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1No. 10
Common Council
Proceedings
of the
City of Buffalo
Regular Meeting, May 14, 1991
Special Session May 15, 1991
Adjourned Sessions May 16, 17, 20, 22, 1991
Spesial Session May 24, 1991
MAYOR
Hon. James D. Griffin
COMPTROLLER
JOEL A. GIAMBRA
COMMON COUNCIL
PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
George K. Arthur
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
David A. Franczyk
MAJORITY LEADER
Eugene M. Fahey
COUNCILMEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Clifford Bell
Eugene M. Fahey
Rosemarie LoTempio
DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS
Alfred T. Coppola - Delaware
James W. Pitts - Ellicott
David A. Franczyk - Fillmore
Norman M. Bakos - Lovejoy
David A. Collins - Masten
Carl A. PerIa Jr. - Niagara
David P. Rutecki - North
Brian M. Higgins - South
Archie L. Amos, Jr. - University
REGULAR COMMITTEES
CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE
: James W. Pitts, Chairman, George K. Arthur, Eugene M.
Fahey, Carl A. Perla, Jr., Alfred Coppola Members
CLAIMS COMMITTEE:
Brian Higgins, Chairman, Rosemarie LoTempio, David Franczyk,
Carl A. Perla, Jr., Archie L. Amos Jr. Members
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
: Clifford Bell, Chairman, Archie L Amos, Jr.,
David A. Franczyk, David Collins, Alfred Coppola, James W. Pitts, Members.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
: David Collins, Chairman, David A. Franczyk, Carl A. PerIa,
Jr., Clifford Bell, Brian M. Higgins, Eugene M. Fahey, Members.
LEGISLATION COMMITTEE:
Alfred Coppola, Chairman, Archie L. Amos, Jr., Norman M.
Bakos, Rosemarie LoTempio, David P. Rutecki, James Pitts, Members
RULES COMMITTEE
: George K. Arthur, Chairman, Eugene M. Fahey, James W. Pitts,
Members
URBAN RENEWAL:
Archie L. Amos, Jr., Chairman, David A. Franczyk. Joel A
Giambra, Brian M. Higgins, James W. Pitts.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CATV
: Hon. David P. Rutecki, Chairman, Hon. Archie L.
Amos, Jr., Hon. Brian M. Higgins, Hon. . Rosemarie LoTempio, Hon. James W.
Pitts.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
: David A. Collins, Chairman
DOWNTOWN STADIUM OPERATOR
: Alfred T. Coppola, Chairman, David A. Franczyk,
David A. Collins, Archie L. Amos, Jr.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RECODIFICATION:
Rosemarie LoTempio, Chairman, Clifford
Bell, David P. Rutecki, Alfred T. Coppola, Michael R. Mulderig, Samuel F.
Houston/Designee, Paul Barrick, Milton Kaplin, Charles L. Michaux III/Designee.
COMMON COUNCIL'S SPECIAL WATERFRONT COMMITTEE
: James F. August, James W.
Harrington, Jr. Richard J. Lippes, Ross D. MacKinnon, Kenneth E. Sherman, David
Rutecki, James W. Pitts, Brian Higgins, Clifford Bell, Rosemarie LoTempio,
David Collins, Carl A. Perla, Jr..
SPECIAL COMMITTEE-TAYLOR LAW IMPASSE
: Carl A. Perla, Jr., Chairman, Alfred T.
Coppola, James W. Pitts
PARKS DEPARTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
: James W. Pitts, David A. Franczyk,
Rosemarie LoTempio, Joel A. Giambra/Designee, Samuel F. Houston/Designee, John
Scardino, Jr., Representative of the Friends of Olmstead Park, Representative
of Delaware Park Steering Committee Representative of Martin Luther King Park
Steering Committee, Representative of the Friends of Cazenovia Casino.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE - NEGOTIATE ERIE BASIN MARINA LEASE
David P. Rutecki, Chairman, James W. Pitts, Carl A. Perla, Jr., David P.
Comerford/designee, Joel A. Giambra/designee, Ronald Romanowicz/designee.
TASK FORCES
TASK FORCE ON FEE INCREASES:
Clifford Bell, Chairperson, Alfred T. Coppola,
Joel A. Giambra, Richard Planavsky, Philip Ricchiazzi, Members.
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY TASK FORCE
: Christine Garmon, , Commissioner Ralph
Degenhart, Michael Chapman, Larry Stitts, Carl Johnson, Julian Dargan, Helen
Panikowski, Desiree Lindsey, John Johnson, Lt. Lawrence Tersan.
TASK FORCE ON DOWNTOWN PARKING
: Leona N. Backus, Alfred H. Savage/Designee,
Lawrence R. Rubin/Designee, Thomas Gallagher, Joel A. Giambra/Designee, Eric
Swider/Designee, Hon. James W. Pitts, Carl A. Perla, Jr., Edward Lesswing, Dr.
Andrew J. Rudnick, Chairman, Robert B. Adams/Designee, Hon. Dennis T.
Gorski/Designee, Cheryl A. Hart, David P. Comerford, Bruna Michaux,.,
HISPANIC TASK FORCE:
David Baez, Scorro Cappes, Ventura Colon, Laura DeJesus,
Emanuel Lastra, Paul Martinez, Benjamin Matta, Augustine Olivencia, Jr.,
Michael Rivera, Louis Rodriguez, Marcelina Rondon.
TASK FORCE ON LANDLORD TENANT RELATIONS & HOUSING CONDITIONS:
Hon. Carl A.
Perla, Chairman, Hon. James W. Pitts, Hon. Archie L. Amos Jr., Hon. Roger
LoRusso /Designee/,Hon Frank Sedita /Designee, Lawrence A. Grisanti /Designee,
Samuel F. Houston /Designee, Joseph V. Schollard /Designee, Vincent
Pellittieri /Designee, Pamela Dent /Designee, Donald J. Reeves /Designee,
Sister Jeanne Frank /Designee, Nick Sidoti /Designee, Denis Woods /Designee,
Scott W. Gehl /Designee, Paul Wolf /Designee, Rev. Charles White /Designee,
Karen J. Schimke, Cathy Szczesny, Kathy Mecca, Members.
TASK FORCE- AUDITORIUM-STADIUM:
Hon. James W. Pitts, Chairman, Hon. Vincent
Tese, Hon. Anthony M. Masiello, Hon. David P. Rutecki, Hon. Alfred T. Coppola,
Charles F. Rosenow, George Gould, George Wessel, William J. Greeley, Mary
Martino/Designee, Hon.
Dennis T. Gorski/Designee, Hon. Roger I. Blackwell, Hon. Henry J. Nowak, Donald
P. Quinlan/Designee, Rev. Bennett W. Smith, Robert D. Fernbach.
TASK FORCE- STUDY ON GREAT NORTHERN GRAIN ELEVATOR:
Jim Forton, Chairperson,
Hon. Brian M. Higgins, Hon. James W. Pitts, Karen Schaffner, John Montague,
Lorraine Pierro, Joseph Schollard, Mark Norton, Ken Sherman.
NOISE ORDINANCE TASK FORCE
: State Senator Anthony Masiello, Assemblyman William
Hoyt, Margaret Andrews, John Walton, Ed Saunders, Angelo Thomas, Dr. Betty
Cappella, Laura Wilson, Jeanette Ogden, Michael Powers, Nicholas Custodi,
Sheila Dunn, Cynthia, A. Reif, James J. Williams, Sheila Weir, Frank Piracci,
Bernadette Tomaselli, Jean Willett.
CHILD CARE TASK FORCE
: Louise Clyburn, Deborah A. Goldman, Khalimah A. Halim,
Flora Miller, Sliwa, Angela Lee, Mrs. Gianadda, Ronald Empric, Barbara A. Shaw,
Mary Jo Hunt, Dorothy Dowzycky, Joseph Sperrazza, Judy DiPasquale, Mary
Randolph.
MEDICAL BENEFITS TASK FORCE:
Richard J. Piontek, Larry Insinna, Mary Ann
Sansone, Charles W. Pruet, M.D., Leo C. Welsh, David Donnelly, Thomas J.
Carella, John Walker, John D. Smith.
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES:
BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY:
Alfred T. Coppola, George K. Arthur, David A.
Collins.
ARTS AND CULTURAL FUNDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
: Charles Ruff, Joseph Makowski,
Craig Speers, Gary Mucci, Thomas M. Rocco, William Falkowski, John J. Fiorella,
Jeremy Wainwright, Sheila Diebold, Warren Emblidge, Alithea Lango, Martha
Morgan, Susan Curran.
WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
: Hon. David A. Collins, Chairman,
Lawrence R. Rubin, Peggy Brooks-Bertram, King W. Peterson, Henry Orsinski,
Florence E. Baugh, Willie Evans, Michael Billoni, Charles Rosenow, Members.
CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL - BUFFALO
Tuesday, May 14, 1991
at 2:00 P.M.
PRESENT - George K. Arthur, President of the Council, and Council Members Amos,
Bakos, Bell, Collins, Coppola, Fahey, Franczyk, Higgins, LoTempio, Perla,
Pitts, and Rutecki - 13.
ABSENT - None.
On a motion by Mr. Fahey, seconded by Mr. Pitts, the minutes of the stated
meeting held April 30, 1991, were approved
FROM THE MAYOR
No.1
Reappointment of members of the Buffalo Sewer Authority
Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Section 1177 of the Public
Authorities Law, I hereby reappoint, subject to confirmation by Your Honorable
Body, the below listed persons as members of the Buffalo Sewer Authority, for
terms expiring on June 30, 1994:
Edward J. Pawlik Henry J. Hahn
851 Parkside Avenue 1735 Seneca Street
Buffalo, 14216 Buffalo, 14210
I hereby certify that Edward J. Pawlik and Henry J. Hahn are fully
qualified for reappointment to the Buffalo Sewer Authority.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
No.2
Local 650 Factfinder's Report
Attached please find the report issued by Factfinder Evelyn Hartman
to resolve the contract dispute between the city of Buffalo and Local 650 for
the contract period July l, 1990 through June 30, 1992.
In this report, Factfinder Hartman recommends salary increases of 8.5 to
9.5 percent, and salary upgrades of 2.5 percent. In addition to the salary
increases, this report recommends improvements to the following benefits:
longevity, acting time, auto allowance, and summer hours. Although the
Factfinder also recommends an increased deductible for medical insurance
coverage, which results in a cost savings to the City, the net total cost of
this Factfinder's report is $2,448,557 or 12.1 percent.
The adopted 90-91 budget included a salary adjustment account which would
provide a 2 percent salary increase for all city employees. However, the State
imposed a mid-year 10 percent cut in revenue sharing for this fiscal year, and
together with increased State pension costs, resulted in the loss of $6.7
million to the city. This unprecedented mid-year reduction necessitates the
use of the salary adjustment monies to cover these state imposed budget
shortfalls in order to avoid ending the fiscal year with a deficit.
On top of the problems faced by the City in the current fiscal year, the
Governor has recommended an additional $21.5 million reduction in general
purpose aid to the City for the fiscal year 91-92.
With respect to these imposed and recommended cuts in State Aid, the
Governor's budget message mandates that spending must be reduced on all levels
of government. It is therefore inconceivable that a State appointed Factfinder
would issue a report which recommends such an extravagant increase in
expenditures in the wake of the State's revenue reduction to local
municipalities and the Governor's call for austerity.
In view of the financial problems now facing the City, it is evident that
the Factfinder's recommendation of $2,448,557 or 12.1 percent would place an
unbearable financial hardship upon the City. I therefore urge you to reject
the attached report and impose a 1990-91 settlement which provides no increase
in salary or benefits for the union.
REFERRED T0 THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TAYLOR LAW IMPASSE
FROM THE MAYOR EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS
FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
No.3
F. Turgeon - Request to Place an Outdoor Patio in Front of
an Existing Restaurant at 3403 Bailey Avenue
Item No. 110, C.C.P. 4/30/91
The City Planning Board, at its regular meeting held Tuesday,
Hay 7, 1991, considered the above application pursuant to Section 511-65 of the
Buffalo Code - The Kensington-Bailey Business District.
The applicant seeks to place an outdoor patio in front of an existing
restaurant. The proposed patio measures 6 feet x 62 feet or 372 square feet in
area and will be placed entirely on private property.
The site is located in the KB zone, which permits the expansion of eating
and drinking places bud only upon the issuance of a restricted use permit by
your Honorable Body. Three additional off-street parking spaces are suggested
by this expansion. Under SEQR, the proposed outdoor patio may be considered an
Unlisted Action, which may be studied through uncoordinated review.
The Planning Board voted to approve the patio with the following
conditions:
1. That it be opened no later than 11:00 p.m. daily;
2. That no music is played in patio area; and
3. That no trash receptacles be placed in the patio area.
RECEIVED AND FILED
No.4
D. Alfieri - Application to Place an Outdoor Cafe in the R.O.W. at 1669 Hertel
Avenue
Item No. 111, C.C.P. 4/30/91
The City Planning Board, at its regular meeting held Tuesday,
Hay 7, 1991, considered the above application pursuant to 413-59 and 511-59 of
the Buffalo Code - Review of Sidewalk Cafes, and the expansion of an eating and
drinking place in the Hertel Avenue District.
The applicant seeks to expand an existing eating and drinking place to
include a sidewalk cafe. The proposed cafe will measure 7 feet x 55 feet or
385 square feet in area and will be built entirely in the public right-of-way.
The Hertel Avenue District permits such expansions but only upon the
approval of your Honorable Body. Under the Zoning Ordinance, the proposed
expansion would suggest an additional 3 off-street parking spaces. With regard
to the sidewalk encroachment, the proposed cafe will occupy a portion of Hertel
Avenue, which has a 100-foot right-of-way and 55-foot pavement width.
Therefore, 22 1/2 feet of sidewalk exists from the subject property line to the
curb. The 7-foot sidewalk cafe will leave 15 1/2 feet of unobstructed
sidewalk. Furthermore, no public appurtenances will be affected by the cafe.
Lastly, under SEQR, the cafe is considered an Unlisted Action, which may be
studied through uncoordinated review.
The Planning Board voted to approve the expansion and the sidewalk cafe
with the following conditions attached to the latter:
1. That no music be played in the cafe area;
2. That no trash receptacles be placed in the cafe area; and
3. That the cafe be opened no later than 11:00 pm. daily.
RECEIVED AND FILED
No.5
Mobil Oil - Request to Place a Truckloading Rack and Other Improvements at 1
Babcock St.
Item No. 112, C.C.P. 4/30/91
The City Planning Board, at its regular meeting held Tuesday,
May 7, 1991, considered the above application pursuant to Section 511-67 of the
Buffalo Code - The Buffalo River Special Coastal Review District.
The applicant seeks to construct a three-bay (1,400 square feet) tanker
truckloading rack canopy, a 16 foot x 12 foot foam building to provide fire
protection to the proposed loading rack and its environs, a 12,000 gallon,
double wall, fiber glass, underground tank for contaminant around the proposed
rack, modification to existing buildings, and related paving and site work.
The site is located in an M3 zone, which permits such uses. The site is
also overlain by the Coastal Review District, which requires the approval of
your Honorable Body for a restricted use permit. In this vein, it should be
noted that the proposed new construction and renovation will be 750+ feet from
the Buffalo River and therefore will not involve the 25 foot riverfront
setback.
Under SEQR, the proposed renovation is considered an Unlisted Action,
which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The site's proximity to the
Mobil Oil inactive toxic waste site (No. 914050) was discussed but found not to
be a potential threat to the environment.
Given this, the Planning Board voted to approve the application as
presented.
RECEIVED AND FILED
No.6
Siegel, Kelleher, Kahn Application to Place an
Illuminated Ground Sign at 420 Franklin Street
Item No. 113, C.C.P. 4/30/91
The City Planning Board, at its regular meeting held Tuesday,
May 7, 1991, considered the above application pursuant to Section 387-19 of the
Buffalo Code - The Review of Ground Signs.
The applicant seeks to place an illuminated ground sign with an oval
signface area of approximately 21 square feet. The overall height of the
proposed sign will be 7 feet 10 inches.
The site is located in a C2 zone, which permits such signs but only upon
the approval of your Honorable Body. The site is also located in the Allentown
Preservation District. In this regard, it should be noted that the Buffalo
Preservation Board has reviewed the proposed sign and approved it but with a
shorter overall height of 5 feet 6 inches. The applicants informed the
Planning Board that they had initiated an appeal of the Preservation Board's
decision to your Honorable Body. Under SEQR, the proposed sign is considered
an Unlisted Action, which may be studied through uncoordinated review.
This notwithstanding, the Planning Board voted to approve the sign as
presented (i.e., 7 feet 10 inches in overall height) on the grounds that the
lower height would not be feasible since an existing fence would interfere with
it.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
FROM THE BOARD OF STADIUM AND AUDITORIUM
No.7
EMERGENCY REPAIR TO FIELD TARP COVER AT PILOT FIELD STADIUM
We are hereby notifying the Council of an emergency situation
that existed at Pilot Field Stadium due to severe wind storms on both April
10th and 15th 1991. It was determined that immediate action be taken on the
repair Of the tarp which covers the infield playing area of the field. It was
felt that without this immediate repair the field would be left exposed to
continued poor weather conditions causing a possibility in the cancellation of
baseball games resulting in lost revenue to the City.
Custom Canvas was called in to repair the tarp as they where the company
it were purchased through, through the formal bid process and had immediate
access to all matching repair materials.
The cost of this repair for damage done April 10, 1991 was $896.00 and
April 15, 1991 was $1,340 for a grand total of $2,236
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Director of Stadium and Auditorium, dated
April 30, 1991, be received and filed; and
That the award by the Director of Stadium and Auditorium of an emergency
contract to Custom Canvass in the amount of $2,236.00 for emergency repairs to
the tarp at Pilot Field due to windstorm damage on April 10, 1991 and April 15,
1991, be, and it hereby is, ratified, approved and confirmed.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
No.8
Emergency Breakdown
Vehicle XOl
On March 12, 1991 Vehicle XOl (Bus) broke down due to loss of
oil pressure, loud engine noise. It was towed to Southside Auto and Truck to
determine problem.
Upon partial engine disassembly, it was determined that broken rod was
cause of noise and loss of oil pressure.
As bus could not be driven, we had 2 choices--replace or rebuild motor
(approx. same cost either way). It was decided to replace motor, as the
original had over 200,000 miles.
Repairs amounted to $2,000.00 (P.0. 10609900).
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Executive Director, of the Mayor'S Office
for Senior Citizens, dated May 7, 1991, be received and filed; and
That the award by the Executive Director of the Mayor's Office for Senior
Citizens of an emergency contract for a new engine for Bus XOl to Southside
Auto & Truck, be, and the same hereby is, ratified, confirmed and approved.
PASSED.
AYES-13 NOES-0
No.9
Emergency Breakdown
Vehicle X6
On April 19, 1991, Vehicle X6 was losing coolant and overheating.
It was driven to Riverview Garage for determination of repairs.
Coolant lines to rear heater rotted and leaking. As vehicle could not be
driven any distance without overheating, no bids were possible.
-Repairs amounted to $163.20 (P.0: #10609960)
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens dated
May 7, 1991 be received and filed; and
That the award by the Executive Director of the Mayor's Office for Senior
Citizens of purchase order #10609960 to Riverview Garage for emergency repairs
to Vehicle X6 be, and it hereby is, ratified, confirmed and approved.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.10
Emergency Breakdown
Vehicle X6
On April 12, 1991, Vehicle X6 lost braking power. Vehicle was
towed to Riverview Garage for determination of reason(s) for loss of brakes.
Rear shoes, wheel cylinders and brake line needed to be replaced. As
vehicle was disabled,, no bids were possible.
Repairs amounted to $216.76 (P.0. #10603790)
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication form the Executive Director of the Mayor's Office
for Senior Citizens dated May 7, 1991 be received and filed; and
That the award by the Executive Director of the Mayor's Office for Senior
Citizens of purchase order #10603790 to Riverside Garage for emergency repairs
to vehicle X6 be, and it hereby is, ratified, confirmed and approved.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.11
Emergency Breakdown
Vehicle X8
On April 23, 1991, Vehicle X8 experienced steering loss (front
wheel caved in). Vehicle was towed to Southside Auto and Truck for
determination of repairs.
Ball joint
idler arm and brake hose needed to be replaced. As vehicle was not driveable, no bids were
possible.
Repairs amounted to $192.91 (P.W. #10609940)
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Executive Director of the Mayor's Office
for Senior Citizens dated May 7, 1991 be received and filed; and
That the award by the Executive Director of the mayor's Office for Senior
Citizen's of purchase order #10609940 for emergency repairs to Vehicle X8 in
the amount of $192.91 be, and the same hereby is, ratified, confirmed and
approved.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.12
Riverside Center
Item No. 213, C.C.P. 04/30/91
1st. Resolve
Total Center Personnel Specialist Supv. - 5
Specialist 1
Rec. Instructor 1
Senior Aides 7
Laborer I 1
Assigned as follows:
South Park Center Senior Citizen Specialist Supv.(1)
Commodore Perry Recreation Instructor (1)
Lincoln Senior Aide (2)
Schiller Park Senior Aide (1)
Ulinski Senior Citizen Specialist Supv.(1)
Senior Aide (1, on medical leave)
Richmond-Summer Senior Citizen Specialist Supv.(1)
West Side Senior Aide (1)
Holling Senior Citizen Specialist Supv.(l)
East Clinton Senior Citizen Specialist Supv.(l)
Senior Aide (1)
Laborer I (1)
Riverside Senior Citizen Specialist (1)
Tosh Collins Senior Aide (1)
Upon mutual agreement, Patricia Bartolone (2 other staff members
declined) was transferred from Riverside to East Clinton. No other transfers
or reassignments. The request for one Senior Citizen Specialist has been
authorized by the Budget Office
2nd., 3rd.
1 4th Resolve
A permanent Senior Citizen Specialist was assigned to the Riverside
Center May 6, 1991.
As the person assigned to the Riverside Center has an extensive
background working with the elderly
The Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens feels there is no need at the
present time to request the Budget Office to initiate a salary ordinance for an additional Senior Citizen Specialist Supv.
to run the Riverside Center.
There was no cutback in hours, as the Center was open 8:30-4:30
Monday-Friday, and all daily programs continued as scheduled.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE COMPTROLLER
No.13
Balance Sheets and Supporting Schedules For the 2 Month Period Ending August
311 1990
I transmit herewith various balance sheets and statements for July and
August, 1990 showing the condition of all funds and accounts for the months of
July and August of 1990 ending August 31, 1990.
RECEIVED AND FILED
No.14
Permission to Negotiate 200 Howell, W 52' S Chandler
Lot Size: 21' x 90' Assessed Valuation: $430.
The Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, has received
a request from Mr. Ronald Wilson, of 196 Howell Street, Buffalo, New York to
purchase the above referenced property.
Mr. Wilson wishes to build a garage on the property.
The Department of Inspections and Community Revitalization and the
Department of Community Development have been contacted and they have no
objection to the sale of this property.
This office, therefore, is requesting that we be permitted to negotiate a
private sale on the above mentioned property and report back to Your Honorable
Body the results of the negotiations.
MR.FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Office of the Comptroller, dated May 9,
1991, be received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is, authorized to enter into
negotiations with Ronald Wilson, 196 Howell Street, Buffalo, New York, for the
purchase of City property commonly known as 200 Howell Street, W. 52' S.
Chandler, Lot Size 21' x 90'; and
That the results of said negotiations be reported to this Honorable Body.
ADOPTED.
No.15
Results of Negotiation
52 Guilford, West 485.56'
North of Broadway
Lot Size 30' x 115'
Assessed Valuation: $900
Item #12
C.C. P. November 13, 1990
In the above Item Your Honorable Body authorized the Office of
the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, to negotiate a private sale with Mr.
Samuel Burnett and Angelette Burnett, his daughter, of 54 Guilford Street,
Buffalo, New York for the purchase of the above referenced property. The
Burnetts intend to purchase the subject property, which is adjacent to their
home, for additional yard space.
An independent appraisal of the property was submitted to the Division of
Real Estate by Chester S. Zukowski, 3790 Broadway Street, Buffalo, New York
14227. Mr. Zukowski has estimated that the fair market value of the property
to be Three Hundred Dollars ($300) which represents about Nine Cents ($.09) a
square foot. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sales of similar
properties in the area. The sale prices in the area of the subject range from
Twenty-Nine Cents ($.29) a square foot to Thirty-One Cents ($.31) a square
foot; indicating a range of value for the subject to be One Thousand Dollars
($1,000) to One Thousand Seventy Dollars ($1,070).
The results of our negotiations are that Mr. Samuel Burnett and Angelette
Burnett, his daughter, have agreed and are prepared to pay Nine Hundred Dollars
($900) for the subject property. They have also agreed to pay for the cost of
the appraisal, transfer tax and costs of the legal description.
I am therefore recommending the sale of 52 Guilford Street, to Mr. Samuel
Burnett and Angelette, his daughter, of 54 Guilford Street, Buffalo, New York,
in the amount of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900).
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Office of the Comptroller, dated May 8,
1991, be received and filed; and
That the offer of Samuel Burnett and Angelette Burnette, 54 Guilford
Street, Buffalo, New York, in the sum of $900.00 to purchase the property
located at 52 Guilford, West 485.56' North of Broadway, Lot Size 30' x 115', be
and hereby is accepted; and
That the appraisal report requested by the City will be paid by the
purchaser; and
That the Mayor be, and he hereby is, authorized to execute a deed, and
the Comptroller be, and he hereby is, authorized to deliver the same, in
accordance with the terms of sale upon which the bid was submitted.
PASSED.
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.16
Women for Human Rights and Dignity
Request to Transfer 8, 11, 29 and 31 Buell Street and 544 and 546 Humboldt
Parkway
Item #116, C.C.P. 4/16/91
This office has been requested to respond to the above referenced
item regarding site acquisition of six (6) parcels of City owned property on
Buell Street and Humboldt Parkway respectively.
Please be advised that this office has fully investigated this request up
to and including speaking with Mr. Peter Brest, Associate Commissioner of the
New York State Department of Social Services, Office of Shelter and Supported
Housing, in efforts to identify the availability of funding for the purchase of
this real property. It should be noted that Women for Human Rights and Dignity
applied for and will receive a grant in excess of $700,000 with which to
construct new housing on Humboldt Parkway and Buell Street in the Masten
District. Mr. Brest informed this office that there are no provisions in the
grant for site acquisition. The State views this project as very worthwhile as
evidenced by their awarding the grant and further anticipated a token transfer
of 11 parcels by the City as our contribution to the success of this project.
This is, essentially, a 3-phase project consisting of two (2) separate
transfers of property with the third phase being the actual construction. The
first phase was accomplished through Item #228, C.C.P. 10/16/90 and the deed
was filed on February 2, 1991.
The second phase is spoken to in Item #116, C.C.P. 4/16/91 and again
seeks the transfer of the bulk of the required property. Please note that both
communications were designed for a token transfer and not to a negotiated
private sale. This project clearly emerges as a public benefit and my office is
in full support and stands ready to assist in any manner that is required.
We do, however, request that Your Honorable Body clarify its intent by
approving an item that speaks to a transfer rather than a negotiated private
sale. In doing so you will have set the record straight and facilitated our
efforts to consumate this transaction. Such activity would recognize the
superlative efforts already put forth by the sponsors of this project and would
further augment New York State's efforts to provide needed housing within our
City.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No.17
Use of Former School 29 2219 South Park Avenue Rooms #101, 102, 103, 104 &
Gymnasium
This item is being submitted as a point of information.
The Division of Youth, which is a City agency, has recently requested the
use of rooms 101, 102, 103, 104 and gymnasium to be used for youth programs and
storage. These are the same rooms that were previously used by the Police
Athletic League, which no longer exists.
Since they are a City agency, rental consideration will not be paid for
use of the above mentioned rooms.
Therefore, this office recommends acceptance of their request, providing
the Law Department has no other concerns or objections.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Office of the Comptroller dated May 9, 1991 be
received and filed; and
That the request by the City Division of Youth to use Rooms 101, 102, 103
and 104 and the Gymnasium in former School 29, at 2219 South Park Avenue, for
youth programs and storage, be, and the same hereby is, approved.
PASSED.
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.18
Revised List of Bond Closeouts
Item No, 29, C.C.P., 4/16/91
The City of Buffalo issues bonds to provide funds to finance the
costs of various capital projects which are described in the bond resolutions
submitted to the Common Council. When we raise capital funds by selling bonds,
it is reasonably anticipated that all of the projects will proceed timely and
binding commitments for the completion of the projects will be entered into in
a timely manner. Proceeds of bonds not expended for the object or purpose for
which the bonds were sold must be applied to the payment of principal and
interest on such bonds (Local Finance Law - Section 165.00)
The Division of Accounting has discussed the following accounts with the
Division of administration and Finance who in turn reviewed them with various
department heads and determined the following accounts:
1. Have a balance too small to proceed with the project,
2. Have no further commitments, or
3. Will not be used since the project is complete.
For the aforementioned reasons, the following bond accounts should be
closed.
UNENCUMB -RESTRCTED UNRESTRCTD
ERED FOR FUTURE FOR 1991-92
BALANCE DEBT DEBT
ACCNT# 200PURP0SE 4/5/91 SERVICE SERVICE
101-017 Purch. Motor Vehicles-Pks $ 1,394.56 $ $ 1,394.56
401-034 Plans for Downtown Streets18,393.00 18,393.00
401-078 Resurfacing of parking Lots14,667.89 14,667.89
401-079 Reconstr Ferry Lift Bridge 6,749.37 6,749.37
401-079 Reconst of N. Falls Blvd 19,089.09
19,089.09
401-520 Reconst of Elmwood 2,848.89 2,848.89
401-531 FDA LFW Settlements 47. 43
47. 43
402-004 Shoshone Shelter House3,296.76 3,296.76
402-014 Expansion Lincoln F.Hse 34,180.90 34,180.90
402-025 Reconstr Delaware Labor Ctr 104.81 104.81
402-038 Prospect Park Shelter House171.56 171. 56
402-039 Reconstr City Hall Bldg .96
.96
402-045 Plans-Expan Lincoln Field Hs47,643. 59 47,643. 59
402-055 Reconstr Fire Dept Bldgs. .09
.09
402-067 Reconstr JFK Community Ctr .62 .62
402-079 Const Jefferson-Riley Fire 22.06 22.06
402-084 Const W.Side Community Ctr2,595.64 2,595.64
402-097 Reconstr Schiller Park Pool .86
.86
717-007 Reconstr Mungovan Playgrnd9,615.92 9,615.92
717-011 Const Polonia Playgrnd 54.48 54.48
717-012 Ellicott District Development 4,237.30
4,237.30
717-026 Improv to Mulroy Park 1,123.96 1,123.96
717-080 Misc Improv New Housing 13,546.10
13,546.10
717-091 Const Downtown Stadium .95
.95
717-092 Improv - Strategy Areas .08
.08
717-093 Acquis Land Polish Comm Ctr1,533.19 1,533.19
717-099 Reconstr Roosevelt Park 11,503.00 11,503.00
717-500 Lovejoy Pool Program 44.683.24 44.683.24
$237.506.30 $137.576.3 $ 99.929.95
Upon favorable action by Your Honorable Body, I will close the bond
accounts and $123,265.45 of the amount restricted for future debt service will
be used as a resource in the 1991-92 Capital Debt Service Fund Budget, and the
unrestricted amount will also be used as a resource for the 1991-92 Capital
Debt Service Fund Budget.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller dated May 8, 1991, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is, authorized to close out the
bond accounts listed in the above-referenced communication, and that he be, and
he hereby is, authorized to use $123,265.45 of the amount restricted for future
debt service as a resource in the 1991-92 Capital Debt Service Fund Budget, and
that he be, and he hereby is, authorized also to use the unrestricted amount as
a resource in the 1991-92 Capital Debt Service Fund Budget.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.19
Bond Resolutions. Not Submitted
The following is a list of projects that were part of the 1990-91
Capital Improvements Budget for which no bond resolutions have been submitted
to your Honorable Body to date The reason for this is that the departments have
not requested that these resolutions be submitted.
The bond resolutions for these projects must be approved at a regular stated
meeting, the last one being June 25, 1991, before the authorization expires at
June 30, 1991. We suggest that Department Heads and Councilperson's review this
list and advise us as to the status of these projects as soon as possible.
Installation of Historic Lighting Various Parks 175,000
Ellicott District Lighting
40,000
Reconstruction of Kleinhans Music Hall 1,120,000
Construction of New Entrance at Buffalo Zoo 350,000
Reconstruction of Historical Society
200,000
Improvements to Fillmore Dist. Playgrounds 120,000
Improvements to Futures Academy Playground 15,000
Improvements to Buffalo River & South Dist. Parks 225,000
Reconstruction of Fruit Belt Comm. Ctr. 250,000
CRUCIAL Building Reconstruction
35,000
Reconstruction of St. Marys of Sorrow
190,000
Squaw Island Remediation Project
75,000
Replacement of Ellicott Dist. ROW Improvements 20,000
South & North Dist. ROW Improvements 300,000
Construction of Cafeteria at School #74
50,000
Acquisition of Site for Elementary School 1,000,000
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FlNANCE.
No.20
Budgetary Projections as
of April 3O, 1991
Attached is a report on the status of budgetary projections for
the City of Buffalo as of April 30, 1991. This is an update from the last
report filed with your Honorable body which reflected the status of the budget
as of December 31, 1990.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
No.21
SCHEDULE OF 1991 COUNCIL BUDGET HEARINGS
THURSDAY -MAY 16TH CHAIR: COPPOLA
9:00 A.M. COMMON COUNCIL
PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
CITY CLERK
9:15 A.M. MAYOR - EXECUTIVE
VITAL STATISTICS
ZONING BOARD
SENIOR CITIZENS
STADIUM & AUDITORIUM
PILOT FIELD STADIUM
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM DIV.
9:30 A.M. CORPORATION COUNSEL
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
ASSESSMENT
THURSDAY -MAY 16TH CHAIR: HIGGINS
10:00 A.M. ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
BUDGET
F.C.A.
MGMT. SERVICES
LABOR RELATIONS
PARKING ENFORCEMENT
TREASURY
THURSDAY -MAY 16TH CHAIR: HIGGINS
2:00 P.M. GENERAL SERVICES
PURCHASE
INVENTORY & STORES
THURSDAY -MAY 16TH CHAIR: BELL
2:30 P.M. STREET SANITATION
PARKS - GENERAL OFFICE
PARKS DIVISION
RECREATION
MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTH.
FRIDAY-MAY 17TH CHAIR: AMOS
9:00 A.M. POLICE
FIRE
FRIDAY -MAY 17TH CHAIR: RUTECKI
2:00 P.M. COMPTROLLER
AUDIT
ACCOUNTING
DATA PROCESSING
REAL ESTATE
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
FRIDAY -MAY 17TH CHAIR: BAKOS
6:00 P.M. BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY -MAY 20TH CHAIR: FRANCZYK
9:00 A.M. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT
INSPECT.& COMM. REVITAL.
HSG.& PROP. INSPECT.
COMM. REVITALIZATION
TASK FORCE ON HOUSING
MONDAY-MAY 20TH CHAIR: PITTS
2:00 P.M. CIVIC BODIES
LARGE CULTURAL/CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERY
PHILHARMONIC
KLEINHANS
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
STUDIO ARENA
SHEA'S O'CONNELL
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
GBAC 1993 WORLD GAMES
2:30 P.M. MUSEUM/LIBRARY
DR. LORD'S LIBRARY
MARINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
3:00 P.M. ART GALLERIES/FINE ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
ARTS COUNCIL BFLO./COUNTY
WNY INST. ARTS IN EDUCATION
HALLWALLS GALLERY
EASTSIDE COALITION OF ARTS
BURCHFIELD ART CENTER
SQUEAKY WHEEL
MONDAY-MAY 20TH CHAIR: PERLA
6:00 P.M.ART GALLERIES/FINE ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
EL MUSEO FRANCISCO OLLER Y DIAGO RIVERA
MOLLYOLGA ART CLASSES
C.E.P.A.
JUST BUFFALO LITERARY CENTER
NIAGARA FRONTIER FOLK ART COUNCIL
QRS ARTS FOUNDATION
FRIENDS OF ARTS ACADEMY
6:30 P.M. PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
ALLEYWAY THEATER
DEPT. OF THEATER AND DANCE SUNY
INNER CITY BALLET
EMPIRE STATE BALLET
BUFFALO BALLET THEATER
THEATER OF YOUTH COMPANY (TOY)
UJIMA THEATER COMPANY
7:00 P.M.-BUFFALO ENSEMBLE THEATER
MAELSTROM PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
YOUNG AUDIENCES OF THY
TRALFAMADORE JAZZ INSTITUTE
GEMINI DANCE
PICK OF THE CROP
WEDNESDAY -MAY 22ND CHAIR: LoTEMPIO
9:00 A.M. HUMAN RESOURCES
DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS
HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
URBAN AFFAIRS
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
YOUTH
VETERANS HELP. VETS
WEDNESDAY -MAY 22ND CHAIR: LoTEMPIO
10:00 A.M.PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING
BUILDINGS
LICENSES & PERMITS
WATER
WEDNESDAY -MAY 22ND CHAIR: COLLINS
2:00 P.M. CIVIC BODIES (CONTINUED) PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
(CONTINUED)
AMHERST SAXAPHONE SOCIETY
CHOPIN SINGING SOCIETY
GREATER BUFFALO OPERA COMPANY
BUFFALO GUITAR QUARTET
KAVINOKY THEATER
2:30 P.M. SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
LEGAL AID BUREAU
LEGAL SERVICES FOR ELDERLY
NEIGHBORH00D LEGAL SERVICES
OFFICE OF URBAN INITIATIVES
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
THY INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
THY TRADE COUNCIL
CITIZEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP.
E.P.I.C.
PARENTS ANONYMOUS
3:00 P.M. YOUTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
BOY'S AND GIRL'S CLUBS OF BUFFALO
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF BUFFALO
BE A FRIEND PROGRAM
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BUFFALO
NATIONAL INNER CITIES YOUTH
CAMPFIRE COUNCIL
HUMBOLDT YMCA
BETHEL YOUTH ENRICHMENT
FRANCISCAN CENTER
D'YOUVILLE COLLEGE
INVADERS ATHLETIC CLUB
3:30 P.M. ELDERLY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
COUNCIL OF SENIOR CITIZEN CLUBS
WILLIAM/EMSLIE SENIOR CENTER
LOS TAINOS SR. CITIZENS CENTER
FRIENDS TO THE ELDERLY
GRACE MANOR NURSING HOME
WEDNESDAY -MAY 22ND CHAIR: ARTHUR
4:00 P.M. NEIGHBORH00D/COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION
HOUSING ASSISTANCE CENTER
ALLENTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER
WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES
MASTEN HUMAN SERVICES
POLISH COMMUNITY CENTER
SOUTH BUFFALO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
WALDEN/BAILEY
FATHER BELLE CENTER
PARKSIDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
WESTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING
4:30 P.M. -AFRICAN/AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION CENTER
SENECA/BABCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER
VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
A.B.L.E.Y.
OLD FIRST WARD COMMUNITY CENTER
BAILEY/DELAVAN COMMUNITY CENTER
LANGSTON HUGHES INSTITUTE
FRUITBELT
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
E.BUFFALO COMMUNITY OWNSESHIP
NATIVE AMERICAN COMMITTEE
ST. SIMON'S MISSION
5:00 P.M.-FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS
SALVATION ARMY
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
E. BFLO. PLAN. & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
COMMODORE PERRY PROGRAMS
BROADWAY/FILLMORE AREA BUSINESS
BROADWAY AREA BUSINESS
F.L.A.R.E.
KENSINGTON/BAILEY
NORTHLAND/KELLY GARDENS
C.R.U.C.I.A.L
HISPANICS UNITED
CONCERNED ECUMENICAL MINISTRY
5:30 P.M. DISABLED SERVICE/SELF-IMPROVEMENT ORGANIZATIONS
SILVER WHEELS FOOTBALL
NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE
NIAGARA FRONTIER VOC. REHAB. CENTER
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS
COMM. SERV. FOR DEVELOPMENTALY DISABLED
WEDNESDAY -MAY 22ND CHAIR: FAHEY
6:00 P.M. HEALTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (MEALS/NURSING/DISEASE)
COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER OF W.N.Y.
ASSN. FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE
MEALS ON WHEELS
W.N.Y. UNITED AGAINST DRUGS
SUICIDE PREVENTION CRISIS SERVICES
BUFFALO HEARING AND SPEECH
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
WELLNESS INSTITUTE
NORTH WEST BUFFALO HEALTH
COORDINATED CARE
HOSPICE OF BUFFALO
BENEDICT HOUSE
RHODE ISLAND FOOD CENTER
FOOD FOR ALL
DAYCARE ORGANIZATIONS
LITTLE LEARNER'S DAYCARE CENTER
CHILD CARE COALITION
7:00 P.M. FIRE-CRIME PREVENTION/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
FIRE SURVIVAL CENTER
VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN LEGION
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
PARKS & RECREATIONAL AREAS/ACTIVITIES
NAVAL ID SERVICEMEN'S PARK
FRIENDS OF THE CANADIANA
FRI ENDS OF OLMSTEAD PARKS
1490 ENTERPRISES INC.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT INAUG. SITE
FRIENDS OF THE BUFFALO RIVER
OTHERS
RECEIVED AND FILED
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT
No.22
Loss in Tax Base Between the Years of 1987 to 1991
I have enclosed, for your information, a report on the City's
tax base years of 1987 through 1991 and the major factors that have contributed
to decreases in the tax base during those years.
The major factors that have caused a substantial loss in the City's tax
base are identified in memorandi issued by the New York State Board of
Equalization and Assessment explaining why the New York State Board of
Equalization and Assessment reduced assessed values for the following
categories of real property:
Memorandi on State Assessed Property:
1. Railroad Property and Conrail Litigation
2. Special Franchise Property and New York
Telephone Litigation
Another major factor that decreased the City's tax base was the passage
of State law that required local assessing jurisdictions to phase out the
taxation of telephone and telecommunications property beginning in 1989-90 and
ending in 1991-92.
Memorandum on Locally Assessed Property:
1. Assessment and Taxation of Telephone and
telecommunications Property.
Telephone Central Office Equipment and
Telecommunications Equipment
Year Assessment
1988-89
100% taxable 102,543,466
1989-90
75% taxable 76,907,501
1990-91
50% taxable 43,267,304
1991-92
25% taxable 20,168,030
1992-93
0% taxable 0-
In the event you wish to discuss this further, I will be available at
your convenience.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
No.23
Back Taxes
Lehigh Valley Railroad
I am filing this report to bring Your Honorable Body up-to-date
on the unpaid city real property taxes for the property at 110 Fuhrmann Blvd.
owned by Lehigh Valley Railroad.
The property currently has a total of approximately $73,287.74 in unpaid
city taxes and interest for the years 1984-85 through 1990-91, as well as
unpaid county taxes. Both the City of Buffalo and the County of Erie have, in
the past, scheduled this property for In Rem Foreclosure but because the
property may be contaminated with toxic waste, the County and the City have not
offered it for sale. How long the City can count on the County to continue
their policy of not offering this property for sale remains to be seen.
If the County decides to sell this property at their In Rem Foreclosure
and there are no bidders, the City could end up with this potentially toxic
property in their inventory. Further, even if the County sells this property
at the In Rem Foreclosure to a successful bidder, what assurances does the City
have that the successful bidder will have the necessary funds to clean up any
toxic wastes if they should exist. The possibility exists that this property
would once again find its way on a future In Rem Foreclosure list.
The beneficiary of this scenario is the Company that currently holds
title to this property--a company that has the financial means to pay the back
taxes and any possible toxic clean-up costs. The Lehigh Valley Railroad is the
owner of record and is a company that is owned by the Penn Central Corporation.
Since, to my knowledge, the current owners are not being pressed to clear
the land of any potential toxic material, I believe Your Honorable Body should
review the entire matter with the City Law Department and the County Law
Department so that the current owner does not walk away free and clear from
their responsibility to pay the back taxes and any potential toxic clean-up
costs on their property.
It is obvious that the owner's strategy is to let the property go to
foreclosure and let the City or some unsuspecting bidder get stuck with the
financial liability for cleaning this property of any existing toxic material.
In the event you may need further information on this matter, I am
available at your convenience.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL AND THE ERIE
COUNTY ATTORNEY
No.24
M. Monaco-Waive Interest Sidewalk Assessment 1660 Kenmore
Item No. 98, C.C.P. 04-30-91
The above item was referred to this department for a report.
The original unpaid local assessment of $1,625.49 for sidewalk
replacement at 1660 Kenmore Avenue was added to the 1988-89 City tax bill. Mr.
Monaco requested that the Assessment Department separate the local assessment
charge from the City tax bill for 1988-89. This department fulfilled Mr.
Monaco's request and on October 7, 1988 and on February 22, 1989, the City's
1988-89 tax bill was paid.
Because the local assessment for sidewalk replacement remains unpaid as
of this date, the property is now scheduled for foreclosure on In Rem 25, to be
sold during October of 1991 with a foreclosure fee of $250.00 filed against the
property.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
No.25
C. Pecora
Sidewalk Assessment
914 Elmwood
Item No. 102, C.C. P. 04-30-91
The above item has been referred to the Department of Assessment
for a report.
The Division of Engineering supplies this department with costs for
sidewalk replacement from which the Local Roll is prepared.
The sidewalk replacement charge for the parcel in question, 914 Elmwood,
was originally reported by Engineering as $2,104.70. Therefore, the amount of
$2,104.70 was reflected in the Monthly Local Assessment Roll approved by Your
Honorable Body, CCP 07-05-88, Item No. 45.
Since the cost for the sidewalk repairs was not paid, the amount of
$2,140.70 plus interest was returned to the 1989-90 tax roll.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
No.26
Notification Serial #8188, #8189, #8190, #8191 and #8192
This communication explains the attached Notification Serial Numbers.
#8188
Elmwcod Ave. east and west sides, (Install parking meters
between Bird and forest.
#8189
Elmwood Ave. east and west sides, (Install parking meters
between Potomac and Bird Ave.
#8190
Washington St. east side, (Install No Parking Any Time
between Scott and Perry.
#8191
Central Ave. southbound at (Install No Left Turn 4:OOPM-6:OOPM
William St.
#8192
Bailey Avenue, southbound at (Install No Right on Red
Lovejoy St.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No.27
N.S. #8188
PARKING METERS
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 3 of Section 33 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the
following: PARKING METERS
HIGHWAY LOCATION PORTION OF HIGHWAY LOCATION
ELMWOOD AVENUE East and West sides between
Bird and Forest.
N.S. #8189
PARKING METERS
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 3 of Section 33 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the
following: PARKING METERS
HIGHWAY LOCATION PORTION OF HIGHWAY LOCATION
ELMWOOD AVENUE East and West sides between
Potomac and Bird Ave.
N.S. #8190
NO PARKING
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 its business.
That that part of Subdivision 23 of Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the
following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED HIGHWAY LOCATION PROHIBITED PORTION
HIGHWAY LOCATION
WASHINGTON STREET East side of street between
Scott and Perry.
N.S. #8191
REGULATION OF TURNS
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 Section 37 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following:
REGULATION OF TURNS
STREET INTERSECTION EFFECTIVE DIRECTION PROHIBITION
OF PERIOD
Central Ave . William St. 4PM - 6PM Southbound Left Turn
N.S. #8192
NO TURN ON RED
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 1 of Section 38 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the
following: TURNS FACING STEADY RED SIGNAL
VEHICLES ON INTERSECTION OF EFFECT PERIOD OF TIME
Bailey Ave. Lovejoy St Daily
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No.28
Bond Cancellation
East Tupper and Washington Streets
It is hereby certified that the bond described below be cancelled:
Principal: 107 Delaware Associates
Surety: Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.
Amount: $5,OOO.OO
Dated: October 15, 1975
Structure: Chute
Location: South Side of East Tupper Street, 98 feet 6 inches East of Easterly
line of Washington Street.
This bond is no longer required due to the fact that the encroachment has been
removed from city right of way. The above captioned bond should be deemed
released and cancelled as to future liability in accordance with the provisions
of the City of Buffalo Ordinances.
RECEIVED AND FILED
No.29
Extension of Time
Reconstruction of Building for Genesee-Moselle Street Clinic 1532 Genesee
Street, Buffalo, NY
In accordance with the terms of the contract between the City
of Buffalo and Louis Migliore Const. Co. C-9l562l0O, the work should have been
completed by February 22, 1991.
Due to poor weather conditions and water damage from the building at 1230
Genesee Street this contractor was unable to complete the work of this project
on time. This is the second extension of time on this project
I have granted an extension of time to April 26, 1991 to Louis Migliore Const.
Co. to complete the work of their contract:
RECEIVED AND FlLED
No.30
Extension of Time
Reconstruction of
Dudley Branch Library
2010 So. Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY
In accordance with the terms of the contract between the City
of Buffalo and Louis Migliore Construction Co. C-915887OO, the work should have
been completed by March 20, 1991.
Due to a change in contract this contractor could not complete the work of this
project on time. This is the first extension of time on this project.
I have granted an extension of time to May 24, 1991 to Louis Migliore
Construction Co. to complete the work of their contract.
RECEIVED AND FILED
No.31
Monthly Report Licenses Issued
April 1991
I am respectfully submitting the enclosed report of licenses issued
in the month of April 1991 by the Division of License.
RECEIVED AND FILED
No.32
Bennett Beach Proposals
Item # 53, C.C.P. April 2, 1991
Per your request, this is a copy of the Bennett Beach proposals.
I have also attached a copy of Paul Snyder's plans for your information.
Mr. Rutecki moved to amend by adding new paragraph -Definitions: City- Those
provisions panting to the "City" certain powers to approve, terminate or make
improvements, shall require a resolution approved by the Council and submitted
to the Mayor for approval or disapproval.
and to further amend said item by deleting paragraph 7(a)(i) on page 10
and renumbering paragraph 7 (a) (ii) to 7 (a) (i); Seconded by Mr. Bell.
ADOPTED.
AYES - AMOS, ARTHUR, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO,
PERLA, PITTS, RUTECKI- 11
NOES- BAKOS, FAHEY - 2.
Mr. Collins now moved:
That the communication from the Commission of Public Works dated May 9,
1991 be received and filed; and
That the Mayor be and he hereby is authorized to execute the attached
agreement between the City of Buffalo and Olympic Management Systems, governing
the operation of Bennett Beach Park in the Town of Evans by Olympic Management
Systems Inc., for a period of five (5) years renewable for three (3) five-year
terms at the City's option, with such options to be approved by this Council.
Passed
AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PITTS -8
NOES- BAKOS, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, PERLA, RUTECKI- 5.
No.33
Report of Bids - Resurfacing of City Pavements - 1991
Item No. 156, C.C.P. 3/19/91
As authorized and directed by your Honorable Body in Item #150,
CCP of 3/19/91, I have advertised and received bids on 4/17/91 for the
Resurfacing of City Pavements - 1991.
In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids on a unit
price basis covering the various items of work and material which will be
performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured
quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either more or less
than the total bid.
The following bids were received:
Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc.$493,234.60
DiPizio Constr. Co., Inc.$493,261.40
Amherst Paving, Inc.$572,519.92
Thomann & Loewer Asphalt Paving$578,154.33
I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project
is Destro & Brothers Concrete Company, Inc., and I respectfully recommend that
your Honorable Body order the work the cost thereof to be Charged to the
Division of Engineering Capital Projects Accounts BF2OO-40l-095, BF200-4Ol-078,
BF2OO-4Ol-02l and to the Community Development Department Block Grant Account
#91-6023, in an amount not to exceed $493,234.60.
The engineer's estimate for this work is $473,OOO.OO. The attached is
certified to be a true and correct statement of the 2 lowest bids received.
Under provisions of the General Municipal Law any of the bidders may withdraw
his bid if an award of the contract is not made by June l, 1991. Individual
bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are
available upon request.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, dated May
1, 1991, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to
award a contract for Resurfacing of City Pavement - 1991 to Destro & Brothers
Concrete Company, Inc. ,the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of
$493,234.60, with said cost to be charged against the Division of Engineering
Capital Prospects Account #BF200-40l-095.
PASSED.
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.34
Report of Bids
Concession and Public Facilities Bldg Ontario Boat Launch Ramp Site Foot of
Ontario St., Buffalo, NY
As authorized by Your Honorable Body in Item No. 38, CCP September
2, 1980, I advertised for on April 23, 1991 and received the following sealed
proposals on May 7, 1991.
General Construction Work
LCP Construction Corp.99,282.00
BRD, Inc.101,475.00
Feddington-Allen, Inc.108,800.00
Miller Enterprises, Inc.108,900.00
Baker Development110,000.00
Nichter Associates, Inc.123,000.00
Cemulini-Pecoraro Construction239,230.00
Plumbing Work
Kandey Co. ,Inc.27,477.00
Joseph Carino Plmbg27,799.00
W.C. Roberson Plmbg28,360.00
Geo. H. Sander, Inc.29,432.00
Matthew Xandefer, Inc.29,975.00
Ackerman & Huebsch, Inc.30,337.00
NuMarco, Inc.31,000.00
Mutual Plumbing & Htg36,693.00
Buffalo Sheet Metal Inc. 9,367.00
Moffett Heating Corp. 10,150.00
Bosch Mechanical 11,264.00
NuMarco, Inc. 15,000.00
Electrical Work
Cannon Electric Inc. 10,600.00
Warrens Electric 10,777.00
Grand Island Electric '10,891.00
Weydman Electric 10,949.00
Goodwin Electric 10,970.00
CIR Electrical Construction 11,250.00
Colosimo Electric 12,500.00
Dobkin & Gold Electric 14,250.00
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids
received and that the following are the lowest responsible bidders in
accordance with the plans and specifications
General Construction Work - LCP Construction Corp. in the amount of $99,282.00.
Plumbing Work - Kandey Co. ,Inc. in the amount of $27,477.00. Heating Work -
Buffalo Sheet Metal, Inc. in the amount of $9,367.00. Electrical Work - Cannon
Electric Inc. in the amount of $10,600.00.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works
to order the work on the basis of the low bid. Funds for this work will be
available in B/F 200-601-038 - Department of Parks.
Total Estimate for the work was $174,000.00.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, dated May
7, 1991, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to
award a contract for work on the Concession & Public Facilities Building,
Ontario Boat Launch Ramp Site:
General Construction Work
L. C. P. Construction Corp.$99,282.00
Electrical Work
Cannon Electric, Inc.$10,600.00
Plumbing Work
Kandey Co. Inc.$27,477.00
Heating Work
Buffalo Sheet Metal, Inc.$ 9,367.00
with the total costs thereof to be charged to Bond Fund No.
200-601-038, Department of Parks.
PASSED.
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.35
REPORT OF BIDS - NEW WATERMAIN IN JEFFERSON AVE. CLEANING AND CEMENT LINING OF
WATERMAIN IN JEFFERSON AVENUE, BEST STREET AND BROWN STREET
Item No. 43, C.C.P. March 5, 1991
In accordance with Resolution No. 43 of March 5, 1991, plans
and specifications were prepared and sealed proposals accepted for the
Installation of a New 10 Inch Watermain in Jefferson Avenue from High Street to
William Street, Abandonment of the 4 Inch Watermain in Best Street from Grape
Street to Jefferson Avenue and the transferring of the existing water service
to the 10 inch main in Best Street, Cleaning and Cement Lining of the 20 Inch
Watermain in Jefferson Avenue and Brown Street and the Cleaning and Cement
Lining of the 10 inch Watermain in Best Street from Peach Street to Timon
Street.
I hereby submit a report of all bids received which were opened in my
office at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 1991.
DiPizio Construction Company, Inc.
100 Stradtman Street
Cheektowaga, New York 14206 $ 924,374.00
Kandey Company, Inc.
19 Ransier Drive
West Seneca, New York 14224 $ 933,600.00
Nichter Utility Construction Company
344 Vulcan Street
Buffalo, New York 14207 $ 983,505.00
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of
all bids received and that DiPisio Construction Company, Inc., 100 Stradtman
Street, Cheektowaga, New York is the lowest responsible bidder for the
Installation of New Watermain in Jefferson Avenue, Cleaning and Cement Lining
of the Watermain in Best Street and the 20 Inch Watermain in Jefferson Avenue
and Brown Street with their total bid of $924,374.00 and that same be charged
to the Division of Water's 415-Capital Projects Fund-073 Account.
The Engineer's estimate for this work is $910,075.00.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, dated May
7, 1991, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to
award a contract for New Watermain -Jefferson Ave. & Cleaning & Cement Lining
to Dipizio Construction Co. Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount
of $924,374.00, with said cost to be charged against the Division of Water
Capital Project 415 Fund, Account No. 415.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.36
Change in Contract Lafayette Park Ice Rink D. A. Elia Construction Corp.
I herewith submit to Your Honorable Body the following change
in contract for the new Lafayette Park Ice Rink Building, Buffalo, New York, D.
A. Elia Construction Corp., C #91516900:
Upgrade the original specified paint system at underside of exposed galvanized
metal deck and steel joists to an epoxy coating system.
Add $4,0OO.OO
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Four Thousand
and 00/lOO Dollars ($4,000.00).
Summary: Original Amount of Contract$1,074,5OO.OO
Change Order #1 (CCP 10/17/89; item #28) Add7,612.OO
Change Order #2 (CCP 3/27/90; item #138) Add45,297.81
Change Order #3 (CCP 6/16/90; item #46) Add6,417.OO
Amount of this change (#4) Add4,OOO.OO
Revised amount of contract $1,137,826.81
Funds for this work are in CPF 200-402-514.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works
to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, dated April
29, 1991, be and the same hereby is received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be and he hereby is authorized to
issue a change order to P.A. Elia Construction Corp. in the amount of $4,000.00
for addition work under contract for work relating to the Lafayette Park Ice
Rink, with said cost to be charged against Bond Fund #CPF 200-402-514.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.37
Boiler Replacement
Emergency - Police Precinct #12
1186 Genesee Street
Please be advised that the Department of Public Works, Division
of Buildings, requested informal bids to award to a contractor the emergency
repair of the boiler at Precinct #12, 1186 Genesee Street.
The lowest bidder is Kellner Mechanical Contractors, 7000 Seneca Street, Elma,
New York, 14059, in the amount of $7,796.00.
This amount has been deemed to be fair and equitable and funds are available in
the Division of Buildings.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No.38
W. Wright - Restore Covered Water Shut Off at 31 Kingsley Street
Item NO. 109, C.C.P. of April 30, 1991
About two years ago
National Fuel Gas installed new service mains
on Kingsley Street that also necessitated the installation of new sidewalks.
Presumably
when their contractor worked in front of 31 Kingsley Street he inadvertently covered the water
service box with concrete.
We brought this matter to their attention once before but no corrective
action was taken. We will once again report this incident to them in an
attempt at a satisfactory solution.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
No.39
M. Monaco - Waive Interest - Sidewalk
Assessment - 1660 Kenmore Avenue
Item NO. 98, C.C.P.. of April 30, 1991
In his communication to Your Honorable Body, the owner of the
property at 1660 Kenmore Avenue is seeking an abatement of the interest charges
that have accrued for sidewalk installation work at that location several years
ago.
Please be advised that this department has no authority to abate or
adjust these charges. All of our actions in this regard were done to
prescribed methods.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
No.40
C. Pecora - Sidewalk Assessment
Item No. 102, C.C.P. April 30, 1991
The sidewalk installation work mentioned in this communication
took place at 914-916 Elmwood Avenue about three years ago.
Since that time the owner has been attempting to have the resulting
charges reduced or abated entirely. He was told on several occasions that this
department has no authority to adjust or cancel the charges because we acted
out of necessity and in accordance with city ordinances and specifications.
Any decision to comply with Mr. Pecora's request must be made by Your
Honorable Body based on the information submitted.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
No.41
Restaurant/Dancing Class III
2046 Fillmore Avenue
Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances,please
be advised as follows:
I have examined the attached application for Restaurant/Dancing located at 2046
Fillmore Avenue and find that as to form it is correct.
I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said
application for Restaurant-Dancing Class III License is being sought and
according to the attached reports from the Fire Department, Zoning Department
and the Building Inspector, I find that it complies with all regulations, and
other applicable laws.
I have caused an investigation by the Police Department into the moral
character of Curtis Drake. The Police Department's approval is attached
hereto.
In consideration of the application of:
New Golden Nugget
Inc.
Curtis Drake
2046 Fillmore Avenue
Buffalo, New York
This request is submitted for your consideration and whatever action you
deem appropriate.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
No.42
"Neigh. Keep Forest on Forest-Design Pk. Approach"
Item No. 99, C.C.P. 04/30/91
Please be advised that our current plan for this parking lot is
only half of the original plan. The parking area would extend to approximately
Claremont Street. Also, regarding the attached letter, at no time did this
plan involve the removal of any trees nor does the new plan. Several public
meetings have been held, and it was my understanding from the last one, that
the opposition to this program was limited to employees of the Psychiatric
Center.
I would suggest that we set up another meeting to show everybody involved the
plans and put this issue to rest one way or another.
REFERREDTOTHECOMMITTEEON LEGISLATION
No.43
Appointment to become effective 5/1/91 in the Department of Public
Works, Division of Water, Paul J. Bugman 52 Stevenson St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14220,
to the position of Truck Driver, Permanent, at the starting salary of $20,570.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKS
No.44
Tree Trimming
Attached for your information is the complete listing for tree
trimming under contract number 91548200. All of the lists are complete with
the exception of list #11. This will complete the tree trimming under contract
number 91548200.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
No.45
Grant Money for Machnica Community Center
The Peter Machnica Community Center, a City of Buffalo Parks Department
facility located at 1799 Clinton Street, Buffalo, 14206, has applied for, has
received notification of acceptance
and received monies for a grant from the New York State Office of
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the sum of $4,399.00 for the purchase of recreational equipment.
We are requesting that Your Honorable Body
l. Accept funding for the grant from the State of New York
2. Allow the formation of a Trust and Agency account (#620-602-241-00-000)
in the name of "Machnica Center Recreation Equipment."
The termination date of said agreement dated April 2, 1990 and bearing
contract No. C89702l is June 30, 1991. All monies must be disbursed prior to
June 30, 1991.
Enclosed please find for your review all pertinent documents regarding
this grant.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Acting Commissioner of Parks and
Recreation, dated May 9, 1991, be received and filed; and
That the Acting Commissioner of Parks and Recreation be, and he hereby
is, authorized to accept funding from the State of New York in the sum of
$4,339.00 for the purchase of recreational equipment for the Machnica Center at
1799 Clinton Street, to form Trust and Agency Account No. 620-602-241-00-000 to
receive said funds, and the expenditure of said funds for recreational
equipment for the Machnica Center and the termination of said agreement on June
30, 1991.
PASSED.
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.46
Sound and Light at LaSalle Pavillion 1991
Item No. 40, C.C.P. 02/19/91
As authorized by Your Honorable Body, this department prepared
specifications for sound and lighting for the LaSalle Park Pavillion for the
1991 summer season. The Department of General Services handled the
advertisement for the bids which are attached.
We recommend the low bidder, Audio Arts.
We are awaiting you approval so that we may proceed with the drawing up
of a contract.
MR.FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Parks dated May 9, 1991
be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Parks be, and he hereby is, authorized to award
a contract for sound and lighting for the LaSalle Park Pavillion for the 1991
summer season to the low bidder therefor, Audio arts, in the amount of $17,950.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.47
Change in Contract Installation of Prepurchased Play Equipment
Various Locations
I herewith submit to Your Honorable Body the following change
in contract for the Installation of Prepurchased Play Equipment Various
Locations, Gleason's Nursery, Inc., C-91601300.
1. Install 1 additional large Unit #162-539 in lieu of 1 small Unit #7604.
ADD $500.00
This work change is due to the fact that the smaller unit was not
available, as anticipated at the time the bids were received. An additional
larger unit was available in the inventory at the Shoshone Park secured storage
area.
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Five
Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
Summary:
Original Contract Amount $37, 840. 00
Change Order No. 1 (This Change) ADD 500.00
Revised Contract Amount $38, 340. 00
This change could not be foreseen at the time the contract was let. The
cost for additional concrete footers and labor was reviewed by the Department
of Community Development and found to be fair and equitable.
Funds for this work are available in Parks C.P.A. 200-601-029.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Deputy Commissioner of
Parks to issue a change order to Gleason's Nursery, Inc., in the amount of
$500. 00, as set forth above.
MR.FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Parks dated May 8, 1991
be and the same hereby is received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Parks be and he hereby is authorized to issue a
change order to Gleason's Nursery in the amount of $500.00 for addition work
under Contract C-91601300 relating to additional concrete footers and labor
with said cost to be charged against Parks C.P.A. 200-601-029.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.48
Bennett Beach
Item No. 53, C.C.P. 04/02/91
This is an approximate cost, based on wages and materials, that
the Parks Department will incur if it operates Bennett Beach.
The breakdown is as follows:
STAFF
Recreation Instructor (3 months)$5,478.00
4-Seasonal Laborers
4-Supervising Lifeguards
8-Lifeguards$53,760.00
,* See support schedule to
Budget request sheet
30 hours per week @ 12 weeks$4,743.00
@ $l5.81/hr. for Recreation, Instructor
EQUIPMENT
1 .First Aid Station (Rental @ 200/mo'@ 2.5mos. )500.00
2 Life Saving Boat (Purchase) 1,100.00
12' Minimum w/Pins, Oars and Personal Flotation Devices.
3 24-12" Mooring Bouys @ $40/each 960.00
4 24-Cement filled buckets w/anchor hooks@3.65/per 88.00
5 .Float lines to outline beach area 180.00
1500' Poly Prop Manilex .5" thick
6. 48-Line floats @ 6.00/each 288.00
7 100' of chain @ 3.00/ft. 300.00
8 .Phone hook-up at house 500.00
plus cellular phone for beach
9 .4-Ring Bouys @ 39.00/each 156.00
10. 2-Rescue tubes @ 45.00/each 90.00
11 1-Spine board complete 160.00
12 .2-24 Unit First Aid Kits 135.00
13 4 sets-Masks, Fins, Snorkels 150.00
14. 2 Megaphones 196.00
15. 2 Johnny on the Spots 360.00
@ 20.00/each @ 3 months
Total approximate cost$69,144.00
The above information does not include equipment needed to keep the area cut
and the beach clean. The above costs does not include any taxes that might be
'levied against the city.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No.49
Helping Hands-Perm. to erect Bldg.
in front of Center
Item #98, C.C.P. April 2, 1991
It is not within the jurisdiction of the Parks Department to grant
permission for the construction of a new building.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
No.50
Change of Name
Darlene Drayton
Attached hereto please find a copy of the Divorce Decree submitted
to this department by Police Officer Darlene Drayton.
I respectfully permission to change all Police Department records to show her
name to be Darlene Coplin in accordance with the Divorce Decree.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Police dated May 7, 1991
be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Police be, and he hereby is, authorized to
change all Police Department records to show the name of Police Officer Darlene
Drayton to be Darlene Coplin in accordance with the Divorce Decree.
ADOPTED
No.51
FULLY EXECUTED AID TO LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM RENEWAL CONTRACT
Item No. 132, C.C.P. 10/30/90
Item No. 188, C.C.P. 09/19/89 Please be advised that the Aid To
Law Enforcement Grant Program Renewal Contract between the New York State
Division of Criminal Justice Services and the City of Buffalo for the period
April l, 1990 through March 31, 1991 has been fully executed in the amount of
$950,066.00.
A copy of this contract is on file in the Department of Administration and
Finance, the Division of Audit and in the Division of Administration and
Communications (Buffalo Police Department).
Also please be advised that a fully executed amendment letter pertaining to the
1989-1990 Aid To Law Enforcement Contract which was originally executed on
October 25, 1989 is on file in the above listed City Departments. This
amendment letter was necessary due to a typographical error on the part of the
State on the 1989-1990 contract.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No.52
G. Giarraffa-Complaints-Bar Operation-
3405 Bailey
Item #114 C.C.P. April 30, 1991
In reference to your request of May 1, 1991, I offer the following:
Attached please find an Intra-Departmental correspondence from Michael Gaspar,
Captain of Precinct #16, who indicates that there was very little, if any,
criminal mischief directly associated with the Library BBC Restaurant, which is
located at 3405 Bailey Avenue. The Captain researched the calls for service in
that area and found that since January 1, 1991, there were 19 "911" calls in
the Rounds-Bailey Avenue area. Of these calls, 10 were illegal parking and
four (4) were for criminal mischief. He also indicated that it was very
difficult to establish whether the criminal mischief was directly related to
the restaurant.
As is noted on the attached correspondence from Captain Caspar, he feels that
this establishment should be granted a license.
RECEIVED AND FILED
No.53
New York State Occupational
Safety & Health Training &
Education Program Grant
Item 47 CCP 4/16/91
The Buffalo Fire Department is totally in favor of this grant
and recommends its adoption. This grant will allow the Buffalo Fire Department
to comply with mandates imposed by the N.Y .5. Department of Labor regarding
hazardous materials training.
RECEIVED AND FILED
FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
No.54
Court Decisions relating to
Deputy Fire Commissioner
Item No. 194, C.C.P.. 3/5/91
At your request enclosed are copies of the trial court and appellate
court decisions relating to the deputy fire commissioner matter. The New York
Court of Appeals declined without opinion to review this case.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No.55
Proposed Lease Olympic Mgmt. Operation "Bennett Beach"
Item #41, C.C .P., April 30, 1991
Please be advised that there exists a later draft of the proposed
lease you referred to this office for comment. The most recent version
provides more protection for the City, especially in the area 'f insurance
coverages, and in other areas as well.
Naturally, we shall make the latest draft available for your review and
invite your comments and/or questions and would gladly meet with you to address
any specific concerns.
RECEIVED AND FILED
No.56
Appointment to become effective 5/1/91 in the Department of Corporation
Counsel, to the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel, Non-Competitive, at
the starting salary of $49,277
Gregory J. Dudek 205 Crestwood, Buffalo, N.Y. 14216
Robert V. Heftka 121 Sunset, Orchard Park, N.Y. 14217.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the Certificate of Appointment from the Acting Corporation Counsel
dated May l, 1991 be received and filed; and
That the appointment of Gregory J. Dudek of 105 Crestwood Avenue to the
position of assistant corporation counsel at the maximum salary of $49,277 is
hereby approved; and
That the appointment of Robert in. Heftka of 121 Sunset Terrace, Orchard
Park to the position of assistant corporation counsel at the maximum salary of
$49,277 be, and it hereby is referred to the Committee on Civil Service
The Civil
Service Commission and the Corporation Counsel.
PASSED
AYES-AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS,
LOTEMPIO, PERLA, RUTECKI- 12
NOES-PITTS-1.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
No.57
D. Alfieri - Application to Place an Outdoor Cafe in the R.O.W. at 1669 Hertel
Avenue
Item No. 111, C.C.P. 4/30/91
Attached for your information is the Short Environmental Assessment
Form for the matter captioned above.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Community Development,
dated May 8, 1991, be received and filed; and
That Item No. Ill, C.C.P.,April 30, 1991, 1989, D. Alfieri - Application
to Place an Outdoor Cafe in the R.O.W. at 1669 Hertel Avenue is an unlisted
action as defined in 6 NYCRR Part 617.2. The Common Council has approval power
over this item, and is therefore an involved agency as defined in 617.2. As
part of an uncoordinated review, the Common Council has evaluated an
Environmental Assessment form (EAF) on this item which has been completed by
the applicant (Part l) and by the City Planning Board (Part II).
Having made an independent assessment of the information contained in the
EAF, the Common Council adopts the findings set forth in Part II and, as a
result, finds that this proposed action will not result in any significant
adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, this Common Council issues a negative
declaration.
ADOPTED
No.58
Mobil Oil - Request to Place a Truckloading Rack and Other Improvements at 1
Babcock St.
Item No. 112, C.C.P. 4/30/91
Attached for your information is the completed Full Environmental
Assessment Form and Negative Declaration for the project captioned above.
MR.FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Community Development,
dated May 8, 1991 be received and filed; and
That Item No. 112, C.C.P., April 30, 1991, Mobil Oil - Request to Place a
Truckloading Rack and Other Improvements at 1 Babcock St. is an unlisted action
as defined in 6 NYCRR Part 617.2. The Common Council has approval power over
this item, and is therefore an involved agency as defined in 617.2. As part of
an uncoordinated review, the Common Council has evaluated an Environmental
Assessment form (EAF) on this item which has been completed by the applicant
(Part l) and by the City Planning Board (Part II).
Having made an independent assessment of the information contained in the
EAF, the Common Council adopts the findings set forth in Part II and, as a
result, finds that this proposed action will not result in any significant
adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, this Common Council issues a negative
declaration.
ADOPTED.
No.59
Siegel, Kelleher, Kahn
Application to Place an
Illuminated Ground Sign at
420 Franklin Street
Item No. 113, C.C.P. 4/30/91
Attached for your information is the Short Environmental Assessment
Form for the matter captioned above.
Please note item C2 of Part II.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Community Development,
dated May 8, 1991, be received and filed; and
That Item No. 113, C.C.P., April 30, 1991, Siegel, Kelleher, Kahn,
Application to Place an Illuminated Ground Sign at 420 Franklin Street, is an
unlisted action as defined in 6 NYCRR Part 617.2. The Common Council has
approval power over this item, and is therefore an involved agency as defined
in 617.2. As part of an uncoordinated review, the Common Council has evaluated
an Environmental Assessment form (EAF) on this item which has been completed by
the applicant (Part 1) and by the City Planning Board (Part II).
Having made an independent assessment of the information contained in the
EAF, the Common Council adopts the findings set forth in Part II and, as a
result, finds that this proposed action will not result in any significant
adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, this Common Council issues a negative
declaration.
ADOPTED
No.60
Citizens Advisory Committee
on Reapportionment
In reading the minutes from the April 29, 1991 Citizens Advisory
Committee on Reapportionment, I wish to call to your attention the fact that I
was erroneously listed as in attendance.
The minutes should be corrected accordingly.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No.61
Fountain Plaza - Rotary Rink
I am submitting herewith for your information a recent communication
from the Rotary Club of Buffalo on their fundraising campaign. believe that
the commemorative opportunity suggested by the Rotary Club for Pepsi-Cola
Buffalo's $25,000 contribution is reasonable and within the scope of our gift
agreement with Rotary.
If you will receive and file this communication, will so advise Rotary
Club of Buffalo.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No.62
Revised list of Bond Close-outs #29 CCP April 16, 1991
I have no objections to closing out the Community Development
Bond accounts listed below:
717-007 Reconstr Mugovan Playground
717-011 Const Polonia Playground
717-012 Ellicott District Development
717-026 Improv to Mulroy Park
717-080 Misc Improv New Housing
717-091 Const Downtown Stadium
717-092 Improv - Strategy Areas
717-093 Acquis Land Polish Comm Ctr
717-099 Reconstr Roosevelt Park
717-500 Lovejoy Pool Program
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No.63
Home Rule Message, Discontinue
Cert. Parklands - Sidway Street
Item No. 210, C.C.P. 4/2/91
Attached is the Mayor's report on this subject, the alienation
of Sullivan Playground, for reuse as a housing site.
Replacement facilities for the 1.1 acre Sullivan Playground include:
The 1.1 acre First Ward Community Center located on Republic Street: and
The 4.4 acre site at 411 Ohio Street to be acquired by the -NYS DEC and to be
maintained by the City of Buffalo.
The Acting Commissioner of Parks concurs with the report on Sullivan
Playground and requested that this communication also serve as his response on
the subject.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
No.64
Permission to Contract for
Architectural-Engineering
Services Various Projects
Permission is requested from Your Honorable Body to hire
Architectural-Engineering
Consulting Firms to prepare plans, specifications and perform bidding services
for the following projects:
1) Neighborhood Information Center - Rehab
of 1 170 Broadway
2) Polonia Hall Reconstruction, 385 Paderewski Drive
3) Broderick Park Improvements
4) Lovejoy District Park Improvements - Walden Park
Funds will be available for these services in account 200-717-520.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Community Development
dated May 9, 1991 be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Community Development be,and he hereby is,
authorized to engage architectural and engineering consultants to prepare
reports, plans and specifications and to advertise for bids for the following
projects:
1. Neighborhood Information Center - Rehab of 1170 Broadway
2. Polonia Hall Reconstruction, 385 Paderewski Drive
3. Broderick Park Improvements
4. Lovejoy District Park Improvements - Walden Park
The cost of said professional services are to be charged to Bond Account
#200-717-520.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF INSPECTIONS AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
No.65
Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead Program
354 Pratt Street
Lot Size -25' x 173' S
The Department of Inspections and Community Revitalization has
surveyed the city-owned lot at 354 Pratt Street lot size 25' x 173' S; and it
has been determined that this parcel of land is inappropriate for neither
construction of new housing nor the construction of public recreation
facilities.
Theodore & Winona Kirkland, 352 Pratt Street &owners of 356 Pratt Street
indicated that they will clean, improve, and maintain the lot in the event that
they obtain(s) title to the property under the Urban Homestead Program.
We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lot be designated as
Homestead Property, and be transferred to Theodore & Winona Kirkland on the
condition that the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and
the property is maintained in a sanitary manner for at least thirty-six (36)
months.
MR.FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Department of Inspections and Community
Revitalization, dated April 10, 1991, be received and filed; and
That the City-owned property commonly known as 354 Pratt 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 Theodore and Winona
Kirkland on the condition the property is cleared and improved within six (6)
months and the property is maintained in a sanitary manner for at least
thirty-six (36) months.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.66
Report of Emergency Demolitions
Due to the very serious and hazardous condition of the property
listed below, inspections were conducted by this department and it was
determined that immediate action was necessary due to (l) the structural
condition of the building and/or (2) the resulting dangerous and hazardous
condition which exists at the location, i.e. in accordance with guidelines
outlined in Chapter 113 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo.
Please be advised, therefore, that offers to demolish were solicited on May 8,
1991 and that the contract will be awarded to the following responsible bidder:
ADDRESS AND OWNER CONTRACTOR AND DOLLAR AMOUNT OF BID
876 Jefferson $5887.00
City of Buffalo Advanced Tree and House Demolition
12 Hollister $3799.00
City of Buffalo Advanced Tree and House Demolition
269 Peckham $12,149.00
City of Buffalo Advanced Tree and House Demolition
Please be further advised that the demolition contractor will arrange for the
water and sewer termination and that the cost is included in the cost of the
project.
We, therefore, respectfully request that upon approval by your honorable body
and inspections made by this department
that the cost of the project be charged to this department
Capital Outlay Account #100-241-085-00-900.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Department of Inspections and Community
Revitalization, dated May 8, 1991, be received and filed; and
That the awards by the Commissioner of Inspections and Community
Revitalization of emergency demolition contracts to Advanced Tree and House
Demolition at a cost of $5887.00 relating to 876 Jefferson; to Advanced Tree
and House Demolition at a cost of $3799.00 relating to 12 Hollister, and to
Advanced Tree and House Demolition at a cost of $12,149.00 relating to 269
Peckham, be, and the same hereby are confirmed, ratified and approved, with
said costs to be charged against the Department's Capital Outlay Account
#100-241-085-00-900, and that said costs shall be collected against the owner
or person in possession of the premises and/or shall be assessed against the
property benefitted, in accordance with Chapter XIII, of the Ordinances of the
City of Buffalo.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.67
Report of Emergency Demolitions
Due to the very serious and hazardous condition of the property
listed below, inspections were conducted by this department and it was
determined that immediate action was necessary due to (1) the structural
condition of the building and/or (2) the resulting dangerous and hazardous
condition which exists at the location, i.e. in accordance with guidelines
outlined in Chapter 113 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo.
Please be advised, therefore, that offers to demolish were solicited on May 8,
1991 and that the contract will be awarded to the following responsible bidder:
ADDRESS AND OWNER CONTRACTOR AND DOLLAR AMOUNT OF BID
142 West Delavan rear $8000.00
Daniel Sansanese Advanced Tree and House Demolition
604 Parkside
Buffalo, New York
173 East Parade and Garage $4099.00
Reginald and Constance Cooke Advanced Tree and House Demolition
173 East Parade
Buffalo, New York
Please be further advised that the demolition contractor will arrange for the
water and sewer termination and that the cost is included in the cost of the
project.
We, therefore, respectfully request that upon approval by your honorable body
and inspections made by this department, that the cost of the project be
charged to the Special Assessment Fund #5OO-OOO-002-OOOOO, and that said cost
shall be collected against the owner or person in possession benefitted, under
the provision of Chapter 113 of the Ordinances.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Department of Inspections and Community
Revitalization, dated May 8, 1991, be received and filed; and
That the award by the Commissioner of Inspections and Community
Revitalization of emergency demolition contracts to Advanced Tree and House
Demolition at a cost of $8000.00, relating to 142 West Delavan rear; to
Advanced Tree and House Demolition at a cost of $4099.00 relating to 173 East
Parade and Garage, be, and the same hereby are confirmed, ratified and
approved, with said costs to be charged against Special Assessment Fund
500-000-002-00000 and that said costs shall be collected against the owner or
person in possession of the premises and/or shall be assessed against the
property benefitted, in accordance with Chapter XIII of the Ordinances of the
City of Buffalo.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.68
Authorization to Order
Demolitions During
Council Recess
In order to expedite demolition proceedings which will be necessary
during the month of August when your Honorable Body is recessed, your
authorization to proceed during said recess is hereby requested, with the
understanding that bids will be reported in accord with established policy.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Inspections and Community
Revitalization dated May 8, 1991 be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Inspections and Community Revitalization be, and
he hereby is, authorized to proceed with emergency demolitions during the
Common Council's August recess, with the understanding that the bids will be
reported to the Council upon its return from recess in accordance with
established policy.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.69
1420 Main Street
The re-use proposal for the former Engine 1/16 - 1420 Main St.
as set fourth by Crisis Services for the Developmentally Disabled is consistent
with strategies utilized by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to bring about the
renewal of abandoned and deteriorated buildings.
It is the position of the Dept. of Inspections and Community
Revitalization that the Common Council should authorize the transfer of 1420
Main St. to B.U.R.A. so as to allow the solicitation of redevelopment
strategies from interested re-developers.
Due to the level of interest in this structure and considering the
varying nature of re-development possibilities for the building; we concur with
Crisis Services that the City of Buffalo should "solicit competitive proposals
from interested parties which can be utilized to undertake an objective
analysis of the merits of each proposed re-use scenario!!"
If the strategy above is agreeable to the Common Council, please be
assured that proposal solicitation procedures and the results of those efforts
will be reported back to the Common Council in the form of a B.U.R.A. approved
Land Disposition Agreement (L.D.A.) within the next several weeks.
REFERRED To THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
No.70
Community Wide Urban Renewal
Homestead Program Supplement
Item No. 279, C.C.P. 09/18/84
The Community Wide Urban Renewal Homestead Program, approved September
IS, 1984, C.C.P. No. 279, permits additional supplements for housing projects
under Section E of that Plan.
The Dept. of Inspections and Community Revitalization has had new housing
units constructed in various sections of the City. The Buffalo Urban Renewal
Agency and the Common Council have approved the expenditure of CDBG funds for
these units, which include the Adamski Village, Fillmore South and City-Wide
new housing areas, as well as other new housing sites.
The City Planning Board has approved the supplements to the Community
Wide Urban Renewal Homestead Program at their meetings of March 12 and April 9,
1991, respectively.
A report from the City Planning Board is a prerequisite to Common Council
action.
This office is therefore requesting that the required public hearing be
held by your honorable body at the regularly scheduled meeting of May 28, 1991.
REFERRED TO THE COMMlTTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
No.71
Emslie Neighborhood development program Clinton Park New Housing Project
57-61 Adams, 638-658 Clinton and 62-68 Watson streets
Gal-Van Developers- Inc.
The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency duly designated Gal-van
Developers, Inc., and/or a joint venture, partnership, corporation or other
legal entity to be formed as the qualified and eligible Redeveloper for the
subject Project.
Please be advised that in accordance with the provision of Article 15A of
the General Municipal Law, it is now necessary for Your Honorable Body to set a
date for a public hearing, and to direct the publication of a notice of said
hearing. In the interest of time and anticipating that Your Honorable Body is
willing to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty to prepare a
Resolution together with a Notice of Public Hearing for your action.
Forwarded herewith are the following documents:
1. Resolution setting Public Hearing
2. Notice of Public Hearing
3. Resolution approving proposed Land Disposition Agreement
4. Proposed Land Disposition Agreement
After the Public Hearing is held, your Honorable Body may adopt a
resolution authorizing the disposition of the land to the Redeveloper, which
the Agency has designated as being qualified and eligible.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
No.72
Ellicott Redevelopment Project Nyr 1-1 St. Columba square New Housing Project
Parcel E3 (south Division btwn Hickory
and spring street)
M.J. Peterson development Corp.
The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency duly designated M.J.
Peterson Development Corp.
and/or a joint venture, partnership, corporation or other legal entity to be
formed as the qualified and eligible Redeveloper for the subject Project.
Please be advised that in accordance with the provision of Article 15A of
the General Municipal Law, it is now necessary for Your Honorable Body to set a
date for a public hearing, and to direct the publication of a notice of said
hearing. In the interest of time and anticipating that Your Honorable Body is
willing to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty to prepare a
Resolution together with a Notice of Public Bearing for your action.
Forwarded herewith are the following documents:
I. Resolution setting Public Hearing
2. Notice of Public Hearing
3. Resolution approving proposed Land Disposition Agreement
4. Proposed Land Disposition Agreement
After the Public Hearing is held, your Honorable Body may adopt a
resolution authorizing the disposition of the land to the Redeveloper, which
the Agency has designated as being qualified and eligible.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
No.73
Appointment to become effective 5/8/91 in the Department of Inspections
and Community Revitalization, Division of Housing and Property Inspections,
David J. Pierowicz 91 Radcliff Rd., Buffalo, N.Y. 14214, to the position of
Chief Electrical Inspector, Provisional, at the starting salary of $30,838.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES
No.74
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment to become effective 5/6/91 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Substance Abuse Services, Denise C. Green 360 Warwick
Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14215, to the position of Typist, Permanent, at the
starting salary of $18,109.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No.75
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment to become effective 4/29/91 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Substance Abuse Services, Sharon M. Loubert 906
Prospect, Buffalo, N.Y. 14213, to the Position of Reimbursement Specialist
Temporary, at the starting salary of $20,818.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No.76
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment to become effective 5/7/91, in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Substance Abuse Services, Henry R. Salley 47 Fargo,
Buffalo, N.Y. 14201, to the Position of Counselor III, Temporary, at the
starting salary of $23,097.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF GENERAL SERVICES
No.77
Sale of Junk and Abandoned Vehicles Bid #0329
The Division of Parking Enforcement has for sale on a continuing
basis, junk and abandoned vehicles as defined by the New York State Vehicle and
TrafficLaw (section 1224-2).
I am advising your Honorable Body that the Division of Purchase sent out
sixteen (16) Bids to the vehicle dismantlers and scrap processors for the sale
of these vehicles.
Seven (7) were returned at the Bid opening on April 23, 1991. See
attached Bid tabulation.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body approve the award to the responsible
high bidder, South Buffalo Auto Parts.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Central Services dated
May 9, 1991 be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Central Services be,and he hereby is, authorized
to sell sixteen (16) junk and abandoned vehicles as defined in Section 1224-2
of the Vehicle and Traffic Law to the highest responsible bidder at the bid
opening conducted on April 23, 1991, South Buffalo Auto Parts.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
FROM THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
No.78
"Establish Supv. of recruitment Position"
Com. #86, C.C.P. 4/16/91
I am responding on behalf of E. W. Dann Stevens, President Municipal
Civil Service Commission, who is out of town.
In a communication dated April 24, 1991 you requested Mr. Stevens to appear at
the Civil Service Committee meeting to be held on May 7, 1991. I do not expect
that he will be available to attend the May 7 meeting.
You will be notified at a later date whether Jr. Stevens is available to attend
the Committee meeting of May 21, 1991.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY
No.79
"C. Pecora - Sidewalk Assmt.
914 Elmwood"
Item No. 102, C.C.P.. April 30, 1991
The Buffalo Sewer Authority constructed a chamber and two (2)
sewer lines in the referenced area during the early 1980's.
To the best of our knowledge,. all outstanding claims associated with this
construction were settled prior to acceptance of this work by the Buffalo Sewer
Authority.
Should you have any further questions, please contact this office.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
FROM THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
No.80
Request Lead Abatement Update
from BMHA
In response to Common Council resolution "Request Lead Abatement
Update from BMHA", Item #216, C.C.P. April 16, 1991, please be advised that the
BMHA has completed testing for the presence of lead based paint (LBP) at all
developments. with the exception of Jasper Parrish and Shaffer Village. When
funds are identified for additional testing, these two developments will also
be tested.
The Authority must abate LBP in accordance with Federal LBP abatement
guidelines. A pilot project will be conducted this summer at Kenfield Homes to
determine the most effective and cost-efficient approach to LBP abatement.
Specifications for bids are prepared and bidding will commence within the next
month.
Upon evaluation of the results of this pilot program. the Authority will
proceed with LBP abatement at all developments in which LBP has been determined
to present a health risk.
For your information, LBP testing by the Erie County Health Department has been
conducted at developments where LBP is known to exist. There have not been any
cases detected to date where elevated blood levels of lead have been
identified.
Please contact me if you need further information.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
FROM THE CITY CLERK
No.81
Notification of Disposition of City Records
The following department(s) requested to dispose of city records
as indicated on the attached form(s). I have authorized the disposition of
these records in my capacity as City Records Management Officer.
Administration & Finance - Parking Violations Bureau
RECEIVED AND FILED. FILED.
No.82
Items Returned by Mayor Without Approval or Disapproval.
I Hereby inform you that on April 30, 1991 the Cohn Council Passed
the following item:
No. Subject
119 Authorize Special Police/Fire 20 year Sec. 384-E Retirement Plan which
was presented to the Mayor on May 3, 1991. The item was returned to the City
Clerk on Nay 13, 1991 without approval or disapproval.
The above item is deemed approved effective May 14, 1991.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No.83
Automobile Transportation Allowances
The following departments have filed the required copies of certificates
relative to the granting of Automobile Transportation Allowances for employees
in their respective departments:
Public Works-
Human Resources-
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No.84
Liquor License Applications
Attached hereto are communications from persons applying for
liquor licenses from the Erie County Alcohol Beverage Control Board.
Address Business Name Owner 's Name
2127 Genesee Bills Inn William G. Corwin
1345 So. Park SouthCo Enterprises Ronald L. ~vis
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No.85
Leaves of Absences Without Pay
I transmit herewith communications received by me, reporting the
granting of leaves of absences without pay, in various departments as listed:
Comptroller-
Public Works
Police
Fire
Corporation Counsel-
Street Sanitation
Inspections and Community Revitalization-
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No.86
Reports of Attendance
Various Boards, Etc.
I transmit herewith communications received by me from various
Boards, Commissions, Agencies and Authorities, reporting the membership
attendance at their respective meetings:
City Planning Board
Civil Service Commission (3)
Consumer Electronics Board
Municipal Housing Authority
Youth Board
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No.87
Notices of Appointments - Council Interns
I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council Intern.
Mr. Fahey moved approval of appointments to the position of Council Intern.
ADOPTED.
Appointment to become effective 5/2/91 in the Department of Common Council,
Romona L. Draffin 133 Park St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14201, to the position of Intern
IV, Seasonal, at the starting salary of $6.00/hr.
Appointment to become effective 5/7/91 in the Department of Common Council,
Linda L. Lewis 45 Albert St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14207, to the position of Intern
IV, Non-Competitive, at the starting salary of $6.00/hr.
Appointment to become effective 5/8/91 in the Department of Common Council,
Pharel J. Hall 48 Monticello, Buffalo, N.Y., 14214, to the position of Intern
IV, Non-Competitive, at the starting salary of $6.00/hr.
No.88
Notices of Appointments
I transmit herewith communications received by me, reporting appointments
made in various departments. (Minimum, Flat Rate, Hourly, Etc.)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STADIUM AND AUDITORIUM
Appointment to become effective 5/1/91 in the Department of Stadium and
Auditorium, Division of Pilot Field, Michael J. Schieber 168 Dundee, Buffalo,
N.Y 14220, to the position of First Class Stationary Engineer, Non-Competitive,
at the starting salary of $7.05/hr.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF THE COMPTROLLER
Appointment to become effective 5/1/91 in the Department of Audit and Control,
Division of Audit, Margaret T. Burke 25 Whitehall Ave, Buffalo, NY. 14220, to
the position of Principal Auditor, Temporary, at the starting salary of
$33,738.00
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointment to become effective 4/30/91 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Engineering, Joseph Cicatello 165 Ross, Buffalo, NY. 14207, to the
position of Laborer I, Seasonal, at the starting salary of $5.98/hr.
Appointment to become effective 4/29/91 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Engineering, to the position of Laborer I, Seasonal, at the
starting salary of $5.98/hr.
Robert Buscaglia 60 Ashland Avenue Buffalo, N.Y. 14213
Robert Campbell 31 Easton Buffalo, N.Y. 14215
Lawrence J. Jay 59 Brownell Street Buffalo, N.Y. 14212
Samuel Giancarlo 89 Delsan Ct. Buffalo, N.Y. 14216
Appointment to become effective 4/29/91 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Engineering, To the position of Laborer I, Seasonal, at the
starting salary of $5.98/hr.
John L. Emminger 196 Linden Avenue Buffalo, N.Y. 14216
Joseph A. Trillisio 3 Condon Street Buffalo, N.Y. 14207
Appointment to become effective 5/1/91 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Water, to the position of Account Clerk, Temporary, at the starting
salary of $5.25/hr.
Irene Lysarz 25 Peter Street Buffalo, New York 14207
Geraldine Serwon 97 Domedion Street, Buffalo, New York 14211
Appointment to become effective 5/1/91 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Water, to the position of Clerk, Seasonal, at the starting salary
of $5.00/hr.
Marcia A. Cooper 4 Girard Place Buffalo, New York 14211
Mary Frances Fay 11 Pawnee Parkway, Buffalo, New York 14210
Kathleen G. Smith 1049 Tifft Street Buffalo, New York 14220
Appointment to become effective 5/1/91 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Engineering , Steven Lewczyk 167 Mackinaw, Buffalo, N.Y. 14204, to
the position of Laborer I, Seasonal, at the starting salary of $5.98/hr.
Appointment to become effective 5/6/91 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Water , Sarah Misuraca 515 Plymouth Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14213, to
the position of Account Clerk, Temporary, at the starting salary of $5.25/hr.
Appointment to become effective 5/6/91 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Water, Ann M. Finger 336 Eden St., Buffalo, NY. 14220, to the
position of Clerk, Seasonal, at the starting salary of $5.00/hr.
Appointment to become effective 5/6/91 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Water, Michael P. McGavis 173 Columbus Ave., Buffalo, N.Y., to the
position of Water Service Worker, Seasonal, at the starting salary of $6.02/hr.
Appointment to become effective 5/6/91 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Water, to the position of Water Service Worker, Seasonal, at the
starting salary of $6.02/hr.
John Bartalotta 433 Breckenridge Avenue Buffalo, New York 14213
Robert W. Boone 526 E. Amherst Street Buffalo, New York 14214
James P. Fahey 21 Amber Street Buffalo, New York 14220
Patrick D. Farrell 42 Ward Court Buffalo, New York 14220
Paul J. Gilbert 741 LaSalle Avenue Buffalo, New York 14215
Donald H. Siler 26 Woodside Avenue Buffalo, New York 14220
Nathan R. Stephen 165 Blaine Avenue Buffalo, New York 14208
Appointment to become effective 5/6/91 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Water, Dorothy L. Fadale 65 Schiller St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14206, to
the position of Account Clerk, Temporary, at the starting salary of $5.25/hr.
Appointment to become effective 5/7/91 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Buildings, John J. Kawa 49 Polish,
Buffalo,
NY 14210
to the position of Supervisor of Painting II, Provisional, at the starting
salary of $24,214.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE
Appointment to become effective 5/6/91 in the Department of Fire,
Thomas F. Lauber 278 Downing, Buffalo, N.Y. 14220 to the position of Assistant
Fire Alarm Dispatcher, Permanent, at the starting salary of $33,593.
Appointment to become effective 5/6/91 in the Department of Fire, Leslie Ann
Gray 121 Barton, Buffalo, N.Y. 14213, to the Position of Assistant Fire Alarm
Dispatcher, Permanent, at the starting salary of $33,593.
Appointment to become effective 5/6/91 in the Department of Fire, Charles L.
Pitts 24 Alma Ave, Buffalo, N.Y. 14215, to the position of Fire Alarm
Dispatcher, Permanent, at the starting salary of $36,548.
Appointment to become effective: 5-13-91 in the Department of Fire, to the
position of Lieutenant, Permanent (contingent), at the starting salary of
$35,584.
Walter Coakley
, 91 Ramona, Buffalo, New York 14220
'Connor, 1158 Indian Church Road. Apt. #6, Buffalo, New York 14224
Daniel J. O
Appointment to become effective 5-13-91 in the Department of -Fire to the
position of Lieutenant,Permanent, at the starting salary of $35,584.
Michael Ceglia, 1394 Townline Road, Alden, New York 14004
Michael Lombardo-11633 Holland-Glenwood Road, Holland, New York 14080
Robert P. Hartmann, 19 Pendennis, Buffalo, New York 14225
John R. Mogavero, 134 Linden Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14214
Michael J. Swanekamp, 183 Northwood , W. Seneca, N. Y. 14224
William Renaldo , 19 Pine Circle , Cheektowaga, New York 14225
Appointment to become effective 4-29-91 in the Department of Fire, John Hess,
203 Capen Blvd., Amherst, N.Y., l4226 , to the position of Captain, Permanent
(Contingent) at the starting salary of $37,320 .
Appointment to become effective 4-29-91, in the Department of Fire, to the
position of Captain,Permanent, at the starting salary of $37,320.
Howard Smith, 10122 Savage Road, Holland, New York 14080
Anthony Hynes, 56399 Mayflower Lane, Lakeview, New York 14085
David Bannister, 149 Hamburg, Buffalo, New York 14204
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREET SANITATION
Appointment to become effective 5-9-91, in the Department of Street
Sanitation, James K. Dole, 17 Choate Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14220, to the
position of Laborer II, Seasonal, at the starting salary of $6.65 per hour
Appointment to become effective 5-8-91 in the Department of Street
Sanitation, Brian P. Shea
,
99 Meriden Street
, Buffalo, New York
14220, to the position of Laborer II, Seasonal, at the starting salary of $6.65
per hour.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Appointment to become effective 5-7-91, in the Department of
Administration and Finance, Division of Labor Relations, Susan A. Goral, 415
Benzinger Street, Buffalo, New York 14206 to the Position of Administrative
Aide , Permanent at the starting salary of $18,425.
FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Appointment to become effective 5/9/91 in the Department of Civil service
Paulette A. Mulderig, 56 Eaglewood Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14220, to the position
of Civil Service Nurse, Temporary, at the starting salary of $15.00/hr.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Appointment to become effective 5/7/91 in the Department of Human Resources,
Division of Youth, to the position of Supervisor, Temporary, starting salary of
$5.00/hr.
Chris William Brown, Jr. 101 Goemble Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 14211
Sandy J. Gondek 95 Poplar Street Buffalo, New York 14211
Appointment to become effective 5/6/91 in the Department of Human Resources,
Substance Abuse Services, Linda Kowalski, 31 School St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14213,
to the position of Medical Secretary, Provisional, at the starting salary of
$18,847.
Appointment to become effective 5/6/91 in the Department of Human Resources,
Division of Substance Abuse Services, Delores Barrett, 373 Mackinaw St.,
Buffalo, N.Y. 14210, to the position of Case Manager, Provisional, starting
salary of $19,757.
Appointment to become effective 5/2/91, in the Department of Human Resources,
Division of Substance Abuse, Lauris D. Robinson, 241 Humboldt Pkwy., Buffalo,
N.Y. 14208, to the position of Counselor III, Provisional, at the starting
salary of $20,329.
Appointment to become effective 4/26/91 in the Department of Human Resources,
Division of Substance Abuse Services, Peter
T. Juliano
505 Lisbon Avenue Buffalo 14215, to the position of Reimbursement Specialist,
Permanent, at the starting salary of $19,961.
Appointment to become effective 4/30/91 in the Department of Human Resources,
Division of Youth, to the position of Attendant, Temporary, at the starting
salary of $4.25/hr.
Sawana Garcia 126 Lathrop Buffalo, NY 14212
Bever ly J. Merr iweather 71 Bissell Ave. Buffalo, NY 14211
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
Appointment to become effective 5/7/91 in the Department of General Services,
Division of Inventory & Stores, Daniel A. Karlinski 349 Walden Ave., Buffalo,
N.Y. 14211, to the position of Laborer II, Seasonal, at the starting salary of
$6.65/hr.
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
No.89
BUFFALO BISONS
Mem. Leg. User Fees - Sports/Entertainment
In response to the question raised at the April 9, 1991 Finance
Committee meeting regarding the feasibility of a "Special Purpose Fee", we make
the following comments:
We believe that a Special Purpose Fee whereby a particular facility might be
charged a fee based on a percentage of sales, which fee would then be used to
finance the expansion of that particular facility, presents a more equitable
approach to financing a particular facility's expansion than the 5.50 user fee
originally proposed by councilman Franczyk.
However, as we mentioned during our discussions on April 9th, in the case of
the Buffalo Bisons, a percentage of ticket sales is already paid to the city as
part of our rental amount under our Lease Agreement.
As we also indicated in our statement to the Finance committee, the Bisons have
already paid the city in excess of $3,600,000 in rental during the course of
the last three (3) years. This rental amount has been available to the city
and portions of it have been used for specific maintenance of Pilot Field.
Essentially, then, Bison Baseball, Inc. already pays a special Purpose Fee
based on a percentage of ticket sales, as well as on a percentage of
advertising, concessions, and parking.
We appreciate the opportunity to share our views with the Council. If there are
further questions, please let us know.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
No.90
CITIZENS REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION
Minority Report
Attached is a "Minority Report" of members of the Citizen's
Reapportionment
Committee. The report is submitted by Mrs. Cook representing the Ellicott
District and Mr. Gaiter representing the Masten District.
I would like to file this for the Common Council meeting of May 14, 1991.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
No.91
CITIZENS REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION
Minutes of Meeting
As requested by your Honorable Body, I hereby submit for your
review the minutes of the meetings of April lO, 17, l9, 22, 23, 25, 26 and 29,
1991, of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Reapportionment.
Minutes from April 24, 1991 could not be prepared due to a malfunction in
a tape recorder, which caused the tape to be inaudible.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
No.92
ALFRED T. COPPOLA
Amendment to Reapportionment Plan
Please find attached an amendment to the reapportionment proposal
previously submitted to this body for your consideration.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
No.93
DEPTH
Request for Grant-In-Aid
DEPTH is a comprehensive service program for the homeless in Buffalo
designed to move individuals and families permanently out of homelessness.
Although we have seen impressive results in our first year of operations, we
were not refunded for a second year by the federal government and are asking
for your help.
We are a new agency and relatively unfamiliar with the process of city funding.
Although we understand that this process began back in January, we are asking
to be heard at the Civic meetings to be held May 20 - 22 in order to submit an
emergency request for funding. Enclosed please find a packet of information on
our program, successes, and current funding needs.
Thank you in advance for your assistance and concern.
REFERRED TO THE COUNCIL STAFF
No.94
Erie Community College
Proposal for Police Education Upgrading
We are requesting that you file the enclosed materials (l - Proposal
for Police Education Upgrading and Dual Major--Criminal Justice/Social Science,
2 - Executive Summary) for reference to the Common Councils' Finance and
Legislation Committees. We also request that these items be placed on the
Councils' Agenda for discussion.
REFERRED TO THE POLICE REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
No.95
JUDITH P. FISHER
Comments on Health Education
Curricula
pursuant to your letter dated March 13, 1991, regarding health
education curricula for schools, I advise you that alcohol, drugs, tobacco,
family life and AIDS education are addressed in all curricula and have been for
many years. Health education in the Buffalo Public Schools has just been
reviewed by the New York State Education Department and we are awaiting the
report of their evaluation. Currently, committees are updating and revising
health guides and materials. Guides are available for review by contacting Mr.
Nicholas Mogavero, Director of Health Education, Room 709 City Hall, 842-4693.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No.96
HAMLIN PARK COMMUNITY & TAXPAYER'S ASSN., INC.
Oppose Overlay Ordinance Amendment
OUR ASSOCIATION,WISHES TO GO ON RECORD AGAINST THE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
OF CH 511- HAMLIN PARK OVERLAY" NOTED AS ITEM#2O3 C.C.P. APRIL 30,1991.
WE HAVE REVIEWED THE PENDING AMENDMENT AS RECORDED APRIL 30,1991 AND RECOGNIZED
THE CONTINUING ENCUMBERANCE TO NEIGHBORHOOD GOALS:
1.STABLE
2.SAFE
3.PLEASANT
THE LAST TWENTY FIVE YEARS OF 'OUR ORGANIZATION'S LIVELIHOOD' HAS BEEN THE
STRESS OF VIGILENCE, AND UNITY OF PURPOSE AS THE MAGNET THAT HOLDS US TOGETHER.
THE FAVORABLE WORK COMPLETED ON THE HAMLIN PARK OVERLAY BY THE COMMON COUNCIL,
THIS YEAR IS COMMENDABLE (Sub section (B) of section 68.1 of chapter 511) AND
DESERVES THE RIGHT TO BE IN EFFECT FOR A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME.
GOVERNMENT BY TRIAL AND ERROR IS A HISTORICAL FACT, HOWEVER POLITICAL STRATEGY
AS MOVED HERE IS A SHAMEFUL UTILITY OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE 95% OF OUR
ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ARE WATCHFUL VOTERS IN ALL CITY-WIDE ELECTIONS, AND WILL
REFLEX OUR FEELINGS WHEN ATTACKED BY UNYIELDING, OR NON-COMPROMISING
INSTITUTIONS.
WE REFUSE, TO BE THE PAWNS FOR INSTITUTIONAL VOTES,FOR OUR COMMITMENT IS ONE.
TO RETAIN THE BEAUTY,STABILITY,SAFETY,AND PURSUITS OF HAPPINESS SO STATED IN
OUR CONSTITUTION.
WE ASK YOUR SUPPORT' IN ALLOWING THE PEOPLE SHARE IN THE MAKE-UP OF LAWS, THAT
NEGATIVELY EFFECT ,THIS PRIVILEGE.
WE PRAY AND HOPE THAT YOU SEND THIS AMENDMENT BACK TO THE COLLEGE AND SAY GIVE
HOPE A CHANCE. VOTE AGAINST THE AMENDMENT.
RECEIVED AND FILED
No.97
JAMES HARRINGTON
Resignation from Horizon Waterfront Commission
I am very grateful to have received word of my reappointment as
the Council's representative on the Horizons Waterfront Commission.
However, In the past few weeks, I'vevreceived a career opportunity that
I cannot turn down. I have just accepted an academic position, effective this
summer, In a new Public PoIicy Institute at George Mason University in Fairfax,
Virginia Because of my Imminent relocation, I must resign my membership in the
Horizons Waterfront Commission, effective June 1, 1991.
I heartily thank the Council for the opportunity to have served the City
and the region. I commend the Council for its support of the Horizons process
to date, and ! hope that a constructive participation in the Commission wi!I
continue.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No.98
CARL L. JOHNSON
Complaints Against Police Department
I Carl L. Johnson,file this complaint to the City and Counsel
in City Hall in Mr. Fahey's office located on the 15th floor of City Hall on
5/14/91.
In regard to the Buffalo Police Department; its attitude,conduct, racism,
prejudice, biasism, communism, illegal search and seizure, destruction of
private property and robbery by use of uniform, badge and sheild. Falsifying
reports to cover up their wrong doings".
I was illegally arrested on 5/4/91 of which I was an illegally arrested ,
illegally searched, my personal work knife of which was in a holster was taken
from me "legal knife" as two (2) others in the previous weeks. I having not
beaten any one. I have a domestic problem with spouse, of which should not
interfere with my normal travels in life by the B.P.D. and or individuals there
in.
Thus to date the B.P.D. on 5/4/91 has taken $40.00 cash. Two $20.00 dollar
bills from my G.I. Vet. inducation paper along with destruction of a $17.00
work knife and handed back on 5/14/91. Two other knives same price $17.00,
taken illegally. The City has failed to return a Luger Rifle of which I
previously filed a claim. well over $600.00
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE POLICE COMMISSIONER.
No.99
ROBERT C. LANGENDORFER
Objection to information requested
for TCI Cable discount
Enclosed please find a copy of TCI cable discount request. This
application was sent to me at my request upon notice of available discount
indicated on "rate increase notification."
I believe the request for information required is an invasion of privacy
by this corporation
for a mere $2.00 discount per month for senior citizens.
To offer this discount may be part of the law or contractual agreements
required by the city but I think it is unnecessary to divulge the extent of
this private information to, this company.
I feel that the Common council should be aware that this unfair
information is being required in order to qualify for this discount. Thank you.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CATV.
No.100
Latin American Cultural Association
Erect Banner-Elmwood Avenue
The Latin American Cultural Association, a non-profit Organization
with base here in Buffalo, would like to obtain permission for the placement of
a banner over the street in front of our store. The banner would be located
between 114 and 115 Elmwood Avenue and its theme would be "From our house to
yours" 3rd World Artists Exhibitions. This is part of our summer contribution
to the Buffalo Area. The banner will be in place from May to September of 1991.
We would like to know your decision with regard to this matter as soon as
possible. Thank You for your time.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No.101
Additional Information Residence 205 Shoshone
The above mentioned project is a 10-bed supervised apartment site,
providing 24-hour supervision.
This program will be certified by the Office of Mental Retardation and
Developmental Disabilities. This program is guided by Part 686 of the Mental
Hygiene Law.
The residents will all be developmentally disabled adults. A
developmental disability occurs before the age of 22, and is expected to be a
life-long condition. Mental Retardation, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Neurological
Impairments, and Autism are the most common developmental disabilities.
This program is expected to accommodate at least 5 persons from the City
of Buffalo Three of the residents slated for admission already live in this
district. All residents will be from Erie County.
All of the residents will be employed outside the residence. They will be
ambulatory, and must self evacuate from the building in case of fire.
The building will have a complete hard-wire smoke, and fire detection
system, along with electronic door monitors. The door monitors alert staff to
the coming and going from the building.
Should you need further information, please contact either my office, or
Marcia Ergort, Residential Program Director, at 838-4444.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No.102
PEST MANAGEMENT BOARD
Restore/Maintain Elm Trees
As part of meeting its mandate to advise the city on moving towards
a long-term broad perspective least toxic control approach to preserving
Buffalo's ecosystem and management of pests, the Buffalo Pest Management Board
held an official meeting to discuss 1991 activities to address elm leaf beetle
infestation and longer range planning to support Buffalo's tree population.
The Board is in the final stages of drafting a recommendation of a 3 year
plan to address these issues based on a three tier effort of problem
assessment, problem solving and public education. We will be forwarding this
plan to the Council, the Mayor and the Parks Department, which is the city
agency responsible for making decisions and implementing elm leaf beetle
controls.
The Buffalo Pest Management Board has also prepared this set of
recommendations to the Common Council and the Mayor for your consideration and
action as the elm leaf beetle season approaches. We have had the pleasure of
numerous discussions with Parks Department staff as they have kept us updated
on their efforts to develop a strategy for a least toxic approach to control of
any infestations. We remain anxious to hear what decisions they reach on a
control strategy and about the results of their initiatives to protect the
trees and the health and safety of Buffalo's residents and children.
We hope these recommendations will be helpful in achieving these ends and
submit them to you with a number of pieces of supporting material.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
No.103
REPUBLICAN PARTY CITY COMMITTEE
Reapportionment Plan
The City of Buffalo Republican Committee respectfully submits
this reapportionment plan for the 1990's to the distinguished members of the
City of Buffalo Common Council for consideration. (Map available in Council
Staff Office.)
This plan demonstrates our effort to design Councilmanic districts that
properly represent all ethnic and minority group including the Republican
Party, which is the largest unrepresented minority population in the City of
Buffalo.
Based on the percentage of minority populations stated the 1990 census
figures, it is our belief that African-America and Hispanics should clearly be
provided with a great opportunity for Councilmanic representation. We believe
the current proposal is in violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act,
which states that a minority and/or ethnic population should not be split by
political district boundaries in such way that would diminish the ability to
" the election of a representative.
"elect or influence
The proposed lines by the Citizen Advisory Committee leaves the African
American Community potentially under-represented in the next ten years! In
keeping with Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, we are urging you to consider
this Republican plan which includes the creation of three African American
districts
The Republican plan also looks to unite the Hispanic community within one
councilmanic district... which is something that the Hispanic community has
fought strenuously for throughout this process. Yet under the proposed plan,
the Hispanic population is split. Again, we believe this to be in direct
violation of the Voting Rights Act, Section 2.
As we all know reapportionment concerns itself with common interests,
goals, ethnicity, neighborhoods, and that could logically include philosophies
as a measure for establishing fair representation for all citizens in this
elective process.
Historically, political affiliation has been determined to be a
legitimate criterion in the reapportionment process.
So it is our belief that the largest unrepresented minority group. the
Republican ....... deserves the opportunity for a "fair fight" district in the
City of Buffalo.
This minority group, 35,000 strong, has been targeted for extinction by
the current plan. High percentage Republican election districts in the
Delaware District have been drawn out and moved into the North District. This
not only appears to be a direct attempt to carve out the Republicans, it
clearly slashes the Lincoln and Chapin Parkway neighborhood right down the
middle of the parkway. This configuration disrupts the integrity and
commonality of that neighborhood without regard.
Furthermore this eliminates the possibility for a "fair fight" district
in the City of Buffalo. This fracturing of election districts and, in this
case, neighborhoods, diminishes the population of the minority Republican party
to the point where the enrollment numbers overwhelmingly favor the Democratic
party over the Republican party. This inhibits the chances of Republicans
electing or influencing the election of a representative. This is another
violation of the Voting Rights Act, Section 2.
The City of Buffalo Republican Committee believes that all minority
groups deserve to have a chance for equal representation; we support all
efforts that fight for justice in the reapportionment process.
The Republican plan does not provide a Republican majority in the
Delaware district or any other district, it simply seeks to create a "fair
fight" district. Equally important is that our plan strives to maintain the
natural integrity of some of Buffalo's historic neighborhoods.
We appeal to your sense of fairness - to the principles that built our
country. It is diversity that makes this City great and we all deserve equal
opportunity for representation: African Americans, Hispanics, Neighborhood
Communities and yes, even Republicans.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
No.104
J. SACCO
Info-Deferred Compensation Plan
IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION YOU ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BIDDING
YOUR DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN. FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE
SEVERAL RECOMMENDATIONS THAT HAY HELP IN YOUR DECISION MAKING.
IN 1986, WHEN AS A MEMBER OF NIAGARA COUNTY LEGISLATURE, I WAS APPOINTED TO
REVIEW THE PROCESS THAT HAD TO BE FOLLOWED. I RECOMMENDED THE COMMITTEE OF
MANAGEMENT AND LABOR EMPLOYEES TO BEST SERVE AS PART OF THIS VITAL COMMITTEE.
WE DID AN EXTENSIVE SEARCH AND REVIEW OF PLANS AND ADMINISTRATORS. GOING
THROUGH THE BID PROCESS I NOTED WHO COULD BEST SERVE THE EMPLOYEES OF NIAGARA,
AND WHAT AGENCY COULD GIVE THEM THE BEST RETURN FOR THEIR HONEY. THE BID WAS
AWARDED TO EQUI-COMP AND ED MURRAY ALONG WITH BOB TEIGE WERE BEST ABLE TO MEET
THESE DEMANDS.
IN 1987 I CHOSE TO RUN FOR TOWN OF NIAGARA SUPERVISOR, BUT MY WIFE WORKS FOR
NIAGARA COUNTY AND IS IN THE PLAN. THE BY WEEKLY STATEMENTS ARE PUNCTUAL, AND
VERY EASY TO COMPREHEND EXACTLY WHERE OUR FUNDS ARE. THE TELEPHONE TRANSFERS
ARE QUITE SIMPLE AND MOST ACCURATE. THE PROFITS OUR ACCOUNT IS ENJOYING IS
VERY PROFITABLE.
THE TWO PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR PUTTING THIS BID TOGETHER, EXPLAINING IT TO THE
EMPLOYEES, AND ALWAYS AVAILABLE AT A MOMENTS NOTICE ARE BOB TEIGE, LOCALLY. AND
ED MURRAY, IN THE LONG ISLAND OFFICE.
IN THE BEST INTEREST OF BETTER SERVICING YOUR EMPLOYEES, I VERY HIGHLY
RECOMMEND THESE TWO GENTLEMEN, AND ASK THAT YOU SHARE THIS BIT OF INFORMATION
WITH YOUR COMMON COUNCIL MEMBERS. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
REFERRED TO THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT
No.105
SENATOR WILLIAM STACHOWSKI
Support for Campus West
Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding the future plans for
the College Learning Laboratory/Campus West. I appreciate hearing your
comments and can well understand your strong feelings on this matter.
The decision to scale back the operation of CLL was made by SUNY Central
in response to proposed funding reductions for the entire SUNY system. Our
current fiscal deficit, which has tied up our present budget negotiations, has
led to this situation on the Buffalo State campus.
I want you to know that I am fully aware of the many accomplishments
which have been achieved at Campus West over the years. Many parents,
graduates and teachers have added their input citing the success they have
achieved through this program.
With that in mind, I can assure you that I will be working very closely
with both Senator Tony Masiello and Assemblyman Bill Hoyt to determine which
steps we can take to allow this fine work to continue in the manner we have
come to expect. At present, it has yet to be seen if the members of the State
Legislature can restore the funds for CLL without them being used for other
SUNY purposes. In any event, we are committed to Campus West and will look at
any possible avenues which will assure the quality educational programs offered
to the 800+ students now taking advantage of the College Learning Lab.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your comments and I
look forward to hearing from you again regarding matters of mutual concern.
REFERRED TO THE COMMlTTEE ON LEGISLATlON
No.106
STATE UNIVERSITY AT NEW YORK TRUSTEES
Status Campus West Funding
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of April 17, addressed
to
Mr. Frederic V. Salerno, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of State University
of New York, in which you ask for an immediate response to the Common Council's
request that the Board of Trustees reconsider its decision to reduce funding to
the campus learning center at the College at Buffalo.
As I explained to you by phone, your letter was only received in this
office yesterday and by the time I sent it on to Mr. Salerno at his private
office in white Plains, there would be no way in which we could get you an
answer by 2 pm. on April 25 as you requested.
In any event, since the reduction in funding to the campus learning
center at the College at Buffalo was not a decision of the Board of Trustees, I
have taken the liberty of forwarding your letter to Dr. Joseph C. Burke,
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, with a request that he or a
member of his staff respond to your letter.
However, I personally cannot resist making my own comment re the
reference in your Council's resolution in which it is stated that the SUNY
Board voted in 1976 to close the campus school located at the College at
Buffalo and that it was only saved by the intervention of a Federal Court
Judge. In addition to serving as Secretary to the Board, I also consider myself
the unofficial archivist of the Board's files and I should like to report that
according to the minutes of the Board's meeting in February 1976, the
Board did take action to require that all campus schools in the University be
phased out over the next year because the Governor's Executive Budget for
1976-77 called for such a drastic reduction in the funding of these schools
that it would have been imprudent to try to continue them.
Fortunately, the Iegislature that year restored funding to the campus
schools in the adoption of the final State budget and in April, the Board
rescinded its previous directive. Since then, the Board has not taken any
action relating to our campus schools.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No.107
STATE UNIVERSITY AT NEW YORK PROVOST
Status Campus West Funding
I am replying on behalf of Chairman Frederic Salerno to your letter
of April 17, 1991, on the funding cut to the laboratory School at State
University College at Buffalo.
After many discussions with President Richardson about the laboratory
School the decision was made here at Central Administration that given the size
of the budget cuts for 1991-92 and the prospects for the next few years, it
would be impossible to continue to provide the additional funding for that
operation.
This decision was reached after considerable thought and with great
difficulty. We were assured by President Richardson that the laboratory School
would now be totally funded and staffed by the school district. Our first
priority must remain education of undergraduate and graduate students. The
school district's continuation of the laboratory School means that Buffalo
College's teacher education program can continue to benefit from the laboratory
School.
We recognize that the laboratory School has provided tremendous service
in terms of special training for teachers and educational services to the
community. However, the extent of budget reductions forces us to make
substantial cuts that will severely impact all student instruction, and within
this context we cannot continue to provide additional funding for the
laboratory School.
We hope that the members of Buffalo Council will appreciate the critical
financial position facing SUNY and understand the reasons why this decision was
reached.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No.108
THEATRE DISTRICT ASSN.
Oppose User Fees
After consideration at a recent meeting, the Board of Directors
of Theatre District Association of Western New York voted unanimously to
declare its opposition to the resolution by Mr. Franczyk Proposing- an
admission user fee at city-owned ports and entertainment facilities.
Theatre District Association feels that, in its current form, the resolution
does not offer a mechanism for the fair assessment of such a user fee, nor does
it guarantee that funds so raised could or would be dedicated exclusively to
the stated purpose of facility maintenance and rehabilitation.
Theatre District Association appreciates the Council's efforts toward finding
solutions to the problem of maintenance of public facilities, but strongly
tion riot be adopted without further Consideration and revision.
urges that this resolu
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No.109
VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSN.
Favor Re-Naming Portion St. Stephen 's
Regarding the enclosed our board of directors met on May l, 1991
and were in full agreement of renaming the indicated section of roadway Buffalo
River Place.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
PETITIONS
No.110
D'Youville College, owner, petition to use 631 Niagara Street
for an advertising sign.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
No.111
D. Lewis, agent, petition to use 470 Elmwood Avenue for an outdoor cafe.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
No.112
Louis Berrafato, owner, petition to use 396 Pearl Street for
an outdoor cafe in the city R.O.W.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
No.113
Anthonio Macaluso, owner, petition to use 1458 Hertel Avenue
for an outdoor cafe
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE
COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
No.114
Charlie Morreale, owner, petition to use 1220 Hertel Avenue
for an outdoor cafe
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
No.115
Edward-Robinson agent and Dominic Molle, owner, petition to use 1430 Hertel for
a Sidewalk Cafe
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
No.116
Tops Market, owner, petition to use 2131 Elmwood Avenue for a Pole Signs and
illuminated ground signs.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
No.117
P. Calabro & O - Opp. City plans to construct metered parking along north side
of Forest Avenue, between Elmwood and Richmond.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
REGULAR COMMITTEES
CIVIL SERVICE
HON JAMES W. PITTS
CHAIRMAN
No.118
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
ENTERPRISE FUND - STADIUM & AUDITORIUM
61 - DEPARTMENT OF STADIUM & AUDITORIUM
61-2 MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
(ITEM NO. 218, C.C.P., APRIL 2, 1991)
That the Salary Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No.
218, C.C.P., April 2, 1991, be and the same hereby is approved.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.119
Local Law Introductory #4 Deputy Commissioner of Fire
(Item # 194 CCP Mar 5, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.120
Deputy Fire Commissioners (Mayor)
(Item # 6 CCP Mar 5, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.121
Deputy Fire Commissioners (A&F)
(Item # 84 CCP Apr 16,1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.122
Local Law Introductory/Deputy Fire Commissioners/Local 282
(Item # 117 CCP Mar 19, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.123
Dr. J. DiPersio/Medical Report On A. DiPiano
(Item # 93 CCP Apr 2, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.124
A.DiPiano/Return To Work (CC)
(Item # 60 CCP Apr 16, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.125
Medical Report/A. DiPiano (CSC)
(Item # 83 CCP Apr. 30, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.126
RIVERSIDE SENIOR CENTER STAFF PROBLEM
(ITEM NO. 213, C.C.P., APRIL 30, 1991)
That this Common Council does hereby request the Mayor's Office
for Senior Citizens to submit a report detailing, by title, the current
staffing levels of all City-run senior centers, including a report of recent
transfers, reassignments and requests to the Budget office for new personnel.
ADOPTED
No.127
Appointment
Inspections & Community Revitalization//Chief Building Inspector
That Communication No 78 ccp Apr 30, 1991 be received and filed
and the Permanent appointment of Charles H. Phillips stated above at the
Intermediate salary $30,838.00 effective on April 24, 1991 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.128
Appointment
Inspections & Community Revitalization//Chief Building Inspector
That Communication No 79 C.C.P. Apr 30, 1991 be received and filed
and the Permanent appointment of Samuel W. Phillips stated above at the
Intermediate salary $30,838.00 effective on April 24, 1991 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.129
Appointment
Human Resources//Counselor III
That Communication NO 81 C.C.P. Apr 30, 1991 be received and filed
and the Provisional appointment of Joseph Mazza stated above at the Maximum
salary $23,097.00 effective on April 24, 1991 is hereby approved.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.130
Notices Of Appointment (C.Clerk)
(Item # 92 CCP Apr 30, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same . is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
FINANCE
HON. DAVID A. COLLINS
CHAIRMAN
No.131
Memorialize State//Admission User Fee (Stad.Aud.)
(Item # 8 CCP Mar 5, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.132
Bisons Opposed To Admission User Fee
(Item # 90 CCP Mar 5, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.133
Sabres Opposed/Admission user Fee
(Item # 94 CCP Mar 5, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.134
Kleinhans Sustains//Admission User Fee
(Item # 99 CCP Mar 5, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.135
Shea's/Admission User Fee
(Item # 106 CCP Mar 5, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same, is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.136
VETO - PILOT FIELD NAMING AGREEMENT
(ITEM NO. 130, C.C.P., APRIL 30, 1991)
That the above item be and the same hereby is returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
MR. Collins moved:
To override the Mayor's veto of Item No. 203, C.C.P. April 2, 1991, the
proposed termination of the Pilot Field Naming Agreement.
REPASSED
AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO,
PERLA, PITTS -11
NOES- BAKOS, RUTECKI-2.
No.137
PILOT AIR FREIGHT CORPORATION - NAMING RIGHTS AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 19, 1986
(Item No. 131, C.C.P. 4/30/91)
That the above communication from William F. Savino, Esq. be,
and it hereby is, returned to the full Common Council without recommendation.
MR. FAHEY moved:
That the above referenced item be, and it hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No.138
MEETING WITH PRINCIPALS OF PILOT AIR FREIGHT
(ITEM NO. 196, C.C.P., APRIL 16, 1991)
That the above item be and the same hereby is returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That this Council requests a meeting with the principals of Pilot Air Freight
to see if an out-of-court settlement can be reached in order to avoid any and
all litigation on this issue.
ADOPTED.
No.139
Bennett Beach Proposals (CC)
(Item # 53 CCP Apr 2, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.140
Assessment Issues/Bennett Beach Proposal (Assmt)
(Item # 27 CCP Apr 2, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.141
Town Of Evans Tax Exempt Status/Bennett Beach
(Item # 103 C.C.P. Apr 2, 1991
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed.
ADOPTED
No.142
Town Of Evans Reply To Tax Exempt Request (CC)
(Item # 61 C.C.P. Apr 16, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.143
PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
OLYMPIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC.
AND THE CITY OF BUFFALO
(ITEM NO. 41, C.C.P. APRIL 30, 1991)
That the above item be and the same hereby is returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Collins moved that the above item be and the same is hereby received and
filed.
ADOPTED
No.144
Revised Capital Debt Service Fund Budget (Compt)
(Item # 28 CCP Apr 16, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby referred
to the Committee of The Whole.
ADOPTED
No.145
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
APPROPRIATION ALLOTMENTS - EXEMPT ITEMS
ENTERPRISE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT
(ITEM NO. 198, C.C.P., APRIL 16, 1991)
That the above Transfer of Funds as contained in Item No. 198,
C.C.P., April 16, 1991, is approved.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.146
NEW YORK STATE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
& HEALTH TRAINING & EDUCATION PROGRAM GRANT
(ITEM NO. 47, C.C.P. APRIL 16, 1991)
That the above item be and the same hereby is returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
MR. FAHEY moved:
The Commissioner of Public Safety is hereby authorized to execute a grant
agreement providing $75,000 in funds from the State of New York and a
Memorandum of Agreement with Risk and Technical Management, Inc. to provide
employee safety and health training during the 1991-1992 year.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.147
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 175 - FEES
(ITEM NO. 193, C.C.P., APRIL 30, 1991)
That the Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item 193, C.C.P.,
April 30, 1991, be and the same hereby is approved.
PASSED
AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS,
LOTEMPIO, PERLA-11
NOES- PITTS, RUTECKI-2.
No.148
Result Private Sale//A 42 Emslie (Compt)
(Item # 22 CCP Apr 2, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.149
WOMEN FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIGNITY, INC.
TRANSFER PROPERTIES
BUELL STREET AND HUMBOLDT PKWY.
(ITEM NO. 116 C.C.P. APRIL 16, 1991)
That communication No. 116 C.C.P. April 16, 1991, be received
and filed; and
That the Comptroller is authorized to negotiate the transfer and sale of
Nos. 8, 11, 29, 31 Buell Street and 544 and 546 Humboldt Pkwy. to Women for
Human Rights and Dignity, Inc; and
That the Comptroller is directed to report back the result of such
negotiations for the further action of this Honorable Body. and,
That the Mayor be and he hereby is authorized to execute, and the
Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to deliver a deed or deeds
transferring title to Nos. 8, 11, 29 and 31 Buell Street and 544 and 546
Humboldt Pkwy. to Women for Human Rights and Dignity.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.150
Purchase of 8 Buell (CC)
(Item # 59 CCP Apr 30, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.151
Acquire 28 Hertel For $530,000 (A&F)
(Item # 57 CCP Feb 5, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.152
Information//28 Hertel (cd)
(Item # 69 CCP Apr 30, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.153
J.Anderson//Return Auctioned Property/45 Edna
(Item # 109 CCP Mar 19, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.154
F.Hellwitz/Cancel Prior Assessments 7-9 Cottage
(Item # 97 CCP Apr 2,1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed.
ADOPTED
No.155
Compromise Tax Liability 7-9 Cottage
(Item # 216 CCP Apr 2, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.156
CANCEL PRIOR YEARS ASSESSMENT
7-9 COTTAGE STREET
(ITEM NO. 28 C.C.P., APRIL 30, 1991)
That the above communication is received and filed; and
That the Department of Assessment is directed to cancel any retroactive
assessment made on the aforementioned property which is not consistent with the
New York State Real Property Tax Law.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
LEGISLATION
HON. ALFRED T.. COPPOLA
CHAIRMAN
No.157
F. TURGEON, OWNER, PETITION TO USE 3403 BAILEY
FOR AN OUTDOOR PATIO ON THE FRONT OF AN EXISTING RESTAURANT
(Item No. 110, C.C.P., 4/30/91)
That after a public hearing held before the Committee on Legislation
on May 7, 1991 the petition of F. Turgeon to use 3403 Bailey Avenue for an
outdoor patio on the front of an existing restaurant, be and the same hereby is
approved, upon the following conditions:
1. That it be opened no later than 11:00 p.m. daily;
2. That no music be played in patio area; and
3. That no trash receptacles be placed in the patio area.
PASSED.
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.158
D. ALFIERI, OWNER, PETITION TO USE
1669 HERTEL AVENUE FOR AN OUTDOOR CAFE
(Item No. 1119 C.C.P.,4/30/91)
That after a public hearing held before the Committee on Legislation
on May 7, 1991 the petition of D. Alfieri to use 1669 Hertel Avenue for an
outdoor cafe be and the same hereby is approved, upon the following conditions:
l. That the patio be opened no later than 11:00 pm. daily;
2. That no music be played in patio area; and
3. That no trash receptacles be placed in the patio area.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.159
Mobil Oil Corp., owner, Petition to Use
Babcock to Construct a New Truck Loading Rack
(Item No. 112, C.C.P. , April 30, 1991)
That after a public hearing held before the Committee on Legislation
on May 7, 1991 the petition of Mobil Oil Corp. to use l Babcock to construct a
new truck loading rack for tanker trucks be and the same hereby is approved.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.160
Siegel, Kelleher and Kahn, owners, petition
To Use 420 Franklin Street for a Ground Sign
for Business Identification
(Item No. 113, C.C.P., April 30, 1991)
That after a public hearing held before the Committee on Legislation on
May 7, 1991 the petition of Siegel, Kelleher and Kahn to use 420 Franklin
Street for a ground sign for business identification be and the same hereby is
approved.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.161
ERIE COUNTY INDUSTRIAL, OWNER,
PETITION TO USE 369 FRANKLIN STREET
FOR AN ILLUMINATED GROUND SIGN
(Item No. 117, C.C.P., April l6, 1991)
That after a public hearing held before the Committee on Legislation
on May 7, 1991 the petition of Erie County Industrial to use 369 Franklin
Street for an illuminated ground sign be and the same hereby is approved.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.162
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM ERIE COUNTY IDA - REQUEST TO PLACE A GROUND SIGN
AT 369 FRANKLIN STREET (ITEM NO. 70, C.C.P., APRIL 30, 1991)
That Item No. 70, C.C.P., April 30, 1991 - "ERIE COUNTY IDA -
REQUEST TO PLACE A GROUND SIGN AT 369 FRANKLIN STREET" is an unlisted action as
defined in 6 NYCRR Part 617.2. The Common Council has approval power over this
item, and is therefore an involved agency as defined in 617.2. As part of an
uncoordinated review, the Common Council has evaluated an Environmental
Assessment form (EAF) on this item which has been completed by the applicant
(Part l) and by the City Planning Board (Part II).
Having made an independent assessment of the information contained in the
EAF, the Common Council adopts the findings set forth in Part II and, as a
result, finds that this proposed action will not result in any significant
adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, this Common Council issues a negative
declaration.
ADOPTED
No.163
Erie County IDA/Ground Sign/369 Franklin (CPBD)
(Item # 13 CCP Apr 30, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.164
P.B.B. USA, INC., OWNER, PETITION
TO USE 434-438 DELAWARE FOR A POLE SIGN
(Item No. 121, C.C.P., 4/16/91)
That the above item be and the same hereby is returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Coppola moved:
That after a hearing held by the Committee on Legislation on May 7, 1991
P.B.B. USA be and the same hereby is granted permission to use 434-438 Delaware
for a pole sign.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.165
P.B.B. USA INC. - APPLICATION TO ERECT
A NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY GROUND SIGN
AT 434-438 DELAWARE
(Item No. 72, C.C.P., 4/30/91)
That the above item be and the same hereby is returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Coppola moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Community Development,
dated April 23, 1991 be received and filed; and
That Item No. 72, C.C.P., April 30, 1991 "P.B.B. USA Inc. - Application
to erect a non-illuminated accessory ground sign at 434-438 Delaware" is an
unlisted action as defined in 6 NYCRR Part 617.2. The Common Council has
approval power over this item, and is therefore an involved agency as defined
in 617.2. As part of an uncoordinated review, the Common Council has evaluated
an Environmental Assessment form (EAF) on this item which has been completed by
the applicant (Part l) and by the City Planning Board (Part II).
Having made an independent assessment of the information contained in the
EAF, the Common Council adopts the findings set forth in Part II and, as a
result, finds that this proposed action will not result in any significant
adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, this Common Council issues a negative
declaration.
ADOPTED
No.166
P.B.B. USA INC. - APPLICATION TO
ERECT A NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY
GROUND SIGN AT 434-438 DELAWARE AVENUE
(Item No. 15, C.C.P., 4/30/91)
That the above item be and the same hereby is returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Coppola moved:
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED
No.167
MARCIA LEVINE, D.V.M., OWNER, PETITION
TO USE 25 SUMMER STREET FOR A GROUND SIGN
FOR EXISTING VETERINARY CLINIC
(Item No. 105, C.C.P., 4/2/91)
That after a public hearing held before the Committee on Legislation
on May 7, 1991 the petition of Marcia Levine, D.V.M., owner, to use 25 Summer
Street for a ground sign for an existing veterinary clinic be and the same
hereby is approved.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.168
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
M. LEVINE - APPLICATION TO PLACE A NON-
ILLUMINATED GROUND SIGN AT 25 SUMMER STREET
(ITEM NO. 74, C.C.P., April l6, 1991)
That Item No. 74, C.C.P., April 16, 1991 "M. Levine - Application
to place a non-illuminated ground sign at 25 Summer Street" is an unlisted
action as defined in 6 NYCRR Part 617.2. The Common Council has approval power
over this item, and is therefore an involved agency as defined in 617.2. As
part of an uncoordinated review, the Common Council has evaluated an
Environmental Assessment form (EAF) on this item which has been completed by
the applicant (Part 1) and by the City Planning Board (Part II).
Having made an independent assessment of the information contained in the
EAF, the Common Council adopts the findings set forth in Part II and, as a
result, finds that this proposed action will not result in any significant
adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, this Common Council issues a negative
declaration.
ADOPTED.
No.169
M.Levine/Ground Sign/25 Summer (CPBD)
(Item # 9 Apr 16, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.170
L. Wilson & Others/Support Outdoor Cafe 1669 Hertel
(Item # 115 CCP Apr 30, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.171
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 12, SECTION 2l - CODE OF ETHICS
(Item No. 177, C.C.P., 4/2/91)
That the above Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 177, C.C.P.,
4/2/91, be and the same hereby is approved.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.172
Ordinance Amendment/Ch 175 Fees/Combustible Material Storage
(Item # 178 CCP Apr 2, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.173
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT -
NEW SECTION Il OF CHAPTER 281 -
LOW INCOME HOUSING
(Item No. 214, C.C.P., 1/22/91)
That the above Ordinance Amendment, as contained in Item No. 214,
C.C.P., January 22, 1991 be and the same hereby is approved.
PASSED
AYES- AMOS, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, PERLA,
RUTECKI-10
NOES- ARTHUR, LOTEMPIO, PITTS- 3.
No.174
Ordinance Amendment/Low Income Housing (CC)
(Item # 60 CCP Apr 30, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.175
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 511, SECTION 68.1 -
HAMLIN PARK OVERLAY REVIEW DISTRICT
(Item No. 203, C.C.P., 4/30/91)
That the above Ordinance Amendment, as contained in Item No. 203,
C.C.P., April 30, 1991 be and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council
without recommendation.
Mr. Coppola moved:
That the above Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 203, C.C.P.,
April 30, 1991 be and the same hereby is received and filed.
ADOPTED.
No.176
Rename Portion Of St. Stephens s Place (Police) (Item
# 54 CCP Apr 16, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.177
Rename Portion Of St. Stephens (CPBD)
(Item # 16 Apr 30, 1991 CCP)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.178
Rename Portion Of St. Stephens (Police) (Item
# 50 CCP Apr 30, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.179
REQUEST INVESTIGATION BY BOARD OF ETHICS
(Item No. 207, C.C.P., 4/2/91)
That the Board of Ethics is requested to examine the circumstances
surrounding the recent six-count federal indictment following the Parks
Department probe which names City officials and members of the families of City
officials to determine if the Code of Ethics has been violated and, if so, what
course of action should be taken.
ADOPTED
No.180
Request Investigation By Board Of Ethics (CC)
(Item # 62 CCP Apr 16, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.181
USE DELAWARE PARK-CHINA DEMOCRACY RALLY
(Item No. 43, C.C.P., 4/30/91)
That a permit be issued for the China Democracy Rally in Delaware
Park on the condition that the Parks Commissioner receives assurances of
security, clean-up, insurance for the event and a check for the bandshell.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HON CLIFFORD BELL
CHAIRMAN
No.182
Hearing - Land Disposition Agreement
Amendment
Virginia Street New Housing
(Item No. 73, C.C.P. April 30, 1991)
That the above item be and hereby is returned to the Common Council
without recommendation.
The above item has been set for a public hearing before the Common Council at
its regularly scheduled meeting on May 14, 1991, at 2:00 P.M., and that notice
of same has been properly published in the Buffalo News, and a copy of same is
attached hereto.
On a motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Pitts the item is properly
before the Common Council and the hearing be opened.
CARRIED.
Appearances:- In Favor-Louis Malucci
Mr. Fahey moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mr. Collins.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that
WHEREAS, the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (herein referred to as the
"Agency") has duly designated Atkin Construction Corp. and/or other legal
entity to be formed as qualified and eligible Redeveloper in accordance with
rules and procedures duly adopted by the Agency; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has published a Notice of Public Hearing, as
required by Section 507, Subdivision 2 (d) of the "General Municipal Law"; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Amendment to Land Disposition Agreement has been
duly submitted to this Common Council by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
(1)That Atkin Construction Corp. and/or other legal entity to be formed
was duly designated as qualified and eligible Redeveloper by the Buffalo Urban
Renewal Agency, is hereby approved as the Redeveloper for Virginia Street New
Housing Project
(2) That the document entitled "Contract for the Sale of Land for Private
Development" (herein referred to as LDA) by and between the City of Buffalo
Urban Renewal Agency and Atkin Construction Corp. is hereby approved to be
amended to include 279 and 350 Germania Street in Schedule A and to delete
278-280 Germania Street and 266 Mystic Street from Schedule A.
(3)That the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency
is hereby authorized to execute any and all deeds or other legal documents
necessary to convey the land described in the proposed "Land Disposition
Agreement" and "Amendment to Land Disposition Agreement" to the Redeveloper
and/or other legal entity to be formed in accordance with the terms of said
Agreement and for the consideration recited therein.
PASSED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.183
Hearing - Land Disposition Agreement
Michigan In-fill Housing
(Item No. 74, C.C.P. April 30, 1991)
That the above item be and hereby is returned to the Common Council
without recommendation.
The above item has been set for a public hearing before the Common Council at
its regularly scheduled meeting on May 14, 1991, at 2:00 P.M., and that notice
of same has been properly published in the Buffalo News, and a copy of same is
attached hereto.
On a motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Pitts the item is properly
before the Common Council and the hearing be opened.
CARRIED.
Appearances:- In Favor-Louis Malucci
Mr. Fahey moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mr. Collins.
CARRIED.
Mr. Bell now moved to recommit the above item to the Committee on
Economic Development.
Seconded by Mr. Rutecki
ADOPTED
No.184
Homestead Program/Plan Supplement (CPBD)
(Item # 10 CCP Apr 16, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.185
Homestead Program/Plan Supplement EAF (CD)
(Item # 75 CCP Apr 16, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
No.186
Rollover Low Income Housing Tax Credits (ICR)
(Item # 75 CCP Apr. 30, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS
No.187
BY:MR. ARTHUR
REQUEST REPORT FROM BOARD OF EDUCATION -
PLANS FOR IMPROVING CONDITIONS SCHOOL 59
WHEREAS: This Common Council has been concerned for some time
with construction difficulties and delays at the Science Magnet School,
adopting two resolutions requesting reports from the Board of Education on the
school's status. (C.C.P. No. 262, September 19, 1990 and C.C.P. No. 218
October 16, 1990); and
WHEREAS:The facility is now complete and occupied, recently earning a citation
from the American Association of School Administrators, as one of the nation's
10 best designed schools; and
WHEREAS:The high praise received by the School and its design have led to heavy
registration at the school, resulting in an overflow problem and producing
public complaints from parents whose children in grades prekindergarten through
two, are sent to School 59 (the old school 24). One parent was recently quoted
as saying: "You go on tours of this great new building. Our children are in a
dump. You feel like you kind of got fooled."
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Common Council requests a report from the Board of Education on its plans,
if any, to improve conditions at School 59. Has the Board made provision in its
1990-91 budget for repairs to the facility, or are there plans for
discontinuing the use of School 59? In the event that School 59 continues to
house overflow students, does the Board plan to inform parents that their
children will not be in the new $20 million facility, thus permitting them the
opportunity to make other arrangements for their children if they so desire?
ADOPTED.
No.188
BY: MR. ARTHUR
Discharge the Committee on Legislation
Rest. /Dancing License - 3405 Bailey
Item No. 44 December 11, 1990
Whereas: The above item is presently before the Committee on Legislation;
and
Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that
Committee;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that this Common Council does hereby
Discharge the Committee on Legislation from further consideration of the above
item, and said item is now before the Council.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey
now moved the above item be and hereby is
denied
Seconded by Mr. Amos
ADOPTED
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.189
BY: MR. BAKOS
RENAME PORTION OF ST. STEPHENS PLACE
WHEREAS: The Legislation Committee of the Common Council recently
studied a request from the Traffic Division of the Buffalo Police Department
(Com. 54, C.C.P. 4/16/91) to rename a portion of St. Stephens Place to
eliminate confusion caused by its non-contiguous configuration; and
WHEREAS: The City Planning Board via Com. 16, C.C.P. 4/30/91, the Police
Commissioner via Com. 50, 5/30/91, and the Fire Department in discussions in
the Legislation Committee concurred with the Traffic Division and endorsed a
name change for the portion of St. Stephens Place between Bolton Place and the
foot of Harvey Place; and
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Common Council authorizes the Department of Public Works to change
the name of that portion of St. Stephens Street which runs from Harvey Place
to Bolton Place to "Buffalo River Place;" and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the Department of Public Works erect street signs reflecting the name
change.
PASSED.
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No.190
BY:MR. BAKOS
Resume for Richard Lips
Resolved:
Attached please find a copy of the resume of Richard J. Lippes, for
appointment to the vacancy on the Horizons Commission. It will be my
recommendation to have the nomination sent to Committee so that the Council
members will have and opportunity to question him.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No.191
BY:MR. BELL
LANGSTON HUGHES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
WHEREAS: In October, 1990, the Buffalo Common Council approved
an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan which made available to the Main/High
Medical Development three pieces of property; and
WHEREAS: One of
the
conditions for this approval was an agreement
to
settle the claim of Langston Hughes and its organization receiving clear
title to the property at 25 High Street under specific conditions; and
WHEREAS: A resolution approved by the Buffalo Common Council during the
October meeting spelled out the parameters under which this title could be
attained; and
WHEREAS: Over the past few months Langston Hughes Institute's.;-Board of
Directors have worked diligently to comply with, conditions as set by Community
Development; and
WHEREAS: In spite of all of Langston Hughes' efforts , the Department of
Community Development and B.U.R.A.
have
deliberately withheld
any opportunity for
Langston
Hughes Institute to realize their
dream of rehabilitating their High Street property and the adjoining
parking lot; and
WHEREAS: Moreover, as a result of this lack of cooperation, Langston Hughes
Institute is stalemated with, regard to ownership and redevelopment of the 25
High Street property, because finances can not be generated without site
control; and
WHEREAS: The failure to comply with, Langston Hughes represents a serious
breach in commitment to the Council and Langston Hughes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That Community Development provide the Council with the guidelines as agreed in
meetings with representatives of Langston Hughes Institute which, will qualify
Langston Hughes for title and development status of 25 High Street; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That Community Development, in conjunction with B.U.R.A. , begin the L.D.A.
process which transfers title and development designation to the Langston
Hughes Institute with agreed upon conditions; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED:
That a report on the progress of this agreement be filed with the Council in
the next 30 days.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THE COMMISSIONER OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY.
No.192
BY:MR. COLLINS
BlLLBOARD SPACING WITHIN CITY AND ELIMINATION OF BILLBOARDS ON
CITY PROPERTY
WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo currently leases property to various
billboard companies and has no guidelines on the distance between billboards
and the regulating of the number of billboards within a area; and
WHEREAS: Billboards, no matter how well maintained, are not aesthetically
pleasing and not conducive to the quality of life most Buffalonians wish to
enjoy; and
WHEREAS: The sad fact is that billboards dominate much of the landscape
throughout the city, overshadowing buildings and trees, eroding cultural and
architectural diversity, ruining scenic views and historic ambience, and
blighting entire neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS: The amount of billboards, with enlarged pictures up to 700 square
feet, sometimes raised 1OO feet in the air, or billboards on every street
corner, with some intersections having as many as four on them, creates a great
deal of congestion and, to many, a disturbing form of litter, throughout the
City of Buffalo; and
WHEREAS: Pollution is not limited to the air we breathe and the water we
drink, it can equally offend the eye and ear; and
WHEREAS: The money derived from renting city property to billboard companies
is insignificant in view of the environmental harm and loss of aesthetic values
attributed to the existence of billboards in our Community and especially
residents who happen to own property in near proximity of a billboard sign; and
WHEREAS: It is unfair for residents to suffer decreases in property value
for a minor profit the City realizes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
This Honorable Body does hereby notify the Real Estate Division of the City of
Buffalo not to renew any current billboard contracts when they expire and
notify all billboard companies renting city property that when their current
contracts expire, they will not be renewed and that all billboards must be
removed from city property at the termination of these leases;
BE, IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
That the Law Department is directed to le with this Common Council guidelines
for regulating the number of billboards within a certain area, a establishing
an allowable distance between billboards.
REFERRED TO THE COMMlTTEE ON LEGISLATlON
No.193
BY:MR. COPPOLA
OPPOSE INCREASED TRUCK
SIZES AND WEIGHTS ON
NEW YORK STATE HIGHWAYS
WHEREAS: The trucking industry is lobbying Congress to have the
current 80,000 lb. gross vehicle weight limit on trucks lifted; and
WHEREAS: The lifting of the weight limit would lead to widespread operation
of double and triple tractor trailers on public highways; and
WHEREAS: U.S. Department of Transportation research shows that multiple
trailer trucks are involved in more fatal accidents than single-unit trucks.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT
This Common Council of the City of Buffalo is opposed to any increases in truck
size and weight limits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT
The City Clerk send certified copies of this resolution to Rep. Henry Nowak and
Senator Daniel P. Moynihan, both of whom serve on Congressional committees with
jurisdiction over truck weight limits, with copies also sent to the Western New
York representatives to the State Senate and Assembly.
ADOPTED.
No.194
BY:MR. COPPOLA
REQUEST UPDATE ON CNG
WHEREAS: The Common Council has previously adopted two resolutions
regarding the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel for
city-owned vehicles; and
WHEREAS: The Town of Tonawanda was the first municipality in this area to
test CNG and because of the positive test results is converting all vehicles to
CNG; and
WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo would realize significant savings because our
dependency on foreign oil with its escalating prices would be drastically
reduced; and
WHEREAS: The city should embrace the conversion to CNG as a low-cost
alternative, not only because it would reduce the cost of doing business but
because CNG is an environmentally conscientious alternative, and a safer fuel
than gasoline.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT
This Common Council reiterates its support of Compressed Natural Gas as an
alternative fuel for city-owned vehicles and requests an update from the
Commissioner of Administration and Finance on any research that has been
conducted on the possible conversion to CNG.
ADOPTED.
No.195
BY:MR. COPPOLA
COUNCIL TASK FORCE ON
MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL
OPTIONS
WHEREAS: Local hospitals are currently deciding how to meet new
state regulations for medical waste incinerators which take effect in January
of 1992; and
WHEREAS: This Common Council has previously expressed reservations about
incineration because incinerators can cause air emissions of lead, cadmium,
chromium, dioxins, dibenzofurans and other toxins and most hospitals are
located in residential areas; and
WHEREAS: Children's Hospital was recently denied a variance to build a new
incinerator by the Zoning Board of Appeals, reportedly because their
application didn't address environmental questions; and
WHEREAS: This Council has encouraged local hospitals to
explore alternatives to building or retrofitting incinerators at each hospital
including waste reduction, recycling, siting a larger incinerator which could
service more than one hospital, and the use of on-site or off-site autoclaving
units to sterilize wastes; and
WHEREAS: A Common Council Task Force on Medical Waste options would be one
way to insure that alternatives are properly-explored and to increase
communication between the hospitals, this Council and the communities
surrounding the hospitals;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
A Common Council Task Force on Medical Waste Disposal Options is hereby
established with the charge of increasing communication between local
hospitals, this Council and the communities surrounding the hospitals; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
The charge of this Task Force will also include insuring that alternatives for
medical waste disposal are properly explored and evaluated for their
environmental impacts; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
This Task Force will include three members to be appointed by the Western New
York Hospital Association and six members appointed by the Common Council three
of whom will represent environmental organizations, and three of whom will
represent neighborhoods close to local hospitals; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT:
The City Clerk be directed to send certified copies of this resolution to the
Western New York Hospital Association, the Sierra Club, Great Lakes United, the
Buffalo Greens, Citizen Action of New York, WHY Reach and the New York Public
Interest Research Group.
ADOPTED.
No.196
BY:MR. COPPOLA
OPPOSE NIMO DECISION TO
NO LONGER PROVIDE
ELECTRIC METER CABINETS
WHEREAS: Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation has filed a revision
with the Public Service Commission to amend NiMo's policy in providing electric
meter cabinets; and
WHEREAS: This revision would release the company from providing meter
cabinets to customers free of charge for new electrical installations or
rewiring jobs for any customer rated at less than 400 amp; and
WHEREAS: Those customers rated at 400 amps would be commercial or industrial
accounts; and
WHEREAS: The purchase of the meter cabinet would be the responsibility of
the customer or electrical contractor; and
WHEREAS: Niagara Mohawk claims to provide 40,000 meter cabinets annually and
projects a savings of over $300,000 if this proposal is approved by the PSC on
May 22, 1991; and
WHEREAS: Although this may not present a hardship to customers of Niagara
Mohawk Power Corporation, it is another example of costs being passed onto all
to benefit a few.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT
This Common Council is opposed to the revision filed with the Public Service
Commission by Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation which would release the company
from providing free meter cabinets to customers rated at less than 400 amps.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT
The City Clerk forward certified copies of this resolution to the Public
Service Commission in Albany, and Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.
ADOPTED.
No.197
BY:MR. FAHEY
COMMUNITY WIDE URBAN RENEWAL HOMESTEAD PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT
Public Hearing
WHEREAS, the Urban Renewal Plan for the Community Wide Urban Renewal
Homestead Program was approved by the Common Council on September 18, 1984,
C.C.P. No. 279; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that additional supplements to the
originally approved Urban Renewal Plan area are allowed under Section E of the
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Dept. of Inspections and Community Revitalization has
proposed additional supplements which will allow construction of approximately
568 housing units utilizing vacant city owned parcels; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Board, after the required public hearings on
March 12 and April 9, 1991 approved the supplements to the Urban Renewal Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, and Article 15 of the
General Municipal Law require that the Urban Renewal Plan Supplements be
approved only after a public hearing on due notice. Be it noted that the
Condemnor is exempt from compliance with Article 2 of the Eminent Domain
Procedure Law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
l. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to public the notice attached
hereto and marked "Notice of Hearing" in the Buffalo News and the City Record,
not later than the 18th day of May, 1991.
2. That this Common Council will conduct a public hearing on the matters
" Notice of Hearing at 2:00 pm. in the Council Chambers on May 28, 1991.
stated in said
ADOPTED
No.198
BY:MR. FAHEY
CITY OF BUFFALO
LOCAL LAW NO ___ (1991)
INTRODUCTORY NO.12 (1991)
A LOCAL LAW amending Section S of Article 1 of the Charter of the
City of Buffalo relating to Council Districts.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 5 of Article 1 of the Charter of the City of
Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, be amended to read as set forth in the
attached Schedule "A":
Section 2. This local law shall take effect immediately.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
R. PETER MORROW
ACTING CORPORATION COUNSEL
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
SCHEDULE "A"
NORTH DISTRICT
Beginning at the point of intersection of the northerly city line
(Kenmore Avenue) with the center line of Delaware Avenue and running thence
southerly along the center line of Delaware Avenue to its intersection with the
center line of Bedford Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of
Bedford Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Dana Road; running
thence southerly along the center line of Dana Road to its intersection with
the center line of Middlesex Road; running thence easterly along the center
line of Middlesex Road to its intersection with the center line of Delaware
Avenue; running thence southerly along the center line of Delaware Avenue to
its intersection with the center line of the Scajaquada Creek Expressway;
running thence westerly along the center line of the Scajaquada Creek
Expressway to the center line of Lincoln Parkway; running thence southerly
along the center line of Lincoln Parkway to Soldiers Place; running thence
southeasterly along the center line of Chapin Parkway to the center line of
West Delavan Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of West
Delavan Avenue to the center line of Elmwood Avenue; running thence southerly
along the center line of Elmwood Avenue to the center line of Auburn Avenue;
running thence westerly along the center line of Auburn Avenue to the center
line of Richmond Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line of
Richmond Avenue to the center line of Bird Avenue; running thence westerly
along the center line of Bird Avenue to the center line of Baynes Street;
running thence northerly along the center line of Baynes Street to the center
line of Forest Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of Forest
Avenue to its intersection with the easterly line of the Black Rock Harbor;
running thence southerly along the easterly line of the Black Rock Harbor to
its intersection with the westerly extension of the center line of Potomac
Avenue; running thence westerly along the westerly extension of the center line
of Potomac Avenue across Squaw Island to the easterly boundary line of the City
of Buffalo; running thence northerly along the westerly boundary line of the
City of Buffalo to its intersection with the southwesterly extension of the
center line of Vulcan Street, said center line of Vulcan Street being the
north-westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running thence
northeasterly along the northwesterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to
its intersection with the center line of Kenmore Avenue, said center line of
Kenmore Avenue being the northeasterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo;
running thence southeasterly along the northeasterly boundary line of the City
of Buffalo to its intersection with the northerly boundary line of the City of
Buffalo; running thence easterly along the northerly boundary line of the City
of Buffalo to the point of beginning.
DELAWARE DISTRICT
Beginning at the point of intersection of the northerly boundary
line of the City of Buffalo with the center line of Starin Avenue and running
thence southerly along the center line of Starin Avenue to its intersection
with the center line of Hertel Avenue; running thence easterly along the center
line of Hertel Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Main Street;
running thence southwesterly along the center line of Main Street to the center
line of Bryant; running thence westerly along the center line of Bryant to the
center line of Richmond Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line
of Richmond Avenue to Auburn Avenue; running thence easterly along the center
line of Auburn Avenue to the center line of Elmwood Avenue; running thence
northerly along the center line of Elmwood Avenue to the center line of West
Delavan Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of West Delavan
Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Chapin Parkway; running
thence northwesterly along the center line of Chapin Parkway to Soldiers Place;
running thence northerly along the center line of Lincoln Parkway to its
intersection with the Scajaquada Expressway; running thence easterly along the
center line of the Scajaquada Expressway to its intersection with the center
line of Delaware Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line of
Delaware Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Middlesex Road;
running thence westerly along the center line of Middlesex Road to its
intersection with the center line of Dana Road; running thence northerly along
the center line of Dana Road to its intersection with the center line of
Bedford Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of Bedford Avenue
to its intersection with the center line of Delaware Avenue; running thence
northerly along the center line of Delaware Avenue to its intersection with the
center line of Kenmore Avenue, said center line of Kenmore Avenue being the
northerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running thence easterly along
the center line of Kenmore Avenue, which is the northerly boundary line of the
City of Buffalo, to the point of beginning.
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
Beginning at the intersection of the center line of Starin Avenue
with the center line of Kenmore Avenue, said center line of Kenmore Avenue
being the northerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo and running thence
easterly along the northerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its
intersection with the center line of Main Street; running thence north-easterly
along the center line of Main Street, said center line of Main Street being the
northwesterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo, to its intersection with
the easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running thence southerly
along the easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection
with the northerly boundary line of the city of Buffalo; running thence
easterly along the northerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to the
easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running thence southerly along
the easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with the
center line of the easterly extension of Easton Avenue; running thence westerly
along the center line of the easterly extension of Easton Avenue to its
intersection with the center line of Courtland Street; running thence southerly
along the center line of Courtland Street to its intersection with the center
line of East Delavan Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of
East Delavan Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Ericson Avenue;
running thence northerly along the center line of Ericson Avenue to its
intersection with the center line of Gerald Avenue; running thence westerly
along the center line of Gerald Avenue to the center line of Bailey Avenue;
running thence northerly along the center line of Bailey Avenue to the center
line of Dorris Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of Dorris
Avenue and its westerly extension to its intersection with the center line of
the right-of-way of the former Lackawanna Railroad; running thence
northwesterly along the center line of the former Lackawanna Railroad to its
intersection with the center line of East Amherst Street; running thence
westerly along the center line of East Amherst Street to its intersection with
the center line of Main Street; running thence northeasterly along the center
line of Main Street to its intersection with the center line of Hertel Avenue;
running thence westerly along the center line of Hertel Avenue to its
intersection with the center line of Starin Avenue; running thence northerly
along the center line of Starin Avenue to the point of beginning.
LOVEJOY DISTRICT
Beginning at the point of intersection of the center line of the
easterly extension of Easton Avenue with the easterly boundary line of the City
of Buffalo and running thence southerly along the easterly boundary line of the
City of Buffalo to its intersection with the center line of Mineral Spring
Road; running thence southwesterly along the center line of Mineral Spring Road
to its intersection with the center line of the former Pennsylvania Railroad;
running thence northwesterly along the center line of the right-of-way of the
former Pennsylvania Railroad to its intersection with the center line of the
Buffalo River; running thence westerly and southwesterly along the center line
of the Buffalo River to its intersection with the center line of Bailey Avenue;
running thence southerly along the center line of Bailey Avenue to its
intersection with the center line of Cazenovia Creek; running thence
southeasterly along the center line of Cazenovia Creek to its intersection with
the center line of Southside Parkway; running thence southerly along the center
line of Southside Parkway to its intersection with the center line of Abbott
Road; running thence northwesterly along the center line of Abbott Road and
South Park Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the Buffalo
River; running thence generally in a westerly direction to its intersection
with the center line of the right-of-way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad;
running thence northerly along the center line of the right-of-way of the
former Pennsylvania Railroad to its intersection with the center line of South
Park Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of South Park Avenue
to its intersection with the center line of Van Rensselaer Street; running
thence northerly along the center line of Van Rensselaer Street to its
intersection with the center line of the Niagara Section of the New York State
Thruway; running thence easterly along the center line of the Niagara Section
of the New York State Thruway to its intersection with the center line of the
right-of-way of the former New York Central Railroad; running thence
northeasterly along the center line of the right-of-way of the former New York
Central Railroad to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way
of the former Pennsylvania Railroad; running thence southeasterly along the
center line of the right-of-way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad to its
intersection with the center line of Bailey Avenue; running thence
northeasterly and northerly along the center line of Bailey Avenue to its
intersection with the center line of William Street; running thence westerly
along the center line of William Street to its intersection with the center
line of the right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad; running thence northerly
along the center line of the right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad to its
intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of the former
Pennsylvania Central Railroad; running thence northeasterly along the center
line of the right-of-way of the former Pennsylvania Central Railroad to the
center line of Bailey Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line of
Bailey Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of
the northerly branch of the former Pennsylvania Central Railroad; running
thence westerly along the center line of the right-of-way of the northerly
branch of the former Pennsylvania Central Railroad to its intersection with the
center line of Fay Street; running thence northerly along the center line of
Fay Street and Burgard Place to its intersection with the center line of
Genesee Street; running thence southwesterly along the center line of Genesee
Street to its intersection with the center line of Colorado Avenue; running
thence northerly along the center line of Colorado Avenue to its intersection
with the center line of East Ferry Street; running thence easterly along the
center line of East Ferry Street to its intersection with the center line of
the right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad; running thence northerly along
the center line of the right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad to its
intersection with the center line of East Delavan Avenue; running thence
easterly along the center line of East Delavan Avenue to its intersection with
the center line of the former Lackawanna Railroad; running thence northwesterly
along the center line of the former Lackawanna Railroad to its intersection
with the center line of the westerly extension of Dorris Avenue; running thence
easterly along the center line of the westerly extension of Dorris Avenue to
its intersection with the center line of Bailey Avenue; running thence
southerly along the center line of Bailey Avenue to its intersection with the
center line of Gerald Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of
Gerald Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Ericson Avenue;
running thence southerly along the center line of Ericson Avenue to the center
line of East Delavan Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of
East Delavan Avenue to the center line of Courtland Street; running thence
northerly along the center line of Courtland Street to the center line of
Easton Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of Easton Avenue
and its extension to the point of beginning.
FILLMORE DISTRICT
Beginning at the point of intersection of the center line of Genesee
street with the center line of Moselle Street and running thence north-
easterly along the center line of Genesee Street to the center line of Burgard
Place; running thence southerly along the center line of Burgard Place
Fay Street to the center line of the right-of-way of the northerly branch
of the former Pennsylvania Central Railroad; running thence easterly along the
center line of the right-of-way of the northerly branch of the former
Pennsylvania Central Railroad to the center line of Bailey Avenue; running
thence southerly along the center line of Bailey Avenue to its intersection
with the center line of the right-of-way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad;
running thence southwesterly along the center line of the right-of-way of the
former Pennsylvania Railroad to its intersection with the center line of the
right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad; running thence southerly along the
center line of the right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad to the center line
of William Street; running thence easterly along the center line of William
Street to the center line of Bailey Avenue; running thence southerly and
southwesterly along the center line of Bailey Avenue to the center line of the
right-of-way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad; running thence northwesterly
along the center line of the right-of-way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad
to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of the former Erie
Railroad; running thence southwesterly along the center line of the
right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad to the center line of the Niagara
Section of the New York State Thruway; running thence westerly along the center
line of the Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway to the center line of
Van Rensselaer Street; running thence southerly along the center line of Van
Rensselaer Street to the center line of South Park Avenue; running thence
westerly along the center line of South Park Avenue to the center line of the
right-of-way of the former Pennsylvania Central Railroad; running thence
southerly along the center line of the right-of-way of the former Pennsylvania
Central Railroad to the center line of the Buffalo River; running thence
generally westerly along the center line of the Buffalo River to the center
line of the Buffalo Skyway Bridge; running thence northerly along the center
line of the Buffalo Skyway Bridge to its intersection with the center line of
Commercial Street; running thence westerly and northwesterly along the center
line of Commercial Street and West Marine Drive to a point 200 feet south from
the center line of Erie Street; running thence northeasterly through the Marine
Drive Housing Project to the intersection of the center line of the Buffalo
Skyway Bridge with the center line of the Niagara Section of the New York State
Thruway; running thence easterly along the center line of the Niagara Section
of the New York State Thruway to its intersection with the center line of
Hamburg Street; running thence northerly along the center line. of Hamburg
Street and Jefferson Avenue to the center line of Eagle Street; running thence
easterly along the center line of Eagle Street to the center line of Emslie
Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Emslie Street to the
center line of Bristol Street; running thence easterly along the center line of
Bristol Street to the center line of Bond Street; running thence northerly
along the center line of Bond Street to the center line of Oneida Street;
running thence westerly along the center line of Oneida Street to the center
line of Emslie Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Emslie
Street to the center line of Howard Street; running thence easterly along the
center line of Howard Street to the center line of Smith Street; running thence
northerly along the center line of Smith Street to the center line of Peckham
Street; running thence easterly along the center line of Peckham Street to the
center line of Detroit Street; running thence northerly along the center line
of Detroit Street to the center line of Broadway; running thence southwesterly
along the center line of Broadway to the center line of Herman Street; running
thence northerly along the center line of Herman Street to the center line of
Sycamore Street; running thence northeasterly along the center line of Sycamore
Street to the center line of Strauss Street; running thence northerly along the
center line of Strauss Street to the center line of Genesee Street; running
thence northeasterly along the center line of Genesee Street to the center line
of Walden Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of Walden
Avenue to the center line of Kiefer Street; running thence northerly along the
center line of Kiefer Street and Kehr Street to the center line of Glenwood
Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of Glenwood Avenue to the
center line of the right-of-way of the former Belt Line Railroad; running
thence southerly along the center line of the right-of-way of the former Belt
Line Railroad to the center line of Box Avenue; running thence easterly along
the center line of Box Avenue to the center line of Moselle Street; running
thence southerly along the center line of Moselle Street to the point of
beginning.
ELLICOTT DISTRICT
Beginning at the point of intersection of the center line of Main
Street with the center line of Laurel Street and running thence easterly along
the center line of Laurel Street and Landon Street to its intersection with the
center line of Wohlers Avenue; running thence southerly along the center line
of Wohlers Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Riley Street;
running thence easterly along the center line of Riley Street to the center
line of the Kensington Expressway; running thence southerly along the center
line of the Kensington Expressway and the westerly park road of Martin Luther
King Park to its intersection with the center line of Best Street; running
thence easterly along the center line of Best Street to its intersection with
the center line of Genesee Street; running thence southwesterly along the
center line of Genesee Street to its intersection with the center line of
Strauss Street; running thence southerly along the center line of Strauss
Street to its intersection with the center line of Sycamore Street; running
thence southwesterly along the center line of Sycamore Street to its
intersection with the center line of Herman Street; running thence southerly
along the center line of Herman Street to its intersection with the center line
of Broadway; running thence easterly along the center line of Broadway to its
intersection with the center line of Detroit Street; running thence southerly
along the center line of Detroit Street to the center line of Peckham Street;
running thence westerly along the center line of Peckham Street to its
intersection with the center line of Smith Street; running thence southerly
along the center line of Smith Street to the center line of Howard Street;
running thence westerly along the center line of Howard Street to its
intersection with the center line of Emslie Street; running thence southerly
along the center line of Emslie Street to the center line of Oneida Street;
running thence southeasterly along the center line of Oneida Street to the
center line of Bond Street; running thence southerly along the center line of
Bond Street to the center line of Bristol Street; running thence northwesterly
along the center line of Bristol Street to the center line of Emslie Street;
running thence southerly along the center line of Emslie Street to the center
line of Eagle Street; running thence northwesterly along the center line of
Eagle Street to the center line of Jefferson Avenue; running thence southerly
along the center line of Jefferson Avenue and Hamburg Street to the center line
of the Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway; running thence westerly
along the center line of the Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway to
its intersection with the center line of the Buffalo Skyway Bridge; running
thence southwesterly through the Marine Drive Housing Project to a point on
West Marine Drive, said point being 200 feet south of the center line of Erie
Street; running thence southeasterly and easterly along Marine Drive and
Commercial Street to the center line of the Buffalo Skyway Bridge; running
thence southerly along the center line of the Buffalo Skyway Bridge to the
center line of the Buffalo River; running thence westerly along the center line
of the Buffalo River and the westerly extension of the center line of the
Buffalo River to the westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running
thence northwesterly and northerly along the westerly boundary line of the City
of Buffalo to its intersection with the westerly extension of the center line
of Porter Avenue; running thence northeasterly along the center line of Porter
Avenue and its extension to the center line of Prospect Avenue; running thence
southeasterly along the center line of Prospect Avenue to the center line of
Pennsylvania Street; running thence northeasterly along the center line of
Pennsylvania Street to the center line of Wadsworth Street; running thence
southeasterly and easterly along the center line of Wadsworth Street and Allen
Street to the center line of College Street; running thence southerly along the
center line of College Street to the center line of Virginia Street; running
thence easterly along the center line of Virginia Street to the center line of
Main Street; running thence northerly along the center line of Main Street to
the point of beginning.
NIAGARA DISTRICT
Beginning at the point of intersection of the westerly extension
of Potomac Avenue with the westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo and
running thence easterly across Squaw Island to the easterly line of the Black
Rock Harbor; running thence northerly along the easterly line of the Black Rock
Harbor to its intersection with the center line of the westerly extension of
Forest Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of the westerly
extension of Forest Avenue to its intersection with Baynes Street; running
thence southerly along the center line of Baynes Street to the center line of
Bird Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of Bird Avenue to
its intersection with the center dine of Richmond Avenue; running thence
southerly along the center line of Richmond Avenue to its intersection with the
center line of Bryant Street; running thence easterly along the center line of
Bryant Street to its intersection with the center line of Main Street; running
thence southerly along the center line of Main Street to the center line of
Virginia Street; running thence westerly along the center line of Virginia
Street to the center line of College Street; running thence northerly along the
center line of College Street to the center line of Allen Street; running
thence westerly along the center line of Allen Street to the center line of
Wadsworth Street; running thence northwesterly along the center line of
Wadsworth Street to the center line of Pennsylvania Street; running thence
southwesterly along the center line of Pennsylvania Street to the center line
of Prospect Avenue; running thence northwesterly along the center line of
Prospect Avenue to the center line of Porter Avenue; running thence
southwesterly along the center line of Porter Avenue and its extension to its
intersection with the westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running
thence northerly along the westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to the
point of beginning.
MASTEN DISTRICT
Beginning at the point of intersection of the center line of Main
Street with the center line of East Amherst Street and running thence easterly
along the center line of East Amherst Street to the center line of the right-
of-way of the former Lackawanna Railroad; running thence southeasterly along
the center line of the right-of-way of the former Lackawanna Railroad to its
intersection with the center line of East Delavan Avenue; running thence
westerly along the center line of East Delavan Avenue to its intersection with
the center line of the right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad; running thence
southerly along the center line of the right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad
to its intersection with the center line of East Ferry Street; running thence
westerly along the center line of East Ferry Street to its intersection with
the center line of Colorado Avenue; running thence southerly along the center
line of Colorado Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Genesee
Street; running thence southwesterly along the center line of Cenesee Street to
its intersection with the center line of Moselle Street; running thence
northerly along the center line of Moselle Street to its intersection with the
center line of Box Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of Box
Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the rightof-way of the
former Belt Line Railroad; running thence northerly along the center line of
the right-of-way of the former Belt Line Railroad to the center line of
Glenwood Avenue; running thence westerly along the center line of Glenwood
Avenue to its intersection with the center line of Kehr Street; running thence
southerly along the center line of Kehr Street and Kiefer Street to its
intersection with the center line of Walden Avenue; running thence westerly
along the center line of Walden Avenue and Best Street to its intersection with
the center line of the westerly park road of Martin Luther King Park; running
thence northerly along the center line of the westerly park road and the center
line of the Kensington Expressway to its intersection with the center line of
Riley Street; running thence westerly along the center line of Riley Street to
its intersection with Wohlers Avenue; running thence northerly along the center
line of Wohlers Avenue to the center line of Landon Street; running thence
westerly along the center line of Landon Street and Laurel Street to its
intersection with the center line of Main Street; running thence northeasterly
along the center line of Main Street to the point of beginning.
SOUTH DISTRICT
Beginning at the intersection of the center line of Mineral Spring
Road with the easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo and running thence
southerly along the easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its
intersection with the southerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running
thence westerly along the southerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its
intersection with the westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running
thence northwesterly along the westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to
its intersection with the westerly extension of the center line of the Buffalo
River; running thence generally in an easterly direction along the center line
of the Buffalo River to its intersection with the center line of South Park
Avenue; running thence easterly along the center line of South Park Avenue and
Abbott Road to its intersection with the center line of Southside Parkway;
running thence northerly along the center line of Southside Parkway to its
intersection with the center line of Casenovia Creek; running thence westerly
along the center line of Cazenovia Creek to its intersection with the center
line of Bailey Avenue; running thence northerly along the center line of Bailey
Avenue to its intersection with the center line of the Buffalo River; running
thence generally in an easterly direction along the center line of the Buffalo
River to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of the
former Pennsylvania Railroad; running thence southeasterly along the center
line of the former Pennsylvania Railroad to its intersection with the center
line of Mineral Spring Road; running thence easterly along the center line of
Mineral Spring Road to the point of beginning.
No.199
BY:MESSRS. HIGGINS, RUTECKI AND AM0S
[APPOINTMENT OF RAE H. ROSEN AS COMMON COUNCIL
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HORIZONS WATEFFRONT
COMMISSION
WHEREAS: Dr. James W. Harrington Jr., the Common Council's appointed
representative to the Horizons Waterfront Commission, has submitted a letter of
resignation effective June l, 1991; and
WHEREAS: This Common Council is grateful to Dr. Barrington for the countless
hours he spent ably serving the Council as its representative on the Horizons
Commission; and
WHEREAS: This Council must now consider a replacement for Dr. Harrington and
Rae H. Rosen is a candidate whose background and abilities are ideal for
representing the Council's interest in implementing public access to Buffalo's
waterfront; and
WHEREAS: Ms. Rosen has served as the Chair of the Waterfront Alliance, and
the Chair of the Waterfront Committee of Women for Downtown; and
WHEREAS: Rae Rosen was also the Citizen Participation Facilitator in the
development of the Buffalo Waterfront Master Plan; and
WHEREAS: Ms. Rosen holds a Doctorate in Education and is the recently
retired Principal of the Bennett Park -Montessori Buffalo Public School where
she dynamically supervised the establishment of this jewel of the Buffalo
Magnet School System; and
WHEREAS: Ms. Rosen is known as an articulate and forceful advocate for
public access to the waterfront and has demonstrated abilities which will allow
her to play a positive and constructive role in bringing the public access
mandate of the Horizons Commission to fruition;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Common Council hereby appoints Rae H. Rosen of 256 Bryant Street, Buffalo,
NY 14222 as its representative to the Horizons Waterfront Commission
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGlSLATlON
No.200
BY: MRS. LoTEMPIO
POLICE INVESTIGATION OF
EAST SIDE RAPIST
WHEREAS: The entire City of Buffalo is infuriated by reports
of a serial rapist stalking the East Side of Buffalo;
and
WHEREAS: The Buffalo Police Department has shown little progress in
their current investigation of the serial rapist case; and
WHEREAS: The Buffalo Police Department through lack of departmental
interaction has shown inadequate cooperation within its own department and also
in alerting the community to the serious problem that was facing the East Side
of Buffalo; and
WHEREAS: The Commissioner of Police has stated publicly that he only learned
of the serial rapist a few days before the report was published in the Buffalo
News, proving the ineptitude of a department that should be run with the
highest level of competence; and
WHEREAS: Several
agencies, such as the
F.B.I.,
District
Attorney,Crisis
Services, Block Clubs, and other Community Organizations, have joined with
Community leaders in the investigation of the rapist showing the seriousness of
this particular case; and
WHEREAS: Over the last ten years,there have been thirty-eight hundred
(3,800) rapes and sexual assaults on women reported within the City of
Buffalo, over seven hundred (700) reported in 1990 alone, demonstrating an
increase in crimes of this nature and a serious threat to this community;
and
WHEREAS: The warranted attention brought to the serial rapist case has
served to alert the community to the serious problem in the overall number of
rapes and sexual assaults in the Buffalo area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Commissioner of Police file a detailed report with the Common Council that
lists the following for the last twelve months:
l. The total number of rapes reported
2. The number of other sexual assaults reported
3. The number of arrests and convictions relative to the above cases; and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
This report be filed with the City Clerk by 2:00 P.M. Thursday, May 23, 1991.
ADOPTED
No.201
BY: MR. PERLA
REQUEST PREPARATION OF
BOND RESOLUTION FOR
KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL
RENOVATION
WHEREAS: Include
in
the 1990-91
City of Buffalo Capital
Improvements
Budget was a $1,120,000 allocation for exterior and interior work at Kleinhans
Music Hall; and
WHEREAS: The narrative in
the
budget, in describing the declining condition of Kleinhans Music
Hall, states that the "Exterior and interior deterioration over SO years
endangers the architectural and acoustical treasure."; and
WHEREAS: To date the Department of Public Works Division of Buildings,
under whose jurisdiction Kleinhans falls, has not submitted a request to
the Comptroller to prepare a Bond Resolution for the much needed
improvements at the Music Hall; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo requests that the Department of
Public Works asks the Comptroller to prepare a Bond Resolution for the
$1,120,000 appropriated in the 1990-91 Capital Improvements Budget for the
renovation of Kleinhans Music Hall as expeditiously as possible.
ADOPTED
No.202
BY: MR. PITTS
SET PUBLIC HEARING:
PROPOSED LAND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT FOR CLINTON PARK NEW HOUSING PROJECT EMSLIE
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM NYA-206
WHEREAS, Gal-Van Developers, Inc. and/or other legal entity to
be formed (herein referred to as the "Redeveloper") has been duly designated as
qualified and eligible Redeveloper in accordance with the rules and procedures
prescribed by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (herein referred to as
the "Agency"); and
WHEREAS, The Agency and the Redeveloper have negotiated a Land
Disposition Agreement for the construction of five (5) residential units of new
housing known as the Clinton Park New Housing Project in the Emslie
Neighborhood Development Program Area; and
WHEREAS, said Land Disposition Agreement has been forwarded by the Agency
to this Common Council for action, pursuant to Section 507, subdivision 2 (d)
of the General Municipal Law; and
WHEREAS, Article 15A of the "General Municipal Law" requires that the
disposition of land in an Urban Renewal Project may be approved only after a
public hearing on due notice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
l. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the notice attached
hereto and marked "Notice of Hearing" in the Buffalo News, no later than the
17th day of May 1991.
2. That this Common Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the matters
stated in said "Notice of Hearing" at 2:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers
on the 28th day of May 1991.
ADOPTED.
No.203
BY: MR. PITTS
PROPOSED LAND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT FOR ST. COLUMBA SQUARE NEW HOUSING PROJECT
ELLICOTT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NYR 1-1
WHEREAS, M.J. Peterson Development Corp. and/or other legal entity
to be formed (herein referred to as the "Redeveloper") has been duly designated
as qualified and eligible Redeveloper in accordance with the rules and
procedures prescribed by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (herein
referred to as the "Agency"); and
WHEREAS, The Agency and the Redeveloper have negotiated a Land
Disposition Agreement for the construction of approximately forty (40)
residential units of new housing known as the St. Columba Square New Housing
Project in the Ellicott Redevelopment Project NYR 1-1 Area; and
WHEREAS, said Land Disposition Agreement has been forwarded by the Agency
to this Common Council for action, pursuant to Section 507, subdivision 2 (d)
of the General Municipal Law; and
WHEREAS, Article 15A of the "General Municipal Law" requires that the
disposition of land in an Urban Renewal Project may be approved only after a
public hearing on due notice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
l. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the notice attached
" Notice of Hearing" in the Buffalo News, no later than the 17th day of May 1991.
hereto and marked
2. That this Common Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the matters
stated in said "Notice of Hearing" at 2:00 o'clock pm. in the Council Chambers
on the 28th day of May 1991.
ADOPTED.
No.204
BY: MR. PITTS
ELLICOTT MALL LEASED PARKING LOT
WHEREAS: The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority has leased the
parking lot at the front of the Ellicott Mall housing project for paid parking,
and
WHEREAS: Reportedly the lease for the lot is monthly and provides for fifty
cars to be parked. However, the operator is purportedly parking up to 200 cars
on the lot, and
WHEREAS: This lot was previously leased by the Buffalo Municipal Housing
Authority. However, it was discontinued due to complaints of unfair
competition to existing parking lot concerns in the area. These operators were
not provided an opportunity to bid for the lot. Nor was there any request for
proposals or advanced information advertising the availability of the parking
lot for leasing, and
WHEREAS: Certain liability issues were also previously raised involving the
increased pubIic use of the lot as well as the exposure to vacant buildings.
Additionally, the lot is fenced in very poorly and not well maintained.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Common Council requests the Buffalo
Municipal Housing Authority to provide the following:
(1) A copy of the lease.
2) A report on how the existing operator was selected.
3) A copy of the permit from the Board of Parking.
(4) A report as to any other leased parking lots.
ADOPTED
No.205
BY: MR. PITTS
REQUEST FOR THE GOVERNOR AND NEW YORK STATE POLICE TO INTERVENE
IN CASE OF THE EASTSIDE RAPIST
WHEREAS: The Buffalo Polices investigation of the eastside rapist
has been grossly mishandled. The revelations that the police withheld
notifying the public about the rapist for months have resulted in anger,
frustration and confusion, and
WHEREAS: Since the initial revelation, information is still being exposed
that 'the Police Department has not taken the investigation seriously. It has
been pointed out that the Commissioner and those in charge of the investigation
have not utilized sex crime information which may assist in identifying a
suspect. Also, apparently the department is still unwilling to provide
information about where the sexual assaults have occurred! This is further
evidence that the department is either unwilling or incapable of protecting the
pubIic 's interest in this investigation!, and
WHEREAS: These revelations further add to the charges that the department is
not taking this investigation seriously and is using double standards because
the victims are in the minority community!, and
WHEREAS: The community needs to be reassured, by a more competent and
professional handling of this investigation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Common Council requests Governor Mario
Cuomo and the State Commissioner of Police to assign an investigative team to
the Eastside Rapist Case.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Common Council request the Western New York
State Delegation to support the establishment of such a State investigative
team.
BE IT FINALLY RES0LVED THAT: this Common Council establish a. subcommittee of
the Legislation Committee to monitor the Eastside Rapist investigation.
ADOPTED
No.206
BY: MR. PITTS
BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
SECURITY POLICE STUDY
WHEREAS: The International Association of the Chiefs of Police
just completed a study of the Buffalo Police Department. This study is
presently being reviewed by a Police Reorganization Commission established
jointly by the Mayor and Common Council, and
WHEREAS: The same Association has completed a study of the Buffalo Municipal
Housing Authority Security Police. This study has not been publicized nor
distributed, and
WHEREAS: The B.M.H.A. is currently reviewing the study recommendations.
However, issues involving the operations of the B.M.H.A. Security Officers have
been a cause of concern for residents as well as the City, and
WHEREAS: If there are efforts by the B.M.H.A. to reorganize the Security
Police, the residents and City should be made aware.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Common Council request the Buffalo
Municipa! Housing Authority to file a copy of the International Association of
the Chiefs of Police with the Common Council.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The B.M.H.A. also provide a report to the Common
Council on its plans to reorganize the Security PoIice.
ADOPTED
No.207
BY: MR. RUTECK
I
Discharge the Special Committee - Erie Marina Lease
Item No. 110 January 22, 1991
Item No. 112 January 22, 1991
Item No. 27 February 5, 1991
Item No. 59 February 5, 1991
Item No. 114 January 22, 1991
Item No. 89 February 19, 1991
Item No. 65 March 5, 1991
Item No. 21 March 19, 1991
Whereas: The above items are presently before the Special Committee
on Erie Marina Lease, and
Whereas: It is no longer necessary for these items to be considered by
that Committee;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that this Common Council does hereby
Discharge the Special Committee on Erie Marina Lease from further consideration
of the above items, and said items are now before the Council.
CARRIED.
Mr. RUTECKI now moved the above items be and hereby are Received and Filed.
ADOPTED
No.208
BY:Mr. Rutecki
Memorialize State Legislature to Extend Law Requiring Item Pricing
by Supermarkets
WHEREAS: Current State legislation requiring individual price stickers
on most items sold in supermarkets will expire on June 30, 1991, and
WHEREAS: Many of the leading grocery chains in the area have already stopped
item pricing, claiming the cost is prohibitive and an unnecessary expenditure
when shelf pricing and scanners are in place and are more cost effective, and
WHEREAS: Consumers have expressed their concern that if supermarkets rely on
shelf pricing and scanners, it will be more difficult to compare prices when
shopping and to verify the accuracy of the cashier and the laser scanner, and
WHEREAS: Shelf pricing, because prices are often printed in small print and
are often confusing because of unit pricing, makes it difficult for handicapped
and elderly shoppers to read the price of items,and
WHEREAS: The Attorney General, the Consumer Protection Board, the state
Department of Agriculture and Markets, the New York Public Interest Research
Group Inc., the American Association of Retired Persons, and the AFL-CIO have
already voiced their of currently pending legislation to extend the law,
RESOLVED: That this Common Council memorializes the State Legislature to
extend the law requiring individual price stickers on all items sold in
supermarkets.
ADOPTED.
No.209
BY:MR. RUTECKI
PILOT FIELD NAMING RIGHTS AGREEMENT LEGAL ACTION BREACH OF AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Pilot Air Freight, Inc. and the City of Buffalo entered
into an agreement on the 4th day of December, 1986 giving to Pilot Air Freight,
Inc. the naming rights to the downtown baseball stadium; and
WHEREAS, in consideration to that right, Pilot Air Freight, Inc. agreed
to provide a letter of credit guaranteeing payment of amounts due under the
agreement and Pilot Air Freight, Inc. having failed to provide the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Corporation Counsel is authorized to commence legal action
requiring Pilot Air Freight, Inc. to provide to the City the letter of credit,
as required by the contract.
ADOPTED
No.210
BY:MESSRS:RUTECKI AND PERLA
Kleinhans Music Hall Oversight Committee
WHEREAS: On April 19, 1991 the American Symphony Orchestral League
released a study that made various recommendations designed to alleviate the
current problems of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and
WHEREAS: The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's Board of Directors is
currently studying these recommendations and is expected to implement a plan
that will hopefully guarantee the Orchestra's long-term future in the City of
Buffalo, and
WHEREAS: The primary recommendation is that Orchestra management "make
temporary reductions in the cost of the orchestra, based on a realistic
consensus plan that identifies fiscally responsible and controlled future
growth, combined with commitments for increases in contributed income", and
WHEREAS: The report properly recognizes that government support of the
orchestra has been "extraordinary" and calls only for maintaining the level of
support at 1990-91 levels through 1994, and
WHEREAS: While the report gives good marks to the City of Buffalo for
properly funding the Orchestra, the report expresses deep concern over the
condition and management of Kleinhans Music Hall, as well as over the
relationship between Kleinhans and its primary tenant, the Buffalo
Philharmonic, and
WHEREAS: Peeling veneer, frayed carpets and parking problems caused by poor
management and security are cited as major problems that should be ad dressed
immediately, and
WHEREAS: The report's findings also conclude that the "hall management does
not appear to be at all supportive of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra", that
the orchestra has been placed at a "tremendous disadvantage in its operations"
because it cannot control hall dates, and that the relationship between
Kleinhans and the orchestra "is further strained when rent payments (by the
orchestra) are late", and
WHEREAS: In addition to making specific recommendations for the continuation
of a City-funded renovation program bed in the 1990-91 fiscal year and
scheduled for continuation in 1991-92, and for improving parking management and
security, the report also recommends the creation of a Kleinhans Music Hall
Oversight Committee, and
WHEREAS: This Oversight Committee would have the responsibility of
monitoring the relationship between the hall and orchestra management in a
manner that recognize's the orchestra's role as Kleinhans' primary tenant and
encourages ways to make the hall more 'user-friendly' for the Buffalo
Philharmonic Orchestra and its patrons", and
WHEREAS: This Oversight Committee could have a positive impact on efforts to
both improve Kleinhans Music Hall as an arts and community facility as well to
improve the relationship between hall management and its primary tenant, the
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Therefore be It
RESOLVED: That this Common Council does hereby endorse the creation by the
City of a "Kleinhans Music Hall Oversight Committee" as recommended by the
report of the American Symphony Orchestral League and does hereby request
recommendations from the Kleinhans Music Hall Management Corporation, the
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Comptroller, the Commissioner of
Administration and Finance and Commissioner of Public Works on the structure of
this committee so that an appropriate ordinance establishing the committee may
be drafted.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, KLEINHAN 'S MUSIC HALL
MANAGEMENT
CORP. AND BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA.
No.211
By Mr. Rutecki:
Felicitations and/or In Memoriams
Attached hereto are Felicitations or In Memoriams sponsored by
members of the Common Council:
Felicitation for Charles Douglas, Jr.
By Councilmember Arthur
Felicitation for Austin M. Fox
By Councilmember Coppola
Felicitations for Polish Constitution Day
By Councilmember Franczyk
In Memoriam for Tommy Paul
By Councilmember PerIa
and the City Clerk is hereby directed to have the above resolutions framed at a
cost not to exceed Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($7.50) each.
ADOPTED.
No.212
BY MR. RUTECKI
Appointments Commissioners of Deeds
That the following persons are hereby appointed as Commissioner
of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 1992, conditional upon the persons so
appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with
the City Clerk:
John E. Crawford
Joseph P. Dobies
Roscoe Henderson III
Michael D. Sippel
Cynthia M. Voit
TOTAL:5
ADOPTED
No.213
BY MR. RUTECKI
Appointments Commissioners of Deeds
Required for the Proper
Performance Of Public Duties
That the following persons are hereby appointed as Commissioner
of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 1992, conditional upon the persons so
appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with
the City Clerk:
Cheryl Delano
James P. Gallagher
Roger Hoeft
Francis Gerald Lampke
Thomas J. Masur
Virginia J. Popiela
Mary D. Urbanski
TOTAL: 7
ADOPTED
No.214
BUFFALO COMMON COUNCIL
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in
the Council Chambers, 13th floor, City Hall, Buffalo, Hew York, unless
otherwise noted.
REGULAR COMMITTEES
CIVIL SERVICE Tuesday, May 21, 1991 9:30 M
FINANCE Tuesday, Nay 21, 1991
Immediately Following Civil Service
LEGISLATION Tuesday, May 21, 1991 2:00 PM
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Wednesday, MAY 21, 1991, 1:00 PM
No.215
Adjournment
On motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Franczyk the council adjourned
at 4:35 P.M.
Charles L. Michaux III
City Clerk
Meeting reported by Leonard G. Sciolino, Council and Committee Reporter.
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL, BUFFALO N.Y.
SPECIAL SESSION
May 15, 1991
at: 2:30 P.M.
Present- George K. Arthur, President of the Council and Councilmembers:
Amos, Bakos, Bell, Collins, Coppola, Fahey, Franczyk, Higgins, LoTempio, PerIa,
Rutecki. - 12.
Absent- Councilmembers: Pitts- 1.
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
No. 1
Mr. Charles L. Michaux, III
City Clerk
1308 City Hall
Buffalo, New York
Call for Special Meeting
Dear Mr. Michaux:
Pursuant to Section 30 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the
written request of five Council Members of the City of Buffalo, dated May 14
1991, presented to you herewith, I hereby call a Special Meeting of the Common
Council, to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on
May 15, 1991 at 2:30 pm. for the following purpose:
(l) To receive, consider and take appropriate action on the Mayor's Budget
recommendations for 1991-92.
Hon. George K. Arthur
President of the Council
1315 City Hall
Buffalo, New York
Dear Sir:
WE, the undersigned, members of the Common Council, hereby request that
you call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, pursuant to Section 30 of the
Charter of the City of Buffalo, for the following purpose:
(l) To receive, consider and take appropriate action on the Mayor's Budget
recommendations for 1991-92.
RECEIVED AND FILED
Mr. George K. Arthur
President of the Council
1315 City Hall
Buffalo, N.Y.
WE, the undersigned, members of the Common Council, hereby request that
you call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, pursuant to Section 30 of the
Charter of the City of Buffalo, for the following purpose:
(1) To receive, consider and take appropriate action on the Mayor's
Budget recommendations for 1991-92.
WE request that this Special Meeting be held on May 15, 1991 at 2:30 pm.
TO EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to Section 30 of the Charter
of the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of five Council Members, dated
May 14 1991 the HON. GEORGE K. ARTHUR, President of the Council, has called a
Special Meeting of the Common Council, to be held in the Council Chambers, City
Hall, Buffalo, New York, on May 15 1991 at 2:30 pm. for the following purpose:
l) To receive, consider and take appropriate action on the Mayor's Budget
recommendations for 1991-92.
Pursuant to Rule 2 of the Rules of Order of the Common Council of the
City of Buffalo, each of the following named members of the Common -Council, to
wit:
ARCHIE L. AMOS, JR. DAVID FRANCZYK
NORMAN M. BAKOS CARL A. PERLA, JR.
CLIFFORD BELL BRIAN HIGGINS
DAVID A. COLLINS ROSEMARIE LoTEMPIO
ALFRED T. COPPOLA JAMES W. PITTS
EUGENE M. FAHEY DAVID P. RUTECKI
hereby states that he received twenty-four (24) hours' notice of the time and
purpose of the Special Meeting of the Common Council called to be held on May
15, 199 1, at 2:30 p. m.
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF ERIE ) ss:
CITY OF BUFFALO
On this 14th day of May, 1991, before me, the subscribers, personally
appeared to me known to be the same persons described in and who executed the
foregoing instrument, and they duly and severally acknowledged to me that they
executed the same.
Richard F. Okoniewski
Commissioner of Deeds, in and for the City of Buffalo, N.Y.
My commission expires 12/30/92
No. 2
Mr. Fahey moved to recess until 2:55 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Bell.
CARRIED
No. 3
The Council reconvened at 2:55 P.M. with all members except Mr. Pitts present.
FROM THE MAYOR
NO. 4
1991-1992 Budget Recommendations
Attached hereto are my 1991-1992 Budget Recommendations for the City of
Buffalo.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
No. 5
"Budget Related Legislation"
Included herein is a listing of the various pieces of budget related
legislation that have been, or are being, submitted for consideration by Your
Honorable Body. The action taken on these items will determine whether or not
I will need to submit any revised budget estimates prior to adoption of the
1991-92 budget.
The items include:
1) An increase of $20/month for members of the City police and fire pension
system and their eligible survivors. This requires a Local Law amending
section 464 of article twenty five of the City Charter and would cost about
$36,000.
2) A 9% increase in flat and meter water rates as well as increases in the
turn-on and turn-off charges for water services. Chapter 175 of the Ordinances
as it relates to Chapter 491 needs to be amended. Each 1% rate increase is
expected to produce $158,250 in additional revenues.
3) A decrease from $4,036,000 to $3,000,000 for the amount of water revenues
to be provided to the general fund. An amendment to Chapter 491, Section
491-74 is needed.
4) A reduction in the number of fire engine companies from twenty five to
twenty three. Section 263 of Article 13 must be amended by Local Law.
5) A $5 increase in the local portion of dog licenses which will raise from
$5 to $10 the license for a spayed or neutered dog and from $10 to $15 the
license for an unspayed or unneutered dog. Section 78-14 of the ordinances must
be amended. This is expected to increase revenues by $100,000.
6) Establishment of a $10 fee for room rental for marriage ceremonies
performed in City Hall. This is expected to produce $10,000 per year. Chapter
175-1 of the ordinances would have to be amended to add this new charge and
also Section 361-8 (14) would have to be amended to authorize the charge.
7) Amendments to Article 14-A of the Charter to delete the position of Sr.
Deputy Commissioner of Human Resources and the Division of Urban Affairs and
its Director.
8) Closing out various bond fund accounts in order to use the balance in
these accounts as a resource in the debt service budget. These close-outs have
been submitted by the City Comptroller and $223,196 has been used as a resource
in the debt service budget based on your approval of the closure of these
accounts.
9) A request to approve the sale of $500,000 worth of City property to
Buffalo Enterprise Development Corporation for development of property for
commercial use. This item has been submitted to Your Honorable Body (Item #9,
4/2/91) and referred to the Committee on Economic Development.
10) A proposal to lease Bennett Beach to a private entrepreneur to open the
beach for public use. The 1991-92 recommended budget assumes a $20,000 revenue
from this lease and the deletion of $50,000 of salary costs the City would
incur to operate this facility. The lease has been submitted to Your Honorable
Body (Item #41, C.C.P. 4/30/91) and referred to the Finance Committee.
RECEIVED AND FILED
No. 6
BY: MR. FAHEY
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 361, ARTICLE II,
SECTION 8 - RECORDS
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That the Article II heading under Chapter 361 be amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE II
Filing, Certifying and Furnishing
Certain Records and Facilities
That a new subdivision (l4) be added to subsection (A), Section 8,
Chapter 361 to read as follows:
(14) For furnishing a room to perform marriage ceremonies.
This ordinance shall take effect July l, 1991.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the
immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
R. Peter Morrow
Acting Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter underlined is new.
No. 7
BY: MR. FAHEY
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 491, SECTION 65 -
WATER AND WATER POLLUTION
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That the first paragraph of Section 65 of Chapter 491 be identified as
Subsection (A) as follows:
A. In making repairs or in constructing new work, the city shall have the
right to shut off the water and keep it shut off as long as may be necessary
for making such repairs or extension, and no deductions will be made or damages
allowed for the time the water is so shut off.
and that a new subsection (B) be added to read as follows:
B. When water must be shut off and turned on by the Division of Water for
repairs made by the owner, the sum as provided in Chapter 175, Fees, shall be
paid. This sum includes two trips by the Division of Water for the one charge.
This ordinance shall take effect July l, 1991.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the
immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
R. Peter Morrow
Acting Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
LAID ON THE TABLE
No. 8
BY: MR. FAHEY
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 491, SECTION 74 -
WATER AND WATER POLLUTION
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That subsection (A) of Section 74 of Chapter 491 be amended to read as follows:
A. The sum of [four million thirty-six thousand
dollars ($4,036,000)) three million dollars ($3,000,000) derived from revenue
from flat and metered rates as hereinafter fixed, after [July l, 1971] July l,
1991, shall be deposited in the general fund of the city for general city
purposes, and all other income, revenue and receipts derived, in accordance
with the rates hereinafter fixed, from the operation of the water supply system
of the City of Buffalo shall, after (July 1, 1971) July l, 1991, be applied
first to the payment of all costs, either direct or indirect, of operation,
maintenance and repairs of said water supply system as certified by and in
accordance with the regulations established by the Comptroller and then to the
payment of all amounts required in each fiscal year to pay the interest on and
the amortization of or payments of indebtedness heretofore or hereafter
contracted for the construction of the water supply system of the City of
Buffalo or any addition, betterment or extension to the facilities thereof.
This ordinance shall take effect July l, 1991.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the
immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance 15 necessary.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
R. Peter Morrow
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
No. 9
BY:MR. FAHEY
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 175 - FEES
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Chapter 175 - Fees, of the Code of the City of Buffalo, be amended
to read as follows:
Chapter 78, Animals
78-14, licenses
For each spayed or neutered dog [$2.50] $7.50
For each unspayed or unneutered dog [$2.50] $7.50
This ordinance shall take effect July l, 1991.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the
immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
LAID ON THE TABLE.
No.10
BY: MR. FAHEY
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 175 - FEES
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Chapter 175 - Fees, of the Code of the City of Buffalo, be amended
to read as follows:
Chapter 361, Records
361-8, Filing of certain papers or records
For furnishing a room to perform marriage ceremonies $10.00
This ordinance shall take effect July l, 1991.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the
immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
R. PETER MORROW
Acting Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter underlined is new.
LAID ON THE TABLE.
No.11
BY: MR. FAHEY
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 175 - FEES
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo do hereby ordain as
follows:
That Sections 19, 35, 36, 44, 59, 60 and 72 of Chapter 491 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows:
491-19, additional trip by tapper
because pipe is not ready [$15.00] $25.00
49l-35[ ,491-36] and 491-60, renewal
of turned-off water supply [$15.00] $40.00
491-36, turn off water supply for
discontinuation of service [$15.00] $10.00
491-44, renewal of turned-off water
supply with unauthorized water use [$20.00] $50.00
491-65, shut off and turn on water for
repairs - two trips-one charge $20.00
491-59, inaccessible water meter where complaint regarding meter has been
received for each time Water Division
personnel unable to gain access [$10.00] $15.00
491-72, use of water for building purpose
Permit
Per hydrant [$41.40) $ 45.15
plus
Per day, for water use for each
calendar day permit is in effect [$16.201 $ 17.65
Season permit [$431.291 $470.10
This ordinance shall take effect July 1, 1991.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the
immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
R. PETER MORROW
ACTING CORPORATION COUNSEL
NOTE: (Matter underlined is new; matter in brackets [ ] to be omitted)
No.12
By: MR. FAHEY
Ordinance Amendment Chapter 175-Fees
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo do hereby ordain as
follows:
That Chapter 175-Fees, of the Code of the City of Buffalo is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Chapter 491-Water and Water Pollution
491-74-Water Rates
YEARLY DWELLING RATES
For water used in laundry tubs, sinks and washstands in dwellings:
Regular Rates
Stories in Height
1 1 1/2 2 2 1/2
Under 25ft
[$41.44] $45.2O ($46.72] $50.92 [$57.08] $62.24[$67.44] $73.52
From25 to3O feet
[$46.72]$50.92 [$57.08] $62.24[$67.44] $73.52 [$72.52] $79.08
From 30 to35 feet
[$57.08]$62.24[$67.44]$73.52[$72.52] $79.52 [$77.76] $84.76
From35 to40feet
[$67.44]$73.52[$72.52]$79.08[$77.76] $84.76 [$88.12] $96.08
From40 to45 feet
[$72.52]$79.08[$77.76]$84.76[$88.12] $96.08[$98.48] $107.36
From 45 to50 feet
[$77.76]$84.76[$88.12]$96.08[$98.48] $107.36 ($108.80] $118.60
` 3 4 5
Under 25 feet
[$72.52] $79.08 [$77.76] $84.76 [$88.12]$96.08
From 25 to30 feet
[$77.76] $84.76 [$88.12] $96.08 [$98.48]$107.36
From 30 to35 feet
[$88.12] $96.08 [$98.48] $107.36 [$108.80]$118.60
From 35 to40 feet
[$98.48] $107.36 [$108.80] $118.60 [$113.96]$124.24
From 40 to45 feet
[$108.80] $118.60 [$113.96] $124.24 [$119.16]$129.88
From 45 to50 fee
[$113.96] $124.24 [$119.16] $129.88 [$129.56]$141.24
Qualified Senior Citizens' Rates Stories in Height
1 1 1/2 2 2 1/2
Under 25 feet
[$26.52]$28.92[$29.88]$32.60[$36.52] $39.84[$43.12] $47.00
From 25 to30 feet
[$29.88]$32.60[$36.52]$39.84[$43.12] $47.00[$46.40] $50.60
From 30 to 35 feet
[$36.52]$39.84[$43.12]$47.00[$46.40] $50.60[$49.76] $54.24
From 35 to 40 feet
($43.12)$47.00[$46.40]$50.60($49.76] $54.24[$56.36) $61.44
From 40 to 45 feet
[$46.40]$50.60[$49.76]$54.24($56.36] $61.44[$62.96] $68.64
From 45 to 50 feet
[$49.76]$54.24[$56.36]$61.44[$62.96] $68.64[$69.64] $75.92
3 4 5
Under 25 feet
[$46.40]$50.60 [$49.76] $54.24 [$56.36]$61.44
From25 to30 feet
[$49.76]$54.24 [$56.36] $61.44 [$62.96]$68.64
From30 to35 feet
[$56.36]$61.44 [$62.96] $68.64 [$69.64]$75.92
From35 to40 feet
[$62.96]$68.64 [$69.64] $75.92 [$72.92]$79.48
From40 to45 feet
[$69.64]$75.92 [$72.92] $79.48 [$76.24]$83.12
From45 to5O feet
[$72.92]$79.48 [$76.24] $83.12 [$82.88]$90.36
Qualified Senior
Regular Rates Citizens' Rates
When more than one family in house (no frontage charge), each family
[$ 41.44] $ 45.20 [$ 26.52] $ 28.92
Bathtubs (attached shower bath, no charge)
[$ 10.40] $ 11.36 [$ 6.64] $ 7.24
SHOWER BATHS
If not attached to bathtub [$ 10.40] $ 11.36 [$ 6.64] $ 7.24
WATER CLOSETS
For first, if self-
closing valve [$ 20. 76) $ 22.64 [$ 13.28] $ 14.48
For each additional, if
self-closing valve [$ 15.80] $ 17.24 [$ 10.16] $ 11.08
Evasive closets, charged
same as if water
connected [$ 31.12] $ 33.96 [$ 19.921 $ 21.72
Antifreezing or hopper
closet (rebate allowed if
in good repair, Regular
Rate [$114.44] $124.76; Qualified
Senior Citizens' Rate
[$75.64] $78.68) [$155.32] $169.32 [$ 99.40] $108.36
Urinals in private
dwellings [$ 20.76) $ 22.64 [$ 13.28] $ 14.48
LAWN SPRINKLERS
Lawn Sprinklers (fountains),
hose at rest or perforated
hose per season [$ 51.76] $ 56.42 [$ 33.121 $ 36.10
SWIMMING POOLS
Portable pools, 12 feet in diameter or maximum length by 30 inches in
height and smaller, per
season [$ 25.92] $ 28.26 [$ 16.56] $ 18.06
Pools, larger than the
above, per season [$ 51.76] $ 56.42 [$ 34.18] $ 37.26
(Inground pools - dwellings must be metered)
GARAGE AND AUTOMOBILES
Automobiles, in garage or barn with water connection, per car, per
season [$ 20.74] $ 22.62 [$ 13.26] $ 14.46
Automobiles, in garage or barn without water
connection, per car, per
season [$ 10.36] $ 11.30 [$ 6.62] $ 7.22
BOARDERS OR ROOMERS
In addition to regular family rates, for each
boarder or roomer [$ 7.84] $ 8.56 [$ 5.04] $ 5.42
BOILERS FOR HEATING
Private dwelling, water
system, per season [$ 10.36] $ 11.30 [$ 6.62] $ 7.22
Private dwelling, steam,
per season [$ 10.36] $ 11.30 [$ 6.62] $ 7.22
CLOSETS
In tenements, used by more than one family,
per family [$ 20.76] $ 22.64 [$ 13.28] $ 14.48
OFFICES
With water fixtures [$ 41.44] $ 45.20 [$ 26.52] $ 28.92
Without water fixtures [$ 20.76] $ 22.64 [$ 13.28] $ 14.48
SPRINKLING CONNECTIONS
(per season)
For lawns, when over 5,000
square feet, per square yard
of lawn area sprinkled [$ 0.10] $ 0.12 [$ 0.06] $ 0.08
For lawns, under 5,000 square feet and over 30 feet front, in block, per
lineal foot [$ 0.58] $ 0.64 [$ 0.36] $ 0.40
For lawns, under 5,000 square feet on corner lots, measured on frontage, per
lineal foot [$ 0.82] $ 0.90 [$ 0.52] $ 0.58
For lawns, under 5,000 square feet and under 30
feet of lot block [$ 15.52] $ 16.92 [$ 9.94] $ 10.84
For lawns, under 5,000 square feet and under 30
feet of lot corner [$ 21.54] $ 23.48 [$ 13.96] $ 15.22
FIRE SPRINKLER CONNECTIONS
Fire pipelines or sprinkler connections, fire use only as approved by
commissioner of public works and type approved by Board of Fire Underwriters,
will be granted on special request, supply to be metered,
at expense of consumer, rate to be, per annum
[$124.24] $135.44 [$ 79.52] $ 86.68
In addition to regular meter rate for all water shown by meter to have been
used, except in case of fire; provisions of this paragraph not to apply to
outside hose connections on buildings intended for use of department of fire
exclusively
The above rates shall become effective August 1, 1991
BUILDING PURPOSES
Stone, used, per cord [$2.08] $2.27 [$1.33] $1.45
Brick, used, per 1,000 [$1.38] $1.50 [$0.89] $0.97
Plastering, two coats,
per 100 square yards [$ 4.13] $ 4.50 [$ 2.65] $ 2.89
Plastering, three coats,
per 100 square yards [$ 5.42] $ 5.91 [$ 3. 46] $ 3.77
Cement sidewalk or
flooring, per cubic yard [$ 0.57] $ 0.62 [$ 0.36] $ 0.39
Concrete building blocks,
per 1,000 [$ 9.73] $ 10.61 [$ 6.22] $ 6.78
Fireproofing or tiling,
per 100 cubic feet [$ 1.04] $ 1.13 [$ 0.67] $ 0.73
FLUSHING SEWERS
6 Inch sewer, each 100
feet or less [$ 20.73] $ 22.60 $----------
12 Inch sewer, each 100
feet or less [$ 31.06] $ 33.86 $----------
18 Inch sewer, each 100 feet or less and upwards
in proportion [$ 41.40] $ 45.13 $----------
In addition, for use
of hydrant [$ 41.40] $ 45.13 $----------
SETTLING TRENCHES
First 100 feet [$ 20.73] $ 22.60 $----------
Each additional 100 feet
or less, two-foot width [$ 3.23] $ 3.52 $----------
Each additional 100 feet
or less, three-foot width [$ 4.75] $ 5.18 $----------
Each additional 100 feet
or less, four-foot width [$ 6.26] $ 6.82 $----------
Each additional 100 feet
or less, five-foot width [$ 7.99] $ 8.71 $----------
Each additional 100 feet
or less, six-foot width [$ 9.50) $ 10.36 $ - - -
Each additional 100 feet
or less of gas trench [$ 2.81] $ 3.06 $----------
In addition, for use of
hydrant [$ 41.401 $ 45.15 $ - -
The above rates shall become effective July 1, 1991
METER RATES
The division of water shall meter all water consumption except in houses
used for one and two-family dwelling purposes not metered prior to June l,
1974, where there is no willful waste or unnecessary use of water. However,
commencing June l, 1974, all new one and two-family dwelling units constructed
within the city shall be required to have water meters installed and the cost
of said meters shall be added to the charge for tapping the watermain.
For water supplied by meter, the following monthly rates are established:
Qualified Senior
Regular Rates Citizens' Rates
First 3,000 cubic feet,
per 1,000 cubic feet [$ 7.31] $ 7.97 [$ 4.391 $ 4.79
Next 9,000 cubic feet,
per 1,000 cubic feet [$ 5.85] $ 6.38 [$ 3.501 $ 3.82
Over 12,000 cubic feet,
per 1,000 cubic feet [$ 3.82] $ 4.16 [$ 2.291 $ 2.50
The following consumers are subject to meter measurements only: Multiple
dwellings over two families, business, commercial and industrial
establishments, asylums, churches, public hospitals, charitable institutions,
schools (public, private and parochial and colleges.
No meter, however, will be furnished to any other consumer for any purpose
except at the following minimum quarterly rates per meter:
5/8 inch meter [$24.141 $ 23.91 [$ 13.171 $ 14.37
3/4 inch meter [$27.351 $ 29.82 [$ 16.44] $ 17.94
inch meter [$36.511$ 39.81 [$21.91]$ 23.88
1/2 inch meter [$54.861$ 59.82 [$32.88]$ 35.85
2 inch meter [$74.251$ 80.94 [$44.491$ 48.51
3 inch meter [94.991$103.56 $----------
4 inch meter [$246.701$268.92 $----------
6 inch meter [$485.491$529.20 $ -- - -
8 inch meter [$729.111$794.73 $ -- -
10 inch meter[$ 969.87]$1,057.17 $----------
12 inch meter[$1,210.40]$1,319.34 $----------
16 inch meter[$3,485.82]$3,799.56 $----------
20 inch meter[$4,610.08]$5,025.00 $----------
If a meter or other water register at any time fails to register the
quantity of water, the quantity of water shall be determined and the charge
made based on the average quantity registered during such preceding period of
time. prior to the date of failure as the director of water may direct.
No deduction may be made from the bills on account of leakage. Bills for
meter or other registered rates are due and payable as provided for in section
60 of this article.
All defects in meters must be reported at the office of the division of
water for repair or correction.
All persons using water for elevators or other power purposes shall keep
the registers in proper working order. In case of failure of any of the
registers, the owner or occupant of the premises shall forthwith have the same
repaired and report the same to the division of water.
All meters and other registers must at all times be accessible to the
employees of the division of water for examination and inspection.
The meter rates hereinabove set forth shall become effective July l,
1991.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the
immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
R. PETER MORROW
ACTING CORPORATION COUNSEL
NOTE: (Matter underlined is new; matter in brackets [] to be
omitted)
LAID ON THE TABLE.
No.13
BY: MR. FAHEY
CITY OF BUFFALO
LOCAL LAW NO ________ (1991)
INTRODUCTORY NO.9(1991)
A LOCAL LAW amending section two hundred sixty-three of article
thirteen of the charter of the City of Buffalo, in relation to a reduction in
the number of fire companies.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
Section l. That section two hundred sixty three of article thirteen of
the charter of the City of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, be amended to read
as follows:
Sec. 263 Fire Companies
The number of fire companies and the location thereof as of [December first,
nineteen hundred eighty-one] July first, nineteen hundred ninety-one,
consisting of [twentyfive' twenty-three engine companies and thirteen hook and
ladder companies (Not including the fire boat), shall be reestablished, with
power in the commissioner of fire, with the approval of the common council, to
add to or diminish the number thereof or relocate said companies by order rule
or regulation.
Section 2. This local law shall take effect July l, 1991.
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
LAID ON THE TABLE.
No.14
BY: MR. FAHEY
CITY OF BUFFALO
LOCAL LAW NO ________ (1991)
INTRODUCTORY NO.10(1991)
A LOCAL LAW amending Article 14-A of the charter of the City of
Buffalo, in relation to deleting the position of Senior Deputy Commissioner and
deleting the Division for Urban Affairs and the Director of Urban Affairs.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
Section l. That section two hundred eighty-five point five of article
fourteen-A of the charter of the City of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, be
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 285.5 [Senior Deputy Commissioner; Duties and Powers] (Reserved)
Section 2. That section two hundred eighty-five point seven of article
fourteen-A of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, be
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 285.7 Divisions.
There shall be in the department of human resources the following
divisions:
Division for the aging.
Division of substance abuse services.
Division for youth.
Division for employment and training.
Division for demonstration projects.
[Division for urban affairs.]
Section 3. That subsections twenty-three, twentyfour, twenty-six, third
paragraph of twenty-seven and subsection thirty of section two hundred
eighty-five of article fourteen-A of the Charter of the City of Buffalo,
adopted pursuant to law, be amended to read as follows:
[DIVISION OF URBAN AFFAIRS]
Sec. 285.23. [Director of Urban Affairs]
(Reserved).
[The head of the division for urban affairs shall be the director of
urban affairs.]
Sec. 285.24. Commission on Human Relations.
There is hereby created [in this division] in the department of human
resources a commission to be designated as the commission on human relations.
Sec. 285.26. Duties and Powers of the Commission.
The duties and powers of the commission shall be:
(a) To coordinate efforts with federal, state and city agencies in preparing,
studying, soliciting and executing programs and campaigns devoted to
eliminating group prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination within the
city and to this end, to enlist the cooperation of various racial, religious,
community and ethnic groups;
(b) To preliminarily receive and investigate, in confidence, any and all
complaints of discrimination made under oath with power to hold private or
public hearings and take the testimony of persons under oath with the aid of
their counsel, and after such investigation is completed, recommend to the
[director] commissioner of human resources whether the complaint should be
dismissed or prosecuted further by reference to an appropriate governmental
agency or grievance committee. The report of such hearing inclusive of a
summary or transcript of the testimony, with the recommendation of the
commission or its conciliation panel, is to be submitted to the [director of
the division] commissioner of human resources, who shall take appropriate
action pursuant to the city's equal employment opportunity program. The right
to publish the results of the investigation shall not include the right to
publish matters that are by law confidential in nature or which are prohibited
by an order of the court;
(c) To recommend to the mayor, the common council, the commissioner of human
resources, [the director of urban affairs], or other governmental or private
agencies, legislation to aid in carrying out programs designed to eliminate
racial and social injustice;
(d) To establish, with the approval of the mayor, or the commissioner of
human resources [or the director of urban affairs], such standing committees as
it deems advisable by its rules, regulations and by-laws to carry out its
duties and powers;
(e) To do such other act or thing necessary to effectuate the purpose and
objective of the [division] department of human resources, including making
investigations and studies in the field of urban affairs by and through
committees or members of the commission selected and designated by the
[director of the division] department of human resources.
Sec. 285.27. Membership of Committees, Councils or Commissions.
Any committee, council or commission created by this article, except the
commission on human relations or a conciliation panel...
Meetings shall be held upon the call of the [director] commissioner of
human resources, the chairman, or as specified in a written declaration by a
majority of the members of such committee, council or commission.
Sec. 285.30. Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator.
The [director of urban affairs] commissioner of human resources shall
assume the duties of the equal employment opportunity coordinator as
established by the equal employment opportunity program of the city of Buffalo
pursuant to item number two hundred seventy-eight of the common council
proceedings of July eighth, nineteen hundred seventy-five, and item number
three hundred twenty-five of the common council proceedings of July
twenty-second, nineteen hundred seventy-five.
Section 4. This local law shall take effect on July l, 1991.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
R. PETER MORROW
ACTING CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
LAID ON THE TABLE.
No.15
BY: MR. FAHEY
CITY OF BUFFALO
LOCAL LAW NO. _______ (1991)
INTRODUCTORY NO. Il(1991)
A LOCAL LAW amending section four hundred sixty-six of article
twenty-five of the charter of the city of Buffalo, in relation to police and
fire pensions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
Section l. That subsections one through nine and sub-sect ions eleven
and fourteen of section four hundred sixty-six of article twenty-five of the
charter of the city of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, be amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 466. Amount of Pension.
Pensions shall be paid in equal monthly installments as follows:
(l) To a member retired pursuant to subdivision one of section four
hundred sixty-three or subdivision one of section four hundred sixty-four, a
sum equal to one-half of such member's salary or compensation received at the
time of his retirement, but not less than [seven hundred sixty-five] seven
hundred eighty-five dollars per month.
(2) To a member retired after this local law takes effect solely by
reason of twenty-five years of service, a sum equal to one-half of such
member's salary or compensation received at the time of his retirement but not
less than (seven hundred sixty-five] seven hundred eighty-five dollars per
month.
(3) To a member retired pursuant to subdivision four of section four
hundred sixty-four, a sum equal to one-half of such member's salary or
compensation received at the time of his retirement but not less than [seven
hundred sixty-five] seven hundred eighty-five dollars per month.
(4) To a member retired pursuant to subdivision five of section four
hundred sixty-four, a pension shall be granted upon the conditions and at the
rate applicable to said member on the day preceding his receipt of said notice
of discharge or demotion but not less than [seven hundred sixty-five] seven
hundred eighty-five dollars per month.
(5) To a member retired by reason of having reached the age of seventy
years, a sum equal to one-half of such member's salary or compensation received
at the time of his retirement but not less than [seven hundred sixty-five]
seven hundred eighty-five dollars per month.
(6) To any member retired on account of injury, disease or disability and
who has completed ten or more years of service, a sum equal to one-half of such
member's salary or compensation received at the time of his retirement but not
less than (seven hundred sixtyfive] seven hundred eighty -five dollars per
month. (7) To the widow of any member heretofore or hereafter killed in the
discharge of his duty in said department, a sum in monthly installments equal
to his salary or compensation for one year at the rate paid him at the time of
his death and after the first year the sum of five hundred forty] five hundred
sixty dollars per month.
(7) To the widow of any member heretofore or hereafter killed in the
discharge of his duty in said department, a sum in monthly installments equal
to his salary or compensation for one year at the rate paid him at the time of
his death and after the first year the sum of [five hundred forty] five hundred
sixty dollars per month.
(8) To the widow of any member who dies or has heretofore died as a
result of injury received in the discharge of his duty in said department, a
sum in monthly installments equal to his salary or compensation for one year at
the rate paid him at the time of his death and thereafter the sum of [five
hundred forty] five hundred sixty dollars per month until her death or
remarriage.
(9) To the widow of a member who dies or has heretofore died while in
service or after retirement, a sum of [five hundred forty] five hundred sixty
dollars per month during her lifetime or until her remarriage.
(11) To the dependent parents, jointly, or to the surviving dependent
parent of any member where no pension is being paid to a widow or child of such
deceased, the sum of (four hundred twenty-five] four hundred forty-five dollars
per month.
(14) In addition to any payments provided in subdivisions one, two,
three, four, five and six of this section, there shall be paid to a member an
annual pension total of the pension amount as prescribed on June thirty
nineteen hundred [ninety] ninety-one, plus an additional amount of
[twenty-five] twenty dollars per month.
Section 2. That this local law shall take effect on July l, 1991.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
R. PETER MORROW
ACTING CORPORATION COUNSEL
NOTE: Matter underlined is new; matter in brackets [ ) to be omitted.
LAID ON THE TABLE.
No.16
On a motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Amos, the Common Council
Adjourned at 3:05 P.M. to meet again Thursday, May 16, 1991 at 9:00 A.M. to
begin deliberations on the Mayor's Budget Recommendations for 1991-1992.
Charles L. Michaux, III
City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL, BUFFALO N.Y.
ADJOURNED SESSION
May 16, 1991 at 9:10 A.M.
PRESENT- GEORGE K. ARTHUR, PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL AND COUNCIL
MEMBERS: BAKOS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, RUTECKI. - 8.
ABSENT- COUNCILMEMBERS: AMOS, BELL, COLLINS, FRANCZYK, PITTS. - 5.
No. 1
Councilmember Franczyk now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:20
A.M.
Councilmember Collins now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:26 A.M.
Cornncilmember Pitts now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:28 A.M.
Councilmember Bell now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:53 A.M.
Councilmember Amos now took his seat in the Chamber at 10:37 A.M.
No. 2
At 12:00 Noon, Mr. Franczyk moved to recess until 2:00 P.M. to
continue the Budget Hearings.
Seconded by Mr. Collins.
CARRIED.
No. 3
At 2:10 P.M. the Committee of the hole reconvened with the following
members present:
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ARTHUR AND COUNCILMEMBERS BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA,
FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, RUTECKI- 9.
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS- AMOS, LoTEMPIO, PERLA, PITTS.- 4
No. 5
Councilmember Amos now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:17 P.M.
Councilmember Pitts now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:18 P.M.
Cornncilmember PerIa now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:35 P.M.
No. 6
There being no further business in connection with the consideration of the
Mayor's Budget Estimates for the fiscal year 1991-1992 before the Committee of
the whole, it was moved by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Pitts that the Committee
of the whole now resolve into the Common Council.
CARRIED.
No. 7
On a motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Pitts, the Common Council adjourned
at 4:17 P.M., to meet again as the Committee of the Whole on Friday, May 17,
1991 at 9:00 A.M. to continue hearings on the Mayor's Budget Estimates for
1991-1992.
CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III
CITY CLERK
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL, BUFFALO N.Y.
ADJOURNED SESSION
May 17, 1991 at 9:15 A.M.
PRESENT- GEORGE K. ARTHUR, PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL ID COUNCIL
MEMBERS: COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO RUTECKI. - 7.
ABSENT- COUNCILMEMBERS: AMOS, BAKOS, BELL, FRANCZYK, PERLA, PITTS.- 6.
No.1
Mr. Fahey moved that the Common Council now resolve into the Committee
of the Whole, for the purpose of considering the Mayor's Budget Estimates for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola.
CARRIED.
No.2
Councilmember Franczyk now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:17
A.M.
Councilmember Amos now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:19 A.M.
Councilmember Pitts now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:45 A.M.
Cornncilmember Perla now took his seat in the Chamber at 10:18 A.M.
No.3
At 12:05 P.M., Mr. Rutecki moved to recess until 2:00 P.M. to
continue the Budget Hearings.
Seconded by Mr. Franczyk.
CARRIED.
No.4
At 2:15 P.M. the Committee of the hole reconvened with the
following
members present:
COUNCILMEMBERS AMOS, BAK0S, BELL, COPPOLA, FRANCZYK, PERLA, RUTECKI - 7.
ABSENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ARTHUR AND COUNCILMEMBERS COLLINS, FAHEY, HIGGINS,
LOTEMPIO, PITTS.- 6.
No.5
Councilmember Collins now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:37
P.M. Councilmember Fahey now took his seat in the Chamber at 3:04 P.M.
No.6
At 4:00 P.M., Mr. Fahey moved to recess until 6:00 P.M., Friday
May 17, 1991, then to continue the budget hearings.
Seconded by Mr. Franczyk.
CARRIED.
No.7
At 6:08 P.M. the Committee of the Whole reconvened with the following
members present: COUNCILMEMBERS BAKOS, COLLINS, COPPOLA FAHEY, FRANCZYK,
HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO PERLA, PITTS.--9.
ABSENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ARTHUR AND C0UNCILMEMBERS-AM0S, BELL, RUTECKI . -4
No.8
Councilmember Rutecki now took his seat in the Chamber at 6:10
P.M. Councilmember Amos now took his her seat in the Chamber at 7:03 P.M.
No.9
There being no further business in connection with the consideration
of the Mayor's Budget Estimates for the fiscal year 1991-1992 before the
Committee of the whole, it was moved by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Bakos, that
the Committee of the whole now resolve into the Common Council.
CARRIED.
No. 10
On a motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Perla, the Common Council
adjourned at 8:45 P.M., to meet again on Monday, May 20, 1991 at 9:00 A.M. as
the Committee of the hole to continue hearings on the Mayor's Budget Estimates
for 1991-1992.
CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III
CITY CLERK
COMMON COUNCI
L
CITY HALL, BUFFALO N.Y.
ADJOURNED SESSION
May 20, 1991 at 9:15 A.M.
PRESENT- GEORGE K. ARTHUR, PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL AND COUNCIL
MEMBERS: COLLINS, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, LOTEMPIO PITTS, RUTECKI. - 7.
ABSENT- COUNCILMEMBERS: AMOS, BAKOS BELL, COPPOLA, HIGGINS, PERLA.- 6.
No.1
Mr. Fahey moved that the Common Council now resolve into the
Committee of the Whole, for the purpose of considering the Mayor's Budget
Estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992.
Seconded by Mr. Rutecki.
CARRIED.
No.2
Councilmember Coppola now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:21
A.M.
Councilmember PerIa now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:30 A.M.
Councilmember Bell now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:55 A.M.
No.3
At 10:00 A.M., Mr. Coppola moved to recess until 2:00 P.M. to
continue the Budget Hearings.
Seconded by Mrs. LoTempio.
CARRIED.
No.4
At 2:08 P.M. the Committee of the hole reconvened with the following
members present:
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ARTHUR AND COUNCILMEMBERS BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA,
FRANCZYK PITTS, RUTECKI.- 8.
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS- AMOS, FAHEY, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA.- 5.
No.5
Councilmember Amos now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:10 P.M.
Councilmember Fahey now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:13 P.M.
Councilmember Higgins now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:48 P.M.
Councilmember Perla now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:53 P.M.
No.6
At 4:48 P.M., Mr. Arthur moved to recess until 6:00 P.M., then
to continue the budget hearings. Seconded by Mr. Coppola.
CARRIED.
No.7
At 6:08 P.M. the Committee of the Whole reconvened with the following
members present: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ARTHUR AND COUNCILMEMBERS BAKOS, BELL,
COPPOLA, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, RUTECKI.- 7.
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS- AMOS, COLLINS, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, PITTS.- 6.
No.8
Councilmember Fahey now took his seat in the Chamber at 6:11 P.M.
Councilmember Franczyk now took his seat in the Chamber at 6:15 P.M.
Councilmember Amos now took his seat in the Chamber at 6:43 P.M.
Councilmember Collins now took his seat in the Chamber at 6:48 P.M.
No.9
There being no further business in connection with the consideration
of the Mayor's Budget Estimates for the fiscal year 1991-1992 before the
Committee of the whole, it was moved by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Bell, that
the Committee of the whole now resolve into the Common Council.
CARRIED.
No. 10
On a motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Perla, the Common Council
adjourned at 7:25 P.M., to meet again on Wednesday, May 22, 1991 at 9:00 A.M.
as the Committee of the Whole to continue hearings on the Mayor's Budget
Estimates for 1991-1992.
CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III
CITY CLERK
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL, BUFFALO N.Y.
ADJOURNED SESSION
May 22, 1991 at 9:10 A.M.
PRESENT- GEORGE K. ARTHUR, PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL AND COUNCIL
MEMBERS: BELL, COLLINS, FAHEY, LOTEMPIO PITTS, RUTECKI. - 7.
ABSENT- COUNCILMEMBERS: AMOS, BAKOS COPPOLA, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, PERLA. - 6.
No.1
Mr. Fahey moved that the Common Council now resolve into the Committee
of the Whole, for the purpose of considering the Mayor's Budget Estimates for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992.
Seconded by Mr. Bell.
CARRIED.
No.2
Councilmember Coppola now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:19
A.M.
Councilmember Bakos now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:20 A.M.
Councilmember PerIa now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:30 A.M.
Councilmember Amos now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:46 A.M.
Councilmember Franczyk now took his seat in the Chamber at 10:10 A.M.
Councilmember Higgins now took his seat in the Chamber at 10:10
A.M.
No.3
At 10:45 A.M., Mr. Fahey moved to recess until 2:00 P.M. to continue
the Budget Hearings.
Seconded by Mr. Bell.
CARRIED.
No.4
At 2:15 P.M. the Committee of the Whole reconvened with the following
members present: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ARTHUR ID COUNCILMEMBERS AMOS, COLLINS,
FRANCZYK, LOTEMPIO, PITTS, RUTECKI.- 7.
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS- BAKOS, BELL, COPPOLA, FAHEY. HIGGINS, PERLA.- 6.
No. 5
Councilmember Fahey now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:16
P.M.
Cornncilmember Bakos now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:18
P.M.
Councilmember Bell now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:19
P.M.
Councilmember Coppola now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:22
P.M.
Councilmember Perla now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:24 P.M.
Councilmember Higgins now took his her seat in the Chamber
at 3:02 P.M.
No.6
There being no further business in connection with the consideration
of the Mayor's Budget Estimates for the fiscal year 1991-1992 before the
Committee of the Whole, it was moved by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mrs. LoTempio
that the Committee of the Whole now resolve into the Common Council.
CARRIED.
No.7
On a motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Perla, the Common Council
adjourned at 8:12 P.M..
CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III
CITY CLERK
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL, BUFFALO N.Y.
SPECIAL SESSION
May 24, 1991
at: 11:05 A.M.
Present- George K. Arthur, President of the Council and Councilmembers:
Bakos, Bell, Fahey, Franczyk, Higgins, LoTempio, Perla, Pitts. - 9.
Absent- Councilmembers: Amos, Collins, Coppola, Rutecki. 4.
No. I
CALL FOR SPECIAL SESSION
Mr. Charles L. Michaux, III
City Clerk
1308 City Hall
Buffalo, New York
Dear Mr. Michaux:
Pursuant to Section 30 Of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the
written request of five Council Members of the City of Buffalo, dated May 22,
1991, presented to you herewith, I hereby call a Special Meeting of the Common
Council, to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on
May 24, 1991 at 11:00 am. for the following purposes:
(l) Receive any and all further items regarding reapportionment.
(2) Discharge Committee of the whole from further consideration of all Items
and Local Laws regarding reapportionment.
(3) Discharge Committee of Legislation from further consideration of Local
Law Intro. No. 12 - Coppola Amendment - #198, 5/14/91, and take appropriate
action on all items relative to reapportionment.
Hon. George K. Arthur
President of the Council
1315 City Hall
Buffalo, New York
Dear Sir:
WE, the undersigned, members of the Common Council, hereby request that
you call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, pursuant to Section 30 of the
Charter of the City of Buffalo, for the following purposes:
(l) Receive any and all further items regarding reapportionment.
(2) Discharge Committee of the whole from further consideration of all Items
and Local Laws regarding reapportionment.
(3) Discharge Committee of Legislation from further consideration of Local
Law Intro. No. 12 - Coppola Amendment - #198, 5/14/91, and take appropriate
action on all items relative to reapportionment.
WE request that this Special Meeting be held on May 24, 1991 at 11:00 am.
ROSEMARIE LOTEMPIO, DAVID A. COLLINS, DAVID FRANCZYK, ARCHIE L. AMOS, JAMES W.
PITTS
TO EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to Section 30 of the Charter of
the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of five Council Members, dated
May 22, 1991 the RON. GEORGE K. ARTHUR, president of the Council, has called a
Special Meeting of the Common Council, to be held in the Council Chambers, City
Hall, Buffalo, New York, on May 24, 1991 at 11:00 am. for the following
purposes:
(1) Receive any and all further items regarding reapportionment.
(2) Discharge Committee of the Whole from further consideration of all Items
and Local Laws regarding reapportionment.
(3) Discharge Committee of Legislation from further consideration of Local
Law Intro. No. 12 - Coppola Amendment - #198, 5/14/91, and take appropriate
action on all items relative to reapportionment.
Yours very truly,
CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III
City Clerk
Pursuant to Rule 2 of the Rules of Order of the Common Council of the
City of Buffalo, each of the following named members of the Common Council, to
wit:
ARCHIE L. AMOS, JR. DAVID FRANCZYK
NORMAN M. BAKOS CARL A. PERLA, JR.
CLIFFORD BELL BRIAN HIGGINS
DAVID A. COLLINS ROSEMARIE LOTEMPIO
ALFRED T. COPPOLA JAMES W. PITTS
EUGENE M. FAHEY DAVID P. RUTECKI
hereby states that he received twenty-four (24) hours' notice of the time and
purpose of the Special Meeting of the Common Council duly-called to be held on
May 24, 1991 at ll:00 a.m.
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF ERIE ss:
CITY OF BUFFALO
On this 22nd day of May, 1991, before me, the subscribers, personally
appeared to me known to be the same persons described in and who executed the
foregoing instrument, and they duly and severally acknowledged to me that they
executed the same.
RICHARD OKONIEWSKI
Commissioner of Deeds, in and / for the City of Buffalo, N.Y.
My commission expires l2/3l/92.
No. 2
Mr. Rutecki now took his seat in the Council Chambers at 11:08
A.M
No.3
BY: MESSRS. ARTHUR, FAHEY AND RUTECKI
(REPUBLICAN PLAN]
CITY OF BUFFALO
LOCAL LAW NO _________ (1991)
INTRODUCTORY NO.13(1991)
A LOCAL LAW amending Section 5 of Article l of the Charter of the
City of Buffalo relating to Council Districts.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
Section l. That Section 5 of Article 1 of the Charter of the City of
Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, be amended to read as set forth in the
attached Schedule "A":
Section 2. This local law shall take effect immediately.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
R. PETER MORROW
Acting Corporation Counsel
RECEIVED AND FILED
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
REPUBLICAN
BEGINNING at the intersection of the center line of Kenmore Avenue, which
is the north boundary of the City of Buffalo, with the center line of the
right-of-way of the former Lackawanna Railroad and running thence easterly
along the center line of Kenmore Avenue to the center line of Main Street;
running thence northeasterly along the center line of Main Street to its
intersection with the easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; running
thence generally in 'the southerly direction along the easterly boundary line
of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with the easterly extension of the
center line of Easton Avenue; thence westerly along the center line of Easton
Avenue and its extension to the center line of Newburgh Avenue; thence
southerly along the center line of Newburgh Avenue to the center line of Gerald
Avenue; thence westerly along the center line of Gerald Avenue to the center
line of Bailey Avenue; thence northerly along the center line of Bailey Avenue
to the center line of Dorris Avenue; thence westerly along the center line of
Dorris Avenue and its extension to the center line of the right-of-way of the
former Erie Railroad; thence southeasterly along the center line of the
right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad to the center line of East Delavan
Avenue; thence westerly along the center line of East Delavan Avenue to the
center line of Cornwall Avenue; thence northerly along the center line of
Cornwall Avenue to the center line of Sussex Street; thence westerly along the
center line of Sussex Street to the center line of Wyoming Avenue; thence
northerly along the center line of Wyoming Avenue to the center line of the
Kensington Expressway; thence westerly along the center line of the Kensington
Expressway to the center line of Deerfield Avenue; thence northerly along the
center line of Deer field Avenue to the center line of Colfax Avenue; thence
westerly along the center line of Colfax Avenue to the center line of Grider
Street; thence northerly along the center line of Grider Street to the center
line of Kensington Avenue; thence northeasterly along the center line of
Kensington Avenue to the center line of LeRoy Avenue; thence westerly along the
center line of LeRoy Avenue to the center line of Richlawn Avenue; thence
northerly along the center line of Richlawn Avenue to the center line of
Shawnee Avenue; thence easterly along the center line of Shawnee Avenue to the
center line of Manhattan Avenue; thence northerly along the center line of
Manhattan Avenue to the center line of Bennett Village Terrace; thence westerly
along the center line of Bennett Village Terrace to the center line of Holden
Avenue; thence northerly along the center line of Holden Avenue to the center
line of East Amherst Street; thence westerly along the center line of East
Amherst Street to the center line of Main Street; thence northeasterly along
the center line of Main Street to the center line of Huntington Avenue; thence
northwesterly along the center line of Huntington Avenue to the center line of
Beard Avenue; thence southwesterly along the center line of Beard Avenue to the
center line of Woodbridge Avenue; thence westerly along the center line of
Woodbridge Avenue to the center line of Parker Avenue; thence northerly along
the center line of Parker Avenue to the center line of Tacoma Street; thence
easterly along the center line of Tacoma Street to the center line of Groveland
Street; thence northerly along the center line of Groveland Street to its
intersection with the center line of Parkside Avenue; thence easterly along the
center line of Parkside Avenue and its extension to the center line of the
right-of-way of the former Lackawanna Railroad; thence northerly along the
center line of the right-of-way of the former Lackawanna Railroad to the point
or place of beginning.
LOVEJOY DISTRICT
BEGINNING at the intersection of the easterly boundary line of
the City of Buffalo with the easterly extension of the center line of Easton
Avenue; and running thence southerly and along the easterly boundary line of
the City of Buffalo to its intersection with the center line of Mineral Spring
Road; thence westerly along the center line of Mineral Spring Road to its
intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of the former
Pennsylvania Railroad; running thence northwesterly along the center line of
the right-of-way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad to the center line of the
Buffalo River; running thence generally in the westerly direction to the center
line of Bailey Avenue; thence southerly along the center line of Bailey Avenue
to the center line of Cazenovia Creek; thence easterly along the center line of
Cazenovia Creek to the center line of Southside Parkway; thence southerly along
the center line of Southside Parkway to the center line of Abbott Road; thence
westerly along the center line of Abbott Road and South Park Avenue to the
center line of the Buffalo River; thence generally westerly along the center
line of the Buffalo River to its intersection with the center line of the
right-of-way of the former New York Central Railroad east of Fitzgerald Street;
thence northerly along the center line of the right-of-way of the former New
York Central Railroad to the center line of South Park Avenue; thence easterly
and along the center line of South Park Avenue to the center line of Van
Rensselaer Street; thence northerly along the center line of Van Rensselaer
Street to the center line of the Niagara section of the New York State Thruway;
thence easterly along the center line of the Niagara Section of the New York
State Thruway to its intersection with the center line of the right-of-way of
the Buffalo Creek Railroad; thence northerly along the center line of the
right-of-way of the Buffalo Creek Railroad to the center line of the
right-of-way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad; thence southeasterly along
the center line of the right-of-way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad to the
center line of the Niagara section of the New York State Thruway; thence
northeasterly along the center line of the right-of-way of the Niagara section
of the New York State Thruway to the center line of Clinton Street; thence
westerly along the center line of Clinton Street to the center line of Bailey
Avenue; thence northerly along the. center line of Bailey Avenue to the center
line of East Lovejoy Street; thence westerly along the center line of East
Lovejoy Street to the center line of the right-of-way of the former Erie
Railroad; thence northerly along the center line of the right-of-way of the
former Erie Railroad to the center line of the right-of-way of the former New
York Central Railroad south of Broadway; thence northeasterly along the center
line of the right-of-way of the former New York Central Railroad to the center
line of Bailey Avenue; thence northerly along the center line of Bailey Avenue
to the center line of West Shore Avenue; thence westerly along the center line
of West Shore Avenue to the center line of Fay Street; thence northerly along
the center line of Fay Street and the center line of Burgard Place to the
center line of Genesee Street; thence southwesterly along the center line of
Genesee Street to the center line of Colorado Avenue; thence northerly along
the center line of Colorado Avenue to the center line of East Ferry Street;
thence easterly along the center line of East Ferry Street to the center line
of the right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad; thence northerly along the
center line of the right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad to the center line
of East Delavan Avenue; thence easterly along the center line of East Delavan
Avenue to the center line of the right-of-way of the former Lackawanna
Railroad; thence northerly along the center line of the right-of-way of the
former Lackawanna Railroad to the center line of Dorris Avenue extended
westerly; thence easterly along the center line of Dorris Avenue and its
extension to the center line of Bailey Avenue; thence southerly along the
center line of Bailey Avenue to the center line of Gerald Avenue; thence
easterly along the center line of Gerald Avenue to the center line of Newburgh
Avenue; thence northerly along the center line of Newburgh Avenue to the center
line of Easton Avenue; thence easterly along the center line of Easton Avenue
and its easterly extension to the point or place of beginning.
MASTEN DISTRICT
BEGINNING at the intersection of the center line of Main Street,
with the center line of East Amherst Street, and running thence easterly along
the center line of East Amherst Street to the center line of Holden Avenue;
thence southerly along the center line of Holden Avenue to the center line of
Bennett Village Terrace; thence easterly along the center line of Bennett
Village Terrace to the center line of Manhattan Avenue; thence southerly along
the center line of Manhattan Avenue to the center line of Shawnee Avenue;
thence westerly along the center line of Shawnee Avenue to the center line of
Richlawn Avenue; thence southerly along the center line of Richlawn Avenue to
the center line of LeRoy Avenue; thence easterly along the center line of LeRoy
Avenue to the center line of Kensington Avenue; thence southwesterly along the
center line of Kensington Avenue to the center line of Grider Street; thence
southerly along the center line of Grider Street to the center line of Colfax
Avenue; thence easterly along the center line of Colfax Avenue to the center
line of Deer field Avenue; thence southerly along the center line of Deerfield
Avenue to the center line of the Kensington Expressway; thence easterly along
the center line of the Kensington Expressway to the center line of Wyoming
Avenue; thence southerly along the center line of Wyoming Avenue to the center
line of Sussex Street; thence easterly along the center line of Sussex Street
to the center line of Cornwall Avenue; thence southerly along the center line
of Cornwall Avenue to the center line of East Delavan Avenue; thence easterly
along the center line of East Delavan Avenue to the center line of the
right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad; thence southerly along the center
line of the right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad to the center line of East
Ferry Street; thence westerly along the center line of East Ferry Street to the
center line of Colorado Avenue; thence southerly along the center line of
Colorado Avenue to the center line of Genesee Street; thence southwesterly
along the center line of Genesee Street to the center line of Moselle Street;
thence northerly along the center line of Moselle Street to the center line of
Urban Street; thence westerly along the center line of Urban Street to the
center line of the right-of-way of the former Belt Line Railroad; thence
northerly along the center line of the right-of-way of the Belt Line Railroad
to the center line of Glenwood Avenue; thence westerly along the center line of
Glenwood Avenue to the center line of Kehr Street; thence southerly along the
center line of Kehr Street to the center line of Urban Street; thence westerly
along the center line of Urban Street and the center line of Riley Street to
the center line of Humboldt Parkway; thence northerly along the center line of
Humboldt Parkway to the center line of Glenwood Avenue; thence westerly along
the center line of Glenwood Avenue to the center line of Wohlers Avenue; thence
southerly along the center line of Wohlers Avenue to the center line of East
Utica Street; thence westerly along the center line of East Utica Street to the
center line of Roehrer Avenue; thence northerly along the center line of
Roehrer Avenue to the center line of Glenwood Avenue; thence westerly along the
center line of Glenwood Avenue to the center line of Storz Avenue; thence
northerly along the center line of Storz Avenue to the center line of Winslow
Avenue; thence westerly along the center line of Winslow Avenue to the center
line of DuPont Street; thence northerly along the center line of DuPont Street
to the center line of Woodlawn Avenue; thence westerly along the center line of
Woodlawn Avenue to the center line of Verplanck Street; thence northerly along
the center line of Verplanck Street to the center line of East Ferry Street;
thence westerly along the center line of East Ferry Street to the center line
of Masten Avenue; thence south along the center line of Masten Avenue to the
center line of Woodlawn Avenue; thence westerly along the center line of
Woodlawn Avenue to the center line of Main Street; thence southerly along the
center line of Main Street to the center line of West Utica Street; thence
westerly along the center line of West Utica Street to the center line of
Linwood Avenue; thence northerly along the center line of Linwood Avenue to the
center line of West Delavan Avenue; thence easterly along the center line of
West Delavan Avenue to the center line of Main Street; thence northeasterly
along the center line of Main Street to the center line of Humboldt Parkway;
thence northwesterly along the center line of Humboldt Parkway to the center
line of Crescent Avenue; thence northeasterly along the center line of Crescent
Avenue to the center line of Oakwood Place; thence northwesterly along the
center line of Oakwood Place to the center line of Sunmit Avenue; thence
northerly along the center line of Summit Avenue to the center line of Russell
Avenue; thence easterly along the center line of Russell Avenue to the center
line of Crescent Avenue; thence northerly along the center line of Crescent
Avenue to the center line of Amherst Street; thence easterly along the center
line of Amherst Street to the point or place of beginning.
NIAGARA DISTRICT
BEGINNING at the intersection of the center line of Lafayette
Avenue with the center line of Elmwood Avenue and running thence south and
along the center line of Elmwood Avenue to the center line of North Street;
thence westerly along the center line of North Street to the center of Symphony
Circle; thence southeasterly along the center line of Wadsworth Street to the
center line of Hudson Street; thence southwesterly along the center line of
Hudson Street to the centerline of Cottage Street; thence
southeasterly along the centerline of Cottage Street to the center line of
Maryland Street; thence southwesterly along the center line of Maryland Street
to the center line of West Tupper Street; thence southeasterly along the center
line of West Tupper Street to the center line of Carolina Street; thence
southwesterly along the center line of Carolina Street to the center line of
Whitney Place; thence southeasterly along the center line of Whitney Place to
the center line of Georgia Street; thence southwesterly along the center line
of Georgia Street to the center line of Niagara Street; thence northwesterly
along the center line of Niagara Street to the center line of Carolina Street;
thence southwesterly along the center line of Carolina Street to its
intersection with the southeasterly extension of the center line of Busti
Avenue; thence northwesterly along the extension of Busti Avenue to the center
line of Virginia Street; thence southwesterly along the center line of Virginia
Street and its southwest extension to the westerly boundary line of the City of
Buffalo; thence northerly along the westerly boundary line of the City of
Buffalo to it intersection with the westerly extension of West Delavan Avenue;
thence easterly and along the westerly extension of West Delavan Avenue across
Squaw Island and then along the center line of West Delavan Avenue to the
center line of Baynes Street; thence southerly along the center line of Baynes
Street to the center line of Lafayette Avenue; thence easterly along the center
line of Lafayette Avenue to the point or place of beginning.
FILLMORE DISTRICT
BEGINNING at the intersection of the center line of Genesee Street
with the center line of Moselle Street and running northeasterly along the
center line of Genesee Street to the center line of Burgard Place; running
thence southerly along the center line of Burgard Place and the center line of
Fay Street to the center line of West Shore Avenue; running thence easterly
along the center line of West Shore Avenue to the center line of Bailey Avenue;
running thence southerly along the center line of Bailey Avenue to the center
line of the right-of-way of the former New York Central Railroad south of
Broadway; thence southwesterly along the center line of the right-of-way of the
former New York Central Railroad to the center line of the right-of-way of the
former Erie Railroad; thence southerly along the center line of the
right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad to the center line of East Lovejoy
Street extended westerly; thence easterly along the center line of East Lovejoy
Street and its extension to the center line of Bailey Avenue; thence southerly
and southwesterly along the center line of Bailey Avenue to the center line of
Clinton Street; thence easterly along the center line of Clinton Street to the
center line of the Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway; thence
southwesterly along the center line of the Niagara Section of the New York
State Thruway to the center line of the right-of-way of the former Pennsylvania
Railroad; thence northwesterly along the center line of the right-of-way of the
former Pennsylvania Railroad to the center line of the right-of-way of the
Buffalo Creek Railroad; thence southerly along the center line of the
right-of-way of the Buffalo Creek Railroad to the center line of the Niagara
Section of the New York State Thruway; thence westerly along the center line of
the Niagara Section of the Thruway to the center line of Van Rensselaer Street;
thence southerly along the center line of Van Rensselaer Street to the center
line of South Park Avenue; thence westerly along the center line of South Park
Avenue to the center line of the right-of-way of the former New York Central
Railroad east of Fitzgerald Street; thence southerly along the center line of
the right-of-way of the former New York Central Railroad to the center line of
the Buffalo River; thence generally in a westerly direction along the center
line of the Buffalo River to the center line of the Buffalo Skyway; thence
northerly along the center line of the Buffalo Skyway to the center line of
Commercial Street; thence southwesterly along the center line of Commercial
Street and northwesterly along the westerly most roadway of Marine Drive to a
point 200 feet southwest of Erie Street; thence northeasterly on a straight
line through the Marine Drive Apartments to the intersection of the center line
of the Buffalo Skyway with the center line of the Niagara Section of the New
York State Thruway; thence easterly along the center line of the Niagara
Section of the New York State Thruway to the center line of Hamburg Street;
thence northerly and northeasterly along the center line of Hamburg Street to
the center line of Jefferson Avenue; thence northerly along the center line of
Jefferson Avenue to the center line of Eagle Street; thence easterly along the
center line of Eagle Street to the center line of Smith Street; thence
northerly along the center line of Smith Street to the center line of Peckham
Street; thence easterly along the center line of Peckham Street to the center
line of Detroit Street; thence northerly along the center line of Detroit
Street to the center line of Broadway; thence westerly along the center line of
Broadway to the center line of Herman Street; thence northerly along the center
line of Herman Street to the center line of Sycamore Street; thence
northeasterly along the center line of Sycamore Street to the center line of
Strauss Street; thence northerly along the center line of Strauss Street to the
center line of Genesee Street; thence northeasterly along the center line of
Genesee Street to the center line of Walden Avenue; thence easterly along the
center line of Walden Avenue to the center line of Kieffer Street; thence
northerly along the center line of Kieffer Street and the center line of Kehr
Street to the center line of Glenwood Avenue; thence easterly along the center
line of Glenwood Avenue to the center line of the right-of-way of the former
Belt Line Railroad; thence southerly along the center line of the right-of-way
of the former Belt Line Railroad to the center line of Urban Street; thence
easterly along the center line of Urban Street to the center line of Moselle
Street; thence southerly along the center line of Moselle Street to the point
or place of beginning.
ELLICOTT DISTRICT
BEGINNING at the intersection of the center line of Woodlawn Avenue
with the center line of Main Street and running thence east along the center
line of Woodlawn Avenue to the center line of Masten Avenue; thence north along
the center line of Masten Avenue to the center line of East Ferry Street;
thence easterly along the center line of East Ferry Street to the center line
of Verplanck Street; thence southerly along the center line of Verplanck Street
to the center line of Woodlawn Avenue; thence easterly along the center line of
Woodlawn Avenue to the center line of DuPont Street; thence southerly along the
center line of DuPont Street to the center line of Winslow Avenue; thence
easterly along the center line of Winslow Avenue to the center line of Storz
Avenue; thence southerly along the center line of Storz Avenue to the center
line of Glenwood Avenue; thence easterly along the center line of Glenwood
Avenue to the center line of Roehrer Avenue; thence southerly along the center
line of Roehrer Avenue to the center line of East Utica Street; thence easterly
along the center line of East Utica Street to the center line of Wohlers
Avenue; thence northerly along the center line of Wohlers Avenue to the center
line of Glenwood Avenue; thence easterly along the center line of Glenwood
Avenue to the center line of Humboldt Parkway; thence southerly along the
center line of Humboldt Parkway to the center line of Riley Street; thence
easterly along the center line of Riley Street and the center line of Urban
Street to the center line of Kehr Street; thence southerly along the center
line of Kehr Street and the center line of Kieffer Street to the center line of
Walden Avenue; thence westerly along the center line of Walden Avenue to the
center line of Genesee Street; thence southwesterly along the center line of
Genesee Street to the center line of Strauss Street; thence southerly along the
center line of Strauss Street to the center line of Sycamore Street; thence
southwesterly along the center line of Sycamore Street to the center line of
Herman Street; thence southerly along the center line of Herman Street to the
center line of Broadway; thence easterly along the center line of Broadway to
the center line of Detroit Street; thence southerly along the center line of
Detroit Street to the center line of Peckham Street; thence westerly along the
center line of Peckham Street to the center line of Smith Street; thence
southerly along the-' center line of Smith Street to the center line of Eagle
Street; thence westerly along the center line of Eagle Street to the center
line of Jefferson Avenue; thence southerly along the center line of Jefferson
Avenue to the center line of Hamburg Street; thence southwesterly and southerly
along the center line of Hamburg Street to the center line of the Niagara
Section of the New York State Thruway; thence westerly along the center line of
Niagara Section of the New York State Thruway to the center line of the Buffalo
Skyway; thence on a straight line through the Marine Drive Apartments to a
point in the westerly most road of Marine Drive at a point 200 feet southeast
of Erie Street; thence southeast along the westerly most road of Marine Drive
to the center line of Commercial Street; thence northeasterly along the center
line of Commercial Street to the center line of the Buffalo Skyway; thence
southerly along the center line of the Buffalo Skyway to the center line of the
Buffalo River; thence generally westerly along the center line of the Buffalo
River to its intersection with the westerly boundary line of the City of
Buffalo; thence northerly along the westerly boundary line of the City of
Buffalo to its intersection with the southwesterly extension of the center line
of Virginia Street; thence northeasterly along the center line of Virginia
Street and its extension across LaSalle Park to the center line of Busti
Avenue; thence southeasterly along the extension of the center line of Busti
Avenue to the center line of Carolina Street; thence northeasterly along the
center line of Carolina Street to the center line of Niagara Street; thence
southeasterly along the center line of Niagara Street to the center line of
Georgia Street; thence northeasterly along the center line of Georgia Street to
the center line of Whitney Place; thence northwesterly along the center line of
Whitney Place to the center line of Carolina Street; thence northeasterly along
the center line of Carolina Street to the center line of West Tupper Street;
thence northwesterly along the center line of West Tupper Street to the center
line of Maryland Street; thence northeasterly along the center line of Maryland
Street to the center line of Cottage Street; thence northwesterly along the
center line of Cottage Street 'to the center line of Hudson Street; thence
northeasterly along the center line of Hudson Street to the center line of
Wadsworth Street; thence northwesterly along the center line of Wadsworth
Street to the center of Symphony Circle; thence easterly along the center line
of North Street to the center line of Delaware Avenue; thence northerly along
the center line of Delaware Avenue to the center line of Summer Street; thence
easterly along the center line of Summer Street to the center line of Main
Street; thence northerly along the center line of Main Street to the point or
place of beginning.
SOUTH DISTRICT
BEGINNING at the intersection of the center line of Mineral Spring
Road with the east line of the City of Buffalo and running thence generally in
a southerly direction along the easterly boundary line of the City of Buffalo
to the southerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; thence generally
westerly along the southerly boundary line of the City. of Buffalo to the
westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo; thence generally northwesterly
along the westerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection
with the center line of the Buffalo River; thence generally in an easterly
direction along the center line of the Buffalo River to its intersection with
the center line of South Park Avenue; thence easterly and along the center line
of South Park Avenue and Abbott Road to the center line of Southside Parkway;
thence northerly along the center line of Southside Parkway to the center line
of Cazenovia Creek; thence westerly along the center line of Cazenovia Creek to
the center line of Bailey Avenue; thence northerly along the center line of
Bailey Avenue to the center line of the Buffalo River; thence generally in an
easterly direction along the center line of the Buffalo River to the center
line of the right-of-way of the former Pennsylvania Railroad; thence
southeasterly along the center line of the right-of-way of the former
Pennsylvania Railroad to the center line of Mineral Spring Road; thence
easterly along the center line of Mineral Spring Road to the point or place of
beginning.
DELAWARE DISTRICT
BEGINNING at the intersection of the center line of Kenmore Avenue,
which is the northerly boundary line of the City of Buffalo, with the center
line of Elmwood Avenue; and running thence easterly and along the center line
of Kenmore Avenue to the center line of the right-of-way of the former
Lackawanna Railroad; running thence southerly and along the center line of the
right-of-way of the former Lackawanna Railroad to its intersection with the
easterly extension of the center line of Parkside Avenue; running thence
westerly and along the center line of Parkside Avenue and its extension to the
center line of Groveland Street; thence southerly along the center line of
Groveland Street to the center line of Tacoma Street; thence westerly along the
center line of Tacoma Street to the center line of Parker Avenue; thence
southerly along the center line of Parker Avenue to the center line of
Woodbridge Avenue; thence easterly along the center line of Woodbridge Avenue
to the center line of Beard Avenue; thence northeasterly along the center line
of Beard Avenue to the center line of Huntington Avenue; thence southeasterly
along the center line of Huntington Avenue to the center line of Main Street;
thence southwesterly along the center line of Main Street to the center line of
Amherst Street; thence westerly along the center line of Amherst Street to the
center line of Crescent Avenue; thence southerly along the center line of
Crescent Avenue to the center line of Russell Avenue; thence westerly along the
center line of Russell Avenue to the center line of Summit Avenue; thence
southerly along the center line of Summit Avenue to the center line of Oakwood
Place; thence southeasterly along the center line of Oakwood Place to the
center line of Crescent Avenue; 'thence southwesterly along the center line of
Crescent Avenue to the center line of Humboldt Parkway; thence southeasterly
along the center line of Humboldt Parkway to the center line of Main Street;
thence southwesterly along the center line of Main Street to the center line of
West Delavan Avenue; thence westerly along the center line of West Delavan
Avenue to the center line of Linwood Avenue; thence southerly along the center
line of Linwood Avenue to the center line of West Utica Street; thence easterly
along the center line of West Utica Street to the center line of Main Street;
thence southerly along the center line of Main Street to the center line of
Summer Street; thence westerly along the center line of Summer Street to the
center line of Delaware Avenue; thence southerly along the center line of
Delaware Avenue to the center line of North Street; thence westerly along the
center line of North Street to the center line of Elmwood Avenue; thence
northerly along the center line of Elmwood Avenue to the center line of Great
Arrow Avenue; thence easterly along the center line of Great Arrow Avenue to
the center line of Delaware Avenue; thence northerly along the center line of
Delaware Avenue to the center line of Hartwell Road; thence westerly along the
center line of Hartwell Road to the center line of Camden Avenue; thence
northerly along the center line of Camden Avenue and its northerly extension to
the center line of the right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad; thence
westerly along the center line of the right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad
to the center line of Elmwood Avenue; thence northerly along the center line of
Elmwood Avenue to the point or place of beginning.
NORTH DISTRICT
BEGINNING at the intersection of the center line of Kenmore Avenue
which 'is the north line of the City of Buffalo and the center line of Elmwood
Avenue; running thence southerly along the center line of Elmwood Avenue to the
center line of the right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad; thence easterly
along the center line of the right-of-way of the former Erie Railroad to its
intersection with the northerly extension of the center line of Camden Avenue;
thence southerly along the center line of Camden Avenue and its extension to
the center line of Hartwell Road; thence easterly along the center line of
Hartwell Road to the center line of Delaware Avenue; thence southerly along the
center line of Delaware Avenue to the center line of Great Arrow Avenue; thence
westerly along the center line of Great Arrow Avenue to the center line of
Elmwood Avenue; thence southerly along the center line of Elmwood Avenue to the
center line of Lafayette Avenue; thence westerly along the center line of
Lafayette Avenue to the center line of Baynes Street; thence northerly along
the center line of Baynes Street to the center line of West Delavan Avenue;
thence westerly along the center line of West Delavan Avenue and its westerly
extension across Squaw Island to the west line of the City of Buffalo; thence
northerly along the west line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with
the southwesterly extension of the center line of Vulcan Street; thence
northeasterly along the center line of Vulcan Street, which is the
northwesterly line of the City of Buffalo to its intersection with the center
line of Kenmore Avenue; thence southeasterly along the center line of Kenmore
Avenue and its extension to the center line of Kenmore Avenue; thence easterly
along the center line of Kenmore Avenue to the point or place of beginning.
No. 4
PITTS MAP
In the absence of local law Intro 115, which has not been prepared
as of this date, Mr. Pitts submitted a map (attached) depicting his Plan 12 for
consideration by the Council.
The Council accepted this map to allow for a discussion of his proposal.
Mr. Fahey now moved to receive and file the item.
ADOPTED.
AYES- BAKOS, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, RUTECKI-7
NOES- ARTHUR, BELL, PITTS-3.
No. 5
DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
L.L.INTRO # 6- HISPANIC PLAN (12 5/7/91)
L.L.INTRO # 7- PITTS PLAN (13 5/7/91)
L.L.INTRO # 8- COMMISSION PLAN (14 5/7/91)
Mr. Fahey moved to discharge the Committee of the whole from consideration
of the above items.
Seconded by Mr. Bell.
CARRIED.
No. 6
Mr. Fahey now moved that the following items are hereby received
and filed.
L.L.INTRO 1 6- HISPANIC PLAN (12 5/7/91)
L.L.INTRO 1 7- PITTS PLAN (13 5/7/91)
L.L.INTRO 1 8- COMMISSION PLAN (14 5/7/91)
Seconded by Mr. Franczyk.
ADOPTED.
No. 7
DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WH0LE
CIT. COMMISSION FINAL REPORT (196 4/30/91)
COMMISSION MINORITY REPORT (190 5/14/91)
MINUTES OF COMMISSION MEETINGS (191 5/14/91)
HISPANIC TASK FORCE PROPOSAL (195 4/30/91)
J. PITTS REAPPORTIONMENT PROPOSAL (197 4/30/91)
COPPOLA AMENDMENT TO COMM. REPORT (192 5/14/91)
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE PLAN (1103 5/14/91)
Mr. Fahey moved to discharge the Committee of the Whole from consideration
of the above items.
Seconded by Mrs. LoTempio.
CARRIED.
No. 8
Mr. Fahey now moved to receive and file the following items:
CIT. COMMISSION FINAL REPORT (196 4/30/91)
COMMISSION MINORITY REPORT (190 5/14/91)
MINUTES OF COMMISSION MEETINGS (191 5/14/91)
HISPANIC TASK FORCE PROPOSAL (195 4/30/91)
J. PITTS REAPPORTIONMENT PROPOSAL (197 4/30/91)
COPPOLA AMENDMENT TO COMM. REPORT (192 5/14/91)
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE PLAN (1103 5/14/91)
Seconded by Mr. Franczyk.
ADOPTED.
AYES- BAKOS, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, RUTECKI-7
NOES- ARTHUR, BELL, PITTS-3.
No. 9
DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
LOCAL LAW INTRO #12- COMMISSION PLAN "B"
ITEM NO. 198, C.C.P. 5/14/91)
Mr. Fahey moved to discharge the Committee on Legislation from
consideration of the above item.
Seconded by Mr. Franczyk.
CARRIED.
No. 10
Mr. Fahey now moved to approve the following item:
LOCAL LAW INTRO 112- COMMISSION PLAN "B"
ITEM NO. 198, C.C.P. 5/14/91)
Seconded by Mr. Perla.
PASSED.
AYES- BAKOS, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, RUTECKI-7
NOES- ARTHUR, BELL, PITTS-3.
No. 11
At 11:54 A.M. Mr. Fahey moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Perla.
Charles L. Michaux III
City Clerk