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COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL, BUFFALO N.Y.
SPECIAL SESSION
June 10, 1991
at: 4:30 P.M.
Present- George K. Arthur, President of the Council and Councilmembers:Bell,
Collins, Coppola, Fahey, Franczyk, Higgins, LoTempio, PerIa, Rutecki. - 10.
Absent- Councilmembers: Amos, Bakos, Pitts.- 3.
No.1
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 June 6,
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
June 10, 1991 at 4:30 pm. for the following purposes:
(l) To discharge the Committee of the Whole of items relating to 1991-92
Budget; and
(2) Take appropriate action on the adoption of the 1991-92 Budget.
Yours very truly,
GEORGE K. ARTHUR
RECEIVED AND FILED.
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) To discharge the Committee of the Whole of items relating to 1991-92
Budget; and
(2) Take appropriate action on the adoption of the 1991-92 Budget.
WE request that this Special Meeting be held on June 10, 1991 at 4:30
p.m.
NORMAN BAKOS
DAVID RUTECKI
BRIAN HIGGINS
CLIFFORD BELL
ARCHIE AMOS JR.
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
June 6, 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 June 10, 1991 at 4:30 pm. for the following
purposes:
.(1) Discharge the Committee of the Whole on items relating to 1991-92
Budget; and
(2) Take appropriate action on the adoption of the 1991-92 Budget.
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
June 10, 1991 at 4:30 pm.
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF ERIE ) ss:
CITY OF BUFFALO
On this 7th day of June, 1991, before me, the subscribers, personally
appeared Brian Higgins, Norman Bakos, David Rutecki, David A. Collins, Clifford
Bell, Archie l. Amos, Jr., David Franczyk, Carl A. Perla, Jr., Rosemarie
LoTempio, Alfred T. Coppola
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. Fahey moved to recess until 5:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Franczyk
ADOPTED.
No. 3
The Council reconvened at 5:35 P.M., with the following members
present:
George K. Arthur, President of the Council, and Councilmembers Amos, Bell,
Collins, Coppola, Fahey, Franczyk, Higgins, LoTempio, PerIa, Pitts, Rutecki.-
12.
Absent: Councilmember: Bakos.- 1
No. 4
Discharge the Committee of the hole
Mr. Fahey moved that the following items be discharged from further
consideration by the Committee of the Whole:
Com 4 May 15 Budget Recommendations 1991-92 (Mayor)
Com 33 May 28 - Grant-in-Aid Recommendations (Arts Comm.)
No 135 Apr 16 - Cap.Debt Serv.Fund Budget (Compt)(115 2/19)
No 144 May 14 - Revised Cap.Debt Serv. Budget (Compt)(128 4/16)
No 81 May 28 - Erie Co. Sheriff- Operate Fire Boat
No 85 May 28 - Kleinhans- Capital Budget Request
Com.6 Apr 2 - Proposal L.L.-Reduce Sal.Elected Officers
No.102 May 28 - Status- Closing A.D.Price Sr. Ctr. (112 3/13)
No.103 May 28 - Status- Closing A.D.Price Sr. Ctr.(Sr.Cit.)
No.104 May 28 - Participation figures- Sr.Cit.Prog. (Sr.Cit)
No.105 May 28 - Info- Appt. Sr. Citizen Aide (Sr.Cit.)
ADOPTED.
The items are now before the Common Council for its consideration.
No. 5
Mr. Fahey moved the following items relating to Ordinances and
Local Laws relating to the budget be taken from the table:
May 15, 1991 # 6 Ord.Amend.-Ch.361-Records
May 15, 1991 # 7 Ord.Amend.-Ch.491- 65 Hater/Water Pollution
May 15, 1991 # 8 Ord.Amend.-Ch.491- 74 water/water Pollution
May 15, 1991 # 9 Ord.Amend.-Ch.175- 78 Fees-Dog License Fees
May 15, 1991 # 10 Ord.Amend.-Ch.175-361 Fees-Marriage Rm Fee
May 15, 1991 # 11 Ord.Amend.-Ch.175-491 Fees-Water/turn
on-shut off
May 15, 1991 # 12 Ord.Amend.-Ch.175-491 Fees-Water Rates
May 15, 1991 # 13 L.L.Intro $ 9- Reduction in Fire Companies
May 15, 1991 $ 14 L.L.Intro #10- Delete Div. Urban Affairs
May 15, 1991 # 15 L.L.Intro #11- Incr. Police/Fire Pensions
ADOPTED.
The items are now before the Common Council for its consideration.
No.6
Ordinance Amendment - Ch. 361-Records
(Item No. 6, C.C.P. 5/15/91)
Mr. Fahey moved the approval of the above item.
PASSED.
AYES-12 NOES-0.
No.7
Ordinance Amendment- Ch. 491/65
Water/Water Pollution
(Item No. 7, C.C.P. 5/15/91)
Mr. Fahey moved the approval of the above item.
PASSED
AYES- 12 NOES-0.
No.8
Ordinance Amendment - Ch. 491/ 74 - Hater/Hater Pollution
(Item No. 8, C.C.P. 5/15/91)
Mr. Fahey moved to receive and file the above item.
ADOPTED.
No.9
Ordinance Amendment - Ch. 175/ 78 - Dog License Fees
(Item No. 9, C.C.P. 5/15/91)
Mr. Fahey moved the approval of the above item.
PASSED.
AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BELL, COLLINS, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA,
PITTS, RUTECKI-11
NOES- COPPOLA- 1.
No.10
Ordinance Amendment - Ch. 175/361 - Marriage Room Fee
(Item No. 10, C.C.P. 5/15/91)
Mr. Fahey moved the approval of the above item.
PASSED.
AYES- ARTHUR, BELL, COLLINS, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, PITTS,
RUTECKI-10
NOES- AMOS, COPPOLA- 2.
No 11
Mr. Bakos now took his seat in the Council Chambers.
No.12
Ordinance Amendment - Ch. 175/491 - Water Turn On/Shut Off
(Item No. 11, C.C.P. 5/15/91)
Mr. Fahey moved the approval of the above item.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES-0.
No.13
Ordinance Amendment - Ch. 175/491 - Water Rates
(Item No. 12, C.C.P. 5/15/91)
Mr. Fahey moved to approve the above item.
PASSED.
AYES- ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, PITTS, RUTECKI-9
NOES- AMOS, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY 4
No. 14
Local Law Intro # 9 - Reduction in Fire Companies
(Item No. 13, C.C.P. 5/15/91)
Mr. Fahey moved to receive and file the above item.
ADOPTED.
No. 15
Local Law Intro # 10 - Delete the Division of Urban Affairs
(Item No. 14, C.C.P. 5/15/91)
Mr. Fahey moved to receive and file the above item.
ADOPTED.
No. 16
Local Law Intro # 11 - Increase Police and Fire Pensions
(Item No. 15, C.C.P. 5/15/91)
Mr. Fahey moved to approve the above item.
PASSED.
AYES-13 NOES-0.
No. 17
Adoption of the 1991-1992 Budget
(Com 4, C.C.P. 5/15/91)
Mr. Fahey moved that 1991-1992 Budget Recommendations as contained
in Item No. 4, C.C.P. 5/15/91 be amended to read as follows:
THE 1991-1992 BUDGET AS AMENDED BY THE COUNCIL IS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERKS
OFFICE.
10-Jun-91 COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS GRANTS-IN-AID PAGE 4
RUTECKI
233 AC FRIENDS OF ARTS ACADEMY 4,000
619 AC WNY INSTITUTE FOR ARTS 1,050
629 AC CHOPIN 3,900
630 AC THEATRE OF YOUTH 4,000
633 AC CEPA 1,000
634 AC HALLWALLS 1,000
695 AC SQUEAKY WHEEL 1,000
248 HS NATIVE AMERICANS 4,000
722 HS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE 2,750
736 HS WEST SIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES 1,000
SUBTOTAL 23,700
HIGGINS
SO. BFLO COMM. ASSOC 11,250
FRANCISCAN CTR 6,300
ST SIMON MISSION 4,000
BFLO FRIENDS OF OLMSTED 1,450
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS 1,000
SUBTOTAL 23,700
AMOS
609 AC ALLEYWAY THEATRE 11,000
650 AC AMHERST SAXOPHONE 2,000
752 AC GARDNERS PICK OF THE CROP 2,000
659 HS WILLIAM EMSLIE YMCA 1,000
677 HS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY 1,300
737 HS KEN BAILEY PLANNING 4,000
768 HS 1490 ENTERPRISES 2,700
SUBTOTAL 23,700
ARTHUR
1490 ENTERPRISES 5,000
WILLIAM EMSLIE YMCA (FRUITBELT JR FOOTBALL)
4,000
BFLO OPERA 2,000
AFRICAN CULTURAL CENTER 8,000
CAO (LEISURE TIME) 4,848
SUBTOTAL 23,848
FAHEY
254 HS SUICIDE PREVENTION 5,000
240 HS CATHOLIC CHARITIES 3,000
677 HS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY 1,000
696 AC BUFFALO GUITAR QUARTET 2,000
635 AC EMPIRE STATE BALLET 3,000
646 AC LANGSTON HUGHES 2,000
624 HS PEOPLE INC 3,700
715 HS D'YOUVILLE PORTER SUMMER
YOUTH 3,000
633 AC CEPA 1,000
SUBTOTAL 23,700
BELL
GEMINI DANCE 6,000
FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY 5,000
1490 ENTERPRISES 5,000
LANGSTON HUGHES 2,000
WNY TRADE COUNCIL 1,500
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CTR 1,500
LOS TAINOS 1,200
CRISIS SERVICES 1,000
BENEDICT HOUSE 500
SUBTOTAL 23,700
LoTEMPIO
D'YOUVILLE PORTER SUMMER
PROGRAM 1,000
CRISIS SERVICES 5,000
FRIENDS OF THE
ELDERLY
5,000
FATHER BELLE 5,700
GEMINI DANCE 2,000
FOOD FOR ALL- BAMM 1,000
BETHEL YOUTH 2,000
BE-A-FRIEND 1,000
ALLENTOWN COMM CTR 1,000
SUBTOTAL 23,700
COPPOLA
LANGSTON HUGHES 11,500
EMPIRE STATE BALLET 2,000
COUNCIL OF SR CIT CLUBS 2,000
DAV TRANSPORTATION 7,000
CEPA 500
SILVER WHEELS 700
SUBTOTAL 23,700
PITTS
WILLIAM EMSLIE YMCA
(FRUITBELT JR FOOTBALL) 10,000
LANGSTON HUGHES
(PARENTS FOR QUALITY ED) 8,000
LANGSTON HUGHES
(PRECIOUS JEWELS DAY CARE) 2,000
LANGSTON HUGHES 2,700
JFK INVADERS 1,000
SUBTOTAL 3,700
FRANCZYK
255 HS BFAC 1,000
665 HS NEIGHBORHOOD INFO CTR 2,295
763 HS NORTHLAND KELLY GARDENS 2,430
766 HS WALDEN/BAILEY 315
767 HS EAST BFLO COMM OWNERSHIP (50)
782 HS CRUCIAL 2,100
709 HS EAST BFLO PLANNING 2,000
682 HS POLISH COMMUNITY CTR 15,860
791 HS BROADWAY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION(2,250)
SUBTOTAL 23,700
BAKOS
674 HS ABLEY 5,300
708 HS BAILEY/DELAVAN 5,300
716 HS SENECA/BABCOCK 5,300
713 HS VALLEY 5,300
709 HS EAST BFLO PLANNING 2,500
SUBTOTAL 23,100
COLLINS
LANGSTON HUGHES 2,000
BETHEL YOUTH 1,000
WILLIAM EMSLIE YMCA
(FRUITBELT JR FOOTBALL) 2,000
SICKLE CELL 1,000
FRIENDS TO THE ELDERLY 2,000
CAO (SONFEST) 1,000
1490 ENTERPRISES 2,000
BCAPP 1,000
CAO (LEISURE TIME) 11,700
SUBTOTAL 23,700
PERLA
720 AC GREATER BFLO OPERA 1,000
695 AC SQUEAKY WHEEL 1,000
630 AC THEATRE OF YOUTH 3,000
246 HS WEST SIDE NHS 4,000
613 HS ERIE CO. COUNCIL OF SR CITIZENS 350
715 HS D'YOUVILLE PORTER
SUMMER YOUTH 5,000
ALLENTOWN SR CITIZENS 250
722 HS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE 750
737 HS WESTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER 2,000
751 HS HELPING HANDS 1,000
799 HS CEM 1,000
CEPA 350
FATHER BELLE 4,000
SUBTOTAL 23,700
1991-91 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET
COMMON COUNCIL FINAL
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE
Purchase of Fire Vehicles (aerial ladder truck) $400,000
Purchase Amphibious Fire Vehicle $650,000
TOTAL $1,050,000
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Division of Engineering
Jefferson Avenue Reconstruction (High to Sycamore Streets)
$2,200,000
Ohio Street Lift Bridge Reconstruction - Phase III $500,000
Stevenson Street Bridge Reconstruction $300,000
Louisiana Street Viaduct Reconstruction $600,000
Southside Parkway Bridge Reconstruction $300,000
University & South District Sidewalks & Curbs $200,000
(Barcher Place $50,0003)
(South - Various $150,000)
University & Niagara Lighting $100,000
(Davidson St.$50,000]
(Days Park$50,000]
Erie Basin Marina Recontruction - Phase III $1,500,000
Installation of Traffic Signals
Main St. (GoodeIl to Ferry Streets) $150,000
Timon & Best Sts. $80,000
Sight-Impaired Traffic Signal - 120 Central Ave $50,000
TOTAL $5,980,000
Division of Buildings
Delaware Rose Garden Reconstruction
(Pergola and Fountain) $125,000
Delaware Park Labor Center Reconstruction $150,000
Kleinhans Music Hall Reconstruction
(Plumbing & drainage improvements) $658,000
Police Headquarters Reconstruction $250,000
Tifft Farm Track & Field Construction $300,000
Bennett Beach Improvements $120,000
LaSalle Park Concession Stand Relocation $125,000
Dog Pound Reconstruction $250,000
Acquire/Reconstruct P.U.A. Building - 761 Fillmore Ave$200,000
Community Center - 889 Kensington Ave. $200,000
Monument Reconstruction $150,000
TOTAL $2,528,000
INSPECTIONS AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
Demolition of and Repairs to City-Owned Bldgs. $1,200,000
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
South & Fillmore District Park improvements $235,000
(Caz Casino & Park $150,0001
(Gus Franczyk Park $35,0001
(Fillmore Parks $50,0001
Citywide Tree Planting $100,000
Acquire/Construct/Reconstruct Lovejoy District Bldgs.$150,000
Acquire/Construct/Reconstruct Lovejoy District Parks$150,000
New Sports Arena - Planning $2,350,000
New Hasten District Community Center $300,000
Scajaquada Pathway -Phase II $346,000
Hasten District Playground Improvements $300,000
War Memorial Site $1,000,000
University District Parks & Playgrounds $100,000
(McCarthy Park$50,000)
(Ken/Lang/Tower Playground $50,000)
Niagara District Park Improvements $300,000
(Arlington$150,000)
(Broderick Park $150,000)
King Urban Life Center $150,000
Ellicott District Improvements $120,000
(Johnson Park$20,000)
(Johnson Playground$50,000)
(William/Emslie YMCA $50,000]
Towpath Park - Foot of Hertel $204,000
Shakespeare In The Park Stage - Delaware Park $300,000
Community Center - Polk Bros. Bldg.
2038-2050 Genesee St. $950,000
Main St. R.O.W. Improvements - Fountain Plaza $250,000
Tax Increment Financing Projects
Walden Park Housing Infastructure $950,000
St. (Columba Square Infastructure $500,000
Austin Park Infastructure $750,000
TOTAL $10,705,000
TOTAL GENERAL CITY $20,263,000
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Early Childhood Center Construction $16,000,000
Building Maintenance & Reconstruction $300,000
Handicapped Access Improvements $125,000
Cafeteria Construction Supplemental
Funding (Schools 33 & 74) $860,000
TOTAL $17,285,000
TOTAL GENERAL CITY AND
BOARD OF EDUCATION $37,548,000
Division of Water
Construction, Reconstruction Water
Distribution Facilities
Filter Media Replacement -
Phase III $1,500,000
Emerald Channel Intake
Reconstruction - Phase III $800,000
Hydrant Replacement Program $250,000
Switch Gear Installation -
Massachusetts Station $1,750,000
Clearwell Basin Reconstruction $250,000
TOTAL $4,550,000
GRAND TOTAL $42,098,000
Mr. Fahey moved to approve the budget as amended. Seconded by Mr. Franczyk.
Mr. Rutecki moved that the tax levy contribution to the Board of Education be
increased by 1.7 %, from the proposed amended amount of $45,549,526 to
$47,049,526.
Seconded by Mr. Amos.
LOST.
AYES- AMOS, RUTECKI- 2
NOES- ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS,
LOTEMPIO, PERLA-11.
Mr. Fahey now moved his original motion to approve the 1991-1992 budget as
amended. Seconded by Mr. Franczyk.
PASSED.
AYES- AMOS, BAKOS, BELL, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, RUTECKI- 9
NOES- ARTHUR, COLLINS, COPPOLA, PITTS- 4.
No. 18
Mr. Fahey moved to lay on the table the following item that was
discharged from the Committee of the Whole:
Com 6 Apr 2 Proposal L.L.-Reduce Sal.Elected Officers
ADOPTED.
No. 19
Mr. Fahey now moved to receive and file the following items relating
to the 1991-1992 Budget:
No135 Apr16 Cap. Debt Serv. Fund Budget (Compt)(#15 2/19)
No144 May14 Revised Cap.Debt Serv.Budg. (Compt)(#28 4/16)
Com11 May28 Grant-in-Aid Recommendations (Arts Comm.)
No 81 May28 Erie Co. Sheriff- Operate Fire Boat
No85 May28 Kleinhans- Capital Budget Request
No102 May28 Status- Closing A.D.Price Sr. Ctr. (#12 3/13)
No103 May28 Status- Closing A.D.Price Sr. Ctr.(Sr.Cit.)
No104 May28 Participation figures- Sr.Cit.Prog. (Sr Cit)
No105 May28 Info- Appt. Sr. Citizen Aide (Sr.Cit.)
ADOPTED.
No. 20
Adjournment
At 6:35 P.M. Mr. Fahey moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Franczyk.
Charles L. Michaux III
City Clerk