HomeMy WebLinkAbout92-0915
No. 17
Common Council
Proceedings
of the
City of Buffalo
Regular Meeting, September 15, 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 BUDGET
: Hon. Archie L. Amos, Jr., Chairperson, Hon. Norman
M. Bakos, Hon. Eugene M. Fahey, Hon. James W. Pitts, Hon. Dale Zuchlewski, Hon.
Joel A. Giambra, Mr. Richard Planavsky.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CATV
: Hon. James W. Pitts, Chairman, Hon. Archie L. Amos,
Hon. Brian M. Higgins, Hon. Rosemarie LoTempio, Dale Zuchlewski.
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.
TASK FORCES
TASK FORCE- AUDITORIUM-STADIUM:
Hon. James W. Pitts, Chairman, Hon. Alfred T.
Coppola, Hon. Eugene M. Fahey, Hon. Dale Zuchlewski, Henry Nowak, Anthony
Masiello, Dennis Gorski, Roger Blackwell, Vincent Tese, Charles Rosenow, George
Gould, George Wessel, William Greely, Women for Downtown/Designee, Donald
Quinlan, Rev. Bennett Smith.
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.
EDUCATION FUNDING FORMULA REVIEW TASK FORCE-
Hon. Brian M. Higgins, Chairman;
Hon. Archie L. Amos, Hon. Dale Zuchlewski, Judith Fisher, Mozella Richardson,
Dr. Oscar Smuckler.
POLICE REORGANIZATION TASK FORCE-
Hon. Eugene M. Fahey, Chairman; Hon. George
K. Arthur, Hon. Clifford Bell, Hon. Rosemarie 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-
Hon. Alfred T. Coppola, Chairman; Hon.
Brian M. Higgins, Hon. Dale Zuchlewski, Bart Sumbrum/Designee, John Scardino.
CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL - BUFFALO
Tuesday, September 15, 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, Perla,
Pitts, and Zuchlewski - 13.
ABSENT - None.
On a motion by Mr. Fahey, seconded by Mr. Pitts, the minutes of the stated
meeting held on September 1, 1992, were approved
FROM THE MAYOR
FROM THE MAYOR EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS
No. 1
Appointment and Reappointment of members of the Home Improvement Advisory Board
Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Chapter 144-6 of the Buffalo
Code, I hereby reappoint the below listed persons as members of the Home
improvement Advisory Board for term expiring on January 2, 1995:
Norman Kaplan 4424 Bailey Avenue
Buffalo, 14226
Paul Leone 86 McKenzie Court
Cheektowaga, 14227
Pursuant to the same powers as listed above, I hereby appoint Jay B.
Duderwick, residing at 335 Weimar, Buffalo, New York - 14206, as a member of
the Home improvement Advisory Board effective September 2, 1992 for a term
expiring January 2, 1995.
Jay B. Duderwick will succeed Walter J. Przepasniak whose term has
expired.
I hereby certify that the above listed persons are fully qualified to
serve as members of the Home improvement Advisory Board.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL.
FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
No. 2
386 Military Ave. - Pole sign.
Item No. 138, C.C.P., September 1, 1992.
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, September
1, 1992, considered the above application pursuant to Section 387-19 of the
Buffalo Code, Review of Pole Signs.
The applicant seeks to place a non-illuminated freestanding sign
measuring 5 feet by 10 feet wide and 9 feet in overall height. The total sign
area will be 50 square feet.
The site is located in an M2 zone which allows freestanding signs of
these dimensions. Under S.E.Q.R., the proposed sign may be considered an
unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review.
The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed sign.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 3
1716-1750 Kenmore Ave. - Four ground signs.
Item No. 139, C.C.P., September 1, 1992
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, September
8, 1992, considered the above application pursuant to Section 387-19 of the
Buffalo Code, Review of Ground Signs.
The applicant seeks to place four illuminated, directional, ground signs
measuring 3 feet by 3 feet in width. The total area of the signs will be 36
square feet.
The site is located in an MI zone which allows ground signs of these
dimensions. Under S.E.Q.R., the proposed sign may be considered an unlisted
action which may be studied through uncoordinated review.
The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed signs.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 4
1200 Kenmore Ave. - Illuminated pole sign.
Item No. 140, C.C.P., September 1, 1992
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, September
8, 1992, considered the above application pursuant to Section 387-19 of the
Buffalo Code, Review of Pole Signs.
The applicant seeks to place an illuminated 6 foot by 8 foot wide "ID"
sign with an overall height of 18 feet. The total area of the sign will be 48
square feet.
The site is located in a C2 zone which allows this sign.
Under S.E.Q.R., the proposed sign may be considered an unlisted action
which may be studied through uncoordinated review.
The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed signs.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 5
Dept. of Public Works - Request to encroach right-of-way with doors at 5
Genesee St.
Item No. 68, C.C.P., September 1, 1992.
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, September
8, 1992 considered the above request pursuant to Section 413.1 of the Buffalo
Code, Sidewalk Encroachments.
The applicant seeks to encroach in the right-of-way of a restaurant at
5-7 Genesee with two doors. The doors will cause minimum disruption in that
they will flank a proposed outdoor cafe which will be reviewed at a later date.
The site is located on the Theodore Roosevelt Plaza which is designated for
pedestrian use. The proposed door configuration will allow for the remodeling
of the existing restaurant.
Under S.E.Q.R., the proposed encroachment is considered a Type II action
which does not require further environmental review.
The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed encroachment on the
condition that the Dept. of Public Works concurs.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 6
469 Parker - Abandonment and sale of a portion
of right-of-way.
Item No. 147, C.C.P., September 1, 1992.
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, September
8, 1992, considered the above request pursuant to Section 317.1 of the City
Charter, Abandonment of Public Right-of-Way.
The applicant is requesting that the city abandon and subsequently convey
to him a 10 feet by 125 foot strip of right-of-way of Parkside Avenue at the
southeast corner of Parker Avenue and Parkside Avenue.
The requested piece of Parkside Avenue has been used and maintained by
the owner of 469 Parker Avenue. The proposed abandonment and sale would render
a clear title to his property.
The proposed 1250 square foot area contains no water or sewer lines and
would therefore not require the city to maintain an easement for the abandoned
right-of-way. Under S.E.Q.R., the proposed abandonment is considered a Type I)
action.
Given this, the Planning Board voted to approve the abandonment and sale
of the proposed portion of right-of-way under discussion on the condition that
the Department of Public Works concurs with the abandonment.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 7
300 Broadway - Pole sign.
Item No. 136, C.C.P., September 1, 1992
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, September
1, 1992, considered the above application pursuant to Section 387-19 of the
Buffalo Code, Review of Pole Signs.
The applicant seeks to place an illuminated pole "ID" sign measuring 5
feet by 7 feet wide and 15 feet in overall height. The total sign area will be
approximately 35 square feet.
The site is located in a CM zone which permits freestanding signs of
these dimensions.
Under S.E.Q.R., the proposed sign may be considered an unlisted action
which may be studied through uncoordinated review.
The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed ground sign since it
conforms to the sign regulations of the Buffalo Code.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 8
768 Delaware Ave. - Screening of parking lot.
Item No. 141, C.C.P., September 1, 1992
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, September
8, 1992, considered the above application pursuant to Section 511-97 of the
Buffalo Code, Screening Requirements.
The applicant seeks to expand a parking lot with an additional 25 parking
spaces.
The Proposed parking lot is located in the "R5" Apartment-Hotel District
and is also in a local historic preservation district.
The proposed parking lot screening will consist of new boxwood hedges.
Under S.E.Q.R. the proposed parking lot is a Type I action which requires
a negative declaration.
The Buffalo Preservation Board approved this item May 6, 1992 and issued
a negative declaration.
The City Planning Board voted to approve the proposed parking lot with
the alternate screening mentioned above.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 9
Rezone 1-3 Heussy from "C2" to "R2"
Item No. 142, C.C.P., September 1, 1992
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, September
8, 1992, considered the above petition pursuant to Section 511-126 of the
Buffalo Code, Amendment to the Zoning Map.
The petitioner seeks to rezone 1-3 Heussy from "C2"- Community Business
to "R2"- Dwelling District.
The proposed rezoning is necessary for the petitioner to obtain bank
financing.
Under S.E.Q.R., the proposed rezoning is considered an unlisted action
which may be studied through uncoordinated review.
The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed rezoning.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
FROM THE BOARD OF PARKING
No. 10
Report & Audits
Board of Parking
Item No. 202 CCP July 7, 1992
The Buffalo Board of Parking, an agency of the City of Buffalo,
adheres to the New York State General Municipal Law, Article 5A and Sections
103 & 104 of the City of Buffalo Charter and Ordinances, in the letting of all
maintenance and repair work on City ramps and surface lots.
The following is a summary of bids let by the Board of Parking in the
past three (3) years for parking ramps:
1990
Project Approval Bids Received
1. Relighting of the Gates
Circle parking ramps Parking Bd. 6/14/90 attachment "A"
2. New Elevators/Stair
Tower Restoration Gates
Circle/Buffalo General Parking Bd. 9/26/90 attachment "B"
3. Elevator/Stair Tower
Restore Turner Ramp Parking Bd. 10/24/90 attachment "B"
4. Eagle Parking Ramp Item #4 CCP 10/30/90 attachment "C'
5. Joint Repair Turner Parking Board 12/12/90 attachment "B"
1991
Project Approval Bids Received
1. Joint Repair Gates Parking Bd. 3/13/91 attachment "B"
2. Three Cashier Booths Parking Bd. 10/11/91 attachment "B"
3. Eagle Ramp Item No. 87, CCP 1/8/91 attachment "C"
1992
No Projects
In regards to the Rapp surface lots, in 1990 and 1991, there were two
separate contracts one for snowplowing and one for lawn and lot maintenance.
In 1992 we combined the two services into one yearly contract.
Snowplowing Attachment
1990 - F.C.L. Construction Assoc. "D"
1991 - B "n" C Snowplowing and Landscaping "E"
1992 - B "n" C Snowplowing and Landscaping "H"
Maintenance
1990 Tomani's Eastern, Inc. "F"
1991 Mike's Landscaping "G"
1992 B "n" C Snowplowing and Landscaping "H"
In 1991 two Rapp lots were constructed at 846 Grant and 1406 Fillmore
Avenue (attachment "J")
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 11
Report on Operation of City Parking Ramps
and Surface Lots
Item No. 193 C.C.P. July 7, 1992
The following is a list of all ramps and surface lots leased to
Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps, Inc. Approved Item No. 99 C.C.P. 12/12/89), who
retain Multiple Parking Services, Inc. as their professional parking operator
(a copy of B.C.A.R's lease has been filed under separate cover by the Law
Department).
RAMPS SURFACE LOTS
Eagle Ellicott-Oak
Mohawk Aud Lots
Main Place Gas Co. Lot
Marine Naval Park
Turner
Augspurger
Fernbach
The following is a list of ramps operated under management contracts let
by public bid with Multiple Parking Services, Inc.
Gates Circle - Item No. 5 C.C.P. 7/9/88
Buffalo General - Item No. 4 C.C.P. 7/9/88
The Children's Hospital of Buffalo, as Hodge Parking, Inc. has a thirty
year lease for the John C. Gallagher Sr. parking ramp, Item No. C.C.P.
12/12/72 and hires Allright Parking as its professional parking operator.
Multiple Parking operates the following surface lots, let by public bid,
and approved by the Common Council:
LOCATION EXPIRATION ANNUAL RENTAL
No. 112
C.C.P. 10/31/89 Parcel No 29 11/1/92 $
56,043.18
Thruway Lot No. 5 11/1/92
25,178.82
No. 114
C.C.P. 4/4/89 Skyway Loop 11/1/92
$222,222.24
No. 152
C.C.P. 10/16/90 Skyway Lot No. 4 12/1/93 $ 60,606.00
No. 103
C.C.P. 7/17/90 Thruway Lot No. 4 6/1/93 $ 46,001.00
No. 95
C.C.P. 11/26/91 155 Washington St. 12/1/94 $ 49,339.20
The report on the principals of Allright Parking and Multiple parking
Services, Inc., has been filed already under separate cover.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
No. 12
E Niagara Mohawk - Semi-annual
E Report- Dewey Avenue Facility
Item No. 92, C.C.P. 6/23/92
Regarding the Common Councils referral of Niagara Mohawk's semi-annual
report regarding progress under terms of its agreement on the handling and
storage of PCB's at its Dewey Avenue facility, the Environmental Management
Commission makes the following comments:
While removal progress has been made, a considerable number of
PCB-containing devices remain in Buffalo and in the wider area served by the
Dewey Avenue Center, including a number of larger units. The utility will not
have completed removal of PCB-containing devices by November 20, and will,
utilizing Dewey Avenue as a shorter term storage site, continue to move the
significant number of PCB's from its system to Dewey, and to handle PCB's at
Dewey.
While such action appears to be allowable under terms of the relevant New
York State regulations, the City of Buffalo continues to have an interest in
the very rapid removal of all PCB equipment, and continues to have good reason
to know both what equipment remains in the City and as well what is coming and
going from the Dewey Avenue Service Center.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 13
Solicitation of Funds Application
NYPIRG - New York Public
Interest Research Group
Item Nos. 54 and 55, 7/21/92
The Environmental Management Commission wishes to make the following
comments regarding items 54 and 55 from the Common Council Proceedings of July
21, 1992. These items concern the application from Citizens Campaign for the
Environment for the granting of a City license for political solicitation. The
Commission makes no comment about the worthiness of Citizens Campaign for the
Environment. The Commission's comments are solely based on its opposition to
the idea of discretionary licenses for political solicitation.
First, in the Commission's view, such a licensing process, with the
possibility that an applicant might be denied a license, must be based on the
unacceptable notion that a city can deny the Constitutionally protected right
of free speech.
Second, in the Commission's view, such a license poses the danger that,
once granted, a license might be construed by citizens as City approval of
money-raising efforts over which the City has no control, and which might in
fact be unethical or fraudulent.
The Commission appreciates the attention of the Common Council to its
comments.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
FROM THE COMPTROLLER
No. 14
Certificate of Necessity
Increased Appropriation
County Revenue
Department of Police
We, James D. Griffin, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller,
do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 41 of the Charter, that an increase in
the sum of $17,000 in the estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1992
is necessary in Appropriation Allotments - Department of Police to meet a
contingency which could not have been reasonably foreseen when the budget was
adopted. The amount of increased appropriation will be met from an increase in
the General Fund - County Revenue accounts 100-200-405-88032 - County Property
Forfeitures not otherwise appropriated for any other purpose. The detail of
the requirements are set forth below:
DATED: BUFFALO, NEW YORK, September 1, 1992
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 15
CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
APPROPRIATION ALLOTMENTS
EXEMPT ITEMS - WATER
DEPARTMENT OF WATER
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 $16,250 be transferred and reappropriated from Reserve for
Capital Improvements in Appropriation Allotments -Exempt Items - Water, as set
forth below:
The amount 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, September 10, 1992
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 16
Interfund Cash Loan for Capital Projects
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
Water Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund. 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 a Water project and
we will not reenter the bond market until more projects have requested funding.
We are requesting that you approve an inter fund cash loan from the Water
Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $200,000 for
the reconstruction of the Clearwell Basin. The loan will be repaid when Bonds
are issued.
From To Account Repayment Date Total
410 Water 415 Water 415-980-081 BAN/Bond Sale $200,000
Capital Projects
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller, dated August 19, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to make an interfund
cash loan from the Water Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of $200,000 for the reconstruction of the Clearwell Basin, to be
repaid when bonds are issued.
PASSED.
AYES- 12 NOES- 0.
No. 17
Interfund Cash Loan
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 four 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 interfund cash loans from the General
Fund to the Capital Projects Fund in the amounts of $100,000 for City Wide Tree
Planting, $50,000 for Improvements to McCarthy Park, $150,000 for King Urban
Life Center, $150,000 Improvements to War Memorial Site. The loans will be
repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued.
From To Account
Repayment Date Total
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj 200-717-010 BAN/Bond Sale $100,000
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj 200-717-023 BAN/Bond Sale 50,000
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj 200-717-045 BAN/Bond Sale 150,000
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj 200-717-094 BAN/Bond Sale 150,000
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller dated August 26, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to make an inter
fund cash loan from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund in the
amounts listed in the above communication, said Ions to be repaid when bond
anticipation notes or bonds are issued.
PASSED.
AYES- 12 NOES- 0.
No. 18
Interfund Cash Loan for Capital Projects
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 four 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 interfund cash loans from the General
Fund to the Capital Projects Fund in the amounts of $250,000 Reconstruction of
the Dog Pound Building, $250,000 Reconstruction of Police Headquarters,
$150,000 Cleaning and Restoring of City Monuments, $1,000,000 Reconstruction of
Kleinhans Music Hall, $60,000 Improvements to Area Surrounding Kleinhans Music
Hall, $100,000 Reconstruction of Various Library Buildings, $130,000
Installation of Traffic Signals - 2 locations, $400,000 Purchase of Fire
Fighting Vehicle, $35,000 Gus Franczyk Park Development, $200,000 St. Columbia
Square Infrastructure, $140,000 improvements to Broderick Park. The loans will
be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued.
From To Account
Repayment Date Total
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj 200-402-099 BAN/Bond Sale $250,000
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj 200-402-513 BAN/Bond Sale 250,000
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj 200-402-005 BAN/Bond Sale 150,000
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj 200-402-068 BAN/Bond Sale 1,000,000
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj 200-402-074 BAN/Bond Sale 60,000
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj 200-402-050 BAN/Bond Sale 100,000
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj 200-401-006 BAN/Bond Sale 130,000
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj 200-101-033 BAN/Bond Sale 400,000
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj 200-717-005 BAN/Bond Sale 35,000
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj 200-717-038 BAN/Bond Sale 200,000
100 Gen. 200 Capital Proj 200-601-040 BAN/Bond Sale 140,000
Mr. Fahey moved :
That the communication from the Comptroller, dated August 18, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to make inter fund
cash loans from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund in the amounts as
listed in the above communication, to be repaid when bond anticipation notes or
bonds are issued.
PASSED.
AYES- 12 NOES- 0.
No. 19
Permission to Negotiate 268 Coit, W 330' N Paderewski Vacant Land: 30' x 108'
Assessed Valuation: $900
The Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, has received
a request from Ms. Joyce Johnson of 270 Coit Street, Buffalo, New York to
purchase the above captioned property.
Ms. Johnson would like to purchase this property, which is adjacent to
her home, for extra yard space.
The Departments of Inspections and Community Revitalization and Community
Development have been contacted and they have no objections to this sale. The
Tax and Demolition Lien Offices were contacted and there are no outstanding
taxes and/or demolition liens owing to the City of Buffalo.
This office, therefore, is requesting that we be permitted to negotiate a
private sale for the above mentioned property and report back to Your Honorable
Body the results of negotiations.
Mr. Fahey moved :
That the communication from the Comptroller dated September 3, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to negotiate with
Ms. Joyce Johnson, 270 Colt Street, Buffalo, New York for the private sale of
268 Colt and report to this Honorable Body the results of such negotiations.
ADOPTED.
No. 20
Permission to Negotiate 199 Dodge
S 76.50' W Masten Land: 23.50'
Assessed Valuation: $800
The Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, has received
a request from Ms. Katherine L. Glenn of 197 Dodge Street, Buffalo, New York to
purchase the above captioned property.
Ms. Glenn would like to purchase this property, which is adjacent to her
home, for extra yard space. She has been utilizing and maintaining this lot
for quite some time.
The Departments of Inspections and Community Revitalization and Community
Development have been contacted and they have no objections to this sale. The
Tax and Demolition Lien Off ices were contacted and there are no outstanding
taxes and/or demolition liens owing to the City of Buffalo.
This office, therefore, is requesting that we be permitted to negotiate a
private sale for the above mentioned property and report back to Your Honorable
Body the results of negotiations.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller dated September 3, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to negotiate with
Ms. Katherine L. Glenn, 197 Dodge Street, Buffalo, New York for the private
sale of 199 Dodge Street and report to this Honorable Body the results of such
negotiations.
ADOPTED.
No. 21
Permission to Negotiate 402 Hickory
W 384.85' N Broadway
Lot Size: 28.75' x 138' N
Assessed Valuation:
Land: $ 900 Total: $9,000
The Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, has received
a request from Mr. Frank Bryant, Jr. of 739 Glenwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York
to purchase the above captioned property.
Mr. Bryant would like to purchase this property in order to renovate and
use for rental purposes. He has submitted a list of repairs and proof of his
finances.
The Tax and Demolition Lien Offices were contacted and there are no
outstanding taxes and/or demolition liens owing to the City of Buffalo.
This office, therefore, is requesting that we be permitted to negotiate a
private sale on the above mentioned property and report back to Your Honorable
Body the results of negotiations.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller dated September 10, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to negotiate with
Mr. Frank Bryant, Jr., 739 Glenwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York for the private
sale of 402 Hickory and report to this Honorable Body the results of such
negotiations.
ADOPTED.
No. 22
Permission to Negotiate 103 Louisiana
E 266.50 S South Vacant Land: 25' x 102'
Assessed Valuation; $900
The Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, has received
a request from Mr. & Mrs. Michael Golden, 101 Louisiana Street, Buffalo, New
York 14204-2760 to purchase the above captioned property.
Mr. & Mrs. Golden would like to purchase this property, which is adjacent
to their home, for extra yard space.
The Departments of Inspections and Community Revitalization and Community
Development have been contacted and they have no objections to this sale. The
Tax and Demolition Lien Offices were contacted and there are no outstanding
taxes and/or demolition liens owing to the City of Buffalo.
This office, therefore, is requesting that we be permitted to negotiate a
private sale for the above mentioned property and report back to Your Honorable
Body the results of negotiations.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller dated September 9, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to negotiate with
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Golden, 101 Louisiana Street, Buffalo, New York for the
private sale of 103 Louisiana and report to this Honorable Body the results of
such negotiations.
ADOPTED.
No. 23
Permission to Negotiate
49 Rohr, E 218.50' S Genesee
Vacant Land: 30' x 130'
Assessed Valuation: $900
The Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, has received
a request from Mr. Michael Mann, 38 Linden Park, Buffalo, new York 14208 to
purchase the above captioned property.
Mr. Mann would like to purchase this property, which is adjacent to
property he owns at 55 Rohr, in order to incorporate a garage.
The Departments of Inspections and Community Revitalization and Community
Development have been contacted and they have no objections to this sale. The
Tax and Demolition Lien Offices were contacted and there are no outstanding
taxes and/or demolition liens owing to the City of Buffalo.
This office, therefore, is requesting that we be permitted to negotiate a
private sale for the above mentioned property and report back to Your Honorable
Body the results of negotiations.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller dated September 2, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to negotiate with
Mr. Michael Mann, 38 Linden Park, Buffalo, New York for the private sale of 49
Rohr and report to this Honorable Body the results of such negotiations.
ADOPTED.
No. 24
Results of Negotiations 418 Northampton, N 647' E Jefferson
Lot Size: 30' x 117'
Assessed Valuation:
Land: $1,200 Total: $ 6.000
Item # 22, C.C.P. 7/21/92
In the above referenced Item Your Honorable Body authorized the
Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, to negotiate a private sale
with Mr. Emilio & Sandra Castillo of 16 Winter Street, Buffalo, New York 14213
to purchase the above captioned property. Mr. & Mrs. Castillo intend to convert
and rehabilitate this two-family home into a single for his private residence.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Jerome E.
Goldstein, Appraiser, Western New York Metro Jerome Realty, 1060 Ellicott
Square, 295 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14203. He has estimated the fair
market value of the property to be Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000). The Division
of Real Estate has investigated the sales of similar homes in the area. Sale
prices range from as low as Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) to Eight Thousand
Dollars ($8,000).
The property in question was acquired by the City of Buffalo through the
City's In-Rem Auction in October of last year. The property is currently
vacant and requires a complete interior renovation in order to make it
habitable.
The results of our negotiations are that Emilio and Sandra Castillo have
offered and are prepared to pay Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) for the subject
property. They have also agreed to pay for the cost of appraisal, transfer
tax, recording fees and cost of the legal description.
Although the offer is somewhat less than the appraised value, I am
inclined to recommend approving this sale for the following reasons:
1. There have been no serious offers for the property;
2. The longer the property remains vacant and in our inventory it will be
subject to vandalism and further deterioration;
3. The property will be restored to the tax rolls.
Therefore, I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of
418 Northampton Street to Emilio and Sandra Castillo in the amount of Three
Thousand Dollars ($3,000). I am further recommending that Your Honorable Body
authorize the Mayor to sign the required documents for the transfer of title.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 25
Results of Negotiations 13 Ormand Pl., N 85.63' N Daytona Vacant Lot: 33' x 42'
Assessed Valuation: $500
15 Ormand PI., N 118.63' W Daytona
Vacant Lot: 28' x 42'
Assessed Valuation: $450
17 Ormand PI., N 146.63 W Daytona
Vacant Lot: 28' x 42'
Assessed Valuation: $450
19 Ormand PI., N 174.63' W Daytona
Vacant Lot: 26' x 42'
Assessed Valuation: $400
Item # 22, C.C.P. 9/2/86
In the above referenced Item Your Honorable Body authorized the
Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, to negotiate a private sale
with Ms. Rosalie M. Zglinicki of 963 Exchange Street, Buffalo, New York to
purchase the above captioned properties. Ms. Zglinicki would like to purchase
these properties in order to fence in the entire parcel and use for garden and
recreational area.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Chester S.
Zukowski, Arrow Appraisal Service, Inc., 3790 Broadway, Cheektowaga, New York
14227. He has estimated the fair market value of the property to be Four
Hundred Dollars ($400). The date of the appraisal is September 10, 1990. At
the time of the appraisal Ms. Zglinicki was unable to purchase these properties
at the appraised value.
Last month Ms. Zglinicki contacted our office and asked that her file be
reopened. The Division of Real Estate reviewed the file and recent sales in
that area. Recent sales indicate lots have been selling for between Eight
Hundred Dollars ($800) and Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000). It should be noted
that the lots on Ormand are not serviced by water and sewer and can only be
accessed through two small alley ways. Therefore, the combining of these lots
for future new home construction is not feasible.
The results of our negotiations are that Ms. Zglinicki has offered and is
prepared to pay One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for the subject properties. She
has also agreed to pay for the cost of appraisal, transfer tax, recording fees
and cost of the legal descriptions.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 13 - 19
Ormand Place to Ms. Zglinicki in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000).
I am further recommending that Your Honorable Body authorize the Mayor to sign
the required documents for the transfer of title.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller, dated September 9, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the offer of Ms. Rosalie M. Zglinicki, 963 Exchange Street, Buffalo,
New York in the sum of $1,000.00 (One Thousand Dollars) to purchase the
property described as 13, 15, 17 and 19 Ormand Place be and hereby is accepted;
and
The appraisal report requested by the City of Buffalo will be paid by the
purchaser; and
That the transfer tax, recording fees, and cost of legal description will
be paid by the purchaser; and
That the mayor be 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.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
No. 26
Notification Serial # 8252
PARKING METERS
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies your Honorable Body of this action
supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business.
That that part of Subdivision 3 of Section 33 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the
following: PARKING METERS
HIGHWAY LOCATION PORTION OF HIGHWAY LOCATION
South Division from Elm Street to Michigan Avenue
(north side only)
Notification Serial # 8253
PARKING METERS
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies your Honorable Body of this action
supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business.
That that part of Subdivision 3 of Section 33 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the
following: PARKING METERS
HIGHWAY LOCATION PORTION OF HIGHWAY LOCATION
Washington (east side only) from Scott Street to Perry Street
Notification Serial # 8254
NO PARKING - REPEAL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies your Honorable Body of this action
supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business.
That that part of Subdivision 24 of Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by REPEALING the following:
NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PRTN. OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PD DAILY
Woodlawn Avenue Thursday, Friday
Masten to Michigan 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
south side
Notification Serial # 8255
PARKING METERS
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies your Honorable Body of this action
supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business.
That that part of Subdivision 3 of Section 33 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the
following: PARKING METERS
HIGHWAY LOCATION PORTION OF HIGHWAY LOCATION
West Huron (north side only) between Pearl St and Main St.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 27
Notification Serial # 8256
Police Emergency - All Way Stop Signs on Fulton
at Marvin Streets
STOP SIGNS
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the
City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies your Honorable Body of this
action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479
of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the
first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business.
That that part of Subdivision 9 of Section 11 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the
following: STOP SIGNS
VEHICLES ON SHALL STOP BEFORE ENTERING
Fulton Street Marvin Street
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 28
Report of Bids Heating Reconstruction
East Clinton Branch Library 1929 Clinton Street
I advertised for on August 25, 1992 and received the following
sealed proposals which were publicly opened and read on September 8, 1992.
BH Refrigeration 24,386.00
Colgate Heating Corp. 30,620.00
Kellner Mechanical 32,925.00
Buffalo Sheet Metals, inc. 34,745.00
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids
received and that BH Refrigeration in the amount of $24,386.00 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
200-402-050 - Division of Buildings.
Estimate for this work was $30,000.00.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated,
September 8, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to
award contract for Heating Reconstruction, East Clinton Branch Library to BH
Refrigeration, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $24,386.00.
Funds for this work are in the B/F 200-402-050 Division of Buildings.
PASSED.
AYES- 12 NOES- 0
No. 29
Change In Contract - Change Order No. 1 Water Filtration Plant - Zebra Mussel
Control Contract No. 17 City Contract No. 91667200
I hereby submit to your Honorable Body the following change order
with D.A. Ella Construction Corporation for work relating to the General
Construction for the Zebra Mussel Control at the Water Filtration Plant.
Work Item No. 4: Installation of additional pipe is required to construct
modifications to the potassium permanganate system. Potassium permanganate will
be injected at the intake structure for greater control by plant personnel to
control zebra mussel infestation and taste and odor problems.
Increase: $ 16,790.00
The above change could not be foreseen at the time the contract was let.
Costs have been reviewed by the Division of Public Works and found to be
fair and equitable.
SUMMARY:
Original amount of contract $1,225,125.00
Amount of Change Order No. 1- Increase $16,790.00
CURRENT AMOUNT OF CONTRACT $ 1,241,915.00
Funds in the amount of $16,790.00 are available in the Division of
Water's 415-980-077 Account.
I recommend the above change order and it is respectfully requested that
your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a
change order as set forth above.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated
September 9, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to
issue a change order # 1 to D.A. Elia Construction Corporation, changes
resulting in a net increase in the amount of $16,790.00, as more fully
described in the above communication, for additional work relating to Water
Filtration Plant, Zebra Mussel Control, Contract No. 91667200. Funds to be
charged against the Division of Water's 415-980-077 Account
PASSED.
AYES- 12 NOES- 0.
No. 30
Permission to Engage Consultant Plans and Specifications Delaware Park Site
Improvement
(Casino to Rumsey Road Shelter)
I respectfully request Your Honorable Body's permission to engage
a Consultant to prepare plans and specifications, advertise and receive sealed
proposals for the Delaware Park Site Improvement (Casino to Rumsey Road
Shelter).
Funds for this project will be available in Capital Project Fund 200-402-522.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated, August
27, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to
engage a Consultant to prepare plans and specifications, for the Delaware Park
Site Improvement (Casino to Rumsey Road Shelter). Funds for this project will
be available in Capital Project Fund 200-402-522.
PASSED.
AYES- 12 NOES- 0
No. 31
Kensington Viaduct Reconstruction Reimbursement, Map 5, Parcel 7, Maps 8 & 9,
Parcels 10 & 11
Attached are copies of documents for the property acquisition
by New York State for the reconstruction of the Kensington Viaduct. The
agreements will allow the City of Buffalo to collect the $19,000.00 that has
been held in escrow.
May we have Your Honorable Body' s permission for the Mayor to execute
all the necessary agreements.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated
September 9, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute all the
necessary agreements for the property acquisition by New York State for the
reconstruction of the Kensington viaduct, such documents relating to Map 5,
Parcel 7, and Maps 8 and 9, Parcels 10 and 11.
PASSED.
AYES- 12 NOES- 0.
No. 32
Restaurant-Dancing Class IV 1671 Seneca Street
Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please
be advised as follows:
I have examined the attached application for Restaurant/Dancing Class IV
located at 1671 Seneca Street and find that as to form it is correct. I have
caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for
Restaurant/Dancing Class IV License is being sought and according to the
attached reports from the Fire Department, Zoning Department and the Building
Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws.
I have caused an investigation by the Police Department into the moral
character of Michael Monile. The report from the Police Department
recommending approval is attached hereto.
In consideration of the application of:
Michael Monile D/B/A Dreamers Party Bar
1671 Seneca Street Buffalo, New York
This request is submitted for your consideration and whatever action you deem
appropriate.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated August
31, 1992, be received and filed; and
That pursuant to Chapter 150 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo,
the Director of Licenses and Permits is hereby authorized to issue a
Restaurant/Dancing Class IV License to Michael Monile d/b/a Dreamers Party Bar,
1671 Seneca Street, and the same be, and hereby is approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 12 NOES- 0.
No. 33
Request for Easement Through City Owned Lands
683 Jefferson Avenue
In connection with the Jefferson Avenue Reconstruction Project
it has become necessary for the Department of Public Works to reserve a five
(5) foot wide permanent easement along the side line of a City owned parcel of
land fronting on Jefferson Avenue. The use of the easement will be limited to
the placement of underground utility ducts by the City of Buffalo for the
purpose of providing electrical service to the street lighting system.
I am herein requesting that Your Honorable Body grant the following
described permanent easement to the Department of Public Works and to direct
the Division of Real Estate to note the reservation of said easement on their
records of city owned parcels:
A permanent easement to the Division of Engineering of the Department of
Public Works of the City of Buffalo for the placement, repair, operation,
inspection, replacement, removal (at it's option) and maintenance of
underground electrical ducts to be used exclusively for electrical service to
the street lighting system and/or the traffic control system, said easement
being situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York in
part of Lot 22, Township Il, Range 8 of the Holland Land Company Survey and
more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point in the east line of Jefferson Avenue one hundred
seventy (170.00) feet north of the north line of Sycamore Street, (as now
laid-out) and running thence north and along the east line of Jefferson Avenue
five (5.00) feet, to a point;
Running thence easterly and at right angles to Jefferson Avenue one
hundred ten (110.00) feet to a point;
Running thence southerly and parallel to Jefferson Avenue five (5.00)
feet to a point;
Running thence westerly and at right angles to Jefferson Avenue one
hundred ten (110.00) feet to the point of beginning.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated
September 4, 1992, be received and filed; and
That a 5 foot permanent easement through city-owned land on Jefferson
Avenue, as more fully described in the above communication, be and hereby is
granted to the Department of Public Works, the use of said easement to be
limited to the placement, repair, operation, inspection, replacement, removal
and maintenance of underground utility ducts by the City of Buffalo, for the
purpose of providing electrical service to the street lighting system and/or
traffic control system; and
That the Division of Real Estate be and hereby is directed to note the
reservation of said easement on their records of city-owned parcels.
PASSED.
AYES- 12 NOES- 0.
No. 34
Converting Humboldt Parkway/N. Parade Two Way Street - Between N. Hampton and
Best Streets
Item No. 198, C.C.P. 07/07/92
This is in reply to your resolution of July 7, 1992 to change
the western portion of Humboldt Parkway to two-way. The westerly park road of
Martin Luther King Jr. Park was previously posted for no thru traffic.
Granting jurisdiction of a section of the park roadway to the Museum of Science
and the Buffalo Board of Education was done for safety reasons. This department
cannot see how the change of jurisdiction of the westerly park roadway has
affected traffic since thru traffic was previously restricted in this area.
Therefore, this department will not be converting the western portion of
Humboldt Parkway to two-way as you requested.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 35
Mr. Pitts now took his seat in the Chambers.
No. 36
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective September 7, 1992 in the Department of Public
Works, Division of Water, Salvatore Abbate, Jr. 74 Gunnell Street, Buffalo, New
York 14216, to the position of Caulker, Permanent, at the starting salary of $
23,593.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 37
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective September 7, 1992 in the Department of Public
Works Division of Water, Francis Macri, III, 2311 South Park Avenue Buffalo,
New York 14220, to the position of Caulker, Permanent at the starting salary of
$ 24,483
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKS
No. 38
Bids-Citywide Tree Trimming 1992
Reject Low Bid
This Department prepared plans and specifications and advertised
for sealed proposals for the above project. Bids were opened and publicly read
at 11:00 A.M. on August 25, 1992 and were as follows:
ABC Tree, Shrub and Landscaping Service, Inc. $24,000
Advanced Tree Service, Inc. 27,875
The Davey Tree Expert Co. 34,266
C. Mays Tree Experts, Inc. 34,825
I herby certify that Advanced Tree Service, Inc. is the lowest
responsible bidder and it is my recommendation that the bid submitted be
accepted and the project be charged to account 60-1 Parks 100-601-012-00-583.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of
all bids received.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL.
No. 39
Bids-Citywide Tree Removal 1992
Reject Low Bid
This Department prepared plans and specifications and advertised
for sealed proposals for the above project. Bids were opened and publicly read
at 11:00 A.M. on August 25, 1992 and were as follows:
ABC Tree, Shrub and Landscaping Service, Inc. $59,300
C. Mays Tree Experts, Inc. 66,675
Advanced Tree Service, Inc. 74,540
I hereby certify that C. Mays Tree Experts, Inc. is the lowest
responsible bidder and it is my recommendation that the bid submitted be
accepted and the project be charged to Account 60-1 Parks 100-601-012-00-583.
Inasmuch as the funds in this account are not sufficient, we wish to negotiate
a contract for $60,475, based on the unit prices submitted by C. Mays Tree
Experts, Inc.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of
all bids received.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE
No. 40
RFP- Operation of Fire Department
C.C.P. # 180 9/1/92
This matter is of extreme importance, and should be expedited.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 41
Vending Machines in Fire Houses
C.C.P. # 123 9/1/92
The Buffalo Fire Department has no objections to this item as
long as all licenses and permits are obtained and machines properly maintained.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 42
Firefighter Victor Nelson
Request Impartial Bd. Oversee Union Trial
C.C.P. # 126 9/10/92
This is a Local 282 matter, the Buffalo Fire Department is not
involved.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
No. 43
Appt.. Acting Police Commissioner
Item No. 5, C.C.P., September 1, 1992
You have asked if "there is a time frame that an individual can
retain the position of Acting Police Commissioner?"
Article 12, Section 221 of the Charter provides as follows: "... In the
event of the death of the commissioner of police, or a vacancy in that office
for any other cause whatsoever, the mayor shall appoint a commissioner of
police to serve for a period not to exceed sixty days, which temporary
appointment shall not be subject to confirmation by the council."
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 44
E. McLaughlin - Cancel Water Bills at 1510 Michigan
Item No. 124, C.C.P., September 1, 1992
This item apparently involves a question of fact as to whether
Erle McLaughlin has paid for the water used on his property. Since the Water
Department is investigating the matter, the Law Department will not comment at
this time.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 45
Authorize - RFP for Operation of Fire Department
Item No. 180, C.C.P., September 1, 1992
The above item has been submitted for opinion and/or recommendation.
This Department does not find objection to the Request for Proposals (RFP) as
submitted.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 46
Folz Vending Co., Inc. Vending Machine In Fire Houses
Item No. 123, C.C.P., 9/1/92
After the review of the attachments to Item 123, this department
does not foresee any problems with the Folz Vending Co., Inc. proposal to place
gumball machines at mutually agreed sites of the Buffalo Fire Department
provided that the Folz Co. comply with the City's licensing requirements.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 47
Victor Nelson - Request impartial Board -
Oversee Union Trial
Item No. 126, C.C.P., September 1, 1992
The above item was forwarded to this office for review and/or
recommendation. It is this office's recommendation that the Common Council not
intervene or participate in an internal union proceeding. In addition, be
advised that Firefighter Nelson has commenced a Federal lawsuit against the
City of Buffalo. As such, given this pending litigation the Common Council
should take no further action relative to this item.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 48
Fire Historical Society - Request Easement 1850 William
Item No. 122, C.C.P., September 1, 1992
If the Buffalo Fire Historical Society wishes an easement on city
property, the organization should contact the Division of Real Estate in the
Comptroller's Office.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 49
New Buffalo Industrial Park Approval of Lease Agreement
Scrivner of New York
Item No. 92, C.C.P., 9/1/92
At the Economic Development Committee, I was asked, if the proper
procedures were followed in negotiating the proposed lease between the Buffalo
Urban Renewal Agency and Scrivner which has been submitted to Your Honorable
Body for approval. In my opinion, insofar as this is Buffalo Urban Renewal
Agency owned property, the lease was negotiated by Mr. David Sengbusch and Ms.
Marianne DeMarco within their duties as BURA employees, wad recommended by
Commissioner Iraci as Vice-Chairman of BURA and was approved by BURA in
conformance with the General Municipal Law. I would further note that the $100
per month lease is, in my opinion, at least equal to (using an income approach
analysis) all New Buffalo Industrial Park sales previously approved by Your
Honorable Body and sales of comparable industrial park properties.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 50
Certificate Of Appointment
Appointment effective September 9, 1992 in the Department of
Law Lucille Breidenstein, 177 Eden St., Buffalo, NY 14220 to the position of
Legal Stenographer, Temporary at the starting salary of $25,080.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
No. 51
Willert Playground improvements
I have asked for and received the following proposals for Willert
Playground Improvements project on August 4, 1992:
Contractor Base Bid Alt. 1 Alt. 2
American Paving $66,775 1,000 11,000
L.C.P. 74,570 2,200 12,400
Odessa 83,999 500 800
Buffalo Creek 84,144 2,625 13,239
Cemulini-Pecoraro 85,850 2,200 12,400
I, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of
all bids received, and that American Paving and Excavating, 5880 Thompson Road,
Clarence Center, New York, 14032, in the amount of $66,775, is the lowest
responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the City to order the
works on the basis of the low bid. I also, request that you authorize the
acceptance of $18,400 in block grant funds (account No. 90-15201) to be added
to the funds in the bond account (No. 200-717-088) so the project can be
incumbered. Once the fund transfer is complete, funds for this work will be
available in Bond Fund 200-717-088.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKS.
No. 52
Citywide Street Tree Planting
Fall 1992 - Spring 1993
As authorized by Your Honorable Body item No. 72 of July 21, 1992,
I advertised for received the following sealed proposals for Citywide Street
Tree Planting Fall 1992 Spring 1993, which were opened and publicly read on
September 9, 1992:
Bidder Base Bid
Gleason's Nursery, Inc. $ 81,306.00
4780 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, New York 14221
Birch Grove Landscaping 89,330.00
& Nursery, Inc.
P.O. Box 117
East Aurora, New York 14052
ABC Tree Service, Inc. 92,460.00
192 Witmer Road
North Tonawanda, N.Y. 14120
Pine Ridge Nursery 103,918.50
7135 Davis Road
West Falls, New York 14170
Maplewood Construction Corp. 109,150.00
6440 Omphalius Road
Colden, New York 14033
Designer Estimate 100,000.00
The following is a true and correct abstract of all bids received and
Gleason's Nursery, Inc., is the lowest responsible bidder. Funds for this work
will be available in Capital Project Account No. 200-717-010.
I, therefore, recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the
Commissioner of Community Development to order the work by Gleason's Nursery,
Inc., in the base bid amount of $81,306.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Community Development,
dated, September 9, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is
authorized to award contract for Citywide Street Tree Planting Fall 1992 Spring
1993, to Gleason's Nursery, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount
of $81,306.00. Funds for this project are in the Capital Project Account No.
200-717-010.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF STREETS
No. 53
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective August 31, 1992 in the Department of Street
Sanitation, Paul A. Larkin, 62 Alsace Ave., Buffalo, NY to the position of
Laborer II, Permanent at the starting salary of $10.25/hr.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
No. 54
Exempt Erie County Department Of Social Services From Fire Report Fee
Item # 148 C.C.P., September 1, 1992
The fire report fee was included as a $60,000 revenue in the 1992-93
budget as a cost recovery item or "user fee". Previously there was no charge
for this service yet many valuable man-hours were devoted to providing it.
This fee was intended to recover administrative costs primarily from
banks and the insurance industry. However, it appears the county of Erie is
the largest individual user of this service. To exempt the County of Erie from
this fee would have a considerable impact on the $60,000 budgeted revenue. In
addition, the City of Buffalo receives no special consideration for fees the
County of Erie has established.
In order to maintain a balanced budget, I would request that the Council
refrain as much as possible from waiving fees it has agreed to impose. If the
City is to implement a true cost recovery approach to balance the cost of
services it renders it must take a very cautious approach to waiving fees such
as this.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
FROM THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
No. 55
Public Parking at Ellicott Mall
Your approval is respectfully requested, pursuant to 511-99 of
the City of Buffalo zoning ordinances, to lease the parking areas of Ellicott
Mall that are adjacent to Michigan Avenue and South Division Streets to a
commercial parking lot operator for the purpose of providing public parking at
a rate not to exceed $2.00 per day or $3.00 per evening events. Since the lot
is zoned R-4, Common Council approval is required to operate a community
parking area. The BMHA solicited proposals from all major area parking lot
operators and other interested parties to operate the lot for one year, with
right to terminate on one month's notice by BMHA. The best proposal was
received from Allright Parking in the amount of $50,532.00. The income will
benefit the operation of the State low- income housing program, and the
operation of the lot will be a great benefit to Erie Community College students
who are in need of low cost parking due to the construction of the field house.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
FROM THE CITY CLERK
No. 56
Invoice - H-S Industrial Equipment Inc. Shelving for Record Management Program
Attached please find Invoice # 045353-A for 3 sections of shelving
from H-S Industrial Equipment Inc. purchased for the Records Management Program
in City Hall.
Originally 40 sections of shelving were ordered last fiscal year to be
funded from the Grant for the Records Management Program. However, New York
State reduced the amount allowing this division to purchase only 37 of the
shelving units.
This is an expense from the previous fiscal year and payment was held up
for the 37 units because of missing shelving poles. We have now received all
the poles for 40 units.
I am asking that the Council send this invoice to the Claims Committee
for payment and disposition.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
No. 57
Authorize Payment For Translation Of Charter Revision Commission Questions For
Ballot
Upon receipt of the report of the Charter Revision Commission,
I contacted Edward J. Mahoney, Commissioner of Elections for the County of Erie
and was informed that by law I was required to present to him the questions,
abstracts and text of the proposed local laws, in English and Spanish.
I contacted the Bilingual office of the Board of Education for assistance
in this translation, but was informed they were too busy to do the translation
as had been done in the past for us.
My only other recourse is to ask the International Institute to do the
translation. This will entail the expenditure of approximately $850.00. Since
the last day for submission to the Board of Elections is September 28, 1992, I
must move quickly on this to meet the deadline.
I am asking your authorization to pay for this service.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the City Clerk dated September 15, 1992 be
received and filed; and
That the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to make a payment in the
amount of $850.00 to the International Institute for translation from English
into Spanish of the Charter Revision Commission Questions for the ballot.
PASSED.
AYES- ARTHUR, BELL, COLLINS, FAHEY, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, PITTS,
ZUCHLEWSKI- 9.
NOES- AMOS, BAKOS, COPPOLA, FRANCZYK- 4.
No. 58
Amendments to Charter Revision Commission Report
Attached please find an amendment to the Charter Revision Commission
Report, filed by that Commission in my office on September 2, 1992. This
amendment expands and defines the questions proposed for the General Election
in November 1992.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
AMENDMENT TO THE REPORT OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO 1991-1992 CHARTER
REVISION COMMISSION
ADOPTED BY THE COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 1992
Appointed by the Mayor of the City of Buffalo
Amendment Adopted by the Commission and Filed with City Clerk September 2, 1992
WHEREAS, the final form of the Commission's proposed Charter Revision
propositions to be placed on the November 1992 ballot was not included in the
Report of the Commission filed with the City Clerk on August 27, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has now prepared the final form of the
propositions to be placed on the November 3, 1992 ballot in conformance with
Section 36 of the Municipal Home Rule Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that page twenty (20) and APPENDIX B of
the Report of the Charter Revision Commission filed with the City Clerk on
August 27, 1992 is hereby amended to read as follows:
CITY OF BUFFALO
CITY OF BUFFALO LOCAL PROPOSITION NUMBER ONE
"Shall the Charter of the City of Buffalo be amended as set forth in
Proposal A - Financial and Management Reforms of the Charter Revision
Commission report filed with the City Clerk on August 27, 1992, as follows:
* imposing residency requirements upon city employees;
* allowing mayoral veto of council budget deletions and three-fourths
council vote to override such veto;
* requiring city comptroller recommendation for council forgiveness of
local assessments;
* eliminating council reconfirmation of mayoral appointments;
* requiring comptroller to obtain an annual independent audit report and to
submit quarterly reports to the council;
* requiring an audit advisory committee;
* allowing the comptroller to invest city funds in accordance with state
law;
* allowing the director of real estate to negotiate contracts to sell
certain city real property without council approval;
* allowing the police and fire commissioners to change the number, staffing
and equipping of police and fire stations;
* specifying the amount of bid and performance bonds for certain city
contracts;
* deleting charter sections referring to city offices no longer in
existence;
* requiring the budget director to file quarterly financial statements;
* increasing the dollar limit of council approval for the preparation of
public works plans, specifications and bids;
* conforming the Charter with state law regarding public bidding of water
main construction?"
CITY OF BUFFALO LOCAL PROPOSITION NUMBER TWO
"Shall the Charter of the City of Buffalo be amended as set forth in
Proposal B - Civic Reforms of the Charter Revision Commission report filed with
the City Clerk on August 27, 1992, as follows:
* eliminating one at-large council seat and the office of city-wide elected
council president, providing for a council-elected council president;
* increasing the term of district council members from two years to four
years;
* limiting the terms of the office of mayor, comptroller and council member
to two successive four year terms, allowing current incumbents one additional
term;
* providing for an annual, rather than biennial, organizational meeting of
the council;
* eliminating the penalty for the mayor failing to notify the city clerk of
his absence from the state;
* permitting the deputy mayor to act for and in the place of the mayor in
the event of mayoral disability or absence?"
APPROVED AND ADOPTED:
At Buffalo New York
September 2,1992
No. 59
Items Returned By Mayor Without Approval Or Disapproval
I Hereby inform you that on September 1, 1992 the Common Council
Passed the following item:
No. Subject
48 Solicitation of Funds- Greenpeace
which was presented to the Mayor on September 4, 1992. The item was returned to
the City Clerk on September 14, 1992 without approval or disapproval. The above
item is deemed approved effective September 15, 1992.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 60
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:
Comptroller- Thomas Barrett
Corporation Counsel- Rose Marie Rivera, Maria L. Dines
Human Resources- Diane M. Hempling, Thomas C. Aquino
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 61
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
Municipal Housing Authority
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 62
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 effective August 28,1992 in the Department of City Clerk Haleema A.
Halim, 92 Ericson, Buffalo, 14215 to the position of Intern III Seasonal at the
starting salary of $5.00/ per hr.
No. 63
Notices of Appointments
I transmit herewith communications received by me, reporting appointments
made in various departments. (Minimum, Flat Rate, Hourly, Etc.)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT & CONTROL
Appointment effective Sept. 2, 1992 in the Department of Audit
and Control, Division of Audit, Mark D. Bidell, 39 Janet Buffalo, NY 14215 to
the position of Senior Auditor, Provisional at the starting salary of $28,054.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointment effective September 7, 1992 in the Department of Public
Works, Division of Water, to the position of Caulker, Permanent at the
starting salary of $20,928.
Robert W. Boone, 526 E. Amherst St. Buffalo, New York 14214
Karl Hawthorn, Jr., 18 Seminole Pkwy., Buffalo, New York 14210
Appointment effective September 8, 1992 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Water, Ronald R. Balus, 100 Wheelock Street, Buffalo, New York
14206, to the position of Caulker, Permanent at the starting salary of
$20,928.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
Appointment effective September 9, 1992 in the Department of
Parks, Division of Recreation, Michele M. Karlinski, 349 Walden Ave., Buffalo
NY 14211, to the position of Special Service Instructor I, Seasonal at the
starting salary of $6.25 per hour.
Appointment effective September 9 , 1992 in the Department of Parks, Division
of Recreation, to the Position of Fee Collector ,Seasonal, at the starting
salary of $4.75 per hour.
Mary Ann Burvid, 128 Sheffield Ave., Buffalo 14220
Jeanne Faliero, 55 Spaulding St., Buffalo 14220
William Fitzpatrick, 56 Hansen, Buffalo 14220
Teresa Hyland, 147 S. Legion Dr. Buffalo 14210
Lynn Milks, 409 Abbott Rd., Buffalo 14220
Appointment effective September 10, 1992 in the Department of Parks,
Division of Recreation, Regina Barrett, 65 Riverview Pl., Buffalo, NY to the
position of Fee Collector, Seasonal at the starting salary of $4.75 per hour.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE
Appointments effective Sept. 8, 1992 in the Department Fire to
the position of Firefighter, Permanent, at the starting salary of $25,060.
David J. Smith, 31 Sidway Street, Buffalo, New York 14210
Michael P. Senn, 99 Meriden St., Buffalo, New York 14220
Gregory M. Rapp, 610 Potomac Ave., Buffalo, New York 14222
Gerald J. Sullivan, 77 Athol Street, Buffalo, New York 14220
Jerry D. Nappo, 129 Mariemont St., Buffalo, New York 14220
Michael Bevilacqua, 858 Amherst St., Buffalo, New York 14216
Andrew J. Breier, 117 Seymour Street, Buffalo, New York 14210
Robert J. Coppola, 49 Treehaven, Buffalo, New York 14215
Terrance D. Grandy, 625 McKinley Pkwy., Buffalo, N.Y. 14220
Timothy M. Shoemaker, 274 Roesch Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. 14207
Ralph Skinner, 215 Mackinaw Street, Buffalo, New York 14204
Paul F. McMahon, 120 Tuscarora Rd., Buffalo, New York 14220
Patrick T. Donohue, 188 Columbus, Buffalo, New York 14210
David J. Schieber, 142 Sheffield, Buffalo, New York 14220
Michael D. Blas, 129 Spann Street, Buffalo, New York 14206
Patrick L. Eck, 1867 Seneca Street, Buffalo, New York 14210
James R. Snajczuk, 56 Hollywood, Buffalo, New York 14220
Raymond J. Trzaska, 39 Lester Street, Buffalo, New York 14210
John S. McKeown, 343 Newburgh St., Buffalo, New York 14215
Thomas A. Bystryk Jr., 98 Pulaski, Buffalo, New York 14206
Daniel O'Leary, 100 Ryan St., Buffalo, New York 14210
Mark Stevenson, 1118 West Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14213
David P. Roche, 17 Alsace Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14220
Thomas P. Barrett, 101 Culver Road, Buffalo, New York 14220
Robert J. Charvat, Jr., 176 Mackinaw St., Buffalo, N. Y. 14204
Robert M. O'Rourke, 196 Orlando St., Buffalo, New York 14210
Lester A. Konieczny, 240 Lewis Street, Buffalo, New York 14206
Charles R. Manley, 120 McKinley Pkwy., Buffalo, N. Y. 14220
Kevin N. Smith, 62 O'Connell Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14204
Thomas J. Sullivan, 187 Tuscarora Rd., Buffalo, N. Y. 14220
Kevin G. Higgins, 94 Turner Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14220
Timothy McLaughlin, 94 O'Connell Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. 14204
Bart Sumbrum, 49 Oakhurst, Buffalo, New York 14220
Norman G. Suarez, Jr., 535 E. Utica St., Buffalo, N. Y. 14208
Kevin E. Hines, 142 Carl Street, Buffalo, New York 14215
Eric S. Jordan, 27 Cornwall Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14215
Byron S. Wilson, 396 Cornwall Ave., Buffalo, New York 14215
William K. James, 262 Box, Buffalo, New York 14211
Michael D. Hughes, 86 West Parade, Buffalo, New York 14214
Theodore Sweeney, 19 Moeller Street, Buffalo, New York 14211
Dennis F. Crocker, 188 Roslyn, Buffalo, New York 14215
Rodney Wilkinson, 234 Woltz, Buffalo, New York 14211
Emanuel C. Cooper Jr., 48 Lark Street, Buffalo, New York 14211
Keith A. Carter, 1556 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo, New York 14208
Timothy R. Horne, 21 Dorris, Buffalo, New York 14215
Nelson Riollano, 159 Whitney, Buffalo, New York 14201
John P. Medina, 118 Camden Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14216
James R. Echeverria, 133 Cushing Pl., Buffalo, New York 14220
Shields Williams, 103 Huntington Ave., Buffalo, New York 14214
David Wright, 25 Amsterdam, Buffalo, New York 14215
Loretta A. Farrell, 20 So. Ryan St., Buffalo, New York 14210
Franklin L. Robinson, 92 Peter St., Buffalo, New York 14207
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Appointment effective September 8, 1992 in the Department of Law
Eileen C. Keller, 106 Pacific Street, Buffalo, NY 14207, to the position of
Legal Stenographer, Permanent, at the starting salary of $21,533.
Appointment effective September 2, 1992 in the Department of Law Asalyn
DuBois, 405 Gull Landing, Buffalo, NY 14202, to the position of Law Clerk,
Non-Competitive, at the starting salary of $5.63 per hour.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Appointment effective August 31, 1992 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Substance Abuse Services, Dolores Barrett, 101 Culver
Road, Buffalo 14220, to the position of Substance Abuse Specialist, Provisional
at the starting salary of $21,345.00
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
No. 64
LOCAL 282-FIREFIGHTERS
Request for Meeting
I hereby request a meeting with the Council's Committee on the
Administrative Cost and Manpower Utilization Study regarding matters discussed
at today's Council meeting, as well as other mutual concerns.
Please contact my office so that we may set up an appointment. I will make
every effort to be available at your earliest possible convenience.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FIANCE.
No. 65
PUBLIC ACCESS POLICY BOARD
Education Channel Proposal
The Buffalo Public Access Policy Board at its regular meeting,
Wednesday July 8, 1992, unanimously voted to recommend to the Buffalo Common
Council to accept on an experimental basis the attached proposal for an
educational cable television channel titled Buffalo Learning Television.
We believe this proposal represents a unique opportunity to explore the
possibilities of educational cable television and we request that you, through
the Cable Television Committee, approach TCI of Buffalo for discussion and
negotiation on making a cable channel available for this project.
As you are aware, it is part of their contractual obligation to provide such
channels for the express use of education and government.
We also request that you consider providing the extremely modest funding
necessary for this project.
Thank you for your consideration.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CATV.
No. 66
PUBLIC ACCESS POLICY BOARD
Board Minutes
Attached are the 9/2/92 Board minutes.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CATV.
No. 67
S. RADFORD
BMHA and The Homeless
As concerned college students, we feel that there must be more
honest discussions of serious issues in our city.
One deeply troubling issue is the steady and dramatic increase in family
homelessness, which seems to be the inevitable consequences of Buffalo
Municipal Housing Authority's reduction of occupancy by 1,200 households since
1980. Which doesn't seem logical since during the same period there has been
an increase in staffing and funding.
The political rhetoric of "family values" must include the examination of
why public housing has abandoned its mission of providing safe, affordable
housing to low income families. Instead we have 14 homeless shelters, 98
homeless children each night and thousands of empty taxpayer owned and funded
apartments. BMHA receives $200 monthly for each of 1,100 vacancies while
taxpayers often pay $150 per night for a family of three to stay in a homeless
shelter.
To focus attention on this local and national injustice and waste, we
request your participation in our first "liberation" of vacant public housing
for homeless families.
We will hold a press conference on September 11, 3 pm at 68 Carolina
Street to publicize two apartments which have been vacant in the attractive 14
year old development for 13 and 19 months respectfully.
Thank you for your support in this important issue. Feel free to call
851-1031 if you need more information.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING
AUTHORITY.
No. 68
WESTERN NEW YORK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Project Plan- Lawless Container Corp.
Enclosed, please find a copy of the General Project Plan - (the
"Plan") and findings for the proposed Lawless Container Corporation Industrial
Effectiveness Expansion, Retention and Attraction Assistance Project Plan in
the City of Buffalo. In accordance with Section 16(2) of the New York State
Urban Development Corporation Act (Chapter 174 of the Laws of 1968), as
amended, we request that the Plan and findings be filed in your office.
A public hearing for this project is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 1992
from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Thank you for your cooperation.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE COMMISSIONER OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
PETITIONS
No. 69
General Portland Inc./Lafarge Corp., owner, petition to Use 575 Ohio St. for a
storage building for cement
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
No. 70
Annie Phyo and others, Favor Dance License Adventure Club- 124 Elmwood Avenue.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
REGULAR COMMITTEES
CIVIL SERVICE
HON. JAMES W. PITTS
CHAIRMAN
No. 71
Local Law Introductory # 12/Deputy Fire Commissioners
(Item # 204 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
Mr. Pitts moved to Receive and File the item.
Seconded by Mr. Collins.
Mr. Fahey now moved to amend the motion to approve the item.
Seconded by Mr. Bakos.
PASSED.
AYES- BAKOS, BELL, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, ZUCHLEWSKI- 7.
NOES- AMOS, ARTHUR, COLLINS, COPPOLA, PERLA, PITTS- 6.
No. 72
Local Law opinion/Deputy Fire Commissioners (CC)
(Item # 69 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 73
Salary Ordinance Amendment 1992-93
(Item No. 6, C.C.P. June 30, 1992)
That the Salary Ordinance Amendment (Chief Plumbing Inspector
only) as contained in Item No. 6, C.C.P., June 30, 1992, be and the same hereby
is approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 74
Salary Ordinance Amendment 20 Department Of Police
20-4 Bureau Of Administrative Services
(Item No. 219, C.C.P. July 21, 1992)
That the Salary Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 219,
C.C.P. July 21, 1992, be and the same is hereby is approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 75
Salary Ordinance Amendment
50 Department Of Human Resources
50-4 Division Of Substance Abuse Services
(Item No. 192, C.C.P. Sept. 1, 1992)
That the Salary Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 192,
C.C.P. September 1, 1992, be and the same hereby is approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 76
Investigate Appointment of Deputy Director
Substance Abuse
(Item # 199 CCP Apr 14, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 77
Investigate Appointment of Deputy Director
Substance Abuse (HR)
(Item # 58 CCP Apr 28, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 78
K. Maida/Request Reinstatement as Police Officer
(Item # 109 CCP Jul 7 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 79
Appointment
Street Sanitation/Supervisor Street Sanitation I
That Communication No 64 Mar 17, 1992 be received and filed and
the Temporary appointment of Richard T. Leverentz stated above at the Maximum
salary $23,368.00 effective on Mar 11, 1992 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- AMOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, HIGGINS, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI- 8
NOES- ARTHUR, BAKOS, FRANCZYK, LOTEMPIO, PERLA- 5.
No. 80
Appointment/Senior Planner/
Historic Preservation (Max) (CD)
(Item # 73 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 81
Appointment
Street Sanitation//Sanitation Worker
That Communication No 76 Jul 21, 1992 be received and filed and
the Temporary appointment of Andrew J. Kleinfelder stated above at the Maximum
salary $21,875.00 effective on Jul l, 1992 is hereby approved.
Mr. Pitts now moved to recommit the above item to the Committee on Civil
Service.
ADOPTED.
No. 82
Appointment
Street Sanitation//Equipment Operator
That Communication No 77 Jul 21, 1992 be received and filed and
the Temporary appointment of John J. Rigby stated above at the Intermediate
salary $22,208.00 effective on Jul l, 1992 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 83
Appointment
Stadium & Auditorium/
Superintendent of Auditorium Maintenance
That Communication No 15 Sep 1, 1992 be received and filed and
the Permanent appointment of Dale F. Senn stated above at the Maximum salary
$30,673.00 effective on Jul 24, 1992 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 84
Appointment
Community Development/Senior Planner
That Communication No 93 Sep 1, 1992 be received and filed and
the Permanent appointment of Thomas w. Marchese stated above at the Maximum
salary $32,609.00 effective on Jul 14, 1992 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 85
Appointment
Street Sanitation/Laborer II (Hourly)
That Communication No 95 Sep 1, 1992 be received and filed and
the Permanent appointment of Andrew J. Kleinfelder stated above at the Maximum
salary $21,875.00 effective on Aug 24, 1992 is hereby approved.
Mr. Pitts now moved to recommit the above item to the Committee on Civil
Service.
ADOPTED.
No. 86
Notices of Appointments (C. Clerk)
(Item # 102 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
FINANCE
HON. DAVID A. COLLINS
CHAIRMAN
No. 87
Water system Transfer//Financing/Operation (CC)
(Item # 66 CCP Jul. 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
Mr. Collins now moved to refer the above item to the Committee of the Whole.
ADOPTED.
No. 88
Water Payment Structure
(Item No. 195, C.C.P. July 7, 1992)
That this Common Council requests the new Water Board to consider
the establishment of a limitation on water arrears which, when reached, will
require a negotiated payment schedule with the customer; and
That the Water Board consider the establishment of a customer service
department that will serve the diverse needs of all Buffalo water customers.
Mr. Collins now moved to refer the above item to the Committee of the Whole.
ADOPTED.
No. 89
Water Payment Structure (PW)
(Item # 51 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
Mr. Collins now moved to refer the above item to the Committee of the Whole.
ADOPTED.
No. 90
Water Payment Structure (A&F)
(Item # 85 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
Mr. Collins now moved to refer the above item to the Committee of the Whole.
ADOPTED.
No. 91
Delaware Park Casino Assignment of Lease
(Item No. 43, C.C.P., 7/21/92)
That the Mayor be and he hereby is authorized to enter into an
amendment to the lease agreement with Parker Bay Consultants, Inc. ("Parker
Bay") for the Delaware Park Casino such that Parker Bay may assign its interest
in such lease to a corporation under the control of Albert J. Gilewicz,
provided, however, that no further assignments shall be authorized by such
amendment, and the form and content of such amendment shall be approved by the
Corporation Counsel.
Mr. Collins now moved to recommit the above item to the Committee on Finance.
ADOPTED.
No. 92
Report of Auction - 421 Best, Former Hook & Ladder # 6 & Engine House # 21
(Item No. 114, C.C.P., Apr. 28, 1992)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Collins moved:
That the offer of P.B.L. Holdings, Cosimo S. Polino, Jr., of 1008 Main Street,
Buffalo, New York, in the sum of $42,000.00 (Forty-Two Thousand Dollars) to
purchase 421 Best, Former Hook 7 Ladder # 6 & Engine # 21, be and hereby is
accepted; and
That the transfer tax, recording fees, and cost of legal description, if any,
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.
Mr. Pitts now moved to receive and file the above item; seconded by Mr. Fahey.
ADOPTED.
AYES- ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS,
LOTEMPIO, PERLA, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI- 12
NOES- AMOS- 1
No. 93
Sam Kaledm Hassari- Offer To Purchase
275 Jefferson
(Item No. 107, C.C.P., July 7, 1992)
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to negotiate
with Sam Kaledm Hassari, d/b/a Buffalo Discount Liquor Store, 279 Jefferson
Avenue, Buffalo, New York for the private sale of 275 Jefferson and report to
this Honorable Body the results of such negotiations.
ADOPTED.
No. 94
Request To Purchase 275 Jefferson (Compt)
(Item # 29 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 95
Offer To Purchase 275 Jefferson (CC)
(Item # 79 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 96
Waiver Of Performance Bond
Lads Pet Supplies For Contract
(Item No. 107, C.C.P. Sept. 1, 1992)
That the Commissioner of General Services be, and hereby is authorized
to waive the requirement for a performance bond for Lads Pet Supplies, 1391
Wisconsin Road, Derby, New York, the only bidder for dog food for City of
Buffalo, agencies and authorities.
Mr. Collins now moved to receive and file the above item.
ADOPTED.
No. 97
Exempt ECDSS from Fire Report Fee
(Item # 148 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
AYES- AMOS, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO,
PERLA, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI- 12.
NOES- ARTHUR - 1.
No. 98
W. Ward/Cancel Tax Lien/210 Melrose
(Item # 110 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 99
Cancel Tax Lien/210 Melrose (Compt)
(Item # 35 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 100
Cancel Tax Lien/210 Melrose (Assmt)
(Item # 41 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 101
Cancel Tax Liens/Melrose/Maple (CC)
(Item # 81 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 102
1963 Elmwood Inc./Status Of Tax Abatement
(Item # 103 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 103
Status Of Tax Abatement/1963 Elmwood (CC)
(Item # 80 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 104
Unpaid PILOT Payments (Compt)
(Item # 32 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 105
Unpaid PILOT Payments (Assmt)
(Item # 39 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 106
Stone Removal - 119 LaSalle
(Item No. 84, C.C.P., 6/23/92)
That the proper officers of the City of Buffalo be, and they hereby
are, authorized to enter into an agreement with Frank Attardo which shall
permit Mr. Attardo to remove, without charge, stone and other waste material
located oat 119 LaSalle on the conditions that Mr. Attardo indemnify the City
from all loss or liability occasioned thereby and that Mr. Attardo provide
evidence of workers compensation insurance and public liability insurance
naming the City as additional insured, all of which shall be acceptable to the
Corporation Counsel.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 107
F. Attardo-Removal Of Stone/119 LaSalle (Compt)
(Item # 22 CCP Jul 7, 1992)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 108
Removal Of Stone-119 LaSalle (CC)
(Item # 57 CCP Jul 7, 1992)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 109
Removal Of Stone-119 LaSalle (Sts)
(Item # 74 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 110
Removal Of Stone-119 LaSalle (STS)
(Item # 94 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 111
Claims/Inventory & Stores/Printing For Council (C. Clerk)
(Item # 111 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby referred
to the Claims Committee.
ADOPTED.
LEGISLATION
HON. ALFRED T. COPPOLA
CHAIRMAN
No. 112
Proposed Landmark Designation-Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church 45 Ideal
Street
(Item No. 12, C.C.P., July 21, 1992)
That after a public hearing held by the Committee on Legislation
on September 8, 1992, Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church at 45 Ideal Street be
designated as a local historic landmark, pursuant to Section 8 of Chapter 337
of the Preservation Standards of the Buffalo Code; and
That this designation is made upon due consideration of the reports of
the Buffalo Preservation Board and its Landmark Designation Committee which
reports are hereby approved and adopted; and
That this designation is made in accordance with the criteria set forth
in the Preservation Code (Chapter 337 of the Buffalo Code) and for the reasons
set forth in the reports of the Buffalo Preservation Board and its Landmark
Designation Committee; and
That the Secretary of the Preservation Board be and hereby is directed to
file the property description with the City Clerk, the Director of the Planning
Board and with the Department of Public Works; and
That the Corporation Counsel be and hereby is directed to file a
description or map of the property with the Erie County Clerk's Office.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
No. 113
Polish Community Center Of Buffalo, Inc., Petitioner,
To Rezone 104-132 Lewis Street From M2 To R3 For
Low-Rise Apartments For Senior Citizens
(Item No. 111, C.C.P. July 21, 1992)
That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo do ordain as follows:
That pursuant to Subdivision of Section 22 of Chapter LXX of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo (Zoning Ordinance) as relates to the Use Map
thereof, is hereby amended to show a "R3" instead of a "M2" for the premises
known as 104-132 Lewis Street, Buffalo, New York, and described as follows:
Beginning at a point at the southwest intersection of Lewis and Lyman Streets,
running 300 feet south along the western line of Lewis Street; running thence
106 feet westerly and parallel with Lyman Street; running thence northerly and
parallel with Lewis Street 300 feet; running thence easterly along the
southerly line of Lyman Street to the point of beginning.
This rezoning shall be effective providing the following condition is
met:
A certified copy of this rezoning is filed in the Erie County Clerk's
Office and notice of such filing is submitted to the City Clerk.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
No. 114
Environmental Assessment Form Polish Community Center - 104-129 Lewis Street
(Item No. 88, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992)
That Item No. 88, C.C.P., September 1, 1992 "Polish Community
Center - Petition to rezone 104-120 Lewis Street from M2 to R3 (R5)" is an
unlisted action as defined in 6 NYCRR Part 617.2. The Common Council has
approval power over this item, and is therefore an involved agency as defined
in 617.2. As part of an uncoordinated review, the Common Council has evaluated
an Environmental Assessment form (EAF) on this item which has been completed by
the applicant (Part 1) and by the City Planning Board (Part II).
Having made an independent assessment of one information contained in the
EAF, the Common Council adopts the findings set forth in Part II and, as a
result, finds that this proposed action will not result in any significant
adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, this Common Council issues a negative
declaration.
ADOPTED.
No. 115
Polish Community Center/Rezone 104 Lewis (CPBD)
(Item # 11 CCP Sept. 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 116
Polish Community Center/Rezone 104 Lewis (CD)
(Item # 89 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 117
Mister Pizza, Petition To Use 2368 Seneca Street To Expand Existing Sit-In
Restaurant
(Item No. 112, C.C.P. July 21, 1992)
That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation
on September 8, 1992, the petition of Mister Pizza, for permission to use 2368
Seneca Street to expand an existing sit-in restaurant be and hereby is
approved.
PASSED.
No. 118
Environmental Assessment Form Mr. Pizza To Expand Restaurant At 2368 Seneca
Street
(Item No. 90, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992)
That Item No. 90, C.C.P., September 1, 1992 "Mr. Pizza - Request
to expand an existing restaurant at 2368 Seneca Street" is an unlisted action
as defined in 6 NYCRR Part 617.2. The Common Council has approval power over
this item, and is therefore an involved agency as defined in 617.2. As part of
an uncoordinated review, the Common Council has evaluated an Environmental
Assessment form (EAF) on this item which has been completed by the applicant
(Part 1) and by the City Planning Board (Part II).
Having made an independent assessment of the information contained in the
EAF, the Common Council adopts the findings set forth in Part II and, as a
result, finds that this proposed action will not result in any significant
adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, this Common Council issues a negative
declaration.
ADOPTED.
No. 119
Mr. Pizza/ Use 2368 Seneca (CPBD)
(Item # 12 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 120
Erie County Industrial, Owner, Petition To Use
184 Amherst Street For A Pole Sign
(Item No. 134, C.C.P. Sept. 1, 1992)
That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation
on September 8, 1992, the petition of Erie County Industrial, owner, for
permission to use 184 Amherst Street for a pole sign be and hereby is approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 121
Maria Uzlyan, Petition To Use 1781-1791 Hertel Avenue For A Take-Out Restaurant
(Item No. 135, C.C.P. Sept. 1, 1992)
That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation
on September 8, 1992, the petition of Maria Uzlyan, for permission to use
1781-1791 Hertel Avenue for a takeout restaurant be and hereby is approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 122
Rapid Ray's Printing - Petition To Use 300 Broadway
For A Pole Sign
Item No. 136, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Collins moved:
That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on
September 8, 1992, the petition of Rapid Ray's Printing, to use 300 Broadway
for a pole sign be and hereby is approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 123
American Brass, Petition To Use 386 Military
For A Pole Sign
(Item No. 138, C.C.P. Sept. 1, 1992)
That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation
on September 8, 1992, the petition of American Brass for permission to use 386
Military for a pole sign be and hereby is approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 124
Benenson Capital Co., Owner, Petition To Use 1716-1750 Kenmore For A Pole Sign
(Item No. 139, C.C.P. Sept. 1 1992)
That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation
on September 8, 1992, the petition of Benenson Capital Co., owner, for
permission to use 1716-1750 Kenmore Avenue for a pole sign be and hereby is
approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 125
Timothy & Diane Sharry, Owners, Petition To Use 1200 Kenmore For A Pole Sign
(Item No. 140, C.C.P. Sept. 1, 1992)
That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation
on September 8, 1992, the petition of Timothy and Diane Sharry, owners, for
permission to use 1200 Kenmore for a pole sign be and hereby is approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 126
N.A.S. Quick Sign/Use 184 Amherst (CPBD)
(Item # 14 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 127
Designate 44 Breckenridge As Landmark
(Item # 137 CCP Oct 29, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
Mr. Coppola now moved to recommit the above item to the Committee on
Legislation.
ADOPTED.
No. 128
Restaurant/Dancing License/2391 Fillmore (PW)
(Item # 56 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 129
Restaurant/Dancing License/124 Elmwood (PW)
(Item # 49 CCP Sep 1 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 130
P. Milligan/Favor Dance License 124 Elmwood
(Item # 145 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 131
J. Lipsitz/Oppose Dance License 124 Elmwood
(Item # 146 CCP Sep 1 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 132
Solicitation Of Funds Application CCE
Citizens Campaign For The Environment
Item No. 55, C.C.P., July 21, 1992
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Coppola now moved to recommit the above item to the Committee on
Legislation.
ADOPTED.
No. 133
Abandonment Of 15' Portion Of Tyler Park
Item No. 28, C.C.P., July 21, 1992
That the Comptroller be and hereby is authorized to negotiate
with the American Legion Post # 64, 1770 South Park Avenue, for the transfer of
a 15 foot by 127.70 foot portion of Tyler Park, as more specifically described
in the attached description. This transfer is for the purpose of accommodating
handicapped access to the American Legion building.
That the Common Council hereby seeks to change the use of land consisting
of a 15 foot by 127.70 foot portion of parkland known as Tyler Park for
purposes of development as described above; and
That the Common Council seek authorization from the State of New York for
the City of Buffalo to discontinue the use of this designated parkland for the
purpose of accommodating handicapped access to the American Legion Post # 64;
and
That the New York State Legislature be memorialized to discontinue the
use of said parcel as parkland; and
That a copy of this memorialization be sent to members of the Western New
York delegation and to the leadership of the New York Legislature.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 134
904 Elmwood - Requests Permission To Install
A Sidewalk Cafe
Item No. 52, C.C.P., July 21, 1992
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Coppola now moved to recommit the above item to the Committee on
Legislation.
ADOPTED.
No. 135
M. Thomasula/Easement 904 Elmwood (CPBD)
(Item # 13 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 136
F. Palumbo- Oppose Development/
526 Niagara For Apartments
(Item # 113 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 137
Assignment Of Lease/Delaware Park Casino (CC)
(Item # 77 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 138
Local Law # 4/Minority Business Utilization
(Item # 161 CCP Mar 3, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 139
Ordinance Amendment - Amend Chapter 6 Boards, Committees, Agencies &
Commissions By Adding A New Article IX City Records Advisory Board
(Item No. 194, C.C.P. July 21, 1992)
That the Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 194, C.C.P.
July 21, 1992, be and the same hereby is approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 140
Notification of Disposition of City Records (C. Clerk)
(Item # 96 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 141
Feasibility Study/Underground Parking For Zoo
(Item # 161 CCP Apr 28, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 142
Request Inspection/95 W. Humboldt (Zng. Bd.)
(Item # 63 CCP Apr 28, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 143
Request for Inspection/95 W. Humboldt, Etc. (ICR)
(Item # 74 CCP May 12, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 144
Legality Of Use 95/121 Humboldt (CC)
(Item # 68 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 145
O'Neil/Noise/Health Complaint-Walter St.
(Item # 93 CCP Jun 23, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 146
O'Neil/Complaints on Walter St. (ICR)
(Item # 103 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 147
G. Milas/Complaints Loud Music/1255 Broadway
(Item # 109 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 148
G. Milas/Additional Complaints/1255 Broadway
(Item # 125 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 149
K. Blackford/Complaints Of Property/2474 Main
(Item # 101 CCP Jul 7, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 150
K. Blackford/Complaints Main/Greenfield (ICR)
(Item # 104 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 151
Z. Green & Others/Request Closing Of Store 431 Leroy
(Item # 115 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 152
Complaints/Conditions LaSalle Park (BSA)
(Item # 88 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 153
Complaints/Conditions LaSalle Park (BSA)
(Item # 89 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 154
USHUD/Fair Housing Complaint Against Council
(Item # 133 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 155
J. Fehr/Complaints/Crawdaddy's Restaurant
(Item # 130 CCP Sep 3, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 156
Rescind Pavilion Permit/Crawdaddy's
(Item # 150 CCP Oct 29, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS,
LOTEMPIO, PERLA, ZUCHLEWSKI- 12.
NOES- PITTS- 1.
No. 157
Rescind Crawdaddy's Permit (CC)
(Item # 42 CCP Nov 12, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS,
LOTEMPIO, PERLA, ZUCHLEWSKI- 12.
NOES- PITTS- 1.
No. 158
Rescind Crawdaddy's Permit (CD)
(Item # 76 CCP Dec 23, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS,
LOTEMPIO, PERLA, ZUCHLEWSKI- 12.
NOES- PITTS- 1.
No. 159
Erie County Executive/Title To Bennett Beach
(Item # 106 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 160
Niagara Mohawk/PCB Phaseout Report/Dewey Ave.
(Item # 130 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 161
Parking Regulations/Linwood (A&F)
(Item # 66 CCP Jun 9, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 162
Remove Parking Deters/Various Districts (A&F)
(Item # 90 CCP Jul 7, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 163
Adoption Of City Departments By Businesses (CC)
(Item # 60 CCP Jul 7, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 164
J. Bozer/Hazardous Household Materials Collection Site
(Item # 78 CCP Jun 9, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 165
Hazardous Household Materials Collection (PW)
(Item # 40 CCP Jul 7, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 166
Hazardous Household material Collection (EMC)
(Item # 11 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 167
Appointment Of Commissioner Of Police
(Item No. 5, C.C.P., Sept. 1 1992)
That the appointment of Richard T. Donovan, residing at 57 Susan
Lane, Buffalo, New York 14220 as Commissioner of Police of the Department of
Police of the City of Buffalo, effective immediately, be and hereby is
confirmed.
ADOPTED.
* AYES- 12 NOES- 0
*This item was taken out of order and Mr. Pitts was not present at that time.
No. 168
Appointment Of Member Of BMHA (Mayor)
(Item # 6 CCP Sep 1, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 169
Reappointment Of Member Of Board Of Ethics
(Item No. 8, C.C.P., Sept. 1 1992)
That the appointment of James M. Lanz, 217 Huntington Avenue,
Buffalo, New York as a member of Board of Ethics for a term expiring September
4, 1997, be and hereby is confirmed.
ADOPTED.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HON. CLIFFORD BELL
CHAIRMAN
No. 170
L.D.A. - Waterfront Redevelopment Project- Parcels 19 & 19D
(Item No. 91, C.C.P., September 1, 1992)
That the above item be and hereby is returned to the Common Council
without recommendation.
The above item has been set for a public hearing before the Common Council at
its this regularly scheduled meeting, at 2:00 P.M., and that notice of same has
been properly published in the Buffalo News, and a copy of same is attached
hereto.
On a motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Collins the item is properly before
the Common Council and the hearing be opened.
CARRIED.
Appearances- Maria Scinta, BURA
Patrick Holtsman, Columbus Hospital
Mr. Fahey moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mr. Coppola.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that:
WHEREAS, the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency has duly designated Buffalo
Columbus Hospital, and/or other legal entity to be formed as qualified and
eligible Redeveloper in accordance with the rules and procedures prescribed by
the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has published a "Notice of Public Hearing", as
required by Section 507, Subdivision 2(d) of the "General Municipal Law"; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Land Disposition Agreement has been duly submitted
to this Common Council by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That Buffalo Columbus Hospital, 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 a portion of
Waterfront Redevelopment Project NYR-35.
2. That the Mayor, Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Buffalo Urban Renewal
Agency is hereby authorized to convey the land described in the proposed "Land
Disposition Agreement" to Buffalo Columbus Hospital, and/or other legal entity
to be formed in accordance with the terms of said Agreement and for the
consideration recited therein.
PASSED.
*AYES- 12 NOES- 0.
*Mr. Arthur stated that he is a member of the Board of Directors of Columbus
Hospital.
**This item was taken out of order and Mr. Pitts was not present at that time.
No. 171
L.D.A. - Stadium Heights New Housing- BBZ Development
(Item No. 98, C.C.P., September 1, 1992)
That the above item be and hereby is returned to the Common Council
without recommendation.
The above item has been set for a public hearing before the Common Council at
its this regularly scheduled meeting, at 2:00 P.M., and that notice of same has
been properly published in the Buffalo News, and a copy of same is attached
hereto.
On a motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Perla the item is properly before the
Common Council and the hearing be opened.
CARRIED.
Appearances: Louis Malucci, Community Revitalization
Mr. Fahey moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mr. Perla.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that:
WHEREAS, The Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (herein referred to as the
"Agency") has duly designated BBZ Development Company, M. J. Peterson
Development Corp. and Phase III Paul Development Co., Inc., and/or other legal
entity to be formed as qualified and eligible Redeveloper in accordance with
rules and procedures duly adopted by the Agency; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has published a Notice of Public Hearing, as
required by Section 507, Subdivision 2 (d) of the "General Municipal Law"; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) has been duly
submitted to this Common Council by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and
WHEREAS, BURA and Redeveloper have requested to amend said LDA to change
the location of the homes to be built by the project to the property as
described below,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
(1) That the Land Disposition Agreement by and between The City of Buffalo
Urban Renewal Agency and BBZ Development Company, M. J. Peterson Development
Corp. and Phase III Paul Development Co., Inc. shall be amended as follows:
a.) Amend Schedule "A" as attached hereto to include the following:
1309-1321 Michigan 3 units 1297-1303 Michigan 1 unit
1201-1209 Michigan 2 units 1243-1245 Michigan 1 unit
1367-1373 Michigan 2 units 1388-1390 Michigan l unit
1410-1414 Michigan 1 unit 124-134 Riley 2 units
94-106 East Utica 2 units 148-150 East Utica 1 unit
186-190 East Utica 1 unit 158-160 Laurel 1 unit
292-296 Masten 1 unit 340 Masten 1 unit
291-299 Masten 2 units
b.) All terms and provisions not included in this Amendment shall remain
unchanged and shall remain in full effect.
(2) That BBZ Development Company, M. J. Peterson Development Corp. and Phase
III Paul Development Co., Inc. and/or other legal entity to be formed is hereby
approved as the Redeveloper for Community Wide Urban Renewal Homestead Program
and that this amendment is hereby approved.
(3) That the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency is
hereby authorized to execute any and all deeds or other legal documents
necessary to convey the land described in the proposed amended "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 and that the Mayor of the City of Buffalo is hereby authorized
to execute any and all deeds or other legal documents necessary to convey said
land so described in the subject LDA to said Redeveloper.
PASSED.
*AYES- 12 NOES- 0.
*This item was taken out of order and Mr. Pitts was not present at that time.
No. 172
New Buffalo Industrial Park Portion Of Disposition Parcel 5 -
Approval Of Lease Agreement -Scrivner Of New York, Inc.
(Item No. 92, C.C.P. Sept. 1, 1992)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Bell moved:
That after a public hearing before the Committee on Economic Development
on September 9, 1992 the Lease of New Buffalo Industrial Park, Portion of
Disposition Parcel 5 between the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and
Scrivner of New York, Inc., which the Agency has designated as being qualified
and eligible, be and hereby is approved.
PASSED.
*AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS,
LOTEMPIO, PERLA, ZUCHLEWSKI- 11.
NOES- FAHEY- 1.
*This item taken out of order and Mr. Pitts was not present at that time.
No. 173
Oak Street Redevelopment Urban Renewal Plan Amendment, Parcel 8A2
(Item No. 185, C.C.P., July 21, 1992)
That the Oak Street Redevelopment Urban Renewal Plan, approved
Item No. 170, C.C.P., May 5, 1970, as amended, be and hereby is further amended
to change the use of Parcel 8A2 from "residential" to "Hospital Medical
Service" to permit the construction of a 40,000 square foot off ice building
which shall serve as the corporate headquarters for Home Care Support Services,
Inc., and other related uses such as adult and child day care centers, and a
wholesale pharmacy business; and
That this amendment shall affect only the Disposition and Land Use Plan
Maps no modifications to the narrative portion of the Urban Renewal Plan being
required; and
That this approval is conditioned upon receipt of a report identifying
replacement housing within sixty (60) days.
PASSED.
AYES- 12 NOES- 0.
*This item was taken out of order and Mr. Pitts was not present at that time.
No. 174
Environmental Assessment Form Oak Street Redevelopment Urban Renewal Plan
Amendment (Parcel 8A2)
(Item No. 186, C.C.P., July 21, 1992)
That Item No. 186, C.C.P., July 21, 1992 "Oak Street Redevelopment
Urban Renewal Plan Amendment (Parcel 8A2)" is an unlisted action as defined in
6 NYCRR Part 617.2. The Common Council has approval power over this item, and
is therefore an involved agency as defined in 617.2. As part of an
uncoordinated review, the Common Council has evaluated an Environmental
Assessment form (EAF) on this item which has been completed by the applicant
(Part l) and by the City Planning Board (Part II).
Having made an independent assessment of the information contained in the
EAF, the Common Council adopts the findings set forth in Part II and, as a
result, finds that this proposed action will not result in any significant
adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, this Common Council issues a negative
declaration.
ADOPTED.
No. 175
Oak St. Urban renewal Plan Amendment (CPBD)
(Item # 187 CCP Jul 21, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
TAYLOR LAW IMPASSE
HON. GEORGE K. ARTHUR
CHAIRMAN
No. 176
Fact Finder Report-Local 650
(Item No. 4, C.C.P., July 21, 1992)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
That the Special Committee on Taylor Law Impasse now recommends for
approval the following six (6) items:
1. Three (3) days extra pay per year for employees unable to take advantage
of the summer hours provided in the Local 650 contract.
2. Employees temporarily transferred or assigned to the duties of a higher
position for one day shall be paid for all such work either his current rate of
pay or the increment level of the higher position corresponding to his own,
whichever is greater. The Common Council shall receive notification of said
out-of-title payment at the same time as the Division of Audit and Control.
3. Increase auto allowance from $6.25 per day to $7.00 per day.
4. Allow an employee to waive health insurance coverage and obtain
reimbursement of $60.00 per month if the employee has coverage through other
employment or retirement.
5. Pro-rate longevity payments at retirement or death.
6. Each employee who has completed the years of service set forth in Column
I below shall receive annually, in addition to his salary, the payment set
forth in Column II:
COLUMN I COLUMN II
5 years $ 260.00
10 years 585.00
15 years 910.00
20 years 1,235.00
25 years 1,560.00
This shall be retroactive to July 1, 1991.
Mr. Fahey moved to received and file the above amendments to the Fact Finder's
report; Seconded by Mrs. LoTempio.
LOST.
AYES- BAKOS, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, ZUCHLEWSKI- 6
NOES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, PERLA, PITTS- 7
Mr. Coppola now moved to approve the Fact Finder's Report as amended; Seconded
by Mr. Pitts.
ADOPTED.
AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, PERLA, PITTS- 7.
NOES- BAKOS, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, ZUCHLEWSKI- 6.
RESOLUTIONS
No. 177
BY: MR. ARTHUR
HEARING - REVIEW OF DOWNTOWN ZONING REGULATIONS
WHEREAS: Pursuant to Section 511-79 of the Ordinances of the City
of Buffalo, the Common Council, prior to December 18, 1992, is required to
review the downtown zoning regulations, and
WHEREAS: To review the effectiveness of these regulations to date, and to
determine whether this Council should Reenact, Modify or Repeal such
regulations, it is necessary to hold a public hearing, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED: This Common Council directs the City Clerk to publish a Notice
of Hearing for the Review of the Downtown Zoning Regulations, to be held by the
Committee on Legislation, on Tuesday, September 22, 1992 at 2:00 P.M., and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: This Council will undertake a full review of the
effectiveness of the regulations contained in Section 511-72, relating to the
Residential Restricted District and after such review will make a determination
to Reenact, Modify or Repeal such regulations.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
No. 178
BY: MR. BELL
NATIONAL FUEL - INCOMPLETE WORK
WHEREAS: In recent weeks the National Fuel Gas Company has been
installing new gas lines on Fillmore avenue between Glenwood avenue and
Northampton Street; and
WHEREAS: During the installation period, an unbelievable amount of noise,
dirt, and dust created hazardous conditions for both pedestrians and vehicular
traffic; and
WHEREAS: Various empty lots along the site were used for staging areas for
stone and other fill materials; and
WHEREAS: Some of the lots were used as dumping grounds for pavement and dirt
which was dug up during the installation process; and
WHEREAS: Three weeks have passed since the construction company left the
Fillmore avenue site, and the condition of the sidewalks and streets is unsafe
and unacceptable; and
WHEREAS: National Fuel is constantly tearing up various streets throughout
the city and showing little concern for the damage they create in their so
called updating of gas lines; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Department of Public Works and
Inspections and Community Revitalization review and inspect the quality of work
done by National Fuel on Fillmore Avenue; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That an immediate effort should be made to reconcile
this disregard for neighborhood safety and sanctity, replace sidewalks and
streets in their original condition, remove all staging materials placed on
lots in this area; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT: If no immediate response is given to this
community concern that the Corporation Council's office take legal action
against National Fuel Gas Company for the shoddy and inconsiderate workmanship
displayed in the replacement of gas lines on Fillmore Avenue.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE
COMMISSIONER OF INSPECTIONS & COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION AND THE CORPORATION
COUNSEL.
No. 179
BY: MR. COLLINS
INCREASED APPROPRIATION COUNTY REVENUE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
That, pursuant to Section 41 of the Charter and the Certificate
of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the
appropriation in the budget for the current fiscal year for Appropriation
Allotments - Department of Police be and the same is hereby increased in the
sum of $17,000.
That, the Comptroller be and hereby is authorized and directed to
increase the revenue estimate of account:
Revenue
100 General Fund
20-0 - Department of Police
405 - County
88032 - County Property Forfeitures $17,000
To meet this increased appropriation as set forth below:
TO:
100 General Fund
20-0 Department of Police
085 - Capital Outlay
982 - Operating Equipment
Cartography Equipment
(Color Copier) $17,000
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 180
BY: MR. COLLINS
TRANSFER OF FUNDS APPROPRIATION ALLOTMENTS EXEMPT ITEMS - WATER
DEPARTMENT OF WATER
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
$16,250 be and the same is hereby transferred from an account in Appropriation
Allotments - Exempt Items - Water and said sum is hereby reappropriated as set
forth below:
FROM:
410 Enterprise Fund - Water
81-9 - Exempt Items
842 - Reserve for Capital Improvements $16,250
TO:
410 Enterprise Fund - Water
98-0 Department of Water
021 - Administrative Services
Purchase of Services
573 - Engineering & Technical Services $16,250
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 181
BY: MR. COLLINS
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - AMEND CHAPTER 309-25 PARKS AND OTHER OPEN
SPACES - HOURS
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Section 309-25 be amended to read as follows:
S309-25 Hours.
The parks shall be closed each night between the hours of [10:00 p.m.]
sunset and sunrise the following morning, unless otherwise ordered by the
Commissioner of Parks, and no person shall lounge about or remain in any of
said parks during the hours when so closed. This prohibition shall not apply to
LaSalle Park, Broderick Park, the foot of Ontario Street and the foot of Hertel
Avenue, which shall remain open twenty-four (24) hours a day for use by
fisherman.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] is to be deleted, matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE DELAWARE PARK STEERING COMMITTEE,
FRIENDS OF CAZENOVIA PARK, AND MARTIN LUTHER KING STEERING COMMITTEE AND THE
COMMISSIONER OF PARKS.
AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO,
PERLA, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI- 12.
NOES- FRANCZYK- 0.
No. 182
BY: MR. COLLINS
APPLICATION FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN NYS YOUTH CENTER CONSTRUCTION
PROGRAM II - WAR MEMORIAL FIELD HOUSE
WHEREAS: The Youth Center Construction Program was created by the
New York State Legislature under Chapters 211, 212, and 871 of the Laws of
1990; and
WHEREAS: Eligible recipients of program funds include nonprofit community
organizations and municipalities; and
WHEREAS: Organizations and municipalities wishing to receive an RFP for
participation in the program have been instructed to contact Ms. Rosaline
Preudhomme, Deputy Director of Local Services, State Division for Youth; and
WHEREAS: The Jefferson/Best neighborhood has been experiencing problems caused
by youth in the area who have minimal constructive outlet for their energies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
That this Common Council requests the Department of Community Development, in
conjunction with the Department of Human Resources, to make application to the
State Division For Youth for participation in the Youth Center Construction
Program II with the aim toward constructing the War Memorial Field House.
ADOPTED.
No. 183
BY: MR. COLLINS
EXTEND EARLY RETIREMENT PROGRAM TO LAID OFF FIREBOAT WORKERS
WHEREAS: Item # 9, C.C.P. September 1, 1992 - "Retirement Incentive
program" is a request from the Mayor for authorizing legislation to set up an
early retirement program; and
WHEREAS: This Common Council is currently considering the Mayor's request
and has tabled Item # 182, C.C.P. September 1, 1992 - L. L. Intro # 14 - Early
Retirement Incentive; and
WHEREAS: Six crewmembers of the Edward S. Cotter were forced into retirement
on July 1, 1992 by the mothballing of the fireboat; and
WHEREAS: If the Retirement Incentive Program had been in place earlier this
summer the Cotter crewmembers would have been perfect candidates for it as the
scrapping of the Cotter was undertaken as a cost-saving measure of the type
envisioned in the Incentive Program; and
WHEREAS: Equity and compassion demand that the Retirement Incentive Program
be extended to the six crewmembers who were abandoned and forced into
retirement when the Cotter was taken out of service; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Common Council hereby amends Local Law Intro # 14 to apply to the Fire
Department positions eliminated in the retirement of the Cotter fireboat.
ADOPTED.
No. 184
BY: MR. FAHEY
HOME PROGRAM PROJECTS
WHEREAS: The Common Council on March 26, 1992, approved a request
by the Department of Inspections and Community Revitalization to apply for
funding under the Housing Act of 1992; and
WHEREAS: 5,4 million dollars had been reserved for Buffalo for housing
renewal efforts; and
WHEREAS: Recent newspaper reports have stated that these housing development
projects will be considered by BURA for its approval; and
WHEREAS: One of the conditions of the Councils approval was that all
projects to be funded must be approved by this Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Commissioner of the Department of Inspections and Community
Revitalization file with this Council the list of funded projects under the
Home Program for Council review and appropriate action.
ADOPTED.
No. 185
BY: MESSRS. FAHEY & AMOS
PERMITS FOR 3405 BAILEY AVENUE
WHEREAS, The Common Council adopted C.C.P. # 184 at its September
1st 1992 meeting; and
WHEREAS, The hearing requested in this resolution has been scheduled for
Monday, September 21, 1992 at 7 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That this Common Council requests that this item be referred to the Legislation
Committee for appropriate action.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 186
BY: MR. FRANCZYK
BANNER ON BROADWAY FOR PULASKI DAYS FESTIVAL
Whereas: On September 17, 18, 19 and 20, 1992, there will be various
festivities and the annual parade in honor of General Pulaski conducted in the
Broadway-Fillmore area.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Broadway Market be authorized to
hang a banner across Broadway announcing the planned activities for the
festival as per conditions set forth by the Commissioner of Public Works.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 187
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. Beverly W. Ales
Claim for loss of garbage cans. $18.00
2. Copies Inc.
Claim for services rendered to the Police
Department in the past fiscal year. $96.05
3. John Dettilis d/b/a Rank Amusements
Claim for refund of a duplicate amusement
license which was issued in error. $45.00
4. James F. and Rosemary Faltisco
Claim for loss of garbage can. $7.00
5. Walter Kedron
Claim for loss of garbage can. $10.00
6. Lane Fire Equipment Corporation
Claim for services rendered to the Division of
Parking Enforcement in a prior fiscal year. $19.65
7. Peter P. Menchetti
Claim for loss of garbage can. $9.00
8. New York State Department of
Criminal Justice Services
Claim for services rendered to the Police
Department in a prior fiscal year. $25.00
9. Mark Ruffato
Claim for loss of garbage can. $7.00
10. George Scheitinger
Claim for refund of an unused golf pass. $25.00
11. Smart Corporation
Claim for copying of medical records for the
Department of Law in a prior fiscal year. $10.41
12. Ellen Smith
Claim for loss of garbage cans. $18.00
13. James R. Theurer
Claim for loss of garbage cans. $30.00
14. Warren Gorham Lamont
Claim for payment of a real estate
publication for the Department of Law from
a prior fiscal year. $67.45
15. Wilton Corporation
Claim for a prior fiscal year invoice for
services rendered to the Division
of Parking Enforcement. $40.62
Investigation by the Department of Law reveals that the above claims are
valid and payment is hereby recommended.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 188
BY: MRS. LOTEMPIO
ANNUAL REPORTS P.I.L.O.T. AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS: The Erie County Industrial Development Agency enters into
lease agreements with various companies for projects whereby payments in lieu
of real estate taxes are to be made to the appropriate taxing authority for
property acquired by or under the jurisdiction or control or supervision of the
Agency; and
WHEREAS: A number of the projects are within the taxing jurisdiction of the
city of Buffalo; and
WHEREAS: The schedules for P.I.L.O.T payments are outlined in the
agreements; and
WHEREAS: Over the years, some of the companies have become delinquent in
their payments; and
WHEREAS: In order to better monitor the status of the P.I.L.O.T. Agreements
on projects within Buffalo's taxing jurisdiction, annual reports from the
E.C.I.D.A., the City Assessor and the City Comptroller should be filed with
this Common Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That this Common Council requests that the Erie County Industrial Development
Agency, the Assessor and the Comptroller file Annual Status Reports on city
P.I.L.O.T. projects with this Honorable Body; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That these reports be filed prior to January 31st of each new year.
ADOPTED.
No. 189
BY: MR. PERLA
REQUIRE BUDGETARY QUARTERLY REPORTS FROM COMPTROLLER AND BUDGET
DIRECTOR
WHEREAS: The Mayor, the Comptroller, and the Common Council of
the city of Buffalo in preparing and finalizing the 92-93 city budget faced
several dilemmas and were forced to make tough decisions for both raising
revenues and cutting expenses; and
WHEREAS: Despite raising taxes and fees to extreme levels, proposing the
sale of city assets, and reducing departmental spending by eliminating capital
expenses and reducing personnel, an aura of uncertainty exists regarding the
stability of the 92-93 spending plan; and
WHEREAS: Because of the tenuous nature of the 92-93 budget, extremely close
monitoring of departmental spending and periodic updates of revenue projections
must be done to prevent overspending and to determine whether revenue estimates
have been accurately projected;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Common Council request that the Comptroller and the Budget Director
prepare quarterly budget reports which will:
1. reflect department by department, line by line spending,
2. provide analysis to determine whether the rate of spending will remain
within budgeted amounts
3. provide analysis of all revenues raised in comparison to budget
projections; and
4. cite any miscellaneous factors which have impacted or will impact on the
budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the reports be filed with the Common Council by October 30, 1992 for the
quarter July 1, 1992 - September 30, 1992; January 31, 1993 for the quarter
October 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992; April 30, 1993 for the quarter January 1,
1993 - March 31, 1993; and July 31, 1993 for the quarter April 1, 1993 -June
30, 1993.
ADOPTED.
No. 190
BY: MR. PITTS
TO OFFICIALLY DESIGNATE CENTENNIAL POOL AS PARKLAND IN THE CITY
OF BUFFALO
WHEREAS: Centennial Pool located in LaSalle Park at the foot of
Porter Avenue has been a summer haven for Buffalo's citizenry for over 50
years; and
WHEREAS: Centennial Pool which was erected in April of 1937 as part of
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Work Progress Administration, emerged from
the plight of the Great Depression as cherished summer retreat for generations
of Buffalonians; and
WHEREAS: Centennial Pool is a complex comprised of large change house
equipped with public restrooms and three uniquely different pools which
includes an enormous spray pool which is an attraction for children of all
ages; and
WHEREAS: Centennial Pool is a historic City of Buffalo attraction which
services thousands of Men, Women and Children each summer, it is fitting that
this popular place of leisure should be given parkland designation.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The City of Buffalo does hereby designate Centennial Pool located in LaSalle
Park at the Foot of Porter Avenue as City of Buffalo Parkland.
ADOPTED.
No. 191
BY: MR. PITTS
ACCEPTANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS FOR THE LIGHTED SCHOOLHOUSE
PROGRAMS
WHEREAS: The Common Council approved a resolution, C.C.P, # 338,
September 20, 1988 which authorized the Department of Human Resources, through
the Division for Youth and others to conduct Lighted School House Programs.
WHEREAS: Approved of each program must be authorized by the Common Council;
and;
WHEREAS: The Common Council must accept, on behalf of the City, the funds
allocated by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency as follows: August 27, 1992, Item
3d, in the amount of $62,209 for administrative costs for the Lighted
Schoolhouse Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Common Council accepts funds allocated by the Buffalo Urban
Renewal Agency as follows: for administrative costs.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 192
BY: MR. PITTS
HOMESTEADING 112, 114, 116, 118 LOCUST STREET - ST. BONIFACE CHURCH
WHEREAS: St. Boniface Parish has maintained 112, 114, 116, and
118 Locust Street for a number of years. The lots are fenced in and used for
various community activities, including a community garden, and
WHEREAS: Recently St. Boniface found out that they had not been approved for
the homesteading of the lots. Several years ago the Parish had applied to
homestead these lots, hence the fence, and
WHEREAS: These lots are not suitable for the construction of new housing and
St. Boniface's use is certainly public benefit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Common Council approve the Homesteading
of 112, 114, 116, 118 Locust Street to St. Boniface Parish.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 193
BY: MR. ZUCHLEWSKI
HOME RULE MESSAGE ASSEMBLY BILL NO. A10228
SENATE BILL NO. 57379 UTILITY INCOME TAX
WHEREAS: The Common Council of the City of Buffalo at a regular
meeting held on the 21st of January, 1992 adopted a resolution which, among
other things, contained the following resolve:
"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
WHEREAS: there has been introduced in the Assembly a bill numbered A10228
and in the Senate, a bill numbered 57379 which would grant to the City of
Buffalo the requested power to increase its utility income tax, and
WHEREAS: The necessity exists for a dedicated source of funding for the
Buffalo Board of Education,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
that the City of Buffalo does hereby request the enactment of Assembly
Bill No. A10228 and Senate Bill No. 57379 entitled:
"AN ACT to amend the General City Law in relation to the rate of tax on
utilities authorization for the City of Buffalo."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
that this Common Council designate this additional 1% as a dedicated
source of revenue to be used exclusively by the Buffalo Board of Education on a
yearly basis.
REFERRED TO THE FUNDING REVIEW PANEL, BOARD OF EDUCATION AND WESTERN NEW YORK
STATE DELEGATIONS.
No. 194
BY: MR. ZUCHLEWSKI
FUTURE ALLOCATIONS FOR EDUCATION
WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo's fiscal crisis has had an adverse
impact upon the delivery of basic vital services such as trash pick up, park
services, police and fire staffing, and
WHEREAS: The most recent service to feel the budget crunch is the Buffalo
Board of Education, and
WHEREAS: The Buffalo School Board had to resort to a fiscally risky maneuver
by using a contingency fund in order to prevent devastating layoffs and drastic
reductions in school services, and
WHEREAS: Business First magazine recently rated the Buffalo Public Schools
at the very bottom of Western New York school districts, and
WHEREAS: There are a wide variety of reasons for this ranking including the
high poverty level in Buffalo Schools and insufficient funding, and
WHEREAS: Over the past three years, the percentage of Buffalo property taxes
committed to education has dropped from 48% in 90-91, to 45% in 91-92, to 38%
in 92-93, and
WHEREAS: While a permanent funding formula for education has not been
resolved but this downward trend must be stopped,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That this Common Council commit itself to stopping the decrease in the
percentage of property taxes spent on education by agreeing that a minimum of
38% of all future city property taxes will be allocated to the Board of
Education, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED;
That this Common Council will attempt to do everything in its power to
increase the funding levels of the Board of Education in order to give our
children an equal chance to compete for the educational and economic
opportunities they deserve.
REFERRED TO THE FUNDING REVIEW PANEL, BOARD OF EDUCATION AND WESTERN NEW YORK
STATE DELEGATION.
No. 195
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:
Sharon J. Fine
TOTAL: 1
ADOPTED.
No. 196
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:
Reginald Minor
Catherine E. Panczykowski
TOTAL: 2
ADOPTED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No. 197
RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
(NO. 8, C.C.P. SEPT. 1, 1992)
Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 8, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992, be taken
from the table. Seconded by Mr. Bakos.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be received and filed. Seconded by Mr.
Bakos.
ADOPTED.
No. 198
BOND RES. - $104,000 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL
(NO. 159, C.C.P. SEPT. 1, 1992)
Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 159, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992, be taken
from the table. Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Bell.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 199
BOND RES. - $105,000 - LIBRARY BUILDINGS
(NO. 160, C.C.P. SEPT. 1, 1992)
Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 160 C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992, be taken
from the table. Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Bell.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 200
BOND RES. - $140,000 SHEAS BLDG.
(NO. 161, C.C.P. SEPT. 1, 1992)
Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 161, C.C.P., Sept. l, 1992, be taken
from the table. Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Bell.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES 0.
No. 201
BOND RES. - $150,000 ANIMAL SHELTER
(NO. 162, C.C.P. SEPT. 1, 1992)
Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 162, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992, be taken
from the table. Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Bell.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 202
BOND RES. - $200,000 - JEWETT AVE. BRIDGE
(NO. 163, C.C.P. SEPT. 1, 1992)
Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 163, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992, be taken
from the table. Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Bell.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 203
BOND RES. - $250,000 - REHAB. CITY HALL
(NO. 164, C.C.P. SEPT. 1, 1992)
Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 164, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992, be taken
from the table. Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Bell.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 204
BOND RES. - $250,000 - CHEM. STORAGE DELAWARE PK.
(NO. 165, C.C.P. SEPT. 1, 1992)
Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 165, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992, be taken
from the table. Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Bell.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 205
BOND RES. - $250,000 - VAR. CITY BLDGS.
(NO. 166, C.C.P. SEPT. 1, 1992)
Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 166, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992, be taken
from the table. Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Bell.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 206
BOND RES. - $250,000 - HISTORICAL SOC. BLDG.
(NO. 167, C.C.P. SEPT. 1, 1992)
Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 167, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992, be taken
from the table. Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Bell.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 207
BOND RES. - $250,000 - POLICE HDQTRS.
(NO. 168, C.C.P. SEPT. 1, 1992)
Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 168, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992, be taken
from the table. Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Bell.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 208
BOND RES. - $400,000 - SO. DISTRICT POLICE STA.
(NO. 169, C.C.P. SEPT. 1, 1992)
Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 169, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992, be taken
from the table. Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Bell.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 209
BOND RES. - $500,000 - KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL
(NO. 170, C.C.P. SEPT. 1, 1992)
Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 170, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992, be taken
from the table. Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Bell.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 210
BOND RES. - $816,000 - PURCH. POLICE VEHICLES
(NO. 171, C.C.P. SEPT. 1, 1992)
Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 171, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992, be taken
from the table. Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Bell.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 211
BOND RES. - $1,000,000 - RECONSTR. DELAWARE AVE.
(NO. 172, C.C.P. SEPT. 1, 1992)
Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 172, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992, be taken
from the table. Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Bell.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 212
L.L. INTRO. # 14 - EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE
(NO. 182, C.C.P. SEPT. 1, 1992)
Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 182, C.C.P., Sept. 1, 1992, be taken
from the table. Seconded by Mr. Coppola.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Perla.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 213
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, Sept. 22, 1992 9:00 AM
CIVIL SERVICE Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1992 9:30 AM
FINANCE Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1992
Immediately Following Civil Service
LEGISLATION Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1992 2:00 PM
ECONOMIC DEV. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1992, 10:00 AM
ANCILLARY COMMITTEES
FINANCE Wednesday Sept. 16, 1992 9:30 AM RM 1417
LEGISLATION Monday, Sept. 21, 1992 7:00 PM
CATV Thursday, Sept. 24, 1992 10:00 AM RM 1417
No. 214
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Mr. Fahey , Seconded by Mr. Pitts, the Council adjourned
at 4:55 P.M.
Charles L. Michaux III
City Clerk
Meeting reported by Leonard G. Sciolino, Council and Committee Reporter.