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1No. 21
Common Council
Proceedings
of the
City of Buffalo
Regular Meeting, November 10, 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, November 10, 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 October 27, 1992, and the Special Session held October 30,
1992, were approved
FROM THE MAYOR
No. 1
Appointment of Commissioner of Parks
Pursuant to the power vested in me under the provisions of Section
201 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, I hereby appoint, subject to
confirmation by Your Honorable Body, Stan A. Buczkowski, residing at 198 Eden
Street, Buffalo, New York, as Commissioner of Parks of the City of Buffalo,
effective November 2, 1992.
Mr. Buczkowski, 55 years of age, resides in Buffalo with his wife,
Joanne, and is the father of three children: Michael, Kathy and Kelly. He
graduated from St. Francis High School in 1954 and Erie County Technical
Institute in 1956.
Mr. Buczkowski was appointed Director of Recreation in the City of
Buffalo Parks Department in January, 1990 and as Deputy Commissioner of Parks
in the City of Buffalo in December 1990, but has served as Acting Parks
Commissioner since March, 1990 to the present. Mr. Buczkowski served as
Commissioner of the City of Buffalo Street Sanitation Department from April,
1985 to December, 1989. He served as Commissioner of the Buffalo Municipal
Housing Authority from January, 1980 to December, 1981 and as Chairman of the
Board of Commissioners and Commissioner from January, 1984 to April, 1985 and
served as Councilman-at-Large in the City of Buffalo from 1982-1983. Mr.
Buczkowski was employed by Republic Steel from 1956 to 1985.
Mr. Buczkowski has been inducted in the St. Francis High School Sports
Hall of Fame and the Western New York Softball Hall of Fame. He is active in
numerous community and social organizations.
Based upon Mr. Buczkowski's experience and overall qualities, I find him
well qualified to be Commissioner of Parks according to the qualifications of
this position specified in Section 201 of the City Charter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
FROM THE MAYOR EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS
FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
No. 2
L. Bielli, 1132 E. Lovejoy St.
Item No. 26, C.C.P., October 13, 1992
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Wednesday,
November 4, 1992, considered the above application pursuant to Section 413-59.1
of the Buffalo Code, "Handicap Access Ramps."
The applicant seeks to construct a handicap access ramp approximately 18
feet long by 5 feet wide from the building face which will encroach the
right-of-way on Benzinger Street.
Under S.E.Q.R., this item is considered an unlisted action requiring
uncoordinated review.
The Planning Board voted to approve this item.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
FROM THE BOARD OF ETHICS
No. 3
Possible Conflict- Parking Ramps
Reference is made to Resolution # 196, C.C.P. July 21, 1992, captioned
"Possible Conflict of Interest: Parking Facilities" and your request that the
Board of Ethics investigate certain parking companies to determine if a
conflict of interest exists. The resolution states that Buffalo Civic Auto
Ramps, Allright Parking, and Multiple Parking have the same address and that "a
conflict of interest could be inferred because of multiple companies sharing
the same address."
Please be advised that it is the judgment of the Board that, without more, the
sharing of a single address by these companies does not constitute a conflict
of interest nor a violation of the City of Buffalo Code of Ethics in any
respect. There is, accordingly, no complaint before the Board. As you know,
our jurisdiction in these respects is specifically stated to be:
"to review and refer to appropriate authorities complaints charging city
officers or employees with violation of this code on its own initiative or on
complaint of any person." (Code of Ethics, Sec. 12-21.)
An additional consideration is the fact that the Board does not have the
resources or the facilities to conduct investigations, except pursuant to
complaints.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
No. 4
NYSDEC Hartwell Street Landfill
Item No. 78, 10/13/92
The Council has asked the Environmental Management Commission's
views regarding the Hartwell Street Landfill. The New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation has deleted the Hartwell Street site from the
Registry of Inactive Hazardous Waste Sites, but a potential gap can develop
between State and City responsibility for de-listed sites.
A de-listing is not a full clean bill of health. Both the State
Departments of Environmental Conservation and Health acknowledge that a
de-listed site may retain contaminants which make that site inappropriate for
future use unless attention is given to threats to human health.
The Environmental Commission is on record as supporting the maximum
possible productive use of waste site locations, consistent with the protection
of human health and the environment. In all such cases, that protection
requires careful consideration of the site on an individual basis, with
possible municipal restrictions as to type of use and acceptable construction
techniques where appropriate.
First, with specific regard to the Hartwell Landfill, the Commission
recommends that analysis conducted by the State be reviewed with State
authorities and that appropriate limitations be established by the City before
it allows reuse. The Commission understands that the State Department of
Health has recommended against allowing residential use of the site and in
favor of requiring enhanced fencing.
Second, the Commission recommends that the City would benefit by
establishing a uniform policy for handling its municipal responsibility toward
all de-listed sites. The goal of such policy should be the encouragement of
both productive reuse and full protection of human health and the environment.
The policy should feature a mechanism of careful site evaluation based on
available State data. Where necessary that policy would employ the tools of
deed restriction and other site use limitations in perpetuity. The Commission
would be pleased to work with City officials toward such a policy.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL.
FROM THE COMPTROLLER
No. 5
Certificate of Necessity Transfer of Funds
Appropriation Allotments Exempt Items
Reserve for Capital Improvements
Capital Projects Fund
Division of Buildings
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 $10,800 be transferred and reappropriated from the Reserve for
Capital Improvements in Appropriation Allotments - Exempt Items , as set forth
below:
The amounts to be transferred are unexpended balances of items contained
in the budget for the current fiscal year and will not be needed at this time
for the purpose for which they were appropriated.
Dated: Buffalo, New York, October 30, 1992
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 6
Certificate of Necessity Transfer of Funds
Appropriation Allotments -Capital Projects Fund
Community Development
We, James D. Griffin, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller,
do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 42 of the Charter, that it is necessary
that the sum of $150,000 be transferred and reappropriated from Appropriation
Allotments - Capital Projects Fund - Division of Parks, as set forth below:
The amounts to be transferred are unexpended balances of items contained
in the budget for the current fiscal year and will not be needed at this time
in the Division that they were appropriated.
Dated: Buffalo, New York, October 27, 1992
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 7
Certificate of Necessity- Capital Budget Amendment
Authorization for Additional Capital Improvements
We, James D. Griffin, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller do
hereby certify, pursuant to Section 359 of the Charter, that it is necessary to
authorize an increase in indebtedness for Capital Improvements, provided by the
Common Council prior to July l, 1992 for the ensuing fiscal year, by adding the
following item:
Dated: Buffalo, New York October 29, 1992
RECEIVED AND FILED
No. 8
Permission to Negotiate 635 Broadway, SE 84.39' NE Adams
Vacant Land: 27.10' x 131' W
Assessed Valuation: $7,200
The Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, has received
a request from Mrs. Sandra Archibald of 2304 Main Street, Buffalo, New York to
purchase the above captioned property.
Mrs. Archibald owns a single house located at 633 Broadway, Buffalo, New
York and would like to purchase 635 Broadway 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 October 28, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to negotiate with
Mrs. Sandra Archibald of 2304 Main Street, Buffalo, New York, for the private
sale of 635 Broadway and report to this Honorable Body the results of such
negotiations.
ADOPTED.
No. 9
Permission to Negotiate 30 Hollister, N 110' W Mortimer
Vacant Land: 25' x 122'
Assessed Valuation: $800
The Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, has received
a request from Mrs. Mattie Green of 28 Hollister Street, Buffalo, New York to
purchase the above captioned property.
Mrs. Green would like to purchase 30 Hollister 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 October 30, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to negotiate with
Mrs. Hattie Green of 28 Hollister Street, Buffalo, New York, for the private
sale of 30 Hollister and report to this Honorable Body the results of such
negotiations.
ADOPTED.
No. 10
Renewal of Lease Agreement
City of Buffalo and South Buffalo Community Association
for Use of Portion of Former School 29
Located at 2219 South Park Avenue
Pursuant to Item # 9, September 3, 1985, Your Honorable Body approved
a lease between the City of Buffalo and the South Buffalo Community Development
Association for the use of various rooms at former School 29, namely room #
221, 222, 235, storage room # 26, faculty lunchroom and gymnasium. The present
lease expires on December 31, 1992.
South Buffalo Community Association is requesting they be permitted to
renew the lease under the same terms and conditions as the present lease.
South Buffalo Community Development Association is requesting a five year
lease, to commence on January 1, 1993 and expire on December 31, 1997. The
annual rental to be charged is $1.00 a year, payable in advance. Insurance is
to be provided saving the City of Buffalo harmless from any liability as set
forth per Item # 197, C.C.P. March 31, 1987.
This office approves and recommends acceptance of this lease renewal.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller, dated October 29, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be and hereby is authorized to renew the lease with
the South Buffalo Community Development Association for the use of various
rooms at former School 29, namely rooms # 221, 222, 235, storage room # 26,
faculty lunchroom and gymnasium, for a five year period, to commence on January
1, 1993 and expire on December 31, 1997, at an annual rental of $1.00 (One
Dollar) with the lessee to save the City harmless from any liability and to
provide insurance therefore as set forth per Item No. 197, C.C.P., March 31,
1987.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 11
Renewal Option
Lease Agreement Between the City of Buffalo and
Kensington-Bailey Area Planning Committee, Inc.
Pursuant to Item # 1, C.C.P. April 18, 1989, Your Honorable Body
authorized the leasing of a Community Center located at 2969-71 Bailey Avenue
to Kensington-Bailey Area Planning Committee, Inc. This lease agreement was for
a one-year period (December 1, 1989 through November 30, 1990) with nine (9)
additional one-year periods.
This office has received a request from Mrs. Rita Hunt, Director of
Kensington-Bailey Area Planning Committee, Inc. to exercise their option to
renew said lease for an additional one year period as stated in their lease
agreement. The lessee has fully satisfied this requirement and has complied
with all other provisions and terms of the lease.
This renewal will be for the period of December 1, 1992 through November
30, 1993. This reflects the third renewal option of the lease agreement.
This Office recommends Your Honorable Body approve Kensington-Bailey Area
Planning Committee, Inc. to renew their lease for an additional one year
period, commencing December 1, 1992 to November 30, 1993. I am further
recommending that you authorize the Mayor to execute the lease renewal.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller, dated October 30, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to renew the lease with Mrs.
Rita Hunt, Director of Kensington-Bailey Area Planning Committee, Inc., for the
Community Center at 2969-71 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, New York for an additional
one year period. To commence on December 1, 1992 and expire on November 30,
1993.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 12
Quarterly Overtime Usage Report
1st Quarter FY 1992-93
In keeping with the intent to keep the Common Council as informed
as possible with respect to City operational spending patterns, I am submitting
the Quarterly Overtime Usage Report for the first quarter of fiscal year
1992-93. This report includes overtime usage by department as of October 31,
1992; the percentage of overtime appropriation expensed; and projections for
the entire fiscal year based on current overtime usage.
In addition, I am submitting a copy of the Quarterly Overtime Usage Report for
the first quarter of fiscal year
1991-92 as a means of comparison. By comparison, the City is using more
restraint and better management of its overtime appropriation to this point of
the current fiscal year. However, there remains continued room for improvement.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT
No. 13
Tax Cancellation 1992-93
Item No. 20, C.C.P. 10-13-92
As requested by Your Honorable Body, the Department of Assessment
has attached the names and addresses of the owners of properties slated for tax
adjustments.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 14
Grant Tax Exempt Status 1235 Hertel
Item No. 128, C.C.P. 10-13-92
On June 14, 1990, the property located at 1235 Hertel Avenue was
purchased by Edward L. Courton and Milton L. Williams. On June 17, 1991,
Edward L. Courton and Milton L. Williams filed with this office an application
for exemption on the property located at 1235 Hertel Avenue. The exemption was
denied for the fiscal year 1991-92 on the grounds that the title to property
was not held by a tax exempt organization but rather the title to the property
was held by Mr. Edward L. Courton and Mr. Milton L. Williams as per deed, Liber
10183, Page 601.
Subsequently, the title to the property in question was transferred on
December 12, 1991 from Mr. Edward L. Courton and Mr. Milton L. Williams to
Faith Good Shepherd Chapel as per deed, Liber 10362, Page 645. During December
of 1991, Faith Good Shepherd Chapel filed for an exemption for the property
located at 1235 Hertel Avenue and was granted tax exempt status for the fiscal
year 1992-93 fiscal year.
In conclusion, tax exempt status was denied for fiscal year 1991-92
because title to the previously mentioned property was not held by a tax exempt
organization. Tax exempt status was granted for fiscal year 1992-93 because
title to the previously mentioned property was held by a tax exempt
organization and the property was being used for tax exempt purposes.
If Mr. Courton and Mr. Williams intended, at the time of the purchase of
1235 Hertel Avenue, to act as trustees for the Faith Good Shepherd Chapel and
neglected to have the deed recorded as such, then it is suggested that they
provide proof of such intent. If Mr. Courton and Mr. Williams provide such
proof of intention to act as trustees in this purchase, then an opinion from
the Law Department will be needed to determine if such proof of their intention
to act as trustees is sufficient to grant tax exempt status under New York
State's Real Property Tax Law regardless of how title was originally held in
deed, Liber 10183, Page 601.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
No. 15
Remove 2037 Clinton Street
from Grass Cutting Assessment
Item No. 131, C.C.P. 10-13-92
Mrs. Irene Bartoszek, owner of a vacant lot at 2037 Clinton Street,
states that she maintains this fenced in lot and that the City of Buffalo never
provided grass cutting service for fiscal years 1991 and 1992.
The 1991 Local Assessment Roll # 13184 prepared by the Department of
Assessment as directed by C.C.P. 03-03-92, Item No. 127, includes a grass
cutting charge of fifty dollars ($50) for lot at 2037 Clinton.
This department has not received any communication from Your Honorable
Body directing that a 1992 Local Assessment Roll be prepared. Therefore, I
recommend that you refer this matter to the Department of Street Sanitation to
determine if City Sanitation personnel did cut grass on this lot in fiscal
years 1991 and 1992.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE COMMISSIONER OF STREETS.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
No. 16
Notification Serial # 8262
ONE WAY STREET
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 (45) days after
the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business.
That that part of Section 22 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo be supplemented by ADDING thereto the following: ONE WAY STREET
NAME OF STREET DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC MOVEMENT
East North Street Easterly/Northerly
from Johnson St. to Best St.
(Sherman St.)
Notification Serial # 8263
NO STANDING ANYTIME
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 20 of Section 15 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by ADDING thereto the
following: NO STANDING ANYTIME
PUBLIC HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY
Sienkiewicz Street Between Fillmore Avenue and
north side Gibson Street
Notification Serial # 8264
PERMISSIVE PARKING
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies your Honorable Body of this action
supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business.
That that part of Subdivision 25 of Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the
following: PERMISSIVE PARKING
PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING
PERMISSIVE PKG LOCATIONS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY
Sienkiewicz Street, south side 2 Hr Parking 7AM - 7PM
between Fillmore Ave. and Gibson St.
Notification Serial # 8265
NO PARKING (ALTERNATE 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 Subdivision 24 of Section 15 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the
City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing thereto the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PORTION HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD
Sienkiewicz Street, north side 4 PM Sunday to
bet. Fillmore Ave. & Gibson St. 4 PM Wednesday
Sienkiewicz Street, south side 4 PM Wednesday to
bet. Fillmore Ave. & Gibson St. 4 PM Sunday
Notification Serial # 8266
NO STANDING - 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 20 of Section 15 of Chapter 479 of the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by REPEALING thereto the
following: NO STANDING
PUBLIC HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PRTN. OF HIGHWAY
Elmhurst Place, south side Entire length
Notification Serial # 8267
NO PARKING (ALTERNATE PARKING)
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the
City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies your Honorable Body of this
action supplementing, amending or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479
of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the
first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business.
That Subdivision 24 of Section 15 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the
City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following NO PARKING
PROHIBIT PRTN. OF HIGHWAY PROHIBIT PERIOD DAILY
Elmhurst Place, north side 4 PM Sunday to
bet. Elmwood Ave. & Lincoln Pkwy. 4 PM Wednesday
Elmhurst Place, south side 4 PM Wednesday to
bet. Elmwood Ave. & Lincoln Pkwy. 4 PM Sunday
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 17
Extension of Time on contract
Masten C.A.O. Center
735 Humboldt Parkway
In accordance with the terms of the contract between the City
of Buffalo and Baker Development C-91635800, the work should have been
completed by February 28, 1992.
Due to the fact that the tenants were occupying many rooms in this building
this contractor could not complete his work on time. This is the second
extension of time on this project.
I have granted an extension of time to July 30, 1992 to Baker Development to
complete the work of their contract.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 18
Extension of Time on Contract
New Athletic Fields Tifft Farms
In accordance with the terms of the contract between the City
of Buffalo and Buffalo Creek Landscape, C-91672100, the work should have been
completed by September 4, 1992.
Due to a delay in processing these contracts and the contractor waiting for
delivery of light poles from electrical contractor, this contractor could not
complete the work of this project on time. This is the first extension of time
on this project.
I have granted an extension of time to November 4, 1992 to Buffalo Creek
Landscape to complete the work of his contract on time.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 19
Extension of Contract
City Contract No. 91676100
New Custom Door - Col. Ward Pumping Station
In accordance with the terms of the contract between the City
of Buffalo and Nichter Associates, Inc., for work relating to the Installation
of New Custom Door at the Col. Ward Pumping Station, City Contract No.
91676100, this office has received a request for an extension of time.
The original completion date was November 19, 1992. The contractor has
advised the Division of Water that the manufactured door will not be completed
for shipping until December 11, 1992. The installation time frame will be
approximately two weeks.
Accordingly, I have granted an extension of time in the contract with
Nichter Associates, Inc. The extension of time is granted with the
understanding that the City reserves the right to liquidated damages or other
possible claims against the contractor resulting from the extension of this
contract by the City of Buffalo.
The new completion date for this contract is December 28, 1992.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 20
Appointment of City Engineer
I wish to appoint Mr. David F. Jaros, P.E. to the position of
City Engineer effective November 30, 1992. Mr. Lawrence N. Grasso, P.E., the
current Acting City Engineer will retire from City service effective November
28, 1992.
Mr. Jaros was a former City Employee serving the City of Buffalo in several
capacities during his tenure. From October of 1975 to January of 1980, Mr.
Jaros held the title of Associate Engineer in the Department of Public Works.
In January of 1980, Mr. Jaros was appointed to the position of Commissioner in
the City's Department of Transportation, where he served in that capacity until
January of 1982. In January of 1982, Mr. Jaros returned from his leave of
absence to the Department of Public Works where he continued to work as an
Associate Engineer. In July of 1985, Mr. Jaros resigned from his position as
Associate Engineer with the City of Buffalo to assume the title of Director of
Public Works for the City of Niagara Falls. Mr. Jaros left that position in
January of this year. I have attached a copy of Mr. Jaros resume for your
review.
Mr. Jaros currently resides at 9326 Rivershore Drive in the City of Niagara
Falls. Mr. Jaros' son is an enrolled student in the City of Niagara Falls
school system, and for this reason, I am requesting that the City of Buffalo
wavier the City residency requirement, for a temporary period, to allow Mr.
Jaros' son the opportunity to complete his academic school year with no
disruption, in the City of Niagara Falls, with the understanding that Mr. Jaros
must become a City of Buffalo resident by September l, 1993, or forfeit his
position as City Engineer.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE, THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND
THE CORPORATION COUNSEL.
No. 21
Solicitation of Funds application
Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282
Attached is an application for Solicitation of Funds for the Buffalo
Professional Firefighters Local 282 to solicit on December 4, 1992 for their
annual "Fill the Boot Campaign" to benefit the Variety Club and Children's
Hospital. In accordance with Chapter 316, Article VI of the City of Buffalo
Ordinances, I hereby refer this matter to your Honorable Body.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Public Works dated October
20, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, be and he hereby is authorized to
issue a license for the solicitation of funds to the Buffalo Professional
Firefighters Local 282 to solicit on December 4, 1992 for the "Fill the Boot
Campaign" to benefit the Variety Club and Children's Hospital.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- O.
No. 22
Report of Bids
New Storm Sash
Directors Office
Buffalo Historical Society Bldg.
I asked for and received the following Informal Proposals for
the New Storm Sash, Director's Office, Buffalo Historical Society, 25
Nottingham Court, Buffalo, New York on November 2, 1992.
Marcon Erectors 1,350.00
LCP Construction Corp. 1,940.00
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids
received and that Marcon Erectors in the amount of $1,350.00 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
200-402-064 - Division of Buildings.
Estimate for this work was $1,500.00.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Public Works dated November
2, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, be and he hereby is authorized to
award contract for New Storm Sash, Director's Office at the Buffalo Historical
Society, to Marcon Erectors, in the amount of $1,350.00. Funds for this
contract are in B/F 200-402-064 Division of Buildings.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 23
REPORT OF BIDS - OHIO STREET LIFT BRIDGE
MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL REHABILITATION
PHASE III
ITEM NO. 139, C.C.P. 12/8/87
As authorized and directed by your Honorable Body in Item # 139,
CCP of 12/8/87, I have advertised and received bids on October 22, 1992 for the
Ohio Street Lift Bridge - Phase III -Mechanical, Electrical Rehabilitation.
Alternate proposals were accepted for Alternate # 1 - Machine Room Ceiling and
Lighting; Alternate # 2 - Cable Cleaning; and Alternate # 3 - Operators Room
Lighting.
In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids on a unit
price basis covering the various items of work and material which will be
performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured
quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either more or less
than the total bid.
The following bids were received:
Base Bid Alt. #1 Alt. #2 Alt. #3 Total Bid
Ferguson Electric *$354,478 $18,390 $14,350 $10,460 $398,678 Nichter Associates
$347,000 $21,000 $33,000 $8,000 $409,000
*CORRECTED TOTAL
I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project
is Ferguson Electric Construction Company, Inc. with Alternates # 1, # 2, and #
3 and I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body order the work, the
cost thereof to be charged to CPF 200-401-084-00-000 in an amount not to exceed
$398,678, plus approved unit prices not to exceed an additional amount of
$39,868. The engineer's estimate for this work is $314,400 (Base Bid). The
attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the two lowest and
only bids received. Under provisions of the General Municipal Law any of the
bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not made by Monday,
December 7, 1992.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Public Works dated November
4, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, be and he hereby is authorized to
award contract for Ohio Street Lift Bridge Mechanical and Electrical
Rehabilitation Phase III work with Alternates # 1, # 2, & # 3 to Ferguson
Electric Construction Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in an amount not
to exceed $398,678, plus approved unit prices not to exceed an additional
amount of $39,868. Funds for this contract to be charged to CPF
200-401-084-00-000.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 24
CHANGE IN CONTRACT - CHANGE ORDER # 2,
LOUISIANA STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION
OAKGROVE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
ITEM NO. 34, C.C.P 5/12/92
I hereby submit to your Honorable Body the following "No Cost"
change order in the contract for the above named project.
This "No Cost" change order is a result of:
1. Item No. 04.610 (Asphalt Emulsion - Tack Coat) will replace Item No.
04.510 (Hot Asphalt Cement). Both Items have a unit price of $3.00 per gallon
and identical application rates.
2. Sewer repairs near pier 4 were required due to the structural inadequacy
of the 1840 sewer. The sewer collapsed during hand digging, thus necessitating
the use of a steel sleeve. This work amounted to $1178.88. Item No. 564.1001X
(Structural Steel Replacement) was not as extensive as originally thought. The
savings on this item will compensate for the sewer repair.
Contract Summary:
Additions
Asphalt Emulsion - Tack Coat $1,560.00
Sewer Repair $1,178.88
Total $2,738.88
Deduct ions
Hot Asphalt Cement $1,560.00
Structural Steel Replacement $1,178.88
Total $2,738.88
Original Contract Amount $716,998.50
Change Order # 1 (Maintenance Painting) $ 86,750.00
Change Order # 2 (Tack Coat/Sewer Repair) $ 0.00
New Total $803,748.50
I hereby certify that the "No Cost" amount of this change order is fair
and equitable for the work involved and respectfully request that your
Honorable Body approve the above change order and authorize the Commissioner of
Public Works to issue said change order to Oakgrove Construction.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Public Works dated October
30, 1992 be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, be and he hereby is authorized to
issue a "no cost" change order No. 2 to Oakgrove Construction Company, as more
fully described in the above communication, for Louisiana Street Bridge
Reconstruction.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 25
CHANGE IN CONTRACT - CHANGE ORDER NO. NEW CUSTOM DOOR - COL. WARD STATION CITY
CONTRACT NO. 91676100
I hereby submit to your Honorable Body the following change order
with Nichter Associates, Inc. for work relating to Installation of a New Custom
Door at the Col. Ward Pumping Station, City Contract No. 91676100.
New Work Item No. 1
The contractor will be required to furnish and install a new electrical
cable reel system on the underside of the crane trolly along with all tie-ins
and the removal of the existing reel system.
INCREASE: $ 5,290.23
The above change could not be foreseen at the time the contract was let.
Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Public Works and found to
be fair and equitable.
SUMMARY:
Original amount of Contract $ 58,000.00
Amount of Change Order No. 1 Increase $ 5,290.23
CURRENT AMOUNT OF CONTRACT $ 63,290.23
Funds in the amount of $5,290.23 are available in the Division of Water's
415-980-047 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 November
4, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, be and he hereby is authorized to
issue a change order No. 1 to Nichter Associates, Inc., for a net increase in
the amount of $5,290.23, as more fully described in the above communication,
for additional work relating to New Custom Door, Colonel Ward Pumping Station,
City Contract No. 91676100. Funds for this contract are available in the
Division of Water's 415-980-047 Account.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 26
Change in Contract
Old First Ward Community Center Republic & Tennessee Streets
I herewith submit to Your Honorable Body the following change
in contract for the Electrical Reconstruction of Old First Ward Community
Center, CIR Electrical Const.
C-91610200:
1. Furnish and install (3) receptacles in Room 125.
(Food Bank) ADD $943.00
This change is at the request of the First Ward center to accommodate more
freezers and coolers than originally anticipated.
The foregoing change results in a net increase in tee contract of Nine Hundred
Forty-three and 00/100 Dollars ($943.00)
Summary Original Amount of Contract $87,900.00
Change Order No. 1 CCP 49 7-21-92 ADD 6,100.00
Amount of this change (No. 2) ADD 943.00
Revised Amount of Contract $94,000.00
This change could not be foreseen at the time contract was let.
Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Public Works and found to be fair
and equitable.
Funds for this work are in B/F 200-402-024 - Division of Buildings.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works
to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Public Works dated October
28, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, be and he hereby is authorized to
issue a change order No. 2 to CIR Electrical Const., in the amount of $943.00,
as more fully described in the above communication, for additional work
relating to the Electrical Reconstruction of the Old First Ward Community
Center, Republic & Tennessee Streets, Buffalo, New York C-91610200. Funds for
this contract are available in the B/F 200-402-024 Division of Buildings.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 27
Change in Contract Electrical Reconstruction Fire Department Headquarters Bldg.
195 Court Street
I herewith submit to Your Honorable Body the following change
in contract for the Electrical Reconstruction of Fire Department Buildings, 195
Court Street, Buffalo, NY, Industrial Power and Lighting, C-91650600:
1. Delete all work in Rooms 232,233. DEDUCT $3,260.00
2. Additional work in Room 206 -
Remove 12 fixtures, install 8 type F13 fixtures (3 rows of each) with 5 surge
suppression receptacles. Add 5 additional duplex receptacles, 6-3-way switches
(3 existing at entrance, 3 at new Fire Department provided door) and circuiting
to nearest available panel. ADD $4,510.00
This work is necessary to bring this building into code with the N.E.C.
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of One Thousand
Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($1,250.00).
Summary Original Amount of Contract $126,395.00
Amount of this change (No. 1) ADD 1,250.00
Revised Amount of Contract $127,645.00
This change could not be foreseen at the time contract was let. Costs have been
reviewed by the Department of Public Works and found to be fair and equitable.
Funds for this work are in B/F 200-402-065 -Division of Buildings.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works
to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Public Works dated October
30, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, be and he hereby is authorized to
issue a change order No. 1 to Industrial Power and Lighting, for a net increase
in the amount of $1,250.00, as more fully described in the above communication,
for additional work relating to Electrical Reconstruction at the Fire
Department Headquarters Building, Buffalo, New York C-91650600. Funds for this
contract are available in the B/F 200-402-065 Division of Buildings.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 28
2059 Clinton Street, proposed new facade
within city right of way
Mr. Marvin Linde, owner of Pumpernick-N-Pastry Shoppe, located
at 2059 Clinton Street, has requested permission to install a new facade on the
existing structure at said address.
The new facade will project 5 inches from the existing building into City
right of way. The renovation also includes an overhang projecting 2 feet 6
inches, and a door which, when opened, encroaches into City right of way.
The Department of Public Works has reviewed Mr. Linde's application
pursuant to Chapter 413-67 (encroachment regulations) and has no objection to
your Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a
"mere license" for said installation provided the following conditions are met:
1. That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo permits
necessary for said installation.
2. That the facade and door be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted
to and approved by the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings.
3. That the new facade does not extend more than 5 inches from the existing
structure into City right of way.
4. That the applicant supply the Department of Public Works with a ten
thousand dollar construction in street bond, or certificate of insurance
listing the City as additional insured, which will indemnify and save harmless
the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and damage arising out of the
construction, maintenance, use and removal of said facade and/or door.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 29
MARINE BANK - FORGIVE WATER CHARGES
408 LEROY AVENUE
Item # 44, C.C.P. October 28, 1992
The water bill for 408 LeRoy a/k/a 7-9 Richlawn Avenue was billed
to Lumon Ross at 591 Grider Street.
The last payment on this water account was in June, 1990. The water was
not turned off for non-payment because Mr. Ross was protected under Chapter
XIII of the Bankruptcy Law from 1987 thru June, 1990.
The final bill was for 439,000 cubic feet. This was an actual reading on
September 15, 1992. The previous bills from February, 1987 to September 15,
1992 were estimated with the exception of one bill - March, 1989 - when the
Meter Reader was able to get in to read the meter.
The Division of Water tried unsuccessfully from November, 1987 to the
present to gain entry to read the meter. The Division of Water's Inspection
and Meter Reading Division sent a total of fifteen letters to the property
instructing the owner to call the Inspection Department at 851-4781 to make an
appointment for the meter reading. In addition, the Meter Readers left a door
hanger each time that a meter reading was scheduled. The Division of Water had
no response after twenty door hangers.
The water bill in the amount of $7,864.05, which is a lien against the
property, is the culmination of underestimated billings and partial payments
since 1987.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKS
No. 30
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment to become effective October 26, 1992 in the Department
of Parks, Kevin Della Penta 208 Lisbon Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. 14215, to the
position of Park Utility Worker, Permanent at the starting salary of; $
22,208.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
No. 31
"A. Clark- Complaints Bandag Tire-Trucks on Wasmuth"
Item # 47 C.C.P. October 27, 1992
Upon my direction, Captain Patrick G. Stafford provided the following
background information regarding traffic problems on Wasmuth Street at Bandag
Tire, Inc.:
This correspondence is to offer background information on a traffic
problem on Wasmuth St. at Bandag Tire, Inc., which has been reported to the
Common Council. I have personally investigated this complaint and make the
following comments and suggestions.
I was made aware of a problem on Wasmuth by Mr. Henry Cue, local resident
whom represents the residents of the Street in their complaint against Bandag
Tire, Inc. The residents are angry that trucks of all sizes proceed the wrong
way down the street to make it easier for them to back into the loading dock
area of Bandag Tire, Inc. They allege this creates a safety hazard for them and
also the trucks have damaged sidewalks and grass of other persons homes. They
also allege the trucks caused a broken water line because of their heavy
weight. They want the travelling the wrong way and the damages stopped. They
allege Bandag Tire, Inc. has not been responsive to their requests.
Bandag Tire, Inc. states that only the large tractor trailer trucks go
the wrong way and this is only because they could not do it any other way. They
say they have tried for years to get the Common Council to change the direction
of the street. They allege this would end most of their problems. They also say
they have attempted to purchase a vacant home and lot bordering their property
on the north side. This purchase would facilitate the parking at the loading
docks greatly. They have not been successful in their negotiations on the
purchase as of this date.
I observed the sidewalk broken and smashed in an unacceptable manner in
front of this vacant house. It appears to me that the damage was caused by
large vehicles driving over it. The lawful direction of travel is outbound
only. I recommend a change to two-way travel with one side parking only,
alternate days as is customary elsewhere in the City. I recommend the company
do all within its power to purchase this vacant home, tear it down, and
increase the turn around parking area significantly. I can see why the
residents have lodged a complaint and agree the trucks are causing a nuisance.
However I also feel the need to keep a business in the City if possible. It is
my understanding this business employs about 50 persons, many of whom are local
residents. To not change the direction of travel on the street and enforce the
law to the letter would make it impossible for this business to ship or receive
on a large basis, thereby hinder the business and possibly forcing it to move.
I think an amicable solution can be worked out between the parties involved
with help from the Common Council and recommend heavy effort be applied to
attain that goal.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 32
"Response to College Beer Parties"
Item # 22, C.C.P. October 13, 1992
On October 8, 1992, the following directive was addressed to Police
District Inspectors and Precinct Captains:
Several resolutions have recently been adopted by the Buffalo Common Council
concerning misconduct by College students within the City Limits and nature of
the response by the Buffalo Police Department. Specifically, the concern is
centered on complaints of loud and unruly parties that attract substantial
numbers of young people.
Captains in command of Precincts with large college student populations should
contact the respective schools for the purpose of establishing an on-going
liaison. It is hoped that the open dialogue will foster a cooperative
relationship between the Colleges and the Buffalo Police Department and lead to
an exchange of information about common police problem.
It is the responsibility of each affected Precinct Captain to develop
guidelines for handling complaints concerning these parties based on the
conditions within the respective precinct. In developing these guidelines, the
Precinct Captains should be aware that he has access to the full range of
services offered by the various units within the Department, most particularly
Police Community Services and the Vice Squad. Although the Precincts should
closely coordinate their response with these other police units, they are not
relieved of their responsibility for being the primary law enforcement entity.
Once each affected Precinct Captain has completed formulating his Precinct's
guidelines, it should be submitted to the District Inspector for review and
approval. Once adopted, it is imperative that all members of the Precinct be
made familiar with the guidelines.
Responses from Precincts # 5 (West Delevan), # 16 (Bailey/Collingwood) and # 17
(Colvin) were indorsed through their District Inspectors and are attached.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 33
FULLY EXECUTED COMBAT GRANT PROGRAM
RENEWAL CONTRACT
Item # 47, C.C.P. 1/21/92
Item # 41, C.C.P. 2/4/93
Item # 111, 112 C.C.P. 2/18/92
Please be advised that the COMBAT Grant Program Renewal Contract
between the City of Buffalo and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice
Services for the period April l, 1992 through March 31, 1993 has been fully
executed in the amount of $300,000.00.
A copy of this contract is on file in the Department of Administration and
Finance (Budget), the Division of Audit and in the Division of Administration
and Communications (Buffalo Police Department).
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 34
Permission to Ratify the Attached Fully Executed Aid To Law Enforcement
Contract for Fiscal Year 1992-1993
Our Department is respectfully requesting the Council's ratification
of the attached Aid To Law Enforcement Grant Program Contract between the City
of Buffalo and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the
period April 1, 1992 through March 31, 1993. (Renewal Contract)
Under this Agreement, the State will provide the City of. Buffalo with $686,420
to enhance our City's law enforcement capabilities. These funds will be used
to continue to provide case enhancement for the major offense crimes of
burglary, robbery and sex offenses.
I am respectfully requesting the Council's approval for the ratification of the
fully executed contract.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Captain George M.
Loncar, Administration and Communications, at 851-4451.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 35
Permission for Mayor To Execute the 1992-1993 Drug Interdiction/Points of Entry
Program
Our Department is respectfully requesting authorization for the
Mayor to execute the attached proposed Anti-Drug Abuse Act,
Drug/Interdiction/Points of Entry Agreement between the City of Buffalo and the
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the period September
l, 1992 through August 31, 1993.
Under this Agreement, the State will provide the City of Buffalo with $200,000
to enhance the City's fight against narcotics trafficking. These funds will
allow for the enhancement of narcotics cases through an intra-agency
cooperative alliance between the Buffalo Police Department, NFTA Police
Department, Cheektowaga Police Department and the Central Police Services
Laboratory. Drug investigations will be maximized in a coordinated manner at
"points of entry" to interrupt narcotics trafficking.
I am respectfully requesting that this item be submitted to the Council for
their approval. If anyone desires any additional information, they may contact
Captain George M. Loncar, Administration and Communications Division at
851-4451.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE
No. 36
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment to become effective September 8, 1992, in the Department
of Fire, Thomas P. Barrett 101 Culver Rd., Buffalo, N.Y. 14220, to the position
of Firefighter, Permanent at the starting salary of $29,468.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 37
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment to become effective September 8, 1992, in the Department
of Fire, Bart Sumbrum 49 Oakhurst, Buffalo, N.Y. 14220 to the position of
Firefighter, Permanent, at the starting salary of $33,878.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
No. 38
Marine v. Lumon Ross
408 Leroy - Water Charges
(Item No. 44, C.C.P., 10/27/92)
The referenced item proposes that the City of Buffalo forgive
water charges in excess of $7800 for the property at 408 Leroy. It is generally
a prohibited gift of public funds to forgive a reasonable charge owed the City
for a services actually provided. However, if there is a factual basis on which
to determine that the services were not provided or the charge therefore would
be in error, then your Honorable Body may abate such a charge. A factual basis
to support such abatement would be, for example, a report to that effect from
the Division of Water.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 39
Robert Delano's Employment Status
Item No. 112, C.C.P., 10/27/92
In response to your inquiry regarding the employment status of
Robert Delano, please be advised that on October 16, 1990 Mr. Delano made
application to terminate his membership in the New York State Employee's
Retirement System and withdrew his contribution thereto. Such application
includes a statement by the applicant that he has terminated his employment and
a statement by the municipality that the applicant has separated from
employment and is not on an authorized leave of absence.
Therefore, such application constitutes a resignation by Mr. Delano and a
voluntary termination of whatever leave of absence he had been on, as of
October 16, 1990.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 40
1252 & 1228 Jefferson Avenue
Return to The Free Spirit Baptist Church
Item No. 107, C.C.P., October 27, 1992
The properties known as 1252 Jefferson and 1228 Jefferson were
struck to the City in January, 1992.
The City owns these properties.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 41
ADVENTURE CLUB, 124 ELMWOOD AVENUE
CODE COMPLIANCE
ITEM No. 121, C.C.P., 10/27/92
This office is in receipt of the above-referenced item, a resolution
requesting that this department take necessary and appropriate action to seek
and obtain compliance of the Adventure club with the pertinent city Code
provisions.
Please be advised that we are aware of the concerns generated by the Club
as it is currently being operated. We are reviewing the situation so as to
determine how best to proceed in the circumstances.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 42
Permits for 3405 Bailey Ave.
Item No. 41 C.C.P., 10/13/92)
The response to the above item was referred to this office for
clarification.
It is the opinion of this department that the business located at 3405 Bailey
Avenue does not need a restricted use permit to continue its operation as a
restaurant because of the location's prior use.
In essence the use of the subject premises as a restaurant cannot be construed
as a new use under Section 511-56, thus warranting issuance of a restricted use
permit.
It appears that in 1979 and 1980, Mr. Frank Turgeon was granted restaurant and
dance music licenses for the business. Our investigation indicates that the
licenses were not subsequently renewed.
As a result, Mark Turgeon (who is now the new owner/operator) will need a new
dance music license for the restaurant pursuant to Sections 150-2 (c); 150-3
(c) and 157-7 (c) of the City's Code.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
No. 43
Board of Ethics
Item No. 105, C.C.P. 10/27/92
I believe that it is possible to amend the City Code provisions
regarding the Board of Ethics to address the concerns expressed in the
above-referenced item. However, given the need to maintain confidentiality to
the extent necessary to both encourage full disclosure to and frank discussion
by the Board, I suggest that a committee of the Council meet with the Board of
Ethics and the Law Department to draft the actual language of the proposed
amendments.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 44
"INFO-PAY PHONE AGREEMENT"
Item # 29, C.C.P. 10/13/92
You have requested that this Department review the above agreement
and to amend the City of Buffalo, New York Telephone Agreement to address the
following issues:
a.) The practice of N.Y. Telephone overpopulating the city with payphones.
This practice may result in less net money for the city.
b.) Review, and if possible, amend the procedures which N.Y. Telephone must
follow to gain approval for payphone placement within the City.
c.) What guidelines exist within the agreement that regulate competitive
payphone placement between N.Y. Telephone and private telephone vendors.
With respect to issue (a), and based upon information received from the
Department of Public Works, we feel compelled to advise you that it may not be
a question of New York Telephone overpopulating the City with payphones, but
rather independent pay telephone vendors installing New York Telephone
"look-a-like" payphones throughout the City of Buffalo. Considering that only
one private payphone vendor has obtained a permit for installation of one
single phone, the loss of income from permit fees alone (at $125.00 annually)
from private vendors operating illegally is potentially quite high. On the
other hand, as we have been advised, New York Telephone has paid the permit fee
for every coin operated telephone it has installed.
Additionally, while the City may, pursuant to agreement, realize more
revenue on a "per phone" basis from a private vendor than it does from New York
Telephone, the fact that the City has an agreement with only one vendor
translates into a substantial revenue loss from those illegally operating
vendors who have failed to enter into revenue sharing agreements with the City.
With respect to issue (b), New York Telephone must follow the procedures
set forth in Chapter 441 of the City Ordinances for approval of payphone
placement within the City, the same as private payphone vendors. The only
difference being that pursuant to the Franchise Agreement New York Telephone
has with the City, approval of its locations is left to the discretion of the
Commissioner of Public Works, whereas, at least with respect to the only
private vendor which has an agreement with the City, its locations must be
approved by the Common Council as well. The requirement for Council approval
was imposed by Your Honorable Body as a provision of the agreement with that
vendor.
In order to put the private payphone vendors on an equal footing with New
York Telephone the Council may authorize amending the agreement with the
private vendor to delete your approval of additional locations leaving the
authority exclusively in the hands of the Commissioner of Public Works.
Conversely, however, more research would be required to determine if amendment
of the Franchise Agreement with New York Telephone to require Common Council
approval in addition to the approval of the Commissioner of Public Works is
legally permissible.
With respect to issue (c) the Franchise Agreement with New York Telephone
explicitly states "nothing in this franchise shall be construed to grant unto
said company any exclusive right, or to prevent the grant of similar privileges
to other individuals or companies, for like purposes". The fact that the City
has an agreement with one private payphone vendor evidences compliance with the
agreement in this regard.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
No. 45
Report Of Bids Reconstruction Of Broderick Park
As authorized by Your Honorable Body Item No. 67 of July 23, 1991,
I advertised for and received the following sealed proposals for the
Reconstruction of Broderick Park, which were opened and publicly read November
4, 1992:
BIDDER BASE BID ALT. ALT. ALT. ALT. ALT. ALT.
No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4
No.5 No.6
Add Deduct Deduct Deduct Add
Add
G.B.H. Paving Inc.
24 Willow Green Dr. Amherst, N.Y. 14228
$73,710 $8,384 $1,200 $350 $4,515 $16,654 $21,643
Tomani's Eastern Const Co .Inc.
649 Marilla Street, Buffalo, N.Y. 14220
$80,474 $6,800 $2,500 $600 $6,500 $33,500 $39,080
American Paving & Excavating Inc.
5880 Thompson Rd. Clarence, N.Y. 14032
$82,550 $3,965 $2,000 $800 $9500 $25,000 $33,850
L C P Constr. Corp.
589 Northland Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14211
$93,577 $3,350 $2,000 $700 $7,000 $23,500 $37,800
Paul J. Gallo Contracting Inc.
P.O. Box 453, East Amherst, N.Y. 14051
$109,000 $5,400 $3,000 $1500 $7,900 $33,000 $34,000
DESIGNER'S ESTIMATE $83,000 BASE BID
The preceding is a true and correct abstract of all bids received and G.B.H.
Paving, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder. Funds for this work are
available in Capital Project Account No. 200-717-524.
I therefore recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of
Community Development to order the work by G.B.H. Paving, Inc. in the Base Bid
amount of $73,710 plus Add Alternate No. 1 in the amount of $8,384 plus Add
Alternate No. 5 in the amount of $16,654 plus Add Alternate No. 6 in the amount
of $21,643 for a total contract award of $120,391.
Alternate No. 1 Add - provides new pavement in an area that was to be
resurfaced. Alternate No. 5 Add - paves the north end of the main parking
area. Alternate No. 6 Add - provides resurfacing plus some new pavement and
concrete curb for the main roadway south and all parking areas adjacent to the
Bird Island Pier.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Community Development dated
November 4, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Community Development, be and he hereby is
authorized to award contract for Reconstruction of Broderick Park to G.B.H.
Paving, Inc. in the Base amount of $73,710 plus Add Alternate 1 in the amount
of $8,384 plus Add Alternate 5 in the amount of $16,654 plus Add Alternate No.
6 in the amount of $21,643 for a total contract award of $120,391. Funds for
this contract are in Capital Project Account No. 200-717-524.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 46
Report or Bids, Asbestos Abatement at
1168-1170 Broadway, Buffalo, N.Y.
(Item No. 64, C.C.P. 5/14/91)
As authorized by Your Honorable Body per item # 64 of CCP 5/14/91
the Department of Community Development advertised for and received the
following sealed bids for asbestos abatement at 1168-1170 Broadway which were
opened and publicly read aloud on Tuesday October 20, 1992:
Contractor Bid
1) UAS Remediation Services $ 17,450.00
# 6583 Merchant Place, # 303
Gainesville, Va. 22065
2) Zeon Corporation $ 17,679.00
255 Great Arrow Ave.
Buffalo, New York 14207
3) Asbestos Removal Services $ 19,200.00
131 Industrial Drive
Grand Island, New York 14072
4) Asbestos Abatement & Consult $ 22,995.00
1225 Ridgeway Avenue
Rochester, New York 14615
5) Peerless Environmental Control $ 26,100.00
24 Lansing Street
Buffalo, New York 14207
6) Rusmar Asbestos and Insulation$ 26,990.00
556 Lyell Avenue
Rochester, New York 14606
7) TGR Corporation $ 28,750.00
540 Straight St.
Paterson, New York 07503
8) Arric Corporation $ 32,300.00
5033 Transit Road
Depew, New York 14043
9) CNY Environmental Services $ 32,989.00
P.O. Box 23388
Rochester, New York 14692
10) Empire Building Diagnostics $ 49,800.01
2001 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Suite # 7
Amherst, New York 14228
11) Hazard Containment, Inc. $ 56,734.60
826 East Ferry Street
Buffalo, New York 14211
12) Marcor, Inc. Non-Responsive
120 Elmgrove Park
Rochester, New York 14624
1168-1170 Broadway was former home to Polish Singing Circle. Building was
acquired by the City earlier this year for renovation and future occupation by
the Neighborhood Information Center (NIC). Funds for the proposed asbestos
abatement work are available in Bond Fund #200-717-068.
I, therefore, recommend that your Honorable Body authorize the
Commissioner of Community Development to award an asbestos abatement contract
to UAS Remediation Services in accordance with their low bid 10/20/92.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Community Development dated
November 4, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Community Development, be and he hereby is
authorized to award contract for Asbestos Abatement at 1168-1170 Broadway,
Buffalo, New York to UAS Remediation Services, the lowest responsible bidder,
in the amount of $17,450.00. Funds for this contract are in Bond Fund
200-717-068.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 47
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Wading Pool HVAC - Change Order
I am requesting that Your Honorable Body approve the following
changes and additions to the above contract. Replacement of the second floor
heating system including new furnaces, ductwork, enclosure, piping, connections
and miscellaneous work. The existing boiler was found to be extremely
deteriorated and unrepairable. The second floor system will match the new
first floor heating system installed under the base bid of the contract.
$41,872.
This addition will raise the total amount of the contract to $108,700.00 The
contractor is Vastola Heating and Air Conditioning Co., 65 Riley Street,
Buffalo, New York, 14209. The prices have been reviewed by our consultants and
professional staff and found to be fair and reasonable. Funds for this work are
available in Account 200-717-520.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Community Development dated
October 2, 1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Community Development, be and he hereby is
authorized to issue a change order No. 1 to Vastola Heating and Air
Conditioning Co., a net increase in the amount of $41,872, as more fully
described in the above communication, for additional work relating to Martin
Luther King, Jr. Park Wading Pool HVAC. Funds for this contract are available
in Account 200-717-520.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 48
Delaware Park Master Plan
I am herewith transmitting the Delaware Park 1992 Comprehensive
Development Plan prepared by Wendel for the Department of Community Development
in conjunction with the Delaware Park Master Plan Committee. The plan is to be
used as a planning tool and a future funding request guide, for this
irreplaceable City asset.
Although this document addresses a number of needed and important
recommendations, that the Administration fully supports, there is an issue not
addressed, that warrants consideration by the Council. That issue concerns the
Buffalo Zoo. More specifically, possible future expansion of the Zoo. Since
this facility is an important cultural and economic asset of Buffalo and
Western New York, it is the position of this Department that this issue should
have been discussed, and that the Council should consider facilitating such
discussion. This matter has been discussed with Wendel, Buffalo Zoo and
Delaware Park Steering Committee officials, with the intention of opening
dialogue between these entities, hopefully to address everyone's future needs.
I believe all of these officials feels there is merit to this approach. It is
not intended to qualify or comprise the excellent recommendations contained in
this document.
I am, therefore, requesting that Your Honorable Body review the Plan and
approve or recommend changes, with the matter of future Zoo expansion given for
consideration. This Department is willing to participate in any discussions
the Council deems warranted.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKS, THE
DELAWARE PARK STEERING COMMITTEE AND THE BUFFALO ZOO.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF STREETS
No. 49
Construction Debris Pick-Up at 958 Northampton
Item # 116, C.C.P. October 27, 1992
I made several inquiries regarding your resolution. Here are my
findings.
1. To the best of my knowledge my department does not pick-up construction
debris at 958 Northampton Street on a weekly bases or any other type of basis.
2. Sharp Construction Company nor any other person or company contracts with
the City to remove any refuse material from 958 Northampton Street.
3 We do not allow anyone to use any areas of the City as a dumping ground.
All complaints of this nature are thoroughly investigated and summonses are
issued where appropriate.
This property was issued a summons on October 10, 1992. This property has been
checked several times since this date and no violations were found to exist.
You indicate that some department personnel may be in violation of some
prohibited acts. If you, or anyone has personal knowledge of any wrongdoing by
any Street Sanitation Department personnel, please notify me immediately so I
may investigate and take any appropriate action. I hope this meets with your
approval.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF INSPECTIONS AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
No. 50
Community Wide Urban Renewal Homestead Program
Lewis Street Senior Housing 104 Lewis Street
Polish Community Center of Buffalo, Inc.
The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency duly designated Polish
Community Center of Buffalo, Inc., and/or a joint venture, partnership,
corporation or other legal entity to be formed as the qualified and eligible
Redeveloper for the subject Project.
Please be advised that in accordance with the provision of Article 15A of
the General Municipal Law, it is now necessary for Your Honorable Body to set a
date for a public hearing, and to direct the publication of a notice of said
hearing. In the interest of time and anticipating that Your Honorable Body is
willing to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty to prepare a
Resolution together with a Notice of Public Hearing for your action.
Forwarded herewith are the following documents:
1. Resolution setting Public Hearing
2. Notice of Public Hearing
3. Resolution approving proposed Land Disposition
Agreement
4. Proposed Land Disposition Agreement
After the Public Hearing is held, your Honorable Body may adopt a
resolution authorizing the disposition of the land to the Redeveloper, which
the Agency has designated as being qualified and eligible.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKS
AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL.
No. 51
Report of Emergency Demolition Bid
for 694-710 Swan Street
At the request of Councilmember David Franczyk our office bid
the above-stated property for emergency demolition. Inspections were conducted
by this department and it was determined that action was necessary due to (1)
the structural condition of the building and/or (2) the resulting dangerous and
hazardous condition which exists at this location, i.e., in accordance with
guidelines outlined in Chapter 113 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo.
Please be advised, therefore, that offers to demolish were solicited on October
19, 1992 and seven (7) contractors submitted bid offers. The contract will be
awarded to the following responsible bidder:
ADDRESS/OWNER CONTRACTOR & AMOUNT OF BID
694-710 Swan Street Mainline Contracting
Charles Jones and $24,784.00
Maria Bator
705 Linwood Avenue
Buffalo, New York
Please be further advised that the demolition contractor will arrange for the
water and sewer termination and that the cost is included in the cost of the
project.
We, therefore, respectfully request that upon approval by your honorable body
and inspections made by this department, that the cost of the project be
charged to the Special Assessment Fund #500-000-002-00000, and that said cost
shall be collected against the owner or person in possession benefitted, under
the provision of Chapter 113 of the Ordinances.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
No. 52
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment to become effective October 26, 1992 in the Department
of Administration and Finance, Division of Labor Relations, Margaret M. Burvid,
55 Ward Court, Buffalo, New York 14220, to the position of Administrative
Aide, Provisional at the starting salary of $21,601.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 53
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment to become effective November 2, 1992 in the Department
of Administration & Finance, Division of Treasury, Carole M. Getz 25 Knox
Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14216, to the position of Teller, Temporary, at the
starting salary of $23,017.00
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 54
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment to become effective November 16, 1992 in the Department
of Administration & Finance, Division of Treasury, Christopher W. Tomaszewski,
427 Hoyt Street, Buffalo, New York 14213, to the position of Teller, Temporary,
at the starting salary of $23,017.00.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF GENERAL SERVICES
No. 55
Vehicle Auction Police Dept.
At a public auction conducted at the Parking Violations Impoundment
Facility, the Department of General Services accepted a high bid of $1,300.00
for the sale of a 1963 Chevrolet Stake Truck, P-152.
Enclosed is a photograph of this vehicle. Request your approval to dispose of
this vehicle to the high bidder, George Pinto for the sum of $1,300.00.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
FROM THE BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY
No. 56
B.S.A. Overtime
Item # 110, C.C.P., October 27, 1992
As requested in the referenced resolution, attached please find
a breakdown of overtime payments made by the Buffalo Sewer Authority for the
first quarter of our 1992-93 fiscal year.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
FROM THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
No. 57
Update-Lead in Water
Res. # 145, C.C.P., 10/13/92
The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority receives its water services
through the primary and secondary distribution system of the city of Buffalo.
The Authority is not aware of, nor have we ever been advised of, any
problems associated with lead content in drinking water. Recent newspaper
articles indicate that drinking water in Buffalo and Erie County does not
contain adverse levels of lead.
If any member of the Common Council has evidence that water delivered to
the developments operated by the Authority contains unacceptable levels of
lead, the Authority request copies of that information.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
FROM THE CITY CLERK
No. 58
Claim- Unpaid Registration Fee-
Cable Franchise Renewal Seminar
Please be advised that the registration fee for George K. Arthur
to attend the Cable franchise Renewal Seminar sponsored by National league of
Cities was never paid. The amount owning is $150.00. Seminar was held in May,
1992 in Memphis, Tenn. and we did not receive notice of this unpaid invoice
until October 19, 1992.
Your attention in this matter is appreciated.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the City Clerk dated October 23, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to make payment in
the amount of $150.00 to the National League of Cities, representing the
registration fee for Council President George K. Arthur to attend the Cable
Franchise Renewal Seminar held in May, 1992 in Memphis, Tennessee. This check
may be drawn on the account of 81-2 General City Charges 100-81 2-000-00-809
Judgment and Claims Prior Years.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 59
Request permission for purchase
of Stentura Writing Machine
Permission is requested to trade in the Council and Committee
Reporter's Stenograph System for a Stentura State of the Art Writing Machine
which will give instantaneous translation.
With this technology, monitors can be placed in strategic locations
around the Council Chambers and eliminate the need for signers.
The attached communication from the Stenograph Company includes
substantial savings for the City of Buffalo and the purchase of this machine
puts us closer to fulfilling our commitment to the Americans with Disabilities
Act.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the City Clerk dated October 30, 1992, be
received and filed; and
That the City Clerk, be and he hereby is authorized to trade in the
Council and Committee Reporter's Stenograph System for a Stentura State of the
Art Writing Machine which will give instantaneous translation.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
No. 60
Liquor License Applications
Attached hereto are communications from persons applying for liquor
licenses from the Erie County Alcohol Beverage Control Board.
Address Business Name Owner's Name
1479 E. Delavan Ave. Michael R. Fields
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 61
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:
Corporation Counsel- Margaret A. Maloney
Human Resources- Ellen E. Lyons
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 62
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:
Buffalo Sewer Authority
City Planning Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
RECEIVED AND FILED.
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 MAYOR - EXECUTIVE
Appointment effective November 9, 1992 in the Department of Mayor
Executive, Division of Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens William A.
Cieszynski, 104 Ashley St., Buffalo, NY 14212 to the Position of Laborer I,
Temporary at the starting salary of $17,255.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STADIUM & AUDITORIUM
Appointment effective October 26, 1992 in the Department of Stadium
& Auditorium, Division of Memorial Auditorium, Jeffrey M. Moffett, 107 Salem
St., Buffalo, NY 14220 to the position of Steam Heating Equipment Worker,
Seasonal at the starting salary of $5.80 hourly.
Appointment effective October 29, 1992 in the Department of Stadium &
Auditorium, Division of Memorial Auditorium, Paul Rybak 377 Cumberland Ave.,
Buffalo, 14220, to the position of Sr. First Class Stationary Engineer,
Seasonal at the starting salary of $7.05 hourly.
Appointment effective November 1, 1992 in the Department of Stadium &
Auditorium, Division of Pilot Field Stadium, to the Position of Senior First
Class Stationary Engineer, Temporary, at the starting salary of $7.05 hourly.
Mark A. Higgins, 186 Kentucky St., Buffalo, 14204
Michael Schieber, 168 Dundee St., Buffalo, 14220
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointment effective November 2, 1992 in the Department of Public
Works, Division of Buildings, Carrie Dragone, 487 Crescent Avenue, Buffalo
14214, to the Position of Clerk, Seasonal, at the starting salary of $5.00
hourly.
Appointment effective October 28, 1992 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Buildings, to the Position of Second Class Stationary Engineer
Temporary, at the starting salary of $5.41 hourly
James T. Conrad, 128 Harding Road, Buffalo 14220
William J. Crane, 15 Glendhu Place, Buffalo 14210
Robert Miranda, 400 Downing Street, Buffalo 14220
Joseph G. Reid, 30 Mumford Street, Buffalo 14220
Appointment effective October 30, 1992 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Buildings, to the Position of Second Class Stationary Engineer,
Temporary at the starting salary of $5.41 hourly.
William J. Collins, Jr., 343 Newburgh Ave., Buffalo 14215
Albert M. Roberts, 8 Susan Lane, Buffalo 14220
Appointment effective October 28, 1992 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Buildings, to the Position of Sr. First Class Stationary Engineer,
Temporary at the starting salary of $7.05 hourly.
Timothy D. Devany, 179 Tuscarora Road, Buffalo 14220
Raymond F. Gallagher, 103 Spaulding Street, Buffalo 14220
Vincent G. Hornberger, 320 Downing Street, Buffalo 14220
Charles A. Kulp, 1015 Abbott Road, Buffalo 14220
Earl J. Mekelburg, 84 Clark Street, Buffalo 14212
James L. Moscato, 115 Imson Street, Buffalo 14210
Eugene E. Schuta, 64 Shenandoah Road, Buffalo 14220
Edward D. Standish Ill, 327 Cable Street, Buffalo 14206
Appointment effective October 30, 1992 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Buildings, to the Position of Sr. 1st Class Stationary Engineer,
Temporary, at the starting salary of $7.05 hourly.
Edward F. Anken, 73 Houston Street, Buffalo 14220
Kenneth R. Brylinski, 52 Greeley Street, Buffalo 14207
Dennis P. Hayes, 451 Southside Pkwy., Buffalo 14210
Norbert S. Prus, Jr., 46 Young Street, Buffalo 14212
Appointment effective November 2, 1992 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Buildings, to the Position of Sr. 1st Class Stationary
Engineer, Temporary, at the starting salary of $7.05 hourly.
Rodney J. Martz, 98 Alsace Avenue, Buffalo 14220
Michael L. Shea, 29 Portland Street, Buffalo 14220
Appointment effective November 4, 1992 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Engineering, Donald J. Poleto Jr. 88 Payne Avenue, Buffalo, NY
14220, to the Position of Engineering Aide, Provisional, at the starting salary
of $20,382.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
Appointment effective October 29, 1992 in the Department of Parks
Division of Recreation, Craig Kwiatkowski, 153 Stewart Ave. Buffalo 14211, to
the Position of Fee Collector, Seasonal, at the starting salary of $4.75 hr.
Appointment effective November 2, 1992 in the Department of Parks, Division of
Recreation, Robert O'Leary, 100 Ryan St. Buffalo 14210, to the Position of Fee
Collector, Seasonal, at the starting salary of $4.75 hr.
Appointment effective October 26, 1992 in the Department of Parks, Division of
Parks, Michael A. Gugino, 203 Military Rd. Buffalo 14207, to the Position of
Park Utility Worker, Permanent, at the starting salary of $20,912.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Appointment effective October 20, 1992 in the Department of Police,
Gail Allen, 19 Deer Path Dr., Lancaster NY 14086 to the Position of Police
Lieutenant, Permanent Contingent, at the starting salary of $40,019.
Appointment effective October 26, 1992 in the Department of Police, Mark
Morgan, 292 Kirkwood Dr., West Seneca NY 14224 to the Position of Police
Captain, Permanent Contingent, at the starting salary of $45,849.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREET SANITATION
Appointment effective November 3, 1992 in the Department of Street
Sanitation, to the Position of Laborer II, Seasonal, at the starting salary of
$6.65 per hour.
Patrick T. Caetano, 11 South Street, Buffalo, N.Y. 14204
Michael R. Canfield, 632 West Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y. 14213
James K. Dole, 17 Choate Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220
Mark V. Fahey, 248 Hancock Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y. 14220
Raymond P. Hehir, 1032 Tifft Street, Buffalo, NY 14220
Michael P. Kearns, 138 Hubbell Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220
Kevin P. Lillis, Jr., 214 Geary Street, Buffalo, New York 14210
John J. O'Neil, 128 Tuscarora Road, Buffalo, NY 14220
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
Appointment effective October 26, 1992 in the Department of Administration
and Finance, Division of Parking Enforcement to the Position of Laborer I,
Seasonal, at the starting salary of $5.98/hour.
Ronald P. Anderson, 1497 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212
Francis J. Cinelli, 101 Bloomfield Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220
John C. Emminger, 196 Linden, Buffalo, NY 14216
Garth S. Huels, 294 Baynes, Buffalo, NY 14213
Marc D. Priore, 38 Wildwood Place, Buffalo, NY 14210
Edward P. Smith, 97 Parkview, Buffalo, NY 14210
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Appointment effective October 26, 1992 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Youth, Ed Cudney, Sr., 103 Harrison Street, Buffalo, NY
14210 to the Position of Youth Worker, Temporary at the starting salary of
$4.25 hourly.
Appointment effective October 26, 1992 in the Department of Human Resources,
Division of Youth Lawrence Jay, 59 Brownell Street, Buffalo, NY 14212 to the
position of Community Aide, Temporary at the starting salary of $5.25 hourly.
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
No. 64
Reducing Industrial Discharges
Res.# 155 C.C.P., 10/13/92
Airco Gases will be pleased to meet and discuss with the Common
Council the "Good Neighbor Pact". Please advise us as to any meeting dates we
should attend.
We look forward to working with the Common Council and the other listed
companies concerning this resolution.
We request that the City Clerk distribute copies of this letter to the
council members as he deems necessary.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 65
BANDAG TIRE RETREADERS OF BFLO., INC.
Offer to Work With Area Residents
We at Bandag Tire Retreaders of Buffalo, Inc. would like to take
this opportunity to respond to the Petition recently submitted by the residents
of Wasmuth Street to the Common Council of the City of Buffalo.
As Bandag has built a successful business over the past 12 years, we have
attempted to maintain amicable relations with the neighborhood residents at all
times. We therefore acknowledge the validity of the concerns expressed within
the petition, and wish to work with the Wasmuth Street residents and the City
of Buffalo in reaching a mutually agreeable resolution to this difficulty.
We appreciate your concern regarding this situation.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 66
BELLWEATHER BUILDERS
Ben Fogelson Affidavit
Delivered herewith please find the sworn Affidavit of Ben Fogelson,
marketing Director of Bellwether Builders, Inc.
Last week the Common Council required that an affidavit of Mr. Fogelson
be filed with your office as part of an amendment to a Land Development
Agreement involving the Masten District.
We have provided a duplicate copy of this affidavit to Councilman
Franczyk for his records.
Please call should you have any questions. Thank you.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 67
BUFFALO COLOR CORP.
Reducing Industrial Discharges
This is in reply to the Council's Resolution # 155 that Buffalo
Color Corporation enter into negotiations aimed at developing a "Good Neighbor
Pact" addressing the reduction of industrial discharges into the environment.
Buffalo Color Corporation commends the Common Council for its commitment to
reducing chemical discharges to both the air and the waterways.
Since its inception in 1977, Buffalo Color has strived to be a good corporate
neighbor by operating its plant and facilities in a manner that prevents or
minimizes the loss of chemicals to the air or waterways. Buffalo Color
Corporation has had a long standing commitment to voluntarily reducing its
discharges and will be pleased to discuss its record with you.
As you are aware, Buffalo Color's environmental activities are permitted by the
Federal EPA, NYDEC, and the Buffalo Sewer Authority. Reports submitted to
these regulators of our air and water activities are constantly being reviewed.
We work very closely with these agencies and look to them for guidance.
I might also mention that waste contributors to the Buffalo River include not
only industry but upstream municipal discharges to the Buffalo River water
shed, Buffalo Sewer Authority combined sewer overflows, agricultural runoff,
and perhaps the most significant--historical industrial contributions. All
these contributors must be addressed in order to fully realize the Buffalo
River as a toxic free zone.
Our proactive position regarding waste reduction is a matter of public record,
namely;
1. BCC reduced the total TRI reportable materials over the past five years
by 20% and continue that reduction process.
2. BCC has reached agreement with Allied Signal to implement the NYDEC's
Record of Decision for an inactive Hazardous Waste Site located at BCC's plant
known as "Area D." The implementation of this plan will have the effect of
preventing all migration of hazardous materials leaving "Area D" via the ground
water and air. The cost of this project is in excess of $12 million.
3. BCC is negotiating with USEPA and NYSDEC for a RCRA permit. As part of
this permit a work plan will address any contamination/clean up of hazardous
materials that may be present in the soils or ground water at the remainder of
the Buffalo Color site.
4. BCC is preparing to meet the MACT (Maximum Achievable Control Technology)
Standards as mandated by the Clean Air Act of 1990. This will continue to
reduce our air emissions in addition to our ongoing reduction programs.
5. BCC is negotiating with the State to renew our SPDES permit for
once-through process cooling water discharging into the Buffalo River. Buffalo
Color Corporation now operates well within its permit.
6. BCC provides 10-12 MM gal/day of clean Lake Erie water which brings
dissolved oxygen and diluting water to the Buffalo River through the Buffalo
River Improvement Corporation (B.R.I.C.). During the summer months this has a
very positive effect on marine life in the river. With Mobil Oil,
Donner-Hanna, and Republic Steel ceasing their operations in this area, Buffalo
Color took on the responsibility to manage the B.R.I.C. operation, restructured
its finances with the city and maintained its viability.
7. BCC is active in the mandated NYSDEC hazardous waste reduction program
which requires hazardous waste reduction plans with yearly progress reports.
8. BCC is also active in the New York State Facility Leak Component program
which requires constant monitoring of our manufacturing equipment to assess
potential fugitive emissions.
9. BCC is a member of CMA (Chemical Manufacturers Association) and an active
participant of the "Responsible Care" Program of CMA. Member companies and
Responsible Care partners are committed to the goal of minimizing waste,
reducing releases to the environment, and managing generated wastes in a manner
that is environmentally acceptable and protects human health. Yearly progress
reports are submitted.
10. Most recently, Buffalo Color has conducted tours and information sessions
for groups from both the Seneca Babcock Community Association and the Valley
Community Association.
11. Our Environmental Manager, Mr. David Sauer, has been appointed by the
commissioner of the NYDEC, Mr. T. Jorling, to serve on the Buffalo River
Remedial Action Committee. He is an active member of that group.
I would like to re-extend an invitation to the membership of the Council to
visit Buffalo Color to more fully discuss our ongoing efforts to reduce our
discharges to the environment. Please call me at 827-4536 to discuss this
matter further.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 68
BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Stabilization Report of the BPO
Enclosed is a copy of the Stabilization Report of the Buffalo
Philharmonic Orchestra. We hope that you find it helpful in understanding the
challenges that the orchestra currently is facing, and the plans we have
developed to meet these challenges.
We appreciate your continuing support for the Philharmonic. As the enclosed
report states, it is only with such support from across W.N.Y. that the BPO can
continue its artistic excellence, community impact, and fiscal integrity.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AND
KLEINHAN'S.
No. 69
BUFFALO SABRES
Financing Crossroads Arena
Enclosed you will find the Buffalo Sabres Position Paper for the
financing of The Crossroads arena complex.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
REFERRED TO THE AUDITORIUM/STADIUM TASK FORCE.
No. 70
COMMUNITY ACTION INFORMATION CENTER
Seek Designation as Developer For Vacant Firehouse
The Community Action Information Center has an interest in converting
the old vacant firehouse located at Best Street and Earl Place into residential
housing for low-income residents. Our area is in serious need of adequate
housing for its people. The firehouse serves no useful purpose to our community
standing vacant.
We request the Common Council approve and recommend to the Buffalo Urban
Renewal Agency that C.A.I.C. be designated as the developer at the said site
for implementing plans to development apartments for the low-income residents.
It is our hope that you and the Common Council give serious consideration
to our request.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THE COMMISSIONER OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE COMMISSIONER OF INSPECTIONS AND COMMUNITY
REVITALIZATION.
No. 71
COMMUNITY ACTION INFORMATION CENTER
Various Neighborhood Complaints
As per your request in order of priority from 1 - 10, are the
items that we would like taken care of:
1. 354 Johnson Street - burned house, trash and burned cars in driveway.
2. 422 High Street - corner of Timon, burned house with trash, broken
windows and doors.
3. 490 High Street - corner of Timon, burned house with trash, broken
windows and doors.
4. 550 E. North Street - house that needs to be torn down. Family lives
there with no electricity or heat. Also, there is trash all over.
5. 719 Sherman Street - abandoned house.
6. 22 and 43 Timon Street (near High) - abandoned houses.
7. Diocesan Education Campus, Dodge & Norway Park - dumping of trash and
broken windows.
8. Johnson Street - trash between E. North and Best.
9. Earl Place - trash between Best & High.
10. Fire House - 421 Best Street.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation in this matter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THE COMPTROLLER, THE
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE, THE COMMISSIONER OF STREETS,
THE COMMISSIONER OF INSPECTIONS AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION.
No. 72
JAMES GRANT, JR.
Objection to Assessment Figures
As Common Council Members, you should be aware of the results
of she property re-appraisals that has just been completed.
On Middlesex Road, between Elmwood Avenue and Amherst Street, there are
now six listed and three unlisted houses for sale, all or most of these home
owners trying to get anywhere near the appraised price for their property that
the drive-by assessors said they are worth. The potential buyers of these
properties are going to be painfully aware also that the City will probably be
inclined to raise the tax rate as soon as the smoke clears from this
re-evaluation.
It is the old axiom - the more you raise taxes, the more the population
works to avoid them - no matter whether it's property taxes, income taxes,
excise taxes, gasoline taxes, sales taxes or any other kind of taxes. Please
keep this in mind when you are making financial decisions about financial
matters to run the City.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT.
No. 73
KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL MANAGEMENT INC.
Ticket User Fee Plan
I am writing this letter to supplement and to modify my October
1, 1992 letter as respects the above matter.
Subsequent to my October 1 letter, I have had a number of conversations
with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society, Inc. and they with QRS. I am
pleased to report to you that the Buffalo Philharmonic has now volunteered to
institute a fifty cent ($.50) a ticket surcharge on their tickets, and,
hopefully, that QRS will soon be doing likewise.
This $.50 a ticket surcharge will be instituted by the Buffalo
Philharmonic immediately as of January 1, 1993 as respects single ticket sales
and for next season as respects season subscription sales, with the surcharge
printed on the tickets and the Buffalo Philharmonic being responsible for the
collection and accounting as respects the surcharge.
All ticket user fee proceeds will be remitted to Kleinhans Music Hall
Management, Inc. to be used towards the renovation and restoration of the Music
Hall, pursuant to the Greater Buffalo Development Foundation Feasibility Study.
Kleinhans Music Hall Management, Inc. will proceed with this ticket user
fee plan both as to commercial users of the Hall as well as respects the
Buffalo Philharmonic and hopefully QRS (but not, at this time, as respects
other non-profit organizations), irrespective of the adoption, or non-adoption,
of the plan by Pilot Field, War Memorial Auditorium or other venues.
Mr. Lengyel and I look forward to appearing before the Common Council's
Finance Committee at its meeting Wednesday November 4, 1992 at 10:00 A.M.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 74
BUFFALO FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 282
Recommendations For Consultant
Study Of Buffalo Fire Department
1. International Fire Consultants, Inc.
12 West 33rd Street
New York, NY 10001
(212) 563-0565
Contact: Mr. George Beatty, President
2. Favro, McLaughlin & Associates
10116 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95 628
(916) 962-1053
3. Elmer F. Chapman Inc.
12 Guild Lane
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 432-0824
Contact: Mr. Elmer "Bud" Chapman, President
REFERRED TO COUNCIL STAFF.
No. 75
BUFFALO FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 282
Fireboat Cotter
It has come to my attention that the City has explored the possibility
of retaining a pilot to pilot the Fireboat Cotter. It is my understanding that
meetings have been had between Commissioner Shanks and Commissioner Comerford
to utilize the fireboat for ice breaking this winter. As I have stated in the
past, neither the Coast Guard nor the Army Corp. of Engineers can perform any
ice breaking activity in the inner harbor or in relation to Cazenovia Creek or
Buffalo Creek. My understanding was recently confirmed by a representative
with the Army Corp. of Engineers.
Since the City's obviously exploring usage of the fire-boat this winter,
a number of questions ought be addressed by the Common Council to Commissioners
Shanks and Comerford. More specifically, I suggest the following questions:
1. Has the Fireboat Cotter been actually decommissioned as claimed by
Commissioner Shanks?
2. What steps have been undertaken to maintain the fireboat?
3. Who will be conducting ice breaking activity this winter and under
what circumstances?
4. If the fireboat is to be used for ice breaking, will the individuals
who previously manned the fireboat be recalled?
5. Does the Administration anticipate contracting out ice breaking to a
private concern? If so, to whom and pursuant to what financial arrangements?
6. What plans does the City, in fact, have to break ice this winter in
the inner harbor and on Buffalo and Cazenovia Creeks.
Since winter is almost upon us, the above inquiries ought be immediately
addressed.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, COMMISSIONER OF FIRE AND COMMISSIONER
OF PUBLIC WORKS.
No. 76
DOUGLAS PING
Favor Life Memorial Park
As businessmen and residents of the City of Buffalo, we wholeheartedly
lend our support to The Life Memorial Park Committee's request to have the City
of Buffalo dedicate the park located at the northwest corner of Normal Street,
Porter (avenue and Jersey Street as Life Memorial Park.
As an elected body representing the citizens of the City of Buffalo it is
important for you to step to the forefront in recognizing and responding to the
tragedy of AIDS. Your example can only help to spread the vital message that
AIDS does not discriminate.
An ideal avenue for you to send out this message to our community is by your
approval of the request before you to dedicate the said park as a living
memorial to AIDS victims and their families in the City of Buffalo and Western
New York.
Thank you for your support.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 77
PVS CHEMICALS, INC.
Reducing Industrial Discharges
Regarding the attached resolution relating to remedies of the
Buffalo River:
We at PVS Chemicals, Inc. (NY) would like to commend the councilmen for their
actions in adopting said resolution. Also, we would like to thank you for
including us as a participant in this matter.
PVS employees are very active in environmental affairs and have a deep concern
for continuous improvement.
PVS Chemicals, Inc. (NY) is proud of our accomplishments and we believe we are
a good neighbor. We actively care for our neighborhood.
Therefore, PVS accepts your invitation to be an active participant in this
resolution. Please keep me advised of any future meetings or efforts in this
area.
As always we invite you, the councilmen and any civic group to tour our plant
facilities. Please call me for your preferred dates.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
PETITIONS
No. 78
Ronald D. Bernys, petition to rezone 361 Dingens Street from R2 to C2 to
construct an ice cream stand.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
No. 79
Greenbridge Development Co., Inc., developer, and the Buffalo Municipal Housing
Authority, owner, petition to Rezone Nos. 169-281 Eagle Street from R-4 to C-2
District to use eight (8) vacant public housing towers for a mixed commercial
and residential use.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
No. 80
Atlantic Refining & Marketing, owner, petition to use 2731 Delaware Avenue for
a pole sign.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
No. 81
Bryan Foulke and Others, requests Crime Watch Signs on Hewitt Avenue.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Hewitt Avenue Association, dated June 15,
1992, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be and hereby is authorized to
install Neighborhood Crime Watch Signs at the following corners: northwest
corner Hewitt at Comstock (facing Comstock), southeast corner Hewitt at
Parkridge (facing Parkridge), northwest corner Hewitt at Parkridge (facing
Parkridge), north end of Block of Hewitt at McCarthy Park (facing McCarthy
Park).
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 82
Donna Gibson and Others, requests Crime Watch Signs on Ontario Street.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Beatrice Street Block Club, undated, be
received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be and hereby is authorized to
install a Neighborhood Crime Watch Sign on Ontario facing south at Esser facing
north.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
REGULAR COMMITTEES
CIVIL SERVICE
HON. JAMES W. PITTS
CHAIRMAN
No. 83
Residency Status/R. Heftka
(Item # 168 CCP Dec 23, 1991)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 84
Residency Status/R. Heftka (CC)
(Item # 23 CCP Jan 7, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 85
Residency Status/R. Heftka (CSC)
(Item # 68 CCP Feb 4, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 86
Residency Status/R. Heftka (CSC)
(Item # 71 CCP Mar 31, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 87
Residency Status/R. Heftka (CC)
(Item # 45 CCP Apr 28,1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 88
Information/Residency Status R., Heftka (CSC)
(Item # 66 CCP Oct 13, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 89
Appointment
Fire/Assistant Fire Alarm Dispatcher
That Communication No 48 CCP Jul 7, 1992 be received and filed
and the Permanent appointment of John Lydon stated above at the Maximum salary
$37,033.00 effective on Jun 23, 1992 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 90
Appointment
Public Works/Accountant
That Communication No 38 CCP Sep 29, 1992 be received and filed
and the Temporary appointment of Claudia Zona stated above at the Maximum
salary $28,837.00 effective on Sep 18, 1992 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 91
Appointment Of Building superintendent (Inter)(PW)
(Item # 34 CCP Oct 13, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 92
Appointment
Public Works/Carpenter
That Communication No 35 CCP Oct 13, 1992 be received and filed
and the Permanent appointment of Michael D. Cunningham stated above at the
Intermediate salary $23,832.00 effective on Oct 8, 1992 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 93
Appointment
Public Works/Building Superintendent
That Communication No 20 CCP Oct 27, 1992 be received and filed
and the Permanent appointment of Dominic N. Macri stated above at the Maximum
salary $39,095.00 effective on Sep 28, 1992 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 94
Appointment Associate Accountant/McSwain
(Item # 50 CCP Oct 27, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 95
Appointment
Audit & Control/Systems Support Analyst
That Communication No 51 CCP Oct 27, 1992 be received and filed
and the Provisional appointment of James Seguin stated above at the Maximum
salary $34,389.00 effective on Jan 7, 1992 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 96
Appointment
Audit & Control/Senior Accountant
That Communication No 53 CCP Oct 27, 1992 be received and filed
and the Permanent appointment of Joy McDuffie stated above at the Intermediate
salary $30,846.00 effective on April 13, 1992 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 97
Appointment
Audit & Control/Associate Accountant
That Communication No 58 CCP Oct 27, 1992 be received and filed
and the Permanent appointment of Richard A. Butler stated above at the Maximum
salary $33,262.00 effective on Jul 15, 1992 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 98
Principal Auditor - Maximum Salary
(Item No. 17, C.C.P., 10/13/92)
That Margaret Burke, Principal Auditor is hereby approved to be
placed at the maximum salary for such position effective as of August 31, 1991
and that she be paid at such maximum salary of $41,822 from such date.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 99
Notices Of Appointments (C.Clerk)
(Item # 41 CCP Oct 27, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
FINANCE
HON. DAVID A. COLLINS
CHAIRMAN
No. 100
Tax Cancellation 1992-1993
(Item No. 20, C.C.P., Oct. 13, 1992)
That the Commissioner of Assessment be, and he hereby is, authorized
to draw a warrant on 81-2 General City Charges, 000-00-802 Tax Adjustment Fund
in favor of the City for the taxes indicated on the list attached to the above
item in the amount of $184,173.72.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 101
Abatement Water Charges 408 Leroy
(Item No. 44 C.C.P., 10/27/92)
That the water charges and interest thereon accrued and owing
for the property at 408 Leroy Avenue in the amount of approximately $7800.00 be
and such are hereby abated and discharged and that the records of the Division
of Water be adjusted to reflect such abatement.
PASSED.
AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS,
PERLA, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI- 12
NOES- LOTEMPIO- 1
No. 102
Kleinhans Surcharge Plan
(Item No. 76, C.C.P., 10/13/92)
That Kleinhans Music Hall Management, Inc. be and it hereby is
authorized to impose a surcharge of $.50 for each ticket sold for events at
Kleinhans Music Hall except such surcharge shall not be imposed for events
sponsored by not-for-profit entities;
That the proceeds of such surcharge be dedicated to the maintenance and
renovation of the Kleinhans Music Hall facility.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 103
Request Venue Plan For User Fee On Tickets
(Item # 8 CCP Oct 27, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 104
Disposal Of Refrigerators (PW)
(Item # 18 CCP Oct 27, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
LEGISLATION
HON. ALFRED T. COPPOLA
CHAIRMAN
No. 105
Permission To Install Handicap Ramp
1132 Lovejoy Street
(Item No. 26, C.C.P., Oct. 13, 1992)
That the Commissioner of Public Works be and he hereby is, authorized
to issue a "mere license" to Mr. & Mrs. Lou Bielli, owners of Jeane's Beauty
Salon located at 1132 Lovejoy Street corner of Benzinger, to install a handicap
ramp which would encroach city right-of-way at said address, subject to the
following conditions.
1. That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo permits
necessary for said installation.
2. That the ramp be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and
approved by the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings.
3. That the handicap ramp is not permanent in nature or permanently affixed
to the main building or public sidewalk
4. That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five thousand dollar
($5,000) construction in street bond which will indemnify and save harmless the
City of Buffalo against any and all loss and damage arising out of the
construction, maintenance, use and removal of said ramp.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 106
Ordinance Amendment Chapter 387 - Signs
(Item No. 109, C.C.P., Oct. 27, 1992)
That the Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 109, C.C.P.,
October 27, 1992, be and the same is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 107
Appointment of Member of Buffalo Preservation Board
(Item No. 2, C.C.P., Oct. 27, 1992)
That the appointment of Mr. Peter F. Hunt, 6 Middlesex Road, Buffalo,
New York as a member of the Buffalo Preservation Board effective October 12,
1992 for a term expiring August 31, 1995, be and hereby is confirmed.
ADOPTED.
No. 108
Appointment And Reappointment of Members
of Elevator Safety Review Board
(Item No. 1, C.C.P., Oct. 13, 1992)
That the reappointments of the below listed persons as members
of the Elevator Safety Review Board to terms expiring on April 30, 1995; of
Thomas Granville, Gallagher Elevator, 135 South Division, Buffalo, New York,
14203, Bernie Cryan, Lawley Service, Inc., 120 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New
York 14202, Robert A. O'Hara, R.A., A.l.A., Director of Buildings, 502 City
Hall, Buffalo, New York 14202, Steven D. Parks, Building Manager, Koll
Management Services, 1 Marine Midland Center, Suite 3100, Buffalo, New York
14203, Donald H. Winkle, Business Rep., International Union of Elevator
Constructors - Local # 4, 3527 Harlem Road, Buffalo, New York 14225, be and
hereby are confirmed; and
That the appointment of Peter L. Hall, Otis Elevator Company, 1175
Military Road, Buffalo, New York 14217 as a member of the Elevator Safety
Review Board effective October 5, 1992 for a term expiring on April 30, 1995,
be and hereby is confirmed.
ADOPTED.
No. 109
Residency Requirement/Elevator Safety Board (CC)
(Item # 27 CCP Oct 27, 1992)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
RESOLUTIONS
No. 110
BY: MR. AMOS
EXCLUDE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT FROM PARKING METER FEE HIKES
WHEREAS: The 1992-93 City of Buffalo budget calls for an increase
of all parking meter rates from $.25 per hour to $.50 per hour; and
WHEREAS: The rate increase for meters has been denounced by small business
owners through out the city because of fear that the increases will adversely
effect their businesses; and
WHEREAS: The small business owner must bear an especially heavy burden
of the new city budget which also calls for a 23% property tax increase to be
levied against them; and
WHEREAS: With the added financial stress from new taxation combined with
timely economic pressures, more and more small businesses are finding
themselves financially strapped and depend more upon a steady flow of patronage
to survive; and
WHEREAS: Requiring the citizens who patronize the small businesses to pay
100% more for a parking spot will seriously threaten the flow of patrons to the
small businesses and ultimately threaten the future of some small business
communities.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Common Council requests the City Corporation Counsel to draft an ordinance
amendment to exempt the University District from the 100% parking meter rate
hike.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION
AND FINANCE.
No. 111
BY: MR. ARTHUR
REQUEST COMPTROLLER, ASSESSMENT, STREET SANITATION, PUBLIC WORKS
TO INSTITUTE SYSTEM FOR ABATING CHARGES
WHEREAS: On April 14, 1992 (Item No. 121, C.C.P., April 14, 1992)
this Common Council, after reviewing a request from Mr. James Robinson, abated
charges for trash removal at 164 Eaton Street; and
WHEREAS: In taking this action, the Common Council directed "that the owner
of such property and any collection agency hired to collect such charges shall
be notified of such abatement"; and
WHEREAS: Subsequent to this Action by the Council, Mr. Robinson received a
communication from Amana Capital Corporation, notifying him that he must pay
the charges or have the matter turned over to an attorney; and
WHEREAS: Upon receiving this communication, Mr. Robinson contacted the
Council President's Office for assistance. The Council President's Office at
that time contacted the collection agency and the Comptroller's Office and
received assurances that Mr. Robinson's case would be closed; and
WHEREAS: On October 22, 1992, Mr. Robinson received a communication from
Pamela D. Cohen, Attorney At Law, notifying him that he "must make immediate
arrangements for payment of this money or I will have to follow my client's
instructions with regard to suit"; and
WHEREAS: The Council President's Office again contacted the Comptroller's
Office and was assured that the collection agency would be notified not to send
any further communications to Mr. Robinson, but the Comptroller's Office asked
that the Departments of Street Sanitation and Assessment be contacted and asked
to notify the Comptroller's Office that said charges have been abated.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That this Common Council requests the Comptroller, in conjunction with the
Departments of Assessment, Street Sanitation, Public Works, and any other
involved departments or agencies to develop a process whereby charges that have
been abated by the Common Council and/or the department's themselves are
communicated to the Comptroller's Office, in a timely fashion, so that citizens
are not continually harassed for charges they have not incurred.
ADOPTED.
No. 112
BY: MR. COLLINS
TRANSFER OF FUNDS APPROPRIATION ALLOTMENTS
EXEMPT ITEMS - RESERVE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND DIVISION OF BUILDINGS
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
$10,800 be and the same is hereby transferred from the Reserve for Capital
Improvements in Appropriation Allotments - Exempt Items and said sum is hereby
reappropriated as set forth below:
From:
100 General Fund
81-9 - Exempt Items
842 - Reserve for Capital Improvements $10,800
To:
81-8 - Interfund Transfers
010 - Transfer to Capital Projects Fund $10,800
From:
81-8 - Interfund Transfers
010 - Transfer to Capital Projects Fund $10,800
To:
200 Capital Projects Fund
40-2 Division of Buildings
063 - Reconstruction Swimming Pools $10,800
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 113
BY: MR. COLLINS
TRANSFER OF FUNDS APPROPRIATION ALLOTMENTS -CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
That, pursuant to section 42 of the Charter and the Certificate
of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the sum of
$150,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from Appropriation Allotments -
Capital Projects Fund Division of Parks and said sum is hereby reappropriated
as set forth below:
FROM:
200 Capital Projects Fund
60-1 - Division of Parks
040 - Improvements to Broderick Park $150,000
TO:
200 Capital Projects Fund
71-7 - Division of Development
524 - Improvements to Broderick Park $150,000
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 114
BY: MR. COLLINS
CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT ADDITION TO CAPITAL PROGRAM 1992 - 93
That, pursuant to Section 359 of the Charter and the Certificate
of the Mayor and the Comptroller, submitted to the Common Council, the Capital
Program for the fiscal year 1992 - 1993 be and the same is hereby amended by
inserting the following item under the heading:
Department of Public Works
40-2 Division of Buildings
Police Consolidation -
South District Pilot Project $350,000
That the total estimated cost for this
Capital Improvement is $750,000
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 115
BY: MR. COLLINS
INCREASE PENALTIES FOR THE SALE OF TOBACCO TO MINORS AND FAILURE
TO POST REQUIRED WARNING
WHEREAS: In New York State it is illegal to sell tobacco to persons
under 18 years of age. New York State Penal Law Section 260.20 ..."Unlawfully
dealing with a child," states that a person is guilty of unlawfully dealing
with a child when a person sells or causes tobacco to be sold in any form to a
child less than 18 years of age; and
WHEREAS: Unlawful dealing with a child is a Class B misdemeanor. A Class B
misdemeanor is presently punishable by imprisonment of no more than 3 months,
and/or a fine of no more than $500.00; and
WHEREAS: New York State Law also requires businesses that sell tobacco to
post a sign stating, "SALE OF CIGARETTES OR OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS
UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW" (General Business Law,
Section 399-e); and
WHEREAS: Any violation of Section 399-e presently is punishable with a fine of
not more than one hundred dollars on the first violation and two
hundred fifty dollars on the second and all subsequent violations; and
WHEREAS: Nationally each day 3000 minors begin smoking. Studies show that
the vast majority of smokers started smoking before they were 18 years old.
[United States Department of Health and Human Services, Smoking and Health: A
National Status Report (1986)). In a study conducted last summer in Erie
County, it was found that 14 and 15 year old could easily purchase cigarettes
in 84 of 120 stores visited; and
WHEREAS: The tobacco industry contributes significantly to the
experimentation with tobacco and the initiation of regular tobacco use by
children and young adults through its advertising and promotion practices; and
WHEREAS: Despite New York State Laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco
products to minors, children continue to have access to tobacco, because
tobacco marketing practices make cigarettes widely
available to children and encourage them to smoke. Present punishment for
violations have by no means deterred businesses from selling tobacco to minors.
Merchants locally are even selling cigarettes individually to
minors at a cost upward of $.25 each; and
WHEREAS: Allowing a parent or guardian of a minor the authority to submit
complaints detailing violations of the law should be considered, and where a
fine results from such a complaint, a portion of the penalty could be rewarded
to the parent or to a local anti-tobacco use effort; and
WHEREAS: Higher enforced penalties will deter sale and distribution of tobacco
to minors and the potential of a business having their licenses revoked will
send a message that violations of the laws will no longer be tolerated.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That this Honorable Body direct the City Clerk to refer this resolution to the
New York State Department of Tax Enforcement and the Buffalo Police Department
for their input and recommendations with the problem of enforcement of
penalties and the problem of merchants selling cigarettes individually; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED:
That this Honorable Body direct the Law Department to draft legislation that
would increase the fines for individuals selling tobacco illegally and failing
to post proper signage in the City of Buffalo and give the City Licensing
Department authority to enforce said laws.
ADOPTED.
No. 116
BY: MR. COLLINS
REMOVAL OF PIKE STATUE
WHEREAS: A memorial statue of Albert Pike stands at Judiciary
Square in the District of Columbia, having been dedicated in 1901; and
WHEREAS: The statue stands on public land of the United States, and is
maintained at the public expense of United States taxpayers; and
WHEREAS: The United States Congress in 1988 authorized a private
organization to place the statue of Albert Pike on the public land of the
United States, being falsely informed only that Albert Pike was a leader of
white Freemasons in the southern states, a brave soldier and able lawyer, a
statesman and a distinguished citizen of the United States; and
WHEREAS: Albert Pike was a Brigadier General of the Confederate Army, when
troops under his command committed atrocities and war crimes against United
States soldiers, causing a protest from the United States against the
Confederate Army, whereupon Pike was relieved of his command and placed under
arrest by the Confederate Army; and
WHEREAS: Albert Pike was indicted for treason against the United States and
fled prosecution. Pike was a chief founder and strategist of the Ku Klux Klan
in the years following the Civil War, he was Chief Judiciary Officer of the Ku
Klux Klan and the Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan in Arkansas; and
WHEREAS: The Pike statue is an insult to all humankind who look to the
Capital of the United States as the center of liberty and justice;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
That this Honorable Body respectfully requests that the President of the United
States honor its request to remove the statue of Albert Pike that stands in
Judiciary Square.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
That the clerk forward certified copies to the President of the United States,
the Secretary of the Department of Interior and the U.S. Department of Labor.
ADOPTED.
No. 117
BY: MR. COLLINS
CHANGE NAME OF BUELL STREET TO "DIGNITY CIRCLE"
WHEREAS: Women for Human Rights and Dignity, Inc., utilizing a
grant received through New York State, is successfully developing a new housing
program in the Humboldt Parkway / Buell Street area; and
WHEREAS: This development is commonly referred to as "Dignity Circle" and is a
source of pride in the community as it provides affordable new housing and a
favorable environment in which to raise a family; and
WHEREAS: Women for Human Rights and Dignity have requested that the name of
Buell Street be changed to "Dignity Circle" in recognition of the project's
success;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That this Common Council hereby approves of the change of the name of Buell
Street to "Dignity Circle"; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to prepare and submit to this
Honorable Body for its consideration a notice of intention to change the name
of Buell Street to Dignity Circle, pursuant to Chapter 286, Section 286-3 of
the Buffalo Code, and to schedule a public hearing pursuant to the same
section.
ADOPTED.
No. 118
BY: MR. COPPOLA
PERMISSION TO ERECT BANNER FOR
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
WHEREAS: The Lexington Village Business Association will hold a
holiday craft fair on December 12th and 13th; and
WHEREAS: As in past years, the association would like Common Council
permission to erect a vinyl banner, measuring 4 feet high by 30 feet long,
advertising this event in the same location, light standard # 618 at Elmwood
and Auburn to the tree directly across Elmwood Avenue; and
WHEREAS: The association proposes hanging the banner on November 27th and
removing it on December 14th; and
WHEREAS: The association has obtained an insurance policy in the amount of
one million dollars naming the city as insured for the period of time for which
the banner will be hung.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT
This Common Council grant permission to The Lexington Village Business
Association to erect a banner at the above location for the time period stated
after having satisfied any conditions set forth by the Department of Public
Works.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 119
BY: MR. FAHEY
REMOVAL OF COMMISSIONERS AND EXEMPT EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS: The operations of city government are overseen by Commissioners,
Directors and other exempt managerial employees; and
WHEREAS: A Federal Grand Jury in March 1991 indicted the Buffalo
Commissioner of Parks on various charges; and
WHEREAS: The former Commissioner of Parks was found guilty of felony charges
by a jury of his peers; and
WHEREAS: During the period between the indictment of the Commissioner of
Parks and the subsequent guilty verdict, the status of employment of Mr. Delano
was in doubt; and
WHEREAS: While Article 24, Section 444 of the City Charter speaks to the
removal of Civil Service employees, the Charter is silent in a situation that
deals with exempt employees; and
WHEREAS: The Charter should speak to the removal of exempt employees in
clear and definitive language;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That this Council directs the Corporation Counsel to file the appropriate
language that will call for the suspension of exempt employees in the event he
or she should be indicted and for the removal from his or her position upon the
conviction for said charges.
ADOPTED.
No. 120
BY: MR. FAHEY
INCREASE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE
WHEREAS, Representatives of the Buffalo Emergency Medical Services
Board and the emergency medical community met with the Erie County Commissioner
of Social Services to request a rate increase for ambulance service in February
1992; and
WHEREAS, The Coordinator of Emergency Services for the City of Buffalo was
informed in October 1992 that the County had denied any increase; and
WHEREAS, The last Medicaid increase was April 4, 1987 and the number of
Medicaid patients needing transports continues to increase; and
WHEREAS, Erie County reimburses ambulance companies at a rate of $70 per
transport which is far below the actual cost of operation; and
WHEREAS, This has caused the private rate of pay to escalate; and
WHEREAS, The current private pay rates as of October 1, 1992 are: Basic Life
Support $218.50, Advanced Life Support $350.50, mileage $5.45 and oxygen
$26.80; and
WHEREAS, Erie County's reimbursement rate is significantly lower than most
counties and does not have a separate rate for Basic Life Support and Advanced
Support; and
WHEREAS, The health and viability of the pre-hospital care system depends on
an equitable and fair Medicaid reimbursement rate.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
That this Common Council requests that the County Legislature examine the need
for an increase in the Medicaid reimbursement rate and include provisions for
the increase in the County's budget.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BOARD AND
THE ERIE COUNTY EXECUTIVE.
No. 121
BY MR. FAHEY
CITY NOTE ISSUES
CREDIT ENHANCEMENT AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING THE CITY
COMPTROLLER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR CREDIT ENHANCEMENT OF CITY NOTE
ISSUES.
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO, IN THE COUNTY OF ERIE, NEW
YORK, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to the authority vested in it under Section 168.00 of
the New York Local Finance Law, The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, the
governing body of such City, hereby delegates to the Comptroller, the chief
fiscal officer of the City, its powers under such section 168.00 with respect
to agreements for credit or liquidity enhancement in order to facilitate the
issuance, sale, resale and payment of notes of the City. The powers hereby
delegated shall be exercised by the Comptroller until 1/1/93.
Introduced: November 10,1992
PASSED.
AYES- AMOS, BAKOS, BELL, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA,
ZUCHLEWSKI- 10.
NOES- ARTHUR, COLLINS, PITTS- 3.
No. 122
BY: MR. FAHEY
CREDIT ENHANCEMENT AGREEMENT
Attached is a copy of proposed agreement for Credit Enhancement
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL.
No. 123
BY: MR. FAHEY
FUNDING LEAD PILOT PROGRAM
WHEREAS: The Joint City-County Lead Action Task Force has designed
a Pilot Program for lead abatement which will target 25 homes in census tract
35 for voluntary inspections and the abatement of lead hazards; and
WHEREAS: Tract 35 is bounded by Humboldt Parkway, East Ferry, Moselle,
Genesee and Best streets; and
WHEREAS: In addition, the Pilot Program includes testing at the Resurrection
Head Start Program, through which children with elevated blood lead levels will
be identified, triggering the city ordinance which requires a lead inspection
of the homes of children who are found with elevated blood lead levels; and
WHEREAS: Funding is necessary to help homeowners with the costs of lead
abatement which can range from $2,000 to $20,000 per home; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Common Council requests the Department of Inspections and Community
Revitalization to identify $200,000 for use in the abatement of lead hazards
under the Lead Action Task Force Pilot Program, and to set those funds aside in
a separate line.
ADOPTED.
No. 124
BY: MR. FAHEY
REQUEST CORPORATION COUNSEL TO PREPARE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ON
SANDBLASTING
WHEREAS: Sandblasting exterior surfaces of buildings can be a dangerous
practice because it can release toxic materials such as lead into the
environment; and
WHEREAS: Sandblasters are currently required to obtain a license for the use
of their machine in the city but are not required to obtain a permit for
individual jobs; and
WHEREAS: Without permit requirements, the Department of Inspections is
unable to track sandblasting activity within the city; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Common Council requests the Corporation Counsel to prepare an ordinance
amendment on sandblasting which will include the following points:
1) A permit will be required for each sandblasting job;
2) Unless an appropriate test of painted surfaces determines that leaded
paint is not present, exterior painted surfaces will be assumed to consist of
leaded paint;
3) If leaded paint is found or assumed, procedures will be followed to
insure that no lead hazard will result. These procedures will include the
sealing of windows, doors and other openings to prevent lead dust from entering
the building, covering plants and ground surfaces to prevent lead dust
deposits, the creation of an enclosed work area through plastic sheeting or
another method which will prevent lead dust and chips from depositing on
neighboring properties, the use of wet misting or simultaneous vacuuming to
limit dust emissions, and the use of procedures established by OSHA to protect
workers from lead hazards;
4) Proper disposal of materials generated by sandblasting will be required.
ADOPTED.
No. 125
BY: MESSRS. FAHEY AND FRANCZYK
SET PUBLIC HEARING- COMMUNITY WIDE URBAN RENEWAL HOMESTEAD PROGRAM
LEWIS STREET SENIOR HOUSING 104 LEWIS STREET
POLISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC.
WHEREAS, Polish Community Center of Buffalo, Inc. and/or other
legal entity to be formed (herein referred to as the "Redeveloper") has been
duly designated as qualified and eligible Redeveloper in accordance with the
rules and procedures prescribed by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency
(herein referred to as the "Agency"); and
WHEREAS, The Agency and the Redeveloper have negotiated a Land
Disposition Agreement for the construction of thirty-two (32) residential units
of new housing for elderly and/or handicapped people in the Community Wide
Urban Renewal Homestead Program Area; and
WHEREAS, said Land Disposition Agreement has been forwarded by the Agency
to this Common Council for action, pursuant to Section 507, subdivision 2 (d)
of the General Municipal Law; and
WHEREAS, Article 15A of the "General Municipal Law" requires that the
disposition of land in an Urban Renewal Project may be approved only after a
public hearing on due notice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the notice attached
hereto and marked "Notice of Hearing" in the Buffalo News, no later than the
20th day of November 1992.
2. That this Common Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the matters
stated in said "Notice of Hearing" at 2:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers
on the 24th day of November 1992.
ADOPTED.
No. 126
BY: MESSRS. FRANCZYK, AMOS, BAKOS, ZUCHLEWSKI AND MRS. LoTEMPIO
SUPPORT KOLBE SITE FOR SCHOOL 57 PUPILS
WHEREAS: The Common Council recently conducted a public hearing
about conditions at Public School # 57 on Sears Street; and,
WHEREAS: Based on testimony from the school principal, teachers, parents and
students, in addition to a tour of the facility, the Council determined that
School # 57 is totally inadequate for the needs of the neighborhood pupils
enrolled there; and,
WHEREAS: School # 57 was deemed to be an aging structure which will not
receive the adequate funding to ease overcrowding, run-down classrooms and the
generally dilapidated condition of much of the property; and,
WHEREAS: In response to easing the crowded conditions at the school the
Common Council identified Community Development Block Grant funds for the
construction of prefabricated classroom unite adjacent to the school, although
even more space needs to be identified; and;
WHEREAS: Earlier this year the Kolbe Catholic parochial school Board of
Directors ordered the closing of their city campus located at St. John Kanty
parish at Broadway and Swinburne Street; and,
WHEREAS: The Kolbe campus is in excellent condition, with modern and
up-to-date classrooms and facilities; and,
WHEREAS: The Buffalo Public school system is currently negotiating to lease
the Kolbe School, possibly for the Frederick Law Olmsted School 56 program for
the gifted and talented; and,
WHEREAS: Parents, teachers and students at School # 57 argue that a lease
agreement at Kolbe should be negotiated for some of the earlier grades
currently offered at School # 57; and;
WHEREAS: Parents maintain that children at School # 57 are "suffering from
socioeconomic discrimination;" and that the 590 students from the
Broadway-Fillmore community must attend a school that is "overcrowded,
understaffed, poorly supplied and unsafe;" and,
WHEREAS: Children attending the neighborhood school should not be treated as
second-hand citizens in their own community, and should be given every
opportunity to attend the Kolbe campus, located in their community;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That this Common Council stands in solidarity with the parents, teachers and
pupils at School # 57, and urges Buffalo School Superintendent Albert Thompson
and the Buffalo School Board to support a leasing arrangement with the former
Kolbe School to include pupils from neighborhood School # 57.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE COMMISSIONER OF INSPECTIONS AND
COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND N.Y.S. BOARD OF REGENTS.
No. 127
BY: MR. FRANCZYK
APPOINTMENTS TO BUFFALO RADIO ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS: This Common Council adopted resolution 157 C.C.P. June
23, 1992 - "Radio Access for Local Musicians" which called for the creation of
a committee "to grade radio stations on their commitment to local music and to
make recommendations to the Common Council on annual Council awards to local
stations which take positive steps to promote local music."; and
WHEREAS: This resolution was adopted because the Council recognizes the
importance of locally produced art and seeks to bolster the support of local
artists;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Common Council hereby appoints the following individuals to the Buffalo
Radio Advisory Committee whose charge is stated above:
Allen Brown James Celeste
16 Upper East Lane 42 N. Ellicott St.
Buffalo, NY 14207 Williamsville, NY 14221
Pauline Digati-James Mark Drost
252 Lexington Avenue 391 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14222 Buffalo, NY 14203
Richard Falkowski James Folan
113 Peinkofer Drive 288 Seventh Street
Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Buffalo, NY 14201
Kim M. Gipp Artie Kwitchoff
467 Normal Avenue 212 Norwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14213 Buffalo, NY 14222
Cheryl Littlejohn John Lombardo
177 Hastings Avenue 149 Gelston Street
Buffalo, NY 14215 Buffalo, NY 14213
Jeffrey Mallon Anthony Marfione
15 Lindhurst Drive 100 Theater Place
Lockport, NY 14094 Buffalo, NY 14202
Michael Moran Richard Peters
14 Regan Street 593 Winspear Avenue
Delavan, NY 14042 Buffalo, NY 14215
Lynn Petronsky Paul Petronsky
1620 South Park Avenue 1620 South Park Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14220 Buffalo, NY 14220
Don Vincent Coco Wozniak
506 West Utica 508 Connecticut Street
Buffalo, NY 14213 Buffalo, NY 14213
ADOPTED.
No. 128
BY: MR. FRANCZYK
REQUEST RECYCLING DISPLAY
WHEREAS: The promotion of recycling is an important function for
City government because it can save taxpayers money while reducing the
environmental damage associated with burning or landfilling waste; and
WHEREAS: While City departments have tried to keep people informed about
which items are included in the recycling program, there is still much
confusion as evidenced by frequent calls to Council offices; and
WHEREAS: City Hall should be a good location for recycling educational
efforts because it is a public building with many people coming through each
day; and
WHEREAS: An eye-catching display in the City Hall lobby could be developed
at a minimal cost and could serve as a dependable source of information about
the recycling program;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Common Council requests the Departments of Street Sanitation and Public
Works to develop a display in the City Hall lobby which will include examples
of items which can and cannot be recycled along with free informational
pamphlets on the recycling program.
ADOPTED.
No. 129
BY: MR. HIGGINS
AUTHORIZATION FOR FEE AND PERMIT WAIVER FOR PORTABLE SIGN PROMOTING
DEC. 8 CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FUND RAISER
WHEREAS: Cystic Fibrosis is a congenital disease most often afflicting
children and is characterized by chronic infection of the respiratory tract and
pancreatic insufficiency; and
WHEREAS: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has scheduled a fund-raising event
in Downtown Buffalo for Tuesday, December 8; and
WHEREAS: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation seeks permission to place a portable
sign promoting their fund raiser for one (1) week preceding said event.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That this Common Council authorize waiver of all permits and fees and further
waives the provision for review by this Common Council pursuant to Sec. 387-20
of the Codes of the City of Buffalo.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 130
BY: MRS. LOTEMPIO AND MR PERLA
IDENTIFY AND DIRECT FINE AMOUNTS COLLECTED IN CITY HOUSING COURT
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
WHEREAS: City Housing Court has taken a hard line in dealing with
violators of the City of Buffalo's housing codes and ordinances; and
WHEREAS: As a result of this upscaled enforcement, the City Housing Court
has assessed and collected a sharp increase in fines over the past six months
and has directed this revenue to the City of Buffalo; and
WHEREAS: A question exists as to whether 100% of the total fines collected
are directed to the city and deposited into the general fund or a specialized
account; and
WHEREAS: The city needs every bit of revenue to field an effective
Inspection Department for proper enforcement of it's housing codes and
ordinances; and
WHEREAS: By identifying and reporting all revenue directed to the city from
housing court, the city could then transfer this revenue to the Department of
Inspections and Community Revitalization to be used in the hiring of new
inspectors and to aid and enhance the Department in housing enforcement
services.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Common Council requests the Director of the Division of Treasury to
identify and report the account number and the exact amount of revenue received
by the city from Housing Court; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
The Corporation Counsel be directed to prepare legislation to allow the
transfer of all revenue received from Housing Court to the Department of
Inspections and Community Revitalization for the hiring of new inspectors and
the enhancement of housing enforcement services; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT:
The Division of Treasury file a response with the City Clerk's Office by 2:00
P.M. Thursday, November 19, 1992.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE COMMISSIONER OF INSPECTIONS AND
COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION, THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE AND
THE CORPORATION COUNSEL.
No. 131
BY: MR. PERLA
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 269 - LODGING HOUSES
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Section 269-3 of Chapter 269 of the Code of the City of Buffalo
amended to read as follows:
S269-3. License required.
No person, firm or corporation shall occupy, use or maintain any building
or portion thereof as a lodging house nor conduct a lodging house in any
building or portion thereof without first obtaining a license therefor from the
Director of Licenses and Permits. No license shall be issued unless the owner
or lessee or the agent of the owner or lessee as designated in Section
269-4(A)(1) hereof resides on the premises of the lodging house or within five
hundred feet of the premises. The application for such license shall be
prepared by and obtained from the Director of Licenses and Permits. The
application shall require only such information as is pertinent to the conduct,
use, occupancy and maintenance of a lodging house, together with the
information required in 269-4 hereof. Each application, including an
application for the reissuance of a license, shall be referred to the
Commissioner of Fire for compliances with applicable fire and safety laws, to
the Commissioner of Police for the police record of applicant or applicant's
agent and to the Commissioner of Health for his approval as to conditions of
health and sanitation.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 132
BY: MR. ZUCHLEWSKI
REVIEW OF CHARTER REVISION EXPENSES
WHEREAS: The Buffalo Common Council has raised several questions
regarding the expenses of the Charter
Revision Commission on several occasions during the past few months, and
WHEREAS: Even though the Common Council had allocated only $1.00 for their
expenses, the Charter Revision Commission was authorized by the Mayor to spend
up to $20,000 on "necessary" expenses, and
WHEREAS: In a legal opinion dated September 2, 1992, the Corporation
Counsel's office gave the Comptroller a legal opinion compelling him to pay for
these "necessary" expenses, and
WHEREAS: As part of this opinion of Municipal Home Rule Law, the State
Comptroller's Office states that the statute authorizes expenses for informing
voters only, "not for the purpose of promoting a particular view," and
WHEREAS: In the weekend before election day, television commercials appeared
on local stations urging voters to vote "yes" on local propositions 1 and 2,
and
WHEREAS: In addition, pamphlets were passed out in front of the voting
booths urging people to vote "yes" on the local propositions, and
WHEREAS: Not only does it appear the ads were in direct conflict with state
law but they also blatantly lied to potential voters by stating the charter
proposals would "cut taxes
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That this Common Council direct the Comptroller
to withhold payment on any bill submitted to his office for payment of these
television advertisements or "vote yes" pamphlets because of the apparent
violation of state Municipal Home Rule Law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Common Council request the Charter Revision
Commission to file a list of the names of private donors for expenses incurred.
ADOPTED.
No. 133
BY: MESSRS. ZUCHLEWSKI, HIGGINS AND BELL
WATER TASTE AND ODOR
WHEREAS: Last year, the Common Council investigated the poor quality
of the water in the City of Buffalo, and
WHEREAS: At that time, we were informed that the problem was thought to be
either algae or zebra mussels or a combination of both, and
WHEREAS: At that time, we were told that measures were being taken to
correct the problem which included using potassium permanganate to oxidize
organic matter, chlorine to kill zebra mussels and carbon filtration to help
reduce the foul taste, and
WHEREAS: These problems of an unusually foul water taste and even an odor
have returned to the City water supply this fall, and
WHEREAS: Even though water users were forced to endure an 11.8% rate
increase, they are being compelled to purchase bottled water for their use, and
WHEREAS: With rate hikes looming in the future in order to rebuild our
crumbling water supply system, water users should, at the very least, be able
to drink the water they are being charged for,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That this Common Council request a report from the Commissioner of Public
Works, the Water Board and the Water Authority on the reasons for the current
taste and odor problems in the City of Buffalo and the plans for dealing with
this problem now and in the future.
ADOPTED.
No. 134
BY: MESSRS. ZUCHLEWSKI, AMOS AND FAHEY
PROTECTION FOR CITY WORKERS WHO DISCLOSE WRONGDOING IN CITY GOVERNMENT
WHEREAS: The recent course of events in the Buffalo Parks Department
requires that changes be made so that any similar illegal activities do not
recur in the future within any department in the City of Buffalo; and
WHEREAS: The employees of the Parks Department knew of wrongdoing within the
department but were unable to disclose any information to their supervisor and
had no other avenue
to report the wrongdoing without fear of losing their jobs; and
WHEREAS: Legislation is now needed so that those willing to step forward have
the proper avenue to lodge their complaint and that those disclosing
information are protected after they report any abuses or wrongdoing; and
WHEREAS: Under no circumstances should any employee suffer from any penalty
for disclosing wrongdoing within any department in the City of Buffalo; and
WHEREAS: Those who are willing to disclose wrongdoing should be assured that
they will be protected under City law similar to Federal mandates and
guidelines established in the Civil Service Law of New York.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Common Council direct the Law Department to draft a Charter Amendment
which would:
1. Mirror that of the Federal mandates and Civil Service Law of New York to
protect employees of the City of Buffalo who disclose wrongdoing within any
department of the City of Buffalo.
2. Have an individual in an authoritative position removed as a employee of
the City when it is proven that said individual harasses or intimidates any
person making a disclosure of wrongdoing.
3. Allow an city employee to go directly to a law enforcement agency such as
the Erie County District Attorney or United States Attorney to disclose any
wrongdoing they believe may be taking place; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
The City Clerk send copies of this resolution to Erie County District Attorney
Kevin Dillon, United States Attorney Dennis Vacco and the City of Buffalo Civil
Service Commission for their input into the drafting of said legislation.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, U.S.
ATTORNEY, AND THE NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
No. 135
BY: MR. ZUCHLEWSKI
RECALIBRATE PARKING METERS IN SMALL BUSINESS DISTRICTS TO $0.25
FEE FOR PARKING
WHEREAS: The 1992-93 City of Buffalo budget calls for an increase
of all parking meter rates from $.25 per hour to $.50 per hour; and
WHEREAS: The rate increase for meters has been denounced by small business
owners throughout the city because of fear that the increases will adversely
effect their businesses; and
WHEREAS: The 100% meter rate increase from $0.25 to $0.50 will make short
term parking in small business districts less desirable for patrons shopping in
the small business district. Patrons may opt to do business in plazas or
suburban malls where parking is free; and
WHEREAS: With the added financial stress of new taxation and recent property
reassessments combined with timely economic pressures, more and more small
businesses are finding themselves financially strapped and more dependent upon
a steady flow of patronage to survive; and
WHEREAS: Recalibrating parking meters to $0.25 per hour or $0.25 per 1/2
hour would allow better turnover of parking spaces in the small business
districts and also suit the short term parking needs of small business patrons
to ultimately enhance the success of small businesses through out the city.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Common Council requests the Director of Parking Violations Bureau to
research the cost of recalibrating parking meters back to rates of $0.25 per
hour or $0.25 per 1/2 hour, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
The Director of Parking Violations Bureau file a report detailing the cost of
recalibrating parking meters back to $0.25 per hour or $0.25 per 1/2 hour by
2:00 P.M. Thursday, November 19, 1992.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION
AND FINANCE.
No. 136
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, 1994, conditional upon the persons so
appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with
the City Clerk:
Archie L. Amos, Jr. Peter J. Savage
Ann M. Angelo Brenda Sciortino
Jody H. Bailey Wanda Stevens
Norman M. Bakos Thomas M. Tarapacki
Jeanine Baran John Verbocy
Jo Marie Barone Helen M. Wagner
Clifford Bell Rosetta J. Walden
Daniel Blum Artha L. Williams
Joseph S. Bongiovanni Michael A. Williams
Joseph R. Brucato S. Denice Zeigler
Judith C. Chrosniak Donald O. Allen
Gerald A. Chwalinski Barbara Bolden
David A. Collins Jesse J. Carmichael
Alfred T. Coppola Louise Clyburn
Douglas E. Covell, Jr. Alfonso Cohill
Donna M. Davis Julia A. Danahy
Joe D. Davis Belencia Davis
Adele Drajem Thomas L. Franczyk
John H. Emmons James Folan
Wendy S. Eschborn Janice M. Gardner
Thomas M. Fitzpatrick James B. Games
Mary E. Fix Gregory Hopkins
John Foschio James J. Kaney
Kathryn M. Gould Terrance O. Lewis
Mary Lou Hooper Raymond K. McGurn
Linnie Jorden Margaret M. O'Rourke
Kevin M. KelIey Karen M-. McKeague
Joyce Kuc Sandra J. Matzler
Linda L. Lewis Francisco Perez
Rosemarie LoTempio Eugene A. Pinkard
Vincent J. Lovallo Justyne Rakoczynski
John J. Lynch Catherine Roberts
Kaaren L. Lynch Catherine N. Sexton
Carol A. Mahiques Mark H. Skiercznnski
Susan M. Malesky Alan P. Tober
Bryant K. McCoy William Sheehan, Jr.
Charles L. Michaux III Brian M. Higgins
William M. Nowak Barbara A. Lewis
Richard F. Okoniewski Veronica K. Lockwood
Corine L. Parks Donald R. Lee
Valaine Perez Yvette M. Lucas
Carl A. Perla, Jr. James B. Milroy
James W. Pitts Roberta Cates
Sandra McGowan Stanley H. Cieslar
Charles E. McGriff Anna Salas
Mary T. Hoefler
TOTAL: 92
ADOPTED.
No. 137
BY: MR. ZUCHLEWSKI
Appointments Commissioners of Deeds
That the following persons are hereby appointed as Commissioner
of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 1994, conditional upon the persons so
appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with
the City Clerk:
Louis N. Blatt
Ronald G. Brophy
Jennie D'Angelo
Anne DeGeorge
Anne G. Fiansburg
Luann M. Goettel
Carole R. Grensuer
Eugene N. Grzechowiak
Carolyn C. Kaiser
Constance V. McMillan
Charles A. Mecca
Catherine A. Napier
Susan Nowak
Lisa M. Palesh
Daniel Sansanese
Sophie P. Sausner
Grace K. Tennant
Diane T. Towkacz
Kimberly A. Ziomkowski
TOTAL: 19
ADOPTED.
No. 138
BY: MR. ZUCHLEWSKI
FELICITATIONS AND/OR IN MEMORIAMS
Attached hereto are Felicitations or In Memoriams sponsored by
members of the Common Council:
Felicitation for 100th Anniversary Immanuel Lutheran Church
By Councilmember Bakos
Felicitation for St. John Kanty Centennial
By Councilmember Franczyk
Felicitation for John J. Trigilio
By Councilmember LoTempio
and the City Clerk is hereby directed to have the above resolutions framed at a
cost not to exceed Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($7.50) each.
ADOPTED.
No. 139
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
CIVIL SERVICE Tuesday, NOV 17, 1992 9:30 AN
FINANCE Tuesday, NOV 17, 1992
Immediately Following Civil Service
LEGISLATION Tuesday, NOV 17, 1992 2:00 PM
ECON. DEV. Wed., NOV 18, 1992, 10:00 PM-Rm 1417
ANCILLARY COMMITTEES
Public Hearing/Allentown Monday, Nov 16, 1992, 7:00 PM
Public Hearing/CATV Tuesday Nov 17, 1992 7:30 PM
Public Hearing/CATV Thursday Nov 19, 1992 7:30 PM
No. 140
On motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Pitts, the Council adjourned
at 3:30 P.M.
Charles L. Michaux, III
City Clerk
Meeting reported by Leonard G. Sciolino, Council and Committee Reporter.