applicable building and property codes, we are glad to accompany personnel from the Departments of Police, Fire and the Impact Team. Access to structures to inspect for code violation., help our department determine the condition of buildings of this nature. It is my sincere hope that this response satisfies your inquiry. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION Page 26 00-0125.txt NO. 50 REQUEST TO FORGIVE DEMOLITION COSTS LAVERNE PHILLIPS The Department of Community Development does not have the authority to recommend forgiveness of demolition costs, and thus will defer this matter to the Comptroller's office. After reviewing the information provided to the Common Council from the Comptroller's office regarding this matter, this Department concurs with the Comptroller's recommendation. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 51 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS 174 ROSE, 252.50' N HIGH VACANT LOT: 251 X 1061 ASSESSED VALUATION $1,200 The Department of Community Development, Division of In-Rem Properties, has received a request to purchase 174 Rose Street from Mr. E. Paul Smith, 968 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14204. Mr. Smith owns a single family home at 178 Rose Street and would like to purchase 174 Rose Street for extra yard space. The Department of Community Development and Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no outstanding taxes, building code violations, or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Mr. Thomas PP. Tighe of R.W.. Bronstein Corporation, 3666 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14226. He has estimated the value of the property to be Eight Hundred Dollars ($800). The Division of In-Rem Properties concurs with the appraisers estimate of value. The results of our negotiations are that Mr. E. Smith has agreed and is prepared to pay Eight Hundred Dollars ($800) for the subject property. He has also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fees and cost of the legal description. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 174 Rose Street in the amount of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800). 1 am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 52 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS 148 WOODLAWN, EAST CORNER OF MASTEN VACANT LOT: 66' X 1271 W/A/P 321 X 271 IN REAR ASSESSED VALUATION:$ 4,300 154 WOODLAWN, 66.661 E MASTEN VACANT LOT:32' X 1001 ASSESSED VALUATION:1,600 The Department of Community Development, Division of In-Rem Properties, has received a request to purchase 148 and 154 Woodlawn Avenue from Mr. Otis Tillman on behalf of Gospel Expansion Foundation, 461 Masten Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14209. Mr. Tillman intends to use the properties for additional yard space for children attending the Page 27 00-0125.txt SONFEST CAMP during inclement weather and provide the community access to the food and clothing pantry year round. The Department of Community Development and Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no outstanding taxes, building code violations, or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Mr. Gary Ersing of Upstate Appraisal, Inc., 280 Cayuga Road, Buffalo, New York 14225. He has estimated the value of the properties to be Five Thousand Twenty Dollars ($5,020.00). The Division of In-Rem Properties has investigated the sale of similar properties in the subject area. Sales prices range from Thirty-Two Cents (.32) to Sixty-Seven Cents (.67) a square foot. The results of our negotiations are that Gospel Expansion Foundation has agreed and is prepared to pay Five Thousand Twenty Dollars ($5,020.00), which is Forty Cents (.40) a square foot for the subject parcels. They have also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fees and cost of the legal descriptions. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 148 and 154 Woodlawn Avenue to Gospel Expansion Foundation in the amount of Five Thousand Twenty Dollars ($5,020.00). I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 53 REPORT OF AUCTION - BID 97 MOSELLE, 301 N MCKIBBIN LOT SIZE: 30' X 1051 ASSESSED VALUATION LAND - $2,500 TOTAL 10,000 On May 27th, 1999 a public auction was held by the Comptroller's Office and the Department of Community Development. After due notice and advertisement, the following bid was received for the above captioned property: ADDRESSBID AMOUNTPURCHASER NAME AND ADDRESS 97 Moselle$ 200.00Mr. Shawn LaPorte 10 Alice Court Street Buffalo, New York 14204 The subject property is a two family dwelling acquired by the City of Bufflo through tax foreclosure in 1998. The purchaser intends to acquire, rehabilitate and rent for income purposes. The purchaser has provided a plan and estimate of repair costs to bring the building into code compliance. He has also provided proof of his financial ability to complete the cost of purchase and repairs. The bid price is the amount to be received by the City. The buyer will be required to pay a ten percent buyer premium to Cash Realty and Auction. The Department of Community Development and Division of Collections have no objection to the sale. There are no taxes, liens or building code violations owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the bid of Mr. Shawn LaPorte in the amount of Two Hundred Page 28 00-0125.txt Dollars ($200.00). I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer for title and that the Mayor by authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 54 REPORT OF AUCTION - BID 108 ROHR, 184 S NORTHAMPTON LOT SIZE: 32' X 1051 ASSESSED VALUATION LAND - $2,100 TOTAL 25,600 On May 27, 1999 a public auction was held by the Comptrollers Office and the Department of Community Development. After due notice and advertisement, the following bid was received for the above captioned property: PURCHASER ADDRESSBID AMOUNTNAME AND ADDRESS 108 Rohr$3,000.00Mr. Shawn LaPorte 10 Alice Court Buffalo, New York 14204 The subject property is a single family dwelling acquired by the City of Buffalo through tax foreclosure in 1994. The purchaser intends to acquire, rehabilitate and rent for income purposes. The purchaser has provided a plan and estimate of repair costs to bring the building into code compliance. He has also provided proof of his financial ability to complete the cost of purchase and repairs. The bid price is the amount to be received by the City. The buyer will be required to pay a ten percent buyer premium to Cash Realty and Auction. The Department of Community Development and Division of Collections have no objection to the sale. There are no taxes, liens or building code violations owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the bid of Mr. Shawn LaPorte in the amount of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000). I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer for title and that the Mayor by authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE THE COMMON COUNCIL NO. 55 RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS 103 SHUMWAY, 382.50' N WILLIAM VACANT LOT 301 X 105 ASSESSED VALUATION $1,700 The Department of Community Development, Division of In-Rem Properties, has received a request to purchase 103 Shumway Street from Ms. Eula L. Bailey, 109 Shumway Street, Buffalo, New York 14206. She intends to use the property for extra yard space. The Department of Community Development and Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no outstanding taxes, building code violations, or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Mr. Robert E. Jones of Jones Real Estate, Appraisal & Financial Service, Inc., 1325 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo, Page 29 00-0125.txt New York 14215. He has estimated the value of the property to be One Thousand Dollars ($1,000). The Division of In-Rem Properties concurs with the appraisers estimate of value. The results of our negotiations are that Ms. Eula Bailey has agreed and is prepared to pay One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for the subject property. She has also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fees and cost of the legal description. I am recommending that Your Honorable Bodyapprove the sale of 103 Shumway Street in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000). 1 am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 56 REPORT OF AUCTION BID 331 VERMONT, EAST CORNER OF FIFTEENTH LOT SIZE: 25' X 116' ASSESSED VALUATION LAND - $3,900 TOTAL $48,500 On May 27 the, 1999 a public auction was held by the Comptroller's Office and the Department of Community Development. After due notice and advertisement, the following bid was received for the above captioned property: ADDRESSBID AMOUNT NAME AND ADDRESS 331 Vermont$500.00 PURCHASER Mr. Eugene Wass, 5078Chestnut Ridge Road Orchard Park, New York 14217 The subject property consists of a commercial building with two or more living quarters acquired by the City through tax foreclosure in 1999. The purchaser intends to acquire, rehabilitate and rent for income purposes. The purchaser has provided a plan and estimate of repair costs to bring the building into code compliance. He has also provided proof of his financial ability to complete the cost of purchase and repairs. The bid price is the amount to be received by the City. The buyer will be required to pay a ten percent buyer premium to Cash Realty and Auction. The Department of Community Development and Division of Collections have no objection to the sale. There are no taxes, liens or building code violations owned to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the bid of Mr. Eugene Wass in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). I am further recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer for title and that the Mayor by authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 57 CONTRACT SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BUFFALO AND BUFFALO POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION JULY 1, 1998 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000 Attached please find a Memorandum of Agreement setting Page 30 00-0125.txt forth the terms of the contract settlement between the City of Buffalo and Buffalo PBA for the contract period, July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2000. The settlement is applicable to approximately 940 sworn members of the Buffalo Police Department. It provides a 3% salary increase for fiscal year 1998-1999, and a 3% salary increasing for 1999-2000. In addition, this contract settlement provides an increase in longevity from $75.00 to $125.00. The parties have also agreed that employees hired after 6/30/00 may receive the two lowest cost health insurance plans without contribution; any employee electing other coverage will be required to pay the full cost of the difference in premium between the second lowest plan and the higher cost plan. The parties further agreed that the City will have the right to change schedules and shift to accommodate education and training for special units and state mandated supervisory training. Your approval of this contract settlement is respectfully requested. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Buffalo and the Buffalo Police Benevolent Association for the contract period, July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2000 be and hereby is ratified and approved. PASSED AYES-13 NOES-0 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES, PARKS AND RECREATION NO. 58 PERMISSION TO SET UP T&A ACCOUNTS I am requesting permission to set up two T&A accounts as follows: Ferry-Grider $50,000.00 Frederick Douglass Towers$50,000-00 Please be advised we have received an advancement from Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority in the amount of $25,000.00 Thank you for your consideration in this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE NO. 59 RESPONSE TO AUDIT-HSPR GOLF FEE REVENUE ITEM NO. 11, C. C.P. DECEMBER 28, 1999 As per Council's request during the Finance Committee review of the Golf Course Audit, the Department of Human Services, Parks and Recreation submits the following: 1) A questionnaire is being prepared by Human Services, Parks and Recreation staff to be sent to all golf season permit holders, and the presidents of all golf clubs using City facilities, asking for information on conditions of golf courses. A sample of the questionnaire and a summary of results will be submitted to Council when completed. 2) The Department of Public Works will respond to Council directly regarding the installation of irrigation/sprinklers of all three golf courses. 3) Council should be aware that the Department of Human Services, Parks and Recreation has been working with the Pest Management Board on Pesticide Sunset Ordinance Page 31 00-0125.txt issues. A specific concern to the Department is the maintenance of golf course "greens" without the use of chemical application for weed and disease control. Generally speaking, inorganic applications cost more, are less effective and require more applications, thereby, becoming more labor-intensive. We will continue to pursue the least toxic approach (Integrated Pest Management) to golf course "greens" maintenance. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 60 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: January 6, 2000 in the Department Of Human Services, Parks & Recreation Division of Youth to the Position Of Sr. Account Typist, Provisional, Appointment, Intermediate at the Starting Salary of: $ 25,557 Paula Feaster 96 St. Mary's Rd Buffalo,14211 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF GENERAL SERVICES NO. 61 ADMINISTRATIVE VEHICLE POLICY JANURARY 11, 2000 C.C.P. #1 JANUARY 11, 2000 With regards to the above mentioned subject, attached please find a copy of the Administrative Vehicle Policy that is distributed to individuals/and or Departments who drive City owned vehicles. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION NO. 62 REPSPONSE TO H. MONSOURI REGARDING Response to your Letter of December 21, 1999 (Copy Attached) Dear Mr. Mansouri: In response to your inquiry regarding the award of professional architectural/engineering services for the Addition to School 89, Campus East, I have asked two key members of my staff to write a letter providing the information you have requested. A copy of the letter is attached. REFERREED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTEPRISE NO. 63 OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT T. PARKER - PROBLEMS WITH GED PROGRAM 181, C.C.P. 11/30/99 Pursuant to the situation addressed above, the Board has researched the concern. Attached, for your perusal, is the report. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION FROM THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY NO. 64 Page 32 00-0125.txt INFO-TRAVEL AND TRAINING BMHA Enclosed you will find the travel and training information you requested. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 855-6894. Thank you for your patience in this matter. Filed in the City Clerks Office Sincerely, Sharon M. West Executive Director REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION FROM THE BUFFALO ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE CORPORATION NO. 65 GALLAGHER BEACH, A BEACH FOR BUFFALO RES. 134, CCP NOVEMBER 16,1999 Over the years, Your Honorable Body has understandably been concerned about the lack of public access to one of our greatest assets, our waterfront, and especially the lack of a public beach for city residents This agency has long been sensitive to the need to increase public access to the water. The Inner Harbor Project includes linkage to the Riverwalk and Industrial Heritage Trail, and the South Buffalo Plan also includes access to the water along the Buffalo River, Outer Harbor, and Union Ship Canal. When considering public access, whether beach, trail system, or park, careful consideration must be given to the site's environmental condition in light of our city's past history of locating heavy industry on the waterfront and the environmental problems associated with that legacy, as well as current heavy use. Gallagher Beach as part of the Outer Harbor has always been included in the South Buffalo Redevelopment Project. Long-range plans call for a passive waterfront park with recreational boating and picnic area, and direct access to the Greenway Trail System, Gallagher Beach is currently being used by windsurfers and boaters; however it is also adjacent to an area that was once populated with heavy industry. A rigorous environmental study should be performed of the soils making up the beach area to determine if the site is, in fact, appropriate for public use and what public use. Pending favorable results of that testing, this agency certainly supports appropriate public use. The Outer Harbor and Gallagher Beach have not been included in the current ongoing environmental impact statement for the South Buffalo Redevelopment Project as the original intention was to perform a separate study. Development Downtown Inc. is more than halfway through completion of the environmental impact statement for the South Buffalo Redevelopment Project. The scoping session was held on December 1, 1999, and the GEIS is expected to be completed later this spring. Previous generations made the decision to utilize the waterfront for industrial reasons. It is now this generation's responsibility to be prudent with the future development of these once heavy industrial areas due to the environmental issues involved. For that reason, BERC supports development and implementation of a citywide protocol for environmental testing. Page 33 00-0125.txt REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 66 TOPS SUPERMARKET EXPANSION NIAGARA STREET SUPERMARKET MANAGEMENT INC. ITEM # 23, CCP 11/30/99 In response to the Common Council President's request at the Community Development Committee meeting on January 5, 2000, I am forwarding the following information as an update on the above mentioned project: A. Revised Cost/Source Breakdown. B. Minutes from the ECIDA meeting at which the bond financing and the P.I.L.O.T. were approved. C. A reduced version of the current site plan. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FROM THE CITY CLERK NO. 67 ITEM RECALLED FROM MAYOR CCP#131-12/28/99 H. HITZEL, AGENT, USE 945 NIAGARA-HUMAN SVS. FAC. ALCH. CTR. Attached please find the following item recalled from the Mayor on January 11, 2000 which is requested to be sent to the Committee on Legislation for further discussion. Mrs. Lotempio moved: That the above communication from the City Clerk, be received and filed, and That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on December 21, 1999, the petition of Howard Hitzel, agent, for permission to use 945 Niagara Street for a human services facility (outpatient alcohol clinic) be, and hereby is approved. Passed. Ayes-13, Noes-0 NO. 68 ITEM RECALLED FROM MAYOR CCP#132-12/28/99 H. HITZEL, AGENT, USE 945 NIAGARA-HUMAN SVS. FAC.-HLTH. CLINIC Attached please find the following item recalled from the Mayor on January 11, 2000 which is requested to be sent to the Committee on Legislation for further discussion. Mrs.Lotempio Moved: That the above communication from the City Clerk, be received and filed; and That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on December 21, 1999, the petition of Howard Hitzel, agent, for permission to use 945 Niagara Street for a human services facility (outpatient clinic-mental health) be, and hereby is approved. Passed. Ayes-13, Noes-0 NO. 69 1346 KENSINGTON AVE.-RESTAURANT I am writing to request that Item # 127 CCP, December 14, 1999 be reconsidered at the next Common Council meeting, January 25, 2000. Page 34 00-0125.txt Thank you for your consideration in this matter. RFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE COMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 70 SUPERMARKET MANAGEMENT INC. REZONE 260-312 PROSPECT, 185 HUDSON, 184 MARYLAND & 401 NIAGARA STREET Attached please find certification for a rezoning as per the attached address by Supermarket Management Inc. as per filed with the County Clerk's Office. RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 71 E. D'ABATO, OWNER, USE 1346 KENSINGTON AVENUE FOR A SIT-IN RESTAURANT REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 71 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: Public Works- Deborah Kader Police- David Alba Corporation Counsel- Kathleen O'Haia Community Development- Michael Muscarella Street Sanitation- Charles Luubert, Rubert Liucata Human Services, Parks/Recreation- Laura Lunie RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 72 REPORTS OF ATTENDANCE I transmit herewith communications received by me, from the various boards, commissions, agencies and authorities reporting the membership attendance at their respective meetings: Board of Ethics Buffalo Sewer Authority City Planning Board RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 73 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: January 3, 1999 in the Department of Common Council Division of to the Position of Intern VI Seasonal Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 10.00 Gwendolyn Neal, 152 Warwick, Buffalo, NY 14215 NO. 74 NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - SEASONAL/FLAT I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various Page 35 00-0125.txt departments. RECEIVED AND FILED. Amended Appointment Effective December 13, 1999 in the Department of Public Works Division of Buildings to the Position of Laborer I Seasonal Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 6.22 Joan D. Mutka, 146 Lewis Street Buffalo 14206 Ann M. Parot, 10 South Street, Buffalo 14204 Appointment Effective January 10, 2000 in the Department of Street Sanitation Division of Buildings to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: $6.92 Phillip E. Anderson 125 Shumway Street Buffalo, NY 14206 James C. Cavanaugh 19 Sumner Place Buffalo, NY 14211 Daniel L. Hussar 86 Roma Buffalo, NY 14215 Salvatore A. LoDestro 21 Rosedale Street Buffalo, NY 14207 Jeffrey J. Mathewson 454 Breckenridge Buffalo, NY 14213 Willie Pennyamon 24 Paderewski Donald B. Pieczynski 17 Krakow Street Buffalo, NY 14206 Daniel J. Pugh 79 Altruria Street Buffalo, NY 14220 Joseph A. Strianese 197 Ridgewood Road Buffalo, NY 14220 Phillip P. Swaringer 502 Swan Street Buffalo, NY 14204 Paul A. Ventola 1012 West Avenue Buffalo, NY 14213 NO. 75 APPOINTMENTS - TEMPORARY, PROVISIONAL OR PERMANENT I transmit herewith Appointments in the various departments made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional or Permanent) and for Appointments at the Maximum (as per contract requirements). REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. Appointment Effective 1/10/00 in the Department of General Services Division ofInventory & Stores to the Position of Laborer II Permanent, Permanent, Promotion, at the: Minimum Starting Salary of: $ 10.76 Paul Jackson , 155 Roosevelt Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 Appointment Effective: 1/10/00 in the Department of Law Division to the position of Legal Secretary Provisional, at the Page 36 00-0125.txt Minimum Starting Salary of:26,964 Joy H. Penders, 59 Ramona Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14 2 2 0 ~**STATUS CHANGE ONLY**` Appointment Effective: January 5, 2000, in the Department of: Police Division of to the Position of: Report Technician, Permanent, Appointment, at the Minimum Starting Salary of $ 25,149 Kathleen Hoffman, 58 Belmont Street, Buffalo, New York 14207 Appointment Effective: 1/13/2000, in the Department of Public Works Division of Engineering, to the Position of Laborer I, Temporary,. Non-Competitive, at the Minimum, Starting Salary of $ $21,903 Johnnie L. Davis, 1256 Fillmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14211 Appointment Effective: January 18, 2000, , in the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings, to the Position of Senior First Class Stationary, Engineer, Temporary, Appointment, at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 10.25 Timothy D. Devany,19 Mumford Street, Buffalo 14220 NON OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES FILING NO. 76 D. BAKER INNER HARBOR PROJECT DATA Please file the attached material that was presented to the Community Development Committee as directed by Chairperson Gray from Mr. D. Baker. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 77 T. BLANCHARD DOCUMENTS INNER HARBOR PROJECT Attached, as promised in my letter of January 6, 2000, are all documents filed with the U.S. District Court on January 7, 2000 regarding the Buffalo Inner Harbor project. Since the documents are rather voluminous, I have attached a table of contents which will assist you in finding materials relevant to key points of concern in Councilmember-at-Large Fisher's resolution. I call your attention in particular to Section 1, which contains the affidavit of Dr. Warren Barbour and Section 11 which contains the affidavit of Dr. Robert Kuhn. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 78 H. BAXTER INF. ON ERIE CANAL Please file the attached material that was presented to the Community Development Committee as directed by Chairperson Gray from Mr. Henry H. Baxter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 79 M CONBOY INFORMATION SUPPORT PRES COALITION PLAN INNER HARBOR PROJECT Statement of Mike Conboy-Upstate New York Travel In Support of The Preservation Coalition Plan for the Inner Harbor Page 37 00-0125.txt Good morning to the Buffalo Common Council members and to all interested parties here today for discussion of this very important topic. First of all I want to introduce myself. I am Mike Conboy the President and owner of an independent small business called Upstate New York Travel. I am classified as a Receptive Tour Operator, which means I do business with in bound Motor coach companies and group tours from outside the area. These are groups which have been sold on the value of visiting Buffalo and the Niagara Region. As a Receptive Operator I design package group tours, develop their travel itineraries, and handle all local details such as hotels, restaurants and entertainment. My business has been in operation for the last eight years. I am also President of the Niagara Frontier Tourism Task Force, which had its beginnings almost 19 years ago. We are an organization of approximately 60 members from both the public and private sector. Many of which are independent small business owners such as myself. Our mission is to develop and engage in tourism related programs, which are beneficial to the entire Greater Niagara region. We also work closely with other area tourism promotion agencies, such as the Buff4lo and Niagara Falls CVB's. I want to personally thank the Common Council, especially Councilman at Large Charley Fisher, for giving us the opportunity to discuss and present factual information on perhaps the oldest and most historic major tourism site in the area. . This site of course includes the original Erie Canal Commercial Slip, surrounding historic streets, central wharf, Union Block and Dugg's Dive. The development of the site based on the recommendations of the Preservation Coalition of Erie County, offers an outstanding tourism opportunity for all of our Buffalo area residents, those throughout the Niagara Region and Western New York. Of even greater importance is the appeal it would have to tourists from outside the area who would visit the Erie Canal historic site, other tourism venues and would have an impact on our local economy. The inbound visitor would generate entirely new traffic to our city, spend new dollars in our community, generate new employment needs and new tax revenue for our community. As a background I am sure you would be interested in knowing the Tourism industry is now the second largest industry in our state outside of agriculture. New York state tourism is employing over 55,000 people at the present time and is accounting for approximately 11% of all consumer spending. In Buffalo alone over the course of one year tourists have contributed more than $800 MM to the local economy. At both the state and national level Tourism is on the verge of becoming the #1 industry. As a matter of fact the tourism industry in the US last year generated almost $495 Billion in volume, 7.6 MM jobs and $82.6 Billion in tax revenue. Numbers parallel to these could be realized for the greater Buffalo area as our available tourist attractions continue to increase. We need more attractions in order to generate greater interest in our area. Attractions such as the site we are discussing today. It is of the utmost importance the Erie Canal site under discussion be saved, developed and made part of Inner Harbor development plans. The major reason why it should be saved is its authenticity! Because it is an authentic site, it is a major comer stone for new tourism development and a generator of economic growth for our area. In the tourism Page 38 00-0125.txt industry Heritage Tourism is showing major increases in interest by the touring public. Authenticity is the essential ingredient for Heritage Tourism. Authentic sites such as the Erie Canal site tell a distinctive story about our area and our nations development. Authentic visual sights help people understand their heritage. Visitors are drawn to the real feeling that historic sites offer. Across the country Visitors Centers are being swamped by inquires about local authentic historic sites. According to Rene Cambell of the Columbus Indiana, CVB, "the real experience cannot be recreated or replicated." Matter of fact Columbus is realizing significant results from targeted markets, which have high interest in their local architecture. They have increased their overall tours by almost 400%. You can look at not only Columbus, but also Charleston, S.C., Savanagh, GA, Williamsburg Va., the Almo in San Antonio and many more sites, which have all shown significant tourism growth because they can sell authenticity. Authenticity makes a site important to visit, makes it of educational value, offers much to see and do, offers a place to tour at your own pace and builds memories. The proliferation of tour brochures selling authenticity throughout the world demonstrates the real thing is a marketing hook for Heritage Tourism. Authenticity is the direct connection to our past. Now what about the economic impact we could expect when the Erie Canal Commercial Slip area becomes a part of the waterfront development? Since I deal with group travel I offer the following facts pertaining to the potential economic impact of group travel to the site and our area. The following figures were obtained from the Travel Industry Association of America and are a good example of the volume generated by the Motorcoach industry. A typical multiple day group tour generates $758 in transportation cost, $316 in meals, $1,051 in lodging fees, $273 in attraction fees, $1478 in miscellaneous out of pocket expenses for souvenirs, additional meals,, etc., other operator expenses of $652 and other package assets amounting to $2718, for a grand total of $7,246 per coach. If we use these numbers as an example and conservatively consider waterfront tourism visits from April to November, or a total of 244 days of potential tourist visits, and a conservative four buses per day coming into B"o to tour the Erie Canal site and other tourism venues in the area, it would generate $7.1 MM in new tourist dollars for our area. One day group bus tours would generate $3.4 MM in new tourist dollars for the local economy. This is all new revenue, new tax dollars and as I said previously a generator of new employment opportunities in the tourism industry. One last economic impact number I would like to leave you with is this. The New York State Department of Economic development has provided a truly amazing figure. It has been shown that for every dollar of tourism advertising and promotion spent, it generates between $65 and $125 in spending per day per tourist, or an average of $95, when visiting the area. So for the individual person or families the potential new spending is amazing. Once again if we use 244 days of potential visits and conservatively figure on an average minimum of 400 tourists per day visiting the Erie Canal waterfront site, that would pump almost $9.3 NM into our local economy. The potential is unlimited. Your favorable decision to endorse the recommendations of the Preservation Coalition for development of this site is the first step in entering into the Heritage Tourism marketplace. Page 39 00-0125.txt A marketplace, which is good for the city of Buffalo and the greater Niagara Region. Authenticity is one of the keys to Buffaloes future economic revival REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 80 REQUEST TO CHANGE BUS STOP 2245 DELAWARE AVE Thank you for your recent letter requesting a change in the location of a bus stop at 2245 Delaware Avenue. Please be advised that upon reevaluation of this bus stop location the stop will be relocated, as you suggested, to the south side of Linden Avenue. Thank you again for your concern for the safety of NFTA's customers. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 81 AGREEMENT FOR RELOCATION OF FACILITIES 945 MAIN ST I am writing to reaffirm the agreement, relative to human services siting, that was reached between your office and Lake Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. during the Legislative Committee meeting of the Buffalo Common Council on Tuesday, January 18, 2000. During that meeting, 'Lake Shore's plans to relocate two of its existing Niagara Street programs to now locations on Niagara Street were discussed and approval was recommended contingent upon Lake Shore's willingness to agree to several stipulations. The following stipulations constitute the entirety of our agreement: Lake Shore Behavioral Health will relocate its existing El Comienzo alcohol treatment program from 508 Niagara Street to 951 Niagara Street within the next two months. APLake Shore Behavioral Health will relocate its existing Administrative offices, currently located at 951 Niagara Street, to new quarters at 254 Franklin Street. Not prior to June 1, 2000, Lake Shore Behavioral Health will relocate its existing Lower West Side Counseling Service from 490 Niagara Street to 951 Niagara Street. Lake Shore behavioral Health agrees that it will not move its existing Niagara Skill continuing day treatment program to the site at 951 Niagara Street. Lake Shore Behavioral Health agrees to move no additional treatment programs to the 951 Niagara Street site. This letter wilI serve as an affirmation of Lake Shorc'3 intent to abide by this agreement and, with the Buffalo Common Councils' approval, move ahead with the above-described relocations. These plans are consistent with Lake Shore's mission and long term strategic plans, As you may be aware, Lake Shore's assigned County c-attachment area includes the Lower West Side of Buffalo. We are the only behavioral health providers who offers a full complement of services to the Hispanic community and we believe it is essential that we continue to have a strong presence on the Weet Side. Our existing site at 951 Niagara Street has proven to be very accessible to the growing Hispanio community, including those individuals residing on the Lower West Side. Lake Shore has been a member of the Lower West Side community for more than 25 years and we are committed to serving the Hispamir, community in Buffalo- We believe we have contributed significantly to this community and would Page 40 00-0125.txt like to continue in our efforts. As part of our strategic plan, we are committed to consolidating our sites and reducing the number of program locations we are we maintain in the community while, at the some time, maintaining the same level of services. The relocations proposed above we consistent with this objective and will hopefully address some of the siting concerns expressed by members of the, West Side community. I respect your concern for the Niagara District and appreciate you efforts on our behalf. Lake Shore is committed to providing quality behavioral health serves to the residents of the Niagara District now and for many years to come. As we move ahead, I would very much like 10 include your office in our planning process we welcome feedback from your constituents. Please feel free to call me anytime at 884-0700, ext. 12. We look forward to working with you in the future and are hopeful that you can continue to support our organization and the work we do on the West Side of Buffalo. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 82 V. LAUDISIO SPEC. PICTORIAL CANCELLATION 100 TH ANN COTTER FIREBOAT Enclosed you will find some information on creating a "special pictorial cancellation" for the event in August honoring the 1 00th anniversary of the fireboat "Cotter," the oldest fireboat in the nation. We recommend your consideration of creating a special pictorial cancellation and souvenir envelope for the anniversary. Guidelines are included here; if you'd like, our illustrator can assist you in creating the hand cancel's design. The most important criteria are listed under "physical appearance," and you must submit your request between 60 to 90 days prior to the event. Some sample designs are also included. Once the hand stamp gets made, what do we use it on? Well, the sponsor typically produces a souvenir "cachet envelope" and purchases and affixes an appropriate stamp. The Postal Service then hand stamps or "cancels" the stamp on the envelope using the specially made "special pictorial cancel" hand stamp. An "appropriate" stamp in this case is probably the "Honoring Those Who Served" stamp, which was issued on August 16, 1999. Some groups attempt to sell the souvenir envelope; others just give it away to attendees and other constituents. I've included a couple of sample cachet envelopes for your review. Please let me know if you're interested in pursuing this philatelic opportunity. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 83 CLARIFICATION REZONE 45, 55, 59 KENSINGTON 224 HUMBOLDT Please be advised that an application submitted by my office for the re-zoning of 45,55,59 Kensington and 224 Humboldt Parkway scheduled for a public hearing on 18 January 2000, contains an error in the description of proposed use. My client, Yehya Shaibi, requests approval for only a retail food market and will not include either a gas pump island, Page 41 00-0125.txt offices, or apartments. I apologize for any confusion or inconvenience caused by our error. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 84 MAIN/LASALLE HOUSING PROGRAM Thank you for your letter dated January 12, 2000 regarding the Main/LaSalle New Housing Program. In response to questions raised by Councilmember Charley H. Fisher, III I offer the following information: 1.What is the current policy of Marrano/Marc Equity Corp. in regards to minority and women contractors participation? Marrano has obtained a list of certified minority and women contractors from the City of Buffalo Office of Contract Compliance, as well as a list from University District Councilmember Betty Jean Grant. Marrano will invite qualified contractors ftom these two lists to bid on the construction of the new homes at Main LaSalle Place. If the contractors meet Marrano's quality and pricing standards, they will be hired. It is important that they meet these requirements to maintain the integrity of the project and keep the project affordable for City residents. 2.Are there any minority or women contractors currently participating in the project, and if so, please identify their role and level of participation. Marrano has not yet begun construction of these homes; therefore there is no participation to date. However, in past projects in the City of Buffalo Marrano has utilized contractors that employ eighty-one (81) women and thirty-two (32) minorities. If you have any questions regarding this information, please don't hesitate to call me at 675-1200. Thank you. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 85 G. MOONEY, REQ INFO-POLICY, USE OF MEDIA OUTLETS Attached is correspondence from Gary Mooney Regarding data & questions on use of City Policy on taping Common Council Meetings. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 86 CHANGE OF NAME EPILEPSY The Epilepsy Association of Western New York announces its name change to Epilepsy Foundation Western New York We are pleased to announce that we have become an affiliate of the national organization, The Epilepsy Foundation of America. We will now be referred to as the Epilepsy Foundation Western New York. The goals and objectives of the Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA) are: prevention of seizure disorders through the understanding Page 42 00-0125.txt of their causes and the adoption of preventive measures and practices; early recognition and improved treatment of seizure disorders; and achievement of independence, equality and full participation in society by people with seizure disorders. Our mission, which is congruent with that of the EFA, is to enable people with Epilepsy to lead more satisfying, productive and independent lives. A strong national-local affiliate relationship will provide greater opportunities to enhance services offered by the Western New York affiliate. Additionally, we will be able to influence the national issues involving services for people with Epilepsy. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact The Epilepsy Foundation Western New York, 883-5396. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 87 STATUS OF PROPERTIES WALNUT/ARCHIE We are writing this letter on behalf of Walnut Street Church Of God In Christ, Inc., to inquire about the status of the following properties owned by the City of Buffalo 165 Walnut Street 179 Walnut Street 183 Walnut Street 136 Archie Street Our church is also interested in the following properties owned by Urban Renewal located at.- 169 Walnut Street 173 Walnut Street 134 Archie Street We are currently implementing a building and expansion program for a new sanctuary and community center. If secured, as our church goes through the process of renovation, we would like to use these properties for parking for our congregation, Our approximate opening date for our new facilities, which will include the renovation of our church and the building of a community center, is expected to be completed by the year 2001. We are a small but growing congregation, therefore, finances are limited at this time. If transferring the tiles of these properties are not possible at this time, please advise us of the selling price of these lots. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 88 SITE DESIGN GREEN GOLD INDUSTRIAL MDEVELOPMENT Please file the attached material produced by Chuck Thomas. William 10. Nowakfrom the Division of Planning, that was requested by Council President James W. Pitts It pertains to C.C.P. Res. 131 Oct 19, 1999 "Req. Site Design. Page 43 00-0125.txt For Green Gold Eco-Industrial Dev.", currently in the Community Development Committee. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 89 S. STARKS SUPPORT PRESERVATION OF CANAL DISTRICT REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 90 H. WILLIAMS REQ. PROC BFLO INNER CITY YOUTH FAN CLUB FOR GOLFING INC Appearance before Common Council for a proclamation and the Council Finance Committee The Buffalo Inner City Youth Fan Club for Golfing Inc. is requesting permission to appear before the Common Council for a proclamation of the accomplishments of the three youths enrolled the golf program during your January 25, 2000 meeting In September of 1999 two of the youths Motika Moses and Isaac Johnson won first place trophies in the first ever Western New York sponsored PGA First Tee Golf Tournament between youths from Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. Jack McGown got a hole in one during the summer of 1999. Many golfers never get a hole in one throughout a lifetime of playing golf. We felt this is an opportunity to build self esteem for the youths and to motivate others. The golf program during 1999 won the Greater Buffalo All-American City Civil Empowerment Award, The True Bethel Christian Academy Community Service Award and the Erie County Council on Alcohol Abuse and Drug Prevention Award for offering an alternative for youths where drugs and violence are too common. Tile program is six years old and consists of four components- 1. Golfing activities which include the fundamentals and techniques of golf. 2. Drug awareness and prevention. 3. Mentoring (Life skills and survival). 4. Education Enrichment (including a tutorial component) moth and science related to golf. The program has expanded its education enrichment tutorial modules to include the mayor Parent Initiative for Literacy Project. The project application, if successful requires strong collaboration which we have secured. See Community Collaboration diagram and supporting documentation. Because this program has been successful and shown growth, we would like to appear before the Financial Committee of the Council to ask for much needed financial support from the entire Common Council. The program is city wide as well as diverse. The demographics of the program include youths from the following Councilmanic districts; Masten, Elliott, Fillmore. University, Niagara and Page 44 00-0125.txt North District. This includes 90 Black youths, 25 Caucasians, five Hispanics with a total of 30 female participants. We need additional funding for the necessary insurance, off ice space and administration personnel. Thank you f or your attention and if further information is needed please do not hesitate to contact me at 892-0239. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE PETITIONS NO. 91 M. WRIGHT, AGENT, USE 1014 KENSINGTON FOR A THREE FAMILY DWELLING, BEAUTY SALON, RESTAURANT & LAUNDROMAT. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. NO. 92 E. DIETSCH, AGENT, USE 107 DELAWARE FOR A HUMAN SERVICES FACILITY. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. NO. 93 S. HOPKIN, AGENT, USE 1627 BROADWAY FOR POLE SIGNS. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. REGULAR COMMIFTEES CIVIL SERVICE (BARBARA A. MILLER-WILLIAMS, CHAIRPERSON) NO. 94 B. GRAY-J. KREGG-INFO ON EMPLOYMENT (#79,6/ 1) (# 124, 7/13) (CCP#79-NOV. 3, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 95 APPT.-DIRECTOR OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (A&F) (CCP#29-JAN. 11, 2000) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 96 NOTICES OF APPT.-TEMP../PROV./PERM. (CC) (CCP#44-JAN, 11, 2000) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED Page 45 00-0125.txt NO. 97 SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 50-DEPARTMENT OF STREET SANITATION 1303-VERMIN AND ANIMAL CONTROL (ITEM NO. 108, C. C. P., JAN. 11, 2000) That the Salary Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 108, C.C.P., January 11, 2000, be and the same hereby is approved. PASSED NO. 98 SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PARKS & RECREATION LIGHTED SCHOOLHOUSE (ITEM NO. 109, C.C.P., JAN. 11, 2000) That the Salary Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 109, C.C. January 11, 2000, be and the same hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 99 SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 05-DEPARTMENT OF LAW 1046-CORPORATION COUNSEL (ITEM NO. I 10, C.C.P., JAN. 11, 2000) That the Salary Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. I 10, C. C. P., January 11, 2000, be and the same hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 FINANCE (BYRON W BROWN, CHAIRMAN) NO. 100 W. LEHNER WATER PROBLEMS THEODORE ST.-ENC, PLUMB. BILL $2,700.00 (CCP#51 -MAR. 23,99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 101 AUDIT-SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING ENTERPRISE FUND (COMPT.) (CCP#6-SEPT. 7, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 102 RESPONSE-AUDIT SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING ENTERPRISE FUND (STS) (CCP#55-OCT. 5, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 103 BFLO. WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS-PUBLIC HRG. (PW) Page 46 00-0125.txt (CCP#30-NOV. 30,99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 104 WATER BD.-METER CAPACITY RATES (PW) (CCP437-DEC. 14,99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 105 AGENCIES-ISSUING PARKING VIOLATIONS (A&F) (CCP#30-JAN. 11, 2000) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED LEGISLATION (ALFRED T. COPPOLA, CHAIRMAN) NO. 106 HUMAN SERVICES FACILITY 945-951 NIAGARA STREET (ITEM NO. 103, C.C.P., JAN. 11, 2000) That Item No. 131 and Item No. 132, C.C.P., December 28, 1999 be sent back to Committee; and That the management of the El Comienzo Alcohol Program, the Lower West Side Counseling Service, and the Drug Abuse Service Program be invited to attend the Common Council's next legislation committee meeting to answer questions concerning their programs. ADOPTED NO. 107 APPT.-EXAM. BD. OF PLUMBERS (CCP#2-DEC. 28, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 108 DEBORAH TRIMBLE - BUFFALO OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVANCY (ITEM NO. 97, C.C.P., DEC. 14,1999) (ITEM NO, 98, C.C.P., JAN. 11, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. Lotempio Moved: That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Inc. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 109 TRAVEL EXPENSES-BMHA (CCP#71 -DEC. 14, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 110 NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9163-9165, INSTALL NO STANDING SCHOOL DAYS ON SEVENTH STREET, ETC. (ITEM NO. 24, C.C.P., DEC. 28, 1999) That pursuant to Subdivision 3 of Section 33 of Chapter Page 47 00-0125.txt 479 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, the changes to the traffic ordinances (Chapter 479 of the City Code) are hereby denied as pertaining to Notification Nos. 9163-9165, as more fully described in the above communication. DENY NO. 111 NOTIF SERIALS 49167-9 (PW) (CCP#9-JAN. 11, 2000) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 112 J. BARAN-REQ. VARIANCE-BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH-PERMIT (CCP983-DEC. 28,99) Mr. Coppola moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. NO. 113 REQ. VAR.-BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH (PLAN BD.) (CCP#2-JAN. 11, 2000) Mr. Coppola moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. NO. 114 DESIGNATION OF A LOCAL LANDMARK - 36 NASH STREET (ITEM NO. 116, C. C. P., JAN. 11, 2000) That this Common Council directs Corporation Counsel to prepare the necessary resolution to have 36 Nash Street declared a Buffalo Landmark. ADOPTED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (BEVERLY A. GRAY, CHAIRPERSON) NO. 115 LDA MAIN/LASALLE PLACE MARKET RATE - NEW HOUSING PROGRAM (ITEM NO. 99, C.C.P., JAN. 11, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That after a public hearing on January 11, 2000, the Common Council does hereby authorize the Buffalo Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation to dispose of the property as designated on Schedule "A" of the attached Land Disposiiion Agreement and that the Marrano/Marc Equity Corporation be designated as the qualified eligible builder of the project. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 116 SCHEDULE PUBLIC HRG.-REST. OF ERIE CANAL ST. AREA (CP)(HRG. 12/14) (CCP#21-NOV. 30,99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED Page 48 00-0125.txt NO. 117 K. SMITH-CONCERNS-CANAL DISTRICT (CCP#83-NOV. 30,99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed, ADOPTED NO. 118 INTEGRATE COMM. SLIP WALL INTO INNER HARBOR PROJ. (EXCLDNG. 1ST LAST RES.) (CCP# 147-MAY 18, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 119 INNER HARBOR PROJECT-STATUS RPT. (BERC) (CCP#97-SEPT. 7, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 120 W. BRAY & O-SPT. HIST. LDMRK. DESIGNATION, ETC.-CANAL DIST.-COMM. SLIP (CCP#104-DEC. 14,99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 121 CONCERNS-INNER HARBOR PROJ. (BERC) (CCP#37-JAN. 11, 2000) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 122 GALLAGHER BEACH & A BEACH FOR BUFFALO (BERC) (CCP#65-NOV. 30,99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 123 PERMISSION TO REIMBURSE NYS DEC/DIARSENOL -KINGSLEY PARK SITE (ITEM NO. 57, C.C.P., NOV. 30, 1999) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. Gray moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Community Development. ADOPTED NO. 124 PERM.-REIMB. NYSDEC/DIARSENOL-KINGSLEY PARK SITE (CD) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 125 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 161 PEACH STREET Page 49 00-0125.txt (ITEM NO. 60, C.C.P., DEC. 28, 1999) That the city-owned property commonly known as 161 Peach Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Mr. Rene Buster, residing at 165 Peach Street, in the amount of $1.00 (One Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on the condition that the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 126 CITY EMPLOYEES/REL. OF CITY EMPLYS REC. REHAB. LOANS/NEW HSG. LOAN (CD) (CCP#23-JAN. 11, 2000) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED EDUCATION (RICHARD A. FONTANA) NO. 127 EST. JOINT M/WBE UTIL. POL.-BFLO. PUBLIC SCHOOLS & CITY (CCP#224-SEPT. 17, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Minority Business Enterprise Committee. ADOPTED NO. 128 MIWBE POLICY-SCHOOLS/CITY (BD. ED.) (CCP#62-OCT. 1, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Minority Business Enterprise Committee. ADOPTED NO. 129 BOND RESOLUTION-$ 1,000,000-RECONST. BVTC (CCP#120-NOV. 3, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 130 BOND RESOLUTION-$ 1,000,000-RECONST. BVTC (BD. OF ED.) (CCP#49-NOV. 16, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED FINANCE (BYRON W BROWN, CHAIRMAN) NO. 100 W. LEHNER WATER PROBLEMS THEODORE ST.-ENC, PLUMB. BILL $2,700.00 (CCP#51 -MAR. 23,99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 101 AUDIT-SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING ENTERPRISE FUND (COMPT.) Page 50 00-0125.txt (CCP#6-SEPT. 7, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 102 RESPONSE-AUDIT SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING ENTERPRISE FUND (STS) (CCP#55-OCT. 5, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 103 BFLO. WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS-PUBLIC HRG. (PW) (CCP#30-NOV. 30,99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 104 WATER BD.-METER CAPACITY RATES (PW) (CCP437-DEC. 14,99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 105 AGENCIES-ISSUING PARKING VIOLATIONS (A&F) (CCP#30-JAN. 11, 2000) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED LEGISLATION (ALFRED T. COPPOLA, CHAIRMAN) NO. 106 HUMAN SERVICES FACILITY 945-951 NIAGARA STREET (ITEM NO. 103, C.C.P., JAN. 11, 2000) That Item No. 131 and Item No. 132, C.C.P., December 28, 1999 be sent back to Committee; and That the management of the El Comienzo Alcohol Program, the Lower West Side Counseling Service, and the Drug Abuse Service Program be invited to attend the Common Council's next legislation committee meeting to answer questions concerning their programs. ADOPTED NO. 107 APPT.-EXAM. BD. OF PLUMBERS (CCP#2-DEC. 28, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 108 DEBORAH TRIMBLE - BUFFALO OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVANCY (ITEM NO. 97, C.C.P., DEC. 14,1999) (ITEM NO, 98, C.C.P., JAN. 11, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. Lotempio Moved: That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute Page 51 00-0125.txt the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Inc. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 109 TRAVEL EXPENSES-BMHA (CCP#71 -DEC. 14, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 110 NOTIFICATION SERIAL #9163-9165, INSTALL NO STANDING SCHOOL DAYS ON SEVENTH STREET, ETC. (ITEM NO. 24, C.C.P., DEC. 28, 1999) That pursuant to Subdivision 3 of Section 33 of Chapter 479 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, the changes to the traffic ordinances (Chapter 479 of the City Code) are hereby denied as pertaining to Notification Nos. 9163-9165, as more fully described in the above communication. DENY NO. 111 NOTIF SERIALS 49167-9 (PW) (CCP#9-JAN. 11, 2000) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 112 J. BARAN-REQ. VARIANCE-BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH-PERMIT (CCP983-DEC. 28,99) Mr. Coppola moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. NO. 113 REQ. VAR.-BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH (PLAN BD.) (CCP#2-JAN. 11, 2000) Mr. Coppola moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. NO. 114 DESIGNATION OF A LOCAL LANDMARK - 36 NASH STREET (ITEM NO. 116, C. C. P., JAN. 11, 2000) That this Common Council directs Corporation Counsel to prepare the necessary resolution to have 36 Nash Street declared a Buffalo Landmark. ADOPTED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (BEVERLY A. GRAY, CHAIRPERSON) NO. 115 LDA MAIN/LASALLE PLACE MARKET RATE - NEW HOUSING PROGRAM (ITEM NO. 99, C.C.P., JAN. 11, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That after a public hearing on January 11, 2000, the Page 52 00-0125.txt Common Council does hereby authorize the Buffalo Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation to dispose of the property as designated on Schedule "A" of the attached Land Disposiiion Agreement and that the Marrano/Marc Equity Corporation be designated as the qualified eligible builder of the project. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 116 SCHEDULE PUBLIC HRG.-REST. OF ERIE CANAL ST. AREA (CP)(HRG. 12/14) (CCP#21-NOV. 30,99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 117 K. SMITH-CONCERNS-CANAL DISTRICT (CCP#83-NOV. 30,99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed, ADOPTED NO. 118 INTEGRATE COMM. SLIP WALL INTO INNER HARBOR PROJ. (EXCLDNG. 1ST LAST RES.) (CCP# 147-MAY 18, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 119 INNER HARBOR PROJECT-STATUS RPT. (BERC) (CCP#97-SEPT. 7, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 120 W. BRAY & O-SPT. HIST. LDMRK. DESIGNATION, ETC.-CANAL DIST.-COMM. SLIP (CCP#104-DEC. 14,99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 121 CONCERNS-INNER HARBOR PROJ. (BERC) (CCP#37-JAN. 11, 2000) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 122 GALLAGHER BEACH & A BEACH FOR BUFFALO (BERC) (CCP#65-NOV. 30,99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 123 PERMISSION TO REIMBURSE NYS DEC/DIARSENOL -KINGSLEY PARK SITE (ITEM NO. 57, C.C.P., NOV. 30, 1999) Page 53 00-0125.txt That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mrs. Gray moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Community Development. ADOPTED NO. 124 PERM.-REIMB. NYSDEC/DIARSENOL-KINGSLEY PARK SITE (CD) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 125 TRANSFER OF TITLE, URBAN HOMESTEAD - 161 PEACH STREET (ITEM NO. 60, C.C.P., DEC. 28, 1999) That the city-owned property commonly known as 161 Peach Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Mr. Rene Buster, residing at 165 Peach Street, in the amount of $1.00 (One Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on the condition that the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and maintained in a sanitary manner. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 126 CITY EMPLOYEES/REL. OF CITY EMPLYS REC. REHAB. LOANS/NEW HSG. LOAN (CD) (CCP#23-JAN. 11, 2000) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED EDUCATION (RICHARD A. FONTANA) NO. 127 EST. JOINT M/WBE UTIL. POL.-BFLO. PUBLIC SCHOOLS & CITY (CCP#224-SEPT. 17, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Minority Business Enterprise Committee. ADOPTED NO. 128 MIWBE POLICY-SCHOOLS/CITY (BD. ED.) (CCP#62-OCT. 1, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Minority Business Enterprise Committee. ADOPTED NO. 129 BOND RESOLUTION-$ 1,000,000-RECONST. BVTC (CCP#120-NOV. 3, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 130 BOND RESOLUTION-$ 1,000,000-RECONST. BVTC (BD. OF ED.) (CCP#49-NOV. 16, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received Page 54 00-0125.txt and filed. ADOPTED TELECOMMUNICATIONS JAMES W. PITTS, CHAIRMAN NO. 131 TCL-AT&T MERGER (CCP# I 18-DEC. 29, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 132 WILLIAMS COMM.-REQ. INFO. LONG DIST. ENROACHMENT PERMIT (CCP# I00-MAR. 31, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 133 L. FRAZIER-OFFER TO PURCHASE BCAM VEHICLE (CCP#100-APR. 14,99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 134 TELERGY-APPLN. TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE (CCP#60-JAN. 6, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 135 TCI - TCI/ADELPHIA TRANSACTION (CCP#102-JUN. 23, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 136 TCI-TCI/ADELPHIA TRANSACTION (CCP# 102 JUN. 23, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 137 LANGSTON HUGHES INST,-MGMT. OF PUBLIC ACCESS TV (CCP#96-JUN. 23, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 138 TELERGY CENTRAL - TELERGY FRANCHISE AGREE, (CCP#203-SEPT. 8, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED Page 55 00-0125.txt NO. 139 TELERGY - MFS FRANCHISE AGREE. (CCP#77-NOV. 17, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 140 OFFICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS-ROW & TELECOMM. (CC) (CCP#34-JAN. 26, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 141 WILLIAMS COMM. -ENROACHMENT-3 50 MAIN, ETC. (#205 9/8) (CCP#61 -JAN. 26, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 142 J CORCORAN-WMS. COMM.-PROPOSED FIBER OPTIC PROJ. (CCP#93-JULY 13, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 143 J. MACAULAY-REQ. INFO. ON INSTALLING CABLES IN COB (CCP#85-MAR. 9,99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 144 M. MESSINA-V;NYUA-PREPLANNING FOR MUNICIPAL PROJECTS (CCP#83 -MAY 18, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 145 KEEP NOONDAY MASS ON CHANNEL 18 (CCP#205-JUNE 15, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 146 BUFFALO TV (GOV'T ACCESS TV PILOT PROGRAM) (CC) (CCP#77-JUNE 29, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 147 BVTC RECEIVERSHIP RPT. (CC-TELECOM) (CCP#80-JULY 13, 99) Page 56 00-0125.txt That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 148 ADELPHIA-PROGRESS OF UPGRADES TO CABLE TV (CCP#53-OCT. 19, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED FROM THE REFORWOVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR TAXI DRIVERS NO. 149 DELAY RENEWAL OF TAX LICENSES (CCP#160-APR. 29) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON WATER NO. 150 BFLO. WATER SYSTEM PROJECT (CCP#27-MAY 27) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 151 PUB. HRG. AMEND. TO FINANCING/OPERATING AGREEMENTS (CCP#28-MAY 27) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 152 WATER PRIVATIZATION (CC) (CCP#53-MAY 27) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 153 1997-98 WATER SYSTEM PROJECT (PW) (CCP#47-JUNE 24) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 154 ADD. INFO- 1997 WATER SYSTEM PROJ. (PW) (CCP#50-JUNE 24) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 155 1997 BFLO. WATER SYSTEM PROJ. (PW) (CCP#23-JULY 8) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. Page 57 00-0125.txt ADOPTED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON THE ZOO NO. 156 J. MCMAHON-BFLO. ZOO CONTROVERSY (CCP#87-APR. 6) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 157 FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR ZOO SITE (# 187, 5/12) (CCP#109-APR. 6) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 158 I ROSE-COMMENTS-KEEP ZOO IN DELAWARE PARK (CCP#90-APR. 20) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 159 CONFUSION OVER ZOO PLANNING (# 186, 3/17) (CCP#128-APR. 20) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 160 REQ. AUDIT OF ZOO (#141, 11/4) (CCP#129-APR. 20) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 161 T. GARLOCK-BFLO. ZOO-AUDIT-ZOOLOGICAL SOC. (#88,4/20) (CCP# 115-MAY 4) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 162 RESP.-REQ. TO AUDIT ZOO (COMPT) (#9,11/17) (CCP#130-APR 20) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 163 T. GARLOCK-AUDIT OF ZOO (#72,11/17) (CCP# 13 1 -APR 20) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 164 A. COPPOLA-DISTRIBUTION OF ANIMALS FROM ZOO (CCP#63-MAY 4) Page 58 00-0125.txt That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 165 SCHULTZ & WILLIAMS-BFLO. ZOO FEAS. & RELOC. PLAN (#101-7/7) (CCP#111 -MAY 4) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 166 REFERENDUM ON ZOO (#250,7/21) (CCP#112-MAY 4) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 167 BFLO. ZOO-REFERENDUM (CC) (#102,9/8) (CCP# 113 -MAY 4) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 168 RPT OF AUDIT ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN AGREE (COMPT)(#9,4/6) (CCP# 114-MAY 4) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS NO. 169 ERIE CO EXEC-ASST IN SNOW PLOWING (CCP #80 FEB 6) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 170 ERIE CO. LEG. - CONSOLIDATE CENTRAL BOOKING (CCP#83-MAR. 5) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 171 W. SCHWAN - EXP. POLICE PROTECT (CCP# 116-FEB. 20) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 172 EXP. POLICE PROTECTION (POL) (CCP#34-MAR. 5) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 173 Page 59 00-0125.txt EXP. POLICE PROTECTION (#172, 1/23) (CCP#157-MAR. 5) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 174 EXP. POLICE PROTECTION (#55, 2/6) (CCP#158-MAR. 5) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 175 C. GIFFASI-TENANT DAMAGE-RENTAL UNITS (#112, 2/20) (CCP#156-MAR. 5) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 176 C. GIFFASI-TENANT DAMAGE-RENTAL UNITS (NHI) (CCP#55-APR. 2) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 177 TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT (COM 20, 9/3) (CCP#138-SEPT. 17) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 178 AUDIT-REAL ESTATE IN REM (COMPT) (COM 26, 6/25) (CCP#122-JULY 23) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 179 ERIE CO. LEG.-CITY/COUNTY SERV. CONSOLIDATION (CCP#79-OCT. 29) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 180 COUNTY'S/CITY ASST. & FISCAL REFORM (COMPT) (CCP#11 -NOV. 12) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 181 ERIE CO. COMPT.-COMP. PLAN-CITY ASST/FISCAL REFORM (CCP#73-NOV. 12) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED Page 60 00-0125.txt NO. 182 ERIE CO. EXEC - ONGOING REVIEW - CITY BUDGET (CCP#75-NOV. 12) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 183 ONGOING REVIEW OF CITY BUDGET (#58, 10/29) (CCP#155-FEB. 4) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 184 ERIE CO. LEG - BD. OF ELECTION CHARGES TO MUNICIPALITY (CCP#56-DEC. 10) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 185 EST. HEALTH ISSUES TASK FORCE (CCP#202-DEC. 10) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 186 R. LOTEMPIO-REQ. STABILIZATION FUND RPT. -CONSOLIDATION (CCP#87-MAR. 18) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 187 S. STYKA-CHAUTAUQUA CONFERENCE ON REGIONAL GOVERNANCE (CCP#94-JULY 8) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 188 COUNTY REGIONALISM (BN4HA) (CCP#159-SEPT. 8) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED FROM THE COBBLESTON TASK FORCE NO. 189 COBBLESTONE INVEST. RPT-M.M. ARENA ROADWAYS (CCP#50-JULY 23) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 190 NIA. INSUL.-CONPLAINT-COBBLESTONE COMMITTEE Page 61 00-0125.txt (CCP#88-JULY 23) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 191 BALTIMORE ST. GRANITE BLOCK (PW) (CCP#49-JULY 23) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 192 RAIL PLAN COBBLESTONE HISTORIC DISTR. (CD) (CCP#56-SEPT. 17) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 193 NFTA - RAIL PLAN - COBBLESTONE DISTR. (CCP#77-SEPT. 17) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 194 AUTH. COBBLESTONE STS. (CCP#175-FEB. 18) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 195 COBBLESTONE DISTR. (CCP#39-MAR. 4) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO.196 PRESERVATION COALITION - REPAVING COBBLESTONE DISTR. (CCP# I I 0-MAR. 4) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED FROM THE DELI TASK FORCE NO. 197 L. ROGERS & 0 - EXTEND BOUNDARIES OF DELI-SHOP T.F. (CCP#101-JAN. 21) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED FROM THE GREENWAY TASK FORCE NO. 198 US ARMY CORPS OF ENGR. - EXC. BFLO. RIVER BOTTOM (CCP#97-JAN. 21) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. Page 62 00-0125.txt ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS NO. 199 BY: MR. BONIFACIO 2008 SUMMER OLYMPICS IN TORONTO Whereas: The City of Toronto is in contention for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games; and Whereas: Mayor Masiello has often referred to the "Golden Horseshoe" which extends from Oshawa, Ontario through Toronto, Hamilton, Fort Erie,Buffalo and Rochester as the third most populated and the third fastest growing city-region in the world with a tremendous potential for the City of Buffalo to tap into as the gateway of the United States into Canada; and Whereas: The Mayor has also initiated dialogue with officials throughout southern Ontario relative to our collective future. Buffalo's support of Toronto's Olympic bid will solidify the spirit of cooperation throughout this cityregion; and Whereas:The Olympic Games in Toronto would allow the Peace Bridge to serve as an International Gateway and the City of Buffalo would be an attraction for visitors from all over the world; and Whereas:The Olympic Games in Toronto would bolster the local economy here in Buffalo. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council send a letter to the International Olympic Committee in support of Toronto as host of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. ADOPTED NO. 200 BY: MR. BROWN BOND RESOLUTION $100,000 BONDS DELAVAN ARMORY DEMOLITION ACCOUNT 3000-32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $100,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City in addition to $450,000 bonds previously authorized, to finance the cost of demolition of the Delavan Avenue Armory, at the estimated maximum cost of $550,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York (herein called "City"), is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) in addition to $450,000 bonds previously authorized, pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law"), to finance the cost of demolition of the Delavan Avenue Armory. The estimated maximum cost of said specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $550,000 as set forth in the duly adopted Capital Improvements Budget of said City for fiscal Page 63 00-0125.txt year 1999-00, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings, "Delavan Armory Demolition, 1999-00", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000-32, and shall be used for the purpose specified in Section I of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $100,000. This resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1. 150-2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 (a) 12-a. of the Local Finance Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: January 25, 2000 LAID ON THE TABLE No. 201 Mr. Brown Page 64 00-0125.txt Bond Resolution $130,000 Bonds Reconst. Various Comm. Ctrs. Account 3000-32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $130,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of various community centers located in the City, at the estimated maximum cost of $130,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York (herein called "City"), is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($130,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law"), to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of various community centers located in the City. The estimated maximum cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $130,000 as set forth in the duly adopted Capital Improvements Budget of said City for fiscal year 1999-00, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings, "Reconst. Various Comm. Ctrs., 1999-00", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000-32, and shall be used for the purpose specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $130,000. This resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1. 150-2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The existing buildings are of Class "B" construction as defined by Section 11.00 a. 11. (b) of the Law, and the period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11. 00 (a) 12. (a) (2) of the Local Finance Law, is fifteen (15) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 Page 65 00-0125.txt of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: January 25, 2000 LAID ON THE TABLE NO. 202 By: Mr. Brown BOND RESOLUTION $140,000 BONDS INSTALLATION FIRE ALARMS-VARIOUS LIBRARIES ACCOUNT 3000-32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $140,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of installation of new fire alarm systems at various branch library locations in the City, at the estimated maximum cost of $140,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York (herein called "City"), is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($140,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law"), to finance the cost of installation of new fire alarm systems at various branch library locations in the City. The estimated maximum cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $140,000 as set forth in the duly adopted Capital Improvements Budget of said City for fiscal year 1999-00, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Page 66 00-0125.txt Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings, "Installation Fire Alarms-Various Libraries, 1999-00", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000-32, and shall be used for the purpose specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $140,000. This resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1. 150-2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 (a) 56 of the Local Finance Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: January 25, 2000 LAID ON THE TABLE NO. 203 By Mr. Brown BOND RESOLUTION $1,000,000 BONDS BROADWAY MARKET RECONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT 3000-32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, Page 67 00-0125.txt authorizing the issuance of $1,000,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of the Broadway Market building located at 999 Broadway, at the estimated maximum cost of $1,000,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York (herein called "City"), is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law"), to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of the Broadway Market building located at 999 Broadway. The estimated maximum cost of said specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,000,000 as set forth in the duly adopted Capital Improvements Budget of said City for fiscal year 1999-00, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings, "Broadway Market Reconstruction, 1999-00", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000-32, and shall be used for the purpose specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $1,000,000. This resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1. 150-2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The existing building is of Class "B" construction as defined by Section 11.00 a. 11. (b) of the Law, and the period of probable usefulness applicable to the specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 (a) 12. (a) (2) of the Local Finance Law, is fifteen (15) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of said City are hereby Page 68 00-0125.txt irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: January 25, 2000 NO. 204 By: Mr. Brown CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT CHANGE TO CAPITAL PROGRAM - 1999-2000 That pursuant to section 359 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the Capital Program for the fiscal year 1999-2000 be and the same is hereby amended by changing the following item under the heading: From: Capital Projects Division of Engineering Org Code 34322406 Former School #62 Community Center Project$500,000 To: Capital Projects Community Development Org Code 34641006 Former School #62 Community Center Project$500,000 PASSED AYES-13, NOES-0 NO. 205 By: Mr. Brown CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT ADDITION TO CAPITAL PROGRAM 1999-2000 That pursuant to section 359 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the Capital Program for the fiscal year 1999-2000 be and the same is hereby amended by adding the following item under the heading: Capital Projects Division of Engineering Reconstruction of Main, from Bailey to Kensington $24,448,000 PASSED AYES-13, NOES-0 NO. 206 By: Mr. Brown INCREASED APPROPRIATION DEPARTMENT OF POLICE That, Pursuant to Section 41 of the Charter and the Page 69 00-0125.txt 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 - Clothing and Uniforms Vehicle Drivetrain Repairs and Registration & Membership Fees, be and the same hereby are increased in the sums of $10,000, $10,000 and $10,000. That, the comptroller be and hereby is authorized and directed to increase the revenue estimate of account: From: 10200030 - 364000 - Department of Police General City Revenue - Deposit of Unclaimed Property $30,000 To meet the increased appropriation as set forth below: To: 12021005 - 461201 - Department of Police - Administration and Communications - Clothing and Uniforms $10,000 12022006 - 443303 Department of Police - Fleet Maintenance - Vehicle Drivetrain Repairs $10,000 12000004 - 458003 - Department of Police - Office of the Police Commissioner Registration & Membership Fees $10,000 PASSED AYES-13, NOES-0 NO. 207 By: Mr. Brown INCREASED APPROPRIATION GENERAL CITY INTERGOVERNMENT REIMBURSEMENT - BULK GAS PURCHASES GENERAL FUND UTILITIES - GAS That, Pursuant to Section 41 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 in General Fund Utilities - Gas 17213 003 -441001, be and the same is hereby increased in the sum of $700,0000. That, the comptroller be and hereby is authorized and directed to increase the revenue estimate of account: From: 10700010-380514 General City Intergovernment Reimbursement - Bulk Gas Purchase $700,0000 To meet the increased appropriation as set forth below: To: General Fund Utilities - Gas 17213 003 -441001 $700,000 PASSED AYES-13, NOES-0 NO. 208 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 $75,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from the Division of Budget and Management - Planning for Capital Improvements account Page 70 00-0125.txt 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 $75,000 To: Org.-30440606 Capital Project Fund Division of Engineering Erie Basin Marina (design phase)$75,000 PASSED AYES-13, NOES-0 NO. 209 By: Alfred T. Coppola IMPLEMENTING COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY EDUCATION IN THE BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM Whereas: The City of Buffalo has the second largest teen pregnancy rate in New York State and one in four people with AIDS were infected as teens; and Whereas: Chlamydia and Gonorrhea rates in Erie County have reached epidemic proportions; and Whereas: Comprehensive sexuality education is defined as age appropriate lessons that help young people learn about both the emotional and physical components of their sexuality, including how to protect themselves from disease and unplanned pregnancy; and Whereas: The Buffalo Public School System has immediate need for more health teachers and on-site school nurses; and Whereas: There are few Buffalo Public School personnel trained or empowered to speak to students about issues of sexuality and related topics; and Whereas: There are some programs dealing with sexuality issues in the Buffalo Public Schools, they lack the elements necessary to be considered comprehensive, or are inconsistent in their funding and support; and Whereas: There is no allowance within the current administrative structure for city-wide community based organizations and health education agencies to implement partnerships with the Buffalo Public School System to teach reproductive health; and Whereas: There is a strong coalition of agencies whose missions encompass the goal of preventing teen pregnancy, Buffalo PLAAN (Partners Linking to Address Adolescent Needs), with Planned Parenthood of Buffalo & Erie County Inc. as the lead agency. Its members include; Geneva B. Scruggs, the Erie County Health Department, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Buffalo; and Whereas: The Buffalo Public School System has an approved sexuality educationcurriculum, "Human Growth and Development" but has yet to teach this curriculum in a systematic way by training staff and committing resources to it; and Whereas: Parents are an integral part of teaching reproductive health, parents should be primary sex educators of their children, but not all parents are able to teach their children about reproductive health, and in fact feel uncomfortable with the topic; Page 71 00-0125.txt and Whereas: Most parents appreciate help with teaching their children about sexuality issues and they expect the public school system to include this information in their curriculum; and Whereas: Statistics show that when schools approach topic of reproductive health first, children are more likely to speak to parents about issues of sexuality. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council send this resolution to the Committee on Education asking that the committee officially examine how to implement comprehensive sexuality education into the current Buffalo School System; and Be It Further Resolved: The Buffalo Plan should advise the Common Council Education Committee on sexuality curriculum issues, and make itself available to provide personnel, information and further resources; and Be It Finally Resolved: The Board of Education and the Buffalo Teachers Federation comment on the sexuality curriculum. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE BUFFALO TEACHERS FEDERATION No. 210 By: Mr. Coppola, Ms. Gray, and Ms. Miller-Williams CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE PROPOSED GREAT LAKES GRANT PROGRAM Whereas: Vice President Al Gore recently announced the proposal of a 50 million -rant program to clean up contaminated hot spots in the Great Lakes Basin; and Whereas: The Buffalo River, Niagara River and Eighteen Mile Creek would be eligible for funding under this program; and Whereas: Buffalo's waterfront is a critical asset that remains underutilized largely because of contamination issues; and Whereas: The proposed grant program could provide an important boost to local efforts to establish a beach in Buffalo. to clean up hazardous waste sites, to purchase and protect land for use as a greenway, to remediate contaminated river sediments, to improve Buffalo's sewage and stormwater control systems. to restore wetlands, and to control the runoff of pollutants from land to local waterways; and Whereas: This matching grant program is a worthwhile one that will benefit the entire Great Lakes Basin and deserves support from the City of Buffalo; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: The Buffalo Common Council strongly supports the proposed Great Lakes Grant Program and requests that it be i4nded at the highest possible level; and Be It Further Resolved That: his Council further requests the City of Buffalo Grant Office in the Department of Community Development to consult the interested parties listed below and file a plan for making an application under the Great Lakes Grant Program; and Be it Finally Resolved That: This Council directs the City Clerk to send certified copies of this resolution to President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, the Western New York Congressional delegation, Great Lakes United. Buffalo's Green Gold Development Page 72 00-0125.txt Corporation, the Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation. the Buffalo Sewer Authority, the Olmsted Conservancy, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, the Industrial Heritage Committee. and the Friends of the Buffalo River. ADOPTED NO. 210 By: Mr. Fontana, Mr. Brown, Ms. Williams, Ms. Ellington PRE QUALIFYING BUYERS FOR CITY OF BUFFALO REAL ESTATE AUCTION Whereas: Every year in October the City of Buffalo auctions off properties obtained by city foreclosure; and Whereas: The sale attracts many buyers hunting for bargains in city properties; and Whereas: In order to stop the blight in city neighborhoods it is imperative that we as a city sell these properties to responsible buyers; and Whereas: Common Council resolutions in the past have addressed concerns about potential buyers owing the city money. And there are safeguards in place to stop the sale of properties to individuals and corporations who owe the city money. However there is no provision that addresses property code violations on properties that bidders already own; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Buffalo Common Council request the Corporation Counsel in conjunction with the Department of Assessment, Division of Real Estate and Department of Inspections draft an ordinance amendment that would: a)Establish a procedure to pre-qualify a bidder prior to the auction based upon weather the bidder is in arrears to the City of Buffalo and the bidders current properties are all up to City Housing codes. b) Require all bidders to be pre-qualified prior to the October Auction. c) Establish a system to inform potential bidders of their need to pre-qualify in order to bid on auction properties. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT, AND THE DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE NO. 212 Mr. Golombek ALLOW BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES TO REFUEL AT ALL CITY OF BUFFALO REFUEL FACILITIES. Whereas: Presently,.Buffalo Police employees are required to travel to the yard at Seneca St. and Louisiana St to refuel Police vehicles; and Whereas: Depending on location assignment and traffic, this trip can take over an hour. This effectively removes a patrol unit and its officers from service to their District Sector for the amount of time necessary to travel and refuel their vehicle; and Whereas: Some Buffalo Police District Sectors are, at times, assigned only one patrol unit, thereby leaving potentially no coverage; and Whereas: The City of Buffalo does operate refueling facilities for other departments at various sites throughout the city. Many of these facilities use the same "Gas Key" system that the Police Department utilizes; and Page 73 00-0125.txt Whereas: In an effort to maximize Police protection for its residents; the City of Buffalo needs to utilize its resources efficiently. Therefore, the refueling of Buffalo Police Department vehicles should be allowed at any refueling facility that the City of Buffalo operates; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council requests that the Public Works Department provide a report detailing the present location of all City of Buffalo refueling facilities; and Be It Further Resolved: The Common Council requests that the Buffalo Police Department provide a copy of current policy that requires Police Department vehicles to refuel at the Seneca Street station. In addition, the Buffalo Police Department should include a report detailing the impact of changing the current policy to allow the refueling of its vehicles as proposed above; and Be It Further Resolved: The this Honorable Body requests that the Corporation Counsel comment on this resolution; and Be It Finally Resolved: That all requested reports and policies be filed with the Common Council, 1308 City Hall., by 2:00pm, Thursday, February 3, 2000. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE COMMISSIONER OF GENERAL SERVICE AND THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NO. 213 By: Ms. Grant PAYMENT OF CERTAIN SMALL CLAIMS Whereas, the Common Council, by Item No. 184, C.C.P., June 26, 1979, established a specific procedure for payment of claims of $100,00 or less and Claims under Section 207 (a) and (c) of the General Municipal Law, which pertain to medical bills of Policemen and Firemen in any amount; and Whereas, the Common Council, by Item No. 104, C.C.P., April 29, 1997, established that all garbage can claims arising out of the activities of the Department of Street Sanitation that are related to refuse and recycling be paid out of the Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund Budget Account only if the claims took place after October 1, 1996; and Whereas, the subject claims are eligible for consideration under the said procedures; and Whereas, the Department of Law has verified the validity of the claims and recommend payment thereof, Now Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Comptroller be, and hereby is authorized to make payment of the following claims, and that said payment be charged against the "Judgment and Claims Account" in the Department of Law or be charged against the Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund Budget Account: 1. Susan Annalora Claim for loss of garbage can at 785 Richmond Avenue on 9-24-99 $ 10.00 2. Nancy Calamita Claim for loss of garbage can at 329 Bird Avenue on 10-1-99. $5.39 3. Eugene Fini Page 74 00-0125.txt Claim for loss of garbage can at 290 Richmond Avenue on 10-1-99. $ 14.00 4. J. Gajdosz Claim for loss of garbage can at 58 Moreland Street on 9-6-99. $14.50 5. Anthony Howton Claim for loss of garbage can at 169 Brunswick Boulevard on 9-2-99. $ 8.63 6. Willie Jenkins Claim for loss of garbage can at 34 Lang Avenue on 9-6-99. $ 9.00 7. Keith McKendrick Claim for loss of garbage can at 34 Ontario Street on 10-14-99. $12.00 8. Michael Owens Claim for refund of towing and storage costs for claimants vehicle that was mistakenly towed to the City Impound Garage on 10-2-99 $ 100.00 9. Fatima Salch Claim for loss of garbage can at 735 Walden Avenue on 10-12-99 $ 8.00 10. Margaret J. Smith Claim for loss of garbage can at 842 South Park Avenue on 9-20-99. $ 12.00 11. Cynthia Spangler Claim for loss of garbage can at 168 St. James Place on 10- 17-99. $ 16.00 12. Cecelia P. Szymanski Claim for loss of garbage can at 40 Academy Road on 9-28-99. $ 8.50 13. Renee Bartolotta Claim for loss of garbage can at 362 Villa Avenue on 11-4-99. $ 15.00 Investigation by the Department of Law reveals that the above claims are valid and payment is hereby recommended. Passed Ayes-13, Noes-0 NO. 214 By: Mr. Pitts, Ms. Gray: RENAME KENSINGTON EXPRESSWAY AND HUMBOLDT PARKWAY TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING WAY WHEREAS: The Kensington Expressway was built ostensibly to ease traffic congestion into and out of the central core of Downtown Buffalo. As in other older central cities such as Detroit and Cleveland, these expressways became highways to escape and abandonment; and WHEREAS: Since the early sixties the Kensington Expressway has aided suburbanization and disinvestment in Buffalo's central city. Its location also acted to split and Page 75 00-0125.txt disrupt the natural development of the African American community. Neighborhoods such as the Fruitbelt in Ellicott and the Humboldt area in the Masten District were destroyed by construction and blasting; and WHEREAS: The Kensington Expressway not only became an escape route for outmigration, it also became a means to bypass most of the central eastside. Once vibrant and economically viable commercial districts on Jefferson, Genesee, William, Broadway, Clinton and Fillmore eventually stagnated and died as a result of a lack of traffic; and WHEREAS: This affect also resulted in many neighborhoods becoming isolated and disconnected from growth or probable development; and WHEREAS: The Kensington Expressway and its north and south service roads have become a fact of life for the city. Notwithstanding its negative beginning and impact, neighborhoods such as Pratt-Willert and the Clinton Jefferson area have resurged. Other projects such as the Johnnie B. Wiley Sports Pavilion, Makowski Early Childhood Center and the King Urban Life Center have heralded a rebirth; and WHEREAS: Humboldt Park was renamed years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Park As one of Frederick Law Olmsted's centerpieces, a monument to the legacy of Dr. King was placed there to highlight the importance of his struggle for social justice; and WHEREAS: The same purpose for renaming the park also exists to rename the Kensington Expressway. By changing the Kensington Expressway to the Dr. Martin Luther King Way, it would begin the transformation of this negative symbol into a semaphore of positive change and rebirth; and WHEREAS: The new Dr. Martin Luther King Way would remind us and reaffirm his message of self-respect, inclusive diversity and hope. His Expressway would represent a new connectivity for the City of Buffalo internally and regionally; and WHEREAS: This rededication proposal is a fitting effort to keep the dream alive by reaffirming its message of vigilance in the struggle against hate and social injustice for everyone. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Common Council approves the renaming of the Kensington Expressway and Humboldt Parkway to Dr. Martin Luther King Way where applicable within the City of Buffalo. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Common Council requests the Commissioner of Public Works and Corporation Counsel to prepare the proper submission to the State of New York Department of Transportation to implement the renaming where applicable. REFERRED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF LEGISLATION, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WOKS, AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, No. 215 By: Mr. Pitts, Mr. Brown, Mr. Coppola, Mr. Fontana, Ms. Martino LEGAL CHALLENGE TO PROPOSAL TO CREATE A NEW AREA CODE FOR WESTERN NEW YORK Whereas: The New York State Public Service Commission recently held a limited number of public hearings regarding the options available to create a new area code for Western New York, and Whereas: The PSC has moved forward with this process despite the fact that the Federal Communications Page 76 00-0125.txt Commission, the ultimate authority over the telephone numbering system, has recognized the problems with the current system and has begun a rulemaking that will overhaul its outdated numbering regulations; and Whereas: Neither the FCC nor the North American Numbering Plan Administrator was represented at the hearings; and Whereas: The current numbering system is so outdated and inefficient that nearly 3.5 million of the nearly 8 million numbers presently available in 716 are not being used at this time; and Whereas The new FCC rules are expected to be in place by Spring of 2000; even without any rules changes, 716 is not expected to run out of numbers until the fourth quarter of 2001; and Whereas: The PSC has asserted that new number conservation measures and the expected FCC rules changes could significantly delay any need to create a new area code in716, but insist that they must continue this process as a "back-up plan;" and Whereas: There is no need for the PSC and FCC to move forward with this proceeding, and they should delay any proceeding to create a new area code in Western New York until the new rules are in place and their effectiveness can be evaluated; and Whereas: Continuing with the process to add a new area code in the 716 area at this time would be premature and short-sighted, and be a waste of energy and resources; and Whereas: Following through on this proceeding would also send a message that the parties involved accept the idea that a new area code is needed; and Whereas: Completing this process would also set the wheels in motion for the creation of a new area code in 716, and it might prove to be very difficult to stop that process once it has begun; Now, therefore be it resolved: That this Common Council direct the Corporation Counsel to research this issue and prepare to launch a legal challenge on behalf of the City of Buffalo to stop the Federal Communications Commission and the New York State Public Service Commission from moving forward with any proceeding to establish a new area code for this region until new federal regulations are in place. ADOPTED NO. 216 By: Mr. Pitts, Mr. Fisher MANPOWER ALLOCATION STUDY BY POLICE DEPARTMENT Whereas: The Common Council has learned that the Police Department is engaging in a study on the allocation of the Police Force within the City of Buffalo; and Whereas: The Common Council needs information to determine how the Police Officers will be deployed within the various Police Districts; and Whereas: An opportunity to hear what is being planned by the Police Commissioner is necessary. Now be it hereby resolved: That the Police Reorganization Special Committee hold a public hearing to discuss the Police Departments Manpower Reallocation Study at its next stated meeting of February 2, 2000. Be it further resolved: Page 77 00-0125.txt That the hearing be held on February 2, 2000 at 2:00 pm 2ND RESOLVE ADOPTED, REMAINDER REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON POLICE REORGANIZATION NO. 217 By: Ms. Miller-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 various subheadings relating to positions listed below is hereby as follows: NOTE: Old salaries are in brackets This ordinance shall effective as per the respective dates on the attached schedule. APPROVED AS TO FORM David State Sr. Deputy Corporation Counsel 01/20/2000 ATTACHMENT This ordinance shall be retroactive to July 1, 1998. It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. We, 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. Rocco Diina Commissioner of Police James B. Milroy Ph.d Director of Budget We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, pursuant to Section 454 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, hereby certify that contingent upon prior or concurrent action to provide and authorize funding thereof, the interests of the City will be subserved by the increase in compensation provided for the positions set forth in the foregoing ordinance. Anthony M. Masiello Mayor Anthony R. Nanula Comptroller APPROVED AS TO FORM David State Sr. Deputy Corporation Counsel 1/20/2000 PASSED AYES-13, NOES-0 This ordinance shall be retroactive to July 1, 1999. It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. We, 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. Rocco J. Diina Commissioner of Police James B. Milroy ph d Director of Budget Page 78 00-0125.txt We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, pursuant to Section 454 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, hereby certify that contingent upon prior or concurrent action to provide and authorize funding thereof, the interests of the City will be subserved by the increase in compensation provided for the positions set forth in the foregoing ordinance. Anthony M. Masiello Mayor Anthony R. Nanula Comptroller APPROVED AS TO FORM Michael Risman Corporation Counsel 01/20/2000 PASSED AYES-12, NOES-0 NO. 218 BY: Miller-Williams ORDINANCE AMENDMENT SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE "C" 1998-99 1999-00 SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE "C" EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1998 GRADESTEP 1STEP 2STEP 3STEP 4STEP 5 135,07938,16141,24944,33447,426 249,160 350,847 451,417 554,913 658,788 762,914 869,230 THE ABOVE SCHEDULE IS EFFECTIVE RETROACTIVE TO JULY 1, 1998. These schedules are applicable to uniformed members of the Police Department - Local P.B.A. SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE "C" EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1999 GRADESTEP 1STEP 2STEP 3STEP 4STEP 5 136,13139,30642,48645,66448,849 250,635 352,372 452,960 556,560 660,552 764,801 871,307 THE ABOVE SCHEDULE IS EFFECTIVE RETROACTIVE TO JULY 1, 1999. These schedules are applicable to uniformed members of the Police Department - Local P.B.A. PASSED APPROVED AS TO FORM David State Jr. Deputy Corporation Counsel 01/20/2000 ATTACHMENT PASSED AYES-13, NOES-0 Page 79 00-0125.txt NO. 219 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 NAACP Jubilee Day n January 8, 2000 By Councilmember James W. Pittts Charles Michaux ill Felicitation for Catholic Schools Week By Councilmember James W. Pitts by Charles Michaux III City Clerk Felicitation for NO. 220 APPOINTMENTS COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS That tile following persons are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31st,.2000 , conditional upon the person so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing samewith the City Clerk: MARGARET D.BROWN REGINA EVANS MINNIE WIGGINS WILLIE E. GARDINER KAREN E. BYRNS CAROL DOMBROWSKI Total: ADOPTED. No. 221 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in the Council Chambers, 13th Floor, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted. Regular Committees Committee on Civil Service Committee on Finance Committee on Legislation Committee on Comm. Dev. Ancillary Meetings MBEC- Tuesday, Feb 1, 2000 at 9:30 o'clock A.M. Tuesday, Feb 1, 2000 following Civil Service Tuesday, Feb 1, 2000 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Wednesday, Feb 2, 2000 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. Monday, Feb. 14, 2000 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. Spec. Comm. on Telecommunications-Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Room 1417. To be rescheduled Police Reorg. Meeting: Wednesday February Feb 2, 2000 at 2:00 in Council Chambers NO. 222 ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Ms. Gray, the Council adjourned at 4:05 pm CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III CITY CLERK Page 80