HomeMy WebLinkAbout92-0218
No. 4
Common Council
Proceedings
of the
City of Buffalo
Regular Meeting, February 18, 1992
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
Dale Zuchlewski - North
Brian M. Higgins - South
Archie L. Amos, Jr. - University
REGULAR COMMITTEES
CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE
: James W. Pitts, Chairman,
George K. Arthur, Alfred T. Coppola, Eugene M. Fahey,
Carl A. Perla, Jr. Members
CLAIMS COMMITTEE:
Brian Higgins, Chairman, Archie L. Amos, David Franczyk,
Rosemarie LoTempio, Carl A. Perla, Jr., Members
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
: Clifford Bell, Chairman, Archie L Amos, Jr.,
David Collins, David A. Franczyk,
Alfred Coppola, James W. Pitts, Members.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
: David Collins, Chairman,
Clifford Bell, Eugene M. Fahey, David A. Franczyk,
Brian M. Higgins, Carl A. PerIa, Jr., Members.
LEGISLATION COMMITTEE:
Alfred Coppola, Chairman,
Archie L. Amos, Jr., Norman M. Bakos, Rosemarie LoTempio,
James Pitts, Dale Zuchlewski Members
RULES COMMITTEE
: George K. Arthur, Chairman, Eugene M. Fahey, James W. Pitts,
Members
URBAN RENEWAL:
Archie L. Amos, Jr., Chairman, David A. Franczyk., Brian M.
Higgins, Rosemarie Lotempio, Carl A. Perla, Jr.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CATV
: Hon. Dale Zuchlewski, Chairman, Hon. Archie L. Amos,
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, 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, 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
James W. Pitts, Carl A. Perla, Jr., Dale Zuchlewski, 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, Dale Zuchlewski,
Hon. Vincent Tese, Hon. Anthony M. Masiello, 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, February 18, 1992
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, Pitts, and
Zuchlewski - 12.
ABSENT -Councilmember Perla - 1.
On a motion by Mr. Fahey, seconded by Mr. Zuchlewski, the minutes of the stated
meeting held February 18, 1992, were approved
FROM THE MAYOR
No. 1
Appointment
Buffalo City Court Judge
Pursuant to the powers vested in me under Section 2104 of the
New York State Uniform City Court Act, please be advised I have appointed
Margaret A. Murphy, residing at 156 Claremont Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 to the
position of Buffalo City Court Judge, effective February 7, 1992 for a term
expiring December 31, 1992, left vacant by former City Court Judge, and now
State Supreme Court Justice Barbara Howe.
Ms. Murphy has served in the City of Buffalo Department of Law as an
Assistant Corporation Counsel from February 1988 until the present time.
During this time, Ms. Murphy provided broad litigation service in state and
federal courts, with emphasis on environmental, civil rights and personal
injury law. She provided legal service for the Buffalo Common Council, the
Buffalo Sewer Authority and the Buffalo Board of Education. From September
1986 until February 1988, Ms. Murphy was employed as an Associate in the firm
of Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine & Huber in Buffalo. In addition, Ms.
Murphy served as a Judicial Clerk in the Montgomery County Court of Common
Claims, Dayton, Ohio, from March 1985 through July 1986; Research Assistant at
the University of Dayton School of Law from August 1985 until January 1986 and
as Teaching Assistant, also from the University of Dayton School of Law from
August 1985 until May 1986.
Ms. Murphy earned a baccalaureate degree in Economics from the State
University of New York at Buffalo in September 1983 and a Doctor of Law degree
from the University of Dayton School of Law in May 1986. She was admitted to
the New York Bar on January 15, 1987 and admitted to practice before the U.S.
District Court, Western District of New York on May 11, 1987.
Based on this experience and education, I hereby certify Margaret A.
Murphy is fully qualified to fill the position of Buffalo City Court Judge.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 2
Appointment of Laurence K. Rubin as Corporation Counsel
Pursuant to the powers vested in me under the provisions of Article
16, Section 301 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, I have appointed,
subject to confirmation by Your Honorable Body, Laurence K. Rubin, residing at
162 Norwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York, Corporation Counsel of the City of
Buffalo effective February 6, 1992.
Prior to his current Commissioner of the Department of Community
Development position, Mr. Rubin served as General Counsel to the Buffalo
Development Companies from August 1984 until 1988. From February 1978 until
August 1984 Mr. Rubin was employed as an Assistant Erie County Attorney,
specializing in Community Development, Equal Opportunity and Public Utility
matters.
Mr. Rubin received a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York State College
at New Paltz in May 1974 and graduated from State University, of New York at
Buffalo School of Law in May 1977. He was admitted to the New York State Bar
in February 1978 and is admitted to practice in Federal District Court,
Western District of New York.
Mr. Rubin has served on a large number of agencies and boards, including
Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; Development Downtown, Inc.; Waterfront Owners'
Association; Buffalo Neighborhood Revitalization Corp.; Pratt-Willert Community
Center and the Broadway Market Management Corporation.
Mr. Rubin is married to Debra L. Chernoff and has one son, Aaron.
Based upon his education, experience and administrative ability, I hereby
certify Mr. Rubin is fully qualified to serve as Corporation Counsel,
Department of Law of the City of Buffalo.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGlSLATlON.
No. 3
Authorization to Submit Final Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of
Funds for the 1992-93 City of Buffalo Community Development Block Grant Program
We are hereby submitting for your review and approval the City
of Buffalo's Eighteenth Year Community Development Block Grant Program. This
submission spells out our plan for revenues and expenditures in the conduct of
the 1992/93 Program.
1991 was another productive year for Buffalo's Community Revitalization
Program. 513 owners received financial assistance amounting to $5,225,000 to
rehabilitate their properties. 120 housing units were refurbished under the
City's Rental Rehab Program and 134 single family homes were constructed at a
cost exceeding $9 million.
1991 saw five manufacturing firms receive loans in the amount of $565,000 under
our economic development program. This leveraged over $6 million in private
investment and will create 167 jobs. 12 businesses received neighborhood
commercial loans of $612,000 matched by $2.7 million in private investment to
produce 65 new jobs.
Through the careful utilization of our resources, including funding under the
State and Federal affordable housing programs, we intend to maintain our
momentum and achieve even greater success in meeting Buffalo's community
development goals in the coming year.
To that end, we have submitted another sound and balanced program for the
expenditure of $17,512,000 in C.D.B.G. funds to create and save jobs and to
revitalize and redevelop our residential neighborhoods.
I am available to discuss all aspects of this proposal. I urge your prompt
authorization of our Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds in
1992/93 for submission to HUD
REFERRED TO THE COMMlTTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
No. 4
Local 71, Int. Union of Operating Engineers, Fact-Finding Report. July 1, 1989
through June 30, 1992
I am transmitting herewith a Fact-Finding Report by Samuel Cugalj,
the Fact-Finder appointed by the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) in
the case of the impasse between the City of Buffalo and Local 71 of the
International Union of Operating Engineers. Local 71 is a year further behind
than any of the other City unions, not having settled for the 1989-90 contract
year yet, and it is regarding impasse for that year that the Fact-Finder was
appointed.
The Fact-Finder recommends a three-year contract, with pay raises of 4%
for 1989-90, 5% for 1990-91, and 6% for 1991-92. Other recommendations of the
Fact-Finder are that the union be allowed to switch to GHI Spectrum 2000 dental
insurance but that the City's contribution be capped at $18.50 per month; a
six-month waiting period for medical, dental and life insurance for new
employees (except for transfers from other City departments, agencies or
authorities); the City's Proposal No. 10 regarding reimbursement for waiver of
health insurance be adopted; that a Labor-Management Committee be formed to
discuss replacing the current health insurance with a lower cost plan; that
health insurance for retirees be continued; that transferees from other City
departments and agencies carry over their longevity; and that there be a 20-day
time limit for filing group grievances.
I agree with all of the points of the Fact-Finder's Report except the
recommendation of a 6% raise in the third year of the contract, which would be
the current fiscal year, 1991-92. A raise in the current fiscal year would
disrupt our entire labor relations policy, which has been to establish a
pattern of 5-0-3 for Fiscal Years 1990-91, 1991-92, and 1992-93, respectively.
At one point, we had reached agreement with Local 71's negotiating
committee on a one-year contract with a 4% raise for 1989-90, but that
agreement was voted down by the membership by a margin of three votes. The
other City unions of similar size to Local 71, the Pipe Caulkers and the
Building Inspectors received 4% for 1989-90.
Because the Fact-Finder's recommendation of a 6% raise for 1991-92 is
unacceptable, I reject the Fact Finder's Report, and urge your Honorable Body
to impose a one-year settlement for 1989-90, consisting of a 4% raise and the
other recommendations in the Fact-Finder's Report.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE MAYOR EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS
FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
No. 5
Manufacturers Hanover Trust
Rochester Community Savings Bank
Request to place a projecting sign at
420 Main Street.
The Advisory Subcommittee of the City Planning Board met on January
31, 1992, to consider the above request pursuant to Section 511-78 of the
Buffalo Code, Review of Applications Requiring Exceptions. This meeting came
about as a result of the City Planning Board's action and subsequent
recommendation to Your Honorable Body at its meeting of January 28, 1992. At
that ti:, the proposed sign was approved by the Planning Board on the condition
that the Advisory Subcommittee should review the proposed sign.
The applicant seeks to place an illuminated projecting sign with a face
measurement of 2 feet 2 inches by 14 feet and two end components measuring 18
inches by 26 inches. The proposed sign will encroach 18 inches into the
right-of-way. The sign is located in the DO zone which considers projecting
signs on this portion of Main Street to be exceptions requiring the
recommendation of the Advisory Subcommittee of the City Planning Board and the
approval of Your Honorable Body (511-63 H, I, 4.)
After review of the proposed sign, which included the review and
concurrence of the Planning Committee of Buffalo Place Inc., the Advisory
Subcommittee voted to approve the sign as presented by the applicant on the
condition that the sign not be brighter than other signs in the immediate
vicinity.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 6
R. Maraldo - Request to place an awning which will encroach into the
right-of-way at 946 Hertel.
Item No. 34, C.C.P., February 4, 1992.
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, February
11, 1992, considered the above request pursuant to Section 413-56 of the
Buffalo Code, Review of Awnings, Canopies and Marquees.
The applicant seeks to erect an awning measuring 11 feet in length and 3
1/2 feet in height. The proposed awning will project 2 feet 2 inches into the
right-of-way of Hertel Avenue. The proposed awning has a sign component which
occupies 38 square feet of the surface area of the awning. The Department of
Public Works has reviewed the proposed encroachment and has no objection to
Your Honorable Body issuing a "mere license" for it.
The site is located in a C2 zone which does not prohibit signs which
project from buildings. The area of the sign component also conforms to the
sign area standards found in the C2 zone. Under S.E.Q.R., the proposed awning
is considered a Type II action which does not require further environmental
review.
The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed awning encroachment.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 7
Request to place an awning which will encroach in the right-of-way at 1356
Kensington.
Item No. 33, C.C.P., February 4, 1992.
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, February
11, 1992, considered the above request pursuant to Section 413-56 of the
Buffalo Code, Regulations Concerning Awnings, Canopies, and Marquees.
The applicant seeks to erect an awning measuring 26 feet long and 6 feet
high. The awning structure will encroach 4 feet into the right-of-way of
Kensington Avenue. The proposed awning has an accessory sign component with a
total surface area of 75 square feet. The Department of Public Works has
reviewed the encroachment and has recommended approval to Your Honorable Body.
The site is located in the Kensington-Bailey (KB) Business District
which, while prohibiting projecting signs (see 511-65, F, 2, b), allows awnings
with "identification signs and area logos" (see 511-65, G, 6). Under S.E.Q.R.,
the proposed awning is considered a Type II action which does not require
further environmental review.
Given this, the Planning Board voted to approve the proposed awning
encroachment.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 8
Abandonment and sale of Piper Street to Tops Market
C.C.P., Item No. 15, February 4, 1992.
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, February
11, 1992, considered the above matter pursuant to Section 317.1 of the City
Charter, Review of Right-of-Way Abandonments.
The request emanated from the Division of Real Estate which seeks to sell
the right-of-way of Piper to Tops Market Inc.
Your Honorable Body approved the abandonment of Piper Street on the
condition that Tops Market Inc. grant the city a 10-foot easement along the
south and east lines of Piper Street (see Item No. 166, C.C.P., April 16,
1991). The purpose of the easement was to provide access to Phase B of the
Scajaquada Pathway Project.
At the meeting of September 17, 1991 (Item No. 145), Your Honorable Body
rescinded the above referenced easement on the condition that the Planning
Division approve the rescission by certifying that the removal of the easement
would not have an adverse effect on the pathway. On February 4, 1992, the
Division of Real Estate requested that Your Honorable Body authorize the
abandonment and sale of Piper Street (Item No. 15).
In considering this matter, the Planning Board voted to reiterate its
approval of the abandonment of Piper Street (see Item No. 15, C.C.P., April 2,
1991). Similarly, it was felt that the easement which was recommended at that
time also be retained until the design for the Scajaquada Pathway is finalized
and the most effective means to route pathway users over Grant Street is
determined.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
FROM THE BOARD OF PARKING
No. 9
ALL CHANGE ORDERS FOR EAGLE PARKING RAMP
ITEM # 6, C.C.P., 2/4/92
As I have previously outlined in Item No. 21, CCP Dec. 23, 1991,
the following is a complete listing of all Change Orders on the Eagle Parking
Ramp:
TRADE CONTRACT
ORIGINAL CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS REVISED CONTRACT
TC 101/Substructure Ciminelli
$2,401,600.00 ($33,735,12) $2,367,864.88
TC 102/104/Superstructure Ciminelli
$6,092,650.00 +($10,006.68) $6,102,716.68
TC 103/Pre-Cast Modern Mosaic
$577,000.00 +($27,421.00) $ 604,421.00
TC 105/Parking Equp. Allright
$121,082.00 $59,090.50 $ 180,172.50
TC 100/Elevators Dover
$208,500.00 $ 3,125.69 $ 211,625.69
TC 107/Plumbing H & M Plumbing
$40,496.00 $ 1,385.35 $41,881.35
TC 107A/Mechanical Danforth
$10,400.00 $0 $10,400.00
TC108/Electrical Wittburn
$ 358,000.00 $18,638.06 $ 376,638.06
Totals
$9,809,728.00 $85,992.16 $9,895,720.16
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
FROM THE BOARD OF STADIUM AND AUDITORIUM
No. 10
FREE USE OF MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM TO THE SKATING ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND
HANDICAP ON MARCH 3, 1992 FOR DRESS REHEARSAL AND AGAIN ON MARCH 7, 1992 FOR
THEIR ANNUAL ICE SHOW
The Board of Stadium and Auditorium has once again received a
request from the Skating Association for the Blind and Handicap for free use of
Memorial Auditorium on March 3, 1992 for their dress rehearsal and again on
March 7, 1992 for their annual ice show.
The Skating Association for the Blind-and Handicap (SABAH) is a
non-profit organization assisting handicapped persons through the instruction
and development of ice skating skills to improve their coordination, motor
skills and their overall health. With the assistance of this program, these
handicapped persons have been able to experience ice skating that they
otherwise may have been denied.
The Skating Association for the Blind and Handicap have agreed to supply
the necessary certificate of insurance, proper security and as mandated by New
York State Law, have medical personnel on staff in the emergency room located
in Memorial Auditorium.
The Board of Stadium and Auditorium hereby recommends that your Honorable
Body approve the free use of Memorial Auditorium on March 3, 1992 for dress
rehearsal and again on March 7, 1992 to the Skating Association for the Blind
and Handicap for the presentation of their annual ice show.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Stadium and Auditorium, dated February
12, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Chairman of Stadium and Auditorium be, and he hereby is,
authorized to grant free use of the Memorial Auditorium to the Skating
Association for the Blind and Handicap on March 3, 1992 and March 7, 1992 for
their annual ice show.
PASSED.
AYES- 12 NOES - 0.
FROM THE COMPTROLLER
No. 11
CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
DIVISION OF BUDGET & MANAGEMENT
DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT
We, James D. Griffin, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller,
do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 42 of the Charter, that it is necessary
that the sum of $5,000 be transferred and reappropriated from various accounts
in Capital Projects Fund - Division of Budget & Management, as set forth below:
The amounts to be transferred are unexpended balances of items contained
in the budget for the current fiscal year and will not be needed at this time
for the purpose for which they were appropriated.
DATED: BUFFALO, NEW YORK, JANUARY 6, 1992
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 12
FILING OF CITY FINANCIAL REPORT WITH NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER
Item No. 16 C.C.P. 01/21/92
This is to advise that the subject report has been filed with
the New York State Comptroller's Office this date, January 31, 1992.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 13
Interfund Loan Request
Due to changes in the Internal Revenue Code enacted in 1986, I
have had to develop new procedures to implement the financing of the Capital
Improvements Budget. One of these procedures is an interfund loan from the
City General Fund to the City, Board and Enterprise Capital Projects Funds. The
interfund loan will then be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are
issued to finance these projects.
As of today, we have one request for money to finance various projects
and we will not reenter the bond market until more projects have requested
funding.
We are requesting that you approve an interfund cash loan from the
General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $330,000 for
Reconstruction of Fire Headquarters. The loan will be repaid when Bond
Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued.
From To Account Repayment
Date Total
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj. 200-402-065 BAN/Bond Sale $330,000
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller dated February 3, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to to make an
interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $330,000.00 for the Reconstruction of Fire Headquarters.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 14
Request for Interfund Cash Loans
Due to changes in the Internal Revenue Code enacted in 1986, I
have had to develop new procedures to implement the financing of the Capital
Improvements Budget. One of these procedures is an interfund loan from the
City General Fund to the City, Board and Enterprise Capital Projects Funds. The
interfund loan will then be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are
issued to finance these projects.
As of today, we have two requests for money to finance various projects
and we will not reenter the bond market until more projects have requested
funding.
We are requesting that you approve an interfund cash loan from the
General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $135,000 for
Acquisition & Rehabilitation of 1170 Broadway into Information Center and
$16,100 for the Squaw Island Remediation Project. The loans will be repaid
when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued.
From To Account Repayment
Date Total
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj. 200-717-068 BAN/ Bond Sale $135,000
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj. 200-717-089 BAN/ Bond Sale $16,100
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller dated February 11, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to to make an
interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $135,000.00 for the Acquisition and Rehabilitation of 1170 Broadway
into an Information Center and $16,100.00 for the Squaw Island Remediation
Project.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 15
Results of Negotiations 993 Ellicott, E 39.33' N of Edna Vacant Land: 38.86' by
62' N Assessed Valuation: $1,200
Item # 19, C.C.P., 10/1/91
In the above captioned item your Honorable Body authorized the
Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, to negotiate a private sale
with Mrs. Josephine Shaw of 997 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, New York. Mrs. Shaw
intends to purchase this property in order to expand her yard and parking for
personal vehicles.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Jerome E.
Goldstein Appraiser, 1060 Ellicott Square Building, Buffalo ,New York 14203.
He has estimated the fair market value of the subject property to be Twelve
Hundred Dollars ($1,200), or Forty-seven Cents ($.47) a square foot. The
Division of Real Estate has investigated the sales of similar properties in the
subject area. The sale prices range from Nineteen Cents ($.19) a square foot
to A Dollar Five ($1.05) a square foot.
The results of our negotiations are that Mrs. Josephine Shaw has agreed
and is prepared to pay One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for the subject property.
She has also agreed to pay for the costs of the appraisal, transfer tax and
cost of the legal description.
Mrs. Shaw's offer represents about Thirty-nine Cents ($.39) a square
foot. This property lacks sufficient depth to accommodate any type of new
construction, limiting its use.
Therefore, I am recommending that your Honorable Body approve the offer
of Mrs. Josephine Shaw, 997 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, New York in the amount of
One Thousand Dollars ($1,000). I am further recommending that your Honorable
Body authorize the Mayor to execute a deed for the transfer of the property.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the above communication from the Comptroller, dated January 29,
1992, be received and filed; and
That the offer of Josephine Shaw, residing at 997 Ellicott Street,
Buffalo, New York, in the sum of One Thousand ($1000.00) Dollars to purchase:
993 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, New York be and hereby is accepted; and
That the appraisal report, requested by the City, and transfer tax, and
cost of legal description will be paid by the purchaser; and
That the Mayor be, and he hereby is, authorized to execute a deed, and
the Comptroller be authorized to deliver the same, in accordance with the terms
of sale upon which the bid was submitted.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 16
Results of Negotiations 21 Kingsley, S 165' E Jefferson Vacant Lot: 28' x 117'
Assessed Valuation: $490
Item # 20, C.C.P. 4/16/91
Your Honorable Body authorized the Office of the comptroller,
Division of Real Estate, to negotiate a private sale with St. John's Lodge #
16, 1213 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14208. The Lodge intends to
improve this Parcel for parking purposes to alleviate parking congestion during
Lodge meeting hours.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Cleon O.
Service, Newton Realty Company, 2152 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14214. He
has estimated the market value of the subject property to be Nine Hundred
Dollars ($900).
The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sales of similar
properties in the area. The sales indicate average values in the amount of
Thirty-Nine Cents (.39) to Fifty Cents (.50) a square foot. This would
indicate a value for the subject property to be between Thirteen Hundred
($1,300) and Sixteen Hundred ($1,600) Dollars. The Lodge's offer of Seven
Hundred Dollars ($700) represents about 25% less than the appraiser's value and
about 45% less than the Division of Real Estate's estimate of value.
Therefore, I am recommending that Your Honorable Body Receive and File
the offer of Seven Hundred Dollars ($700) from the St. John's Lodge #16 since,
the offer does not represent a fair market value for the property.
REFERRED TO THE COMMlTTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 17
Nicholas Costantino offer to
purchase Vernon Triangle Park
Item # 86, C.C.P. 1/21/92
The above item is referred to the Committee on Legislation, Comptroller
and Corporation Counsel's Office for a response. The above item is an offer
from Mr. Nicholas Costantino to purchase City property commonly known as Vernon
Triangle Park for One Dollar ($1).
The above property' is located at the North West corner of Main and
Vernon Place. In the late 1970's improvements were made at the North West
corner in order to improve traffic exiting from Vernon Place onto Main Street
creating an excess parcel of land located in the' street right-of-way. It is
my understanding that Community Development block grant funds were used to
develop the excess land into a park area. Although this is called Vernon
Triangle Park records do not indicate that this land was designated as a park.
Since this parcel involves a former street and City right-of-way Mr.
Costantino's request should be reviewed by Public Works and the City Planning
Board for their recommendations.
The Common Council may vote to abandon and then sell the property through
appraisal or at public auction, per Article 27 of the City Charter. The Common
Council may also grant a mere license to Mr. Costantino to use the property.
The proper insurances should be required if a license is granted.
Should the Common Council approve the abandonment and sale the Office of
the Comptroller, through the Division of Real Estate will employ its usual
procedures and report the results back to the Common Council for final
approval.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 18
Grant-In-Aid Funds
Item No. 173, C.C.P. 2/4/92
In response to your concerns about Resolution # 173 CCP February
4, 1992, our policy is as follows:
1. The contract "boilerplate" language for all grant-in-aid recipients
requires that each grantee submit a report of expenditures to our office for
the previous fiscal year by July 31. If the report is not received by then, or
if the report indicates that all monies have not been spent, we will not make
the final payment of the current fiscal year grant until the matter is
resolved. The contract states that any unspent monies must be returned to the
City unless the Common Council agrees to allow the grantee to keep the money
and spend it according to the budget during the following fiscal year.
2. Our office instituted the policy regarding holding up current fiscal year
payments in the Summer of 1991 in an attempt to tighten internal controls with
respect to these grants.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 19
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1991
Submitted herewith is the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
of the City of Buffalo for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1991. Included
therein is the Audit Report of Ernst and Young, Certified Public Accountants.
Pursuant to Section 35 of the General Municipal Law, the Common Council
may, at its discretion, prepare a written response to this report and file such
response with the City Clerk as a public record not later than May 4, 1992.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 20
1992 Legislative Package
Attached is a copy of the 1992 Legislative Package as prepared
by this office. It is my contention that these proposals will enhance the
financial operations of the City by providing additional management tools and
greater flexibility of available resources.
This package has been forwarded to all members of the Western New York
delegation to the New York State Legislature as well as several key leaders in
State government and administration.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATlON.
No. 21
Vehicle Assignments
As requested per Common Council Resolution No. 235 dated February
4, 1992, the Department of Audit and Control has two vehicles assigned on a
24-hour basis. The Comptroller has a leased 1987 Oldsmobile 4DSD, EGZ-505,
1G3H45435HW34315, and Wendell Whitaker has a 1989 Chevy Van, A65237,
2GCEG25H5K4117932.
The department has another vehicle which is not assigned to any official
or employee on a 24-hour basis. The vehicle is a 1984 Chevy Van, B-60431,
1GCEG25H3E4175719.
REFERRED TO THE COMMlTTEE ON LEGlSLATION.
No. 22
Overtime Report
The attached report is an update of overtime expenditures by Department
and year end projections based on current spending practices.
The end of January represents approximately 58% completion of the current
fiscal year. Therefore, if a department has used less than 58% of their
overtime budget, they are operating within their means. By contrast, if a
department has exceeded 58% of their overtime budget, that department should
review its operations in order not to exceed their appropriation.
This report shows that although most departments are in line with their
overtime appropriations, certain City departments are depleting their overtime
budgets at an accelerated rate. For example, the Police Department has already
expended 99.9% of its overtime budget and, at current spending levels, it is
projected to expend 171.2% of its overtime budget. The Department of Streets
has expended 78.2% of its overtime budget and is projected to exceed that,
budget by 134%. Most notably, the Fire Department has already expended 190.3%
of its overtime budget and is projected to exceed their appropriation by
326.2%. As a whole, the City of Buffalo has already over spent its entire
year's appropriation 100.6%. In addition, if current spending levels for
employee overtime continue it is projected that overtime expenditures will
exceed appropriations by 172.4% which translates to more than $2.2 million.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 23
Report on the Number of City of
Buffalo Employees Living Outside the City
Item # 165, C.C.P. 2/4/92
As per Item # 165, C.C.P. 2/4/92, attached is a department list
of City of Buffalo employees who currently live outside the City.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 24
Payroll Audit of Street Sanitation Department
In response to the directive requiring the Comptroller to file
audit reports with the Common Council, I hereby submit copies of the Department
of Street Sanitation Payroll Audit Report.
We found serious breakdowns and weaknesses in the recording and reporting
of payroll for employees in the Department of Street Sanitation which generally
involved:
- No record of an arrival and departure time for regular and overtime hours
- Missing time sheets
- Employees signing in for other employees
- Co-mingling of regular and overtime hours
- No supervisory approval for regular and overtime hours
- Employees being improperly paid
- Incorrect pay codes on time sheets for regular and overtime hours
The Department should undertake a study to determine if any cost benefit
would result from having only one day shift with more Sanitation trucks
utilized on it.
REFERRED TO THE STREETS DEPARTMENT OVERSIGHT TASK FORCE.
No. 25
Report of Audit Pilot Field Lease
In response to the directive requiring the Comptroller to file
audit reports with the Common Council, I hereby submit copies of the Pilot
Field lease audit report for the period July 1, 1988 to March 31, 1991.
Our report has verified that lease revenues for the above period totaled
$3,653,500.89.
Please note that Common Council Proceeding No. 169, dated December 23,
1991 and titled "Request Information Pilot Field Tent Party Receipts" is
addressed in our comment no. 4 of this report.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 26
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment to become effective January 7, 1992 in the Department
of Audit and Control, Division of Data Processing James Seguin 91 Larchmont
Rd., Buffalo 14216 to the position of Systems Support Analyst, Provisional at
the starting salary of $341389.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
No. 27
Appointments to Special Committees and Task Forces
Pursuant to Section 26 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo,
I hereby make the following appointments to Special Committees and Task Forces:
SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Special Committee on C.A.T.V.
Pitts, Arthur, Higgins, LoTempio, Zuchlewski.
TASK FORCES:
Auditorium and Stadium Task Force
Pitts, Coppola, Fahey, Zuchlewski, Henry Nowak, Anthony Masiello,
Dennis Gorski, Roger Blackwell, Vincent Tese, Charles Rosenow, George Gould,
George Wessel, William Greeley, Women for Downtown/Designee, Donald Quinlan,
Rev. Bennett Smith.
Education Funding Formula Review Task Force
Higgins, Amos, Zuchlewski, Judith Fisher, Mozella Richardson,
Dr. Oscar Smuckler.
Police Reorganization Task Force
Fahey, Arthur, Bell, LoTempio, Michael Trimboli, Ralph Degenhart,
Edward C. Hempling, Richard Donovan, Kenneth R. Kirby, Richard Planavsky,
George J. Panepinto, Martha Dippel, James J. McMahon, Craig Speers, William
Dunford, Levirn Hill, John V. Elmore.
Streets Department Oversight Task Force
Higgins, Coppola, Zuchlewski, Bart Sumbrum/Designee, John Scardino
(This Task Force will expire on April 30, 1992)
This is also to inform you that the following named Special Committees or
Task Forces will not be reappointed as their work has been completed:
Special Committee- Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency
Special Committee- Community Development
Special Committee- Downtown Stadium Operator
Special Committee- Negotiate Erie Basin Marina Lease
Special Committee- Recodification
Special Committee- Taylor Law Impasse
Special Committee- Waterfront
Arts and Cultural Funding Advisory Task Force
Child Care Task Force
Downtown Parking Task Force
Fee Increase Task Force
Great Northern Grain Elevator Task Force
Hispanic Task Force
Juvenile Delinquency Task Force
Landlord Tenant Relations and Housing Condition Task Force
Noise Ordinance Task Force
Parks Department Oversight Task Force
War Memorial Stadium Oversight Task Force
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT
No. 28
Request to Lease/Purchase
Computer Hardware and Software
This correspondence is written to inform Your Honorable Body about
an important budget request for computer hardware and software. This request
will be addressed in the Department of Assessment's 1992-93 budget proposal.
However, I believe it would be helpful if we could start discussions concerning
this request as soon as possible.
Beginning in the year 1993, the State of New York's Division of
Equalization and Assessment will be requiring all assessing jurisdictions to
file the "Assessors Annual Report" and the "Real Property Sales Report" in a
new computerized format. This new computerized format for filing Buffalo's
assessment reports with the State will be different from the format that is
currently being used by the City.
The State's Division of Equalization and Assessment is changing its
computerized Real Property Information System statewide to a newer and expanded
system called the Real Property System. In the past the City's mainframe
computer was able to mimic the State's older Real Property Information System.
The State accepted the City's "Assessor's Annual Report" and "Real Property
Sales Report" in this mimicked computerized format. However, it will no longer
be practical nor cost beneficial for the City's Data Processing Division to
mimic the State's new Real Property System on its mainframe computer beginning
in the year 1993.
I have asked Mr. Zebracki of the City Data Processing Division if it was
possible for his Division to put up the State's Real Property System on the
City's mainframe computer. In meetings held with myself, Mr. Zebracki, and
Division of Equalization and Assessment representatives, it was determined that
the State's Real Property System could not practically be installed on the
City's mainframe computer. The conclusion was that the best and most cost
beneficial alternative is for the Department of Assessment to purchase an
I.B.M. AS400, Model 35. The I.B.M. AS400, Model 35 is designed and has the
capacity to use the State's Real Property System.
Throughout the State, other assessing jurisdictions are confronted with
the same dilemma of converting to the State's new Real Property System.
Locally, the counties of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Alleghany and the City of
Niagara Falls resolved this dilemma by purchasing the I.B.M. Computer AS400.
In addition, Hamburg and the County of Niagara are considering the purchase of
the I.B.M. Computer AS400. All the local assessing jurisdictions in Erie
County are faced with either upgrading their present computer systems or
purchasing new equipment in order to operate in the State's new Real Property
System. Such towns as Amherst, Tonawanda, Clarence, Orchard Park, Cheektowaga,
and Wales are currently reviewing their computer options under the State's new
Real Property System.
After consultations with representatives of the City's Data Processing
Division, the State Division of Equalization and Assessment, and I.B.M., the
Department of Assessment has concluded that in order to assess real property in
a modern computerized environment, it will be necessary to purchase the I.B.M.
Computer AS400, Model D35.
This I.B.M. Computer is capable of storing and running the City's
Assessment Data Management File which is now stored on the County of Erie's
mainframe computer. In addition, it is also capable of storing and running the
State's new Real Property Systems as well as many in-house assessment analysis
programs. Because this computer is user friendly, many of this department's
assessment analysis, reports and programs can be performed by departmental
employees. As a result, Assessor's requests for assessment analysis and
reports from the Division of Data Processing can be significantly reduced.
However, the mainframe computer must still be used to maintain the present
computerized tax receivables accounts and to operate the assessment system for
other departments. Data Processing will continue to print tax bills and
process daily cash accounting on the present mainframe.
The cost of the I.B.M. Computer AS400, Model D35 with its necessary
accompanying costs for hardware, software and installation amounts to two
hundred fifty-five thousand six hundred dollars ($255,600.00). The amount of
two hundred fifty-five thousand six hundred dollars ($255,600.00) can be
financed through I.B.M. over five years at an annual cost of fifty-one thousand
one hundred twenty dollars ($51,120.00).
If the City of Buffalo completes its 1993-94 assessment update according
to New York State's guidelines and implements the State's Real Property System,
the City can apply for State Maintenance Aid of two dollars ($2.00) per parcel
for each year that the City complies with the State's guidelines for Assessment
Administration. This could amount to approximately one hundred ninety-four
thousand dollars ($194,000) for each year of State compliance. Because of the
State's Maintenance Aid program which was established to improve Assessment
Administration, it is possible for the City to begin to offset the cost of the
I.B.M. computer sometime in the year 1995. I have enclosed, for your review, a
letter from the Division of Equalization and Assessment which addresses the
issue of New York State Maintenance Aid for the City of Buffalo.
If the Department of Assessment does not have the I.B.M. Computer in
place by the year 1993 to administer its Assessment function, the strong
possibility exists that equalization rates, special franchise assessments and
railroad ceiling assessments prepared for the City by the State will not be
developed in a timely fashion. The result for the City could be delayed
budgets and tax bills. Therefore, I strongly recommend that the City make every
effort possible to grant this budget request and purchase the I.B.M. Computer
A5400, Model D35.
I am respectfully requesting a hearing before Your Honorable Body to
discuss this matter in greater detail. Representatives from the City's Data
Processing Division, the State Division of Equalization and Assessment, and
I.B.M. will be available to answer any questions you may have concerning this
matter. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
No. 29
Monthly Report Licenses Issued
January 1992
I am respectfully submitting the enclosed report of licenses issued
in the month of January 1991 by the Division of License.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 30
Extension of Time on Contract Reconstruction of
Precinct # 4
485 Michigan Avenue
In accordance with the terms of the contract between the City
of Buffalo and Goodwin Electric Corp. the work should have been completed by
November 13, 1992.
Due to a change in contract on this project this contractor could not complete
the work of project on time. This is the first extension of time on this
project.
I have granted an extension of time to January 3, 1992 to Goodwin Electric,
Inc. to complete the work of their contract.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 31
Extend Time Contract Reconstruction of Various Rooms Masten CAO Center 735
Humboldt Parkway Buffalo, NY
In accordance with the terms of the contract between the City
of Buffalo and Baker Development C-91635800, the work should have been
completed by December 11, 1991.
Due to a change in contract on this project this contractor could not complete
his work on time. This is the first extension of time on this project.
I have granted an extension of time to February 28, 1992 to Baker Development
to complete the work of their contract.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 32
General Construction Work
University Heights Community Center
Buffalo, New York
In accordance with the terms of the contract between the City
of Buffalo and Concept Construction Co., C-91592600, the work should have been
completed by November 23, 1991.
Due to a delay from adjacent property owner in executing easement license
agreement and subsequent winter weather 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 l, 1992 to Concept Construction to
complete the work of their contract.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 33
Emergency work to rectify power supply problem for elevator at PRCC Community
Center 254 Virginia Street
On February 3, 1992 S & S Repair Shop, Inc. was called upon to
perform electrical work to rectify a power supply problem for the elevator
system at the Puerto Rican Community Center. This work will be performed on a
time and material basis at a cost not to exceed $1,200.00. Funds are available
for this project in the Division of Buildings.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 34
Report of Bids Air Conditioning Units (Materials Only) Delaware Park Casino
I advertised for on January 30, 1992 and received the following
sealed proposals which were publicly opened and read on February 11, 1992.
BH Refrigeration $16,789.00
Quackenbush Co. $20,960.00
Colgate Heating Corp. $28,825.00
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids
received and that BH Refrigeration in the amount of $16,789.00 is the lowest
responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications.
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 are in B/F
200-402-092 - Division of Buildings.
Estimate for this work was $20,000.00.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, dated
February 11, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to
award a contract for Air Conditioning Units (Materials Only) Delaware Park
Casino, to BH Refrigeration, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of
$16,789.00, with said cost to be charged against the B/F 200-402-092 - Division
of Buildings.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 35
Report of Bids
HVAC Air Distribution System
(Materials Only)
Delaware Park Casino
I advertised on January 30, 1992 and received the following sealed
proposals which were publicly opened and read on February 11, 1992.
Engelhaupt Co. ,Inc. 22,923.00
Buffalo Sheet Metals 24,525.00
Niagara Frontier Sheetmetal, Inc. 24,970.00
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids
received and that Engelhaupt Co. ,Inc. in the amount of $22,923.00 is the
lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications.
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 are in B/F
200-402-092 - Division of Buildings.
Estimate for this work was $25,000.00.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, dated
February 11, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to
award a contract for HVAC Air Distribution System (Materials Only) Delaware
Park Casino, to Engelhaupt Co., Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the
amount of $22,923.00, with said cost to be charged against the B/F 200-402-092
-Division of Buildings.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 36
Report of Bids
Contract No. 17
Water Filtration Plant, Zebra Mussel Control
As authorized by your Honorable Body in Item No. 41 of Common
Council Proceeding of May 28, 1991, plans and specifications were prepared and
sealed proposals accepted for Contract No. 17, Water Filtration Plant, Zebra
Mussel Control.
I submit the following report of all bids received which were opened in
my office at 11:00 a.m. on February 6, 1992:
Contract No. 17G - General Construction for the Base Bid and Alternates B, C, D
and E (Alternate A excluded):
D.A. Elia Construction Corporation
176 Vulcan Street
Buffalo, New York 14207 $ 1,225,125.00
John W. Danforth Company
1940 Fillmore Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14214 $ 1,341,300.00
Nichter Utility Construction Company, Inc.
344 Vulcan Street
Buffalo, New York 14207 $ 1,357,950.00
Herbert F. Darling, Inc.
131 California Drive
Williamsville, New York 14221 $ 1,801,631.00
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of
all bids received and that D.A. Elia Construction Corporation, 176 Vulcan
Street, Buffalo, New York is the lowest responsible bidder for Contract No.
17-G, General Construction for the Base Bid and Alternates B, C, D and E
(Alternate A excluded) for the Water Filtration Plant, Zebra Mussel Control,
with their quotation of $1,225,125.00.
Contract No. 17E - Electrical Construction, Water Filtration Plant, Zebra
Mussel Control:
CIR Electrical Construction Corp.
1067 Harlem Road
Buffalo, New York 14227 $70,130.00
T.H. Green Electric Company, Inc.
235 Metro Park
Rochester, New York 14623 $77,713.00
Weydman Electric, Inc.
747 Young Street
Tonawanda, New York 14150 $77,716.00
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of
all bids received and that CIR Electrical Construction Corporation, 1067 Harlem
Road, Buffalo, New York is the lowest responsible bidder for Contract No. 17E,
Electrical Construction for the Water Filtration Plant, Zebra Mussel Control,
with their quotation of $70,130.00.
Contract No. 17H - Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Water
Filtration Plant, Zebra Mussel Control:
Quackenbush Company, Inc.
505 Franklin Street
Buffalo, New York 14202 $51,387.00
Mollenberg-Betz, Inc.
300 Scott Street
Buffalo, New York 14203 $54,300.00
John W. Danforth Company
1940 Fillmore Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14214 $58,407.00
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of
all bids received and that Quackenbush Company, Inc., 505 Franklin Street,
Buffalo, New York is the lowest responsible bidder for Contract No. 17H,
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Water Filtration Plant, Zebra
Mussel Control, with their quotation of $51,387.00.
I respectfully request that your Honorable Body authorize the
Commissioner of Public Works to enter into a contract with D.A. Elia
Construction Corporation for Contract 17G - General Construction for the Base
Bid and Alternates B, C, D and E (Alternate A) in the amount of $1,225,125.00,
CIR Electrical Construction Corporation for Contract No. 17E - Electrical in
the amount of $70,130.00 and Quackenbush Company, Inc. for Contract No. 17H
-Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning in the amount of $51,387.00 and that
same be charged to the Division of Water's Capital Projects Fund. Bonds for
this project will be sold in the February, 1992 bond sale.
The Engineer's estimate for this work was $1,500,000.00.
REFERRED TO THE COMMlTTEE ON FlNANCE.
No. 37
Change in Contract
Old First Ward Community Center Republic & Tennessee Streets
I herewith submit to Your Honorable Body the following change
in contract for the New Building, Old First Ward Community Center, Republic &
Tennessee Sts., Buffalo, New York, Burgio & Campofelice, Inc. C-91610400:
1. Additional drilling for cassions. ADD $21,260.00
This change was caused by excessive demolition debris buried in site.
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Thirty-nine
Thousand and Seven and 00/100 Dollars ($22,227.00).
Summary Original Amount of Contract $1,567,037.00
Change Order No. 1 CCP 53 12-23-91 ADD 834.59
Change Order No. 2 ADD 2,734.62
Amount of this change (No. 3) ADD 21,260.00
Revised Amount of Contract $1,591,866.21
This change could not be foreseen at the time contract was let. Costs have
been reviewed by the Department of Public Works and found to be fair and
equitable.
Funds for this work are in B/F 200-402-024 - Division of Buildings.
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 Department of Public Works, dated
February 12, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to
issue a Change Order No. 3 to Burgio & Campofelice, Inc. C-91610400 in the
amount of $21,260.00 for additional work relating to the Old First Ward
Community Center, with said cost to be charged against the Division of
Buildings B/F 200-402-024.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 38
Reduction in Retention-Gr. # 302B
Bailey Avenue Reconstruction
Destro Brothers Construction Company
Contract # 91586000
Item # 34, C.C.P. 7/31/90
I hereby submit to your Honorable Body the following request for
a reduction in retention for the subject contract.
The contractor has essentially completed the project with less than 1% of
the contract remaining to be completed in the Spring of 1992. The value of the
work' remaining is $10,000.
Therefore, I am respectfully requesting your Honorable Body's
authorization to reduce the present 10% retention of the completed contract
work of approximately $126,500 to $20,000 or two times the value of the
uncompleted work.
It is respectfully requested and I recommend that your Honorable Body
authorize a reduction in retention from Destro Brothers Construction Company.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated
February 7, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to
grant a request for a reduction in retention for Bailey Avenue Reconstruction
Group #302B to Destro Brothers Construction Company Contract #9158600 from
$126,500.00 to $20,000.00.
PASSED.
AYES- 12 NOES - 0.
No. 39
Renewal of Contract
IWS - Waste Disposal Contract
The following information is being forwarded to Your Honorable
Body as requested during the Finance Committee Meeting of February 11, 1992.
The Sol id Waste Contract was bid on May 13, 1988 and included the following
bids:
INTEGRATED WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.
150,000 tons of garbage @ $7.40/ton = $1,110,000
30,000 tons of trash @ $24.30/ton = - 729,000
fixed fee of $125,000/month x 12 months = 1,500,000
$ 3,339,000
DOWNING
150,000 tons of garbage @ $10.08/ton = $1,512,000
30,000 tons of trash @ $46.56/ton = 1,396,800
fixed fee of $46,303.25/month x 12 months = 555,639
$3, 464, 439
BFI
150,000 tons of garbage @ $5.86/ton= $ 879,000
30,000 tons of trash @ $55.86/ton =- 1,675,800
fixed fee of $151,800/month x 12 months = 1,821,600
$4,376,400
The garbage price is for transfer and haul of putrescible solid waste from the
East side Transfer Station to Occidental Chemical's Waste to Energy Facility in
Niagara Falls.
The trash price is for the transfer, haul and disposal of the non-putrescible
solid waste from the East side Transfer Station to a landfill.
The fixed fee is to cover the bidder's expenses associated with capital costs
(Vehicles,, construction etc.).
The garbage and trash prices are subject to CPI escalation and environmental
cost increases due to governmental regulations. The fixed fee is not subject
to CPI increases.
The per ton prices for each fiscal year and their respective tonnages are
listed below:
Garbage Trash
1988/89 $7.40/152,762 $24/30/34,789
1989/90 7.80/160,172 25.60/35,548
1990/91 8.14/150,110 30.73/21,245
1991/92 8. 54/142,000* 32.25/22,000*
*estimates based upon mid-year totals
It is our desire to have the' $1,500,000 fixed fee divided by the tonnages to
establish a new per ton price. By doing this,, we will be saving more dollars
per ton as we recycle more material. Integrated is willing to do this and is
using the past calendar year (1991) as the base tonnage (152,704 tons garbage
plus 22,666 tons trash) to divide into the $1.5 million. This would add $8.55
to each per ton price.
The contract with Integrated also contains two (2) revenue generators for the
City. The first revenue is created from the sale of scrap that is separated
out of the trash loads. Metals and white goods (washers, dryers, stoves,
refrigerators, etc.) are sold by Integrated and we split '50/50 with the City
receiving the 'first $500,000. The revenue generated from this portion of the
contract has been:
1988/89 $ 45,488.98 (1316.21 tons)
1989/90 $ 26,556.99 ( 654.13 tons)
1990/91 $ 16,754.93 ( 399.29 tons)
1991/92 $ 5,405.54 ( 142.22 tons)
thru 11/30/91 only
This revenue is decreasing due to the amount of trash being recycled by Parker
Bay Consultants, Inc. at the Squaw Island Facility.
The second source of revenue is derived from the City receiving a fee for each
load of refuse taken in at the East Side Transfer Station that is not from the
City of Buffalo. This "outside" load fee was originally $10.00/vehicle. We
negotiated an increase in this fee last year to $25.00/vehicle with more than a
single axle and $10.00 for single axle vehicle. The revenue generated from
this portion of the contract has been:
1988/89 $ 0
1989/90 $ 2,140
1990/91 $68,635
1991/92 $78,850 thru 12/31/91
If your Honorable Body desires any further information please advise.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 40
Solicitation of Funds application
Excalibur Leisure Skills Center, Inc.
Attached is an application for Solicitation of Funds for Excalibur
Leisure Skills Center, Inc. to solicit funds in the Convention Center for the
1992 Great Lakes Fishing & Outdoor Exposition to be held March 25 to March 29,
1992. In accordance with Chapter 316, Article VI of the City of Buffalo
Ordinances, I hereby refer this matter to your Honorable Body.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 41
Recycling Analysis
As requested during the Legislation Committee Meeting of January
28, 1992 I have outlined below the quantities of recyclables collected in 1991,
the revenue received by the City from the SO/SO split on the sale of these
recyclables, and the estimated savings resulting from the difference between
recycling tipping fees and the haul/disposal rate for Solid Waste Disposal.
17,324,930 pounds of newspaper and corrugated
1,523,490 pounds of glass, cans and plastic containers
8,577,060 pounds of trash recycled at Squaw Island
4,301,160 pounds of yard waste composted
620,800 pounds of Christmas trees composted
10,533,780 pounds of street cut material stockpiled for site remediation of
Squaw Island
1,163,500 pounds of tires recycled
572,400 pounds of metal recycled at the East Side Station (thru 11/30/91)
80,000 pounds of waste oil recycled
4,000 pounds of batteries recycled
3,895 pounds of oil based paint recycled
14,980 pounds of telephone books
From the 50% portion of the sale of the newspaper, corrugated, glass, cans and
plastic containers, we have received $70,619.14 for materials sold in 1991.
From the sale of scrap metal recovered at the East Side Transfer Station we
have received $11,225.72 for metals sold through 11/31/91.
In addition to revenues received from the sale of recyclables, the City
benefits from a cost avoidance since this material was not landfilled or
incinerated as solid waste. We estimate that the cost avoidance for 1991 was
$256,332.15.
We are pleased to announce that magazines and catalogs can be added to the
curbside recycling program beginning on February 10, 1992. Residents are asked
to remove the front and back covers of these items and place the remaining
magazine/ catalog in with their newspapers (tied or placed into brown paper
bag) and put into the blue box on top or alongside their cans, glass and
plastic containers.
I am also enclosing a copy of the completed draft Comprehensive Recycling
Analysis as prepared by this department and submitted to the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation for their review/comments and
approval.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 42
Bailey Avenue Reconstruction - Seneca Street to Elk Street - Damage to Private
Sewer
Item No. 150, C.C.P. 11/1/88
When installing a traffic pole foundation (12' deep) on the above
mentioned project, we damaged the private sewer located in the rear of the
property at 30 Keppel Street. The damage was not discovered until
approximately six months after the foundation was installed.
The cost to repair this damage will not exceed $5,000. Funds for this
work are available in Division of Engineering Fund 200-401-538.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated
February 3, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to
repair a private sewer at 30 Keppel Street, damaged by the Department of Public
Works during installation of a traffic pole foundation, at a cost not to exceed
$5,000.00, the funds for which are available in Division of Engineering Fund
200-401-538.
PASSED.
AYES- 12 NOES - 0.
No. 43
Public Coin Phone Agreements
and Locations of Pay Phones on
City Property
Please be advised that the City of Buffalo, pursuant to a historic
franchise agreement with New York Telephone, receives commissions for all
permitted public coin phones pursuant to the attached "New York Telephone Agent
Commission Plan". Please also be advised that Mr. George Bein of Western New
York Communications, Inc. has sought "Right of Way" permission to place coin
phones at the corner of Box and Kehr, Traymore and Hertel and Perry Street. We
are currently negotiating with Mr. Bein to sign the attached agreement from
Western New York Communications.
A list of all current and licensed coin phones is also attached for your
perusal. Lastly, our License Inspector's have identified numerous violations
from various public coin phone vendors.
If a survey by our Engineering Divisions determines actual encroachment upon
City of Buffalo Right of Way, we will collect appropriate phone booth permit
fees.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 44
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment to become effective February 11, 1992 in the Department
of Public Works, Division of Engineering, Robert Fuchs 117 Sheffield Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14220 to the position of Superintendent of Traffic Signs & Pavement
Markings, Provisional, at the starting salary of $29,963.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 45
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment to become effective February 7, 1992 in the Department
of Public Works, Division of Buildings, Paul J. Rebholz 496 McKinley Pkwy.
Buffalo 14220 to the position of Principal Chief Stationary Engineer, Permanent
at the starting salary of $33,018.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKS
No. 46
VEHICLE ASSIGNMENTS
Resolution # 184, C.C.P. 2/4/92
The only vehicle used on a 24 hours basis is assigned to the Commissioner
of Parks. The license number is A11901.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
No. 47
Checks received
Item No. 104, C.C.P. 2/2/88
Per C.C.P. # 104 of February 2,1988, attached hereto please find
copies the following listed checks:
8155-00089908 $2750.60
8155-00090032 $1500.00
8155-00089906 $2567.00
TOTAL $6817.60
These checks were received by this Department and duly deposited in Trust &
Agency Account # 630-065-271-00-000.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 48
Vehicle Assignments
Resolution # 184, C.C.P. February 4, 1992
The following is the information that you requested regarding
members of our Department who are assigned vehicles on a 24-hour basis:
NAME ASSIGNMENT LICENSE#
Ralph V. Degenhart
Commissioner 3BB-663
Richard T. Donovan
Deputy Police Commissioner EVE-800
Joseph J. Scinta
Deputy Police Commissioner ETW-674
Frank L. Piracci
Deputy Police Commissioner ETD-844
Angelo P. Alessandra
Chief of Detectives B3X-697
John Brill
Inspector - Internal Affairs 9EB-960
Insp. Kevin Connors
Admin. & Communications ESD-173
Anthony Labedz District Inspector ESD-173
Michael Mattioli District Inspector ESD-170
Daniel Redmond District Inspector ESD-167
David Caruso District Inspector B5Y-281
William Mullen, Capt Pct. # 7/TTFB B3X-664
Michael McCarthy, Lt. S.W.A.T. 4BB-199
Anthony Gawron, Capt Traffic ETD-400
Frank Lustan, Capt Detective Division EVE-266
Daniel Tauriello Hostage Negotiator B2X-473
Philip Ramunno, Capt Narcotics B5Y-278
Joseph Riga, Lt. Narcotics Confidential
Martin Jurewicz, Lt. Narcotics Confidential
Ron Jakubczyk, Det Narcotics - Dog 4BB-391
Charles Fieramusca, Capt Homicide Chief EVE-802
James Rautenstrauch, Lt. Homicide ESL-772
John J. O'Keefe, Capt Burglary Task Force 2BB-210
Jacob Ulewski, Lt. S.W.A.T./Burglary Task Force ETP-350
Barton Simonian, Lt. Special Frauds ETB-807
George Loncar, Capt Planning & Analysis BFC-362
Edward Hempling, Capt Combat Grant/Comm. 3EP-907
Timothy Scioli, Lt. Police Community Services
(Disasters Call-Out) ERA-693
Jim Tamsen, PO Crime Stoppers-Disasters BFC-421
Peter Dubiel, Lt. Accident Investigation Unit B5X-726
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 49
"Request Reports-Arena Roller Rink"
Resolution #59, C.C.P. January 7, 1992
On December 30, 1991, Precinct 116 Detective Personnel investigated
a Crime Report concerning an assault by a gang of Black males/females; with one
individual as the key aggressor. The incident occurred at approximately 2345
hours on December 27, 1991 at the Arena Roller, 47 E. Amherst Street, Buffalo,
New York. The victim was the mother of a teenage daughter who had been
threatened earlier by the same gang. The victim, who required medical attention
for her injuries, could not provide positive identification on the individuals
responsible, however did provide investigating officers with nick names and
other vague names but without addresses of the perpetrators.
The Police Department follow-up is still very active to determine/establish the
identities of the person(s) responsible for the assault. Should this occur,
information required to initiate arrest warrant(s) can be furnished the victim
and the City Court Warrant Clerk Office. The criminal charge(s) would depend on
the extent of injuries sustained by the complainant. The resultant charge(s)
would more than likely be for Assault; degree to be determined.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE
No. 50
Auxiliary Fire Corps
C.C.P. # 202, 1/21/92
As Commissioner of Fire, l have asked that proceedings be instituted
as provided for under the New York State Civil Defense Act, to deconsolidate
the City of Buffalo from the present consolidated office of Civil Defense in
Erie County.
This will allow the continued operation of the Corps as a relief unit for city
fire companies and/or other Civil Defense or emergency use of the Auxiliary
Fire Corps under the jurisdiction of the City of Buffalo.
Under New York State Law, there is a 180 day waiting period before the City of
Buffalo can re-establish the Corps. As soon as this waiting period is over,
the City of Buffalo will immediately place the Corps back, into service as an
active part of the City of Buffalo Civil Defense as authorized under NYS Law.
They will then be able to continue their previous duties under the auspices of
this Department.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 51
Vehicle Assignments
CCP 235 2/4/92
The following Members of the Buffalo Fire Department are assigned
City Vehicles on a 24 hour basis:
NAME TITLE LICENSE NUMBER
Paul S. Shanks Commissioner of Fire ETW 974
James N. Bulger Deputy Fire Commissioner A30488
Paul A. Kurzdorfer Deputy Fire Commissioner 2BB-100
Alfred Mehltretter Battalion Chief B60-581
Chief of Training responds to multiple alarm fires and other incidents as
needed.
Geary Zwick Battalion Chief B60-485
Chief of Communications responds to multiple alarms.
Fred Larson Battalion Chief B60437
Chief of Fire Prevention responds during off duty hours to serious Code
violations of Fire Prevention and other incidents as needed.
Ronald Endle Battalion Chief B60558
Safety Officers/Hazardous Materials Officer, responds to major fires as well as
hazardous materials incidents and other calls as needed.
William Dill Fire Lieutenant 8BX 916
Officer in charge of Fire Investigation Unit, responds to major fires as well
as incidents involving Civilian injuries or deaths and to other incidents as
needed.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATlON.
FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
No. 52
Opinion-Appointment of Paralegal Assistant
Item No. 20, C.C.P. 2/4/92
You have requested an opinion as to whether the Common Council
has the authority to amend an approving appointment from November, 1990 to
reflect an upgrading on a retroactive basis.
When the individual in question began her employment with the City on November
15, 1990, her title was that of Paralegal Assistant funded at Salary Step 1,
i.e. $24,297.
During the 1991-92 budget process, the Mayor agreed to fund the position at the
second step. The Common Council, however, approved funding the position at the
fifth step as it appears in the existing 1991-92 Budget.
Pursuant to Section 35-4 of the City Ordinances, the Council is given authority
to appoint an individual to a step higher than the minimum upon the written
recommendation of the appointing power stating the reasons therefor. This
section, however, does not address retroactive appointments and no other
authority can be found empowering the Council to do so. Even assuming the
Council has authority under Section 35-4 to retroactively amend the step at
which the individual was appointed, there exists no authority in either the
Charter or the City Ordinances which would permit such action dating back to a
prior fiscal year the budget for which did not contain sufficient funds for the
higher salary step, and at best such appointment could only be effective
retroactively to the date the City budget contained sufficient funds for the
higher step.
Additionally, I am concerned that such action by Your Honorable Body may well
constitute an improper labor practice for it is a unilateral action benefitting
a particular employee in contravention of the collective bargaining agreement.
For the foregoing reasons, it is my opinion that the Common Council does not
have authority to amend an approving appointment on a retroactive basis.
REFERRED TO THE COMMlTTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 53
Vehicle Assignments
Item No. 184, C.C.P., 2/4/92
Please be advised that there are no city-owned vehicles assigned
to any member of the Law Department on any basis.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGlSLATION.
No. 54
Amending Section 53 (Vehicle, City-Owned)
Item No. 230, C.C.P., 1/21/92
You have referred the above item to the Law Department for comment.
Please be advised that insofar as the proposed Ordinance Amendment affects the
power of elective officers therein to designate certain employees for use of
city-owned vehicles or to regulate the use of such vehicles by such employees,
it is my Judgment that such legislation would be an impermissable intrusion on
the administrative functions of such elected officials in that it proposes to
abolish, transfer or curtails the power of such elective officers in the
performance of their official duties.
REFERRED TO THE STREETS DEPARTMENT OVERSIGHT TASK FORCE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
No. 55
REPORT OF BIDS
WALDEN PARK
STORAGE BUILDING
As authorized by Your Honorable Body per item # 64, CCP 5/14/91
the Department of Community Development advertised for and received the
following sealed bids for construction of the Walden Park Storage Building,
which were opened and publicly read aloud on January 28, 1992.
CONTRACTOR BASE BID ALT # 1 ALT # 2
LCP Construction $41,301.00 $2,990.00 $6,150.00
589 Northland Ave.
Buffalo, N.Y. 14221
Cloverbank Constr. $46,200.00 $3,900.00 $6,800.00
5191 Genesee St.
Bowmansville NY 14026
Miller Enterprises $49,400.00 $2,900.00 $6,000.00
584 Taunton Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14216
Baker Development $50,500.00 $2,829.00 $6,279.00
1251 Electric Ave.
Lackawanna NY 14218
Enviro Concerns Inc. $55,464.00 $2,500.00 $3,880.00
395 East Ferry St.
Buffalo NY 14208
Seneca Hawk Inc. $55,990.00 $2,500.00 $5,500.00
229 Lake St.
Hamburg, NY 14075
Nichter Constr $56,444.00 $3,400.00 $5,900.00
26 Arthur Street
Buffalo NY 14207
Surianello Constr. $57,600.00 $2,600.00 $6,000.00
635 Wyoming Ave.
Buffalo NY 14215
J.J. Juliano Constr $76,000.00 $3,650.00 $8,050.00
3788 Broadway
Cheektowaga NY 14227
-Alternate # 1, construct driveway with compacted # 2 crusher run stone
-Alternate # 2, construct driveway with asphalt paving I hereby certify that
the preceding is a true and correct statement of all bids received. The
Engineers estimate for the work bid was $50,000.00. Funds for this project are
available in Parks Dept. Bond Fund 4200-601-035.
Therefore it is recommended that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner
of Community Development to contract with LCP Construction for the base bid
plus alternate # 2 in the amount of $47,451.00.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, dated
February 13, .1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to
award a contract for construction of the Walden Park Storage Building to LCP
Construction, the lowest responsible bidder for the base bid plus alternate #
2, in the amount of $47,451.00, with said cost to be charged against the Parks
Department Bond Fund 200-601-035.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 56
Vehicle Assignments
Item # 184, C.C.P., Feb. 4, 1992
In response to resolution # 184, C.C.P. February 4, 1992, "Request
all City Departments to Provide Information Concerning the use of City-Owned
Vehicles", please be advised that no one in the Department of Community
Development is assigned a city-owned vehicle on a 24-hour basis.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 57
Loss of Tops Corporate Headquarters
Item # 175 C.C.P. 2/4/92
As recently as last week I met with officials from Tops and repeated
our strong interest in having them consider the New Buffalo Industrial Park for
their corporate headquarters project. Several months ago we gave them a letter
outlining what incentives we could offer for such a project and which of their
requests we could reasonably accommodate. In response to that letter we were
advised that a decision had been made to "short list" two or three sites, all
outside the City.
REFERRED TO THE COMMlTTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
No. 58
Abandonment and Sale of Piper Street
Item No. 15, C.C.P. 2/4/92
At your April 16, 1991 meeting (Item No. 166), your Honorable
Body approved the abandonment and sale of Piper Street to Tops Markets, Inc.
subject to the condition that Tops Markets, Inc. grant to the City of Buffalo a
ten (10) foot wide easement along the south and east property lines of the
Piper Street right-of-way for public use in the Scajaquada Pathway Phase B
project. At your September 17, 1991 meeting (Item No. 145), your Honorable
Body approved the rescission of the aforementioned easement on the condition
that the rescission is approved by the Division of Planning with the
certification that it will have no effect on the proposed route of the
Scajaquada Pathway Phase B project. On February 4, 1992, the office of the
Comptroller, Division of Real Estate recommended that the Common Council
authorize the transfer of the abandoned portion of Piper Street to Tops
Markets, Inc. (Item No. 15).
The design of the Scajaquada Pathway Phase B project will be underway
later this year. One of the most important design issues to be addressed is
what is the safest and most cost effective means of getting pathway users
across Grant Street. Safety is a major concern because this phase of the
pathway is being designed for use by persons with disabilities. Rescission of
the Piper Street easement prior to design completion will limit our ability to
examine alternate pathway alignments and associated costs. We therefore cannot
approve rescinding the City's easement at this time.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGlSLATION.
No. 59
Use CDBG Funds -
subsidized New Housing
Item # 214, C.C.P., Jan. 21, 1992
In response to your communication of January 22, 1992 regarding
Item # 214, C.C.P. January 21, 1992 "Use C.D.B.G. Funds - subsidized New
Housing" please refer to a copy of the communication of December 31, 1991 from
the Buffalo Enterprise Development Corporation to the Department of Community
Development regarding the Annual Plan - UDAG Repayments.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMlC DEVELOPMENT.
No. 60
Industrial Development Land
Thruway Industrial Park - Phase II
New Buffalo Industrial Park
Item No. 177 C.C.P. December 23, 1991
In response to Your Honorable Body's resolution, I submit the
following report and corresponding maps:
The following projects are currently under construction at the New
Buffalo Industrial Park:
NEW BUFFALO INDUSTRIAL PARK
Disposition Parcel 4 (2 acres)
Niagara Tying Services, Inc. - Redeveloper
Total Project Cost: $500,000.
Project Description:
Redeveloper is proposing to construct a 16,000 sq. ft. facility for light
production. Closing Date 12/19/91
NEW BUFFALO INDUSTRIAL PARK -
5.5 Acres of Parcel # 5 along James E. Casey Drive
W.J.A., Inc. - Redeveloper
Total Project Cost: $1,500,000
Project Description:
Redeveloper is constructing a 55,000 SF office/light manufacturing/ warehousing
facility. Closing Date 10/30/91
PROJECTS UNDER DESIGNATION AT
NEW BUFFALO INDUSTRIAL PARK
NEW BUFFALO INDUSTRIAL PARK
Portion of Disposition Parcel 5 (3.5 acres)
Coyne Textile Services
Total Project Cost: $2,700,000
Project Description:
Redeveloper is proposing to construct a 43,000 sq. ft. building for use as an
industrial laundry facility.
NEW BUFFALO INDUSTRIAL PARK
Portion of Disposition Parcel 2 (5 acres)
TML Industries Ltd.
Total Project Cost: $1,500,000
Project Description:
Redeveloper is proposing to construct a 20,000 sq. ft. facility expandable to
160,000 sq. ft. in five years for the production of metal cans and containers.
THRUWAY INDUSTRIAL PARK - PHASE II
Disposition Parcel # 11 (3 to 4 acres) 6 month Designation
Unifirst Corporation - Redeveloper
Project Description:
Redeveloper is proposing to construct a 45,000 square foot building for use as
an industrial laundry facility.
THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS ARE CURRENTLY UNDER: CONSTRUCTION AT THRUWAY
INDUSTRIAL PARK:
THRUWAY INDUSTRIAL PARK PHASE II
Disposition Parcel 12 (6.39 Acres)
William Street Associates - Redeveloper
Total Project Cost: $2,500,000.
Project Description:
Redeveloper is proposing to construct a 59,999 sq. ft. building and will lease
the facility to the U.S. Postal Service for use as an automated delivery
center. Closing Date is 1/7/92.
In reference to future site needs, we feel we have sufficient acreage
available for light industrial development between New Buffalo and Thruway
Industrial Parks and the Free Trade Center on Rano Street.
Total acreage available at 'Thruway Industrial Park Phase II that is not
under designation or contract is 10.31+.
Total acreage available at New Buffalo Industrial Park that is not under
designation or contract is 55+.
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
No. 61
Office Space Report
The Division of Planning has conducted its study of downtown office
occupancy rates entitled, Inventory & Analysis of Office Space in the City of
Buffalo Central Business District From 1982 Through 1991, December 1991.
REFERRED TO THE COMMlTTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF STREETS
No. 62
Vehicle Assignments
Item # 184, C.C.P. February 4, 1992
The following individuals have use of a City-owned vehicle 24
hrs. a day:
Bart Sumbrum - Commissioner - License # A-69266
William Comello - Deputy Commissioner - License # B-41132
Stanley Kopec - Supt. Street San. - License # B-41165
Arthur Vito - Supt. Street San. - License # B-77855
William Kennedy - Supt. Street San. - License # B-41164
Fabian Tryjankowski Supt. Vermin/Animal Control License # B-41145
Raymond Flynn - Supt. Fleet Maintenance - License # EG-2176
Stanley Kopec, Arthur Vito & William Kennedy are each assigned designated
shifts, however, they are on 24 hour call city wide for any emergencies which
should arise such as snow, fire demolition, etc.
Fabian Tryjankowski has a tranquilizer rifle on the premises and controlled
drugs. When needed he has to come in to unlock the drugs to tranquilize animals
such as deer, vicious dogs and other wildlife.
Ray Flynn has a 3 shift operation to oversee and is therefore also on 24 hr.
call. He also comes in on weekends receiving no monetary compensation to review
the vehicles which will be available for Monday's work schedule.
The practice of assigning vehicles on a 24 hr. basis for Fabian Tryjankowski
and Ray Flynn was established before my appointment as Commissioner. The
explanations as to why these vehicles should be assigned to them on a 24 hr.
basis was furnished by them.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGlSLATION.
No. 63
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment to become effective February 3, 1992, in the Department
of Street Sanitation, William F. Kennedy 583 Ainsworth Pkwy Angola, New York
14006, to the position of Superintendent of Street Sanitation, Provisional, at
the starting salary of $28,035.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF INSPECTIONS AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
No. 64
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
LICENSING OF RENTAL HOUSING
ITEM NO. 176, C.C.P. 9/3/91
After reviewing the ordinance amendment for licensing of rental
housing business fees. I find as follows:
A. License - Bi annual - $25.00 per building is fine.
B. Application - $10.00- We are now charging regular fees of $10.00 for all
Multiple Dwellings, not for one and two family dwellings Now we will charge for
one and two family and I feel we should charge for commercial rental property.
C. Inspection - $30. 00 per building. We now charge $25.00 for a One and
two family dwelling which I feel is a very low price. Private companies are
getting anywhere from $75.00 to $100.00 per inspection. I also feel that
commercial buildings should not be included in these fees. Commercial
buildings take much more time and more inspections are need from various
departments.
1 - 4 Units - $10. 00
5 - 10 Units - $8.00 per unit
10 or more units $5. 00 per unit
These fees are fine.
D. Transfer - $25.00 - is fine.
We trust this will satisfy your inquiry.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 65
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT-LICENSING OF RENTAL HOUSING - BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 177, C.C.P. 9/3/91
After reviewing Ordinance Amendment New Chapter 264, Licensing
of Rental Housing Business, I am in full support of the new Chapter 264 for
licensing of Rental Housing Business. The department of Inspections &
Community Revitalization will do its' utmost to uphold this new Chapter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 66
PURCHASE OF LEAD TESTING EQUIPMENT WITH FUNDS CONTAINED IN YEAR 17 CDBG BUDGET
ITEM NO. 221, C.C.P. 7/23/91
With reference to the above subject, as stated in our Communication
of July 23, 1991, $15,000.00 was included in year 17 CDBG Budget, Project #92 -
50504 for an X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer, which would allow city inspectors to
detect lead based paint. We have been trying to locate one within our budget.
By purchasing this equipment we also must have inspectors trained in this
field. At present no one on this staff is trained in this field.
Meetings have been set with various agencies from the State, County, Federal
and City governments to have all agencies work hand in hand to try to find the
best means of abatement.
We trust this will satisfy your inquiry.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
No. 67
ESTABLISH POLICY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOUSING PROJECTS AND SELECTION OF
DEVELOPERS
ITEM # 161, C.C.P. 12/23/91
This is in response to the subject resolution which was referred
to this department for comment and/or recommendation.
The undersigned wholeheartedly agrees that redevelopment of any given area
should not occur in absence of input and recommendation from the affected
community and the District Councilmember. Although all redevelopment projects
are subject to common council review and approval by way of public hearings
which are conducted in conjuction with Land Disposition Agreements, I believe
District Councilmembers will attest to the fact that I have also made a
concerted effort to solicit input in the form of preliminary informal
discussions and that this process has occurred in all cases. My staff and I
have worked diligently in order to meet the goals and objectives of our
affordable housing programs and to insure implementation of those programs
within the parameters of City, State, and Federal guidelines. The City of
Buffalo, with the help of the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) and your
Honorable Body, has achieved unprecedented success to date in providing in
excess of 900 units of new housing to individuals and families who would
otherwise be priced out of the new housing market, and we have secured State
and Federal grant funds valued at approximately $24.1M in doing so. In
addition, and as you are aware, the program will generate hundreds of thousands
of dollars in tab revenue over a long term. Although I appreciate your
concerns, please be assured that there is consistency in regard to products
which are offered by participating developers whereby model sale prices do fall
within an acceptable range, i.e., if comparisons are properly made on a cost
per square foot basis and taking into consideration materials and
specifications. In conjunction with affected Community Based Organizations and
District Councilmembers, we have consistently imposed design restrictions upon
developers whereby no drastic or inappropriate changes have occurred within
established neighborhoods. It is also important to note that designs, sale
prices, and related project components are all subject to final approval by the
State Affordable Housing Corporation, the State Housing Trust Fund Corporation,
and/or the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency. In reference to your concern re. site
and developer selection, please note that developers of subsidized new housing
projects for any given area are designated by BURA upon recommendation from
this department. In this regard, our recommendations to BURA are made pursuant
to evaluation of responses to formal and/or informal requests for proposals
including, but not limited to, evidence of past involvement with new
construction projects, commitment(s) from the lender(s) to which application
would be made for construction financing, sample floor plans, model designs and
related materials, specifications, and cost breakdowns documenting square foot
costs and construction and sale prices etc. Departmental files contain this
type of evidentiary material for all participating developers. Your
recommendation concerning a graduated rang applied to purchase subsidies is
well taken and we have, in fact, already explored the concept with State
officials. In response to your final comment concerning the disposition of
vacant parcels which are targeted for redevelopment, i.e., from the City to
BURA at a cost to BURA of $1000, I would caution you in this regard inasmuch as
the ability to acquire sites at below market rate costs has been a real
incentive for participating developers, and since it is also likely that the
added cost would be incorporated into their products and thereby would
ultimately be incurred by the buyer.
I hope this information will satisfy your concerns and that your Honorable Body
will be assured that we are willing to cooperate in any way possible in order
to improve upon and/or insure the continued success of our affordable new
housing programs.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
No. 68
Memorandum of Agreement
City of Buffalo and Buffalo Crossing
Guards Association
July 1, 1990 through June 30, 1993
Attached please find a Memorandum of Agreement between the City
of Buffalo and the Buffalo Crossing Guards Association for the contract period
July l, 1990 through June 30, 1993.
This Agreement is applicable to approximately 180 employees, and provides
for a 5% salary increase for the fiscal year 1990-91, no salary increase for
the fiscal year 1991-92, and a 3% salary increase for the fiscal year 1992-93.
Your approval of this Memorandum of Agreement is respectfully requested.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Commissioner of Administration and
Finance, dated February 13, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Memorandum of Agreement by and between the City of Buffalo and
the Buffalo Crossing Guards Association for the contract period July l, 1990
through June 30, 1993, attached to the above communication, and executed by the
Commissioner of Administration and Finance and the Acting Director of Labor
Relations, for and on behalf of the City of Buffalo, be and hereby is ratified,
confirmed and approved.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 69
"Pilot Field Tent Party Revenue"
Item # 169, C.C.P. 12/23/91
Pursuant to a request by Councilmember Coppola in the Finance
Committee meeting of February 11, 1992, the revenues to the City generated by
tent parties at Pilot Field for the fiscal years audited by the City
Comptroller's office are listed below. This was calculated using the
information in item #4 (See attached) of the Audit report recently released by
the City Comptroller. The amount projected for the fiscal year ending on March
31, 1992 is approximately the same.
Year Amount
4/1/88-3/31/89 $13,847
4/1/89-3/31/90 17,110
4/1/90-3/31/91 15,752
I trust that this satisfies the Councilmember's request.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FlNANCE, THE COMPTROLLER AND THE CORPORATION
COUNSEL.
No. 70
INFORMATION - USE OF CITY OWNED VEHICLES
ITEM # 184, C.C.P.. February 4, 1992
The Department of Administration and Finance has one vehicle assigned
on a 24 hour basis. This vehicle is a 1986 Chevrolet, license number A56609,
assigned to me.
I have outlined the puree of this assignment in a previous communication
to Your Honorable Body.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 71
"Req. Ord.-Use of City Vehicles"
Item # 230, C.C.P. January 21, 1992
This is in response to your request for my comments and/or
recommendations
with respect to Item 1230, C.C.P. January 21, 1992, a request for an ordinance
amendment on the use of City of Buffalo vehicles on a twenty-four hour basis.
Current City policy is that "the Mayor, Comptroller and Council
President, and such department heads as designated by the Mayor shall be
allowed personal use of a City vehicle". I am one of the department heads the
Mayor has so designated.
When the Department of Transportation was disbanded in 1982, the Division
of Parking Enforcement was added to the Department of Administration and
Finance. Shortly thereafter, I received a City vehicle with a two-way radio to
monitor the activities of the Parking Enforcement Division.
Currently, the Division of Parking Enforcement operates on a 7 day a
week, 24 hour per day (except Sunday morning) basis and its employees include
parking meter mechanics, parking enforcement officers, and tow truck drivers.
The City vehicle currently assigned to me is a 1986 Chevrolet. The
vehicle was an abandoned vehicle obtained at no cost to the City. Although I
pay income tax on the value of my personal use of the vehicle, I cannot claim
and the City does not pay a percentage of such value for New York State
Retirement System purposes.
Because I have twenty-four hour use of the vehicle, the vehicle is
available for my use in my frequent conduct of City business on evenings and
weekends (at no extra salary).
I note that the requested ordinance amendment, although apparently
excluding 24 hour use of a City vehicle by the Commissioner of Administration
and Finance, would allow 24 hour use by certain City officials including the
Council President and the City Comptroller. I believe the duties and
responsibilities of this office qualify the Commissioner of Administration and
Finance for the 24 hour use category.
In short, I believe my 24 hour, personal use of a City vehicle is
mutually beneficial to the City and myself at a low cost to the City. I
recommend that the current policy on the personal use of City vehicles be
maintained.
REFERRED TO THE COMMlTTEE ON LEGlSLATlON.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES
No. 72
Disabled Parking Program
Item No. 105 C.C.P. Dec. 23
P. Bailly- Handicap Pkg. Vol. Problem
Com. 7 Jan 7 handicap Pkg. Viol. problem (Adv. Off)
In response to your letter of January 28, 1992, I am enclosing
the following information pertaining to the disabled parking permit program:
1. A total of twelve thousand, six-hundred and eight (12,608) disabled
parking permits were issued by the Mayor's Advocacy Office For People With
Handicapping Conditions (hereinafter the "Mayor's Advocacy Office") between May
of 1987 and January of 1992.
2. The procedure for obtaining a disabled parking permit is as follows:
a. Applicants are required to complete the top portion of an application
form. (See copy attached).
b. An applicant must submit the application form to his or her physician for
certification. The physician then mails the completed form to the Mayor's
Advocacy Office. Note that the physician must affirm, under penalty of perjury,
that the applicant is "severely disabled", as defined by 404-a of the New York
State Vehicle and Traffic Law, and "in serious need of special parking
privileges."
c. A disabled parking permit is issued in the name of the certified,
disabled applicant. A letter explaining how the permit should (and should not)
be used is given to the successful applicant along with his or her newly issued
permit. (See copy attached).
3. "Permanent" permits are issued for a five-year period. "Temporary"
permits are issued for the period recommended by the certifying physician.
I trust this information is helpful. If you have any further questions or
concerns don't hesitate to contact me.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF GENERAL SERVICES
No. 73
Vehicle Assignments
ITEM # 184, C.C.P. 2-4-92
Please be advised that no employee of the Department of General
Services other than the Commissioner has a vehicle assigned on a twenty-four
hour basis (PLATE A76390).
The purpose of assignment of one vehicle is for economies as follows: COST OF
VEHICLE $ -O- 86 FORD IMPOUND
REGISTRATION/TITLE $ -O
INSURANCE $ -O
PARTS/REPAIR $ 200 APPROX.
FUEL $ 400 (600 GAL. x .65 PER)
COST OF VEHICLE PER YEAR: $ 600
This vehicle is used by the Department's employees as well as Department head
in lieu of travel expense and auto allowance. This vehicle is the Department's
motor pool vehicle saving approximately $3,000 per year with approximately ten
employees using the vehicle in lieu of auto allowance or outside travel.
This vehicle is assigned on a twenty-four hour basis to Department head:
- Use outside normal working hours for official business.
- Supervises six (6) vehicle garages outside City Hall on a twenty-four hour
basis.
- Prevent vandalism of vehicle being left unattended downtown nightly and on
weekends.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
FROM THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
No. 74
"Sal. Ord. Amend. - Police" and "Appt. Police Officer (Max)"
Item # 225, C.C.P. 1/21/92 and Item # 19, C.C.P. 1/7/92
On January 28, 1992 you corresponded with this Commission requesting
information relative to the above-referenced salary ordinance amendment. You
are inquiring if there is a current eligible list for the position of Computer
Programmer.
In addition, you are requesting information relative to Robert Rosenswie,
Police Officer in the Buffalo Police Department.
Be advised there is an eligible list in existence for the position of Computer
Programmer.
In regard to Mr. Rosenswie, the Commission suggests you contact the Buffalo
Police Department relative to the accident Mr. Rosenswie was involved in which
resulted in his separation from service with the City of Buffalo.
I trust this satisfies your inquiry. If you have any further questions, please
notify this Commission.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE CITY CLERK
No. 75
Notification of Disposition of City Records
The following department(s) requested to dispose of city record
as indicated on the attached form(s). I have authorized the disposition
of these records in my capacity as City Records Management Officer.
Public Works
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 76
Environmental Notices
Attached are Environmental Notices received by me for the following
projects
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 77
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:
Street Sanitation - Richard D. Bartolotta
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 78
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
1797 Niagara St. Jay McNally
229 Mackinaw St. Hidden Den Edith Sapar
490 Pearl St. Angelo Ruisi
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 79
Leaves of Absences Without Pay
I transmit herewith communications received by me, reporting the
granting of leaves of absences without pay, in the various departments as
listed:
Public Works- Daniel Kreuz
Police- Evelyne O'Sullivan, Thomas Doctor
Fire- Thomas Meldrum
Human Resources- Dolores Barrett, Kathryn Stebick
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 80
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:
Board of Stadium and Auditorium
Buffalo Sewer Authority
City Planning Board
Civil Service Commission
Emergency Medical Services Board
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 81
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 February 7, 1991 in the Department of City
Clerk Froso Colomvakos 50 Barry Pl. Buffalo, N.Y. 14213 to the position of
Intern IV, seasonal at the starting salary of $6.00/hr.
Appointment to become effective February 12, 1992 in the Department of City
Clerk, Daniel Pordum Jr. 78 Greeley St. Buffalo, N.Y. 14207 to the position of
Intern IV seasonal at the starting salary of $6.00/hr.
No. 82
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 COMPTROLLER
Appointment to become effective February 5, 1992 in the Department
of Comptroller, Division of Accounting Gloria A. Schiavone 1217 Delaware Ave.,
Apt. 905 Buffalo, NY 14209 to the position of Senior Accountant, temporary at
the starting salary of $26,718.
Appointment be come effective February 13, 1992 in the Department of
Comptroller, Division of Audit Rosemarie A. McKenna 1217 Delaware Ave. Apt. 101
Buffalo, N.Y. 14209 to the position of Senior Auditor, Temporary at the
starting salary of $26,718.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointment to become effective February 3, 1992 Department of
Public Works, Division of Water Mary Frances Fay 11 Pawnee Parkway Buffalo, New
York 14220 to the position of Clerk, Seasonal, at the starting salary of $
5.00/hr.
Appointment to become effective February 10, 1992 in the Department of Public
Works, Division of Water Ann M. Finger 336 Eden Street Buffalo, New York 14220
to the position of Clerk, Seasonal at the starting salary of $ 5.00/hr.
Appointment to become effective February 3, 1992 in the Department of Public
Works Division of Water Eileen Slattery 98 Abbott Road Buffalo, New York 14220
to the position of Account Clerk, Temporary at the starting salary of $
5.25/hr.
Appointment to become effective February 3, 1992 in the Department of Public
Works Division of Buildings Brendan Flanagan 566 West Avenue Buffalo 14213 to
the position of Second Class Stationary Engineer, temporary at the starting
salary of $5.41/hr.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
Appointment to become effective February 5, 1992 in the Department
of Parks, Division of Recreation Kevin Hayes 795 McKinley Pkwy. Buffalo 14220
to the position of Rink Attendant, Seasonal at the starting salary of $4.50/hr.
Appointment to become effective February 6, 1992 in the Department of Parks,
Division of Recreation to the position of Rink Attendant, Seasonal at the
starting salary of $4.50/hr.
Jonathan Lalley 21 Edgewood Ave. Buffalo 14220
Lisa B. Schaible 5 Winter St. Buffalo 14213
Appointment to become effective February 11, 1982 in the Department of Parks
Patrick Fray 113 Schutrum St. Buffalo, NY 14212 to the position of Laborer I,
Permanent at the starting salary of $7.87/hr.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Appointment to become effective Jan. 28, 1992 in the Department
of Police Susan Licata 24 Commonwealth Buffalo, NY 14216 to the position of
Crossing Guard (TSAR), Seasonal at the starting salary of $5.08/hr.
Appointment to become effective Feb. 5, 1992 in the Department of Police Lauren
Hayes 34 Milford St. Buffalo, NY 14220 to the position of Crossing Guard
(TSAR), Seasonal at the starting salary of $5.08/hr.
Appointment to become effective Feb. 3, 1992 in the Department of Police Thomas
Balk 33 Loretta St. Tonawanda NY 14223 to the position of Police Photographer,
Permanent at the starting salary of $32,942.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Appointment to become effective Jan. 30, 1992 in the Department
of Human Resources, Division of Youth to the position of Attendant, Temporary
at the starting salary of $4.25/hr.
Dawn Kurcz 56 Sirrett Buffalo, 14220
Helen Kurcz 56 Sirrett Buffalo, 14220
Richard Peterson 37 Amsterdam Buffalo, 14215
Appointment to become effective February 5, 1992 in the Department of Human
Resources Division of Youth to the position of Attendant, Temporary at the
starting salary of $4.25/hr.
Judy M. Pellegrino 11 Mayer Buffalo NY 14207
Dorothy C. Williams 42 Wakefield Buffalo NY 14214
Appointment to become effective February 3, 1992 in the Department of Human
Resources Division of Youth Deborah Farran 144 Howell Buffalo, NY 14207 to the
position of Lifeguard, Temporary at the starting salary of $5.00/hr.
Appointment to become effective February 5, 1992 in the Department of Human
Resources Division of Youth to the position of Lifeguard, Temporary at the
starting salary of $5.00/hr.
Kevin P. Comerford 743 McKinley Pkwy Buffalo NY 14220
Kelly L. Stenham 129 Claremont # 1 Buffalo NY 14222
Appointment to become effective February 10, 1992 in the Department of General
Services, Division of Inventory & Stores Victor W. Leone 226 Norwood Ave.
Buffalo, 14222 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. 83
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
Absence of Edwin Martinez, Jr.
From Bd. of Assessment Review Meetings
This letter is written to call the Common Council's attention
to a serious condition that exists on the Board of Assessment Review and
affects the proper functioning of the Board. This condition has been caused by
the unexplained absence of Edwin Martinez, Jr. from all of last year's hearings
except for his attendance at one or two hearings. Mr. Martinez, Jr. again has
been unexplainably absent from all of this year's hearings. Mr. Martinez, Jr.
has not given the Board of Assessment Review an explanation for last year's or
this year's absence.
The Board of Assessment Review is respectfully requesting that Your
Honorable Body ask Mr. Martinez, Jr. to appear before the Council to explain
his record of absenteeism. Also, the Common Council should determine if Mr.
Martinez, Jr. intends to serve during next year's hearings. If Mr. Martinez,
Jr. does not respond to your request, then the Common Council should consider
removing him from his Board position and appointing someone who is interested
in serving the City in this most important capacity.
This matter needs to be addressed now because the Department of
Assessment is, at the present time, in the process of performing a citywide
assessment update of all real property in the City. Property owner
notification of these updated assessments will occur some time in the summer of
1992. The Board of Assessment Review, based upon its experience gained during
the citywide property revaluation of 1987-88, expects there will be numerous
requests for hearings before our Board. Therefore, it is most important that
the Board function at its full capacity. This will insure fair and timely
hearings for City property owners.
Thank you for placing this matter on your agenda. In the event Your
Honorable Body needs further details, I will be available at your request.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 84
BUFFALO ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Revised Vacant Parcel List
Neighborhood Commercial Land Bank
Item No. 123, C.C.P. 10/29/91
As contemplated by the resolution of the City's Common Council
at Item No. 123, C.C.P., October 29, 1991, the following six (6) parcels were
among those proposed to be purchased by The Buffalo Enterprise Development
Corporation for the Neighborhood Commercial Land Bank:
1. 579 Sycamore Street
2. 581 Sycamore Street
3. 585 Sycamore Street
4. 587 Sycamore Street
5. 589 Sycamore Street
6. 593 Sycamore Street
It has come to BEDC's attention that these parcels have been included in
a Land Disposition Agreement, currently before Your Honorable Body, for
development of new housing as part of the Clinton-Emslie Phase II New Housing
Development Project. The inclusion of these parcels in the LDA was based on
developer negotiations that occurred be fore the approval and execution of the
Neighborhood Commercial Land Bank Program.
In view 'of the above circumstances, the BEDC is amenable to deleting the
above mentioned parcels with the understanding that substitute parcels will be
added at a later date.
Additionally, the BEDC is currently reviewing the remaining parcels on
the list with the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency/Department of Community
Revitalization in order to determine / identify other parcels that may be
appropriately targeted for future new housing development. If in the latter
case it is necessary to delete additional parcels, the BEDC will identify
substitute parcels.
Subsequently, the BEDC will, based on the above, submit a revised list of
changes (deletions and additions) to the Neighborhood Commercial Land Bank
Program to the Common Council for review and approval.
Also, be advised that because of the delays encountered and the necessity
to finalize the property list, the marketing plan for the Neighborhood
Commercial Land Bank Program will be submitted to the Council for approval by
April 30, 1992.
REFERRED TO THE COMMlTTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
No. 85
BUFFALO ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Budget Reform (Use of Revenue Enhancement Techniques)
Item # 163, C.C.P. 2/4/92
In response to the above referenced resolution, please be advised
that neither the BEDC nor DDI receive any City property tax dollars/revenues
for its staff, overhead, or programs in the City's current 1991-92 budget.
However, through its programs/activities, mainly loan assistance to
businesses and industries for retention/expansion/ development, revenues are
indirectly generated to the City through stabilization or increased property
tax revenues.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
AYES - AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS,
LOTEMPIO, PITTS - 11.
NOES - ZUCHLEWSKI - 1.
No. 86
CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION
Funding Charter Revision Commission
Pursuant to Section 36 of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State
of New York, the Charter Revision Commission appointed by Mayor James D.
Griffin on January 15, 1991, respectfully requests the sum of Fifty Thousand
($50,000.00) Dollars to defray its expenses in carrying out its work in
connection with engaging a consultant or consultants, research personnel,
drafters of legal documents, secretaries, clerks and such other persons as
might be required to draft amendments to the Charter of the City of Buffalo,
and for publication and publicity pertaining to same.
This request was unanimously approved at the meeting of the Commission on
February 13, 1992 and the Chairman of the Commission was directed to make the
request immediately to the appropriating body or bodies.
Should the appropriation, hereby requested, not be provided within
forty-five (45) days from this request, then, pursuant to statute provided, the
Mayor shall have the power to authorize the incurring of such liabilities and
expenses within the sum herein requested.
REFERRED TO THE COMMlTTEE ON FINANCE THE MAYOR, THE COMMISSIONER OF
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE AND THE COMPTROLLER.
No. 87
NIAGARA FRONTIER TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Request for Proposal for Development of the
Seaway Piers Marina
Enclosed is a copy of the NFTA's Request for Proposal for Development
of the Seaway Piers Marina.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
No. 88
R.R. SOWDEN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Negotiated Sale of City Property Site Commonly known as Nevilly Court East &
West
Enclosed is my letter dated June 20th 1990 submitted to Re: Division
of Real Estates Director Mr. John Hannon. It is my intent to develop this
site, originally approved in the early 1980 s as a 62 lot single family home
subdivision.
I am proposing construction of 12 row houses approximately 200' 0" long each
housing 8 units, ranging in size from a minimum of 1112 sf to 1314 sf. All
construction would be hood frame with brick fronts and siding along with
attached garages. Further construction would utilize slab on grade without
basements. To keep the cost effectiveness factor. However, basements would be
offered as an option to be installed at cost should the homeowner so desire. I
have retained the law firm of J.M. Jayson, Esq. to prepare the necessary
documents to designate this project for sale as townhomes. The design and
engineering is to be coordinated by Mr. Edward Shackleton of the firm of
Roberts & Shackleton Architects & Engineers.
1) I am seeking a review by the Common Council and its applicable agencies as
to the availability of an funds possibly available to assist in the
installation of the necessary lift station for the storm and sanitary sewers.
2) The abatement of any taxes levied upon these townhomes prior to the final
sale to the general public and subsequent closings.
3) Any considerations with respect to the applicable permit fees associated
with the project and its construction.
4) The reservation of right to negotiate the sale of this parcel of property.
The reason for any and all considerations listed as l to 3 may be mute if the
price negotiated for the sale of this property reflects the appreciable amount
of site improvements that are necessary to develope this project.
I am targeting a sales price of +/- $74,800 or for the 1112 sf of model and +/-
$84,800.00 for the 1312 sf model. As these townhouses are not to be developed
in conjunction with any subsidy program. Any additional costs incurred will
have to considered in the development of these units and will of course will be
reflected in the selling price. I have no doubt that a market for such Non
Subsidized Affordable City Housing exists. I have estimated that the total
project can be sold out reasonably in 24 to 30 months, thus effectively adding
in excess of 7.5 million dollars to the tax base in the south district. With
your approval I have scheduled a tentative start date for construction of April
1992. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
No. 89
VERNON TRIANGLE BLOCK CLUB
Vernon Triangle Park Purchase
As a co-captain of the Vernon Triangle Block Club I wish to convey
to you the overwhelmingly positive feeling expressed at our last meeting
regarding the potential purchase of our park by Nick Constantino.
With the stated conditions provided in the deed to the park which will
pass to any future owners, we feel that the best interests of our neighborhood
have been protected. We are most grateful for the resolution of this painful
problem.
We appreciate Mr. Constantino's and your efforts to in working with the
neighborhood residents. We look forward to a quiet and clean summer in our
park.
REFERRED TO THE COMMlTTEE ON LEGlSLATION.
REGULAR COMMITTEES
CIVIL SERVICE
HON JAMES W. PITTS
CHAIRMAN
No. 90
Appointment
Police//Police Officer
That Communication No 19 Jan 7, 1992 be received and filed and
the permanent appointment of Robert V. Rosenswie Jr. stated above at the
Maximum salary $30,726.00 effective on 12-26-91 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 91
Appointment
Assessment//Senior Tax Clerk
That Communication No 22 Feb 4, 1992 be received and filed and
the Provisional appointment of Cynthia L. Walczak stated above at the Maximum
salary $22,309.00 effective on 1/23/92 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 92
Appointment
Public Works//Account Clerk-Typist
That Communication No 36 February 4, 1992 be received and filed
and the Permanent appointment of Susan J. Finnerty stated above at the Maximum
salary $20,572.00+200 LG effective on 1/20/92 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 93
Appointment
Public Works//Heavy Equipment Operator
That Communication No 37 February 4, 1992 be received and filed
and the Temporary appointment of Paul J. Bugman stated above at the
Intermediate salary $22,025.00 effective on 1/20/92 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 94
Appointment
Parks//Laborer II
That Communication No 39 February 4, 1992 be received and filed
and the Permanent appointment of Colleen Sumbrum stated above at the
Intermediate salary $9.16 p/hr. effective on 1/20/92 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 95
Notices of Appointments (C.Clerk)
(Item # 76 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
FINANCE
HON. DAVID A. COLLINS
CHAIRMAN
No. 96
MEMORIALIZE NEW YORK STATE:
INCREASE UTILITY TAX RATE
(ITEM NO. 208, C.C.P., JANUARY 21, 1992)
That this Common Council memorializes the New York State Legislature
to immediately introduce and enact legislation which would grant to the City of
Buffalo the power to increase the utility tax by 1% to a maximum of 4%; and
That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify passage
of this mineralization and to forward copies thereof to the Secretary of the
Senate, the Clerk of the Assembly and to the members of the Western New York
Delegation to the New York State Legislature.
ADOPTED.
AYES -AMOS, ARTHUR, BELL, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, ZUCHLEWSKI - 8.
NOES - BAKOS, COLLINS, COPPOLA, PITTS - 4.
No. 97
Memorialize NYS Legislature/Utility Tax (A&F)
(Item # 62 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 98
Proposed Utility Tax Rate Increase
(Item # 16 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 99
User Fee Based On Assessed Valuation
(Item # 213 CCP Jan 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 100
Base User Fees On Assessed Valuation (Assmt)
(Item # 21 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 101
Base User Fees On Assessed Value (A&F)
(Item # 63 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 102
C. Neubecker/Oppose Use Fee/Trash/Garbage
(Item # 83 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 103
Impose Commuter Tax (A&F)
(Item # 65 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 104
MEMORIALIZE GOVERNOR AND STATE LEGISLATURE
TO ESTABLISH CITY OF BUFFALO LOTTERY
(ITEM NO. 186, C.C.P., FEBRUARY 4, 1992)
That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo memorializes the
Governor of New York and the New York State Legislature to take the necessary
steps to permit the City of Buffalo to establish and conduct a city lottery to
raise revenues dedicated to the city's general operations and maintenance
budget as a means to reduce projected deficits; and
That the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to forward certified copies
of this resolution to the Governor of New York, the Secretary to the New York
State Senate, the Clerk of the New York State Assembly and the Western New York
delegation of state legislators.
ADOPTED.
No. 105
Collection Of Past Due Accounts (A&F)
Item # 64 CCP Feb 4, 1992
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 106
NEW PARKING METER LOCATIONS
ITEM NO. 42, C.C.P., JAN. 21, 1992
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Collins moved:
That the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to install parking
meters at various locations as referred to in the above communication with the
following deletions:
1. Lafayette between Linwood and Oxford
2. Main Street at N. Fillmore in front of TCI Cable
3. Winspear between Bailey and Comstock
4. Summer Street between Delaware and Elmwood
5. Chapin Parkway between W. Delavan at Gates Circle
6. Bailey between Main and Winspear
7. EImwood between Bidwell and Bird
8. Hodge between Elmwood and Delaware
9. Linwood Avenue between Balcom and Delavan
10. W. Delavan between Main and Linwood
11. Main Street between Lafayette and W. Delavan
12. Bryant Street between Elmwood and Delaware
13. Walden Avenue between Bailey and Keystone
PASSED.
AYES - AMOS, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PITTS,
ZUCHLEWSKI - 10.
NOES - ARTHUR, COPPOLA - 2.
No. 107
BOND RESOLUTION
$650,000 SERIAL BONDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN AMPHIBIOUS
FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLE
(ITEM NO. 125, C.C.P., NOVEMBER 26, 1991)
That the above item be returned to the Common Council without
recommendation.
Mr. Amos moved that the Ave item be and the same is hereby received and filed.
ADOPTED.
AYES - AMOS, ARTHUR, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FRANCZYK, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 8.
NOES - BAKOS, FAHEY, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO - 4.
No. 108
Local 282/oppose Bond for Fire Amphib Vehicle
(Item # 57 CCP Dec 10, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 109
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
APPROPRIATION ALLOTMENTS - COMMON COUNCIL
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE
ITEM NO. 190, C.C.P., JAN. 21, 1992
That pursuant to Section 42 of the Charter and the Certificate
of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the sum of
$50,000.00 be and the same is hereby transferred from various accounts in
Appropriation Allotments Common Council and said sum is hereby reappropriated
as set forth below:
FROM:
100 General Fund
Common Council
001 - Legislative
Purchase of Services
580 - Non-Professional Personal Services $50.000
TO:
100 General Fund
21-0 Department of Fire
011 - Fire Fighting Services
Personal Services
110 - Salaries - Regular $50.000
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 110
1992-93 RECOMMENDED BUDGET
PILOT FIELD
ITEM NO. 1, C.C.P., FEB. 4, 1992
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to tee
Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Collins moved:
That the 1992-93 fiscal year budget for the Pilot Field Enterprise Fund
submitted by the Mayor per Item No. 1, C.C.P., February 4, 1992, be and hereby
is approved.
PASSED.
AYES - ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PITTS- 8.
NOES - AMOS, COLLINS, COPPOLA, ZUCHLEWSKI - 4.
No. 111
PERMISSION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
1992-1993 COMBAT GRANT PROGRAM RENEWAL CONTRACT
(ITEM NO. 47, C.C.P., JANUARY 21, 1992)
That the Mayor be and he hereby is authorized to execute the proposed
COMBAT renewal agreement, attached to the above communication, between the City
of Buffalo and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the
period, April l, 1992 through March 31, 1993.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 112
Permission To Execute 92-93 Combat Grant (Police)
(Item # 41 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 113
Negotiate Private Sale/59 Ashland/I 63 Sycamore (Compt)
(Item # 18 CCP Jan 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 114
Cancel Demolition Contract/905/1064 Smith (ICR)
(Item # 58 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 115
Checks Received/Deposited (Police)
(Item # 48 CCP Jan 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 116
Explore Release Of Lein At 978 Fillmore Ave
(Item # 151 CCP Oct 15, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 117
Release Of Lein At 978 Fillmore (ICR)
(Item # 51 CCP Nov 12, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 118
Cherry/Hickory/Assessment At 344 Genesee(#60 10/29)
(Item # 83 CCP Dec 10, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 119
Request Assessment Hearing/344 Genesee (CC)
(Item # 53 CCP Jan 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 120
Request Assessment Hearing/344 Genesee (CC)
(Item # 44 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 121
Request Demolition Of 172 Carlton (Compt)
(Item # 16 CCP Oct 15, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 122
Request Demolition Of 172 Carlton (CC)
(Item # 44 CCP Oct 15, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 123
Request Demolition Of 172 Carlton (ICR)
(Item # 44 CCP Oct 29, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 124
WAIVER OF REQUIREMENT FOR PERFORMANCE BOND
FOR FLANIGAN CHEVROLET, INC. FOR PURCHASE
OF A VAN FOR THE DEPT. OF POLICE
(ITEM NO. 45, C.C.P. DECEMBER 10, 1991)
That the above item be and the same hereby is returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Collins now moved that the above be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 125
Expanding Board Of Directors/Kleinhans Music Hall Mgmt. Inc.
(Item # 234 CCP May 28, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 126
Kleinhans/Oppose expansion Of Board
(Item # 77 CCP Jun 11, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
LEGISLATION
HON. ALFRED T. COPPOLA
CHAIRMAN
No. 127
LANDMARK DESIGNATION
BUFFALO SAVINGS BANK BUILDING
543-553 MAIN STREET
(ITEM NO. 9, C.C.P., JAN. 21, 1992)
That the required public hearings having been held pursuant to
law by the Buffalo Preservation Board and the Legislation Committee of the
Common Council, the recommended designation of Buffalo Savings Bank Building
(former Goldome Bank), 543-553 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14203, and as
more particularly described in the above item, as a local historic landmark be
and hereby is approved.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 128
NFTA/Request To Install Pole Signs(CPBD)
(Item # 19 CCP Dec 23, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 129
NFTA/Pole Sign Request (Arts Comm.)
(Item # 6 CCP Jan 7, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 130
NFTA/Request To Install Pole Signs(Pres.Bd.)
(Item # 8 CCP Feb 4,1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 131
NFTA/Request To Install Pole Signs(Arts Comm.)
(Item # 10 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 132
946 HERTEL AVENUE REQUESTS
PERMISSION TO INSTALL AWNING
(ITEM NO. 33, C.C.P., FEB. 4, 1992)
That the Commissioner of Public Works be and he hereby is, authorized
to issue a "mere license" to Mr. Jesse Kohler of Kohler Awning Inc., acting as
agent for Mr. Richard Maraldo, owner of property at 946 Hertel Avenue, to
install an awning which would encroach city right-of-way at said address,
subject to the following conditions:
1. That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo permits
necessary for said installation.
2. That the awning be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and
approved by the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings.
3. That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five thousand dollar
($5,000) construction in street bond which will indemnify and save harmless the
City of Buffalo against any and all loss and damage arising out of the
construction, maintenance, use and removal of said awning.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 133
1356 KENSINGTON AVENUE REQUESTS
PERMISSION TO INSTALL AWNING
(ITEM NO. 34, C.C.P., FEB. 4, 1992)
That the Commissioner of Public Works be and he hereby is, authorized
to issue a "mere license" to Mr. Jesse Kohler of Kohler Awning Inc., acting as
agent for Esther Diniszkiewicz, owner of property at 1356 Kensington Avenue, to
install an awning which would encroach city right-of-way at said address,
subject to the following conditions:
1. That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo permits
necessary for said installation.
2. That the awning be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and
approved by the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings.
3. That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five thousand dollar
($5,000) construction in street bond which will indemnify and save harmless the
City of Buffalo against any and all loss and damage arising out of the
construction, maintenance, use and removal of said awning.
PASSED.
AYES - 12 NOES - 0.
No. 134
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 316, SECTION 316-8
PEDDLING AND SOLICITING
(ITEM NO. 120, C.C.P., FEB. 4, 1992)
(ITEM NO. 197, C.C.P., JAN. 21, 1992)
That the Ordinance Amendment as contained in
Item No. 197, C.C.P., January 21, 1992, be and the same hereby is approved.
PASSED.
AYES - BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PITTS
- 9.
NOES - AMOS, ARTHUR, ZUCHLEWSKI - 3.
No. 135
Ordinance Request/Section 53/Use Of City Vehicles
(Item # 230 CCP Jan 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby recommitted
to the committee on Legislation.
ADOPTED.
No. 136
Operators Of City Vehicles (GS)
(Item # 112 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby recommitted
to the Committee on Legislation.
ADOPTED.
No. 137
Request Information On Chain Saw Purchase (Sts)
(Item # 101 CCP Sep 3, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby referred
to the Streets Oversight Committee.
ADOPTED.
No. 138
Auto Inventory Listing (GS)
(Item # 95 CCP Dec 23, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby recommitted
to the Committee on Legislation
ADOPTED.
No. 139
Audit Of City Vehicles (Compt)
(item # 133 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby recommitted
to the Committee on Legislation.
ADOPTED.
No. 140
Reply To Snow Removal Questions (Sts)
(Item # 52 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby referred
to the Streets Oversight Committee.
ADOPTED.
No. 141
Request Update/Conversion Of Vehicles To CNG (A&F)
(Item # 66 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby referred
to the Streets Oversight Committee.
ADOPTED.
No. 142
Grant Operations To LaSalle Ambulance (EMS)
(Item # 11 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 143
Complaints Peppermint Lounge (PW)
(Item # 38 CCP Oct 30,1990)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 144
Complaints Peppermint Lounge (Police)
(Item # 64 CCP Oct 16, 1990)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 145
Complaints Peppermint Lounge (SLA)
(Item # 115 CCP Oct 16, 1990)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 146
Complaints Peppermint Lounge (set Hrg) (item
(Item 219 CCP Oct 2, 1990)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 147
Complaints At Arena Roller Rink Complaints (HR) (item
(Item 70 CCP Jan 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 148
St. Rose Church Request Pigeon Control/Removal
(Item # 87 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 149
D. Carter/Oppose Use Of Diocesan Ed. Center
(Item # 93 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 150
Board Of Education/Denial Of Sixty Appointments/Meeting
(Item # 142 CCP Nov 12, 1991)
hat the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 151
BEDC/Pilot Field Info On Tent Party Revenues
(Item # 48 CCP Jan 7, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby referred
to the Finance Committee.
ADOPTED.
No. 152
Pilot Field Tent Receipts (CD)
(Item # 61 CCP Jan 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby referred
to the Finance Committee.
ADOPTED.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HON. CLIFFORD BELL
CHAIRMAN
No. 153
L.D.A. Stadium Heights/New Housing
(Item No 106 CCP Dec 10, 1991)
That the above Item be, and the same hereby is returned to the
Common Council Without Recommendation.
Mr. Bell moved that
WHEREAS, the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (herein referred to as the
"Agency") has duly designated M.J. Peterson Development Corp., BBZ Development,
Inc., Paul Development Co., Inc. and Marrano Marc Equity 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
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
(l) That M.J. Peterson Development Corp., BBZ Development, Inc., Paul
Development Co., Inc. and Marrano Marc Equity 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 the
Stadium Heights New Housing Project in the Community Wide Urban Renewal
Homestead Program Area.
(2) 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" 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-AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS LOTEMPIO,
PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI- 11
NOES- FAHEY- 1
No. 154
UDC Commercial Revitalization Program(CD)
(Item # 48 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 155
WNED Project/Agreement With C. Chen (CD)
(Item # 46 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 156
NFTA/Compliance With Seaway Piers Agreement
(Item # 84 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 157
Chamber Of Commerce/Business Development Activities
(Item # 85 CCP Jan 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 158
WNYDEC/Business Development Activities
(Item # 91 CCP Jan 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 159
Scajaquada pathway Phase II (CD)
(Item # 87 CCP Sep 3, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 160
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
SEQR Lead Agency Designation Construction
(Item No. 85, C.C.P., February 4, 1992)
That the City of Buffalo hereby concurs that the Niagara Frontier
Transportation Authority be granted lead agency designation for the State
Environmental Quality Review of the proposed action to construct a fish
cleaning facility on Authority owned property between Fuhrman Boulevard and the
Small Boat Harbor involving construction of an approximate 500 to 600 square
feet single story structure housing lavatories and a fish cleaning station and
the construction of approximately 800 to 1,000 feet of sanitary sewer line.
PASSED.
AYES- 12 NOES- 0.
RESOLUTIONS
No. 161
BY MR. ARTHUR
Rezoning Former School 85
Edison Street
Whereas, Raymond Gonzales in his petition to amend the zoning
map for former School 85 on Edison Street from an R-2 to a C-2 zoning
clarification proposed to use such premises as a training school, wholesale
store, offices and showroom, and
Whereas, acting in reliance on said petitioner's representations as
stated in his petition for the above referenced rezoning this Common Council
pursuant to Item No. 169 C.C.P. October 4, 1983 approved an amendment of the
Zoning Ordinances of the City of Buffalo by which the referenced premises would
be in a "C2" Community Business District instead of an "R2" Dwelling District,
and
Whereas, said Common Council approval stated that the rezoning shall be
effective subject to the following conditions:
1. A landscaped front yard shall be maintained between the street line
and a 25 foot set-back line.
2. No warehousing or other facility that would require a less
restrictive zoning classification shall be maintained on the site; and
3. That this ordinance amendment shall not take effect unless and until
a certified copy of thereof is recorded by the petitioners in the Erie County
Clerk's Office and notice of said rezoning is filed with the Common Council,
and
Whereas, compliance with these conditions has not been verified thereby
creating a question as to whether the rezoning of said premises from an "R2" to
a "C2" zoning classification has been effectuated, and
Whereas, Gal-Van Developers, Inc. has petitioned to rezone the aforesaid
premises from an "R2" to an "RS" zoning classification but subsequently
withdrew such petition and are believed to be seeking variance from the Zoning
Board of Appeals to convert said premises into moderate-income apartments,
including a number of apartments for senior citizens, and
Whereas, the original conversion of said premises by Gal-Van Developers,
Inc. included apartments for the mentally disabled, and
Whereas, there are questions of compliance by the original petitioner,
Raymond Gonzales, Jr., and questions regarding the true intent of Gal-Van
Developers, Inc. and serious community concerns regarding the plans of Gal-Van
Developers, Inc.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Common Council hereby authorizes
the Corporation Counsel to draft an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to
change the zoning classification within which the subject premises are located
to "RI" and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Common Council respectfully requests the
Zoning Board of Appeals to reject outright or hold in abeyance any request for
a variance submitted by Gal-Van Developers, Inc. with respect to the subject
premises and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Common Council hereby requests the
Department of Public Works not to issue any building permits to Gal-Van
Developers, Inc. for said subject premises, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
copies of this resolution to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Commissioner of
Public Works and the Corporation Counsel.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 162
BY: MR. BAKOS
ELECTED OFFICIALS' RAISES
WHEREAS: This nation is facing one of the worst economic recessions
in modern times; and
WHEREAS: Thousands of private businesses have laid off hundreds of
thousands of workers ; and
WHEREAS: The unemployment rate in Erie County has risen to .6 % and many
workers are collecting unemployment benefits; and
WHEREAS: Thousands of workers in Erie County have exhausted heir normal 26
weeks benefits and are now collecting 13 weeks of extended benefits; and
WHEREAS: Public employees do not normally face the pain suffering of
layoffs as experienced by people working in the private sector; and
WHEREAS: Private sector businesses are all reviewing their future income
and sales projections and "downsizing" their operations; and
WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo finished the 90/91 fiscal year with a $4.6
million dollar deficit; and
WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo Government is on the brink of fiscal calamity;
and
WHEREAS: A $48 million dollar "shortfall" will have to be filled if the
forthcoming 92/93 year budget is to be balanced; and
WHEREAS Several unions have recognized the crisis of the City's fiscal
situation and have accepted a 0% salary increase for fiscal year 91/92; and
WHEREAS: It is imperative that the elected officials recognize the
necessity of sharing the pain and suffering that will hit many of our employees
as a result of the many cut-backs and layoffs that face them in the upcoming
fiscal year; and
WHEREAS: Citizens are facing a cut-back in services and an increase in
their taxes; and
WHEREAS: These people cannot afford to pay more taxes and face additional
cut-backs in services; and
WHEREAS: The elected officials received a raise beginning January 1, 1992.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Common Council return to the City the money received in raises for July 1,
1992 to June 30, 1993 and/or rescind its raise and/or take whatever legal
action is necessary to meet that end.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 163
BY MESSRS. BAKOS AND ZUCHLEWSKI
MEMORIALIZE THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO REQUIRE THE REGISTRANT TO
REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLES BY USING SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AS MANDATORY
IDENTIFICATION
WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo Parking Violations Bureau utilizes
It's scofflaw program pursuant to the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law
(Sec. 401 - 5a, Sec. 514 - 4a & b) to identify and deny the registration
privileges of individuals possessing delinquent parking fines owed to the city;
and
WHEREAS: The scofflaw system has been rendered ineffective through loopholes
and public knowledge of ways to circumvent the system. Scofflaw offenders have
successfully renewed vehicle registrations using variations of their names with
no foolproof legal identification to prove their validity; and
WHEREAS: Without a foolproof means to prevent scofflaw offenders from
renewing their vehicle registration, offenders will have the means to continue
with driving privileges and incur parking fines under other names; and
WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo Parking Violations Department reports 24,018
scofflaw offenders responsible for 217,318 in outstanding parking summonses
amounting to $10,376,786 in delinquent fines outstanding since 1980. With the
Department of Motor Vehicles lacking a sufficient mechanism to refuse scofflaw
registration, There is no chance of capping this growing figure; and
WHEREAS: Upgrading the Department of Motor Vehicles' policy to include using
the person's Social Security number as mandatory means of identification to
register vehicles and mandate that the Social Security numbers be included on
the registration application would prohibit scofflaw violators from registering
vehicles; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Common Council of the City of Buffalo memorializes the State of New York
Legislature to amend the New York State Vehicle and Traffic law to require
persons to register vehicles by Social Security number as a mandatory
requirement of identification and also mandate that the Social Security number
appear on the registration and the registration renewal application; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT:
The City Clerk be directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to
the Clerk of the Assembly, The Secretary of the Senate and members of the
Western New York delegation to the State Legislature.
ADOPTED.
AYES-AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS,
LOTEMPIO, ZUCHLEWSKI- 11
NOES- PITTS-1.
No. 164
BY MESSRS. BAKOS AND ZUCHLEWSKI
MEMORIALIZE THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE AND
RENEWAL OF LICENSES AND SUSPEND DRIVER'S LICENSE OF PERSONS SCOFFLAWED AS A
RESULT OF UNPAID PARKING SUMMONSES
WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo Parking Violations Bureau reports
24,018 scofflaw offenders responsible for 217,318 in outstanding parking
summonses amounting to $10,376,786 in delinquent fines ; and
WHEREAS: The city of Buffalo has exhausted every resource available to
recover the outstanding fines and to urge these scofflaw offenders to comply
with law; and
WHEREAS: Through the structure of the existing scofflaw program offenders
are easily circumventing the program by methods such as forfeiting impounded
vehicles and purchasing "junker vehicles" at a lesser cost rather than
satisfying outstanding fines and fees to recover their original vehicle; and
WHEREAS: The existing scofflaw program lacks an effective method of
restraining the privilege of operation a motor vehicle to flagrant violators
who carelessly break parking laws designed for the safety and welfare of
citizens and the orderly operation of vehicle traffic in our city; and
WHEREAS: The State of New York reserves the right to refuse the Issuance and
renewal of licenses and ordering suspension of a motorist's drivers license for
delinquent or unanswered moving violation summonses; and
WHEREAS: The action is an effective method for curtailing the driving
privileges of unlawful motorists who are disregarding traffic laws and fines.
In the same regard this method would be equally as effective as a deterrent for
offenders who disregard parking laws and fines; and
WHEREAS: Such constraints on drivers privileges would not only stimulate
greater awareness of parking laws, but would also provide another incentive for
scofflaw offenders to satisfy fines; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Common Council of the City of Buffalo memorializes the State of New York
Legislature to amend the New York State Vehicle and Traffic law to prohibit the
issuance and renewal of licenses and suspend the driver's license of
individuals scofflawed as a result of unpaid parking summonses.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT:
The City Clerk be directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to
the Clerk of the Assembly, The Secretary of the Senate and members of the
Western New York delegation to the State Legislature.
ADOPTED.
AYES-AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO,
ZUCHLEWSKI-9
NOES- COLLINS, COPPOLA, PITTS-3.
No. 165
BY MESSRS. BELL AND FAHEY
Authorization to File Final Statement of Objectives and Projected
Use of Funds for City of Buffalo Community Development Block Grant 1992-1993
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
requires the preparation and' submission of a "Final Statement of Community
Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds" in lieu of an application
for the City of Buffalo's 1992-1993 Community Development Block Grant
Entitlement; and
WHEREAS, the steps necessary to comply with the regulations for the City
of Buffalo's 1992-1993 Community Development Block Grant Program have been
taken; and
WHEREAS, the approval of the Final Statement of Objectives and Projected
Use of Funds hereby presented by the Mayor of the City of Buffalo and
authorization by the Common Council to submit same is the last remaining
pre-requisite.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BUFFALO:
1. That the "Final Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds" has
been reviewed by the members of the Common Council and is hereby approved.
2. That the Mayor of the City of Buffalo is hereby authorized to execute and
file, on the behalf of the City of Buffalo, the "Final Statement of Objectives
and Projected Use of Funds" for the 1992-93 Community Development Block Grant
Funds.
3. That the Mayor is further authorized to provide such additional
information and furnish such documents as may be required by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
4. That the Mayor is further authorized to execute such contracts or
agreements as may be necessary for the HUD funds applied for, to execute and
file requisitions for funds and to act as the authorized representative of the
City of Buffalo.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
No. 166
BY MR. COLLINS
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
DIVISION OF BUDGET & MANAGEMENT
DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT
That, pursuant to section 42 of the Charter and the Certificate
of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the sum of
$5,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from various accounts in Capital
Projects Fund - Division of Budget & Management and said sum is hereby
reappropriated as set forth below:
FROM:
200 Capital Projects Fund
06-1- Division of Budget & Management
001- Planning for Capital Projects $5,000
TO:
200 Capital Projects Fund
71-7- Division of Development
059- Addition to Schiller Park Sr. Center $5,000
PASSED.
AYES-12 NOES-0
No. 167
BY MR. COLLINS
TRANSFER OF FUNDS APPROPRIATION ALLOTMENTS -FRINGE BENEFITS DEPARTMENT
OF FIRE
That, pursuant to section 42 of the Charter and the Certificate
of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the sum of
$739,890 be and the same is hereby transferred from various accounts in
Appropriation Allotments - Fringe Benefits and said sum is hereby
reappropriated as set forth below:
FROM:
100 General Fund
81-3- Fringe Benefits
177 - Reserve for Agreements with City Employees $739.890
TO:
100 General Fund
21-0 Department of Fire
011 -Fire Fighting Services
115 - Holiday Pay $695,553
012 -Fire Prevention Services
115 - Holiday Pay 8,260
013 - Fire Boat Services
115 - Holiday Pay 12,071
021 - Administrative Services
115 - Holiday Pay 943
022 - Fire Defense & Training Services
115 - Holiday Pay 2,870
023 - Fire Alarm Telegraph System
115 - Holiday Pay 18,558
031 - Fire Headquarters & Station House Maintenance
115 - Holiday Pay 605
032 - Servicing Automotive Equipment
115 - Holiday Pay 1,030
Total $739.890
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 168
BY MR. COPPOLA
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO
SEEK FUNDING UNDER THE
SHELTER PLUS PROGRAM
WHEREAS: The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has
issued a nationally competitive Request for Proposals under the Shelter Plus
program; and
WHEREAS: The WNY Veterans Housing Coalition has requested the CITY OF
Buffalo assistance in securing funds to offset operations cost of the Best
Street apartments and Stratford Arms Hotel Projects in conjunction with the
Veterans Administration; and
WHEREAS: Common Council authorization is necessary in order for the Mayor to
submit a funding request/grant proposal on behalf of the City of Buffalo.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT
This Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby approve the submission
of a grant proposal for the HUD Shelter Plus program.
ADOPTED.
No. 169
BY MR. FAHEY
SALARY INCREASES
WHEREAS: Justice Robert E. Whelan of the Supreme Court of the State
of New York ruled on February 6, 1992, that the contract settlement imposed by
this Common Council on September 17, 1991, concerning Labor Union Locals 650
and 264, was a valid action pursuant to the Taylor Law; and
WHEREAS: The ruling directs the Budget Director to perform those acts which
are within his chartered duties and responsibilities required to implement the
Council action; and
WHEREAS: The contract imposed by the Council awards a 596 salary increase
to employees for the 1990-91 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS: Since the Council action of September, a budgetary crisis has
arisen in the city of Buffalo. It is estimated that the deficit for fiscal
1991-92 will approach $22 million, while projections for 1992-93 forecast a $48
million deficit; and
WHEREAS: This Council recognizes its obligation to those employees covered
by the court ruling; and
WHEREAS: However in further recognition of the fiscal crisis facing the
city, this Council must clearly express its intent to "tighten its belt" in
respect to salary issues for current and future years; and
WHEREAS: In light of the 5% salary increase awarded for fiscal 1990-91, a
realistic expectation for fiscal 1991-92 would be that no increase be awarded,
while a moderate increase for F.Y. 1992-93, approximating 3%, be anticipated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Council proposes that the following schedule be used to adjust salaries
for employees of the city who fall under Council jurisdiction:
F.Y. 1990-91: 5% F.Y. 1991-92: 0% F.Y. 1992-93: 3% MAXIMUM
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
All other bargaining units and employees of agencies affiliated with the city,
including the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, the Buffalo Sewer Authority and the
Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, use this proposal as the basis for
contract settlements over the three years cited in the proposal; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT:
Copies of this resolution be forwarded to all union officials who represent
employees affected by this proposal.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL.
AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS,
LOTEMPIO, ZUCHLEWSKI- 11
NOES- PITTS-1.
No. 170
BY MR. FAHEY
Councilmember PerIa Excused from Meeting
RESOLVED: That Councilmember Carl A. Perla, Jr., is hereby excused
from attendance at the Council meeting of February 18, 1992, due to illness.
ADOPTED.
No. 171
BY MR. HIGGINS
PAYMENT OF CERTAIN SMALL CLAIMS
WHEREAS, the Common Council, by Item No. 184, C.C.P., June 26,
1979, established a specific procedure for payment of claims of $100.00 or less
and Claims under Section 207 (a) and (c) of the General Municipal Law, which
pertain to medical bills of Policemen and Firemen in any amount; and
WHEREAS, the subject claims are eligible for consideration under the said
procedure; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Law has verified the validity of the claims
and recommend payment thereof;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Comptroller be, and hereby is authorized to make payment of the
following claims, and that said payment be charged against the "Judgment and
Claims Account" in the Department of Law:
1. Bessie Cylar
Claim for loss of garbage cans. $20.00
2. James R. Howe
Claim for difference in pay for Police Officer Howe
while on active duty with the U.S. Military. $85.41
3. Michael John
Claim for claimant's vehicle that was mistakenly
towed to the Tonawanda Street Impound Garage. $82.50
4. Daniel Karlinski
Claim for an employee of Inventory and Stores
inadvertently not paid for one days work. $53.20
5. Walter A. Kilgore
Claim for loss of garbage can. $12.00
6. William T. Kufel
Claim for loss of garbage cans. $25.00
7. John Lyle
Claim for personal property damaged due to diseased
tree with prior written notice. $49.53
8. Elizabeth M. Rogan
Claim for loss of a cooler taken during garbage pickup that was labeled and
used as a recycling box. $29.87
9. Detta G. Wills
Claim for loss of garbage can. $8.00
10. Lawrence Zielinski
Claim for loss of garbage cans. $16.00
Investigation by the Department of Law reveals that the above claims are
valid and payment is hereby recommended.
PASSED.
AYES- 12 NOES- 0.
No. 172
BY MR. HIGGINS
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 216-6 GARBAGE, RUBBISH, AND REFUSE
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Chapter 216-6 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, be amended to read
as follows:
Section 216-6. Preparation Requirements
A. St shall be the duty of each householder to strain and securely wrap
in paper all garbage, kitchen and table waste designed for collection by the
city. The Commissioner of Street Sanitation is hereby authorized to refuse to
collect any garbage, kitchen or table waste not so wrapped.
B. Loose disposal of syringes, lancets and needles is hereby prohibited.
Syringes. lancets, and needles must be disposed of in a sealed and clearly
marked container and contents of said container must be treated with an
infection control solution before material is brought to the curb for
collection. The Commissioner of Streets and Sanitation is hereby authorized to
refuse any garbage not so prepared.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
R. Peter Morrow, III
Acting Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter underlined is new
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE COMMISSIONER OF STREET
SANITATION, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION AND THE AMERICAN DIABETES
ASSOCIATION.
No. 173
BY MRS. LOTEMPIO
ROAD MAINTENANCE BY ERIE COUNTY
WITHIN CITY LIMITS
WHEREAS: A vital part of the services provided by Erie County is
the maintenance of roads, including snow removal, throughout the County,
including those leading into the City; and
WHEREAS; The City of Buffalo taxpayers contribute a significant amount of
money annually yearly, for services that the County should maintain; and
WHEREAS: As City residents, we receive a minimum return for our
contribution; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That this Honorable Body requests the County Legislature and the County
Executive to designate the main roads in the City of Buffalo as County roads,
so that arterials receive road repair and snow removal services currently
provided to these same roads outside the City of Buffalo.
ADOPTED.
No. 174
BY MR. PITTS
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT SECTION 9 OF CHAPTER 35
SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE "K" 1990
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That part of Subsection (a) of Section 9 of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo relating to Salary and Wage Schedule "K" is hereby
amended to read as follows:
1990
SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE "K"
SALARY
GRADE 1ST STEP 2ND STEP 3RD STEP 4TH STEP 5TH STEP
1 5.33 5.59 5.04
6.09 6.34
This schedule is applicable to Members of the School Crossing Guards.
This schedule shall be effective retroactive to July 1, 1990.
It is hereby certified , pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter that the
immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
R. Peter Morrow
Acting Corporation Counsel
PASSED.
AYES-12 NOES-0.
No. 175
BY MR. PITTS
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
20- DEPARTMENT OF POLICE SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS
1990
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Section l of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo,
relating to 20- Department of Police listed under the subheading relating to
positions covered by the School Crossing Guards bargaining agreements, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
(Note: Old salaries are in brackets)
20- DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
20-2 BUREAU OF SPECIAL SERVICES
Temporary Services as Required
Civilian School Crossing
Guard (Hourly) [$5.08 - $6.04] $5.33 - $6.34
The Commissioner of Police shall appoint and may, at pleasure, remove civilian
school crossing guards, who shall be employed for not more than 200 days in any
fiscal year on days when elementary schools are scheduled to be in session,
during training periods to be fixed by the Commissioner of Police and on such
other days as the Commissioner of Police may deem advisable or proper, for the
purpose of safeguarding children at various crossings of public streets while
going to and returning from daytime sessions at such schools. He shall also
fix, determine and coordinate the daily hours of duty of each such civilian
school crossing guard in keeping with the times of convening and recessing of
the respective school or schools served by each such guard.
The Commissioner of Police shall be charged with the duty and power of
governing, disciplining, regulating and training civilian school crossing
guards, and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as
are conferred by law upon an appointing power to effectuate the intent and
purpose expressed herein, and to that end may from time to time make and
enforce orders, rules and regulations not inconsistent herewith.
Civilian school crossing guards shall not be members of Department of Police,
nor shall the provisions of the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Buffalo
or any other law or resolution applicable to members of the Department of
Police or to members of the police force be applicable to the positions of
civilian school crossing guards.
This ordinance shall be effective retroactive to July l, 1990.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the
immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
The undersigned, heads of departments and city agencies and appointing
powers, each recommends, with respect to the positions set forth in the
foregoing ordinance to which he has the power of appointment and the Director
of the Budget recommends that the compensation for said positions be raised and
fixed at the respective amounts set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
WE, JAMES D. GRIFFIN, Mayor and JOEL A. GIAMBRA, Comptroller, pursuant to
Section 454 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, hereby certify that the
interests of the City will be subserved by the increase in compensation
provided for the positions set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
R. Peter Morrow
Acting Corporation Counsel
PASSED.
AYES-12 NOES-0.
No. 176
BY MESSRS. PITTS AND AMOS
REGULATE VIDEO DIAL TONE SERVICES
WHEREAS: The Federal Communications Commission has proposed a plan
that would permit telephone companies to provide TV service without requiring a
cable franchise; and
WHEREAS: New technology is being developed that will allow telephone
companies to offer video dial tone services, a wide variety of multichannel
video programming services that can be provided over twisted-pair 'copper wire;
and
WHEREAS: Although it is generally considered that the entry of "telcos" into
the cable television business would provide competition that would benefit both
municipalities and TV viewers, there is also a need to provide adequate
safeguards to protect the public; and
WHEREAS: Under the FCC's plan, neither the telephone company nor any video
programmer using the telco's network would be subject to regulations that
Congress enacted by passing the Cable Communications Act of 1984; and
WHEREAS: The Cable Act requires cable operators to obtain a cable franchise
from the local municipality, which allows cities to obtain up to 5 percent of a
system's gross revenues in the form of a franchise fee; and
WHEREAS: It also allows franchising authorities to impose customer service
standards and require the provision of community programming and local
information services; and
WHEREAS: The FCC proposal would allow telcos to deliver video programming
services without any payment for utilization of public right of way, without
any commitment to local community needs and interests, and without a local
franchise that any other business in a similar situation would have to obtain;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That this Common Council urges the Federal Communications Commission to
exercise its authority to subject video dial tone service providers to the same
franchising structure and other regulations created by the Cable Communications
Act of 1984; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That this Honorable Body also exhorts the FCC to implement measures that will
promote the entry of video dial tone providers into the cable business, but
encourages video dial tone providers and existing cable systems to compete
fairly without any joint service arrangements that would create a new monopoly
provider of multichannel video programming services; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED:
That the City Clerk be directed to forward certified copies of this resolution
to the Federal Communications Commission, the National Association of
Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, the United States senators
representing New York State, and the Western New York delegation to the House
of Representatives.
ADOPTED.
No. 177
BY MR. PITTS
ESTABLISH SPECIAL COMMITTEE
ON BUDGET DEFICIT REDUCTION
WHEREAS: The impending financial plight of the City of Buffalo
has been well documented in reports from the Comptroller and Budget Director
who have predicted a $22 million deficit for fiscal year 1991-92 and a $48
million deficit for 1992-93; and
WHEREAS: Over the past weeks on a random basis, representatives of the
administration and the Comptroller's office have met informally with members of
this Common Council to assess this fiscal dilemma and suggest alternatives for
raising revenues and/or cutting expenditures or services; and
WHEREAS: These meetings have been effective in gauging the severity of the
problems but have not been very productive in formulating acceptable strategies
for reducing the estimated deficits; and
WHEREAS: The severity of the budgetary problems justifies the creation of a
special committee comprised of representatives from the administration, the
Comptroller's office, and this body to develop specific deficit reduction
plans;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the President of the Common Council immediately establish a Special Common
Council Committee on Budget Deficit Reduction comprised of representatives of
the Department of Administration and Finance, the Division of the Budget, the
Comptroller's office and members of this Honorable Body to develop workable
strategies to eliminate the projected deficits; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the Special Committee establishes a weekly meeting schedule, or more often
if needed, and notifies all members of this Council of its meetings and
actions; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED:
That the Special Committee submits its final recommendations to this Common
Council by April 1, 1992.
ADOPTED.
No. 178
BY MR. PITTS
REQUEST REVENUES AND FIXED ASSETS REPORT FROM THE BUFFALO URBAN
RENEWAL AGENCY, BURA CONTRACTS FROM FINANCIAL CONTROL OF AGENCIES AND/OR
COMPTROLLER, AND A REPORT OF BUFFALO ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY REVENUES
DIRECTLY GENERATED FROM FEDERAL FUNDING
WHEREAS: The Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency disburses several million
dollars annually to acquire properties for future development, to float
construction loans to developers, and to fund a variety of programs which
generate income; and
WHEREAS: Several properties currently under the control of BURA have been
transferred from the City of Buffalo at little or no cost to BURA and resold to
developers with proceeds returning to the agency; and
WHEREAS: Similarly, larger vacant properties under BURA's control have been
converted to "temporary" surface parking lots with rental revenues returned to
BURA; and
WHEREAS: In addition, several programs return income to BURA in compliance
with contracts executed between BURA and other agencies; and
WHEREAS: In similar fashion, the Buffalo Enterprise Development Company
generates millions of dollars from programs it has developed over the years
using federal monies; and
WHEREAS: BURA and BEDC have flourished as a result of the income generated
from federal funding appropriated to this area because of the eligibility of
the City of Buffalo based on its fiscal needs; and
WHEREAS: At a time when the City of Buffalo is experiencing grave financial
problems, methods for the city drawing from BURA and BEDC resources must be
explored;
HOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Common Council requests the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency file a report
detailing all fixed assets, all revenues generated over the past year, the
source of the revenue, and the balance remaining from each source; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the Comptroller and the Director of Financial Control of Agencies submit
copies of each BURA contract from which BURA realizes revenue; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That BEDC submits a report of all revenue producing programs generated based on
federal funding, or program income from federal funding, the amounts generated
in the past year, and the balance remaining; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED:
That this information is filed by the next meeting of this Common Council on
March 3, 1992.
ADOPTED.
No. 179
BY MESSRS. PITTS AND ARTHUR
LEASE RENEWAL SHEA'S O'CONNELL THEATRE
WHEREAS: The Shea's O'Connell Theatre has had a lease agreement
with the City of Buffalo which expires June 30, 1992, and
WHEREAS: The Shea's has requested a five year extension of the present lease
which would begin July 1, 1992 to June 30, 1997, and
WHEREAS: The proposed lease should be approved expeditiously to allow the
Shea's to engage in its proposed Capital Improvement Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Common Council's Finance Committee review the proposed lease for the
Shea's O'Connell Theatre and make a recommendation to the Common Council.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 180
BY: MR. ZUCHLEWSKI
APPOINTMENT LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
I hereby appoint Wendy S. Eschborn, 142 Roesch Ave., Buffalo,
New York 14207 to the position of Legislative Assistant to the North District
Councilmember, to become effective Monday, February 17, 1992.
ADOPTED.
No. 181
BY: MR. ZUCHLEWSKI
MEMORIALIZE STATE LEGISLATURE TO
REMOVE HOMESTEAD DESIGNATION
FROM ABSENTEE LANDLORDS
WHEREAS: A large number of individuals, partnerships, real estate
companies, etc., are in the business of obtaining one, two, or three rental
unit properties in the City of Buffalo for investment and income purposes only;
and
WHEREAS: Presently the Real Property Tax Law classifies any residential
structure with three units or less as homestead and any structure with four or
more units is designated as non-homestead; and
WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo assessment rate per $1,000.00 for homestead
properties is $23.46, compared to $34.18 assessed to properties designated as
non-homestead; and
WHEREAS: Clearly there is a difference between individuals purchasing
property with three or less units in order to live on the premises as opposed
to those individuals who purchase properties throughout the City for investment
and income purposes only; and
WHEREAS: In fairness to all, those who indeed live on the property which is
designated homestead should continue to retain homestead designation, while
those who own property or units and do not maintain residency on said property
should be assessed at the non-homestead rate.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Honorable Body directs the Department of Assessment to file a report with
this Common Council as to how many properties in the City of Buffalo would be
effected by this change of homestead designation and an estimate as to how much
additional money could be raised with this change; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo memorializes the New York State
Legislature to amend the New York State Real Property Tax Law so that the City
of Buffalo may begin assessing properties within the City that are not owner
occupied at the non-homestead rate; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED:
That the City Clerk be directed to forward certified copies of this resolution
to the Clerk of the Assembly, Secretary of Senate, and members of the Western
New York delegation of the New York State Legislature.
ADOPTED.
No. 182
BY MESSRS. ZUCHLEWSKI, AMOS AND ARTHUR
Invite Gov. Cuomo to Buffalo
WHEREAS: If the Governor's recommended budget is passed by the
New York State Legislature for the 92-93 fiscal year, it will mean a total
funding cut to the City of Buffalo of $25 million over the past two years, and
WHEREAS: Because the City of Buffalo has a large elderly population living
on fixed incomes and a large population of working poor which makes it
difficult to increase the property tax levy, and
WHEREAS: The cutback in state funds has placed an additional burden upon the
City of Buffalo and is one reason for the city's projected 92-93 budget deficit
of $48 million, and
WHEREAS: In order to see our way Through these difficult financial times,
the Common Council and Mayor have proposed a number of methods to close our
budget gap, many of which need state approval, and
WHEREAS: The Common Council, the Comptroller and the Mayor have already met
with the W.N.Y.. Delegation to the State Legislature, and
WHEREAS: The Governor of the State of New York is a major player in the
budget process
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
That this Common Council invite Governor Mario Cuomo to a Buffalo summit
meeting to discuss our current financial crisis and ways the State of New York
can assist us in our efforts, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
That this Common Council send a certified copy of this resolution to Governor
Cuomo for his response.
ADOPTED.
No. 183
BY MR. ZUCHLEWSKI
Request SUNY Central to expedite Campus West repairs
WHEREAS: For almost 125 years, Campus West was a part of the State
University of Hew York system, known as the College Learning Laboratory, and
WHEREAS: Because of state funding cuts last year, SUNY cut all funding to
Campus West and turned it over to the Buffalo Public School System, and
WHEREAS: A rental agreement for use of the building at Buffalo State College
was arranged with the Board of Education so the school would remain on the same
site, and
WHEREAS: On January 21, 1992 a water leak spilled over 500 gallons of water
from the third floor down through the first floor which caused extensive damage
to the facility and exposed asbestos, and
WHEREAS: This caused over 750 children to be displaced in the middle of the
school year causing a severe disruption to their lives, and
WHEREAS: It is in the best interests of the children to ensure the work is
completely funded and completed in an expeditious manner so they can have a
normal; school year in September
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
That this Common Council urge SUNY Central in Albany to completely fund the
needed repairs to the Campus West facilities located on the Buffalo State
College campus and to complete this work as expeditiously as possible
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
That certified copies of this resolution be sent to Dr. Bruce Johnstone,
Chancellor of the State University of Hew York in Albany.
ADOPTED.
No. 184
BY MR. ZUCHLEWSKI
Felicitations and/or In Memoriams
Attached hereto are Felicitations or In Memoriams sponsored by
members of the Common Council:
Felicitation for Minority Leadership Training Conference
By Councilmember Mr. Amos
Felicitation for Michael O'Rourke
By Councilmember Fahey
Felicitation for Raymond R. Dalfonse
By Councilmember LoTempio
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. 185
BY: MR. ZUCHLEWSKI
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:
Carolyn Brooks
Gregory L. Clark
Alison L. DesForges
Lynn R. Dodd
Kathryn E. Lubick
Michael E. Martin
Barbara Rowe
TOTAL: 7
ADOPTED.
No. 186
BY: MR. ZUCHLEWSKI
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:
Thomas M. Vivian
TOTAL: 1
ADOPTED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No. 187
Mr. Coppola moved to take from the table Item # 18, C.C.P., June
10, 1991 Reduce Salaries of Elected Officers; seconded by Mr. Collins.
LOST.
AYES- BAKOS, COLLINS, COPPOLA, ZUCHLEWSKI - 4
NOES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BELL, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PITTS - 8
No. 188
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in
the Council Chambers, 13th floor, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, unless
otherwise noted.
REGULAR COMMITTEES
CLAIMS Tuesday, Feb 25, 1992 9:00 AM
CIVIL SERVICE Tuesday, FEB 25, 1992 9:30 AM
FINANCE Tuesday, FEB 25, 1992
Immediately Following Civil Service
LEGISLATION Tuesday, FEB 25, 1992 2:00 PM
ECONOMIC DEV. Wednesday, FEB 26, 1992, 10:00 AM
No. 189
Adjournment
On motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Franczyk, the Council
adjourned at 4:25 P.M.
Charles L. Michaux III
City Clerk
Meeting reported by Leonard G. Sciolino, Council and Committee Reporter.