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1No. 10
Common Council
Proceedings
of the
City of Buffalo
Regular Meeting, May 3, 1993
Adjourned Session May 5, 1993
Adjourned Session May 6, 1993
Adjourned Session May 7, 1993
Adjourned Session May 10, 1993
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. Pills - 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. Pills, Chairman,
George K. Arthur, Alfred T. Coppola, Eugene M. Fahey, Carl A. PerIa, Jr.
Members
CLAIMS COMMITTEE
: Brian Higgins, Chairman, Archie L. Amos, David Franczyk,
Rosemarie LoTempio, Dale Zuchlewski, Members
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Clifford Bell, Chairman, Archie L Amos, Jr.,
David Collins, David A. Franczyk. Alfred Coppola. James W. Pills, 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 Pills, 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. PerIa, 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. Pills, Chairman, Hon. Archie L. Amos,
Hon. Brian M. Higgins, Hon. Rosemarie LoTempio, Dale Zuchlewski.
PARKS DEPARTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:
James W. Pills, 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.
CareIa, 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
Monday, May 3 , 1993
at 2:00 P.M.
PRESENT- George K. Arthur, President of the Council, and Council
Members Amos, Bell, Collins, Coppola, Fahey, Franczyk, Higgins, LoTempio,
Pitts, and Zuchlewski- 13.
ABSENT- Bakos, Perla-2.
On a motion by Mr. Fahey, seconded by Mr. Pitts, the minutes of the stated
meeting held on April 27, 1993 were approved.
FROM THE MAYOR
No. 1
1993-94 Budget
The following is a list of Local Laws, Ordinance Amendments and
Resolutions that are hereby being submitted with the 1993-94 Budget.
1) Increase monthly allowance for recipients of City Police and Fire
pensions by $25.00.
2) Legislation to close three fire companies effective January 1, 1994.
3) Mandatory inspections of multiple dwellings every three years.
4) Revise Charter to have department personnel verify the receipt of goods
and services instead of Audit Inspectors.
5) Impose a 5% ticket fee on City owned venues.
6) Create a Division of Collections under the Department of Audit and
Control.
7) Reduce health insurance costs for elected and exempt officials by only
providing the least expensive policy.
8) Instituting fees for alarm monitoring companies and for institutions with
alarms hard wired to City police and/or fire stations.
9) Revise fines for trash violations.
10) Increase various fees in the Engineering Division.
11) Increase various fees in the Buildings Division.
12) Fee increases in Parks Department and City Clerk.
13) Various Parking Enforcement ordinances to codify administrative
procedures.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
No. 2
Schedule Of 1993 Council Budget Hearings
WEDNESDAY - MAY 5TH CHAIR: COPPOLA
9:00 A.M. COMMON COUNCIL
PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
CITY CLERK
9:15 A.M. MAYOR - EXECUTIVE
-VITAL STATISTICS
-ZONING BOARD
-SENIOR CITIZENS
-STADIUM & AUDITORIUM
-PILOT FIELD STADIUM
-MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM DIV.
-PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND
9:30 A.M. -CORPORATION COUNSEL
ASSESSMENT
WEDNESDAY - MAY 5TH CHAIR: BELL
10:00 A.M. ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
BUDGET
F.C.A.
-LABOR RELATIONS
PARKING ENFORCEMENT
-METERS/ENFORCEMENT
-PARKING VIOLATIONS BUR.
-TOWING/STORAGE
TREASURY
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY - MAY 5TH CHAIR: LOTEMPIO
2:00 P.M. GENERAL SERVICES
PURCHASE
-INVENTORY & STORES
2:30 P.M. STREET SANITATION
PARKS - GENERAL OFFICE
-PARKS DIVISION
-RECREATION
MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTH.
THURSDAY - MAY 6TH CHAIR: AMOS
9:00 A.M. POLICE
-COMMISSIONER'S OFF.
-ADMINISTRATION
-PROFESSIONAL STDS.
-PUBLIC AFFAIRS
-SPECIAL SERVICES
-ADMIN. /INTELLIGENCE
-TACTICAL DIVISION
-INVESTIGATIONS DIV.
-FIELD SERVICES
-PATROL SERVICES
-ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
-ADMINISTRATIVE
-MANAGEMENT SERVICES
-MAINTENANCE
-COMMUNICATIONS/RECORDS
10:00 A.M. FIRE
-FIRE FIGHTING SERV.
-FIRE PREVENTION
-FIRE BOAT
-ADMINISTRATIVE
-TRAINING
-ALARM SYSTEM
-STATION MAINTENANCE
-AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT
THURSDAY - MAY 6TH CHAIR: BAKOS
2:00 P.M. COMPTROLLER
-AUDIT
-ACCOUNTING
-DATA PROCESSING
-REAL ESTATE
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
CONVENTION CENTER MGMT.
KLEINHANS
ARTS COUNCIL BFLO./COUNTY
THURSDAY - MAY 6TH CHAIR: PERLA
6:00 P.M. ART GALLERIES/FINE ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
-EL MUSEO FRANCISCO OLLER Y DIAGO RI VERA
-MOLLYOLGA ART CLASSES
-C.E.P.A.
-JUST BUFFALO LITERARY CENTER
-QRS ARTS FOUNDATION
-BIG ORBIT GALLERY
-EASTSIDE COALITION OF ARTS
-WNY INST. ARTS IN EDUCATION
-HALLWALLS GALLERY
-ADAM MICKIEWICZ
-BURCHFIELD ART CENTER
-SQUEAKY WHEEL
PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS/ETC
-ALLEYWAY THEATER
-SHAKESPEARE IN DEL. PARK
-INNER CITY BALLET
-EMPIRE STATE BALLET
-THEATER OF YOUTH COMPANY (TOY)
-UJIMA THEATER COMPANY
-BUFFALO ENSEMBLE THEATER
-YOUNG AUDIENCES OF WNY
-COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
GEMINI DANCE
-PICK OF THE CROP
FRIDAY - MAY 7TH CHAIR: FRANCZYK
9:00 A.M. PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING
BUILDINGS
LICENSES & PERMITS
WATER
INSPECT.& COMM. REVITAL.
HSG.& PROP. INSPECT.
COMM. REVITALIZATION
FRIDAY - MAY 7TH CHAIR: ARTHUR
2:00 P.M. CIVIC BODIES
LARGE CULTURAL/CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
-DR. LORD'S LIBRARY
-ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERY
-PHILHARMONIC
-BUFFALO SCHJOLA CONTORUM
-MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
-STUDIO ARENA
-SHEA'S O'CONNELL
-ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
-GBAC 1993 WORLD GAMES
-BUFFALO NAVAL PARK
-1490 ENTERPRISES INC.
FRIDAY - MAY 7TH CHAIR: ZUCHLEWSKI
6:00 P.M. BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY - MAY 10TH CHAIR: HIGGINS
9:00 A.M. HUMAN RESOURCES
-HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS
-SUBSTANCE ABUSE
-URBAN AFFAIRS
-EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
-YOUTH
-VETERANS HELP. VETS
10:00 A.M. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
-PLANNING
-DEVELOPMENT
MONDAY - MAY 10TH CHAIR: COLLINS
2:00 P.M. CIVIC BODIES (CONTINUED) PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS (CONTINUED)
-AMHERST SAXOPHONE SOCIETY
-CHOPIN SINGING SOCIETY
-GREATER BUFFALO OPERA COMPANY
-BUFFALO GUITAR QUARTET
-KAVINOKY THEATER
2:30 P.M. SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
-LEGAL AID BUREAU
-LEGAL SERVICES FOR ELDERLY
-NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES
-OFFICE OF URBAN INITIATIVES
-INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
-WNY INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
-PARENTS ANONYMOUS
-DEMONSTRATION EMP. PROJ.
-HOUSING ASSIST. CTR.
3:00 P.M. YOUTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
-BOY'S AND GIRL'S CLUBS .
GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL
-BE A FRIEND PROGRAM
-JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BUFFALO
-CAMPFIRE COUNCIL
-HUMBOLDT YMCA
-LITTLE LEARNERS DAY CARE
-D'YOUVILLE PORTER SUMMER PROG.
-INVADERS ATHLETIC CLUB
3:30 P.M. ELDERLY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
-COUNCIL OF SENIOR CITIZEN CLUBS
-WILLIAM/EMSLIE SENIOR CENTER
-GRACE MANOR NURSING HOME
-FRIENDS TO THE ELDERLY
MONDAY - MAY 10TH CHAIR: PITTS
4:00 P.M NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
-COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION
-MASTEN HUMAN SERVICES
-MASTEN BLOCK CLUB COALITION
-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
-POLISH COMMUNITY CENTER
-SO. BFLO. COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
-WALDEN/BAILEY COMMUNITY SERVICES
-WESTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING
-WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SERV. (MASS.)
4:30 P.M -AFRICAN/AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
-NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION CTR.
-SENECA/BABCOCK COMMUNITY CTR.
-VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
-A.B.L.E.Y.
-OLD FIRST WARD COMMUNITY CENTER
-BAILEY/DELAVAN COMMUNITY CENTER
LANGSTON HUGHES INSTITUTE
ELLICOTT HUMAN SERVICES
-E. BUFFALO COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP
NATIVE AMERICAN COMMITTEE
5:00 P.M. -NATIONAL CONF. CHRISTIANS AND JEWS
-SALVATION ARMY
-BROADWAY/FILLMORE AREA BUSINESS
-BUFFALO-RZESZOW SISTER CITIES
-F.L.A.R.E.
-KENSINGTON/BAILEY
-C.R.U.C.I.A.L
-HISPANICS UNITED
-CONCERNED ECUMENICAL MINISTRY
5:30 P.M. DISABLEDSERVICE/SELF-IMPROVEMENT ORGANIZATIONS
-SILVER WHEELS FOOTBALL
-NIAGARA, FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE
-NIAGARA FRONTIER VOC. REHAB. CENTER
-LITERACY VOLUNTEERS
-COMM. SERV. FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY
DISABLED
MONDAY - MAY 10TH CHAIR: FAHEY
6:00 P.M. HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
-ASSN. FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE
-BUFFALO HEARING AND SPEECH
-WELLNESS INSTITUTE
-W.N.Y. UNITED AGAINST DRUGS
-CHILD CARE COALITION
-E.P.I.C.
-ST. ADALBERT'S
-BENEDICT HOUSE
-MEALS ON WHEELS
-SOUTH BUFFALO COMM. TABLE
-RHODE ISLAND FOOD CENTER
-FOOD BANK OF WNY
-WNY INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT
-NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CTR.
-LIFE TRANSITIONS CENTER
-CENTRAL REFERRAL SERVICE, INC.
7:00 P.M. FIRE PREVENTION/OTHER ACTIVITIES
-FIRE SURVIVAL CENTER
-FRIENDS OF OLMSTEAD PARKS
-THEODORE ROOSEVELT INAUG. SITE
-FRIENDS OF THE BUFFALO RIVER
-OTHERS
RESOLUTIONS
No. 3
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment Chapter 16 - Finance
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Section 16.19 of Article IV of Chapter 16 of the Code of the City of
Buffalo be amended to read as follows:
Section 16.19. Verification and certification of the delivery of goods and
services.
A. The receipt of any goods, merchandise, supplies or service purchased by the
City of Buffalo having a total value of [five] one hundred [$500.00] $100.00
dollars or more shall be certified by the designated employee or employees of
the city department receiving the goods or services [and verified by the
Auditor of the city] in the manner prescribed herein.
B. The employee receiving any goods or service on behalf of the city shall
affix the following certification on the packing slip, delivery ticket invoice
or copy of the purchase or service order in the following manner:
I HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THE
GOODS LISTED WERE RECEIVED UNOPENED, UNDAMAGED AND/OR THAT THE SERVICES WERE
RENDERED, EXCEPT AS NOTED BELOW, PER ORDER # _________
PRINT NAME ____________________________________
DEPARTMENT ___________________________________
SIGNATURE _____________________________________
DATE ___________________________________________
EXCEPTIONS ____________________________________
Said copy shall be forwarded to the Comptroller's office.
C. Such merchandise, goods, supplies or other articles shall not be used or
removed from the original packages until the quantity, quality and certificate
of receipt have been duly completed and affixed as provided herein [except upon
permission of the Auditor of the city to use the goods or services or upon
inability to notify the Auditor and determination of the department head or
designated employee that unnecessary delays in municipal work would result from
strict adherence hereto.].
[D. Purchase of goods or services under five hundred dollars ($500.00) may,
from time to time, be inspected by the Auditor of the city when, in his
judgment, the interest of the city will be served.]
D.[E.] Exceptions. This section not apply to contracts for public
improvements, construction, demolition or professional services.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter under
lined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 4
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 35 - Personnel Policies
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Section 35-33 of Chapter 35 be amended to read as follows:
S 35-33. Hospital and medical insurance.
Hospital and medical insurance for elected and appointed officers and
employees shall be as defined herein:
[A. Basic plan outline. The city will provide the Blue Cross and Blue
Shield hospital and medical insurance plan as listed below to each eligible
employee at no cost to the employee. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan to be
provided is as follows:
(1) Blue Cross and Blue Shield 82/83.
(2) Major medical: deductible of fifty dollars ($50.); lifetime maximum of
one million dollars ($1,000,000).
(3) Drug prescription rider: co-pay of three dollars ($3.), without
contraceptives.
(4) Blue Cross and Blue Shield Riders No. 8: dependents to age twenty-three
(23).
(5) Psychiatric Rider No. 21.]
A. Coverage. The city will provide to each eligible employee, commencing on
July 1, 1993, the least expensive or "Base Plan" (i.e. requires no or the
least employee contribution), hospital and medical insurance plan made
available under the then current collective bargaining agreement with its white
collar employees.
B. Alternate medical insurance coverage. The city will provide to each
eligible employee at the time
oftheemployee'sinitialenrollmenttheopportunitytoenroll in [either Blue Cross
and Blue Shield or one (1) of the following health maintenance organizations:
Community Blue, Independent Health or Health Care Plan] any of the hospital and
medical insurance plans provided under the then current collective bargaining
agreement with its white collar employees.
[C. Basic health maintenance organization plan outline.
An employee choosing to enroll in a health maintenance organization
shall be provided with the following coverage:
(1) Independent Health:
(a) Plan No. 059.
(b) Basic plan: unmarried dependent coverage to age nineteen (19).
(c) Rider III: prescription drug rider of three dollars ($3.), without
contraceptives.
(d) Rider IV: prosthetic devices and medical appliances.
Rider VIII: unmarried full-time dependent student coverage to age
twenty-three (23).
(2) Health Care Plan:
(a) Basic plan: unmarried dependent coverage to age nineteen (19).
Prescription drug coverage of three dollars ($3.), with contraceptives.
(c) Unmarried full-time dependent student coverage to age twenty-five (25).
(3) Community Blue:
(a) Basic plan: unmarried dependent coverage to age nineteen (19).
Prescription drug coverage of three dollars ($3.), without
contraceptives.
(c) Unmarried full-time dependent student coverage to age twenty-five (25).]
(C) Alternate medical insurance deduction. Should the monthly premium
payment for coverage in the plan chosen by the employee exceed the monthly
premium payment paid for the "Base Plan", the difference in the premium payment
between the plan selected by the employee and the "Base Plan" as determined on
January 1 of that year, or such other annual date as may be established by the
City, shall be deducted from the employee's paycheck.
[D. Alternate medical insurance deduction. Should the monthly premium payment
for coverage in a health maintenance organization exceed the monthly premium
payment paid to Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the difference in the premium
payment between the health maintenance organization selected by the employee
and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan presently provided shall be deducted
from the employee's paycheck.]
D. Open enrollment. Subsequent to an employee's initial enrollment in a
medical insurance plan, each employee eligible for medical insurance coverage
shall be given an annual opportunity to replace his or her present clan with
any of the medical insurance plans available under the then current collective
bargaining agreement with the City white collar employees. Said opportunity
shall be provided during the open enrollment period. The open enrollment
period shall occur simultaneously with the City's open enrollment period for
all city employees. This provision shall also apply to an employee receiving
pursuant to subsection H.
[E. Open enrollment. Subsequent to an employee's initial enrollment in a
medical insurance plan, each employee eligible for medical insurance coverage
shall be given an annual opportunity to replace his or her present plan with
either Blue Cross and Blue Shield or one (1) of the three (3) health
maintenance organization plans. Said opportunity shall be provided during the
open enrollment period. The open enrollment period shall occur simultaneously
with the city's open enrollment period for all city employees. This provision
shall also apply to an employee receiving benefits pursuant to Subsection I.]
[F.] E. Payment in lieu of medical insurance coverage.
(1) An employee entitled to family medical insurance coverage as provided
above may elect to waive said coverage if the employee's spouse has family
medical insurance coverage.
(2) An employee waiving coverage shall be required to show proof of the
spouse's coverage to the Division of Labor Relations. An employee who desires
to waive his or her medical insurance coverage shall notify the Division of
Labor Relations, in writing, and such waiver of coverage shall be effective on
the first day of the month following thirty (30) days of receipt of such
notification. Each employee waiving coverage will receive the sum of [sixty
dollars ($60.) per month) two hundred fifty dollars ($250.) quarterly, to be
paid by separate check on March 30, June 30, September 30 and December 30 of
each year.
(3) Should the spouse's coverage be terminated for any reason, the employee
shall immediately notify the Division of Labor Relations in writing. Upon such
notification, the employee's medical insurance coverage will be reinstated, and
the employee will be provided family medical insurance coverage without any
lapse in coverage.
(4) An employee who has waived his or her medical insurance coverage and who
desires to reinstate such medical insurance coverage shall notify the Division
of Labor Relations in writing. Such coverage shall be reinstated on the first
day of the month following thirty (30) days of receipt of such notification by
the Division of Labor Relations.
(5) The above provision shall also apply to an employee who, upon retirement,
receives benefits pursuant to Subsection [I] H.
(6) If an employee and his or her spouse are both employed by the city, then
one (1) employee shall accept the medical coverage program and the other shall
receive a payment in lieu of medical insurance coverage.
[G.] F. Medical leave of absence without pay. Medical insurance shall
be provided to an employee on a medical leave of absence without pay for the
length of each leave (or extension thereof) or one (1) consecutive twelve-month
period, whichever is less. An employee on a medical leave shall receive
medical benefits identical to those provided during the employee's employment.
An employee returning to city service from a medical leave shall have his or
her medical insurance reinstated on the first day of the month following the
employee's return, provided that timely application is made to the Division of
Labor Relations.
[H.] G. Maternity leave without pay. An employee on a maternity leave
without pay shall be treated in the same manner as an employee on a medical
leave of absence without pay.
[I.] H. Medical insurance upon retirement.
(1) Each eligible employee [shall receive], commencing on July 1. 1993, upon
retirement, shall be entitled to enroll during their retirement, in the least
expensive or "Base Plan" (i.e. requires no or the least employee contribution),
hospital and medical insurance plan made available under the then current
collective bargaining agreement with the City's white collar employees [until
death, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan as listed below at no cost to the
employee:
(a) Blue Cross and Blue Shield 82/83.
(b) Major medical: deductible of fifty dollars ($50.); lifetime maximum of
one million dollars ($1,000,000).
(c) Drug prescription rider co-pay of three dollars ($3.), without
contraceptives.
(d) Blue Cross and Blue Shield Riders No. 8: dependents
to age twenty-three (23).]
(2) Each eligible employee shall have the option to select any alternate
medical insurance coverage with the corresponding alternate medical insurance
deductions as provided in subsections B, C and D provided that any differential
monthly payments shall be paid directly by the retiree to the City.
[(2)] (3) An employee shall become eligible for this benefit, provided that all
of the following conditions are met at the time of retirement:
(a) The employee must retire from the city through the New York State
Retirement System and begin receiving pension payments immediately following
the employee's retirement from city service as well as continue receiving said
pension payments.
(b) The employee must have had at least ten(10) years of service with the
city.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 5
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 109 - Buildings, Numbering Of
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Section 109-2 of Chapter 109 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be
amended to read as follows:
109-2. Numbering system; furnishing of number.
All lots fronting on any street shall be numbered alternately, with the
odd numbers on one side and the even numbers on the other. Each twenty (20)
feet, including all cross streets, shall be counted as a number. It shall be
the duty of the City Engineer to furnish any owner applying therefor the number
or numbers belonging to or embraced within the limits of his lot. Fees for
permits or verifications shall be provided in Chapter 175, Fees.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 6
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 129 - Certificate Of Occupancy
In order to ensure continued compliance with the building codes
by multiple dwellings and to protect the life, health and safety of residents,
the Common Council has determined that certificates of occupancy should be
reviewed periodically and therefore, the Common Council of the City of Buffalo
does hereby ordain as follows:
That Chapter 129 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to add two
new sections as follows:
Section 129-9. Expiration of Certificate of Occupancy.
A. General. Effective July 1, 1993, a certificate of occupancy required for
a multiple dwelling, pursuant to Chapter 129 of this Code and/or other
applicable laws and ordinances, issued prior to, on, or after the effective
date of this Section, shall expire three (3) years after the date of its
issuance, unless sooner revoked pursuant to Section 129-8.
B. Certificate of Occupancy issued prior to November l, 1990. Within one
hundred twenty (120) days after the effective date of this Section, the owner
of a multiple dwelling issued a certificate of occupancy prior to November l,
1990 shall file an application for a certificate pursuant to Section 129-2. The
Commissioner shall issue or deny a certificate of occupancy pursuant to Section
129-3 within a reasonable time after final inspection. The prior issued
certificate of occupancy shall remain valid pending the Commissioner's
determination.
C. Conditional Certificate of Occupancy. In order the fulfill the
requirements of this Section, the Commissioner may issue a conditional
certificate of occupancy pursuant to Section 129-3(E).
D. Fees. There shall be a fee as provided in Section 129-5 for any
certificate of occupancy required under this Section.
E. Exemption. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to owner
occupied dwellings with two units or less.
Section 129-10. Nontransferability of Certificate
of Occupancy.
Effective July 1, 1993, a certificate of occupancy issued to a building as
required pursuant to Chapter 129 of this Code and/or other applicable laws and
ordinances may not be transferred or assigned and shall be void upon transfer
of title to the building for which it is issued.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE THE WHOLE.
No. 7
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 137 - Code Enforcement
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Section 137-7 of Chapter 137 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be
amended to read as follows:
Type of Initial Additional Maximum
Violation Fine Penalty Penalty Total
Class B
Excessive [$21.00] [$21.00] [$21.00] $63.00]
amounts if bulk $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $600.00
trash, , unbundled trash, 216-15 of
Chapter 216 and Article I of Chapter 341
Class E
Illegal dumping,[$1,050.00][$1,050.00][$1,050.00] [$3,150.00]
$1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $4,500.00
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 8
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 85. 361 And 309 Of Chapter 175 - Fees
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Chapter 85, 361 and 309 of Chapter 175 - Fees of the Code of the
City of Buffalo, be amended to read as follows:
Fee
Chapter 85, Bait Dippers
85-3, commercial bait dipping
per application
Wholesaler, per year [$105.00] $135.00
Retailer, per year [$ 52.50] $ 65.00
Chapter 361, Records
361-8, Filing of certain papers or records
For a search of the $ 10.00
records and furnishing a
certificate of marriage registration
For a search of the marriage $ 1.00
records filed in the Clerk's office
For a search of the marriage $ 11.00
records and furnishing a non-
certified copy of marriage
certificate for genealogical purposes
For the issuance of a license $ 25.00
of marriage and for the furnishing of a certificate of marriage registration
upon receipt of the return of the marriage license properly endorsed and
completed by the person who shall have solemnized the marriage in accordance
with the laws of the State of New York
For use of a marriage room in the [$ 10.00] $ 10.50
City Clerk's office during the
performance of a marriage ceremony
For preparing and furnishing a $ 1.00
copy of a resolution or other
paper filed in the Clerk's Office
For comparison of a copy prepared [$ 1.00] $ 1.25
by the applicant of a resolution or other
paper filed in the Clerk's office
For furnishing the form and filing [$10.00] $ 20.00
and docketing an application for
appointment to the office of the
Commissioner of Deeds
For furnishing photographic copies $ 0.25
of papers on file in the Clerk's
office, not including the fee for
certification per page
For furnishing in booklet form a $10.00
printed copy of the Common Council
Proceedings of the City of Buffalo
for each meeting
For a yearly subscription to the $175.00
Common Council Proceedings of the
City of Buffalo
For furnishing a single copy of [$1.00] $ 1.25
the City Record
For a yearly subscription of the $175.00
City Record mailed on a weekly
basis
For furnishing a printed volume $250.00
of the Charter and Code of the City of Buffalo,
fee plus New York State sales tax plus
shipping and handling charge
Chapter 309, Parks and Other Open Space 309-28, use of facilities
City Noncity
Resident Resident
GOLF COURSES
Seasonal fee for South [$100.00] $125.00 [$200.00] $250.00
Park, Cazenovia and
Delaware Golf Courses
Youths under 16 and [$ 50.00] $ 65.00 [$200.00] $250.00
senior citizens with
city identification cards
Daily fee for South
Park, Cazenovia and
Delaware Golf Course
(each)
18 holes on Saturday, [$ 8.00] $ 9.00 [$ 12.00] $ 13.00
Sunday or holiday
Seniors and youths [$5.00] $ 6.50 [$ 12.00] $ 13.00
under 16
18 holes on [$6.00] $ 7.50 [$ 10.00] $ 11.50
other days
Seniors and youths [$4.00] $ 5.00 [$ 10.00] $ 11.50
under 16
Reserve tee time, per
reserved house $50.00 $ 50.00
LAWN BOWLING
Seasonal
Per person for [$ 35.00] $ 45.00 [$ 50.00] $ 65.00
Delaware
BENNETT BEACH
Daily:
Per automobile [$2.10] $ 3.00 [$ 2.10] $ 4.00
Per van $ 4.00 $ 5.00
Per bus $ 7.00 $ 7.00
DUPLICATE PERMITS
Each permit [$ 1.60] $ 5.00 [$ 3.15] $10.00
BOAT TRAILER LAUNCHING PERMITS
Seasonal [$10.50] $25.00 [$21.00] $50.00
ICE SKATING
Youths under 18 [$ 0.55] $ .75 [$ 2.10] $ 2.50
and seniors
18 years and over [$ 1.05]$ 1.50 [$ 2.10]$ 2.50
Designated private ice time:
Outdoor rink:
All groups, per hour [$15.75] $40.00 [$15.75] $40.00
Indoor rink:
All groups, other [$80.00] $85.00 [$135.00] $140.00
than developmental league, per hour
Developmental league [$50.00] $55.00 [$135.00] $140.00
(including Explorer league,
Timon and Canisius High School), per hour
Nonresident [$50.00] $55.00
participating with resident or per
individual/
developmental league or per season
high school
Skating lessons, per session $10.00 $10.00
INDOOR NATATORIUM
Daily sessions (except for
the months of July and August)
City of Buffalo residents
with identification cards
Under 18 years and
seniors [$0.55] $.75 [$2.10] $ 2.50
18 years and over [$1.05] $1.50 [$2.10] $ 2.50
Seasonal
Under 18 and [$26.25] $50.00 [$105.00] $150.00
seniors (with city identification cards)
18 years and older [$52.50] $100.00 [$210.00]
$150.00
(with city identification cards)
Designated private swimming
time
[1 or 2 groups] [$52.50] $ 85.00 [$105.00] $140.00
half pool rental, per
group, per hour
Exclusive use of [$105.00] ]$170.00 [$157.50]
$280.00
pool, per hour
Swimming lessons. per $ 10.00 $ 10.00
session
CITY IDENTIFICATION CARDS
Issued to city- [$ 2.00] $ 3.00
residents with valid proof of
residence, each
Parkside Lodge and [$ 25.00] $ 35.00
Cazenovia Casino only;
evenings, weekends and
holidays, per hour
Minimum fee [$100.00] $125.00 [$100.00] $125.00
BAND SHELL RENTAL
Mobile band shell, [$262.50] $400.00 [$262.50] $400.00
per day
DIAMONDS AND FIELDS
Team permit, per [$50.00]$100.00 [$50.00]$100.00
season (grammar schools, high
schools and little leagues excluded)
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 9
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 175 - Fees
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Chapters 96, 107, 169, 189, 361, 413 and 479 of Chapter 175 - Fees,
of the Code of the City of Buffalo, be amended to read as follows:
Fee
Chapter 96, Bonds and Contracts
96-13, Advertisement for Bids
Use of City Plans and Specifications
Non-Refundable Fee:
For project cost less than $50,000 [$26.25] $29.00
For project cost greater than $50,000 [$52.50] $58.00
Chapter 107, Buildings, Moving of
107-1, permits
Moving building upon petition to
Common Council [$200.00] $220.00
Moving building on wheeled vehicle
without consent of Common Council [$ 50.00] $100.00
Chapter 169, Excavations and Quarries
169-6, permit for hauling excavated
material [$ 10.00] $ 11.00
Chapter 189, Flood Damage Prevention
189-24, flood plan review application $ 10.50
flood plan specification $ 40.00
Chapter 361, Records
361-20, copies of public records
Copy
Per page $ 0.25
Where cost exceeds $0.25 per page Actual
cost
thereof
Certifying as to correctness or
authenticity $1.00
Aerial photos $10.00
Maps $1.00
Map certification $10.00
Prints per sheet $5.00
Chapter 413, Streets and Sidewalks
413-4, placement of dumpster on
street, roadway or public place [$ 10.50]$ 12.00
Pavement opening [$ 31.50]$ 35.00
Deposit to cover cost of pavement
replacement [$ 78.75]$ 87.00
Cutting street where the pavement [$ 12.60] $ 14.00
has been certified as inexpedient to repair, per opening
413-37, temporary storage of materials or temporary structures in sidewalk
space or roadway
30-day permit, per foot [$0.30] $ 0.35
Minimum [$10.50] $ 12.00
Sidewalk or roofing contractor
annual permit [$105.00]$115.00
413-41, operation of vehicles over the weight limitations in 385 of State
Vehicle and Traffic Law
Inspection
For the first mile or fraction [$ 10.50,] $ 12.00
thereof traveled by such vehicle plus
on street
For each additional mile [$5.25] $ 6.00
Annual permit, per annum [$210.00] $400.00
413-46, construction or recon- $2.10
struction of sidewalk permit, per lot frontage
413-59, sidewalk cafes
For annual license
To be paid per square foot [$ 1.05]$ 2.00
encroaching upon the city right-of-way
Maximum [$525.00]$750.00
All other temporary encroachments
per day $ 50.00
per year $250.00
413-61, inspection of work done [$ 54.60] $ 60.00
by other than public utility corporation holding franchise from city, per hour
for each inspector required, with minimum of 1 hour per inspection
413-62, inspection of work done [$ 60.00] $ 66.00
by public utility holding franchise
from city per hour for each inspector
required, with minimum of 1 hour per inspection
413-63, permits
To construct canopy or marquee
For first 50 square feet of [$ 42.00] $ 46.00
horizontal area
For each additional 50 square [$ 21.00] $ 23.00
feet or fraction thereof of horizontal area
To construct a sidewalk vault [$ 33.60] $ 37.00
for each 50 square feet or
fraction thereof of city-owned
land occupied by such vault
To construct a curb opening
12 feet and under in length,
for each opening [$ 15.75]$ 18.00
Over 12 feet in length, for [$ 36.75] $ 40.00
each opening
To construct a new sidewalk [$ 21.00]$ 23.00
To make an opening between the curb and property line not entering the roadway
for the installation of repairs of sewer and water connections and for the
installation of service pipes to abutting property from gas mains laid in the
sidewalk area, for each such opening; provided, however, that where a permit to
open a pavement in front of the premises has been obtained in connection with
the same work, no further permit for openings between the curb and the property
line shall be required
To make an opening in the pave- [$ 21.00] $ 23.00
ment for installation or repair
of sewer, water or gas connections,
for each such opening
To install, remove or replace a [$ 33.60] $ 37.00
fuel oil tank, for each 550 gallons or fraction thereof of
tank capacity
To remove or replace an existing [$ 21.00] $ 23.00
gasoline tank, for each such tank
To perform any other work [$ 21.00]$ 23.00
S 413-67, encroachments
Block party permit $ 12.00
Other Street Closings
One block $ 25.00
Each successive block $ 15.00
Chapter 479, Vehicles and Traffic 479-15, load
zone permits
Load zone permits, per linear foot [$ 3.00] $ 5.00
Renewal, per linear foot [$ 3.00] $ 5.00
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 10
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 109 Of Chapter 175 - Fees
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Chapter 109 of Chapter 175-1 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be
amended to read as follows:
109-2. Numberings system; furnishing of number
Address permit $15.00
Address verification $10.00
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 11
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 175 - Fees
(Chapter 129)
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Chapter 129 of Chapter 175 - Fees of the Code of the City of
Buffalo, be amended to read as follows:
Chapter 129, Certificates of Occupancy
129-5, certificates
Conditional certificate for new or altered structure
Existing structures [(in no case should fee exceed $400.00)]
Residential Structures
Base Plus Incremental
Type Fee Fees
Single-family $50.00 None
2-family $75.00 None
3 or more
dwelling units [$70.00] $75.00 [$20.00] $25.00
for each dwelling
unit over 3
(Incremental fee
payable upon
issuance of certificate
Rooming house [$70.00] $75.00 $10.00 for each
rooming unit
over 4
Mixed dwelling and
rooming units [$70.00] $75.00
For each dwelling
unit over 3 [$20.00] $25.00
For each rooming
unit over 4 $10.00
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 12
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 263 Of Chapter 175 - Fees
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Chapter 263 of Chapter 175 - Fees, of the Code of the City of
Buffalo, be amended to read as follows:
Chapter 263, Licenses
263-12, alarm services
Alarm system monitoring business $1,000.00
City alarm connection $1,500.00
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE Of THE WHOLE.
No. 13
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 307 Of Chapter 175 - Fees
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Chapter 307 of Chapter 175-1 be amended to read as follows:
Chapter 307, Parking and Parking Lots
307-8, towing and storage
For towing all 2-axle vehicles, [$78.75], $82.00
motorcycles, boats, small trailers plus
or mobile homes under 25 feet in length to impound area
For each day of storage or [$ 8.00] $ 9.00
fraction thereof after the
first 24 hours
[For towing tractor truck without [$105.00,
trailer, all vehicles with 3 or plus]
more axles and all trailers or
mobile homes over 25 feet in
length to impound area]
[For each day of storage or [$ 13.25]
fraction thereof after the first
24 hours]
For towing tractor truck with [$131.25], $136.00
or without trailer or vehicles plus
over 25' to impound area
For each day of storage or fraction [$ 13.25] $ 14.00
Minimum charge for retrieving and towing any lost, abandoned or stolen vehicle
from any body of water, gully, ditch or underpass, but charges above the
minimum shall not exceed those authorized under Chapter 479, Article II, of the
Code
For towing motor vehicle parked [$131.25] $136.00
without authorization in space reserved for the handicapped, or for towing
motor vehicle parked alongside or obstructing a curb area which has been cut
down, lowered or constructed so as to provide accessibility to the sidewalk
307-12, transcript of hearing [$ 2.25] $ 3.00
per page
307-14, appeal fee $10.00
307-15.1. scofflaw release fee $ 10.00
boot removal fee $ 35.00
suspension fee $ 10.00
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 14
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 175 - Fees
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Chapter 326 of Chapter 175, Fees, of the Code of the City of Buffalo
be amended to read as follows:
Chapter 326, Plumbing
326-26, permits
Permit application filing fee [$ 21.00] $ 23.00
For each plan filed
1-or 2-family dwellings only [$ 31.50] $ 35.00
All other buildings or premises [$ 78.75] $ 87.00
Plus the following additional fees for fixtures, sewers, drains, pipes,
conductors, appurtenances or appliances as shown on such plan
For each fixture and conductor [$ 6.30] $ 7.00
(residential)
For each fixture and conductor [$ 9.45] $ 10.50
(commercial)
For each 100 feet or fraction [$10.50] $ 12.00
thereof of over 6-inch sewer or drain
For each 100 feet or fraction [$31.50] $35.00
thereof of over 6-inch sewer or drain
Fractions of 100 feet of various pipes may be combined for fee purposes under
the largest size of sewer or drain pipe used.
For each hot-water heater over [$21.00] $ 23.00
50 gallons
For each air-conditioner unit [$ 6.30] $ 7.00
connected to water supply, per ton
For each industrial disposal [$23.10] $ 25.50
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 15
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 175 - Fees
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Chapter 175, Fees, of the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended by
deleting the provisions regarding Chapter 479, Vehicles and Traffic, as
follows:
[Chapter 479, Vehicles and Traffic
479-2, storage and towing of vehicles Storage of impounded vehicle $27.50
Towing or moving vehicle to place $21.00
of storage
Removal of vehicle from body of $13.65,
water, gully, ditch or underpass plus
and towing or moving to place of storage, for each hour or fraction thereof
that police tow truck is engaged in the operation
For each hour or fraction thereof that
any member or members of the Buffalo
police force are engaged in of pay Prevailing rate of
the operation; patrolman, motor pay per hour
equipment repairman and/or
maintenance man]
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 16
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 216 - Garbage, Rubbish And Refuse
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Section 216-11 of Chapter 216 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be
amended to read as follows:
216-11. Penalties for offenses.
Any person convicted of illegal dumping within the City of Buffalo shall
be subject to a fine [of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.)] as
prescribed in Chapter 137, Article I, of this Code.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 17
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment
Amend Section 263-12 Of Chapter 263
License For Alarm System Monitoring Businesses
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Section 263-12 of Chapter 263 of the Code of the City of Buffalo is
amended by adding new subdivisions C and D to read as follows:
C. Effective September 1, 1993, a license shall be required for any
person or company who engages in the business of offering the service of
receiving emergency signals from alarm devices or systems, monitoring said
signals and relaying them to an emergency agency:
(1) Each license shall expire on September l after issuance and be renewable
annually thereafter.
(2) The fee for such license shall be as provided in Chapter 175, Fees.
D. Effective July 1, 1993, any business or property, other than museums,
whose alarm system or device is directly connected by electrical or electronic
means with a city police or fire station or other emergency agency operated by
the city shall pay a fee as provided in Chapter 175, Fees. Nothing contained
herein shall require the city to maintain or continue said direct connection
and the city may discontinue such connection at its sole discretion.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 18
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 307 - Parking And Parking Lots
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Section 307-6, Section 307-14 and Section 307-15.1 of Chapter 307 of
the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows:
307-6. Powers and duties of Bureau.
B. To provide for penalties other than imprisonment for parking
violations in accordance with a schedule of monetary fines and penalties;
provided, however, that monetary penalties shall not exceed [fifty dollars
($50.)] the maximum amount allowed by the New York State Vehicle and Traffic
Law for each parking violation; and provided, further, that such penalties and
fines shall become effective forty-five (45) days after the first Council
meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item of business, during which
period the Council may either disapprove them or modify them, in which latter
case they shall become effective in their modified form.
307-14. Appeals.
D. Appeals shall be conducted in the presence of the appellant or his
attorney, or both, if such right of appearance is expressly requested by the
appellant in his notice of appeal and upon his complying with the regulations
of the Bureau[.] and paying of fee as outlined in Chapter 175, Fees. If the
appellant elects to appear, the Bureau, within thirty (30) days after the
receipt of the notice of appeal, shall advise the appellant, either personally
or by ordinary first class mail, of the date on which he shall appear. No
appeal shall be conducted less than ten (10) days after the mailing of such
notification. The appellant shall be notified in writing of the decision of
the Appeals Board.
307.15.1 Persistent violators and scofflaws.
C. The owner or person entitled to possession of such vehicle may secure
the release of the vehicle by complying with the rules and regulations of the
Parking Enforcement Division concerning all outstanding summonses and judgments
against said vehicle and by payment of the sum [of thirty-five dollars ($35.)]
as outlined in Chapter 175, Fees for the removal of the immobilization device
or mechanism.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 19
By: Mr. Collins
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 479 - Vehicles And Traffic
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That sections 479-1, 479-2 and 479-3 of Chapter 479 of the Code of the
City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows:
479-1. Payment of charges required.
Except by unanimous vote of all members of the Council or upon the order
of a court of competent jurisdiction, no lost, abandoned or stolen vehicle or
vehicle removed from any body of water, gully, ditch or underpass coming into
the custody of the Police Department or Parking Enforcement Division shall be
delivered to any person, firm or corporation until the charge for storing
and/or towing or moving it to a place of storage shall have been paid.
479-2. Charges.
A. The charge for storing any such vehicle is hereby fixed as provided in
[Chapter 175, Fees] Section 307-8.
B. The charge for towing or moving any vehicle lost, abandoned or stolen to
a place of storage shall be as provided in [Chapter 175, Fees] Section 307-8.
C. The charge for removing any such vehicle from any body of water, gully,
ditch or underpass and towing it or moving it to the place of storage shall be
as provided in Chapter 175, Fees.
479-3. Disposition of moneys.
It is hereby made the duty of the Commissioner of Police or Director of
Parking Enforcement to cause such storage charges and/or removal charges to be
collected and to deposit the same with the City Treasurer.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 20
By: Mr. Collins
Ticket Surcharge
WHEREAS, the Buffalo Financial Plan Commission has recommended
a 5% surcharge on tickets to City owned facilities such as Kleinhans Music
Hall, Shea's-Buffalo, Pilot Field and Memorial Auditorium; and
WHEREAS, such recommendation is intended to compensate the City of
Buffalo for municipal services provided to such facilities and assist the
City's current financial problems; and
WHEREAS, projected revenues from such a surcharge have been included in
the Mayor's proposed 1993-94 City Budget;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Board of Stadium and
Memorial Auditorium, Commissioner of Parks and such other City officers as may
be appropriate, be and hereby are authorized to enter into such agreements,
whether by amendment, permit, license, lease, sub-lease, concession or other
contract, as may be necessary to implement a 5% surcharge on any admission
charge or ticket in connection with any City owned, leased or managed facility,
building, or real property which is imposed, levied or collected by any person
or corporation leasing, managing, renting, occupying, concessionairing, or
holding any interest in real property pursuant to or arising out of an
agreement with the City of Buffalo; and be it further
RESOLVED, that such surcharge shall be 5% of the base price of admission
or face value of the ticket exclusive of any federal, state or local sales or
ticket tax or other surcharge; and be it further
RESOLVED, that such surcharge shall not be applicable to any ticket or
admission charge in connection with elementary or high school plays, musicals,
concerts or other production; and be it lastly
RESOLVED, that the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and entities receiving
cultural grant-in-aids from the City are requested to implement a similar 5%
surcharge in connection with their facilities and real property, the proceeds
of which shall be paid to the City.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 21
By: Mr. Coppola
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 175 - Fees
(Chapter 103)
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Chapter 103 of Chapter 175 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, be
amended to read as follows:
Chapter 103, Building Construction and Demolition; Fire Prevention
Fee
103-12, building permits
Application [$42.00] $46.00
or 10% of
total permit fee,
whichever is
greater
For construction of 1 story [$21.00] $23.00
frame buildings having a
floor area of 500 square
feet to less
For construction of all [$31.50] $35.00
other buildings plus
For each 1,000 cubic feet [$ 6.30] $ 7,00
or fraction thereof of
the volume of the building
or any addition thereto
For construction of all
miscellaneous structure,
such as water tanks, chimneys,
coal trestles and other
structures not herein otherwise
classified
For each $1,000 or fraction [$15.75] $17.00
thereof of the cost of said
structures
For advertising or display signs [$31.50] $35.00
plus
For each 300 square feet or [$19.00] $21.00
fraction thereof bounded by
the extreme edges of the
structural framing of said sign
For tanks to be used for storage [$157.50] $173.00
of flammable liquids
For repairs or alterations to [$31.50] $35.00
existing buildings or structures,
the cost of which is more than
$500 and not more than $1,000
For repairs or alterations to [$31.50] $35.00
existing buildings or structures, plus
the cost of which is more than
$1,000 and through $5,000
For each $1,000 or fraction [$ 10.50], $11.50
thereof
For repairs or alterations to [$ 31.50], $35.00
existing buildings or structures, plus
the cost of which is more than
$5,000 and through $10,000
For each $1,000 or- fraction thereof [$15.75] $17.00
For repairs or alterations to [$31.50] $35.00
existing buildings or structures,
the cost of which is more than
$10,000
For each $1,000 or fraction thereof [$21.00] $23.00
103-13, demolition permits
For first $1,000 or fraction thereof [$63.00], $70.00
of cost plus
For each $1,000 or fraction thereof [$31.50] $35.00
of cost exceeding the first $1,000
Chapter 165, Electricity
165-18, fees for installations operating
on 30 volts or more:
Permit application filing fee [$21.00] $23.00
Residential. The following fees
apply only to 1- and 2-family
dwellings and when application
is made by 1 master electrician
on 1 permit request:
Minimum residential permit fee [$ 5.25] $ 6.00
Complete original electrical [$10.50] $11.50
installation of a single dwelling
or 1 flat of a 2-family dwelling,
including wiring for all electrical
equipment, fixtures and devices
Complete original electrical [$12.60] $14.00
installation of a 2-family
dwelling, including wiring of
all electrical equipment,
fixtures and devices
Lighting outlets and fixtures,
where added to existing
electrical installations
Not exceeding a total of 10, [$ 5.25] $ 6.00
inclusive
Exceeding of total of 10 [$7.35] $ 8.00
Service installation only and [$ 5.25] $ 6.00
1 range outlet or 1 other
major appliance outlet
Each additional 3-wire outlet [$ 2.10] $ 2.25
Each additional major per- [$1.05] $ 1.25
manently connected 2-wire
appliance outlet
Minimum permit fee for each of [$ 5.25] $ 6.00
the following, when application
is separately made: service,
wiring, lighting fixtures, range
outlet, dryer outlet, oil furnace,
gas furnace, conversion burner and
each permanently connected
electrical appliance
Commercial and industrial. The following fees apply to all installations in
commercial and industrial buildings, including multifamily dwellings (3
families or more) and buildings of mixed occupancy, when application is made by
1 master electrician on 1 permit request:
Not in excess of 5,000 watts [$ 8.00] $9.00
In excess of 5,000 watts but [$10.50] $ 11.50
not in excess of 10,000 watts
In excess of 10,000 watts but [$13.25] $14.50
not in excess of 25,000 watts
In excess of 25,000 watts but [$52.50] $ 58.00
not in excess of 50,000 watts
In excess of 50,000 watts [$100.00] $110.00
Fire alarm systems [$1.60] $ 1.75
Minimum charge [$8.00] $ 9.00
Telephone systems
Original installation [$8.00] $ 9.00
plus
Per telephone [$1.60] $ 1.75
Additional installation, per [$1.60] $ 1.75
telephone
Maximum fee [$100.00] $110.00
Sound systems [$8.00] $ 9.00
Combination security and
heat detector
Security system, residential [$15.75] $ 17.25
Security system, commercial [$8.00] $ 9.00
Security and heat detector, [$ 1.60] $1.75
additional per detection station
Antenna television cable system [$8.00] $ 9.00
165-32, permit fees
Residential. The following fees apply only to 1- and 2-family dwellings and
when application is made by 1 master electrician on 1 permit request:
Minimum residential permit fee [$ 15.75] $ 17.25
Complete original electrical [$ 31.50] $ 35.00
installation of a single
dwelling or 1 flat of a 2-
family dwelling, including
wiring for all electrical
equipment, fixtures and devices
Complete original electrical [$ 37.80] $ 42.00
installation of a 2-family
dwelling, including wiring for
all electrical equipment,
fixtures and devices
Lighting outlets and fixtures, [$ 15.75] $ 17.25
not exceeding a total of 10
inclusive, where added to existing
electrical installations
Lighting outlets and fixtures [$ 22.00] $ 25.00
exceeding a total of 10 where
added to existing electrical installations
Service installation only and [$ 15.75] $ 17.25
1 range outlet or 1 other major
appliance outlet
Each additional 3-wire outlet [$6.30] $ 7.00
Each additional major permanently [$3.15] $ 3.50
connected 2-wire appliance outlet
Minimum permit fee for each of the [$ 15.75] $ 17.25
following when application is made
separately: service, wiring,
lighting fixtures, range outlet,
dryer outlet, oil furnace, gas
furnace, conversion burner and each
permanently connected electrical
appliance
Commercial and industrial
Not in excess of 5,000 watts [$ 23.65] $ 26.00
In excess of 5,000 watts, but not [$ 31.50] $ 35.00
in excess of 10,000 watts
In excess of 10,000 watts, but not [$ 40.00] $ 44.00
in excess of 25,000 watts
In excess of 25,000 watts, but not [$157.50] $173.25
in excess of 50,000 watts
In excess of 50,00 watts [$300.00] $330.00
Fire alarm systems
Minimum charge [$ 23.65], $ 26.00
plus
Per station [$ 1.60] $ 1.75
Telephone systems:
Original installation [$ 23.65], $26.00
plus
Per telephone [$1.60] $ 1.75
Additional installation, per [$1.60] $ 1.75
telephone
Maximum fee [$300.00] $330.00
Sound systems [$ 23.65] $ 26.00
Combination security and heat
detector
Security system, residential [$ 15.75]$ 17.25
Security system, commercial [$ 23.65]$ 26.00
Security and heat detector, [$ 1.60] $1.75
additional per detection station
Chapter 330, Poles and Wires
330-9, right to lay, construct [$126.00] $139.00
or maintain conduit in street, per
mile of street in which such conduit is laid, annually
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined is new.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 22
By: Mr. Coppola
City of Buffalo
Local Law No. 3 (1993)
Introductory No. 3 (1993)
A LOCAL LAW
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 116 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo be
amended by adding a new subdivision (d) to read as follows:
(d) Division of Collections.
Section 2. That Article 7 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo be
amended by adding section one hundred twenty-four and one hundred twenty-five
to read as follows:
Sec. 124. Director of Collections.
The head of the division of collections shall be the director of collections
who shall also be a deputy of the comptroller. He shall be a graduate of a
recognized college or university with a Bachelor's degree and at least three
(3) years of experience in accounting, collections, law or management. His
qualifications shall be acceptable to the comptroller.
Sec. 125. Duties and Powers.
The director of collections under the supervision of the comptroller
shall be charged with the supervision and management of the collection of all
moneys and accounts, due and owing to the city which have been billed by a
department, agency, division or board of the city and which have not been paid
to the city on a timely basis in accordance with the terms of such bill. The
director shall be entitled to the assistance of the relevant billing
department, agency, division or board in enforcing collection of the money or
account. The director shall make recommendation to departments, agencies,
divisions and boards of the city regarding billing practices and shall
recommend to the Council a schedule of fees, charges and penalties in
connection with billing, collection and enforcement practices and procedures.
Section 3. This local law shall take effect immediately.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 23
By: Mr. Coppola
Consolidation of Fire Companies
Whereas, under Article 13, Section 263 of the Charter, the Fire
Commissioner can reduce the number of fire companies, with Common Council
approval, by order, rule or regulation; and
Whereas, the Buffalo Financial Plan Commission has recommended reduction
in the staffing levels of the Buffalo Fire Department fire suppression
function; and
Whereas, the Mayor's 1993-94 recommended budget includes the deletion of
sixty firefighting positions effective June 1, 1994;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That the Fire Commissioner be and hereby is authorized to reduce the
total number of companies (both engine and ladder companies) by a total of
three (3) companies effective January 1, 1994.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 24
By: Mr. Fahey
City Of Buffalo
Local Law No. _______ (1993)
Introductory No.2 (1993)
A LOCAL LAW amending section four hundred sixty-six of article
twenty-five of the charter of the city of Buffalo, in relation to police and
fire pensions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That subsections one through nine and sub-sections eleven and
fourteen of section four hundred sixty-six of article twenty-five of the
charter of the city of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, be amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 466. Amount of Pension.
Pensions shall be paid in equal monthly installments as follows:
(1) To a member retired pursuant to subdivision one of section four
hundred sixty-three or subdivision one of section four hundred sixty-four, a
sum equal to one-half of such member's salary or compensation received at the
time of his retirement, but not less than [seven hundred eighty-five] eight
hundred ten dollars per month.
(2) To a member retired after this local law takes effect solely by
reason of twenty-five years of service, a sum equal to one-half of such
member's salary or compensation received at the time of his retirement but not
less than [seven hundred eighty-five] eight hundred ten dollars per month.
(3) To a member retired pursuant to subdivision four of section four
hundred sixty-four, a sum equal to one- half of such member's salary or
compensation received at the time of his retirement but not less than [seven
hundred eighty-five] eight hundred ten dollars per month.
(4) To a member retired pursuant to subdivision five of section four
hundred sixty-four, a pension shall be granted upon the conditions and at the
rate applicable to said member on the day preceding his receipt of said notice
of discharge or demotion but not less than (seven hundred eighty-five] eight
hundred ten dollars per month.
(5) To a member retired by reason of having reached the age of seventy
years, a sum equal to one-half of such member's salary or compensation received
at the time of his retirement but not less than [seven hundred eighty-five]
eight hundred ten dollars per month.
(6) To any member retired on account of injury, disease or disability and
who has completed ten or more years of service, a sum equal to one-half of such
member's salary or compensation received at the time of his retirement but not
less than [seven hundred eighty- five] eight hundred ten dollars per month.
(7) To the widow of any member heretofore or hereafter killed in the
discharge of his duty in said department, a sum in monthly installments equal
to his salary or compensation for one year at the rate paid him at the time of
his death and after the first year the sum of [five hundred sixty-] five
hundred eighty-five dollars per month.
(8) To the widow of any member who dies or has heretofore died as a
result of injury received in the discharge of his duty in said department, a
sum in monthly installments equal to his salary or compensation for one year at
the rate paid him at the time of his death and thereafter the sum of [five
hundred sixty] five hundred eighty-five dollars per month until her death or
remarriage.
(9) To the widow of a member who dies or has heretofore died while in
service or after retirement, a sum of [five hundred sixty] five hundred
eighty-five dollars per month during her lifetime or until her remarriage.
(11) To the dependent parents, jointly, or to the surviving dependent
parent of any member where no pension is being paid to a widow or child of such
deceased, the sum of [four hundred forty-five] four hundred seventy dollars per
month.
(14) In addition to any payments provided in subdivisions one, two,
three, four, five and six of this section, there shall be paid to a member an
annual pension total of the pension amount as prescribed on June thirty
nineteen hundred [ninety-one] ninety-three, plus an additional amount of
[twenty] twenty-five dollars per month.
Section 2. That this local law shall take effect on July l, 1993.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter underlined is new; matter in brackets [ ] to be omitted.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
No. 25
By: Mr. Fahey
Councilmember Bakos Excused
That Councilmember Bakos be and hereby is excused from attendance
at the stated meeting of May 3, 1993, due to illness.
ADOPTED.
No. 26
By. Mr. Fahey
Councilmember Perla Excused
That Councilmember Perla be and hereby is excused from attendance
at the stated meeting of May 3, 1993, due to illness.
ADOPTED.
No. 27
Adjournment
At 10:40 A.M., Mr. Fahey moved to Adjournment until, Wednesday,
May 5, 1993 at 9:00 A.M., at which time the Council will proceed with
Departmental Hearings on the Mayor's 1993-1994 Budget.
Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
ADOPTED.
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL, BUFFALO N.Y.
ADJOURNED SESSION
MAY 5, 1993 AT 9:15 A.M.
Present- George K. Arthur, President of the Council and Council
Members: Amos, Bell, Coppola, Fahey, LoTempio, Zuchlewski. - 7.
Absent- Councilmembers: Bakos, Collins, Franczyk, Higgins,
Perla, Pitts. - 6.
No. 1
Mr. Fahey moved that the Common Council now resolve into the Committee
of the Whole, for the purpose of considering the Mayor's Budget Estimates for
the fiscal year beginning July I, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994.
Seconded by Mr. Amos.
CARRIED.
No. 2
Councilmember Pitts now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:25 A.M..
Councilmember Higgins now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:38 A.M.
Councilmember Franczyk now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:43 A.M.
Councilmember Collins now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:52 A.M.
No. 3
Mr. Coppola moved that the Committee of the Whole now resolve
into the Common Council for the purpose of excusing Councilmember Bakos.
Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
CARRIED.
No. 4
Mr. Fahey moved that Councilmember Bakos, be and hereby is excused
from the Budget Deliberation Sessions of May 5, 1993, due to his illness and
hospitalization.
Seconded by Mr. Pitts
ADOPTED.
No. 5
Mr. Fahey now moved that the Common Council resolve into the Committee
of the Whole, to continue the Budget Hearings.
Seconded by Coppola.
CARRIED.
No. 6
At 11:10 A.M., Mr. Coppola moved to recess until 2:00 P.M. to
continue the Budget Hearings.
Seconded by Mr. Pitts.
CARRIED.
No. 7
At 2:05 P.M. the Committee of the Whole reconvened with the following
members present:
Council President Arthur and Councilmembers Bell, Coppola, Fahey, Higgins,
LoTempio, Zuchlewski.- 7.
Absent: Councilmembers- Amos, Bakos, Collins, Franczyk, PerIa, Pitts. - 6.
No. 8
Councilmember Franczyk now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:20
P.M.
Councilmember Collins now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:32 P.M.
Councilmember Pitts now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:42 P.M.
Councilmember Perla now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:51 P.M.
No. 9
There being no further business in connection with the consideration
of the Mayor's Budget Estimates for the fiscal year 1993-1994 before the
Committee of the Whole, it was moved by Mr. Collins, Seconded by Mr. LoTempio
that the Committee of the Whole now resolve into the Common Council.
CARRIED.
No. 10
On a motion by Mr. Collins, Seconded by Mr. Franczyk, the Common
Council adjourned at 4:00 P.M..
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL, BUFFALO N.Y.
ADJOURNED SESSION
MAY 6, 1993 AT 9:15 A.M.
Present- George K. Arthur, President of the Council and Council
Members Amos, Bell, Collins, Coppola, Higgins, Pitts, Zuchlewski. - 8.
Absent- Councilmembers: Bakos, Fahey, Franczyk, LoTempio, Perla - 5.
No. 1
Mr. Fahey moved that the Common Council now resolve into the Committee
of the Whole, for the purpose of considering the Mayor's Budget Estimates for
the fiscal year beginning July I, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994.
Seconded by Mr. Zuchlewski.
CARRIED.
No. 2
Councilmember Fahey now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:23 A.M.
Councilmember Franczyk now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:26 A.M.
Councilmember LoTempio now took her seat in the Chamber at
9:52 A.M.
Councilmember Perla now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:57 A.M.
No. 3
Mr. Fahey moved that Councilmember Bakos, be and hereby is excused
from the Budget Deliberation Sessions of May 6, 1993, due to his illness and
hospitalization.
Seconded by Mr. Pitts
ADOPTED.
No. 4
At 12:00 P.M., Mr. Coppola moved to recess until 2:00 P.M. to
continue the Budget Hearings.
Seconded by Mr. Perla.
CARRIED.
No. 5
At 2:10 P.M. the Committee of the Whole reconvened with the following
members present:
Council President Arthur and Councilmembers Amos, Bell, Fahey, Higgins,
LoTempio, Zuchlewski. - 7.
Absent:Councilmembers Bakos, Collins, Coppola, Franczyk, Perla, Pitts. - 6.
No. 6
Councilmember Franczyk now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:13
P.M.
Councilmember Coppola now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:13 P.M.
Councilmember Perla now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:24 P.M.
Councilmember Collins now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:43 P.M.
No. 7
At 4:05 P.M., Mr. Bell moved to recess until 6:00 P.M. to continue
the Budget Hearings.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola.
CARRIED.
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL, BUFFALO N.Y.
ADJOURNED SESSION
MAY 7, 1993 AT 9:15 A.M.
Present- George K. Arthur, President of the Council and Council
Members: Bell, Collins, Franczyk, Higgins, LoTempio, Zuchlewski. - 7.
Absent- Councilmembers: Amos, Bakos, Coppola, Fahey, Perla, Pitts. - 6.
No. 1
Mr. Higgins moved that the Common Council now resolve into the
Committee of the Whole, for the purpose of considering the Mayor's Budget
Estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994.
Seconded by Mr. Zuchlewski.
CARRIED.
No. 2
Councilmember Fahey now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:18 A.M.
Councilmember Coppola now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:20 A.M.
Councilmember Pitts now took her seat in the Chamber at 10:10 A.M.
Councilmember Perla now took his seat in the Chamber at 10:25 A.M.
Councilmember Amos now took her seat in the Chamber at 10:29 A.M.
No. 3
Mr. Fahey moved that Councilmember Bakos, be and hereby is excused
from the Budget Deliberation Sessions of May 7, 1993, due to his illness and
hospitalization.
Seconded by Mr. Pitts
ADOPTED.
No. 4
At 11:50 P.M., Mr. Coppola moved to recess until 2:00 P.M. to
continue the Budget Hearings.
Seconded by Mrs. LoTempio.
CARRIED.
No. 5
At 2:15 P.M. the Committee of the whole reconvened with the following
members present:
Council President Arthur and Councilmembers Bell, Coppola, Fahey, LoTempio. -
5.
Absent: Councilmembers Amos, Bakos, Collins, Franczyk, Higgins, Perla, Pitts,
Zuchlewski. - 8.
No. 6
Councilmember Franczyk now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:16
P.M.
Councilmember Amos now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:16 P.M.
Councilmember Higgins now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:17 P.M.
No. 7
At 3:55 P.M., Mr. Fahey moved to recess until 6:00 P.M. to continue
the Budget Hearings.
Seconded by Mr. Perla.
CARRIED.
No. 8
At 6:05 P.M. the Committee of the Whole reconvened with the following
members present:
Council President Arthur and Councilmembers Collins, Coppola, Fahey, Franczyk,
Higgins, LoTempio, Zuchlewski - 8.
Absent: Councilmembers Amos, Bakos, Bell, PerIa, Pitts. - 5.
No. 9
Councilmember Perla now took his seat in the Chamber at 6:12 P.M.
Councilmember Bell now took his seat in the Chamber at 6:15 P.M.
Councilmember Amos now took his seat in the Chamber at 6:23 P.M.
Councilmember Pitts now took his seat in the Chamber at 6:26 P.M.
No. 10
There being no further business in connection with the consideration
of the Mayor's Budget Estimates for the fiscal year 1993-1994 before the
Committee of the Whole, it was moved by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Pitts that
the Committee of the Whole now resolve into the Common Council.
CARRIED.
No. 11
On a motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mrs. LoTempio, the Common
Council adjourned at 8:20 P.M..
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL, BUFFALO N.Y.
ADJOURNED SESSION
MAY 10, 1993 AT 9:15 A.M.
Present- David A. Franczyk, President Pro Tempore of the Council
and Council Members: Higgins, LoTempio, Zuchlewski. - 4.
Absent- Councilmembers: Amos, Arthur, Bakos, Bell, Collins,
Coppola, Fahey, Perla, Pitts. - 9.
No. 1
Mr. Higgins moved that the Common Council now resolve into the
Committee of the Whole, for the purpose of considering the Mayor's Budget
Estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994.
Seconded by Mr. Zuchlewski.
CARRIED.
No. 2
Councilmember Fahey now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:17 A.M.
Councilmember Collins now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:25 A.M.
Councilmember Coppola now took his seat in the Chamber at 9:42 A.M.
Councilmember Bell now took his seat in the Chamber at 10:03 A.M.
Councilmember Perla now took his seat in the Chamber at 10:30 A.M.
Councilmember Amos now took his seat in the Chamber at 10:32 A.M.
No. 3
Mr. Fahey moved that Councilmember Arthur, be and hereby is excused
from the Budget Deliberation Sessions of May 10, 1993, due to illness.
Seconded by Mr. Bell.
ADOPTED.
No. 4
Mr. Fahey moved that Councilmember Bakos, be and hereby is excused
from the Budget Deliberation Sessions of May 10, 1993, due to illness.
Seconded by Mr. Franczyk.
ADOPTED.
No. 5
At 10:45 A.M., Mr. Bell moved to recess until 2:00 P.M. to continue
the Budget Hearings.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola.
CARRIED.
No. 6
At 2:15 P.M. the Committee of the Whole reconvened with the following
members present:
Councilmembers: Bell, Collins, Coppola, Fahey, LoTempio - 5.
Absent: Councilmembers- Amos, Arthur, Bakos, Franczyk, Higgins, Perla, Pitts,
Zuchlewski. - 8.
No. 7
Councilmember Amos now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:17 P.M.
Councilmember Perla now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:14 P.M.
Councilmember Zuchlewski now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:37 P.M.
Councilmember Pitts now took his seat in the Chamber at 2:42 P.M.
Councilmember Higgins now took his seat in the Chamber at 3:30 P.M.
Councilmember Franczyk now took his seat in the Chamber at 4:02 P.M.
No. 8
There being no further business in connection with the consideration
of the Mayor's Budget Estimates for the fiscal year 1993-1994 before the
Committee of the Whole, it was moved by Mr. Coppola, Seconded by Mr. Franczyk
that the Committee of the Whole now resolve into the Common Council.
CARRIED.
No. 9
On a motion by Mr. Pitts, Seconded by Mr. Perla, the Common Council
adjourned at 7:10 P.M..
CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III
CITY CLERK