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Home My WebLink About93-0622 No. 13 Common Council Proceedings of the City of Buffalo Regular Meeting, June 22, 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 Tuesday, June 22, 1993 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 June 8, 1993 were approved. FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD No. 1 N. Cutaia Inc. - Request to Expand a Sit-In Restaurant With A Sidewalk Cafe at 1220 Hertel Item No. 67, C.C.P., June 8, 1993 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, June 15, 1993 considered the above request pursuant to Section 511-59 of the Buffalo Code, Hertel Avenue Zoning District. The applicant seeks to expand an existing restaurant by way of a 10 foot by 30 foot sidewalk cafe. It should be noted that the cafe, which encroaches the right-of-way by 10 feet, was approved at the City Planning Board's meeting of April 20, 1993. The site is located in the Hertel Avenue Zoning District which considers restaurant expansions to be restricted uses requiring the approval of your Honorable Body. Under SEQR, the proposed cafe is considered a Type II action which does not require further environmental review. The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed restaurant expansion, reiterating its conditions for the sidewalk cafe as follows: 1. that no music be played in the cafe area 2. that no trash receptacles be placed in the cafe area 3. that the cafe be opened no later than 11:00 p.m. daily. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 2 Cullen Realty Corp. - Request to Covert An Existing Masonry Structure at 990 Niagara St. Into Storage & Manufacturing Facility Item No. 68, C.C.P., June 8, 1993 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, June 15, 1993 considered the above request pursuant to Section 511-68 of the Buffalo Code, Niagara River Coastal Special Review District. The applicant seeks to convert an existing two-story masonry parking ramp into a manufacturing facility with accessory storage. The proposed facility involves approximately 50,000 square feet of gross floor area. Off-street parking and loading is included in the site as well as on a secured lot south of the site. The site is located in the Niagara Special District which over laps an MI zone. The MI zone permits such uses. Under SEQR, the proposed re-use is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed re-use with the suggestion that the facade of the building under review, which faces the Niagara Section of the N.Y. S. Thruway, be upgraded. The applicant agreed to do so. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 3 M. Tomasula - Request To Encroach The Right-of-Way at 727 Elmwood With A Sidewalk Cafe Item No. 18, C.C.P., June 8, 1993 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, June 15, 1993 considered the above request pursuant to Section 413-59 of the Buffalo Code, Review of Right-of-Way Encroachments involving Sidewalk Cafes. The applicant seeks to continue a formerly established sidewalk cafe which projects 7 feet from the building face into the right-of-way. The cafe is irregularly shaped with a portion located on private property. Twelve feet of unobstructed sidewalk exists between the perimeter of the cafe and the curb. The Department of Public Works has recommended that your Honorable Body grant a "mere license" for the cafe. Under SEQR the proposed cafe is considered a Type II action which does not require further environmental review. The Planning Board voted to approve the cafe with the following conditions: 1. that no music is played from the cafe 2. that it be opened no later than 11:00 p.m. nightly 3. that no trash receptacles are placed in the cafe area. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 4 C. Pecora - Request To Convert Store Into a Sit-In Restaurant At 914-916 Elmwood Ave. Item No. 66, C.C.P., June 8, 1993 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, June 15, 1993 considered the above request pursuant to Section 511-56 of the Buffalo Code, Elmwood Business District. The applicant seeks to convert an existing first floor store into a 3600 square foot, 50-seat, sit-in restaurant. The store is located in a three-story masonry structure in which the second and third stories are used for dwellings. The site is located in the EB zone which considers eating and drinking places to be restricted uses which require the approval of your Honorable Body. The zoning ordinance would suggest that 24 off-street parking spaces be provided for the proposed use. However, the ordinance also states that the parking need not be on the same lot. Given this, it should be noted that there are off-street parking spaces within 1000 feet of the proposed restaurant. Under SEQR, the proposed restaurant conversion may be considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. Given this, the Planning Board voted to approve the proposed use while suggesting that the restaurant's accessory sign be reviewed at a later date. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. FROM THE PRESERVATION BOARD No. 5 Request for Lead Agency Designation - N.F.G. Property 249 W. Genesee Attached for your information is a request that the Buffalo Preservation Board be the lead agency for purposes of the above-referenced SEQR review. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. FROM THE BUFFALO ARTS COMMISSION No. 6 5% Surcharge Cultural Grants-in-Aid C.C.P. #31, 5/21/93 C.C.P. #20, 5/3/93 Pursuant to C.C.P. #31, May 21, 1993 the attached communication has been drafted in anticipation of contracts to be prepared for Grants-in-Aid in Fiscal Year 1993-94. Your Honorable Body's further approval of the 5% surcharge being made an explicit condition of all cultural Grant-in-Aid contracts is respectfully requested. Implementation of this surcharge has been discussed with Commissioner Richard Planavsky. Laurence Rubin, Corporation Counsel and City Budget Director Thomas Keenan who have directed that this matter be presented to Your Honorable Body. The fourth resolve of the above captioned resolution referring to organizations operating in non City owned facilities, reads in part that "...entities receiving cultural grants-in-aids from the City are requested to implement a similar 5% surcharge in connection with their facilities and real property..." Since the surcharge is voluntary to the extent that the City cannot mandate compliance as would be the case in imposing a tax. The enforcement of this provision must rely on an agreement between the entities receiving cultural grants-in-aid and the City of Buffalo. Hence legal amendment to the current Grant-in-Aid contract is proposed as follows: WHEREAS, pursuant to Item #31. C.C.P. May 21,1993, the CITY has resolved to request a surcharge on admission to events, exhibitions, performances, or programs sponsored by cultural organizations receiving City Grant-in-Aid funding after July 1, 1993: and WHEREAS, projected revenues from a surcharge have been included in the 1993-1994 City budget to assist with the City's current financial problems: NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. The organization agrees to collect and pay the CITY, in addition to other fees due and payable, a five percent per capita surcharge on the price charged on tickets for admission sold, imposed or collected after July 1,1993. 2. The organization agrees to collect and pay the CITY on a semi annual basis such aggregate surcharges together with a complete and detailed accounting of such surcharges. 3. The organization agrees to collect such surcharge upon the sale of each ticket, button, pass or other evidence of entitlement to admission, hereinafter collectively referred to as "admission tickets", whether such collection shall be directly from purchasers of admission tickets or by agents, sub-lessees, sub-contractors or any other third party: provided that only one surcharge fee shall be collectible. 4. The organization agrees to permit the Comptroller of the City of Buffalo to audit its books and records as the City may deem necessary for the purposes of this provision. Consideration and approval by Your Honorable Body is requested: 1. for the distribution of the attached communication 2. to amend cultural Grant-in-Aid contracts as proposed herein. Due to the short amount of time prior to the commencement of the City's fiscal year beginning July 1, 1993 immediate action is respectfully requested. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL. FROM THE COMPTROLLER No. 7 Certificate of Necessity Transfer of Funds Appropriation Allotments - Fringe Benefits -NYS Employee Retirement System Various Departments 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 $212,175 be transferred and reappropriated from Appropriation Allotments - Fringe Benefits - NYS Employee Retirement System account, as set forth below: The amount to be transferred is an unexpended balance of an item contained in the budget for the current fiscal year and will not be needed at this time for the purpose for which it was appropriated. Dated: Buffalo, New York, June 17, 1993 RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 8 Capital Debt Service Fund Deposits - 1993-94 Fiscal Year CERTIFICATE NUMBER 1-93-94 OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK, RELATIVE TO THE CAPITAL DEBT SERVICE FUND OF SAID CITY, STATING THE AMOUNTS TO BE DEPOSITED THEREIN AND PAID THEREFROM FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 1993 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1994 I, JOEL A. GIAMBRA, Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, New York, in accordance with the provisions of Section 202 of the resolution entitled: "Enabling Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, Establishing a Capital Debt Service Fund, Determining the Terms and Conditions of Such Fund and Other Matters in Connection Therewith, and Providing for the Rights of Holders of Capital Debt Obligations of the City." duly adopted by the Common Council on March 8, 1977, and pursuant to the duties of the chief fiscal officer set forth therein, DO HEREBY CERTIFY as follows: 1. The Capital Debt Service Fund Requirements for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1993 and ending June 30, 1994 is $30,286,561.72. 2. The portion of said Capital Debt Service Requirement allocated to the First Collection Period (July 1, 1993 through and including November 30, 1993, is $7,769,915.96. 3. The portion of said Capital Debt Service Requirement allocated to the Second Collection Period (December 1, 1993 through and including June 30, 1994, is $22,516,645.76. 4. The First Collection Period portion of the Capital Debt Service Requirement is due and payable during the period commencing July 1, 1993 and ending December 31, 1993 on the obligations, in the amounts, on the dates, and at the place or places as set forth below: Obligation Amount Due Date Due Place Due Serial Bonds $1,682,573.75 7/30/93 M&T Trust Co Buffalo, NY Serial Bonds 271,537.50 8/1/93 Chase Manhattan Bank, NA New York, NY Serial Bonds 682,775.75 8/13/93 Key Trust Co Albany, NY Serial Bonds 874,473.76 8/31/93 Marine Midland ,NA New York, NY Serial Bonds 279,990.00 9/1/93 Chase Manhattan Bank, NA New York, NY Serial Bonds 498,282.50 9/30/93 Fleet Bank Buffalo, NY Serial Bonds 464,051.25 9/30/93 Chase Manhattan Bank, NA New York, NY Serial Bonds 227,230.00 10/1/93 " " Serial Bonds 496,911.25 10/29/93 Chase Manhattan Bank, NA New York, NY Serial Bonds 1,279,432.70 11/1/93 " " Serial Bonds 375,947.50 11/30/93 " " Serial Bonds 55,960.00 11/30/93 M & T Trust Co Buffalo, NY Serial Bonds 110,000.00 12/1/93 " " Serial Bonds 470,750.00 12/1/93 Chase Manhattan Bank, NA New York, NY $7,769,915.96 5. The aggregate amount to be deposited by the Director of the Treasury with the Fleet Bank, Buffalo, New York, commencing on July 1, 1993 is $7,769,915.96. 6. The Second Collection Period portion of the Capital Debt Service Requirement is due and payable during the period commencing January 1, 1994, and ending June 30, 1994, on the obligations, in the amounts, on the dates, and at the place or places as set forth below: Obligation Amount Due Date Due Place Due Serial Bonds $1,682,573.75 1/31/94 M & T Trust Co Buffalo, NY Serial Bonds 5,925,000.00 2/1/94 " " Serial Bonds 30,735.00 2/1/94 Chase Manhattan Bank, NA New York, NY Serial Bonds 682,775.75 2/11/94 Key Trust Co Serial Bonds 1,279,000.00 2/15/94 Albany, NY Serial Bonds 874,1173.76 2/28/94 Marine Midland New York, NY Serial Bonds 2,080,000.00 3/1/94 " " Serial Bonds 720.00 3/1/94 Chase Manhattan Bank, NA New York, NY Serial Bonds 464,051.25 3/31/94 " " Serial Bonds 498,282.50 3/31/94 Fleet Bank Buffalo, NY Serial Bonds 1,125,000.00 4/1/94 " " Serial Bonds 1,980,480.00 4/1/94 Chase Manhattan Bank, NA New York, NY Serial Bonds 496,911.25 4/29/94 " " Serial Bonds 797,340.00 5/1/94 " " Serial Bonds 375,947.50 5/31/94 Chase Manhattan Bank, NA New York, NY Serial Bonds 52,605.00 5/31/94 M & T Trust Co Buffalo, NY Serial Bonds 4,170,750.00 6/1/94 Chase Manhattan Bank, NA New York, NY $22,516,6115.76 7. The aggregate amount to be deposited by the Director of the Treasury with the Fleet Bank, Buffalo, New York, commencing on December 1, 1993 is $22,516,645.76. 8. Pursuant to Section 202 (b) of said Enabling Resolution, the Director of the Treasury shall deposit the amounts shown in Section 5 and 7 hereof in the Capital Debt Service Fund held by the Trustee, Fleet Bank, Buffalo, New York, immediately upon receipt of any payment of or on account of any City ad valorem property taxes, until the amount deposited during each Collection Period is equal to the amount shown in Section 5 and 7, respectively. 9. I have this day delivered a copy of Certificate Number 1-93/94 to the Director of Treasury and to the Fleet Bank, Buffalo, New York. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 17th Day of June, 1993 RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 9 Interfund Loan - Request - Riverside High School Library Over the last six years, the City has provided interfund loans from the City General Fund to The City, Board and Enterprise Capital Projects Funds to implement financing of the Capital Improvements Budget. The interfund loans are repaid when the Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued to finance these projects. As of today, we have one request for money to finance various projects and we will not reenter the bond market at this time. We are requesting that you approve an interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the Board of Education Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $300,000 for Improvements to Riverside High School Library. The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued. From To Account Repayment Date Total 100 Gen 299 Cap Proj 299-970-092 BAN/Bond Sale $300,000 Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Comptroller, dated June 16, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be and he hereby, is authorized to make an interfund cash loans from the General Fund to the Board of Education Projects Fund in the amount of $300,000 for the Improvements to Riverside High School Library. The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 10 Permission to Negotiate 482 Monroe, W SO' N Beckwith Vacant Lot Size: 25' x 109' Assessed Valuation: $1,200 The Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, has received a request from Mrs. Georgia N. Feaster of 476-478 Monroe Street, Buffalo, New York 14212 to purchase the above captioned property. Mrs. Feaster would like to purchase this property, which is adjacent to he residence, for gardening purposes. The Department of Community Development and the Department of Inspections & Community Revitalization were contact and they have no objection to this sale. The Tax and Demolition Lien Offices were also 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 May 26, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to negotiate with Mrs. Georgia N. Feaster of 476-478 Monroe Street, for the private sale of 482 Monroe and report to this Honorable Body the results of such negotiations. ADOPTED. No. 11 Permission to Negotiate 37 Sherman, 210.84' S William Vacant Lot Size: 30' x 105' Assessed Valuation: $1,700 The Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, has received a request from Mr. Louis Johnson of 33 Sherman Street, Buffalo, New York 14206 to purchase the above captioned property. Mr. Johnson would like to purchase this property, which is adjacent to his residence, for extra yard space. The Department of Community Development and the Department of Inspections & Community Revitalization were contact and they have no objection to this sale. The Tax and Demolition Lien Offices were also 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 June 9, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to negotiate with Mr. Louis Johnson of 33 Sherman Street, for the private sale of 482 Monroe and report to this Honorable Body the results of such negotiations. ADOPTED. No. 12 Results of Negotiations 30 Hollister N 110' W Mortimer Vacant Lot: 25' x 122' Assessed Valuation: $800 Item No. 9, C.C.P. 11/10/92 In the above referenced Item Your Honorable Body authorized the Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, to negotiate a private sale with Mrs. Mattie Green of 28 Hollister Street, Buffalo, New York for the above captioned property. Mrs. Green would like to purchase 30 Hollister which adjoins her property for extra yard space. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Able Associates, Mr. Dennis Walker, 43 St. Paul Street, Buffalo, New York 14209. He has estimated the fair market value of the subject property to be Eleven Hundred Dollars ($1,100). This represents approximately Thirty-Six Cents (.36) a square foot. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sales of similar property in the area. Sale prices range from Twenty-One Cents (.21) a square foot to Fifty-Three Cents (.53) a square foot. The Division of Real Estate concurs with the appraisers estimate of value. The results of our negotiations are that Mrs. Mattie Green has agreed and is prepared to pay Eleven Hundred Dollars ($1,100) for the subject property. She has also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fees and cost of the legal description. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 30 Hollister to Mrs. Mattie Green in the amount of Eleven Hundred Dollars ($1,100). I am further recommending that Your Honorable Body authorize the Corporation Counsel to prepare the necessary documents for closing and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Comptroller, dated June 3, 1993, be received and filed; and That the offer of Mrs. Mattie Green, 28 Hollister Street, in the sum of $1,100.00 (One Thousand and One Hundred Dollars) to purchase the property described as 30 Hollister Street, be and hereby is accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo will be paid by the purchaser; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description will be paid by the purchaser; and That the Mayor be authorized to execute a deed and sign the necessary documents for the transfer of title, and the Comptroller be authorized to deliver the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the bid was submitted. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 13 Results of Negotiations 22 Orange, W 42.30' W of N Cherry Vacant Lot: 30; x 57' Irreg. Assessed Valuation: $1,000 Item No. 22, C.C.P. 3/16/93 In the above referenced Item Your Honorable Body authorized the Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, to negotiate a private sale with Ms. Betty Edwards Jordan, 35 Lemon Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 to purchase the above captioned property. The property adjoins Ms. Jordan home and she would like to purchase this property in order to square off and expand her yard area. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Able Associates, Mr. Dennis Walker, 43 St. Paul Street, Buffalo, New York 14209. He has estimated the fair market value of the property to be Six Hundred Dollars ($600) and represents approximately Thirty-Five Cents (.35) a square foot. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sales of similar property in the area. Sale prices range from Twenty Cents (.20) a square foot to Forty-Nine Cents (.49) a square foot. The Division of Real Estate concurs with the appraisers estimate of value. The results of our negotiations are that Ms. Betty Edwards Jordan has agreed and is prepared to pay Six Hundred Dollars ($600) for the subject property. She has also agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fees and cost of the legal description. Therefore, I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 22 Orange Street to Ms. Betty Edwards Jordan in the amount of Six Hundred Dollars ($600). I am further recommending that Your Honorable Body authorize the Corporation Counsel to prepare the necessary closing documents and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Comptroller, dated June 3, 1993, be received and filed; and That the offer of Ms. Betty Edwards Jordan, 35 Lemon Street, in the sum of $600.00 (Six Hundred Dollars) to purchase the property described as 22 Orange, be and hereby is accepted; and That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo will be paid by the purchaser; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description will be paid by the purchaser; and That the Mayor be authorized to execute a deed and sign necessary documents for the transfer of title, and the Comptroller be authorized to deliver the same in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the bid was submitted. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 14 Offer To Purchase 992 E Ferry & 141-147 Leslie Item #84, C.C.P. 5/25/93 The above items were referred to the Committee on Finance, Corporation Counsel and this office for a response. The items pertain to National Safety Supply Company's interested in purchasing the above two properties. The Division of Real Estate received a request from Mr. Jarvis Slater, Sales Manager for National Safety Supply Company on 5/11/93. He intends to rehabilitate both properties for commercial and residential use. The Division of Real Estate has already contacted Mr. Slater and informed him of the procedures to acquire the above owned properties. Once Mr. Slater has provided the necessary information and complies with the procedures for purchasing, this office will file the results with Your Honorable Body. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL No. 15 Task Force on-Landlord-Tenant Relations and Housing Conditions C.C.P. # 128, 6/8/93 I am filing this communication in response to Council Member Amos' resolution entitled "Reestablish Task Force on Landlord Tenant Relations and Housing Conditions" which was adopted by this Council on June 8, 1993 (C.C.P. # 128). I agree with Mr. Amos' contention that it is necessary to re-establish this task force and charge it with the "responsibility of identifying specific issues of local concern like Landlord-Tenant relations, landlord licensing, housing conditions and proposing solutions for the issues." However, I believe it would be a mistake to merely reconvene this task force without first restructuring and reinvigorating the group. It is obvious from the public hearing that was held on Tuesday, June 15, 1993 that the landlord licensing ordinance proposed by Council Member Franczyk has deeply divided those on either side of the issue and that some provision must be made in the ordinance to establish the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants alike. Failing to deal with both sides of this issue in a fair and equitable manner will result in a situation where conflict and mistrust prevail and quality affordable housing disappears in the city. I believe the Task Force on Landlord-Tenant Relations and Housing Conditions is the appropriate body to bring both sides of this issue together and provide for fair and equitable solutions to the city's housing problems. But I also believe that the issue can not be allowed to languish in the Task Force for dilapidated housing and code violations are problems that are seriously on the rise in the city and consequently, common solutions must be forthcoming. A review of the history of the Task Force on Landlord-Tenant Relations and Housing Conditions provides elucidation of this point. The idea for such a task force was first put before this Council by then Council Member Joel Giambra on September 5, 1989 (C.C.P. # 214). Mr. Giambra's resolution was referred to me as President of the Council for my action. On September 19, 1989 1 appointed the membership recommended in the resolution and notified this body of the formation of the Task Force. Subsequently, Council Member Giambra was selected to Chair the Task Force which he did until his appointment as Comptroller. On November 14, 1989 I notified this Council that I was expanding the membership of the Task Force to include individuals whom Task Force members felt were necessary to the successful completion of their work (C.C.P. # 17). Among these new members was County Commissioner of Social Services Karen J. Schimke. Finally, on July 3, 1990 I designated Council Member PerIa to replace Council Member Giambra as Chair of the Task Force (C.C.P. # 20). In the more than 3-1/2 years that have passed since the formation of the Task Force nothing. substantive has come from its deliberations. 1 don't say this to assign blame to any individuals or to the Task Force itself. Often the tenets of bureaucracy and decision making by committee dictate such an outcome, but I point it out to illustrate my point that merely "reestablishing" this Task Force is by no means a panacea. I am sure that Council Member Amos, himself an original appointee to the Task Force, knows this. With this in mind, I am proposing to meet with Council Members presently on the Task Force as well as with Council Member Franczyk in order to identify members who are committed to working diligently on these issues until some acceptable compromise is hammered out. As part of these discussions I will be asking Council Members to identify citizens whom they believe can make positive contributions toward common solutions. At a minimum, the citizen participation component of the Task Force needs to be updated and restructured to include representatives from the various landlord, tenant and community organizations in attendance at the public hearing. Further, I plan to contact Judge Sedita to have a representative from Housing Court assigned to the Task Force. In addition, I believe it is vitally important to include representatives from the Erie County Departments of Social Services and Health as well as the Erie County Legislature for these agencies hold the key to solving several problem areas that are beyond the city's control. For example, it is County government's responsibility to address problems resulting from the manner in which public assistance rent vouchers are distributed. Devising solutions to our housing problems requires that we deal with both sides of the equation --rent payers and rent collectors. Failing to do so will doom us to failure. The County must not be allowed to shirk its responsibilities for by failing to address these issues they contribute to the problem. Upon identifying the membership of the Task Force, I suggest the Task Force be charged with the responsibility of reviewing the proposed landlord licensing ordinance and current inspection practices with the goal of developing provisions that protect both landlords and tenants, while ensuring the availability of quality affordable housing. I believe it is absolutely vital that inspection provisions be strengthened to allow for interior inspections of rental properties and that landlords be protected from unscrupulous tenants. Finally, I believe the Task Force must be given a time limit for completing its work. I recommend that the Task Force be given no more than 90 days to formulate its recommendations and report back to this Common Council. I believe it would be a mistake to act prematurely on this issue in the face of unmitigated conflict. Both sides need time for cooler heads to prevail in a forum designed to encourage dialogue and common understanding. On the other hand, I believe we can not afford to wait forever. Housing problems grow more and more serious every year and it is in everyone's interest that common solutions be devised in the very near future. We must come together as the City of Good Neighbors and solve this problem as one. RECEIVED AND FILED. FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT No. 16 Certiorari Proceedings 616 Lafayette Avenue 1993-94 Fiscal Year This is to advise that the owner, Fleet Bank of New York, instituted certiorari proceedings on 616 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, New York regarding the assessment for the fiscal year 1993-94 (taxable status date December 1, 1992). The assessment was reviewed by this Department and the owner expressed a willingness to settle this proceeding. The final assessment for such fiscal year was as follows: Land Improvements Total $19,700 $210,300 $230,000 The owner is agreeable to a settlement which would result in a reduction of $60,000 for said year on 616 Lafayette Avenue. Under this settlement the new 1993-94 assessment would be $170,000. Based upon a review of the current market value of the property, I believe this settlement would be in the best interest of the city. I recommend, therefore, this settlement in which the Department of Law concurs. The proposed settlement is subject to the approval of your Honorable Body. I therefore request that the corporation Counsel be authorized to settle the 1993-94 certiorari proceeding on 616 Lafayette Avenue by reducing the assessment from $230,000 to $170,000. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 17 M. Watts - Cancel Trash Removal Costs - 140 Box Item No. 91, C.C.P. 05-25-93 Mary Watts, the owner of 140 Box Street states in a letter that she received a bill from the City of Buffalo in the amount of $224.39 for removal of trash at 140 Box. In her letter, Mary Watts states that she did not put trash in front of 140 Box and that there has been trash on a lot at 142 Box. As of this date, the Department of Assessment has not received any notification from Your Honorable Body to prepare an assessment charge for the removal of trash at 140 Box Street or the lot at 142 Box. Therefore, I recommend that you refer this matter to the Department of Street Sanitation to determine if, in fact, City Sanitation personnel had removed trash from the property at 140 Box Street. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 18 Penn Advertising Inventory List Enclosed is an inventory list dated April 6, 1992 of Penn Advertising's outdoor advertising signs in the City of Buffalo. The enclosed inventory list as furnished by Penn Advertising did not include the owners' name of the property where the signs are sited. The inventory list was requested by this department from Penn Advertising to insure an accurate and up-to-date inventory of signs in the City. Said inventory list was then used to place a total assessment of $1,700,000.00 on the March 1, 1993 Final Assessment Roll for fiscal year 1993-94. This inventory list of signs is valued by this Department and assessed as a single economic unit under Section, Block and Lot No. 111.21-8-4./A located at No. 1 Maryland Street. Since Penn Advertising's signs on this inventory list are sited at leased locations, it is more practical to assess them as a single economic unit rather than at the eight hundred and twelve individual sites. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS No. 19 Monthly Report of Licenses Issued in May 1993 I am respectfully submitting the enclosed report of licenses issued in the month of May 1993 by the Division of Licenses. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 20 Extension of Time on Contracts Kleinhans Music Hall Restoration Phase I In accordance with the terms of the various contracts for the Restoration of Kleinhans Music Hall the general construction work should have been completed by February 9, 1993, the plumbing work by February 15, 1993, the electric work by May 17, 1993 and the HVAC work by May 31, 1993. Due to the scheduling of rehearsals and events, this work could not be performed until this summer when the facility is closed. This is the first extension of time on this project. I have granted an extension of time to September 4, 1993 for the following contracts: C#91685100: BRD, Inc. C#91686200: A. Gareleck & Sons, Inc. C#91691000: Cannon Electric, Inc. C#91691200: Frank C. Kellner Co., Inc. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 21 Conditions For Erection Of Banners Item No. 60, CCP, 6/8/93 This is in response to C.C.P. #60 of June 8, 1993. The Department of Public Works - Engineering Division has no objection to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hanging a banner across Elmwood Avenue in the vicinity of Forest Avenue, or across Delaware Avenue in the vicinity of North Street, provided the following conditions are met: - The banners must be made of fabric that allows air to flow through them. - The bottom of the banners must be at least 14 feet 6 inches above every portion of the streets below them. - The banners cannot be hung from a traffic signal pole and must not interfere with the visibility of any traffic signal. - If the banners are to be secured to street light standards, the exact location and number of street light standards to be utilized must be supplied to the Street Lighting Office, Room 501 City Hall. This information must be supplied at least two (2) weeks prior to the erection of the banner. - The banners must be tied down in a secure manner so that they will not "come loose" at any time during the period for which they are to be hung. - A bond, and insurance naming the City of Buffalo as additional insured, in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) must be filed with the City before the banners can be hung. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 22 Four Way Stop Signs at Hunt and Copeland Item No. 195, C.C.P. 05/25/93 This is in response to C.C.P. #195 of May 25, 1993 regarding the installation of four-way stop control at Hunt Avenue and Copeland Place. An investigation by the Department of Public Works - Traffic Section into the need of an all-way stop at the aforementioned location has yielded the following: 1.) New York State Department of Transportation Standards state that the occurrence within a twelve (12) month period of five (5) or more reported accidents, would warrant the installation of "multi-way", stop control. Our records indicate that the accident history at this location does not satisfy this warrant. 2.) In addition, New York State standards also say that a stop sign should not be used for speed control. Proliferation of multi-way stops may only compound the problem, as evidence indicates excessive stop signs can cause accidents. Pedestrians experience a "false sense of security": in anticipation of vehicles coming to a complete stop; however, these vehicles may "roll thru" or even ignore these stop signs. Therefore, the Department of Public Works will not be installing "all-way stop" control at the intersection of Hunt Avenue and Copeland Place. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 23 No Parking - Except Clergy Signs East Side of Pearl Street at St. Paul's Cathedral Item No. 155, C.C.P. 05/11/93 This is in response to C.C.P. #155 of May 11, 1993. This communication requested that the Department of Public Works study the possibility of extending the current loading zone and creating a "No Parking - Except Clergy" zone at St. Paul's Cathedral along Pearl Street. The loading zone at this location is currently at the maximum (30') footage allowed by Traffic Ordinances and Laws of the City of Buffalo. Therefore, extension of this load zone is not possible. Also, the Department of Public Works is opposed to the formation of "special" parking zones in this region, or any other region of the City. Creation of such a zone along Pearl Street would only lead to requests from other special interest groups (other churches, block clubs and the like) for the same in their areas (for example along Franklin Street or Delaware Avenue). How do we provide for one and not for another when parking concerns are of equal weight? The logistics of "clergy parking" also becomes a nightmare. How does one know if a vehicle belongs in the zone or not? If "clergy parking stickers" are the solution, then how can we be sure they aren't duplicated and/or sold to other individuals whose vehicles do not belong in the zone? Further, if clergy are allowed to park in one zone, would they be allowed within other zones? Then there's the question of enforcement. Is this the responsibility of the Police Precinct in which the zone lies, or the responsibility of the Division of Parking Enforcement. In either case, additional manpower would be needed to even attempt to properly enforce these parking zones. It has been the experience of my Department that a more feasible solution to this problem is the development of an off-street parking area or the "leasing/renting" of space in a nearby parking ramp. This would provide safe, convenient parking for all church visitors, and with these people parking in an off-street location, parking congestion on surrounding streets would be lessened. Therefore, the Department of Public Works deems the creation of a "No Parking -Except Clergy" zone on Pearl Street at St. Paul's Cathedral as impractical and unworkable. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. No. 24 Notification Serial #8299 Dupont Street from Glenwood to E. Utica No 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 24 of Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be Supplemented by adding thereto the No Parking following: Prohibited Portion of Highway Prohibited Period Dupont Street, west side 4PM Sun to 4PM Wed from Glenwood to E. Utica Notification Serial #8300 Dupont Street from Glenwood to E. Utica 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 24 of Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing thereto the No Standing following: Prohibited Portion of Highway Prohibited Period Dupont Street, west side 7AM - 7PM from Glenwood Avenue and 115' south there from RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 25 Plans & Specs Valve and Hydrant Replacement in Genesee Street from Jefferson Avenue to Fillmore Avenue I respectfully request your Honorable Body's permission to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for bids for Valve and Hydrant Replacement in Genesee Street from Jefferson Avenue to Fillmore Avenue. Currently there is a 12" main in Genesee Street between Jefferson Avenue and Herman Street installed in 1919 and a 10" main from Herman Street to Fillmore Avenue installed in 1883. There is currently adequate water supply for the area and the integrity of the mains are good. The purpose of this project would be to replace the old valves and hydrants which do not function properly due to the age of mechanics and sealing surfaces. A total of forty-seven (47) valves of various sizes and seventeen (17) hydrants will be replaced. Funds for this project are available in the Division of Water's 416-982-007-00-00 account. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated June 10, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for sealed proposals for Valve and Hydrant Replacement in Genesee Street from Jefferson Avenue to Fillmore Avenue, as listed in the above communication, funds for this project are available in the Division of Water's 416-982-007-00-00 account. ADOPTED. No. 26 Plan, & Specs Repair and Painting of Ferry Elevated Water Tank I respectfully request your Honorable Body's permission to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for bids to Repair and Paint the interior of the Ferry Elevated Water Tank. The Ferry Street Tank, constructed in 1936, is located on the north side of Ferry Street between Dutton and Winchester Streets. An evaluation of the 2,000,000 gallon elevated water storage tank was conducted by Tank Industry Consultants. It is their determination that the tank is in good condition for its age. The tank could serve the system well for fifty years or more if the tank is properly repaired and maintained. Proper maintenance after completing the repairs would include periodic washouts and evaluations approximately every two or three years and the installation and proper maintenance of a new cathodic protection system. Funds for this project are available in the Division of Water's 416-982-017-00-000 account. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated June 8, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for sealed proposals for Repair and Painting of Ferry Elevated Water Tank, as listed in the above communication, funds for this project are, available in the Division of Water's 416-982-017-00-000 account. ADOPTED. No. 27 Report of Bids For The South Park Lift Bridge Emergency Bearing Contract. Item No. 38, C.C.P. 10/13/92 As authorized and directed by your Honorable Body in Item #38, CCP of 10/13/92, I have advertised and received bids on June 9, 1993 for the Emergency Bearing Repairs at the South Park Lift Bridge. 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 material entering into the work and may be more or less than the total bid. The following bids were received: Contractor Total Bid 1) M. Falgiano Construction, Inc. $118,598 (Low) 2) D.A. Elia Construction Corp. $120,400 * 3) Amherst Construction, Inc. $120,550 4) Nichter Associates, Inc. $124,400 5) Contractors Welding WNY, Inc. $131,187 6) M. Passucci Construction $143,200 * 7) Collana Brothers Construction $159,400 * Corrected Totals I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is M. Falgiano Construction, Inc., and I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body order the work and the cost thereof to be charged to the Division of Engineering Bond Fund 200-401-546 in an amount not to exceed $118,598, plus approved unit prices not to exceed an additional amount of $11,859.80. The engineers estimate for this work is $142,800. The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the bids received. Under the provisions of the General Municipal Law any of the bidders may withdraw his bid if the award of this contract is not made by July 26, 1993. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are available upon request. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated June 10, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the Emergency Bearing Repairs at the South Park Lift Bridge to M. Falgiano Construction, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $118,598, with said cost to be charged against the Division of Engineering Bond Fund 200-401-546. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 28 Bids - Refurbishment of Light Standards Park Type (#1348) 1993-1994 As authorized and directed by your Honorable Body, I have advertised and received bids on June 9, 1993 for the refurbishment of light standards-Park Type #1348. 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: Erie Interstate Contractor's Inc. $79,400.00 Colgate Heating Corporation $89,950.00 C.R.M. Contracting, Inc. $94,450.00 I hereby certify that lowest responsible bidder for the above project is Erie Interstate Contractor's, Inc., and I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body order the work and the cost thereof to be charged to the following Capital Project Bond Account #200-401-008 in an amount not to exceed $79,400.00. The engineer's estimate for this work is $100,000.00. The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the 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 July 26, 1993. Individual bid submissions are available in our office, for inspection and copies are available upon request. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated June 10, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the Refurbishment of Light Standards - Park Type #1348 (1993-1994) to Erie Interstate Contractor's, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $79,400.00, with said cost to be charged against the Capital Project Bond Fund Account #200-401-008. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 29 Report of Bids - Replacement of Jewett Avenue Bridge Over Conrail-BIN 2-26056-0 Group #352 Item No. 66, C.C.P. 9/1/92 As authorized and directed by your Honorable Body in Item No. 66, C.C.P. of 9/1/92, I have advertised and received bids on June 16, 1993 for the Replacement of the Jewett Avenue Bridge over Conrail - BIN 2-26056-0. 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: M. Falgiano Construction Company $ 818,818.00 (LOW) Nichols Long & Moore $ 847,176.75 M. Passucci, Inc. $ 927,075.00 Collana Brothers $1,011,843.25 Accadia Enterprises, Inc. $1,283,471.45 Nichter Utility Construction Company $1,313,236.58* *Corrected Total I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is M. Falgiano Construction Company, and I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body order the work and the cost thereof to be charged to the following Capital Project Bond Account 200-401-011, in an amount not to exceed $818,818., plus approved unit prices not to exceed an additional amount of $82,000. The Engineer's estimate for this work is $944,000. The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the 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 August 2, 1993. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are available upon request. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated June 17, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the Replacement of the Jewett Avenue Bridge over Conrail - BIN 2-2605e6-0 to M. Falgiano Construction Company, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $818,818.00, with said cost to be charged against the Capital Project Bond Fund Account #200-401-011. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 30 Report of Bids Kleinhans Music Hall North Wall Restoration & Reconstruction Phase II-B I advertised for on June 1, 1993 and received the following sealed proposals which were publicly opened and read on June 15, 1993. Base Bid Alt #1 Gerald T. Stay Co. 76,637 5,000 Nichter Construction 113,700 10,000 BRD, Inc. 140,277 6,222 LCP Construction 169,425 6,400 Alternate No. 1 was to provide bronze mesh screens. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Gerald T. Stay Co. in the amount' of $76,637 plus Alternate No. 1 in the amount of $5,000 for a total of $81,637.00 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 200-402-098 - Division of Buildings. Estimate for this work was $110,00.00 Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated June 17, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the Kleinhans Music Hall North Wall Restoration & Reconstruction Phase II-B, to Gerald T. Stay Co., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $76,637 plus Alternate No. 1 in the amount of $5,000 for a total of $81,637.00, with said cost to be charged against the B/F #200-402-098. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 31 Report of Bids Electrical Removal Terminal Wiring Boxes Shakespeare in Delaware Park I asked for and received the following Informal Proposals for the Electrical Removal Terminal Wiring Boxes for Shakespeare in Delaware Park on June 16, 1993. Weydman Electric Inc. 6,816 Wittburn Enterprises, Inc. 18,200 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Weydman Electric, Inc. in the amount of $6,816.00 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 will be available in B/F 200-402- 523-Division of Buildings. Estimate for this work was $12,300.00 Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated June 16, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Electrical Removal Terminal Wiring Boxes for Shakespeare in Delaware Park to Weydman Electric Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $6,816.00, with said cost to be charged against the B/F #200-402-523 Division of Buildings. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 32 Report of Bids Electrical Specialty Wire and Connections Shakespeare in Delaware Park I asked for and received the following Informal Proposals for the Electrical Specialty Wire and Connections for Shakespeare in Delaware Park on June 16, 1993. Weydman Electric Inc. $ 9,249 Wittburn Enterprises, Inc. 12,900 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Weydman Electric, Inc. in the amount of $9,249.00 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 will be available in B/F 200-402-523-Division of Buildings. Estimate for this work was $10,000.00 Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated June 16, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Electrical Specialty Wire and Connections for Shakespeare in Delaware Park to Weydman Electric Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $9,249.00, with said cost to be charged against the B/F #200-402-523 - Division of Buildings. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 33 Bid Withdrawal Waterline Replacement Various Streets Item No. 33, CCP 3/30/93 The lowest responsible bidder for the Waterline Replacement - Various Locations Project was Accadia Enterprises. A report of bids was made in Common Council Proceeding No. 33 of March 30, 1993. Accadia Enterprises, 4430 Walden Avenue, Lancaster, New York 14086 made a substantial estimating error in bidding this project and has requested to withdraw their bid of $739,453.00 for this work. The Corporation Counsel's Office recommends that rather than further delay this project, we should accept the next lowest bidder, Kandey Company, Inc., 19 Ransier Drive, West Seneca, New York with a bid of $978,531.00. I respectfully request that your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into a contract with Kandey Company for the above work in the amount of $978,531.00 and same be charged to the Division of Water's 416 Capital Project Fund, 015 account. The Engineer's estimate for this work was $1,340,000.00. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 34 Change in Contract Stage for Shakespeare in the Park Foundation Contract I herewith submit to Your Honorable Body the following change in contract for the Foundation Work, Stage for Shakespeare in the Park, Delaware Park, Feddington Allen Inc.; #11013070: Install approximately 500 feet of drainage system: Add $ 4,985.00 The foregoing results in a net increase in the contract of Four- Thousand Nine-Hundred Eighty-Five and 00/100 Dollars ($4,985.00). Summary: Original Amount of Contract $11,840.00 Amount of This Change (No. 1) 4,985.00 Revised Amount of Contract $16,825.00 This change could not be foreseen at the time the contract was let. Underground drainage was quite severe when excavation for foundation began. This will alleviate the water ponding at the bottom of the hill and reduce rutting from other construction equipment and the Shakespeare trailer. Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Public Works and our consultant, Saratoga Associates, and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are in B/F 200-402-523. 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 June 14, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to issue a change order to Feddington Allen, Inc. in the amount of $4,985.00 for additional work under contract #11013070 for work relating to the Foundation Work, Stage for Shakespeare in the Park, Delaware Park, with said cost to be charged against the BF 200-402-523 account. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 35 Change in Contract Underground Power & Signaling Cable Shakespeare in Delaware Park I herewith submit to Your Honorable Body the following change in contract for the Underground Power and Signaling Cable, Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Wittburn Enterprises, Inc., #11009620: Install 24" x 24" cast boxes in lieu of the 12" x 12" specified Add $6,884.00 The foregoing results in a net increase in the contract of Six Thousand Eight-Hundred Eighty-Four and 00/100 Dollars ($6,884.00). Summary: Original Amount of Contract $11,444.00 Amount of This Change (No. 1) Add 6,884.00 Revised Amount of Contract $18,328.00 This change could not be foreseen at the time the contract was let. This change comes from the sound and lighting consultant hired by Shakespeare in the Park. Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Public Works and our consultants, Saratoga Associates, and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are in B/F 200-402-023. 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 June 14, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to issue a change order to Wittburn Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $6,844.00 for additional work under contract #11009620 for work relating to the Underground Power and Signaling Cable, for Shakespeare in Delaware Park, with said cost to be charged against the BF 200-402-023 account. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 36 Change In Contract - Change Order #1 Resurfacing of City Pavements - 1993 Contract #91698700 - Amherst Paving, Inc. Item #44, C.C.P. 03-16-93 I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following negotiated lump sum additions to the Contract for the above named project. This change order is necessary to enable us to resurface the South Drive and Meadow Drive tennis courts, total of 9, in Delaware Park, in anticipation of the 1993 HUNY Tennis Tournament scheduled to run from July 30, 1993 to August 08, 1993. Also, in anticipation of the World University Games, we have included improvements to the grounds at the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society including curb and paving work. Negotiated Estimated New Item # Description Price Quantity Cost 90.401 Fencing, replace with new $ 1,350 L.S. $ 1,350 90.402 Crack-fill w/Hot AC $ 1,000 L.S. $ 1,000 90.403 Cover Cracks with Petrotac $ 1,400 L.S. $ 1,400 90.405 Resurface with 112" Asphalt concrete - City Top $21,318 L.S. $21,318 90.406 Color coat w/3-coat system $21,799 L.S. $21,799 Total lump sum additions, Change Order #1 $50,847 Contract Summary: Original Amount of Contract $445,090 Change Order #1 $ 50,847 New Contract Total $495,937 Funds for this additional work ($50,847) are available in Division of Engineering Capital Project Fund #200-401-507. This work will not require an extension of time. I hereby certify that 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 Amherst Paving, Inc. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated June 17, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to issue a change order to Amherst Paving, Inc., in the amount of $50,847.00 for additional work under contract #91698700 for work relating to the Resurfacing of City Pavements - 1993, width said cost to be charged against the Division of Engineering Capital Project Fund 200-401-507. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 37 Change In Contract - Change Order #2 Resurfacing of City Pavements - 1993 Contract #91698700 - Amherst Paving, Inc. I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following contract unit price additions to the Contract for the above named project. This change order is necessary to enable us to resurface Main Street - LaSalle to Kenmore in anticipation of the 1993 World University Games. New Item# Description Unit Estimated Cost Price Quantity 04.120 Asphalt Concrete $33.00 3,050 $100,650 Modified Top ton Contract Summary: Original Amount of Contract $445,090.00 Change order #1 $ 50,847.00 Change Order #2 $100,650.00 New Contract Total $596,587.00 Funds for this additional work ($100,650.00) will be available in the 1993-94 CHPS Program (Capital Project Fund 200-401-507) and/or from Community Development Block Grant Fund if available. This work will not require an extension of time. I hereby certify that 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 Amherst Paving. Inc. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated June 22, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and hereby is, authorized to issue a change order to Amherst Paving, Inc. in the Amount of $100,650 for additional work in relation to the resurfacing of city pavements, Contract #91698700. funds are available in the 1993-94 CHPS Program (Capital Project Fund 200-401-507) and/or from Community Development Block Grant Funds, if available. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 38 Reduction in Retention University Heights Community Center Construction of the new University Heights Community Center has been completed. Negotiations over a final change in contract with the general contractor are still going on and should be finalized this month. It is respectfully requested that retention be reduced from the current 0.5% to 0.1% for the following contracts: Concept Construction C#91592600 Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated June 14, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, be and he hereby is authorized to the reduce the retention from 0.5% to 0.1% on a contract with Concept Construction, Contract #91592600 for the new University Heights Community Center. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 39 Gateway Tunnel Feasibility Study Phase III Item #103, C.C.P. 6-23-92 I hereby submit to your Honorable Body the information you have requested for Phase III of the proposed gateway tunnel feasibility study. Attached please find: 1. Gateway Tunnel Feasibility Study - This study was approved by your Honorable Body in Item # 125 of 10-17-89 and addresses the possibilities of 6 different alternates for a tunnel. 2. Gateway Tunnel Feasibility Study Phase II - This study was approved by your Honorable Body in Item # 114 of 6-9-92 and addresses the preferred alternates which would connect the downtown core with the outer harbor and future metro rail connections. 3. Scope of Work for Phase III - For which we request your Honorable Body's approval. This work will include modifications to the preferred alternates and possible connection to the proposed South Town connector along with preliminary cost estimate. Therefore, we respectfully request your Honorable Body to authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to hire a consultant to perform this work. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 40 Restaurant-Dancing Class IV 474 Abbott Road Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised as follows: I have examined the attached application for Restaurant/Dancing Class IV located at 474 Abbott Road and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for Restaurant/Dancing Class IV License is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Fire Department, Zoning Department and the Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Kenneth F. Martin. The report from the Police Department recommending approval is attached hereto. In consideration of the application of: Kenneth F. Martin D/B/A Two's Company 474 Abbott Road Buffalo, New York 14220 This request is submitted for your consideration and whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD. No. 41 Encroachment - Ramps/Stairs/Planters 138 Delaware Avenue Mr. Phil Silvestri, Architect, acting as agent for the Federal Center Building, to be located at 138 Delaware Avenue Northwest corner of Mohawk Street, has requested permission to install two handicap ramps, stairs, and planters within City right of way at said address. The above mentioned encroachments would be located on the Delaware Avenue side of the property. The handicap ramps would measure 44 feet in length, 33 feet in length, and project 4 feet from the building face. The planters, which are level with the sidewalk, are located between the proposed ramps and curbline, making the total projection into City right or way 8 feet. The proposed steps would be located at the Southeast corner of the building and project a maximum of 4 feet into City right of way. The Department of Public Works has reviewed Mr. Silvestri's application pursuant to 413-67 (Encroachment regulations) of the City Ordinances and has no objection to Your Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a "Mere License" for said encroachments provided the following conditions are met: 1. That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo permits necessary for installation. 2. That the ramps, stairs, and planters be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings. 3. That after installation a minimum of 10 feet of sidewalk space exists between the edge of the planters and the curbline. 4. In the event that the Commissioner of Public Works determines the encroachments must cease as a result of factors effecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, or the needs of the City, the Commissioner may order the immediate removal of said encroachments as described in Chapter 413-67 (E) of the City Ordinances. 5. That the applicant supply the Department of Public Works with a $10,000 construction in street bond or certificate of insurance 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 encroachments. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD. No. 42 1735 Hertel Avenue Enclosed Patio Within Right Of Way Mrs. Josephine Rozwadowski, owner of Orazio's Italian Restaurant, located at 7135 Hertel Avenue, has requested permission to install an enclosed Patio within City right of way at said address. The proposed Patio would be located on the Starin Avenue side of the property measuring approximately 30 feet in length, and project 13 feet from the building face, 8 feet 6 inches of which will encroach City right of way. The Department of Public Works has reviewed Mrs. Rozwadowski's application pursuant to Chapter 413-67 (encroachment regulations) of the City Ordinances 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 addition is installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings. 3. That the addition does not exceed thirty (30) feet in length or project more than thirteen (13) from the building face into City right of way. 4. That the applicant be responsible for relocation of any ground utilities effected by the installation of said addition. 5. In the event that the Commissioner of Public Works determines the encroachment must cease as a result of factors effecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, or the needs of the City, the Commissioner of Public Works may order the immediate removal of said encroachment as described in Chapter 413-67 (E) of the City Ordinances. 6. That, because the addition will remain within City right of way the entire year as opposed to a seasonal cafe, the applicant be assessed an annual fee of five dollars ($5.00) per square foot of City right of way occupied by the encroachment as described in Chapter 413-67 (G) of the City Ordinances. 7. That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a Ten Thousand Dollar ($10,000.00) construction in street bond or certificate of insurance 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 addition to restaurant. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD. No. 43 Claim for Wages Various Employees From June 7 through June 20, 1993 members of the crew of the Cotter worked while an agreement was being formulated to cover various aspects of their employment. On May 1, 1993 each employee should have been transferred from the Engineering Division to the Buildings Division and their salaries set at $30,000. Due to the fact that the above mentioned agreement was not finalized and approved by the Budget Director, the Civil Service Commission and Your Honorable Body, the proper appointments could not be filed. The Comptroller has thus ruled that a claim must be approved by Your Honorable Body to pay these employees. I respectfully request that you authorize the Comptroller to issue the following payments for time worked from June 7 through 20, 1993: George Evans 10 days @ $114.922 per day = $1,149.22 Michael Farrel 10 days @ $114.922 per day = $1,149.22 John Harter 10 days @ $114.922 per day = $1,149.22 Joseph Kalinowski 10 days @ $114.922 per day = $1,149.22 William Robinson 10 days @ $114.922 per day = $1,149.22 Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated June 17, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be and hereby is authorized to issue payments for time worked from June 7, 1993 to June 20, 1993 to the individuals listed and in the amounts specified in the above communication. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKS No. 44 Exclude North District from Tree Spraying Operations Using the Pesticide SEVIN Item #205, C.C.P. 5/25/93 This department will heed the request of the district councilmember except if we receive an individual request to have a tree sprayed. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 45 Pest Bd. Comments on EPA Response -Mgmt. of Elm Tree Pop. Item #90, C.C.P. 4/27/93 This department will comply with any and all regulations when it comes to spraying trees with SEVIN. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 46 Bids- Sound and Light at LaSalle Park Pavilion 1993 Item #30, C.C.P. 2/2/93 As authorized by Your Honorable Body, this department prepared specifications for sound and lighting for the LaSalle Park Pavilion for the 1993 summer season. The Department of General Services handled the advertisement and the bids are as follows: Company "Small" Show "Large" Show Indigo Productions $1,475.00 $2,750.00 2820 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, 14215 Audio Arts Concert $1,995.00 $3,095.00 Production, Inc. 291 Parkside Ave. Buffalo, 14214 Unistage, Inc. $2,099.00 $3,397.00 330 Genesee St. Buffalo, 14204 We recommend the low bidder, Indigo Productions. Upon your approval, we will enter into a contract for this service. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and -correct statement of all bids received. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Parks, dated June 9, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Parks be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Sound and Lighting for the LaSalle Park Pavilion for the 1993 summer season, to Indigo Productions, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $2,750.00. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 47 P. Smith - Problems with Durant Field Item #90, C.C.P. 5/25/93 This Department removed the backs top that was used for playing ball and have had groups who used the park re-scheduled at other parks. In the park is playground equipment (slide, swings, etc.) for which this department is responsible. Homesteading is not in the realm of the Parks Department. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE No. 48 4 Way Stop - Hunt/Copeland In response to your concerns regarding a "4 way stop" at Hunt & Copeland please be advised that we have increased our police patrols in this area. It is the responsibility of the Department of Public Works to investigate the need for "four way stop sign" at this location. After their investigation a proper determination will be made. Until such time please be assured that increased police monitoring and corresponding action will be taken. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 49 Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective June 11, 1993 in the Department of Police Edward F. Jordan, 57 Trowbridge, Buffalo 14220, to the position of Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor I, Permanent, at the maximum starting salary of $26,442. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL No. 50 Compromise of Demolition Lien 75 West Avenue, Chase Home Mortgage Corporation In 1991, the property located at 75 west Avenue became deteriorated. The property is owned by Thomas J. Grillo. In November, 1992, the property was demolished by the City of Buffalo at a cost of $4,100. 00. Thomas J. Grillo had purchased the property in 1977. At that time, he obtained a mortgage from Empbanque Capital Corporation. Empbanque started a foreclosure proceeding in December, 1991. The foreclosure proceeding was completed in August, 1992, but Empbanque has not taken title to the property. Title still lies with Mr. Grillo. In February, 1992, Empbanque spent approximately $1,000.00 in fixing up the property. Mr. Grillo has in excess of $100,000.00 in judgments of record against him. He appears to be judgment proof. Empbanque went out of business in June, 1992. Therefore, a judgment cannot be obtained against it. The mortgage was an FHA mortgage guaranteed by HUD. Chase Home Mortgage Corp. has assumed the entire portfolio of mortgages from Empbanque and wants to clear up the title and turn the property over to HUD. Chase has offered to compromise the demolition lien of $4,100.00 by payment of one-half of this amount (i.e. $2,050.00) to the City of Buffalo in full settlement of the lien. If a compromise of the lien is not agreed upon, the title will in all probability remain with Mr. Grillo. In that event, the City would most likely never recover any of the cost of the demolition and will have to foreclose on this vacant lot. If this settlement is agreed upon, the title will be cleared up, the property will be transferred to HUD for resale, and the City of Buffalo will receive the sum of $2,050.00. For the above noted reasons, the Law Department recommends the settlement of this matter for the sum of $2,050.00, payable to the City of Buffalo. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 51 Proceedings Against The State To Amend The Public Officers Law Item No. 184, C.C.P., 5/25/93 In response to your request that I begin legal action against the State of New York to compel enactment of an amendment to the Public Officers Law, please be advised that the State Legislature, like your Honorable Body, cannot be compelled by judicial proceeding to undertake a purely discretionary legislative function. In the event that State legislation is enacted which amends Public Officers Law Section 3 with respect to New York City only, there may be options available to the City to have the import of such legislation be made applicable to Buffalo. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 52 Opinion - Bd. of Education Budget Appropriations You have asked this office to respond to the following query: Can the Common Council demand where the increased appropriations will go in the Board of Education Budget? As I understand it, the Common Council merely made a lump sum addition to the Mayor's proposal budget in the Board of Education's single O & M budget line. As such, the Council can only request the Board of Education appropriate the additional amount to specific expenses or activities. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 53 Renegotiate Hyatt Hotel Payments in Lieu of Taxes As Your Honorable Body is aware, the Hyatt Hotel payments in lieu of taxes (P.I.L.O.T.) are in arrears. The various parties to the hotel financing have been attempting over the last several months to restructure the public and private loans and other financial arrangements, including the P.I.L.O.T.'s. At the same time, the hotel has obtained a reduction in their assessed valuation from $26 million to $19 million. While the reduction does not directly affect P.I.L.O.T. because of the ECIDA lease which is in place and the negotiated terms of the P.I.L.O.T. (including the 1988 revision approved by the Common Council), such a reduction is relevant to considering the further revision which has now been requested. The private lending consortium which funded the original development loan has tentatively agreed to a restructuring of their loan on terms favorable to the hotel subject to certain concessions from Hyatt, Paul Snyder, the City and the County. The principle concessions requested from the City would be a reduction in the P.I.L.O.T. commensurate with the cumulative reduction in the assessed valuation since the hotel opened and a subordination of a $1.25 million first lien securing P.I.L.O.T. arrears from 1986 to 1993. Comparable concessions would be required of the County. In consideration of these concessions, the City would be released from its "stand still" agreements which may otherwise prevent us from suing on the present arrears. The restructuring package is designed to maintain the hotel's role in local and regional economic development strategies. Your Honorable Body is respectfully requested to authorize the Commissioner of Community Development and the Corporation Counsel to negotiate an agreement with the various parties on the basic terms outlined above subject to final approval by the Mayor and the Common Council. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT No. 54 Change in Contract No. 91600600 Crossroads Sports Arena I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following change order on Contract No. 91699600 with Ecology and Environment, Inc. (E & E) to include additional study of potentially significant historical buildings and archeological sites. This request is being made as a result of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (SHPO) determination that there are two extant structures that are potentially eligible for the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and that the project area may contain important archeological deposits. The SHPO has requested that E&E generate a work plan that incorporates the research design for this investigation and submit it for the SHPO's critique and approval prior to the commencement of the field work. The rationale justifying these proposed methodologies will be outlined in the work plan. This document will incorporate the following elements: 1. Identification of a number of locations which may contain archaeological deposits. 2. Identification of general historical processes (i.e., 19th century residential and/or commercial development, industrial activities, ownership evolution etc.). 3. Formulation of appropriate field testing strategy (i.e., application of heavy machinery, geotechnical borings, hand excavation, data recording, etc.). 4. Formulation of appropriate laboratory procedures (i.e., cleaning, washing, storing, tabulating, etc.). 5. Formulation of appropriate analytical methods required for manipulation of the collected archaeological data. 6. Formulation of the general content of the Phase I/II Archaeological Report. 7. Formulation of the appropriate artifact curation procedures. The work plan will consist of a brief letter report. E&E will submit one draft and two final copies of the report to the City. The total cost for the preparation of the work plan will not exceed $13,200. This cost does not include the execution of this testing program. SUMMARY OF BUDGET: Original Contract Amount 174,037.00 Change Order Amount $ 13,200.00 Revised Contract Amount $187,237.00 These changes could not be foreseen at the time the original contract was let. Costs have been reviewed by the Dept. of Community Development and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this additional work are available in Sports Arena Interfund Cash Loan Account No. 200-717-018. I, therefore, recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Community Development to issue a change order to Ecology and Environment, Inc. as set forth above. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Community Development, dated June 16, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is, authorized to issue a change order to Ecology and Environment, Inc., in the amount of $13,200.00, for additional work under contract #91600600 for work relating to the Crossroads Sports Arena, with said cost to be charged against the Sports Arena Interfund Cash Loan Account No. 200-717-018. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 55 Martin Luther King Jr. Park Wading Pool - Plumbing Contract Change Order No. 2 I am requesting that Your Honorable Body approve the following changes and additions to the above contract. To complete the following items encounters during construction to correct deteriorated conditions and meet health codes: Install back flow preventer, disconnect & cap abandoned lines, locate and replace existing shutoff's, replumb second floor lavatory, expose and repair existing sanitary sewer, reroute gas lines, and locate and repair leaking water line. $10,036.67 This addition will raise the total amount of the contract to $115,035.58. The contractor is J.T. Monaco Corporation, 70 Earhart, Williamsville, New York, 14221. All work was done on a time and materials basis supervised by our inspector and the consultant who have verified the quantities and prices. Funds for this work are available in Account 200-717-520. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Community Development, dated June 16, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is, authorized to issue a change order No. 2 to J.T. Monaco Corporation, in the amount of $10,036.67, for additional work under contract #91600600 for work relating to the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Wading Pool, Plumbing Contract, with said cost to be charged against the 200-717-520 account. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 56 Change Order #2 Contract #91633200 Electrical Construction, Site Redevelopment of War Memorial Stadium I herewith submit to Your Honorable Body the following change in contract for electrical construction associated with the Site Redevelopment of War Memorial Stadium, Contract #91633200 with Industrial Power and Lighting Corporation, 701 Seneca Street, Buffalo, New York. 1.) Original Bid Alternate #3 for installation of electrical and telephone service system components for Press Box. ADD $ 2,325.00 2.) Supply and Install eleven (11) 175 watt metal halide lighting fixtures on west wall of service building along with all necessary conduit, wire and fittings. ADD $ 4,437.00 3.) Supply and installation of additional street lighting (4) at Jefferson-Best and Jefferson Dodge including all necessary excavation, conduit, wire and foundations. ADD $ 5,190.00 4.) Charges assessed by Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation for installation of a 4.16 Kilo Volt underground primary service to supply War Memorial Stadium and Masten Pool. ADD $ 1,744.00 TOTAL ADD TO CONTRACT: $13,696.00 All of the preceding items were deemed necessary to properly complete electrical construction work in conjunction with the site redevelopment of War Memorial Stadium. Associated costs for all items were either specific alternate bid prices or time and material rates approved by Community Development engineering staff and the project architect, Robert Traynham Coles, Architect, P.C. Funds for this work are available in Bond Fund #200-717-094 and a contract summary is as follows: ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $ 619,825.00 CHANGE ORDER #1 DEDUCT $ 117,300.00 AMOUNT THIS CHANGE #2 $ 13,696.00 REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT $ 516,221.00 I therefore recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Community Development to issue a change order to Industrial Power and Lighting Corporation as set forth above. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Community Development, dated June 15, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is, authorized to issue a change order No. 2 to Industrial Power and Lighting Corporation, in the amount of $13,696.00, for additional work under contract #91633200 for work relating to the Electrical Construction, Site Redevelopment of War Memorial Stadium, with said cost to be charged against the Bond Fund #200-717-094 account. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 57 Reduction in Retention Electrical Construction Site Redevelopment of War Memorial Stadium Permission is requested from Your Honorable Body for a reduction in retention from 10% do 1% for Industrial Power and Lighting Corporation, 701 Seneca Street, Buffalo, New York, Contract #91633200 for electrical construction in conjunction with site redevelopment of War Memorial Stadium. As of this date retention being held by the City is 10% or $50,252.50 and a reduction is requested to 1% or $5,025.25. Electrical construction for this project was declared substantially complete with only minor punch list items remaining on May 27, 1993 by the Project Architect, Robert Traynham Coles, Architect, P.C. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Department of Community Development, dated June 15, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development, be and he hereby is authorized to the reduce the retention from 10% to 1% on a contract with Industrial Power and Lighting Corporation, Contract #91633200 for the Electrical Construction Site Redevelopment of War Memorial Stadium. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 58 E.A.F. - C. Pecora - Request to Convert Store Into 8 Sit-In Restaurant at 914-916 Elmwood Ave. Attached for your information is the Short Environmental Assessment Form for the matter captioned above. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. No. 59 E.A.F. - Cullen Realty Corp. - Request to convert An Existing Masonry Structure At 990 Niagara St. For Storage And Manufacturing Item No. 68, C.C.P., June 8, 1993 Attached for your information is the Short Environmental Assessment Form for the matter captioned above. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Commissioner of Community Development, dated June 15, 1993, be received and filed; and That: "Cullen Realty Corp. - Use 990 Niagara Street for Storage" is an unlisted action as defined in 6 NYCRR Part 617.2. The Common Council has approval power over this item, and is therefore an involved agency as defined in 617.2. As part of an uncoordinated review, the Common Council has evaluated an Environmental Assessment form (EAF) on this item which has been completed by the applicant (Part 1) and by the City Planning Board (Part II); and Having made an independent assessment of the information contained in the EAF, the Common Council adopts the findings set forth in Part II and, as a result, finds that this proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, this Common Council issues a negative declaration. ADOPTED. No. 60 Reasons for Move - Farmers' Market Res. 143, C.C.P. 6/8/93 The decision by Buffalo Place, Inc. to move its Farmers' Market at Buffalo Place from the section of the pedestrian mall between Court and Church Streets to the section between Mohawk and Huron Streets (approximately 220 yards north of the 1992 site) is based on market operation and public safety concerns. Specifically, the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is currently reconstructing the LRRT trackbed just north of the 1992 market site. The reconstruction not only affects the aesthetics of the market environment but also makes it very difficult for the market to function safely. Truck farmers come and go at all times during the market day. It would be impractical to expect farmers upon arrival or departure to negotiate around pedestrians, farmers' trucks and stands, and the construction zone with any degree of confidence. In addition, the level of pedestrian activity combined with the LRRT reconstruction and farmers' stands would make emergency access to this area of the pedestrian mall virtually impossible. While safety is the primary concern, if one were to look at the new location from an urban design and mall marketing standpoint, it would be very difficult to argue with the decision made by Buffalo Place. Granted, the farmers have been relocated a few yards from the congested, "prime" location on the pedestrian mall anchored by such activity generators as the Main Place Mall, AM&A's, and the M & T Bank. It is the responsibility of Buffalo Place as mall manager to strengthen weaker areas of the mall such as the 400 and 500 Blocks of Main St. through promotional activities like the Farmers' Market. By relocating the market to its current location on the 500 Block, a new center of activity is established during the market season to draw people to this section of the mall filling, in part, the void created when Berger's closed. We also remind your Honorable Body that the Farmers' Market at Buffalo Place is a promotional effort sponsored by Buffalo Place. Buffalo Place organizes the market, pays permit fees, provides for all security, promotional materials, banners, and administers the Farmers's Market Coupon Program which benefits recipients of WIC and Food Stamps. This Department therefore has no objection to the relocation of the Farmer's Market at Buffalo Place to its present location. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF STREETS No. 61 Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective June 14, 1993 in the Department of Street Sanitation, to the position of Truckdriver, Temporary, at the intermediate starting salary of $22,208. Ronald A. McGregor, 244 Vermont St., Buffalo, New York 14213 David J. Kosmoski, 121 Miller Ave., Buffalo, New York 14212 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF INSPECTIONS AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION No. 62 M.J. Peterson Development Corp. Notification of Change of Principals Mr. Dennis M. Penman has requested approval for M.J. PETERSON Development Corp. to assign its rights and obligations under the above Developer Agreements to a newly formed joint venture. The joint venture is known as "M.J. Peterson/Forbes Housing Co. and its venturers are M.J. Peterson Housing Co., Inc. and Forbes Housing Inc. The principles of M.J. Peterson Housing Co., Inc. are Victor Peterson, Victor L. Peterson, Jr. and Dennis M. Penman. The principals of Forbes Housing Co., Inc. are Messrs. Elliot Lasky and Harry Schmidt. The principals of the two corporations have completed $150,000,000.00 worth of construction projects within the last three (3) years. Such combined construction activity has consisted of residential, office, and other commercial development. Approval of this item will result in a stronger development team and a more efficient construction program for the City's successful new housing initiative. Accordingly, I respectfully recommend the Council approve the assignment of the above captioned documents to the M.J. Peterson/Forbes Housing Co. partnership, subject to approval by Agency Counsel. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL. FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE No. 63 Install No Parking-Except Clergy Item 155, C.C.P. May 11, 1993 The above was referred to this office to study the feasibility of installing "no parking-except clergy" signs in two parking spaces on Pearl Street and removing a parking meter in favor of a loading zone at 128 Pearl (in front of St. Paul's Cathedral Office). In general the division of parking enforcement is opposed to the removal of parking meters, especially in light of an increased revenue estimate for the division in fiscal 1993-94 of $2,000,000. The division does not support installing "no parking-except clergy" signs because of the precedent it would set for other churches requesting preferential parking. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. No. 64 Background Checks In Rem Purchasers C.C.P. May 25, 1993 Please be advised that the City of Buffalo does require identification before anyone can obtain a 'bid" number at our In Rem Auction. The Referee has the right to set aside a bid by any person deemed by her to not be a responsible bidder. The Referee has the right to refuse to transfer title to any individual, corporation or entity found by the City of Buffalo to be more than one year delinquent in tax payments at the time of execution of the sale agreement. Upon finding delinquency all monies deposited shall be forfeited by the bidder. First I would like the Council to be aware that the first and foremost reason for the In Rem Sale is collecting tax revenue. This is accomplished in the many months before the actual sale with people coming in and paying their taxes or setting up payment plans . This is where most of the revenue is generated and this collection is done by City of Buffalo employees. We are aware that the "Professional Slumlord" who wants to purchase property thru the In Rem Sale knows the ropes and can always find a way around our rules and regulations. It can be a simple as having a third party register, bid, pay and accept title to the property transferring title at a later date. I have attached a copy of the TERMS OF SALE for your information but please feel free to contact me is you would like additional information. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 65 Health Care Benefits In response to the communication from the Comptroller dated June 8, 1993, the Department of Administration and Finance takes the following positions, which have been previously communicated the Comptroller in several meetings: A. With regard to those retirees who did not have the proper medical withholding taken from their pension checks, the Comptroller's Collections Unit should be authorized to negotiate a repayment schedule with them. B. With regard to those employees who did not pay the difference between the core insurance and their medical coverage while on medical leave of absence, the Comptroller should be authorized by your Honorable Body to recoup the difference by payroll deduction. C. With respect to this retirees and employees who received both medical insurance and payments in lieu for the same period, the Comptroller's Collection Unit should be authorized by your Honorable Body to recoup the in-lieu payment through appropriate collections methods. D. With respect to those retirees who had too much withholding deducted from their pension checks, the over-deduction should be refunded immediately. We recommend that your Honorable Body adopt paragraphs A through D above as city policy, by resolution. If you do, we will work together with the Comptroller's Office to implement them. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 66 Request Ordinance Amendment Chapter 35-Survivor's Death Benefits Item #146, C.C.P. June 8, 1993 The above referenced item was referred to this office for comment. It is a proposal to change the conditions under which the health benefits provided to the survivors of a City employee who dies from a work related injury are terminated. Since 1983 these benefits were provided until the surviving spouse died or remarried. This item proposes not to terminate the benefits if the surviving spouse remarries. Although there is an urgent need to reduce the City's cost of health insurance for active and retired employees, I agree that a surviving spouse of someone who died from an injury sustained in the performance of his or her duty to the City should not be penalized if he or she decides to remarry. I don't believe there are many of these cases so the cost to the City should be minimal. I have no objection to this change. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION No. 67 Eligible List for Police Officer Item #68, C.C.P. Dec. 22, 1992 Attached is a photocopy of the full promotional eligible list for the position of POLICE OFFICER adopted on July 29, 1992. The current promotional eligible list contains eighteen (18) names, however, no appointments have been made from said eligible list at this time. The previous eligible list, adopted on May 31, 1989 was an open competitive list. Said previous examination was administered only on an open competitive basis. Information relative to the number of Housing Security Officers who participated in Police Officer examinations on an open competitive basis prior to being appointed as Housing Security Officers is not available. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. FROM THE CITY CLERK No. 68 Authorize Acceptance of Records Management Grant Attached is the Grant Application Acceptance letter from New York State Education department for records management. Please authorize the Mayor to execute this grant. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the City Clerk, be received and filed; and That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to accept a Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund grant for $49,967 from New York State Education Department for Records Management. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 69 Auto Allowance The following departments have filed the required certificate relative to the granting of automobile transportation allowances for employees in their respective departments: Public Works - Louis Sepia RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 70 Reports of Attendance I transmit herewith communications received by me, from the various boards, commissions, agencies and authorities reporting the membership attendance at their respective meetings: City Planning Board Emergency Medical Services Board Youth Board Zoning Board of Appeals RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 71 Notices of Appointments - Council interns I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council intern. Mr. Fahey moved the approval of the appointments to the position of Council intern. ADOPTED. Appointment effective June 7,1993 in the Department of City Clerk Barbara Ramos, 68-B Jasper Parrish Drive, Buffalo, NY 14207, to the position of Intern III, Seasonal, at the flat starting salary of $ 5.00. Appointment effective June 3,1993 in the Department of City Clerk Andrew D. Golebiowski, 960 Sycamore St., Buffalo, 14212, to the position of Intern IV, Seasonal at the flat starting salary of $ 6.00/hr. Appointment effective June 4,1993 in the Department of City Clerk to the position of Intern IV, Seasonal, at the flat starting salary of $ 6.00/hr. Ibraheem Dixon, 182 Jewett St. Buffalo, 14214 Alfonso M. Ester, 65 Andover, Buffalo, 14215 Bryon D. Daniels, 46 Kerns, Buffalo, 14211 Appointment effective June 7,1993 in the Department of City Clerk, Carl R. Sherrill, 53 Parkridge Ave., Buffalo, 14215 to the position of Intern IV, Seasonal at the flat starting salary of $6.00/hr. Appointment effective June 14,1993 in the Department of City Clerk, Leonard R. Sciolino, 45 Manchester Pl., Buffalo, NY 14213 to the position of Intern IV, Seasonal, at the flat starting salary of $ 6.00/hr. No. 72 Notices of Appointments I transmit herewith communications received by me, reporting the appointments made in the various departments at the minimum, flat or hourly rate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT AND CONTROL Appointment effective June 8, 1993 in the Department of Audit and Control, Division of Real Estate, Denise Gillig, 137 Hollywood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220, to the position of Account Clerk Stenographer, Temporary, at the minimum starting salary of $19,919 Appointment effective June 11, 1993 in the Department of Audit and Control, Division of Audit, Mark D. Bidell, 39 Janet Buffalo, 14215, to the position of Senior Auditor, Permanent at the minimum starting salary of $28,054. Appointment effective June 11, 1993 in the Department of Audit and Control, Division of Accounting, Michael F. Drennen, 108 Homer Avenue, Buffalo, 14216, to the position of Senior Auditor Permanent, at the minimum starting salary of $28,054. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Appointment Effective June 8, 1993 in the Department of Public Works, Division of Water, Matthew C. Hoare, 90 Unger Street Buffalo, 14210, to the position of Water Service Worker, Seasonal, at the flat starting salary of $6.02/Hour Appointment effective June 8, 1993 in the Department of Public Works, Division of Water Connie Fulgham, 611 Woodlawn Avenue Buffalo, 14211 to the position of Account Clerk-Typist, Temporary at the minimum starting salary of $ 19,346. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS Appointment effective June 7, 1993 in the Department of Parks, Division of Recreation to the position of Supervising Lifeguard, Temporary, at the minimum starting salary of $5.75 hour. Amy Bohen, 156 McKinley Pkwy., Buffalo 14220 Colleen Lalley, 81 Densmore Ave., Buffalo 14220 Karl Kozlowski, 76 Howell Street, Buffalo, 14207 Andrew Dorio, 179 York Street, Buffalo 14213 Appointment effective June 14,1993 in the Department of Parks, Division of Recreation, Herman Eldridge Jr., 870 Richmond Avenue Buffalo 14222, to the position of Supervising Lifeguard, Temporary, at the minimum starting salary of $ 5.75 hour. Appointment effective June 11 1993 in the Department of Parks, Division of Parks, Frank Catanzaro, 25 Burch St., Buffalo 14210 to the position of Laborer II, Seasonal, at the flat starting salary of $ 6.65 hour. Appointment effective June 7, 1993 in the Department of Parks Division of Recreation, Vincent J. McCarthy, 26 Sunset Buffalo NY, 14207 to the Position of Laborer II, Seasonal at the flat starting salary of $6.65 hr. Appointment effective June 11, 1993 in the Department of Parks, Douglas Matteson, 30 Crystal Avenue, Buffalo 14220, to the position of Laborer II, Seasonal, at the flat starting salary of $ 6.65 hour. Appointment effective June 14, 1993 in the Department of Parks, Division of Recreation, Kevin Comerford, 743 McKinley Parkway Buffalo 14220, to the position of Laborer II, Seasonal, at the flat starting salary of $6.65 hr. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREET SANITATION Appointment effective June 14, 1993 in the Department of Street Sanitation, John T. Colangelo, 29 Whitehall Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14220, to the position of Truckdriver, Temporary, at the minimum starting salary of $20,390. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES Appointment effective June 14, 1993 in the Department of General Services, Division of Inventory & Stores, Verley Davis, Jr., 35 Antwerp St., Buffalo, 14211, to the position of Laborer II, Seasonal, at the flat starting salary of $ 6.65/Hr. NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS No. 73 BUFFALO CABLE TELEVISION POLICY BOARD Reply to Council Concerns on Obscene Programs At its recent meeting of June 9, 1993, the Buffalo Cable Television Policy Board unanimously adopted the following two resolutions. 1. Whereas: The Common Council of the City of Buffalo at its regular meeting of 6-8-93 passed by an 11-2 vote resolution #155 by Mr. Pitts Re: Obscene material 071 Public Access Channel, The Buffalo Cable Television Policy Board finds that: B-CAM has followed appropriate procedures regarding this matter according to: a.) B-CAM's contract with the City of Buffalo to operate Public Access. b.) State and Federal Law. c.) Buffalo Department of Law communication to the Council of 4-6-93. (attached) d.) The Buffalo Cable Television Policy Board Ad Hoc Committee report of 4-23-93. (attached) Furthermore: The Buffalo Cable Television Policy Board Recommends that The Council Resolution of 6-8-93 #155 by Mr. Pitts entitled "Obscene Material on Public Access Channel" be submitted to the City of Buffalo Law Department, Corporation Counsel, for review and comment. The Buffalo Cable Television Policy Board Recommends that No further action be taken against B-CAM until a written comment is received from the Corporation Council. 2. Whereas: The Common Council of the City of Buffalo at its regular meeting of 6-8 -93 in a resolution by Mr. Pitts #155, entitled "Obscene Material on Public Access Channel" has charged that "The program in question contained material that was clearly obscene and tasteless, including crude depictions of sexual acts and racial slurs... And Whereas: Obscenity is a violation of Law, The Buffalo Cable Television Policy Board recommends that The Common Council of the City of Buffalo refer the issue to the U.S. Attorney and the District Attorney's office for investigation. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CATV. No. 74 BUFFALO LABOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Federal Mediation Grant Application Under this cover please find the grant application of the City of Buffalo's Labor Management Quality Improvement Committee for your information. This application was submitted to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service's Labor-Management Cooperation Program on June 4, 1993. The application requests $100,000.00 for two 18-month demonstration projects in the areas of centralized revenue collection and garage consolidation and vehicle maintenance. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from the Buffalo Labor Management Quality improvement Committee, dated June 14, 1993, be received and filed; and That the grant application of the City of Buffalo Labor Management Quality improvement Committee prepared for submission to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Labor Management Cooperation Program be, and the same hereby is approved. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 75 BUFFALO PLACE Move of Farmers Market Thank you for the opportunity to discuss with you the Country Market at Buffalo Place. Buffalo Place Inc. has been operating the Country Market every summer since 1983. It has been a most successful event, for downtown workers, for city residents and for Erie, Niagara, Wyoming and Genesee county farmers. The Country Market has been at five locations since its founding. At various times, Cathedral Park, the Theater Place pavilion, the front of the Ellicott Square Building, the AM & A's -Main Place Mall block, and now, the 500 Block, all have served as home for the Country Market. Today, Buffalo Place Inc. brings 18 farmers from the country into the city every Thursday. The Country Market operates from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Main Street from June through November. Buffalo Place Inc., a not-for-profit corporation responsible for managing downtown's 24-block business improvement district, manages all aspects of the Country Market: setup, security, cleanup, licenses, insurance, promotion, and management. Not reflected in the following budget is an in-kind contribution of $43,000 in advertising time that Buffalo Place Inc. has secured from WYRK-FM, as an event sponsorship. In 1993, our budget for the Country Market is as follows: Expenses Revenues Security $2,875 Farmers' fees $ 5,550 Insurance 4,698 Property owners' Printing 4,103 special charge 13,060 Aprons 1,200 Signage 636 Postage 200 Promotion staff 3,316 Maintenance staff 982 Miscellaneous 600 Total expenses $18,610 Total revenue $18,610 Please note that no city funding and no city services are used in the operation of the Country Market. Since 1989, Buffalo Place Inc. has voluntarily administered the state Women, Infants and Children's Farmers' Market food coupon program, which has brought approximately $43,000 in additional revenues into the market. At the same time, the program has allowed low-income city residents access to fresh produce. In Spring 1993, as we have done in the spring of every year, Buffalo Place Inc. evaluated the state of construction in downtown Buffalo. After conferring with City and Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (see attached letter), we believe that having the Country Market in front of AM & A's and Main Place Mall would have been dangerous and impractical because of construction in the track bed at and south of the Main and Court intersection. We informed farmers (none of whom are city residents) in writing of our decision and offered a full refund of fees to any farmer who wished not to participate. (See attached letter.) We selected a location 220 yards to the north, and have worked especially hard to promote the sites. (See attached map.) Our annual pedestrian volume surveys show the selected location to be the second busiest block in downtown Buffalo. Next year, we will evaluate the state of current and potential construction and once again will make a decision on the Country Market's location. I know that, in addition to being concerned about the location of the Country Market, Common Council and City administration have been very concerned over the large amounts of money that many special events have been costing the City. In response to a request from the City, Buffalo Place Inc. conducted a survey of several cities and their public event policies. At one time, the City had considered raising special event permit fees significantly. In response, I am enclosing a briefing that suggests a new way the City may wish to consider dealing with special events. Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. No. 76 ERIE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS Conversion of Voting Machines For Handicapped Accessibility It is our understanding that the subject of the conversion of voting machines for handicapped accessibility was discussed at your last meeting. By way of explanation, the City of Buffalo stores their voting machines at a warehouse located at 1147 Sycamore Street, Buffalo, This location is also utilized by our personnel as our service center. All costs associated with the service center, including rent utilities, supplies, machinery, etc. are paid for by the City of Buffalo. When board of elections employees stationed at the service center undertook the conversion of the City of Buffalo voting machines for handicapped accessibility, the full cost of the conversion, including the purchase of parts and the new compressors and equipment necessary for the project, was paid for by the City of Buffalo. As there now appears to be interest on the part of some towns and cities to similarly convert their voting machines for handicapped accessibility, the board of elections is prepared to undertake such conversions on the same terms as provided to the City of Buffalo. Labor in replacing the front panels will be provided by board of elections employees at no charge. Towns and cities requesting conversion of their voting machines for handicapped accessibility will be required to deliver the voting machines to the service center, pay the cost of any parts associated with the conversion, and pick up the voting machines when completed. Currently the hardware kits necessary for a handicapped conversion range in price from $75.00 to $135.00 per machine. If you are interested in this service, please contact Ronald Wendel at 858-7788 or John Crangle at 858-8893 for further information. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. No. 77 DIANN FARLEY Change Alternate Parking to One Side on Woodlawn I am writing to formally request your assistance in resolving a parking problem on Woodlawn Avenue between Masten and Michigan Avenues. The residents would like to have one side of the street parking instead of alternate parking, which is what exists now. The problem is that residents of this block have no place to park on 2 days of the week due to the conflicting signage, specifically Thursday and Fridays As you can see by the enclosed xerox copy of the signs , there is a problem. To date, I have written and received a letter from the Department of Public Works asking for a resolution. Their means of resolving the problem is for 75% of the homeowners in that block to sign a petition asking for one sided parking. This too presents a problem as many of these homeowners do not live on the street or are otherwise unavailable /inaccessible to sign such a petition. Please refer to the enclosed letter from the Department of Public Works. I (we) feel this is an unfair situation, as it is one we did not create. Residents continue to be ticketed on Thursdays and Fridays if they do not park around the corner on Masten or Michigan Streets. I appeal to you to please intervene in this situation once and for all. Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS. No. 78 PATRICK K. IRWIN Resignation as Member of BCAM Policy Bd. I resign as a member of the Buffalo Cable Television Policy Board. The demands of family responsibilities make it increasingly difficult to devote the necessary time to fulfill the duties of a board member. I am proud to have served as a member of the Buffalo Cable Television Policy Board and the Public Access Policy Board. The single most notable achievement of the Board has been to establish public access television in Buffalo on a solid and responsible basis. I believe, however, that the Board should return to its original function, that of review of public access operations, a more focused role. It has been my distinct pleasure to serve with each and every board member. I have found the members of this board to be intelligent, dedicated, committed, always respectful of each other's opinions and kind to one another. My sincere best wishes to the Board and its future, and to you, my fellow board members. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 79 BETTY JOHNSON Purchase of 291 Guilford This is to advise you that we have received your request to homestead the above captioned property. Before a property can be homesteaded, all adjoining property owners will be contacted and the property will be offered for sale to them. We must first determine that the property cannot be sold before homesteading. If it is determined that none of the adjoining property owners are interested in purchasing this property, then the property will be offered to all adjoining property owners for homesteading. When more than one of the adjoining property owner's are interested in homesteading, the parcel will be divided equally among all interested homesteaders. Please call if you have any questions regarding the above. If we do not hear from you within five days from the date of this letter, we will begin the above procedures and notify you of the outcome of our inquiries. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 80 C. KALEVAR Oppose Demo. 136 Adams Here is chronology of events with respect to 136 Adams: 1) Early March 93, I got a notice for inspection of the rear building at 136 Adams, a date was set for Monday, 22 March 93 at 2 P.M. with inspector Tracy Krug. Based on the inspection of the Inspector Mr. Krug a building permit was issued for $1,000.00 on March 24,1993. 2) Independent of these hearings, on 19th March 93 at 1:00 a.m. the front building of 136 caught fire and thus had deteriorated my financial situation by removing $500.00 /month rent, which used to pay the mortgage. 3) A notice of demolition hearings was also issued by Chief Building Inspector Mr. Sam Phillips to be heard on 23 March 93, at 2.00 p.m. in Room 304. At that time, I had expressed, that I would be able to meet the code after my insurance claim was settled. 4) Late in May 93, I was informed of a decision to demolish 136 Adams rear signed by the Chief Building Inspector, and by the Director, of Housing and Property Inspections dated 14 may 93. 5) Not to anyone's surprise, the building has been vandalized in early May. I would like to know, why is a solid building designated for demolition?. The vandals removed boards, smashed windows and washrooms. and kitchen. Now that is bad news!. Demolishing the building is worse. and who is doing it?. I would like to know, if the council has passed some resolutions supporting such wilful demolitions?. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 81 RAYMOND NELSON Request City Pay for Health Insurance I am writing you to put my case on the City Council Agenda. It is in reference to Medical Health Insurance paid for by the City of Buffalo ; asking the City Council to consider granting me Health Coverage. I had approximately 17 years vested rights with the City of Buffalo when I got laid off (mass layoff) on June 30, 1974. I; was never called back and in 1982 I tried to get back with the City and couldn't, so I took my retirement from the City on 3-26-84 at age 55+. I worked for private industry until 1990 and retired at age 62, which is the time I started paying for Medical Insurance before that, the company I worked for paid my premium. At the end of 1992, I received three Health Information Forms from Mr. Richard Pawarski ( City Auditor ) asking me for information about what Health Insurance I am carrying with the City. When I called Mr. Pawarski and explained to him that I don't have Health Insurance with the City and explained to him of my situation, he told me that I should go thru the City Council. I feel that I am entitled to City paid Health Insurance because of my situation, he told me that I should go thru the City Council. I feel that I am entitled to City paid Health Insurance because of my situation. It was not my fault that I was laid-off and never got call I can be reached at 668-4403 anytime to answer any questions. I ask again, would you please put my case on the City Council Agenda. Thank you and I hope to hear from you real soon on this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE COMPTROLLER. No. 82 NORTHERN LIGHT DEVELOPMENT CO. Offer to Purchase/Develop 380 N. Oak St. This writer represents Northern Light Development Co., developer of the Genesee Village, as well as other Genrich Family corporations and understands that the City presently owns the above-referred location. If and when the City determines that it will sell this parcel and/or designate a developer for it, I would appreciate being so apprised and our interest in being given the opportunity to acquire and/or develop this parcel. Our intention in doing so would be to utilize the existing building as a business/light industrial developmental incubator center on a short term basis with a view toward a possibly more extensive use for this site as the continued development of downtown and the Genesee Village may define that to be. Please apprise the members of this interest and request for acquisition generally so that it can be considered by them as appropriate. Thank you for your attention on this matter and do not hesitate to call me if there should be any questions. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE THEATRE DISTRICT ASSOCIATION. No. 83 PRZ ENTERPRISES Req. to Purchase Paper Streets Seward to Buffalo River PRZ Enterprises is the owner of lands on Seward Street in the City of Buffalo. We are writing to formally request the acquisition of the paper streets at the west end of Willett, Holly, and Fenton Streets, which lie between Seward Street and the Buffalo River. PRZ Enterprises has divided the property on Seward Street into six building lots (using these paper streets) to accommodate homes of the size and quality as shown in pictures one and two enclosed. These homes are located on lots one and three To ensure that each home built on these lots will enhance the neighborhood, it will be stated in every contract that each have a market value exceeding $100,000.00. Also, plans must be submitted to, and approved by, PRZ Enterprises to be sure each new home is complimentary to the existing ones. Because the paper streets could not be used as appropriate building lots by themselves for that particular section because of their small size, it would be very beneficial to the City to assign them to PRZ Enterprises in exchange for a greater tax base. With the land that PRZ Enterprises owns on each side of Willett and Holly, lot sizes of 85' x 270' would be created. If we could also acquire Fenton Street plus the city owned land on both sides of it as close to the Buffalo River as possible, it could be divided into nine building lots. Again this would create a greater tax base for the City. Lots would be approximately 57' x 101'. Homes on these lots would actually be a continuation of the existing street and would be harmonious with the four homes presently at the end of Fenton Street. Please inform us of the necessary steps or appropriate procedures we must take to accomplish this. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact either: Theodore Zembaty -822-5905 Jean Rawa -688-6374 Dorothy Pasternak -823-1636 Thank you for your time. We will be awaiting your decision. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, AND THE EAST CLINTON PROFESSIONAL BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOCIATION. No. 84 SHEA'S BUFFALO CENTER Request Exemption From Ticket Surcharge On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Shea's O'Connell Preservation Guild, Ltd. (Shea's Buffalo), I hereby request that Shea's Buffalo be given a special hearing before the Common Council regarding the 5% surcharge that has recently been enacted on City owned venues. The purpose of the hearing will be for Shea's Buffalo to ask for a special exemption from the imposition of the surcharge on Shea's Buffalo. Some of the reasons we oppose the imposition of the surcharge on Shea's Buffalo are as follows: Shea's Buffalo is currently assessing a $.50 restoration fee on the tickets it sells with the exception of lower priced children's shows and organ concerts. These monies are being used to fund restoration projects. This past year approximately $35,000 was used to help pay for the architectural feasibility study of the facility which will soon be completed. The imposition of a 5% surcharge on Shea's Buffalo puts Shea's Buffalo at a distinct competitive disadvantage with other downtown non-city owned leisure time facilities with whom we compete for the limited entertainment dollar. There is no surcharge imposed at suburban venues such as Melody Fair, the Niagara Falls Convention Center and the new Amherst Performing Arts Center. Most of the shows that are presented at Shea's Buffalo can be presented at these competing facilities which will have an automatic competitive advantage over Shea's Buffalo if the surcharge is imposed. The Surcharge will have a negative impact on our Broadway subscription program. The Broadway subscriber is the key to our financial stability. Last year, Shea's Buffalo pre-sold over 4,400 seats to our Broadway series and was therefore able to insure its cashflow for the Broadway season. The Broadway subscriber will pay $171.50 for a five performance package in 1993/94. If the average subscription is two packages, the total price is $343. An additional 5% on top is equal to $17.50 that a subscriber will have to pay for his tickets. This is not an appropriate incentive to get people to attend events at the jewel of the theatre district. Shea's Buffalo is the keystone to the City's strategy in revitalizing the downtown theatre district. Shea's Buffalo should not have to struggle with yet another burden in the form of the surcharge in order to fulfill its role as the leader in the renewal of the theatre district. For these reasons, we ask that Shea's Buffalo be given an opportunity to be heard before the Common Council on this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL. No. 85 THOMAS P. SOBIESKI Offer To Purchase Damaged Computer Desk from City Surplus I recently inspected a computer desk which the City has in storage and is about to dispose of. Although it is in average to poor condition, I am in the market for a computer desk for my home. Therefore, I am hereby requesting that the City accept my bid of $20.00 for the desk. Thank you for your consideration in this matter, and I look forward to your earliest response as to whether the City accepts my bid on the desk. Mr. Fahey moved: That the communication from Thomas P. Sobieski, dated June 16, 1993, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of General Services, be and he hereby is authorized to sell a Computer Desk for $20.00 (Twenty Dollars) to Thomas P. Sobieski of 122 Hawley Street, Buffalo, New York 14213. PASSED. AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, PERLA, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI- 12. NOES- LOTEMPIO- 1. No. 86 JOHNNIE WILEY Request Promised Block Grant Monies As a member Of the Lead Task Force, I formed a special committee to ensure Community involvement in the training program. I was promised Block Grant monies in the amount of $5,000 from Councilman David Collins, $3,000 from Archie Amos, $2,000 from James Pitts and $5,000 from Assemblyman Arthur O. Eve. There is some confusion in a statement made by Archie Amos that the money was made available, however no one from my special committee picked it up. This I don't understand. I am requesting time to speak before the Common Council to address this issue. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. No. 87 WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES Parking Provisions Request I very much appreciate your assistance with our parking problem. If there is anything I can do for you, please feel free to call. Our current plan for downtown parking includes the rental of space in three BCAR Ramps, Augspurger, Mainplace and Eagle at an approximate cost of $25,000./ We are also renting space at the Exchange Street Ramp, though for less money. These lots will allow us to park those in our constituency for whom we are obliged to provide parking. Volunteers and staff will be asked to park on a piece of property loaned to us by Uniland. This property is located on Michigan between Scott and Exchange. We will staff this lot daily and provide a security guard. We hope to be able to light the lot in the evenings. To supplement this Volunteer parking we will direct people to a lot on Washington Street, managed by Allright, where they will pay to park The only lot to which we have access that is secure and proximate to a venue at which we might charge for Spectator parking is the Ellicott Mall parking lot East of Michigan Avenue between South Division and Eagle. This is a 450 space lot that now belongs to the Ellicott Mall Partnership, a subsidiary of Greenbridge Development Company, and is zoned C-2. We hope to manage this lot in conjunction with Shiloh Baptist Church which will share in revenues we generate. The Council Resolution in which we are interested will help us over the licensing bump that lies in our path. Without the opportunity to generate revenue, we cannot staff the lot, nor can we provide the spaces to help alleviate the parking pressure that the Games will bring to the Downtown Buffalo. Similarly it is a chance for us to compensate the downtown residential neighborhood for any inconvenience the Games may create. This Joseph, is the extent of our current parking plan for downtown. We are relying on the other vendors of parking to absorb the parking and reap the financial benefits. Again, I appreciate your assistance, and look forward to working with you through the Games. RECEIVED AND FILED. PETITIONS No. 88 Resser Management, owner, petition to use 365 Amherst St. for a pole sign. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. No. 89 Christine Anderson & O, request improvements in area of Campus East School. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE COMMISSIONER OF STREET SANITATION No. 90 James & Linda Keller oppose rental license fee legislation. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 91 W.N.Y. Hispanics & Friends favors curfew law proposal with reservations. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE HON. JAMES W. PITTS CHAIRMAN No. 92 Salary Ordinance Amendment 21-0 Department of Fire 023 Fire Alarm and Telegraph System (Item No. 76, C.C.P., June 8, 1993) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Pitts moved that the above item be received and filed. Seconded by Mr. Amos. ADOPTED. No. 93 Memorandum of Agreement Between BMHA and Local 264 (Item No. 47, C.C.P., June 8, 1993) That the Memorandum of Agreement, and the schedules thereto, between the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority and Local 264, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, as such agreement relates to blue collar, white collar and managerial unit employees of the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority for the contract period July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1995, be approved and ratified. PASSED. AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO PERLA, PITTS- 12. NOES- ZUCHLEWSKI- 1. Memorandum of Agreement Between BMHA and Exempt and Non-Represented Employees That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Pitts moved: That the Memorandum of Agreement, between the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority and Local 264, AFSCME, AFLCIO, and amended salary and longevity schedules relating to exempt and non-represented employees of the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority for the contract period July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1995, be approved and ratified. PASSED. AYES- BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO PITTS- 8. NOES- AMOS, ARTHUR, COPPOLA, PERLA, ZUCHLEWSKI- 5. No. 94 Appointment Public Works/Laborer II That Communication No 51 CCP May 25, 1993 be received and filed and the Permanent appointment of Francis Mulderig stated above at the Intermediate salary $9.62 effective on May 17, 1993 is hereby approved. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 95 Appointment Public Works/Water Meter Mechanic Helper That Communication No 52 CCP May 25, 1993 be received and filed and the Provisional appointment of Dominic A. Chella, Jr. stated above at the Maximum salary $21,503.00 effective on May 10, 1993 is hereby approved. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 96 Appointment Public Works/Engineering Inspector That Communication No 22 CCP Jun 8, 1993 be received and filed and the Provisional appointment of Louis M. Sedia stated above at the Intermediate salary $28,449.00 effective on May 25, 1993 is hereby approved. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 97 Notices Of Appointments (C.Clerk) (Item # 54 CCP Jun 8, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. FINANCE HON. DAVID A. COLLINS CHAIRMAN No. 98 Lease Purchase of Computer Equipment (Item No. 9, C.C.P., June 8, 1993) That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is, authorized to seek proposals for and enter into one or more lease purchase agreements for acquisition of computer equipment as specified in the referenced communication. PASSED. AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, ZUCHLEWSKI- 12. NOES- PITTS- 1. No. 99 Permission to Lease AT&T Partner Telephones (Item No. 25, C.C.P., June 8, 1993) That the Commissioner of Police be and hereby is authorized to enter into a thirty-six month state and local government true lease with AT&T Credit Corporation for AT&T Partner Telephones at a cost of $1,456.25 per month for a total of $53,425.00, subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. Such lease is to include provision for the City to purchase the equipment for fair market value at the end of the lease. PASSED. AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, ZUCHLEWSKI- 12. NOES- PITTS- 1. No. 100 Set Policy For Collecting Excess Health Care Premiums (Item No. 10, C.C.P., June 8, 1993) That the Department of Administration and Finance, the Department of Audit and Control and the Common Council establish various policies relating to collection and reimbursement of certain health care benefits as is described in the referenced communication from the Comptroller. ADOPTED. No. 101 Permission to Negotiate 363-371 East Ferry (Item No. 111, C.C.P., Dec. 22, 1992) That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to negotiate with Rev. Benny Sheppard of the Church of the Devine Christianity, P.O. Box 525, Buffalo, New York 14205 for the private sale of 363-371 East Ferry and report to this Honorable Body the results of such negotiations. ADOPTED. No. 102 Permission to Negotiate 881 Northland (Item No. 16, C.C.P., May 11, 1993) That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to negotiate with Arline M. Lister, residing at 877 Northland, for the private sale of 881 Northland and report to this Honorable Body the results of such negotiations. ADOPTED. No. 103 Rescind Sale of 418 Northampton (Item No. 83, C.C.P., June 8, 1993) That the action of the Common Council under Item No. 78, C.C.P., October 27, 1992 and Item No. 52, C.C.P., January 19, 1993, authorizing the sale of 418 Northampton, be and the same hereby is rescinded, the deposit of $300.00 be refunded to Mr. Emilo Castillo and the premises returned to the Comptroller for future sale or transfer. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 104 Certiorari Proceedings 1992-93 Fiscal Year Admiral's Walk (Item No. 12, C.C.P., June 8, 1993) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Collins now moved to recommit to the Committee on Finance. ADOPTED. No. 105 Alleged Asbestos Removal 1495 Fillmore (ICR) (Item # 59 CCP May 11, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 106 Conrail/Fence Ownership Leroy/Dewey (Item # 98 CCP Mar 16, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby referred to the Committee on Economic Development. ADOPTED. No. 107 Conrail Property/Proposed Fence Repair/Illegal Dumping (Item # 66 CCP Apr 13, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 108 Conrail/repair Property Located Between Leroy Ave./Dewey (PW) (Item # 47 CCP May 25, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 109 Conrail/Request For update On Fence Repair (ICR) (Item # 67 CCP May 25, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 110 National Fuel Gas Policies (Item # 170 CCP Apr 13, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 111 National Fuel Gas/Information On Company Policies (Item # 142 CCP May 11, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 112 Buffalo Water Authority/Meeting Minutes 12/11/92 (Water Bd.) (Item # 4 CCP Jun 8, 1993) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. LEGISLATION HON. ALFRED T. COPPOLA CHAIRMAN No. 113 Nicholas A. Cutaia, Inc., Petition to use 1220 Hertel Avenue (Item No. 67, C.C.P., June 8, 1993) That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on June 15, 1993, the petition of Nicholas A. Cutaia, for permission to use 1220 Hertel Avenue for an outdoor cafe be and hereby is approved. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 114 Cullen Realty Corp., Petition to use 990 Niagara Street (Item No. 68, C.C.P., June 8, 1993) That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on June 15, 1993, the petition of Cullen Realty Corp, for permission to use 990 Niagara Street for storage/manufacturing be and hereby is approved. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 115 St. Francis Geriatric, Petition to use 2787 Main Street (Item No. 96, C.C.P., April 27, 1993) That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on June 15, 1993, the petition of St. Francis Geriatric, for permission to use 2787 Main Street for an illuminated ground sign be and hereby is approved. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 116 St. Francis Geriatric/Ground Sign At 2787 Main St. (CPBD) (Item # 2 CCP May 11, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 117 Encroach Sidewalk Cafe - 727 Elmwood Avenue (Item No. 18, C.C.P., June 8, 1993) That the Commissioner of Public Works be and he hereby is, authorized to issue a "mere license" to Mr. John Peterson, acting as agent for Mr. Mike Tomasula, owner of Merlins Restaurant, located at 727 Elmwood Avenue, to install a sidewalk cafe 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 sidewalk cafe be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings. 3. That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed 27 feet in length or extend more than 7 feet from the building face. 4. That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be permanent in nature or permanently affixed to the main building or public sidewalk. 5. That the sidewalk cafe be completely removed from City right of way from November 15 to April l each year. 6. That the sidewalk cafe be closed no later than 11 p.m. daily. 7. That the applicant be assessed the annual fee of $1.05 per square foot of City right of way occupied by said sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter 413 Article IX Section 59 (sidewalk cafes) of the City Ordinances. 8. That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five thousand dollar ($5,000) construction in street bond or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and damage arising out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal of said awning. 9. That the "mere license" will expire November 15, 1993 and is subject to reapproval for 1994. Fee for 1994 reapplication is hereby waived. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 118 Ordinance Amendment Chapter 129 - Certificate of Occupancy (Item No. 32, C.C.P., May 21, 1993) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Coppola moved: That the Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 6, C.C.P., May 3, 1993, be and the same hereby is approved. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 119 Ordinance Amendment Chapter 175 Fees (Chapter 129) (Item No. 33, C.C.P., May 21, 1993) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Coppola moved: That the Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 11, C.C.P., May 3, 1993, be and the same hereby is approved. PASSED. AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, PITTS- 12. NOES- ZUCHLEWSKI- 1. No. 120 Ordinance Amendment Licensing of Rental Housing Business Chapter 175 Fees (Item No. 34, C.C.P., May 21, 1993) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Coppola now moved to recommit to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. No. 121 Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 249 - Inspections (Item No. 147, C.C.P., June 8, 1993) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Coppola now moved to recommit to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. No. 122 Ordinance Amendment - New Chapter 264 Licensing of Rental Housing Business (Item No. 35, C.C.P., May 21, 1993) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Coppola now moved to recommit to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. No. 123 J. LaRusso/Oppose Rental license Ordinance (Item # 70 CCP Jun 8, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 124 D. Henderson/Oppose Curfew Legislation (Item # 71 CCP Jun 8, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 125 Ordinance Amendment Request/Residential Garbage Limit (Item # 190 CCP Apr 13, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 126 Four-way Stop Signs at Hunt and Cope land (Item No. 195, C.C.P., May 25, 1993) That this Common Council requests the Department of Public Works, Division of Traffic, to investigate this traffic hazard and to install a four-way stop sign at the corner of Hunt Avenue and Copeland Place. ADOPTED. No. 127 Purebred Licenses - Request Memorialization (Item No. 72, C.C.P., May 25, 1993) That the Buffalo Common Council hereby requests that the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law be amended to provide for the denial of a purebred license in cases where a kennel would be in violation of local zoning ordinances. ADOPTED. No. 128 Purebred Licenses (CC) (Item # 27 CCP June 8, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 129 J. Pitts/Elm Leaf Beetle Mgmt. Plan (Item # 96 CCP Mar 30, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, ZUCHLEWSKI- 12. NOES- PITTS- 1. No. 130 Comments On EPA Report (EMC) (Item # 14 CCP May 25, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 131 USEPA Report On Sevin (CC) (Item # 28 CCP Jun 8, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 132 J. Hutcherson/Maintenance Of Sperry Playground (Item # 69 CCP Jun 8, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 133 COMBAT Grant Proposal (Police) (Item # 26 CCP Jun 8, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby referred the committee on Finance. ADOPTED. No. 134 Oppose Transracial Adoption Legislation (Item No. 116, C.C.P., June 8, 1993) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Collins moved: That the Buffalo Common Council opposes the Transracial Adoption Bill sponsored by United States Senator Howard Metzenbaum; and This Council directs the Office of the City Clerk to send certified copies of this resolution opposing the Transracial Adoption Bill to Senator Metzenbaum; and That this Common Council further directs the office of the City Clerk to mail certified copies of this resolution to the Buffalo Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers. LOST. AYES- ARTHUR, COLLINS- 2. NOES- AMOS, BAKOS, BELL, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI- 11. No. 135 World University Games/Services Required of City (Item # 64 CCP Jun 8, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. Mr. Coppola now moved to recommit to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. No. 136 World University Games/Waive Parking Ordinance Restrictions (Item # 65 CCP Jun 8, 1993) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. Mr. Coppola now moved to recommit to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HON. CLIFFORD BELL CHAIRMAN No. 137 LDA - 221 Seneca - Michigan/Seneca Group (Item No. 33 C.C.P., Jun 8, 1993) That the above item be and hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. The above Item has been set for a Public Hearing before the Common Council, at this regularly scheduled meeting, this date, at 2:00 P.M., and that a Notice of same has been published in the Buffalo News, a copy of which is attached hereto. On a Motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Collins the item is properly before the Common Council, and the Hearing be opened. CARRIED. Appearances: Mary Ann DeMarco - Community Development Mr. Fahey moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mr. Coppola. CARRIED. Mr. Bell now moved to recommit the above item to the Committee on Economic Development; Seconded by Mr. Pitts. ADOPTED. AYES- AMOS, ARTHUR, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI- 12. NOES- FAHEY- 1. No. 138 LDA - Stadium Hgts. Housing - Aicha (Item No. 110 C.C.P., Jun 8, 1993) That the above item be and hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. The above Item has been set for a Public Hearing before the Common Council, at this regularly scheduled meeting, this date, at 2:00 P.M., and that a Notice of same has been published in the Buffalo News, a copy of which is attached hereto. On a Motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mrs. LoTempio the item is properly before the Common Council, and the Hearing be opened. CARRIED. Appearances: Louis Malucci - Community Revitalization Rita Smith - Developer Mr. Fahey moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mr. Perla. CARRIED. Mr. Bell now moved: WHEREAS, the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (herein referred to as the "Agency") has duly designated Aicha Construction Company, Inc. and/or other legal entity to be formed as qualified and eligible Redeveloper in accordance with rules and procedures duly adopted by the Agency; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has published a Notice of Public Hearing, as required by Section 507, Subdivision 2 (d) of the "General Municipal Law"; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (1) That Aicha Construction Company, Inc. and/or other legal entity to be formed was duly designated as qualified and eligible Redeveloper by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, is hereby approved as the Redeveloper for the Stadium Heights New Housing Project in the Community Wide Urban Renewal Demonstration Program Area. (2) That the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency is hereby authorized to execute any and all deeds or other legal documents necessary to convey the land described in the proposed "Land Disposition Agreement" to the Redeveloper and/or other legal entity to be formed in accordance with the terms of said Agreement and for the consideration recited therein and that the Mayor of the City of Buffalo is hereby authorized to execute any and all deeds or other legal documents necessary to convey the property from the City of Buffalo to BURA. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. RESOLUTIONS No. 139 By: Messrs. Amos and Pitts UNIFEST Street Fair/Festival Whereas: UNIFEST is a community celebration organized by the UNIFEST Steering Committee of the Independent Living Center; and Whereas: The annual event will be held this year from Friday, August 27 through Sunday, August 29; and Whereas: The Steering Committee has requested that the Common Council go on record stating that only participants with proper license identification should be part of the festival; and Whereas: UNIFEST will run the length of Main St. from Winspear to Minnesota; the Steering Committee has requested that these requirements cover the distance from Englewood Avenue to LaSalle Avenue; and Whereas: The purpose of these provisions is to ensure the health and safety of the public; Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Buffalo Common Council go on record requesting that only participants with proper license identification be permitted to take part in UNIFEST August 27 - 29, 1993 on Main Street from Englewood Avenue to LaSalle Avenue. ADOPTED. No. 140 By: Mr. Arthur Engrossed Copy Billittier Felicitation Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council authorize an engrossed copy of Resolution #173, CCP 6-22-93, a felicitation for Louis Billittier, to be prepared at a cost not to exceed $100.00. ADOPTED. No. 141 By: Mr. Bell 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 $25.00 City alarm connection $1,500.00 Monitored alarm registration $10.00 APPROVED AS TO FORM Laurence K. Rubin Corporation Counsel NOTE: Matter underlined is new. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 142 By: Mr. Bell 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, D, E, and F to read as follows: C. Effective September 1, 1993, it shall be unlawful to conduct an alarm monitoring business in the city unless such business has registered with the city as hereinafter provided. "Alarm monitoring business" shall mean any person or company who engages in the business of offering to individual customers (whether residents, businesses or others) who have a fire or security alarm system in a residential, commercial or other premises, the service of receiving emergency signals from alarm devices or systems, monitoring said signals and relaying them to an emergency agency: (1) Each alarm monitoring business shall apply for registration to the Director of Licenses and Permits and supply therewith such information and documents as may be required by the Director, including, without limitation, documentary evidence that such business is duly licensed by the State of New York to conduct its business. (2) Each registration shall expire on the next succeeding September 1 to occur after issuance and shall be renewable annually thereafter. (3) The fee for such registration and any renewals thereof shall be as provided in Chapter 175, Fees. Upon the payment of such fee and upon compliance with the provisions of this chapter, a certificate of such registration shall be issued by the Director of Licenses and Permits. D. Effective July 1, 1993, except for property owned or operated by a federal, state or local government or agency thereof and except for museums, any business or property 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. E. On the date of installation and on each annual anniversary thereafter of the installation of each alarm system or device installed on or after September 1, 1993, and on or after September 1, 1993 on the annual anniversary of installation of each alarm system or device installed prior to September 1, 1993, each alarm monitoring business shall, on behalf of the city, conduct the registration of each such individual alarm system or device located within the city which such alarm monitoring business monitors either directly or by a third-party, and it shall be the obligation of each owner or operator of an individual alarm system or device to so register. Such registration shall be on a form and shall provide such information as shall be approved by the Commissioner of Police and Commissioner of Fire. Such registration shall include a registration number for each system which shall be identified when the alarm monitoring business or its agents or employees requests assistance by the city police or fire departments by calling 911 or other public safety emergency response system as a result of an alarm being set off. The such registration shall be as set forth in Chapter 175 - Fees, and shall payable in advance by the alarm monitoring business upon acquisition of the registration forms. Each such alarm monitoring business is herewith authorized to collect from each owner or operator of each duly registered alarm system or device the amount equal to such registration fee for each such system or device. Failure by anyone obligated to so register or to conduct or cooperate with such a registration in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be a violation hereof punishable by a fine of fifty dollars for the first offense, one hundred dollars for the second offense, and two hundred dollars for the third offense and each offense thereafter. F. The provisions of Section 165-17 requiring a permit for electrical work shall not apply to any fire or security alarm system installed prior to July 1, 1993 provided that such system has been otherwise installed and is operating in accordance with applicable law, and provided, further that such system has been registered in accordance with the provisions of this chapter APPROVED AS TO FORM Laurence K. Rubin Corporation Counsel REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 143 By: Mr. Collins Appointment To Cable TV Policy Board -Masten District Whereas: After years of dedicated service, Mrs. Zettie Young resigned her position on the Cable TV Policy Board; and Whereas: This resignation has created a vacancy in the Masten District seat on the board; Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: That this Common Council appoint Bruce Ty Shaw of 275 Northland Ave. as the Masten District representative on the Cable TV Policy Board for the remainder of the two-year term that expires on December 31, 1993. ADOPTED. No. 144 By: Mr. Collins No More Increase In Aid To The Board of Education Until Residency Requirements And Salary Reforms Are Established Whereas: Every year during the budget process this Common Council, is lobbied to increase funding to the Board of Education; and Whereas: On June 8, 1993 the Council made the tough decision of overriding the Mayor's veto of $3.5 million in additional funding to the Board of Education which was an addition to the $4.1 million already proposed for the Board and which resulted in the increase in taxes from the proposed 3 to 5 percent; and Whereas: The Council made this decision believing it was in the best interest of the students and the future of the Buffalo Public Schools; and Whereas: The City of Buffalo continues to experience a dramatic decrease in the number of middle income families and must take the necessary actions to reverse this trend; and Whereas: This Council is doing its part and has begun the process to initiate legal proceedings against the State of New York to amend the Public Officers Law which would allow the City of Buffalo to impose residency for Police, Fire and Sanitation employees of the City of Buffalo; and Whereas: It's now time for the Buffalo Board of Education to do its part to reverse this trend and make the decision today that all employees of the Board of Education be residents of the City of Buffalo not only for the immediate benefits but also for the long term effects if will have on Buffalo; and Whereas: The most recent numbers regarding employees of the Board of Education show that the average salary for non-residents far exceeds that of residents. Non-residents make up 44% of the Board employees for a total $92,047,043 in salaries which fins its way to the suburbs; and Whereas: Residency requirements provide many quantifiable benefits for the City of Buffalo: 1 - an increase in the number of middle income families in the city; 2 - municipal employees who reside in the community show a greater commitment and a greater sense of pride in their employment and community; 3 - an increase in the need for new housing; 4 - an increase in owner occupied homes (therefore potentially reducing the number of absentee landlords throughout the city); 5 - neighborhood businesses would experience an increase in business; 6 - more middle income families would have family reasons to care about the school system; 7 - an increased housing stock would result in a increase in the assessable tax base that could provide the much needed money for the City and School Board to operate; and Whereas: There could be recognition for those employees who are currently residing outside the City boundaries to be grandfathered in; and Whereas: The present economic status of the City of Buffalo should be heavily weighed when this decision is made. Long term effects of residency requirements can be very beneficial for the City of Buffalo and the Board of Education. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Honorable Body goes on record that no more increase in aid will be provided to the Board of Education until the Board makes the tough decisions like this Council has and mandates residency requirements for their employees and takes a serious look at salary reform. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. No. 145 By: Mr. Collins Transfer of Funds Appropriation Allotments - Fringe Benefits - NYS Employee Retirement System Various Accounts 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 $212,175 be and the same is hereby transferred from Appropriation Allotments - Fringe Benefits - NYS Employee Retirement System account, as set forth below: From: 100 General Fund 813 - Fringe Benefits 150 - NYS Employee Retirement System $212,175 To: 100 General Fund 01-0-008-110 Common Council-Urban Renew Comm Chmn-Salaries $ 780 20-1-003-114 Police-Office of Public Affairs Overtime 9,800 20-1-003-122 Police-Office of Public Affairs Report Time 1,355 20-2-003-110 Police-Investigation Div-Salaries 1,160 20-2-003-120 Police-Investigation Div-Court Time 28,000 20-2-003-121 Police-Investigation Div-Acting Time 800 20-2-003-122 Police-Investigation Div-Report Time 5,300 20-4-003-110 Police-Bldg & Fleet Maint-Salaries 800 20-4-003-114 Police-Bldg & Fleet Maint-Overtime 1,980 20-4-003-115 Police-Bldg & Fleet Maint-Holiday Pay 800 20-4-003-301 Police-Bldg & Fleet Maint-Auto Allow 2,000 21-0-023-114 Fire-Alarm & Telegraph Sys-Overtime 9,000 21-0-023-124 Fire-Alarm & Telegraph Sys-Meal Time 1,200 40-1-015-112 PW-Eng-Repair & Constr Other Pub Imp-Temp Svc 8,000 40-1-015-114 PW-Eng-Repair & Constr Other Pub Imp-Overtime 4,100 40-2-031-521 PW-Bldgs-O&M Pub Bldgs-Maint Cont-Equip &Mach 52,000 08-0-004-572 Law - Corporation Counsel Legal Services 85,100 TOTAL $212,175 PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 146 By: Mr. Collins Request Appointment of Special Drug Investigator Whereas: The abuse of illegal drugs is a very serious problem that, if not adequately addressed, will have very serious consequences for our community; and Whereas: Robbery, murder, neighborhood deterioration, and a variety of health problems are just a few of the results of the proliferation of drugs; and Whereas: In its 1989 report, the Common Council Drug Task Force made comprehensive recommendations aimed at improving our ability to eradicate the drug epidemic; and Whereas: Despite the well-meaning efforts of many concerned citizens, in 1993 substance abuse remains a critical problem in the City of Buffalo; and Whereas: It is clear that substantial inroads will only be made when the state and federal governments provide a wholehearted moral and financial commitment to stemming the tide of illicit drugs; and Whereas: This is particularly true in the area of law enforcement, where local authorities lack sufficient manpower and resources to deal with this widespread, pervasive problem; and Whereas: There needs to be a strong effort to deal with the suppliers and dealers who are the source of the street drugs that are ravaging our community; Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: That this Common Council requests the Governor of New York State to appoint a special investigator to: 1.) Investigate drug trafficking in the City of Buffalo, concentrating on complex and multijurisdictional drug cases involving middle and upper level dealers; and 2.) Assist anti-drug law enforcement agencies operating in the City of Buffalo and strengthen the local, state and federal partnership; and 3.) Develop special programs, plan comprehensive strategies and recommend legislation aimed at enhancing our drug enforcement efforts; and Be It Further Resolved: That the City Clerk forward certified copies of this resolution to Governor Mario Cuomo and the Western New York Delegation to the New York State Legislature. ADOPTED. No. 147 By: MESSRS COPPOLA, PITTS, ARTHUR, ZUCHLEWSKI, PERLA, AMOS, COLLINS, BELL, FAHEY,. FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, AND MRS. LOTEMPIO Request Boom Box Crackdown Whereas: Modern technology has brought us many wondrous things including one of the most irritating sources of street noise: stereo boom boxes; and Whereas: In an effort to reduce street noise, New York City began cracking down on stereo boom boxes by instituting a program whereby the police and inspectors from the Department of Environmental Protection cite the owners of blaring stereo boom boxes exceeding the State law, which allows 80 decibels at a distance of 50 feet; and Whereas: The inspectors from the Department of Environmental Protection travel in squad cars with police officers and look for cars with open trunks blasting music at ear-splitting volume; and Whereas: On a recent night in New York City 19 vehicles were impounded as evidence and the owners were cited; and Whereas: Not only do the boom box stereos create noise pollution, they are oftentimes used by drug dealers to signal that they are open for business; and Whereas: The problem of street noise in Buffalo has increased dramatically in the last couple of years, and with precedent being set in New York City, there is no reason why noise pollution can't be reduced here. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That This Common Council requests that the Corporation Counsel and Commissioner of Police investigate the above actions of the New York City Police Department and the Department of Environmental Protection in their joint campaign to reduce street noise caused by stereo boom boxes and report back to this body the feasibility of a similar campaign in the City of Buffalo; and Be it Further Resolved That The Corporation Counsel file a copy of the pertinent State Legislation and that a request be made to New York City to provide a copy of its program. ADOPTED. No. 148 By: Mr. Fahey Ordinance Amendment Amend Chapter 479 - Vehicles and Traffic By Adding A New Article IV - Cruising The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as follows: That a new article IV, section 479-6 through 479-9 be added to Chapter 479 of the Code of the City of Buffalo to read as follows: Article IV Cruising 479-6 Definition. Cruising is defined as driving a motor vehicle on streets hereinafter designated three (3) or more times within any one (l) hour period from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., or six (6) or more times within any three (3) hour period from 9:00 p.m to 5:00 a.m. Driving upon any of the streets mentioned a third time or a sixth time, as hereinabove stated, constitutes "cruising". 479-7 Designation of streets. The streets to be affected by this ordinance shall be: Genesee Box Kehr E. Ferry Roehrer Bissell Moselle Walden Doat Sycamore E. Delavan Grider Wohlers Leroy Woodlawn Barthel French Goodyear Langfield Drive Jefferson Prospect West Avenue Busti Maryland Hudson Trenton Virginia Shields Carolina Whitney Fifteenth Jersey Efner Seventh Connecticut Normal Vermont Ferguson Fargo Niagara Chippewa St. Bounded in the east by Ellicott Street and in the west by Niagara Street. Elmwood Ave. Bounded in the south by Niagara Square and in the north by Bryant Street. Delaware Ave. Same as Elmwood Avenue. All intersecting streets bounded in the east by Main Street, in the west by Niagara Street or Richmond Avenue where applicable. Genesee Street Bounded in the west by Michigan Avenue and in the east by Bailey Avenue. Sycamore St. Same as Genesee Street. All intersecting streets bounded in the north by East Ferry Street and in the south by Broadway, Cherry Street and Best Street where applicable. Bailey Avenue Bounded in the north by East Delavan Ave and in the south by Walden Ave. 479-8 Penalties. Cruising, as hereinabove defined, shall constitute a violation of this ordinance. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine or penalty as Provided in Chapter 1 General Provisions, Article III, General Penalty, of this Code. 479-9 Exceptions. This ordinance shall not apply to any vehicle licensed to or operated by a federal, state or municipal official while on official business, any public safety or emergency vehicle, or any vehicle used for public transportation, whether the same be a bus, taxicab or limousine. Approved as to form Laurence K. Rubin Corporation Counsel REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE. No. 149 By: Mr. Fahey Moving Paint Program Funds Into Lead Abatement Whereas: Commissioner Schollard has announced the suspension of the free paint program because liabilities have arisen relative to lead hazards involved with scraping surfaces in preparation for painting them; and Whereas: The termination of this popular program points out the gravity of the lead problem we face and indicates the need to develop the local infrastructure to abate lead ; and Whereas: The City, in conjunction with the Lead Action Task Force, has designed a pilot program to abate homes in Buffalo while stimulating the local abatement industry and giving the Department of Inspections and Community Revitalization much needed experience in initiating and supervising the abatement process; and Whereas: To date, the pilot program is seriously underfunded; Now Therefore Be It Resolved, That: This Common Council requests the Commissioner of the Department of Inspections and Community Revitalization to transfer the fluids earmarked for the free paint program into the lead abatement pilot program; and REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. No. 150 By: Mr. Fahey Home Rule Message 55914-A; A8509-A An Act to Allow Additional Pension Benefits To Certain Police and Fire Retirees Whereas: There has been introduced in the New York State Legislature Senate Bill # S. 5914-A and Assembly Bill # A. 8509-A, "An act in relation to providing an additional retirement benefit for certain retirees formerly employed by the city of Buffalo"; and Whereas: Said Bill provides that certain police and fire retirees, formerly employed by the City of Buffalo, who retired or died between December 26, 1988 and May 23, 1991, and who were covered by the provisions of Section 384-d of the Retirement and Social Security Law on December 25, 1988 shall be deemed covered by the provisions of Section 384-e of the Retirement and Social Security Law; and Whereas: 1988 State legislation provided an increased "1/60th" fraction pension benefit to employees retiring with more than 20 years service; and Whereas: Currently, members who did not join the 384-e plan may not retroactively join such plan; and Whereas: In a dispute between the City of Buffalo and Police and Fire Unions, an arbitrator ruled that the enhanced benefit should be retroactively provided by the city; and Whereas: Passage of this bill will implement the arbitrator's award; and Whereas: The estimated cost to the city will be $1.1 million, borne over a three (3) year period, with the first payment of approximately $420,000 due in the State's fiscal year ending March 31, 1994; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the city of Buffalo request the enactment into law of Senate Bill S 5914-A and Assembly Bill A 8509-A, "An act in relation to providing an additional retirement benefit for certain retirees formerly employed by the city of Buffalo"; and Be It Further Resolved: That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify passage of this resolution and to send copies thereof to the Home Rule Counsel of the Senate and the Assembly and to the Western New York Delegation of the New York State Legislature. ADOPTED. No. 151 By: Messrs. Fahey and Higgins West Valley Hearing Whereas: Governor Cuomo has not responded to this Council's invitation to a hearing regarding the use of West Valley for radioactive waste disposal; and Whereas: This invitation was sent in the form of a resolution (C.C.P. $ 142, June 8, 1993) which included a statement of support for an alternative bill sponsored by local legislators which provides for on-site storage for utility waste and a carefully planned central site for radioactive medical waste; and Whereas: It is important that the citizens of Western New York have a forum to comment on this issue which is apparently being decided behind closed doors in Albany; and Whereas: In the absence of a response from the Governor this Council is left with no alternative but to set a date for the hearing and extend an invitation to the Governor or his representative; Now Therefore Be It Resolved, That: A public hearing on the issue of disposing radioactive waste at West Valley, New York is hereby set for Common Council Chambers at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, June 29, 1993. ADOPTED. No. 152 By: Messrs. Franczyk and Perla Request Interim Report On The City Recycling Program Whereas: By virtue of resolution 145 C.C.P., June 8, 1993 this Council has requested the Departments of Public Works and Street Sanitation to report annually on the performance of the city's recycling program; and Whereas: A recent news report alleged that the city is having problems effectively recycling glass; and Whereas: The accuracy of this report needs to be evaluated in order to establish whether changes are necessary m the recycling program; and Whereas: It is important for the Council to receive an interim report which answers the questions raised by the news report; Now Therefore Be It Resolved, That: This Common Council requests the Departments of Public Works and Street Sanitation to file an interim report by July 1 addressing the following questions: 1. Why is the city settling for the recycling of commingled glass as opposed to glass separated by color, which is reported to bring a higher market price? 2. When the city uses glass for "glassphalt" is there a less expensive way than paying to dispose of the glass at Integrated Waste and later buying it back from Integrated? 3. Are the 1,000 tons of residues reportedly sent to landfills in the last 30 months more or less than statewide averages when computed as a percentage of total recyclables handled? 4. Is it true that less than 25% of glass placed at curbside is actually reused or resold? If so, why? 5. Is there an explanation for reports that Rochester's recycling program is breaking even while Buffalo's paid out $1.1 million while getting $386,000 back from the sale of recycled items since 1990? 6. Is it true that sales of recycled material dropped by about 50% from fiscal 1991 to fiscal 1992? If so, why? 7. Is it true that offers of $50 per ton for the city's glass have been turned down, and if so, why? Be It Further Resolved That: Integrated Waste Services Inc. be requested to file with the Council copies of the quarterly and annual reports which are required to be filed with the NYSDEC. ADOPTED. No. 153 By: Mr. Higgins Payment of Certain Small Claims Whereas, the Common Council, by Item No. 184, C.C.P., June 26, 1979, established a specific procedure for payment of claims of $100.00 or less and Claims under Section 207 (a) and (c) of the General Municipal Law, which pertain to medical bills of Policemen and Firemen in any amount; and Whereas, the subject claims are eligible for consideration under the said procedure; and Whereas, the Department of Law has verified the validity of the claims and recommend payment thereof; Now Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Comptroller be, and hereby is authorized to make payment of the following claims, and that said payment be charged against the "Judgment and Claims Account" in the Department of Law: 1. John Bristow Claim for loss of garbage can. $ 8.00 2. Edythe Brodfuehrer Claim for loss of garbage cans. $ 12.00 3. Buffalo General Hospital Claim for prior fiscal year invoice for services rendered to P.O. George Bratton. $ 234.08 4. Buffalo General X-Ray Assoc. at Buffalo Gen Hospital Claim for prior fiscal year invoices for services rendered to Firefighters, Ronald Pringle, Hector Hernandez and Anthony Lawida. $ 127.70 5. Dr. Timothy F. Gabryel Claim for prior fiscal year invoice for services rendered to P.O. Gerald Jargiello. $ 41.21 6. Hospital Ambulance Billing Service Claim for prior fiscal year invoice for services rendered to P.O. Bradford Pitts. $ 231.03 7. Naren Kansal, M.D. Claim for prior fiscal year invoice for services rendered to P.O. Milton Vogel. $ 35.78 8. Saint Mary of Sorrows Convent Claim for loss of garbage cans. $12.00 9. Lillian A. Turley Claim for loss of garbage cans with wheels. $22.00 10. Water Division Claim for prior fiscal year water bill for City owned property at 235 Peach Street. $ 72.44 Investigation by the Department of Law reveals that the above claims are valid and payment is hereby recommended. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 154 By: Mrs. LoTempio Home Rule Message 378-B Senate and 487-B Authorize the Establishment of a Bureau of Administrative Adjudication for the Enforcement of Certain Cities' Housing Ordinances Whereas: There has been introduced in the New York State Legislature Senate Bill 378-B and Assembly Bill 487-B, " An act to amend the General Municipal Law, in relation to authorizing the establishment of a bureau of administrative adjudication for the enforcement of certain cities' housing ordinances"; and Whereas: This Bill is an amended version of the originally proposed legislation in that it enables the city of Buffalo to operate a bureau of this type to enforce housing codes and ordinances as a component of Buffalo city government; and Now, Therefore Be It Resolved That: The City of Buffalo hereby requests the enactment into law of Senate Bill 378-B and Assembly Bill 487-B, "An act to amend the General Municipal Law, in relation to authorizing the establishment of a bureau of administrative adjudication for the enforcement of certain cities' housing ordinances"; and Be It Further Resolved That: The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify passage of this resolution and to send copies thereof to the Home Rule Council of the Senate and the Assembly and to the Western New York Delegation of the New York State Legislature. ADOPTED. No. 155 By: Mrs. LoTempio, Messrs. Arthur and Pitts Establish City of Buffalo's Labor-Management Quality Improvement Committee Whereas: The City of Buffalo's Labor-Management Quality Improvement Committee grew-out of discussions at a meeting held in March, 1993 and attended by the Mayor and several of his department heads, the Comptroller, Council members, representatives of the city's unions and professionals from Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations; and Whereas: The goal of the Committee is to generate measurably greater cost effectiveness in city operations through improved labor-management communication and cooperation; and Whereas: To further this goal the Committee has recently submitted an application to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services' Labor-Management Cooperation Program; said application being endorsed by this Council per item number 183 of 5/25/93; and Whereas: It is necessary to formally establish this Committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That this Common Council does hereby formally establish and recognize the Labor-Management Quality Improvement by appointing the follow members: Mr. Paul DeFranks, President, AFSCME Local 650; Hon. Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller; Hon. Rosemarie LoTempio, Council Member At-Large; Mr. Robert Massey, Jr., AFSCME International; Mr. Michael McKeating, Director, Labor Relations; Mr. Ray Ostrowski, President, AFSCME Local 2651; Hon. James W. Pitts, Council Member, Ellicott District; and Mr. John Scardino, President, AFSCME Local 264. ADOPTED. No. 156 By: Messrs. Perla, Fahey, Zuchlewski, Franczyk and Amos Investigate the New 911 Computer Aided Dispatch System Whereas: On Tuesday, June 8, 1993 a homicide occurred at 144 Breckenridge Avenue. Three calls were placed to 911, and one call was placed to Precinct # 5 seeking police assistance. The first call was made at approximately 10:40 P.M. with three additional calls being made during the next 90 minutes; and Whereas: During this time, neighbors could hear the cries of the victim from his apartment. A patrol car did not arrive on the scene until 12:20 A.M.; and Whereas: The first two calls received a low priority from the Computer Aided Dispatch System, therefore a patrol car was not dispatched until 12:18 A.M., and officers arrived at 12:21 A.M. Upon entering the apartment at 144 Breckenridge, officers found the victim beaten to death; and Whereas: There is no explanation for a life threatening situation, such as this, to be considered a low priority call under this new system; and Whereas: Past complaints of the 911 emergency response system were to be resolved through the implementation of the Computer Aided Dispatch system; and Whereas: The tragic results of the night of June 8th, 1993, demonstrate to the public that the new Computer Aided Dispatch system has not solved these problems; and Whereas: The most recent incident has exposed the necessity for conducting a review of the criteria for prioritizing calls in the 911 system; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council request the Buffalo Police Department, as well as Erie County Central Police Services, to conduct full investigations into this fatal incident and file a complete report with this Honorable Body; and Be It Further Resolved That: The requested report include a comprehensive summary of the operating procedures of the Computer Aided Dispatch system, with special attention to the policy used for prioritizing calls. ADOPTED. No. 157 By: Mr. Perla The Creation Of An Ordinance Amendment To Establish A Fee For Delinquent Property Owners In Correcting Housing Code Violations. Whereas: Throughout the City of Buffalo in 1992 there were over 68,000 housing inspections, approximately 35% of this total were third and fourth call backs; and Whereas: The Division of Housing and Property Inspections has been faced with the task of making these third and fourth call backs, causing an overwhelming amount of additional work for both inspectors and the clerical staff; and Whereas: The increase in the number of third and fourth inspections is a sign that property owners do not comply with the initial inspection; and Whereas: When an initial inspection of a property is conducted and violations are cited, ample time is permitted to correct these violations; and Whereas: Upon re-inspection, if the violations have not been rectified, the inspector is forced to make one or more subsequent inspections; and Whereas: These additional inspections consume a great deal of time and money, and the expense is levied upon the taxpayers of the City of Buffalo, with no expense to the abusive property owner; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council request the Corporation Counsel to draft an ordinance amendment establishing a fee of $75 to be charged to the property owner, for the third and each subsequent call back with regard to the initial inspection; and Be It Further Resolved: That in addition to this fee, the Corporation Counsel create a $25 extension fee which would allow a property owner to extend the period of time to correct the initial violations. This fee would be required to be paid at least two weeks before the first re-inspection is conducted. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. No. 158 By: Mr. Pitts Ordinance Amendment Section 35-9 of Chapter 35 Salary and Wage Schedule "C" 1993-94 The Common Council of the City of Buffalo do ordain as follows: That part of Subdivision (A) of Section 35-9 of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, relating to Schedule "C" is hereby amended to read as follows on the attached schedule: SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE "C" EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1993 GRADE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 1 28,814 31,347 33,884 36,417 38,957 2 40,381 3 41,767 4 42,235 5 45,107 6 48,291 7 51,680 8 56,868 SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE "C" EFFECTIVE JUNE 30,1994 GRADE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 1 29,391 31,974 34,561 37,146 39,736 2 41,189 3 42,602 4 43,080 5 46,010 6 49,257 7 52,713 8 58,005 SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE "C" EFFECTIVE JULY 1,1994 GRADE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 1 30,860 33,572 36,289 39,003 41,723 2 43,248 3 44,733 4 45,234 5 48,310 6 51,719 7 55,349 8 60,906 These figures are gross salaries which include four hours' additional pay for each of the twelve paid holidays throughout the year. These schedules are applicable to uniformed members of the Police Department - Local P.B.A. This schedule shall take effect as per the respective dates on the attached schedule. APPROVED AS TO FORM Laurence K. Rubin Corporation Counsel PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. No. 159 By: Mr. Pitts Ordinance Amendment Section 35-9 of Chapter 35 Salary and Wage Schedule "B" (Local #264 - Blue Collar Workers) 1993-94 The Common Council of the City of Buffalo do ordain as follows: That Subsection (A) of Section 35-9 of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, relating to Salary and Wage Schedule "B", Local #264, Blue Collar Workers, is hereby amended to read as follows: (See attached Schedule "B") and That the attached Schedule "B" shall be effective July 1, 1993. APPROVED AS TO FORM Laurence K. Rubin Corporation Counsel PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0 Salary and Wage Schedule "B" 1993-94 GRADE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 1 17,625 18,029 18,434 18,841 19,247 2 19,258 19,779 20,302 20,822 21,344 3 19,168 19,613 20,062 20,509 20,954 4 19,632 20,109 20,590 21,076 21,561 5 19,777 20,281 20,784 21,299 21,815 6 19,995 20,509 21,022 21,551 22,081 7 20,199 20,726 21,254 21,810 22,363 8 20,672 21,244 21,815 22,405 22,994 9 20,940 21,539 22,140 22,750 23,362 10 21,206 21,834 22,463 23,096 23,728 11 21,748 22,421 23,096 23,770 24,443 12 21,851 22,530 23,206 23,884 24,564 13 22,152 22,857 23,565 24,273 24,982 14 22,586 23,319 24,051 24,785 25,517 15 23,506 24,321 25,135 25,948 26,765 16 24,103 24,951 25,801 26,649 27,500 17 24,691 25,608 26,525 27,442 28,358 18 26,074 27,076 28,079 29,109 30,142 19 26,442 27,464 28,487 29,550 30,614 20 27,481 28,573 29,664 30,778 31,900 21 28,079 29,222 30,366 31,518 32,719 22 31,838 33,264 34,693 36,121 37,549 23 32,567 34,027 35,487 36,949 38,408 24 8.59 8.87 9.17 9.46 9.75 25 9.38 9.70 10.00 10.33 10.67 26 78.59 81.34 84.12 86.87 89.62 27 27,164 28,358 29,556 30,754 31,965 28 20,857 21,384 21,913 22,467 23,020 29 21,864 22,491 23,121 23,753 24,386 30 22,406 23,079 23,753 24,429 25,100 31 23,243 23,976 24,709 25,443 26,177 32 24,162 24,979 25,792 26,606 27,422 33 17,874 18,442 19,080 19,670 20,283 Steps 1, 3, and 5 only applicable to employees hired prior to July 1,1983. Grades 24 and 25 are expressed as hourly wages and Grade 26 as daily, pursuant to labor class agreement. This Schedule "B" shall be effective July 1,1993. This schedule is applicable to members of Local #264 AFSCME, AFL-CIO. No. 160 By: Mr. Pitts Ordinance Amendment Section 35-9 of Chapter 35 Salary and Wage Schedule "A" Local #650 - White Collar Workers 1993-94 The Common Council of the City of Buffalo do ordain as follows: That Subsection (A) of Section 35-9 of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, relating to Salary and Wage Schedule "A", Local #650, White Collar Workers, is hereby amended to read as follows: (See attached Schedule "A") and That the attached Schedule "A" shall be effective July 1, 1993. APPROVED AS TO FORM Laurence K. Rubin Corporation Counsel PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0. Salary and Wage Schedule "A" 1993-94 GRADE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 1 18,713 19,235 19,759 20,285 20,811 2 19,252 19,775 20,299 20,826 21,352 3 20,041 20,424 20,808 21,189 21,572 4 19,656 20,205 20,753 21,303 21,858 5 20,120 20,697 21,275 21,868 22,465 6 20,369 20,970 21,572 22,175 22,780 7 20,581 21,204 21,825 22,476 23,126 8 20,716 21,316 21,918 22,521 23,126 9 21,244 21,821 22,401 22,995 23,591 10 20,925 21,605 22,284 22,976 23,669 11 21,797 22,267 22,733 23,200 23,669 12 16,766 18,559 20,352 22,145 23,938 13 21,197 21,874 22,554 23,245 23,938 14 21,617 22,298 22,978 23,669 24,361 15 21,823 22,538 23,253 23,909 24,566 16 21,575 22,330 23,086 23,843 24,598 17 22,075 22,788 23,505 24,161 24,820 18 22,169 22,925 23,680 24,437 25,193 19 22,199 22,955 23,710 24,466 25,222 20 22,305 23,061 23,817 24,573 25,329 21 22,574 23,340 24,104 24,870 25,638 22 22,394 23,317 24,240 25,161 26,083 23 23,305 24,071 24,835 25,601 26,368 24 23,087 23,993 24,8942 5,823 26,753 25 23,306 24,228 25,151 26,072 26,995 26 23,406 24,294 25,182 26,088 26,995 27 23,634 24,478 25,324 26,201 27,076 28 23,660 24,566 25,468 26,397 27,326 29 23,728 24,685 25,644 26,640 27,636 30 23,971 24,875 25,777 26,706 27,636 31 24,704 25,437 26,170 26,904 27,636 32 24,437 25,281 26,126 27,003 27,879 33 24,403 25,359 26,318 27,315 28,310 34 24,922 25,879 26,838 27,832 28,830 35 24,981 25,942 26,911 27,899 28,889 36 25,139 26,107 27,077 28,065 29,056 37 25,175 26,188 27,200 28,234 29,269 38 25,211 26,224 27,236 28,268 29,304 39 25,171 26,252 27,335 28,421 29,509 40 25,569 26,547 27,527 28,518 29,509 41 25,809 26,787 27,766 28,758 29,749 42 26,072 27,041 28,010 28,998 29,990 43 29,990 29,990 29,990 29,990 29,990 44 26,031 27,112 28,194 29,281 30,370 45 27,919 28,638 29,360 30,080 30,802 46 26,410 27,522 28,631 29,741 30,852 47 26,532 27,619 28,703 29,787 30,872 48 28,803 29,522 30,243 30,964 31,685 49 27,414 28,501 29,587 30,670 31,754 50 27,3242 8,528 29,732 30,937 32,156 51 27,538 28,694 29,849 31,000 32,156 52 28,499 29,465 30,436 31,404 32,396 53 28,105 29,309 30,513 31,717 32,937 54 28,248 29,410 30,571 31,728 32,937 55 28,241 29,446 30,649 31,854 33,073 56 29,176 30,142 31,112 32,080 33,073 57 28,647 29,805 30,966 32,124 33,313 58 29,416 30,383 31,353 32,321 33,313 59 28,597 29,842 31,066 32,321 33,618 60 29,224 30,385 31,544 32,703 33,911 61 30,673 31,470 32,269 33,074 33,911 62 29,571 30,816 32,041 33,296 34,592 63 30,341 31,579 32,813 34,108 35,403 64 30,347 31,581 32,862 34,159 35,456 65 30,684 32,084 33,542 35,003 36,464 66 31,379 32,612 33,894 35,190 36,488 67 31,773 33,173 34,632 36,092 37,552 68 33,157 34,392 35,672 36,971 38,267 69 32,563 34,023 35,484 36,946 38,408 70 32,806 34,230 35,664 37,098 38,530 71 32,924 34,352 35,780 37,208 38,636 72 33,022 34,655 36,288 37,938 39,592 73 33,767 35,227 36,687 38,149 39,613 74 34,039 35,670 37,303 38,979 40,659 75 34,284 35,916 37,548 39,200 40,853 76 35,073 36,703 38,332 40,029 41,726 77 35,357 36,990 38,621 40,298 41,976 78 35,388 37,196 39,002 40,893 42,784 79 36,449 38,079 39,708 41,404 43,102 80 43,102 43,102 43,102 43,102 43,102 81 36,842 38,472 40,101 41,798 43,495 82 36,856 38,505 40,152 41,499 43,584 83 36,821 38,629 40,435 42,326 44,218 84 38,916 40,773 42,629 44,518 46,408 85 38,397 41,007 43,614 46,273 48,930 86 38,767 41,426 44,086 46,746 49,406 87 40,727 43,336 45,945 48,602 51,261 88 43,176 45,836 48,492 51,150 53,811 89 20,120 20,697 21,275 21,868 22,465 Steps 1, 3, and 5 only applicable to employees hired prior to July 1, 1983. This schedule A shall be effective July 1, 1993. This schedule is applicable to members of Local #650 AFSCME, AFL-CIO. No. 161 By: Mr. Pitts Salary Ordinance Amendment Various Departments 1993-94 The Common Council of the City of Buffalo do ordain as follows: That Section 35-1 of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo is hereby amended to read as follows: S 35-1. Basic Salaries. There shall be in the City service the titled offices and positions enumerated under the respective headings and subheadings hereinafter set forth, and the amount or amounts set opposite the respective titles shall be annual compensation for each such office and position, unless otherwise stated. This ordinance shall be effective July 1, 1993. IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. The undersigned, heads of departments and City agencies and appointing powers, each certifies, with respect to any department or City agency of which he is the head, and the undersigned Director of the Budget certifies that the positions created by the foregoing ordinance are each necessary for the proper conduct and administration of the respective department or City agency in which said position is sought to be created and to effectuate the proper performance of essential work of each such department or City agency; and each such head of a department and City agency recommends, with respect to the positions set forth in the foregoing ordinance to which he has the power of appointment, and the Director of the Budget recommends that the compensation for said positions be either fixed and raised, or fixed, as the case may be, at the amounts set forth in said ordinance. It is hereby certified that personnel requisitions containing statements of the duties of all new positions created by the within ordinance, have been referred to the Municipal Civil Service Commission, and that the titles of all new positions created by the within ordinance, as therein set forth, are the appropriate Civil Service titles for such positions. GEORGE A. VOSSLER, President Municipal Civil Service Commission APPROVED AS TO FORM Laurence K. Rubin Corporation Counsel INDEX DEPARTMENT PAGE ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE 13 ASSESSMENT 19 AUDIT & CONTROL 8 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 12 COMMON COUNCIL 2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 52 DEPT INSP & CMMTY REVITALIZATION 30 FIRE 27 GENERAL SERVICES 20 HUMAN RESOURCES 40 LAW 18 MAYOR AND EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 6 PARKING 39 PARKS 44 POLICE 22 PRESIDENT OF COMMON COUNCIL 5 PUBLIC WORKS 32 STADIUM & AUD. - PILOT FIELD 48 STADIUM & AUDITORIUM 49 STADIUM & AUDITORIUM 47 STREET SANITATION 50 WATER 55 01 - COMMON COUNCIL 001 - LEGISLATIVE 1 CHIEF OF STAFF OF COMMON COUNCIL 42,425 1 COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTER 36,911 1 LEGISLATIVE STAFF MANAGER 34,859 2 SR LEG. ASST TO THE COMMON COUNCIL 30,076 12 LEG. ASST TO THE COMMON COUNCIL 26,657 1 SECRETARY TO THE MAJORITY LEADER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 26,657 1 SECRETARY TO MINORITY LEADER COMMON COUNCIL 1 002 - MAJORITY LEADER 2 LEG. ASSISTANT TO COUNCILMEMBER 26,657 003 - FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN 1 LEG. ASSISTANT TO COUNCILMEMBER 26,657 1 LEGISLATIVE AIDE TO COUNCILMEMBER 23,922 004 - LEGISLATION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN 2 LEG. ASSISTANT TO COUNCILMEMBER 26,657 005 - CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN 1 LEG. ASSISTANT TO COUNCILMEMBER 26,657 1 LEGISLATIVE AIDE TO COUNCILMEMBER 23,922 006 - COUNCILMEMBER 6 2 LEG. ASSISTANT TO COUNCILMEMBER 26,657 007 - ECON DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN 2 LEG ASSISTANT TO COUNCILMEMBER 26,657 008 - URBAN RENEWAL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN 2 LEG. ASSISTANT TO COUNCILMEMBER 26,657 009 - COUNCILMEMBER 9 2 LEG. ASSISTANT TO COUNCILMEMBER 26,657 010 - COUNCILMEMBER 10 2 LEG. ASSISTANT TO COUNCILMEMBER 26,657 011 - CLAIMS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN 2 LEG. ASSISTANT TO COUNCILMEMBER 26,657 012 - COUNCILMEMBER 12 2 LEG. ASSISTANT TO COUNCILMEMBER 26,657 013 - COUNCILMEMBER 13 2 LEG. ASSISTANT TO COUNCILMEMBER 26,657 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED INTERN V HOURLY 8.00 INTERN IV HOURLY 6.00 INTERN III HOURLY 5.00 INTERN II HOURLY 4.25 1 - DIVISION OF CITY CLERK 001 - CITY CLERK 1 CITY CLERK 47,848 1 CHIEF CLERK 38,916- 46,408 4 SENIOR COUNCIL CLERK 31,379- 36,488 1 DEPUTY CITY CLERK 31,379- 36,488 1 ASSISTANT REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS 31,379- 36,488 1 COUNCIL CLERK 26,410- 30,852 1 SENIOR CLERK 20,369- 22,780 1 TYPIST 19,252- 21,352 1 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38- 10.67 1 LABORER I HOURLY 8.59- 9.75 1 - CITY CLERK 240 - LOCAL GOVT RECORD MANAGEMENT IMPROV. INTERN V HOURLY 8.00 INTERN IV HOURLY 6.00 INTERN III HOURLY 5.00 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED DOG ENFORCEMENT CLERK HOURLY 6.22 DOG LICENSE CLERK HOURLY 5.46 02 - PRESIDENT OF COMMON COUNCIL 001 - LEGISLATIVE 1 SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 36,911 1 SR. LEG ASST TO THE COMMON COUNCIL 30,076 1 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 26,657 1 LEGISLATIVE AIDE TO COUNCILMEMBER 23,922 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED INTERN IV HOURLY 8.00 03 - MAYOR AND EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 001 - EXECUTIVE FUNCTION 1 DEPUTY MAYOR 54,650 1 EXECUTIVE STAFF MANAGER 40,560 1 CONFIDENTIAL AIDE TO THE MAYOR 39,677 2 SENIOR STENOGRAPHER 20,581- 23,126 1 TELEPHONE OPERATOR 20,581- 23,126 1 SENIOR TYPIST 20,369- 22,780 1 EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR (PART-TIME) 6,802 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED CLERK HOURLY 5.20 TYPIST HOURLY 5.20 4 - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 021 - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 1 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (ZONING BOARD) 31,773- 37,552 5 MEMBER OF THE ZONING BD OF APPEALS 2,080 FAILURE OF ANY MEMBER OF SUCH BOARD TO ATTEND ANY STATED MEETING SHALL RESULT IN A DEDUCTION FROM HIS ANNUAL SALARY OF ONE FIFTIETH PART THEREOF FOR EACH SUCH FAILURE AND SUCH DEDUCTION SHALL BE MADE IN CERTIFYING THE PAYROLL. 5 - MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR SR CITIZENS 011 - RECREATION PROG FOR ELDERLY 1 DIRECTOR FOR THE AGING 35,90 4 1 ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR (MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR SR CITIZENS) 25,175- 29,269 5 SENIOR CITIZEN SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR 23,660- 27,326 1 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR 21,197- 23,938 1 SENIOR CITIZEN SPECIALIST 21,197- 23,938 1 BUS DRIVER 20,940 - 23,362 1 SENIOR STENOGRAPHER 20,581- 23,126 7 SENIOR CITIZEN AIDE 19,252- 21,352 2 VAN DRIVER 17,874- 20,283 1 LABORER I HOURLY 8.59- 9.75 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED LABORER I (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.22 SENIOR CITIZEN AIDE HOURLY 5.20 04 - DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT & CONTROL 001 - COMPTROLLER 1 DEPUTY COMPTROLLER 54,001 1 EXECUTIVE ASST TO COMPTROLLER 37,732 1 RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN (DALE ZUCHELEWSKI, ONLY) 31,773- 37,552 1 STENOGRAPHIC SECRETARY 23,971- 27,636 1 EXECUTIVE STAFF MANAGER 1 1 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1 002 - DATA PROCESSING 1 DIRECTOR OF DATA PROCESSING 40,727- 51,261 1 SUPERVISOR OF SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMMING 38,916- 46,408 1 SUPERVISOR OF DATA PROCESSING OPERATIONS 35,357- 41,976 1 DATA BASE ADMINISTRATOR 34,284- 40,853 1 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR 34,284- 40,853 1 SYSTEM SUPPORT SPECIALIST 33,767- 39,613 7 SYSTEMS ANALYST 31,773- 37,552 1 SYSTEM SUPPORT ANALYST 31,773- 37,552 1 SR COMPUTER SHIFT SUPRVR 30,341- 35,403 6 COMPUTER PROGRAMMER 29,571- 34,592 1 COORDINATOR OF OFFICE AUTOMATION 27,414- 31,754 3 COMPUTER SHIFT SUPERVISOR 27,414- 31,754 2 COMPUTER OPERATOR 25,569- 29,509 1 SENIOR OPERATIONS COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR 25,569 - 29,509 1 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (DATA PROCESSING) 24,403- 28,310 4 SENIOR DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 23,406- 26,995 2 OPERATIONS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR 22,394- 26,083 4 DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 22,075- 24,820 1 DATA PROCESSING COMPUTER LIBRARIAN 20,581- 23,126 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED CLERK HOURLY 5.20 1 - DIVISION OF AUDIT 001 - AUDIT SERVICES 1 CITY AUDITOR 54,001 PRINCIPAL AUDITOR 36,842- 43,495 1 GRANTS AUDIT SUPERVISOR 33,767- 39,613 2 SUPERVISING AUDITOR 33,767- 39,613 1 CHIEF PAYROLL AUDITOR 31,379- 36,488 1 PAYROLL AUDIT INSPECTOR 30,341- 35,403 1 CHIEF AUDITING INSPECTOR 30,341- 35,403 3 ASSOCIATE AUDITOR 29,571- 34,592 10 SENIOR AUDITOR 29,176- 33,073 1 SENIOR AUDITOR (DANIEL BOHEN, ONLY) 29,176- 33,073 1 SENIOR AUDITOR (FRANK FABER, ONLY) 29,176- 33,073 5 AUDITING INSPECTOR 26,410- 30,852 5 ASSISTANT AUDITOR 24,981- 28,889 1 SENIOR INVENTORY CLERK (A. HOLLIS, ONLY) 22,574- 25,638 1 SENIOR TYPIST 20,369- 22,780 1 STENOGRAPHER 19,656- 21,858 2 - DIVISION OF ACCOUNTING 001 - ACCOUNTING 1 CITY ACCOUNTANT 54,001 1 INVESTMENT AND DEBT MGMT OFFICER 52,633 1 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT 36,842- 43,495 3 SUPERVISING ACCOUNTANT 33,767- 39,613 3 ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT 29,571- 34,592 1 COMPUTER ACCOUNTING CONTROL COORD WILLIAM MURPHY ONLY 29,571- 34,592 5 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT 29,176- 33,073 1 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 25,809- 29,749 3 ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT 24,981- 28,889 1 ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT CLERK 22,394- 26,083 1 JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT-TYPIST 22,075- 24,820 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-STENO 20,716- 23,126 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 2 JUNIOR DATA CONTROL CLERK 19,656- 21,858 1 ASSISTANT INVESTMENT OFFICER 1 3 - DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE 001 - REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT 1 DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE 42,379 1 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE (JOHN HANNON, ONLY) 30,347- 35,456 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-STENO 20,716- 23,126 002 - IN REM 1 ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT CLERK 22,394- 26,083 1 REAL ESTATE INVESTIGATOR 21,197- 23,938 1 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38 - 10.67 2 LABORER I HOURLY 8.59 -9.75 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED REAL ESTATE MAINTENANCE WORKER (SEASONAL) HOURLY 8.93 LABORER II (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.92 LABORER I (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.22 CLERK HOURLY 5.20 TYPIST HOURLY 5.20 4 - DIVISION OF COLLECTIONS 001 - COLLECTIONS 1 DIRECTOR OF COLLECTIONS 33,767- 39,613 2 PARALEGAL ASSISTANT 26,532- 30,872 2 ASST COLLECTION OFFICER 24,437- 27,879 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 05 - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 001 - ADMINISTRATIVE AND ADVISORY 1 ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR 39,930- 50,888 1 SUPERVISOR OF RECRUITMENT (WILL BROWN, ONLY) 35,073- 41,726 1 PERSONNEL SPECIALIST II 31,773- 37,552 4 PERSONNEL SPECIALIST I 26,031- 30,370 1 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 24,981- 28,889 1 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION SPECIALIST 24,437- 27,879 1 STENOGRAPHIC SECRETARY (NANCY SCHUSTER, ONLY) 23,971- 27,636 1 LEGAL STENOGRAPHER 22,394- 26,083 1 CIVIL SERVICE MEDICAL EXAMINER (PART TIME) 22,199- 25,222 1 SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,581- 23,126 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 1 TYPIST 19,252- 21,352 2 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER 7,020 1 PRESIDENT CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 7,020 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED CIVIL SERVICE NURSE (R.N.) HOURLY 15.60 TYPIST HOURLY 5.20 06 - DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE 001 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1 COMM OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE 61,520 1 SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE 23,481 1 STENOGRAPHER (G. MAZUCA) 19,656- 21,858 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED CLERK HOURLY 5.20 1 - DIVISION OF BUDGET & MANAGEMENT 001 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1 DIRECTOR OF THE BUDGET 54,650 1 SENIOR BUDGET EXAMINER 38,916- 46,408 1 SENIOR BUDGET EXAMINER (TOM KEENAN, ONLY) 38,916- 46,408 1 ASSOCIATE EXEC FINANCE OFFICER 35,357- 41,976 3 SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST 34,284- 40,853 1 SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST (L. SCHMARDER ONLY) 34,284- 40,853 1 MANAGEMENT ANALYST 31,773- 37,552 1 SENIOR STENOGRAPHER 20,581- 23,126 002 - FINANCIAL CONTROL OF AGENCIES 1 EXECUTIVE FINANCE OFFICER 38,916- 46,408 1 ASSOC EXECUTIVE FIN OFFICER 35,357- 41,976 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED CLERK HOURLY 5.20 3 - DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS 001 - LABOR RELATIONS 1 RISK MANAGER 33,138- 39,458 1 DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY OFFICE (HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS) 34,598 1 URBAN RESEARCH AND PLANNING ASSOCIATE 29,571- 34,592 1 ASST DIRECTOR OF LABOR RELATIONS 32,209 1 BENEFITS MANAGER (Mary Ann Kochersberger, Only) 28,803- 31,685 1 INSURANCE CONTRACT ANALYST 26,031- 30,370 1 ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT 24,981- 28,889 1 ABSENTEE INVESTIGATOR 23,778- 27,110 1 ASSISTANT BENEFITS MANAGER 23,406- 26,995 1 RESEARCH AIDE 22,169- 25,193 1 ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE 20,120- 22,465 2 TYPIST 19,252- 21,352 1 DIRECTOR OF LABOR RELATIONS 1 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED TYPIST HOURLY 5.20 4 - PARKING ENFORCEMENT 013 - PARKING METERS & ENFORCEMENT 1 SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKING METERS AND ENFORCEMENT 28,079- 32,719 5 PARKING METER MECHANIC 21,206- 23,728 1 STENOGRAPHER 19,656- 21,858 16 PKG ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 19,258 - 21,344 3 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38 - 10.67 022 - PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU 1 DIRECTOR OF PARKING ENFORCEMENT 53,258 1 SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASST 30,341- 35,403 1 SUPERVISING HEARING EXAMINER 33,144 1 OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR 28,105- 32,937 2 ASST OPERATIONS SUPER 24,403- 28,310 1 TRAFFIC CLERK 23,305- 26,368 1 ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT CLERK 22,394- 26,083 1 TRAFFIC RECORD TECHNICIAN 22,305- 25,329 1 SUPERVISING HRG EXAMINER (PART-TIME) 24,246 1 DATA CONTROL CLERK 21,197- 23,938 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 1 STENOGRAPHER 19,656- 21,858 2 JUNIOR DATA CONTROL CLERK 19,656- 21,858 1 CLERK 19,252- 21,352 3 JUNIOR TRAFFIC CLERK 19,252- 21,352 4 TYPIST 19,252- 21,352 031 - TOWING & STORAGE OPERATIONS 1 SUPERINTENDENT OF FLEET OPERATIONS 28,079- 32,719 1 TRAFFIC CLERK 23,305- 26,368 1 MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 23,243- 26,177 5 TOW TRUCK OPERATOR 21,206- 23,728 4 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38 - 10.67 1 LABORER I HOURLY 8.59 - 9.75 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED PKG ENFORCE OFFICER HOURLY 6.22 LABORER I (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.22 CLERK HOURLY 5.20 TYPIST HOURLY 5.20 5 - TREASURY 001 - TREASURY 1 DIRECTOR OF THE TREASURY 44,556 1 TREASURY ADMINISTRATOR 29,224- 33,911 1 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 25,809- 29,749 1 CHIEF TELLER 24,437- 27,879 1 HEAD TELLER 23,660- 27,326 2 ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT CLERK 22,394- 26,083 9 TELLER 21,197- 23,938 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 1 LABORER I HOURLY 8.59- 9.75 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED TELLER HOURLY 5.46 CLERK HOURLY 5.20 08 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW 001 - CORPORATION COUNSEL 1 CORPORATION COUNSEL 70,285 1 SR DEPUTY CORPORATION COUNSEL 58,018 1 DEPUTY CORPORATION COUNSEL 55,915 11 ASST CORPORATION COUNSEL II 43,176- 53,811 2 ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL I /MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY 35,357- 41,976 1 SENIOR LEGAL STENOGRAPHER 27,414- 31,754 1 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 25,809- 29,749 1 ASSISTANT COLLECTION OFFICER 24,437- 27,879 2 LEGAL INVESTIGATOR 24,437- 27,879 6 LEGAL STENOGRAPHER 22,394- 26,083 1 TELEPHONE OPERATOR 20,581- 23,126 2 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 1 TYPIST 19,252- 21,352 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED LAW CLERK HOURLY 5.85 TYPIST HOURLY 5.20 09 - DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT 001 - ASSESSMENT 1 COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT 57,141- 60,646 1 PRINCIPAL ASSESSOR 36,821- 44,218 4 SENIOR ASSESSOR 33,767- 39,613 1 SENIOR TAX ADMINISTRATOR 33,767- 39,613 10 ASSESSOR 31,379- 36,488 1 IN REM SPECIALIST 26,031- 30,370 1 STENOGRAPHIC SECRETARY 23,971- 27,636 1 ASSOCIATE TAX CLERK 23,306- 26,995 4 SENIOR TAX CLERK 21,617- 24,361 1 SENIOR CLERK 20,369- 22,780 6 ACCOUNT CLERK 20,120- 22,465 2 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 3 ASSESSOR TRAINEE 20,120- 22,465 2 JUNIOR DATA CONTROL CLERK 19,656- 21,858 1 TYPIST (FLORENCE NOWICKI, ONLY) 19,252- 21,352 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED CLERK HOURLY 5.20 10 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES 001 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1 COMMISSIONER OF GENERAL SERVICES 54,650 1 ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONER OF GENERAL SERVICES 28,105- 32,937 1 SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,581- 23,126 1 SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSIONER OF GENERAL SERVICES 19,252- 21,352 1 - DIVISION OF PURCHASE 001 - PURCHASING 3 BUYER 28,105- 32,937 1 CONTRACT AND SPECIFICATIONS CLERK 23,406- 26,995 1 SENIOR CLERK 20,369- 22,780 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED CLERK HOURLY 5.20 TYPIST HOURLY 5.20 4 - DIVISION OF INVENTORY & STORES 001 - INVENTORY MANAGEMENT 1 DIRECTOR OF INVENTORY & STORES 49,183 1 SUPERINTENDENT OF SUPPLIES I 24,437- 27,879 1 MOTOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I 24,103- 27,500 1 SENIOR DUPLICATING MACHINE OPERATOR 23,660- 27,326 1 DUPLICATING MACHINE OPERATOR 21,197- 23,938 4 TIRE MECHANIC 20,672- 22,994 2 MAIL ROOM CLERK 20,369- 22,780 1 ACCOUNT CLERK 20,120- 22,465 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 3 STOCK CLERK 20,120- 22,465 1 GARAGE ATTENDANT 19,995- 22,081 4 LABORER 19,995- 22,081 1 GARAGE ATTENDANT (HENRY STAHL, ONLY) 19,995- 22,081 1 LABORER II (DAILY) DAILY 78.59 - 89.62 17 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38 - 10.67 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED LABORER II (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.92 LABORER I (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.22 20 - DEPARTMENT OF POLICE 1 - OFFICE OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER 001 - ADMINISTRATIVE 1 COMMISSIONER OF POLICE 81,971 1 DETECTIVE 40,381 1 POLICE OFFICER 28,814- 38,957 1 SENIOR STENOGRAPHER 20,581- 23,126 002 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS 1 POLICE INSPECTOR 56,868 2 POLICE LIEUTENANT 45,107 2 POLICE OFFICER 28,814- 38,957 1 REPORT TECHNICIAN 20,120- 22,465 003 - OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 1 POLICE LIEUTENANT 45,107 1 DETECTIVE 40,381 10 POLICE OFFICER 28,814- 38,957 1 REPORT TECHNICIAN 20,120 - 22,455 2 - BUREAU OF SPECIAL SERVICES 001 - ADMINISTRATION & INTELLIGENCE 1 DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE 71,581 1 POLICE LIEUTENANT 45,107 1 DETECTIVE SERGEANT 42,235 5 DETECTIVE 40,381 1 REPORT TECHNICIAN 20,120 - 22,465 002 - TACTICAL DIVISION 2 POLICE CAPTAIN 51,680 11 POLICE LIEUTENANT 45,107 2 DETECTIVE 40,381 80 POLICE OFFICER 28,814- 38,957 3 REPORT TECHNICIAN 20,120- 22,465 1 CLERK 19,252- 21,352 003 - INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION 1 CHIEF OF DETECTIVES 56,868 1 CHIEF OF HOMICIDE 51,680 3 POLICE CAPTAIN 51,680 4 ASSISTANT CHIEF OF DETECTIVES 48,291 1 POLYGRAPH EXAMINER 45,107 8 POLICE LIEUTENANT 45,107 17 DETECTIVE SERGEANT 42,235 3 POLICE PHOTOGRAPHER 41,767 136 DETECTIVE 40,381 5 POLICE OFFICER 28,814- 38,957 1 DRAFTING TECHNICIAN 22,394- 26,083 25 REPORT TECHNICIAN 20,120- 22,465 1 TYPIST 19,252- 21,352 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED CIVILIAN SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD HOURLY 5.49 -6.53 THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE SHALL APPOINT AND MAY, AT PLEASURE, REMOVE CIVILIAN SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS, WHO SHALL BE EMPLOYED FOR NOT MORE THAN 200 DAYS IN ANY FISCAL YEAR ON DAYS WHEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ARE SCHEDULED TO BE IN SESSION, DURING TRAINING PERIODS TO BE FIXED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ON SUCH OTHER DAYS AS THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE MAY DEEM ADVISABLE OR PROPER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AT VARIOUS CROSSINGS OF PUBLIC STREETS WHILE GOING TO AND RETURNING FROM DAYTIME SESSIONS AT SUCH SCHOOLS. HE SHALL ALSO FIX, DETERMINE AND COORDINATE THE DAILY HOURS OF DUTY OF EACH SUCH CIVILIAN SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD IN KEEPING WITH THE TIMES OF CONVENING AND RECESSING OF THE RESPECTIVE SCHOOL OR SCHOOLS SERVED BY EACH SUCH GUARD. THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE SHALL BE CHARGED WITH THE DUTY AND POWER OF GOVERNING, DISCIPLINING, REGULATING AND TRAINING CIVILIAN SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS, AND SHALL EXERCISE SUCH OTHER POWERS AND PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES, AS ARE CONFERRED BY LAW UPON AN APPOINTING POWER, TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT AND PURPOSE EXPRESSED HEREIN, AND TO THAT END MAY FROM TIME TO TIME MAKE AND ENFORCE ORDERS, RULES AND REGULATIONS NOT INCONSISTENT HEREWITH. CIVILIAN SCHOOL CROSSING (GUARDS SHALL NOT BE MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, NOR SHALL THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO OR ANY OTHER LAW OR RESOLUTION APPLICABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE OR TO MEMBERS OF THE POLICE FORCE BE APPLICABLE TO THE POSITIONS OF CIVILIAN SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS. 3 - BUREAU OF FIELD SERVICES 001 - ADMINISTRATION & ANALYSIS 1 DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE 71,581 1 REPORT TECHNICIAN 20,120- 22,465 002 - PATROL SERVICES 5 POLICE INSPECTOR 56,868 16 POLICE CAPTAIN 51,680 68 POLICE LIEUTENANT 45,107 535 POLICE OFFICER 28,814- 38,957 29 REPORT TECHNICIAN 20,120 - 22,465 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED MUNICIPAL SECURITY OFFICER HOURLY 9.35 4 - BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 001 - ADMINISTRATIVE 1 DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE 71,581 2 POLICE OFFICER 28,814- 38,957 1 SURGEON (PART TIME) 38,231 1 SENIOR CLERK 20,369- 22,780 4 REPORT TECHNICIAN 20,120- 22,465 002 - MANAGEMENT SERVICES 1 POLICE INSPECTOR 56,868 2 POLICE CAPTAIN 51,680 1 DIRECTOR OF POLICE TRAINING 48,291 3 POLICE OFFICER 28,814- 38,957 1 BUDGET EXAMINER 31,773- 37,552 1 SYSTEM SUPPORT ANALYST 31,773- 37,552 1 COMPUTER PROGRAMMER 29,571- 34,592 4 REPORT TECHNICIAN 20,120- 22,465 003 - BUILDING & FLEET MAINTENANCE 1 SUPERINTENDENT OF FLEET MAINTENANCE 31,838- 37,549 1 MOTOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I .24,103- 27,500 6 MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 23,243- 26,177 1 MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC 22,586- 25,517 1 HEAD JANITOR 20,672- 22,994 1 AUTO MECHANIC HELPER 20,199- 22,363 1 CLEANER 19,168- 20,954 4 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38 - 10.67 9 LABORER I HOURLY 8.59 -9.75 004 - COMMUNICATION & RECORDS 5 POLICE LIEUTENANT 45,107 16 ASSISTANT POLICE DISPATCHER 41,767 4 POLICE OFFICER 28,814- 38,957 1 SUPERVISOR OF POLICE RADIO 30,341- 35,403 3 RADIO MECHANIC 23,506- 26,765 5 SR CELL BLOCK ATTENDANT 23,243- 26,177 1 DISPATCHER 22,406- 25,100 1 DUPLICATING MACHINE OPER 21,197- 23,938 12 CELL BLOCK ATTENDANT 21,206- 23,728 2 TELEPHONE OPERATOR 20,581- 23,126 36 REPORT TECHNICIAN 20,120- 22,465 1 ACCOUNT CLERK 20,120- 22,465 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED LABORER I (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.22 CLERK HOURLY 5.20 21 - DEPARTMENT OF FIRE 011 - FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES 4 DIVISION FIRE CHIEF 49,453 17 BATTALION CHIEF 44,942 41 FIRE CAPTAIN 41,141 125 FIRE LIEUTENANT 39,228 663 FIREFIGHTER 25,060- 33,878 012 - FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES 1 BATTALION CHIEF 44,942 1 FIRE CAPTAIN 41,141 7 FIRE LIEUTENANT 39,228 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-STENO 20,716 - 23,126 021 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1 COMMISSIONER OF FIRE 71,275 2 DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF FIRE 62,241 1 CHIEF FIRE ADMINISTRATOR 41,141 1 SUPERINTENDENT OF FIRE RECORDS AND SUPPLIES 30,341- 35,403 1 ACCOUNTANT 26,072- 29,990 1 ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT CLERK 22,394- 26,083 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-STENO 20,716- 23,126 3 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 022 - FIRE DEFENSE & TRAINING SERVICES 1 BATTALION CHIEF 44,942 1 FIRE CAPTAIN 41,141 1 FIRE LIEUTENANT 39,228 1 FIRE TRAINING AIDE 19,252 - 21,352 023 - FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH SYSTEM 1 SUPER OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 44,942 1 CHIEF OF COMMUNICATIONS 44,942 1 ASST SUPER OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 41,141 4 FIRE ALARM DISPATCHER 40,291 12 ASSISTANT FIRE ALARM DISPATCHER 37,033 1 ASSISTANT FIRE ALARM DISPATCHER (LESLIE GRAY, ONLY) 37,033 1 ASSISTANT FIRE ALARM DISPATCHER (RICHARD FURMAN, ONLY) 37,033 1 ASSISTANT FIRE ALARM DISPATCHER (ROBERT HEISLER, ONLY) 37,033 (APPOINTMENTS TO ASSISTANT FIRE ALARM DISPATCHER WILL BE PROVISIONAL PENDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION LIST.) 2 CABLE SPLICER 24,691- 28,358 2 COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN 24,691- 28,358 3 COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST 23,506- 26,765 031 - FIRE HDQT. & STATION HOUSE MAINT 2 CARPENTER 22,586- 25,517 1 SIGN PAINTER 22,586- 25,517 1 STOCK CLERK 20,120- 22,465 1 LABORER I HOURLY 8.59 -9.75 032 - SERVICING AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT 1 SUPERINTENDENT OF FIRE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 32,567- 38,408 1 HEAD MOTOR EQUIP MECHANIC 23,506- 26,765 6 MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 23,243- 26,177 1 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38- 10.67 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED LABORER I (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.22 CLERK HOURLY 5.20 24 - DEPT INSP & CMMTY REVITALIZATION 021 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1 COMM OF INSPECT & COMMUNITY REVIT 58,018 1 MARKETING MANAGER 33,022- 39,592 1 SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (VERA VILLANI, ONLY) 30,341- 35,403 1 RESEARCH ANALYST 26,031- 30,370 2 STENOGRAPHIC SECRETARY 23,971 - 27,636 1 - DIV OF HOUSING & PROPTY INSPECTION 011 - INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT 1 DIR OF HSG AND PROPERTY INSPECTIONS 44,484 1 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND PROPERTY INSPECTION 36,842 - 43,495 1 CHIEF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR 30,686- 36,018 4 CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR 30,686 - 36,018 1 SUPER OF ELEVATOR INSPECT 30,686- 36,018 1 DIR MAYOR'S TASK FORCE ON HSG 34,693 1 HOUSING COURT REPRESENTATIVE (FRANK GIZZO, ONLY) 29,006- 34,012 4 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR 27,249- 32,057 4 PLUMBING INSPECTOR 27,249- 32,057 41 BUILDING INSPECTOR 27,249- 32,057 1 BOILER INSPECTOR 26,725- 32,051 3 COMBUSTION INSPECTOR 26,725- 32,051 2 SENIOR CLERK 20,369- 22,780 3 SENIOR TYPIST 20,369- 22,780 1 LEGAL AIDE TO THE MAYOR'S TASK FORCE ON HOUSING 20,120- 22,465 2 STENOGRAPHER 19,656- 21,858 1 TYPIST 19,252 -21,352 1 CLERK (PART TIME) 3,696 3 EXAMINER (PLUMBERS) 1,560 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED CLERK HOURLY 5.20 2 - DIV OF CMMTY REVITALIZATION 021 - COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION 1 DIRECTOR OF COMM REVITALIZATION 52,735 2 REHABILOAN SPECIALIST 34,039- 40,659 1 REHAB LOAN SPECIALIST (T. HILL ONLY) 34,039- 40,659 1 COORDINATOR OF COMM SERVICES 39,677 2 REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST 33,767- 39,613 4 REHAB CONST ANALYST 32,806- 38,530 2 SUPER OF BUILDING CONST 29,006- 34,012 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 1 STENOGRAPHER 19,656- 21,858 40 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 021 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1 COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS 63,273 1 STENOGRAPHER 19,656 - 21,858 1- DIVISION OF ENGINEERING 012 - LIGHTING OF STREETS 1 SUPER OF STREET LIGHTING 33,767- 39,613 1 ENGINEERING INSPECTOR 27,414- 31,754 1 JUNIOR ENGINEER 26,410- 30,852 1 SENIOR TYPIST 20,369- 22,780 1 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38 - 10.67 014 - CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS 3 SENIOR ENGINEER 33,767- 39,613 2 ASSISTANT ENGINEER 28,241- 33,073 10 ENGINEERING INSPECTOR 27,414- 31,754 2 JUNIOR ENGINEER 26,410- 30,852 1 ENGINEERING AIDE 21,197- 23,938 2 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 1 STENOGRAPHER 19,656- 21,858 1 JANITOR 19,632- 21,561 015 - REPAIR & CONSTR. OF OTHER PUBLIC IMPS. 1 ASSOCIATE ENGINEER (J. LOFFREDO) 36,821- 44,218 1 SUPER OF STREET REPAIRS 30,341- 35,403 1 SUPERVISOR OF ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL LIFT BRIDGE MAINTENANCE 27,164- 31,965 1 SUPER OF MAINTENANCE I 24,691- 28,358 1 ASST SUPER OF STREET REPAIRS 24,103- 27,500 1 MOTOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I 24,103- 27,500 3 MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 23,243- 26,177 1 STREET REPAIR SUPERVISOR I 22,586- 25,517 1 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 22,586- 25,517 1 MARINE ELEC MECH OPERATOR 22,586- 25,517 2 CEMENT FINISHER 22,586- 25,517 1 ELECTRICIAN 22,586- 25,517 3 GENERAL MECHANIC 22,586- 25,517 1 COMBINATION WELDER 22,586- 25,517 1 INVENTORY CLERK 22,075- 24,820 1 MARINA MAINTENANCE SUPER 21,851- 24,564 2 EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 21,748- 24,443 10 STREET REPAIR WORKER 21,206- 23,728 1 LABORER 19,995- 22,081 6 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38- 10.67 2 LABORER I HOURLY 8.59- 9.75 016 - DESIGN & PLANNING OF CITY STREETS 1 ASSOCIATE ENGINEER 36,821- 44,218 1 ASSOCIATE LAND SURVEYOR 36,821- 44,218 2 SENIOR ENGINEER 33,767- 39,613 1 ASSISTANT ENGINEER 28,241- 33,073 1 JUNIOR ENGINEER 26,410- 30,852 1 JUNIOR ENGINEER (ARTHUR O EVE ONLY) 26,410- 30,852 1 SENIOR DRAFTING TECHNICIAN 25,809- 29,749 1 INVESTIGATOR 24,403- 28,310 2 ENGINEERING AIDE 21,197- 23,938 1 STENOGRAPHER 19,656- 21,858 021 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1 CITY ENGINEER 54,177 1 ADMINISTRATOR COMPREHENSIVE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM 43,102 1 ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR (ENGINEERING) 33,767- 39,613 1 ACCOUNTANT 26,072- 29,990 1 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (CHARLES MASI, ONLY) 25,809- 29,749 12 BRIDGE OPERATING ENGINEER 21,748- 24,443 1 STENOGRAPHER 19,656- 21,858 1 STENOGRAPHER (C. MAHIQUES, ONLY) 19,656- 21,858 3 LABORER I HOURLY 8.59 -9.75 023 - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES 1 TRAFFIC ENGINEER (D. KREUZ, ONLY) 35,388- 42,784 1 SUPER OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYS 28,079- 32,719 1 SUPERINTENDENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNS AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS 28,079- 32,719 2 ENGINEERING INSPECTOR 27,414- 31,754 1 JUNIOR ENGINEER 26,410- 30,852 1 TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN 26,074- 30,142 1 COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR I 24,691- 28,358 1 TRAFFIC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I 24,162- 27,422 1 TRAFFIC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPER (ROBERT FUCHS, ONLY) 24,162- 27,422 5 COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST 23,506- 26,765 1 DRAFTING TECHNICIAN 22,394- 26,083 2 SIGN PAINTER 22,586- 25,517 2 SIGN INSPECTOR 22,305- 25,329 1 ST MARKING MACHINE OPER 21,748- 24,443 1 ENGINEERING AIDE 21,197- 23,938 1 MACHINE OPERATOR 20,672- 22,994 2 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 1 LABORER 19,995- 22,081 1 TYPIST 19,252- 21,352 8 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38- 10.67 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED L V T OPERATOR HOURLY 13.90 COMM SPECIALIST HOURLY 7.33 BRIDGE OPERATING ENG HOURLY 7.30 LABORER I (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.22 CLERK HOURLY 5.20 2 - DIVISION OF BUILDINGS 011 - INSPECT. OF NON-PUBLIC PLANS & STRUCT. 1 COORDINATOR OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS 32,563- 38,408 2 BUILDING CODE SPECIALIST 31,379- 36,488 1 BUILDING PLANS INSPECTOR 27,249- 32,057 1 BUILDING PLANS INSPECTOR (DAVID KRUG, ONLY) 27,249- 32,057 1 BUILDING INSPECTOR (RICHARD OGOREK, ONLY) 27,249- 32,057 1 SR ACCOUNT CLERK-STENO 21,197- 23,938 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 2 TYPIST 19,252- 21,352 013 - LICENSES 1 DIRECTOR OF LICENSES 45,697 1 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 25,809- 29,749 2 LICENSE INSPECTOR 25,569- 29,509 4 BINGO INSPECTOR 22,394- 26,083 1 SENIOR STENOGRAPHER 20,581- 23,126 1 SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,581- 23,126 1 SENIOR CLERK 20,369- 22,780 1 STENOGRAPHER 19,656- 21,858 3 TYPIST 19,252- 21,352 1 TYPIST (MARIA SCINTA, ONLY) 19,252- 21,352 021 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1 DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS 51,004 1 DEPUTY DIR OF BLDGS OPERATIONS 43,102 1 ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT CLERK 22,394- 26,083 1 SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,581- 23,126 1 TYPIST 19,252- 21,352 022 - PLAN & DESIGN OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS 1 PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT 38,397- 48,930 1 ASSOCIATE ENGINEER 36,821- 44,218 1 ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT 36,821- 44,218 3 SENIOR ARCHITECT 33,767- 39,613 1 ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 33,767- 39,613 1 SUPERVISOR OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 29,006- 34,012 1 CONTRACT AND SPECS CLERK 23,406- 26,995 031 - OPERATION & MAINT. OF PUBLIC BLDGS. 1 BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT 34,039- 40,659 1 PRINCIPAL CHIEF STATIONARY ENGINEER 30,935- 37,138 2 SUPERVISOR OF MAINTENANCE II 28,105- 32,937 1 SUPERINTENDENT OF MAINT 28,079- 32,719 1 STEAMFITTER SUPERVISOR II 26,442- 30,614 1 SUPERVISOR OF PAINTING II 26,442- 30,614 1 MARINE OILER 30,000 2 ASSISTANT MARINE ENGINEER 30,000 1 MARINE ENGINEER 30,000 1 MASTER OF FIRE BOAT 30,000 12 SR 1ST-CLASS STATIONARY ENG 23,974- 28,139 1 SUPERINTENDENT OF SUPPLIES I 24,437- 27,879 1 ELECTRICIAN SUPERVISOR I 24,103- 27,500 1 HEATING EQUIPMENT SERVICE WORKER 22,586- 25,517 3 PLUMBER 22,586- 25,517 3 STEAMFITTER 22,586- 25,517 5 CARPENTER 22,586- 25,517 1 CABINET MAKER 22,586- 25,517 2 MASON 22,586- 25,517 2 ELECTRICIAN 22,586- 25,517 2 PAINTER 22,586- 25,517 2 GENERAL MECHANIC 22,586- 25,517 3 TELEPHONE OPERATOR 20,581- 23,126 1 HEAD JANITOR 20,672- 22,994 2 ELEVATOR OPERATOR 19,632- 21,561 1 CLEANING WORKER 17,625- 19,247 1 LABORER II (DAILY) DAILY 78.59 - 89.62 5 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38 - 10.67 23 LABORER I HOURLY 8.59 -9.75 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED LICENSE INSPECTOR HOURLY 11.71 SR 1ST-CLASS STATIONARY ENG HOURLY 7.33 LABORER II (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.92 LABORER I (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.22 STEAM HEATING EQUIPMENT WORKER HOURLY 6.03 2ND-CLASS STATIONARY ENG HOURLY 5.63 CLERK HOURLY 5.20 SKILLED TRADES AT THE PREVAILING RATES OF WAGES 41 - DEPARTMENT OF PARKING 021 - PARKING ADMINISTRATION 1 DIRECTOR OF PARKING 48,413 1 SENIOR STENOGRAPHER 20,581- 23,126 50 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 001 - EXECUTIVE - ADMINISTRATIVE 1 COMM OF HUMAN RESOURCES 59,768 1 DIR OF SUPPORT SERVICES 33,767- 39,613 1 EVALUATION COORDINATOR 31,773- 37,552 1 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION-EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICER 29,571- 34,592 1 CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MONITOR 29,571- 34,592 1 PROGRAM MANAGER 29,571- 34,592 1 PERSONNEL COORDINATOR 24,922- 28,830 1 STENOGRAPHIC SECRETARY 23,971- 27,636 1 SENIOR STENOGRAPHER 20,581- 23,126 1 CLERK 19,252- 21,352 1 TYPIST 19,252- 21,352 003 - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION 1 DIR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES 36,449- 43,102 1 SR HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNER 34,284- 40,853 2 HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNER 27,414- 31,754 2 RESEARCH AIDE 22,169- 25,193 4 - DIV OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES 011 - YDA-DACC NARCOTIC CONTROL PROGRAM 1 DIRECTOR OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES 48,413 1 MEDICAL DIRECTOR 44,547- 47,621 1 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES 36,821- 44,218 1 DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING 31,773- 37,552 1 FISCAL MANAGER 31,379- 36,488 1 SENIOR COUNSELOR I - CLINICAL 28,499- 32,396 1 VOCATIONAL COUNSELOR 25,211- 29,304 6 SENIOR COUNSELOR 25,211- 29,304 1 SECRETARY TO THE DIRECTOR OF DRUG ABUSE SERVICES 22,199- 25,222 1 DRUG ABUSE NURSE (R.N.) 22,199- 25,222 11 COUNSELOR III 22,199- 25,222 4 CASE MANAGER 21,575- 24,598 2 REIMBURSEMENT SPECIALIST 21,797- 23,669 1 MEDICAL SECRETARY 20,581- 23,126 3 COUNSELOR II 20,716- 23,126 2 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 5 STENOGRAPHER 19,656- 21,858 2 TYPIST 19,252- 21,352 012 - BMHA/HUD SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM 1 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE 33,540- 39,560 1 FISCAL SUPERVISOR 26,410- 30,852 1 VOCATIONAL COUNSELOR 25,211- 29,304 2 SR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPEC 25,211- 29,304 3 COUNSELOR III 22,199- 25,222 5 SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST 22,199- 25,222 1 TYPIST 19,252- 21,352 5 - DIV FOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING 021 - EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES 1 PRINCIPAL MANPOWER PROGRAM COORDINATOR 35,357 - 41,976 2 ASSOCIATE MANPOWER PROGRAM COORDINATOR 31,379- 36,488 1 SR MANPOWER COUNSELOR 28,647- 33,313 4 MANPOWER PROG COORD 24,437- 27,879 1 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38- 10.67 6 - DIVISION FOR YOUTH 011 - NYS YOUTH COMMISSION PROGRAM 1 DIRECTOR FOR YOUTH 48,413 1 YOUTH PROJECT COORDINATOR 29,571- 34,592 1 PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF YOUTH COUNSELING 30,673- 33,911 4 YOUTH COUNSELOR 27,538- 32,156 1 ASST FIN OFFICER (YOUTH) 25,139- 29,056 1 ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT CLERK 22,394- 26,083 1 RESEARCH AIDE 22,169- 25,193 1 SENIOR STENOGRAPHER 20,581- 23,126 1 TYPIST 19,252- 21,352 1 PROJECT AIDE 19,252- 21,352 SERVICES INCIDENT TO 604 - LIGHTED SCHOOLHOUSE PROGRAM 1 COORDINATOR OF LIGHTED SCHOOLHOUSE PROGRAM 24,437- 27,879 1 ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF LIGHTED SCHOOLHOUSE PROGRAM 21,823- 24,566 LIFEGUARD HOURLY 5.20 SUPERVISOR - LIGHTED SCHOOLHOUSE (PART-TIME) HOURLY 5.20 ATTENDANT - LIGHTED SCHOOLHOUSE (PART-TIME) HOURLY 4.42 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED COMMUNITY FIELD WORKER (PART TIME) HOURLY 6.55 SUPERVISOR OF YOUTH WORKER (PART TIME) HOURLY 6.27 COMMUNITY AIDE (PART TIME) HOURLY 5.46 SENIOR YOUTH WORKER (PART TIME) HOURLY 5.46 YOUTH WORKER (PART TIME) HOURLY 4.40 60 - DEPARTMENT OF PARKS 021 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1 COMMISSIONER OF PARKS 59,768 1 BUDGET EXAMINER 31,773- 37,552 1 SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSIONER (PARKS) 23,481 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 1 DEPUTY TO THE COMM OF PARKS 1 1 - DIVISION OF PARKS 011 - PARK DIST. GOLF COURSES & GARDENS 1 PARKS SUPERINTENDENT 26,442- 30,614 2 PARK SUPERVISOR I 23,506- 26,765 2 GREENSKEEPER 22,152- 24,982 21 PARK UTILITY WORKER 21,748- 24,443 2 LABORER 19,995- 22,081 22 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38- 10.67 012 - CARE & REPLACEMENT OF TREES 1 CITY FORESTER 33,767- 39,613 1 TREE TRIMMER SUPERVISOR I 22,586- 25,517 4 PARK UTILITY WORKER 21,748- 24,443 021 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1 ACCOUNTANT 26,072- 29,990 1 SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK 20,581- 23,126 032 - SERVICING AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT 1 MOTOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I 24,103- 27,500 1 HEAD MOTOR EQUIP MECHANIC 23,506- 26,765 3 MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 23,243- 26,177 1 LAWNMOWER MECHANIC 21,206- 23,728 2 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38- 10.67 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED LABORER II (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.92 LABORER I (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.22 2 - DIVISION OF RECREATION 011 - RECREATIONAL FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES 1 SUPERVISOR OF RINKS AND POOLS 24,691- 28,358 2 COMMUNITY RECREATION SUPERVISOR 23,660- 27,326 16 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR 21,197- 23,938 1 COMMUNITY RECREATION AIDE 21,244- 23,591 1 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38 - 10.67 012 - NYS YOUTH COMMISSION PROGRAM 1 SUPERVISOR OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES 25,175- 29,269 1 PROGRAM COORDINATOR 23,406- 26,995 4 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR 21,197- 23,938 021 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1 DIRECTOR OF RECREATION 38,636 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED SPECIAL SERVICES INSTRUCTOR III HOURLY 16.38 SPECIAL SERVICES INSTRUCTOR II HOURLY 10.92 LABORER II (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.92 REFRIGERATION PLANT ENGINEER HOURLY 6.91 SUPERVISOR SPECIAL SERVICES INSTRUCTOR I HOURLY 6.87 SPECIAL SERVICES INSTRUCTOR I HOURLY 6.50 LABORER I (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.22 SUPERVISING LIFEGUARD HOURLY 5.98 LIFEGUARD HOURLY 5.20 FEE COLLECTOR HOURLY 4.94 SWIMMING POOL ATTEND HOURLY 4.68 RINK ATTENDANT HOURLY 4.68 RINK CARETAKER HOURLY 4.50 61 - STADIUM & AUDITORIUM 021 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1 DIRECTOR OF STADIUM AND MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 50,098 1 ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF STADIUM & MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 25,262 1 SR ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,581- 23,126 61 - STADIUM & AUD. - PILOT FIELD 1 - PILOT FIELD STADIUM 031 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 1 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STADIUM OPERATIONS (PILOT FIELD) 38,632 1 SUPERVISOR OF ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL OPER (PILOT FIELD) 30,935- 37,138 1 HEAD STADIUM GROUNDSKEEPER 26,074- 30,142 1 SR 1ST-CLASS STATIONARY ENG 23,974- 28,139 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 1 LABORER I HOURLY 8.59 -9.75 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED SENIOR FIRST-CLASS STATIONARY ENGINEER HOURLY 7.33 LABORER II (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.92 LABORER I (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.22 61 - STADIUM & AUDITORIUM 2 - MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 031 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 1 PRINCIPAL CHIEF STATIONARY ENGINEER (AUDITORIUM) 30,935- 37,138 1 SUPERINTENDENT OF AUDITORIUM MAINTENANCE 27,481- 31,900 1 SR 1ST-CLASS STATIONARY ENG 23,974- 28,139 2 LABORER 19,995- 22,081 6 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38 - 10.67 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED SENIOR FIRST-CLASS STATIONARY ENGINEER HOURLY 7.33 LABORER II (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.92 LABORER I (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.22 STEAM HEATING EQUIPMENT WORKER HOURLY 6.03 70 - DEPT OF STREET SANITATION 011 - COLLECTION OF REFUSE & STREET CLEANING 1 DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF STREET SANITATION 40,948 1 CHIEF RADIO COMMUNICATOR (JOSEPH TOMASULO, ONLY) 28,248- 32,937 3 SUPER OF STREET SANITATION 26,442- 30,614 1 CHIEF DISPATCHER 24,691- 28,358 1 TRAINING OFFICER (STREETS) 24,691- 28,358 5 TRACTOR TRAILER OPERATOR 23,506- 26,765 1 TRACTOR TRAILER OPERATOR (RICHARD MAURO, ONLY) 23,506- 26,765 19 SUPER STREET SANITATION I 22,586- 25,517 9 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 22,586- 25,517 1 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (WILLIAM COMELLO, ONLY) 22,586- 25,517 5 DISPATCHER 22,406- 25,100 33 EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 21,748- 24,443 89 TRUCK DRIVER 21,206- 23,728 30 SANITATION WORKER 20,940- 23,362 5 LABORER 19,995- 22,081 48 LABORER II (DAILY) DAILY 78.59 - 89.62 51 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38 - 10.67 012 - VERMIN AND ANIMAL CONTROL 1 SUPER OF RODENT CONTROL 26,442- 30,614 2 EXTERMINATOR 21,206- 23,728 8 DOG CONTROL OFFICER 21,206- 23,728 1 LABORER II (DAILY) DAILY 78.59 - 89.62 2 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38 - 10.67 021 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1 COMM OF STREET SANITATION 59,768 1 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 25,809- 29,749 1 ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT CLERK 22,394- 26,083 1 SECRETARY TO COMMISSIONER (STREET SANITATION) 23,481 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 032 - BUILDING & FLEET MAINTENANCE 1 SUPER OF FLEET MAINTENANCE 31,838- 37,549 3 MOTOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I 24,103- 27,500 19 MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 23,243- 26,177 1 MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (RICHARD WALCZAK, ONLY) 23,243- 26,177 2 COMBINATION WELDER 22,586- 25,517 2 LABORER II (DAILY) DAILY 78.59 - 89.62 6 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38 - 10.67 1 LABORER I HOURLY 8.59 -9.75 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED LABORER II (SEASONAL) HOURLY 6.92 71 - DEPT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 001 - EXECUTIVE 1 COMM OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 59,768 1 DEPUTY COMM OF COMMUNITY DEV 54,511 1 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OFFICE OF CITIZENS PARTICIPATION & INFO) 41,187 1 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF O C P I 31,773- 37,552 1 RESOURCES DEVELOP TECH 31,773- 37,552 1 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUFFALO ARTS COMMISSION 31,264- 35,663 1 PROGRAM MANAGER (ROBERT ROESLER, ONLY) 29,571- 34,592 1 STENOGRAPHIC SECRETARY 23,971- 27,636 1 - DIVISION OF PLANNING 001 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING 1 DIRECTOR OF PLANNING 49,254 1 ASST DIRECTOR OF PLANNING 36,856- 43,584 1 PRINCIPAL PLANNER 36,449- 43,102 2 PROJECT COORDINATOR 33,767- 39,613 1 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 31,379- 36,488 1 SENIOR PLANNER (HISTORIC PRESERVATION) 29,224- 33,911 1 ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR 28,647- 33,313 1 ASST PROGRAM MANAGER 28,647- 33,313 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 7 - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT 021 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT 1 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 52,829 1 ASST DIR OF PROGRAMMING 36,842- 43,495 1 PROGRAM SPECIFICATION AND DESIGN SPECIALIST 35,357- 41,976 1 PROG SCHEDULER/MONITOR 29,571- 34,592 97- BOARD OF EDUCATION 9 MEMBERS OF THE BD OF ED, EACH 5,000 FAILURE OF ANY MEMBER OF SUCH BOARD TO ATTEND ANY STATED MEETING, UNLESS THE BOARD AT SUCH MEETING, BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF ALL THE MEMBERS ELECTED THERETO, EXCUSE SUCH FAILURE TO ATTEND SUCH MEETING FOR REASONS TO BE STATED IN THE RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD, SHALL RESULT IN A DEDUCTION FROM HIS ANNUAL SALARY OF ONE-FIFTIETH PART THEREOF FOR EACH SUCH FAILURE AND SUCH DEDUCTION SHALL BE MADE IN CERTIFYING THE PAYROLL. THE SALARY HEREIN PROVIDED FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL BE PAID FROM THE MONEYS APPROPRIATED FOR THE USE OF THE BOARD. 98 - DEPARTMENT OF WATER 011 - INSPECTION AND METER READING 1 CHIEF WATER SERVICE INSPECTOR 26,442- 30,614 7 WATER SERVICE INSPECTOR 21,206- 23,728 6 METER READER 20,672- 22,994 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 012 - FILTRATION PLANT 1 WATER TREATMENT SUPERVISOR 34,284- 40,853 2 CHEMIST 27,414- 31,754 FILTRATION PLANT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I 24,691- 28,358 4 FILTRATION PLANT OPERATOR 23,506- 26,765 1 MAINTENANCE ASST (WATER) 21,255- 24,643 5 ASST FILTRATION PLANT OPER 21,748- 24,443 1 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38 - 10.67 013 REPAIR & INSTALL WATER METERS 1 WATER METER MECHANIC SUPERVISOR I 26,442- 30,614 1 WATER METER TESTER 21,864 - 24,386 6 WATER METER MECHANIC 21,206- 23,728 1 SENIOR CLERK 20,369- 22,780 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 2 WATER METER MECH. HELPER 20,199- 22,363 014 - INTAKE PIER TOWER & TANKS 1 PUMPING PLANT SUPER 39,501- 47,635 4 CHIEF PUMPING PLANT ENG 27,859- 33,376 4 PUMPING PLANT OPERATOR 26,725- 32,051 2 SR 1ST-CLASS STATIONARY ENG 23,974- 28,139 10 MAINT ASSISTANT (WATER) 21,255- 24,643 1 SENIOR STOCK CLERK 20,581- 23,126 1 SENIOR CLERK 20,369- 22,780 1 STOCK CLERK 20,120- 22,465 1 LABORER 19,995- 22,081 2 LABORER II HOURLY 9.38 - 10.67 015 - DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 2 ASST WATER DISTR SUPER 32,924- 38,636 9 CAULKER SUPERVISOR I 23,918- 28,354 3 HEAVY EQUIP OPER WATER 22,586- 25,517 1 SR WATER SERVICE WORKER 22,406- 25,100 5 DISPATCHER 22,406- 25,100 28 CAULKER 20,928 - 24,483 6 MACHINE OPERATOR WATER) 20,605- 24,159 4 TRUCK DRIVER 21,206- 23,728 9 WATER SERVICE WORKER 20,857- 23,020 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 021 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1 DIRECTOR OF WATER 53,258 1 SR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 30,341- 35,403 1 ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT CLERK 22,394- 26,083 1 WATER SERVICE ADJUSTOR 22,394- 26,083 2 SENIOR RATE CLERK 21,197- 23,938 2 DATA CONTROL CLERK 21,197- 23,938 1 SENIOR STENOGRAPHER 20,581- 23,126 1 SENIOR CLERK 20,369- 22,780 8 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 1 STENOGRAPHER 19,656- 21,858 022 - ENGINEERING & INSPECTION OF WATER LINE 1 ASSOCIATE ENG (HYDRAULIC) 36,821- 44,218 1 SENIOR ENGINEER 33,767- 39,613 1 ASSISTANT ENGINEER 28,241- 33,073 1 JUNIOR ENGINEER 26,410- 30,852 1 JUNIOR ENGINEER (BURKE GLASER, ONLY) 26,410- 30,852 1 SENIOR DRAFTING TECHNICIAN 25,809- 29,749 1 CHIEF WATER POLLUTION INSPECTOR 23,506 - 26,765 1 WATER LINE INSPECTOR 23,506- 26,765 1 ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST 20,120- 22,465 031 - MECHANICAL SERVICES 1 ELECTRICAL SUPERINTENDENT 27,481- 31,900 2 ENGINE MECHANIC 22,586- 25,517 2 STEAMFITTER 22,586- 25,517 1 CARPENTER 22,586- 25,517 1 ELECTRICIAN 22,586- 25,517 2 PAINTER 22,586- 25,517 1 GENERAL MECHANIC 22,586- 25,517 032 - SERVICING AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT 1 MOTOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT 26,442- 30,614 4 MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 23,243- 26,177 TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED CHIEF PUMPING PLANT ENG HRLY 9.03 SR 1ST-CLASS STATIONARY ENG HRLY 7.33 WATER SERVICE WORKER HOURLY 6.26 ACCOUNT CLERK HOURLY 5.46 CLERK HOURLY 5.20 Mr. Fahey moved to approve the following amendments to the 1993-94 Salary Ordinances. That Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo which relates to 04-0 Department of Audit and Control under the subheading 002-Data Processing which reads: 1 Sr Operations Communication Coordinator $1 be and hereby is amended to read: 1 Sr Operations Communication Coordinator $25,569 - 29,509 That Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo which relates to 04-0 Department of Audit and Control under the subheading 001 Comptroller be and hereby is amended to read: Add 1 Administrative Assistant $1; and That Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo which relates to 04-2 Division of Accounting under the subheading 001 Accounting be and hereby is amended to read: Add 1 Assistant Investment Officer $1 ADOPTED. AYES- AMOS, BAKOS, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI- 11. NOES- ARTHUR, BELL- 2. Mr. Fahey now moved approval of the 1993-1994 Salary Ordinance as amended. Seconded by Mrs. LoTempio. PASSED. AYES- AMOS, BAKOS, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI- 11. NOES- ARTHUR, BELL- 2. No. 162 By: Mr. Pitts Use of Monies from Drug Asset Forfeiture Account To Support the C.O.M.B.A.T. Program Whereas: The City of Buffalo has been receiving State funding from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Service for the Coordinated Omnibus Municipally Based Anti-Drug Team (C.O.M.B.A.T.) Grant Program since January 1, 1991; and Whereas: Under this agreement, the State provides the City of Buffalo with funds to enhance the City's crime fighting capabilities; and Whereas: These funds have assisted in the fight against street drug traffic through increased police presence on the City's East Side and in addition have continued the efforts the 1991-1992 grant program initiated on the City's Lower West Side; and Whereas: There has been a marked increase in crime and street drug traffic in spite of the success of the C.O.M.B.A.T. program; and Whereas: It is evident that with more funding, the C.O.M.B.A.T. program could really get a good handle on crime in the targeted areas of the City; and Whereas: In light of the fiscal deficit of the City of Buffalo, funding for much needed programs such as the C.O.M.B.A.T. program is non-existent; and Whereas: The United States Attorney's office has established a Drug Asset Forfeiture Account which is a Trust and Agency Account of the City funded by revenues netted in drug sale busts and/or raids throughout the City; Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: That this Common Council requests the United States Attorney's office to review this resolution and file with this Council a report indicating the feasibility of granting permission to use funds from the Drug Asset Forfeiture Account to enhance and strengthen the Buffalo Police Department's C.O.M.B.A.T. program; and Be It Further Resolved: That this Common Council requests the Commissioner of the Buffalo Police Department to support the use of funds from the Drug Asset Forfeiture Account to extend the C.O.M.B.A.T. program; and Be It Further Resolved: That the United States Attorney's Office address and file their response to this resolution with the Common Council, 1308 City Hall by 2:00 pm Thursday, July 1, 1993; and Be It Finally Resolved: That the City Clerk be directed to certify passage of this resolution and to send a copy therefore to the United States Attorney's Office. ADOPTED. No. 163 By: Mr. Pitts Reopening of Niagara Thruway Exit to Porter Avenue Whereas: The New York State Thruway Authority has just completed a new exit to the Peace Bridge which has relieved traffic congestion off the Niagara Thruway north bound. This exit is part of an overall plan to reconstruct and repair the Thruway as well as assist the Peace Bridge Authority's efforts to control traffic on its Plaza, and Whereas: The Peace Bridge Authority is considering the placement of a Truck Inspection Facility in Fort Erie Ontario. This decision would mean that traffic would bypass the Porter Avenue commercial area completely, thus destroying any potential development, and Whereas: In order to keep the Porter Avenue are available there must be consideration for allowing Thruway traffic access to Porter Avenue, Seemingly, the most appropriate way to accomplish this is to reopen the closed Thruway exit at the Porter Avenue Bridge. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: The Common Council requests the Commissioner of Public Works to determine the feasibility of reopening the Niagara Thruway exit at the Porter Avenue Bridge. ADOPTED. No. 164 By: Messrs., Pitts, Perla, Amos, Arthur, Bakos, Bell, Collins, Coppola, Fahey Franczyk, Higgins, Zuchlewski and Mrs. LoTempio Establish a Task Force To Propose a Plan for the Peace Bridge Porter Avenue Area Whereas: The Peace Bridge Authority is apparently considering the development of an off-site Truck Inspection Facility in Fort Erie Ontario Canada. This consideration comes unexpectedly after several years of discussion and debate about the placement of a Facility in the Porter Avenue area in Buffalo, New York, and Whereas: If the Peace Bridge Authority decides to finally place a new Facility in Fort Erie, it will Leave a tremendous economic void for the City. Any potential opportunities for residual development will be lost and the Porter Niagara Street Gateway to the City will become a dead zone, and Whereas: The City of Buffalo has emphasized the importance of the potential economic impact of the Peace Bridge's new Facility since first proposed. The City has attempted to impress the Peace Bridge Authority, State and Federal officials that this project can provide the impetus for the revitalization of the lower westside!, and Whereas: Now with Fort Erie being considered, it is obligatory for the City of Buffalo to explore tandem opportunities for development at its Gateway. There are still Federal and State monies allocated which might be utilized to serve this purpose, and Whereas: The most effective way to explore these opportunities would be through the establishment of a Task Force which would consist broadly of representatives from the City, State, Federal, Peace Bridge Authority and community. This Task Force would meet regularly to develop a specific proposal to be submitted to the City of Buffalo and the Peace Bridge Authority. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: The Common Council President appoint a Task Force by the next stated meeting of the Common Council. ADOPTED. No. 165 By: Mr. Pitts Redesign of Tracy Street Whereas: Tracy Street between Carolina and South Elmwood Avenue has turned into a thoroughfare The street acts as a short-cut into and out of the lower westside, and Whereas: This section of Tracy Street is still a neighborhood street. However, its current design Lends to its use as a thoroughfare. The street is too wide disallowing any green space between the sidewalk and curb. Also, the sidewalks are broken and uneven. The Lighting is provided by the old high standards which are better suited for highway use versus neighborhood use, and Whereas: This section of Tracy Street is a Historic Preservation District. New residents have purchased houses to renovate them. Also, the residents feel the street has been neglected and has not benefitted from improvements made in the area. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: The Common Council request the Commissioner of Public Works to develop a redesign of the street, sidewalks and Lighting of Tracy Street between Carolina and South Elmwood Avenue. ADOPTED. No. 166 By: Mr. Pitts Notification of Television Re-transmission Agreements Whereas: The new Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act passed in 1992 provides for agreements to be reached for the retransmission of broadcast networks with Local Cable companies. These agreements may be based upon the cable company paying fees to the broadcasters for carrying the signal or based upon "must carry" provisions which would forego the fee, and Whereas: This issue has caused intensive debate and negotiations in many cities across the country. Cable companies have generally taken a position not to pay the broadcasters. This leaves the specter that, unless the broad- casters utilize the "must carry" option the broadcast signal would not be carried, and Whereas: If the broadcast signals (A.B.C., C.B.S. and N.B.C.) are dropped subscribers to cable would have to purchase separate antennas. Also, if the fee option is chosen by the broadcasters, that amount will be passed on to the cable subscribers after one year following the agreement, and Whereas: The new Cable Act has stipulated that agreements be finalized between the local Cable Company and Broadcasters by June 1993. This date was chosen to provide plenty of time to determine fairness to the cable subscribers. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: The Common Council requests T.C.I. of Buffalo to file all of its Broadcast Agreements with the City of Buffalo. ADOPTED. No. 167 By: Messrs. Pitts, Arthur and Collins Establish Not-For-Profit Corporation to Oversee War Memorial Stadium Whereas: The first phase of the newly renovated War Memorial Stadium has been completed. The facility is indeed a fine example of adaptive reuse, and Whereas: As an amateur sports facility the Stadium has the tremendous potential to service multi-sports needs from throughout the City of Buffalo, and Whereas: Already numerous groups and organizations, including the World University Games have requested to use the facility. However, the City has not developed a policy for administering the stadium, and Whereas: The City has developed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Board of Education. This agreement will allow the Board of Education to use the stadium for sports activities during the school year. However, this agreement does not cover the use of the facility during other times during the week and summer months, and Whereas: In order to maximize the potential of the stadium it would be advisable to establish a City sponsored Not-For-Profit Corporation similar to various others, such as the Buffalo Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation, and Whereas: This Corporation would consist of representatives from the City (Mayor and Common Council) and community. The Corporation would establish policy for the use and maintenance of the facility. The Corporation, importantly will also provide the basis to raise monies for these purposes as well as funding for the second phase development (Field House), and Whereas: In these times of fiscal travail it is within the City's interest to maximize the functioning of the newly renovated War Memorial Stadium by involving a cross-section of both the public and private sectors. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: The Common Council requests the Corporation Counsel to develop a City sponsored Not-For-Profit Corporation to manage the newly renovated War Memorial Stadium. ADOPTED. No. 168 By: Mr. Pitts Hang Banner Rally in the Alley Whereas: The "Rally in the Alley" is an annual event to raise funds for a designated charitable organization; and Whereas: This year's "Rally" will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; and Whereas: In order to promote the event, the sponsors request permission to erect banners at Elmwood and Forest and at Delaware and North from June 28 until July 26, 1993; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council authorizes the Rally in the Alley to erect banners at Elmwood and Forest and At Delaware and North; and Be It Further Resolved: That permission be subject to conditions set forth by the Commissioner of Public Works. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0 No. 169 By: Mr. Pitts Petition to Use 1001 Main Street and 796 Ellicott Street for Parking Lots for Buffalo General Hospital Whereas: The Common Council approved the use of 1001 Main Street and 796 Ellicott Street for parking lots for Buffalo General Hospital in 1988. This permit expires in 1993; and Whereas: The original petition provides for a renewal option at the end of the five year term, subject to review by the appropriate city departments; Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Common Council approves the renewal of the petition to use 1001 Main Street and 796 Ellicott Street for parking lots subject to conditions to be negotiated by the City of Buffalo. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. No. 170 By: Mr. Pitts Exclude Ellicott District From Tree Spraying Resolved that the Ellicott District be excluded from the Tree Spraying Program for 1993. ADOPTED. No. 171 By: Mr. Zuchlewski Erect a sign across Elmwood Avenue to Publicize Eighth Annual "Aid to Athletes" 5K Road Race Whereas: For the past seven years, the City of Buffalo Common Council has given permission to the Nickel City Road Runners of Buffalo to erect a publicity sign across Elmwood Avenue, and Whereas: This year, the Eighth Annual "Aid to Athletes" 5 K Race will be held on Friday, September 3, 1993, and Whereas: The race is a Championship Race sanctioned by the Athletic Congress of America and it will begin at Bullfeathers Restaurant, 1010 Elmwood Avenue, and Whereas: Nickel City Road Runners of Buffalo are requesting that the sign be erected across Elmwood Avenue from August 27, 1993 until September 4, 1993, and Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved: That the Common Council extends permission to the Nickel City Road Runners of Buffalo to erect a sign across Elmwood Avenue from August 27, 1993 until September 4, 1993, and Be It Further Resolved: That said sign be erected in accordance with all rules and regulations that may be imposed by the Department of Public Works and the Corporation Council. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0 No. 172 By: Messrs. Zuchlewski, Perla and Bakos Establishment of Beat Patrols Whereas: The Buffalo Common Council recently consented to a new union agreement with the Police Benevolent Association, and Whereas: As part of this new agreement, police officers will be working four ten hour days which allows for an overlapping shift between 9:00 PM and 2:00 AM, the traditional high crime time, and Whereas: During the ratification process, we were informed that the new schedule would allow for twice as many officers to be on the streets during the 9:00 PM through 2:00 AM shift, and Whereas: If there is one constant request we receive as Councilmembers, it is for the return to beat patrols in our neighborhoods, and Whereas: The new Police schedule is currently being developed for implementation August 1, providing the perfect opportunity to form beat patrols once again, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council request a report from the Police Commissioner on the feasibility of establishing beat patrols, especially during the 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM shift once the new Police schedule is implemented, and Be It Further Resolved: That the Police Commissioner work with the Common Council to determine the best and most effective locations for beat patrols. Mr. Fahey to approve Resolve #1, and to Refer Resolve #2 to the Committee on Legislation. Seconded by Mr. Zuchlewski. ADOPTED. No. 173 By: Mr. Zuchlewski Felicitations/In Memoriam Attached hereto are Felicitation and In Memoriam Resolutions sponsored by Members of the Common Council as indicated: Felicitation for Shameka C. Perry By Councilmember Arthur Felicitation for Fr. Anthony Konieczny By Councilmember Arthur Felicitation for Louis J. Billittier By Councilmember Arthur ADOPTED. No. 174 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: John C. Fiorella Michael C. Gennaci Martin L. Matusiak Allan J. Mclntyre Michael S. Murphy Paul F. Kwiatkowski Lester A. Konieczny Carmen A. Vitale Daniel a. Rusin Leonard Jerozac Deborah Maccagnano Donna McCartney-Henry Joan M. Markowski Marilee J. Mathias Jude S. Peterson Diane Vicante Drew Brenda L. Chameli Elizabeth C. Stapell Majorie B. Bettendorf Anne M. Rosa Michael D. Breen Patricia McClain Sharon Oszust Total 23 ADOPTED. No. 175 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: Carl A. Lipinczyk Vicki J. Hook Total: 2 ADOPTED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No. 176 Bond Resolution - $2,160,000 - Tifft Bridge (No. 134, C.C.P., June 8, 1993) Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 134, C.C.P., June 8, 1993, be taken from the table. Seconded by Mr. Higgins. CARRIED Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Higgins. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0 No. 177 Bond Resolution - $3,000,000 - Truscon Bldg. No. 135, C.C.P., June 8, 1993) Mr. Fahey moved that Item No. 135, C.C.P., June 8, 1993, be taken from the table. Seconded by Mr. Higgins. CARRIED Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr. Higgins. PASSED. AYES- 13 NOES- 0 No. 178 Announcement Of Committee Meetings The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in the Council Chambers, 13th floor, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted. Regular Committees Claims Tuesday, June 29, 1993 9:00 AM Civil Service Tuesday, June 29, 1993 9:30 AM Finance Tuesday, June 29, 1993 Immediately Following Civil Service Legislation Tuesday, June 29, 1993 2:00 PM Economic Dev. Wednesday, June 30, 1993, 10:00 AM No. 179 Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Perla the Council adjourned at 4:50 P.M. Charles L. Michaux ,III City Clerk Meeting reported by Leonard G. Sciolino, Council and Committee Reporter. Board of Police and Fire Pension Proceedings Mayor's Office-201 City Hall June 24, 1993 11:00 a.m. Present: George K. Arthur, Council President; James D. Griffin, Mayor; R. Michael McNamara, Deputy Comptroller- 3 Absent: None The Journal of the last Meeting was approved. No. 1 I transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Fire Pension Fund for the month of June 1993 amounting to $31,743.00, and respectfully request that checks be drawn to the order of the persons named herein for the amounts stated. Adopted Ayes-3. Noes-0. No. 2 I transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Police Pension Fund for the month of June 1993 amounting to $34,839.08, and respectfully request that checks be drawn to the order of the persons named herein for the amounts stated. Adopted Ayes-3. Noes-0. No. 3 The following annuitants have been cancel led from the Police Pension Payroll: Alfred Schillke Died 5/23/93 Received and Filed No. 4 Mr. Arthur moved that the application of Mrs. Esther Schillke at the amount of $560.00 per month effective May 24, 1993 be approved on account of the death of her husband, Mr. Alfred Schillke, on Nay 23, 1993. Adopted Ayes- 3. Noes-0. No. 5 On motion by Mr. Griffin, the City of Buffalo Police and Fire Pension Board Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.