HomeMy WebLinkAbout93-1214
No. 23
Common Council
Proceedings
of the
City of Buffalo
Regular Meeting, December 14, 1993
Pension Meeting, December 16, 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. Pitts - Ellicott
David A. Franczyk Fillmore
Norman M. Bakos Lovejoy
David A. Collins Masten
Carl A. PerIa Jr. Niagara
Dale Zuchlewski North
Brian M. Higgins South
Archie L Amos, Jr. University
REGULAR COMMITTEES
CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE
: James W. Pitts, Chairman,
George K. Arthur, Alfred T. Coppola, Eugene M. Fahey, Carl A. 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. Pitts, Members.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
David Collins, Chairman, Clifford Bell, Eugene M. Fahey,
David A. Franczyk, Brian M. Higgins, Carl A. PerIa, Jr., Members.
LEGISLATION COMMITTEE:
Alfred Coppola, Chairman, Archie L. Amos, Jr., Norman M.
Bakos, Rosemarie LoTempio, James Pitts, Dale Zuchlewski Members
RULES COMMITTEE:
George K. Arthur, Chairman, Eugene M. Fahey, James W. Pitts,
Members
URBAN RENEWAL:
Archie L. Amos, Jr., Chairman, David A. Franczyk., Brian M.
Higgins, Rosemarie Lotempio, Carl A. 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.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION:
Hon. Dale Zuchewski, Chariman, Hon. Archie L.
Amos, Hon. Brian M. Higgins, Hon.Rosemarie LoTempio, Hon. Carl A. Perla, Jr.
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.
PARKS CONSERVACY TASK FORCE:
- Hon David A. Franczyk, Hon. Archie L. Amos, Jr.
Hon Dale L. Zuchlewski, John Scardino, Robert Kresse, Pamela DiPalma, Mark
Mistretta, Susan West, Albert Howard, Marge Miller, Patty Farrell, Jack
McGowan, Thomas J. Barnes, Wes Olmsted, Robert Meldrum, Robert Meldrum, Paula
Mulligan, Louise Snyder, Rev. Benny Sheppard, Gretchen Toles, Stan Buczkowski,
David P. Comerford, Samuel F. Iraci, Jr.
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, December 14, 1993
at 2:00 P.M.
PRESENT- David A. Franczyk- President Pro Tempore of the Common
Council, and Council Members Amos, Bakos, Bell, Collins, Coppola, Fahey,
Higgins, Perla, Pitts, and Zuchlewski- 11.
ABSENT- Council President George K. Arthur- serving as Acting Mayor, and
Councilmember LoTempio- 2.
On a motion by Mr. Fahey, seconded by Mr. Pitts, the minutes of the stated
meeting held on November 30, 1993 were approved.
FROM THE MAYOR
No. 1
Appointment Buffalo City Court Judge
Pursuant to the powers vested in me under Section 2104 of the
New York State Uniform City Court Act, please be advised I have appointed
Robert C. Figliola, residing at 52 Rugby Road, Buffalo, NY 14216 to the
position of Buffalo City Court Judge, effective December 1, 1993 for a term
expiring December 31, 1994, left vacant due to the resignation of City Court
Judge Joseph D. Figliola.
From July 1990 to the present, Mr. Figliola has been in private practice,
handling criminal cases. From December 1986 to July 1990, he served as Staff
Attorney with UAW-GM Legal Services, handling an active case load dealing with
wills, estates, consumer law and civil litigation. From January 1985 to July
1986, Mr. Figliola was a law clerk with LoTempio and Brown, P.C., researching
and writing briefs, preparing Criminal Omnibus Motion Papers, Orders, Bills of
Particulars and Interrogatories. Mr. Figliola served as a summer Law Clerk
with the Corporation Council of the City of Buffalo from June 1983 to August
1983.
Mr. Figliola earned a B.A. Degree in History from Canisius College in
1982 and a Doctor of Law Degree from the University of Buffalo School of Law in
June 1985. He was admitted to the New York Bar in February 1986 and admitted
to practice before the U.S. District Court, Western District of New York in
1986.
Based on this experience and education, I hereby certify Robert C.
Figliola is fully qualified to fill the position of Buffalo City Court Judge.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 2
Reappointment of Member of Examining Board of Plumbers
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 40-A of Article 4 of the
General City Law of the State of New York and Section
311 Article 17 of the City of Buffalo Charter, I hereby reappoint Bart Sumbrum,
residing at 49 Oakhurst Avenue, Buffalo - 14220 as a member of the Examining
Board of Plumbers for a term expiring December 31, 1996.
I hereby certify that Bart Sumbrum is fully qualified for reappointment
to the Examining Board of Plumbers.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 3
Ordinance Amendment Chapter 343 - Welfare of Minors
Crime is the #1 problem in the City of Buffalo, and juvenile crime
is one of the biggest factors in this problem. A juvenile curfew ordinance
would protect minors from becoming innocent victims of crime, reduce juvenile
street crime, reduce juvenile drinking, improve school attendance and aid and
enforce parental responsibility and control.
The proposed ordinance prohibits minors from being on the street after 11
PM, with the following exceptions: travelling during the curfew to a final
destination, going to and from work, an emergency errand, or when accompanied
by a parent or an adult authorized by a parent.
The ordinance would be enforced by the Buffalo Police Department and the
Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) Police Officers. The Police
Department and the BMHA Officers will need help, and the City's Human Resources
Department could give assistance from its Drug Abuse and Division for Youth
Divisions.
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Portland, Oregon and Dallas, Texas the curfew
law has been ruled constitutional, and in Atlanta, Georgia it has not been
tested. All four cities recommend and support curfew ordinances
This ordinance will have a trial period of one year. The next
administration will have the responsibility of enforcing the curfew. I
consider the curfew to be just one more means toward a safer Buffalo. It is my
belief that we do have enough police personnel, and if the Council acts swiftly
for consolidation of precincts and the City and union can agree on one-person
police cars, we will have more than enough police personnel to enforce the
curfew.
Therefore, I have approved this item on December 2, 1993.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
No. 4
Delta Sonic Car Wash - Request to Erect an Illuminated Pole Sign at 1264 Main
Street
Item No. 82, C.C.P., November 30, 1993
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, December
7, 1993 considered the above request pursuant to section 387-19 of the Buffalo
Code, Review of Pole Signs.
The applicant seeks to replace an existing illuminated, pole, accessory
sign with a larger one. The proposed sign will measure 6 1/2 feet by 15 1/2
feet or 100.75 square feet in sign face area. The overall height of the sign
will be 22 feet.
The site is located in a CM zone which allows such signage. It should be
noted however that the applicant initially wanted to place a 26-foot high sign
but agreed to the 22-foot height. Lastly, under S.E.Q.R. the proposed sign is
considered a Type II action which does not require further environmental
review.
The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed sign at the lower height
of 22 feet.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 5
Delta Sonic Car Wash - Request to Place a Pole Sign at
1006 McKinley Parkway
Item No. 83, C.C.P., November 30, 1993
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, December
7, 1993 considered the above request pursuant to sections 387-19 and 511-126, F
of the Buffalo Code, Review of Pole Signs and Special Development Plans.
The applicant seeks to place an illuminated, accessory, pole sign with a
sign face area of 100.75 square feet (6.5 feet by 15.5 feet) and an overall
height of 26 feet.
While the site is zoned C2, it is governed by Special Development Plan
No. 12 (see Item No. 256, C.C.P., March 23, 1976). Special Development Plan
No. 12 permits only those signs allowed in a C1 zone. In this instance, your
Honorable Body may permit a pole sign with a maximum face area of 35 square
feet and an overall height of 18 feet. Lastly, under S.E.Q.R., the proposed
sign may be considered a Type II action which does not require further
environmental review.
The Planning Board therefore voted to approve a sign which is 35 square
feet in face area and 18 feet in overall height.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 6
H.H. Corp. - Request to Rezone 9-13 Toledo Place and
1412-1418 Kenmore Ave.
Item No. 81, C.C.P., November 30, 1993
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, November
9, 1993 considered the above petition pursuant to section 511-126 of the
Buffalo Code, Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
The applicant seeks to rezone the properties referenced above from R2 and
R3 to C2. The rezoning would be a part of a larger C2 zoned parcel which would
be developed into a drugstore. The area to be rezoned is 28,170 square feet.
The Planning Board considered the impact of the proposed rezoning and
concluded that the attached special development plan would serve the interests
of the proposed development while protecting the remaining residential fabric.
Lastly, under S.E.Q.R., the proposed rezoning would be considered an unlisted
action which could be studied through uncoordinated review.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 7
Valid Remonstrance Opposition To Rezoning Of
666 Parkside
Item No. 84, C.C.P., November 30, 1993
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, December
7, 1993, considered the above remonstrance pursuant to section 511-126 of the
Buffalo Code.
The Board has reviewed the petition submitted by V. Colonna and finds
that it is a valid remonstrance.
Section 511-126 of the Buffalo Code states that when 20% or more of the
owners of land directly opposite to and extending one hundred feet from the
street frontage of such opposite land object to a proposed rezoning the
remonstrance is valid. In this instance, the area described above is
approximately 25,000 square feet. Within that area the owners of 9000 square
feet of property or 36% object to the proposed rezoning.
With this valid remonstrance the proposed rezoning will require a
three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Council.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
FROM THE COMPTROLLER
No. 8
Certificate of Determination
$39,950,000 Refunding Bond Sale
Certificate of Determination by the Comptroller determining the
terms, form and details of sale and issuance of $39,950,000 Refunding Serial
Bonds 1993 of the City of Buffalo, New York, and providing for the private sale
thereof.
The Bonds are hereby sold at private sale to Kidder, Peabody & Co.,
Incorporated, New York, New York, as Managing Underwriter on behalf of itself
and other underwriters pursuant to the Contract of Purchase dated November 18,
1993, between said Managing Underwriter and the City. The Bonds will be dated
November 1, 1993 and will bear interest at the rate(s) per annum specified by
the underwriters therefor in accordance herewith, payable on April 1, 1994 and
semi-annually thereafter on the first days of April and October in each year
until maturity.
The Bonds will be delivered and shall be paid for on or about December 9,
1993 in New York, New York.
An Official Statement may be obtained from the offices of the financial
advisor to the City, Government Finance Associates, Inc. of New York, in New
York, at (212) 809-5700, or the office of the Comptroller, Room 1225 City Hall,
Buffalo, New York, at (716) 851-5255.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 9
Certificate of Necessity
Increased Appropriation
Reserve for Capital Appropriations
Civil Service Commission
We, James D. Griffin, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller,
do hereby certify pursuant to Section 41 of the Charter that an increase in the
sum of $250 in the estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1993 is
necessary in Appropriation Allotments-Civil Service Commission to meet a
contingency which could not have been reasonably foreseen when the budget was
adopted. The amount of increased appropriation will be met from
100-890-050-Fund Balance Reserve for Capital Budget Appropriations not
otherwise appropriated for any other purposed. The detail of the requirements
are set forth below.
Dated: Buffalo, NY, December 9, 1993
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 10
Certificate of Necessity
Transfer of Funds
Exempt Items- Reserve for Capital Improvements Capital Projects Fund - Division
of Buildings
We, James D. Griffin, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller ,
do hereby certify, Pursuant to Section 42 of the Charter, that it is necessary
that the Sum of $7,560 be transferred and reappropriated from the Reserve for
Capital Improvements in Appropriation Allotments - Exempt Items, as set forth
below:
The amounts to be transferred are unexpended balances of items contained
in the budget for the current fiscal year and will not be needed at this time
for the purpose for which they were appropriated.
Dated: Buffalo, NY, December 2, 1993
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 11
Certificate of Necessity
Transfer of Funds
Fringe Benefits - NYS Police & Fire Retirement System Parking Enforcement -
Towing and Storage Operations
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 $634,000 be transferred and reappropriated from Fringe Benefits
- NYS Police & Fire Retirement System, as set forth below:
The amounts to be transferred are unexpended balances of items contained
in the budget for the current fiscal year and will not be needed at this time
for the purpose for which they were appropriated.
Dated: Buffalo, NY, December 7, 1993
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 12
Interfund Loan
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 a request for money to finance a project 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 Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $220,000 for
planning of the New Arena. The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation
Notes or Bonds are issued.
From To Account Repayment Date Total
100 Gen 200 Cap Proj 200-717-018 BAN/Bond Sale $220,000
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller, dated December 9, 1993, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is, authorized to make an
interfund cash loan from the City General Fund to the City, Board and
Enterprise Capital Projects Funds in the amount of $220,000 for planning of the
New Arena. The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are
issued.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 13
Permission to Negotiate
280 Brinkman (30' x 118')
W 152.25 S Doat
Assessed Value: $4,200
The Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, has received
a request from Karry Walker, 284 Brinkman Street, Buffalo, New York, to
purchase the above captioned property for extra yard space
The Tax and Demolition Lien offices have been contacted and there are no
taxes and/or no demolition liens owing. The Department of Community
Development and Community Revitalization were also contacted and have no
objections to a sale.
Therefore, we are requesting permission to negotiate a private sale with
Karry Walker and will report the results of our negotiation back to Your
Honorable Body for final approval.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller dated December 2, 1993, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is, authorized to negotiate with
Karry Walker, residing at 284 Brinkman Street, for the private sale of 280
Brinkman and report to this Honorable Body the results of such negotiations.
ADOPTED.
No. 14
Permission to Negotiate Portion of 1671 Genesee
(25' x 81') S 345.49' E Doat
The Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, has received
a request from Mr. Wayne Short, 110 Davidson, Buffalo, New York, to purchase a
portion (25 feet x 81 feet) of the above captioned property.
Mr. Wayne Scott would like to purchase this property for ingress and
egress to his garage.
The Tax and Demolition Lien offices have been contacted and there are no
taxes and/or no demolition liens owing. The Department of Community
Development and Community Revitalization were also contacted and have no
objections to a sale.
This office is requesting permission to negotiate a private sale with Mr.
Wayne Short for sale of the above mentioned property and will report the
results of our negotiation back to Your Honorable Body for final approval.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller dated December 2, 1993, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is, authorized to negotiate with
Mr. Wayne Short, residing at 110 Davidson, for the private sale of 1671 Genesee
and report to this Honorable Body the results of such negotiations.
ADOPTED.
No. 15
Results of Negotiations
1328 Jefferson, W 40' N Utica
Vacant Lot: 30' x 92'
Assessed Valuation: $2,100
Item No. 25, C.C.P. 9/07/93
In the above referenced Item Your Honorable Body authorized the
Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, to negotiate a private sale
with the Word of Faith Church of God in Christ, 299 East Utica Street, Buffalo,
New York to purchase the above captioned property. The Church is breaking
ground to enlarge their sanctuary and will be using their present parking lot
to accommodate the expansion. They own the lot at 302 East Utica, which is
directly behind 1328 Jefferson. Combining the two lots would serve as their
new parking lot.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Mr. James H.
White, Appraiser, 537 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, New York 14208. Mr. White has
estimated the fair market value of the property to be One Thousand Dollars
($1,000). This represents approximately thirty-six cents ($.36) a square foot
for the subject property. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the
sales of similar properties in the area. Sale prices range from thirty-seven
cents ($.37) to fifty cents ($.50) a square foot.
The results of our negotiations are that The Word of Faith Church of God
in Christ, through its representative Mr. Clarence Hunter, has agreed and is
prepared to pay Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1,200) for the subject property. They
have 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 1328
Jefferson Avenue to the Word of Faith Church of God in Christ, in the amount of
Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1,200). I am further recommending that Your Honorable
Body authorize the Corporation Counsel to prepare the necessary documents for
transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller, dated December 8, 1993, be
received and filed; and
That the offer of Mr. Clarence Hunter on behalf of Word of Faith Church
of God in Christ, 299 East Utica Street, in the sum of $1,200.00 (One Thousand
and Two Hundred Dollars) to purchase the property described as 1328 Jefferson
Avenue, 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- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 16
Results of Negotiations
20 Nash St., 60' S Arsenal
Vacant Lot: 20' x 102'
Assessed Valuation: Land $900.00
Item No. 20, C.C.P. 7/06/93
In the above referenced Item Your Honorable Body authorized the
Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, to negotiate a private sale
with Park Avenue Coat Company, Mr. Robert Andolino, President, 144 William
Street, Buffalo, New York. The vacant lot is adjacent to his business and they
intend to use the- parcel for additional parking area.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Mr. Dennis
Walker, Able Appraisal Associates, 43 St. Paul Street, Buffalo, New York 14209.
He has estimated the fair market value of the property to be Nine Hundred and
Fifty Dollars ($950). This represent approximately 47 cents a square foot. The
Division of Real Estate has investigated the sales of similar properties in the
area and concurs with the appraiser's estimate of value.
The results of our negotiations are that Mr. Robert Andolino of Park Coat
Company has agreed and is prepared to pay Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($950) for
the subject property. He 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 20 Nash
Street to Mr. Robert Andolino, Park Avenue Coat Company, in the amount of Nine
Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($950). I am further recommending that Your
Honorable Body authorize the Corporation Counsel to prepare the necessary
documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute
the same.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller, dated December 2, 1993, be
received and filed; and
That the offer of Mr. Robert Andolino, President of Park Avenue Coat
Company, 144 William Street, in the sum of $950.00 (Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars)
to purchase the property described as 20 Nash 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- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 17
Results of Negotiations 492 Northampton,
N 52.05' E Roehrer
Vacant Lot: 30' x 122'
Assessed Valuation: $2,000
Item No. 15, C.C.P. 5/11/93
In the above referenced Item Your Honorable Body authorized the
Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, to negotiate a private sale
with Steven Means of 490 Northampton Street, Buffalo, New York to purchase the
above captioned property. Mr. Means is requesting to purchase this property,
which is adjacent to his residence, for extra yard space.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Mr. James H.
White, Appraiser, 537 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, New York 14208. He has
estimated the fair market value of the property to be Six Hundred Dollars
($600). This represents approximately sixteen cents ($.16) a square foot for
the subject property. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sales of
similar properties in the area. Sale prices range from twenty cents ($.20) to
twenty-eight cents ($.28) a square foot.
The results of our negotiations are that Mr. Steven Means has agreed and
is prepared to pay Nine Hundred Dollars ($900) for the subject property. He
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
492 Northampton to Mr. Steven Means in the amount of Nine Hundred Dollars
($900). I am further recommending that Your Honorable Body authorize the
Corporation Counsel to prepare the necessary documents for transfer of title
and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller, dated December 8, 1993, be
received and filed; and
That the offer of Steven Means, 490 Northampton Street, in the sum of
$900.00 (Nine Hundred Dollars) to purchase the property described as 492
Northampton, 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 thee 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- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 18
Results of Negotiations 121 Welker, E 154.21' N Woodlawn
Vacant Lot: 35' x 95'
Assessed Valuation: $1,700
Item No. 18, C.C.P. 5/25/93
In the above referenced Item Your Honorable Body authorized the
Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, to negotiate a private sale
with Mr. Arthur Glascoe, 111 Welker Street, Buffalo, New York to purchase the
above captioned property. Mr. Glascoe would like to purchase this property,
which is adjacent to his residence, for expansion of his yard area.
An independent appraisal of the property was conducted by Mr. Michael
Heigel, Able Appraisal Associates, 148 South Marlin Road, Grand Island, New
York 14072. He has estimated the fair market value of the property to be Eight
Hundred Dollars ($800). This represents approximately 24 cents a square foot.
The Division of Real Estate concurs with the appraiser's estimate of value.
The results of our negotiations are that Mr. Arthur Glascoe has agreed
and is prepared to pay Eight Hundred Dollars ($800) for the property. He 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 Mr. Glascoe's offer in
the amount of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800) for the subject property. I am
further recommending that Your Honorable Body authorize the Corporation Counsel
to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor
be authorized to execute the same.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller, dated December 2, 1993, be
received and filed; and
That the offer of Mr. Arthur Glascoe, 111 Welker Street, in the sum of
$800.00 (Eight Hundred Dollars) to purchase the property described as 121
Welker, 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- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 19
Sale of Discontinued Portion of Tyler Park (15 feet x 127 feet)
Item # 133, C.C.P. 9/15/92
In the above referenced item Your Honorable Body authorized the
Office of the Comptroller, to negotiate the transfer of a portion of Tyler Park
to the American Legion Post #64 for the purpose of accommodating handicapped
access to the building of such post. In addition, the Common Council adopted a
Home Rule Message, Item #186, C.C.P. 4/13/93, requesting enactment of Senate
Bill 51132 and Assemble Bill A 1927 "An Act to Authorize the City of Buffalo to
discontinue the use as parkland of a portion of the land known as Tyler Park.
The New York State Legislature did enact into law the above bills which
authorized the City of Buffalo to discontinue the use as parkland of the land
described in section two of the act and to convey the same for its fair market
value to the American Legion Post #64. The net proceeds resulting from the
conveyance shall be utilized by the City for the purchase of additional
parkland or the improvement of the capital facilities at existing parks.
An independent appraisal of the parcels was conducted by Mr. George
Ladori, licensed real estate appraiser, 745 Center Road, West Seneca, New York
14224. He has estimated that "the Fair Market Value of the subject parcel to
be Nine Hundred Dollars ($900)". The Value reported by the appraiser is
consistent with land values in the subject area.
I am recommending that Your Honorable authorized the final abandonment
and sale of the subject property to the American Legion Post #64 in the amount
of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900); and that the Corporation Counsel prepare the
necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized
to execute the same.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller dated December 7, 1993, be
received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is, authorized the final
abandonment and sale of the a portion of Tyler Park to the American Legion Post
#64 in the amount of $900.00 (dine Hundred Dollars); and that the Corporation
Counsel prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the
Mayor be authorized to execute the same.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 20
William Cooper- Request City Donate 1256 Jefferson Avenue
Item #82, C.C.P. 10-19-93
The above item was forwarded to the Committee on Finance and this
office for a report.
The item is a letter from Mr. William Y. Cooper requesting that the City
donate the property located at 1256 Jefferson Avenue for a Community Visual
Arts Center.
Mr. Cooper states that he can not afford to buy a building and will be
relying on community input and resources to rehabilitate a suitable structure.
I am recommending that, should Mr. Cooper be successful in obtaining the
resources to rehabilitate and operate the building, that the property be leased
to Mr. Cooper for a minimal amount, thereby avoiding the gift of public
property. Also that the property be leased with the requisite insurance and
further having the understanding that all utilities would be their
responsibility,
I have instructed the Director of Real Estate to contact Mr. Cooper and
assist him with his proposal.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT
No. 21
Abatement Unpaid Taxes 221 Linwood
Item No. 142, C.C.P. 11-30-93
Robert J. Bradley & John Case, owners of 221 Linwood, filed bankruptcy
in November 1991. The Collection Division of the Department of Audit & Control
has an account for 221 Linwood with a balance of $10,000.00.
Four years of tax arrears totaling $159,202.85 and sewer arrears totaling
$7,944.80 are owing for 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92 and 1992-93. The 1993-94 tax
totaling $17,457.50 and sewer totaling $656.15 are also owing.
The lot next to 221 Linwood known as 219 Linwood, owned by Robert J.
Bradley & John G. Case, was removed from the In Rem 27 Tax Foreclosure Sale due
to the bankruptcy filed in November 1991. There is a total of $1,761.99 in
outstanding taxes and sewer rents on the lot.
The Real Property Tax Law expressly prohibits the forgiveness,
cancellation and/or abatement of real property taxes. I have enclosed an
opinion of the City's Law Department which was delivered to this office on
October 15, 1987 which addresses the issue of "Power to Forgive Taxes."
Therefore, based upon the Law Department's opinion of October 15, 1987, the
City back taxes and sewer charges for the property at 221 Linwood Avenue cannot
be legally forgiven.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
No. 22
Bond Cancellation- Main Street
It is hereby certified that the bond described below be canceled:
Principal: CC & E, Inc.
Surety: Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
Amount: $10,000
Dated: November 13, 1991
Structure: Install Fiberoptic Cable
Location: Main Street Pedestrian Mall
This bond is no longer necessary due to the fact that all city right of
way has been restored to its original condition. The above captioned bond
should be deemed released and canceled as to future liability in accordance
with the provisions of the City of Buffalo Ordinances.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 23
Claim for Wages
Various Employees
From December 6 through December 19, 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 December 6 through December 19, 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
In addition please pay for any shift differential, holiday or overtime
pay.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated
December 8, 1993, be received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to issue payments
for time worked from December 6, 1993 through December 19, 1993 to the
individuals listed and in the amounts specified in the above communication.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 24
Construction Project Agreement
Item #146, C.C.P. 11/30/93
Kindly be advised that I have reviewed this proposed agreement
and find that it is very extensive.
Before I could comment on same, I must review it with our City Law
Department to determine impacts, effects, etc. Also, as this agreement would
affect all City construction projects, other interests and agencies such as
Division of Water, Community Development, etc., should be consulted.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 25
Report of Bids
Painting of Street Light Standards 1993-94
This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have advertised and
received bids on November 24, 1993 for Painting of Street Light Standards.
In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids on a unit
price 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 were received:
E & M Star Painting $112,806.24
T & T Contracting $124,465.00
Amherst Painting Inc. $138,768.00
KAM Painting Inc. $149,354.00
Marine Steel Painting Corp. $169,074.00
Erie Interstate $195,972.50
Erie Painting & Maintenance $380,785.00
I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project
is E & M Star Painting. I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body
order the work, the cost thereof to be charged to the Capital Projects Fund
#200-401-507-00-000 in an amount not to exceed $112,806.24, plus approved unit
prices not to exceed an additional amount of $12,193.76, for a total award of
$125,000.00. The engineer's estimate for this work is $125,000.00.
The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the two
(2) lowest 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
January 10, 1994. 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
November 30, 1993, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to
award a contract for Painting of Street Light Standards 1993-94 to E & M Star
Painting, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $112,806.24, with said
cost to be charged against the Capital Projects Fund #200-401-507-00-000 in an
amount not to exceed $112,806.24, plus approved unit prices not to exceed an
additional amount of $12,193.76, for a total award of $125,000.00.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 26
Change In Contract-Change Order #1 Repair to City Pavements 1993-1994 Amherst
Paving, Inc.
Contract #91741700
Item No. 30 C.C.P. 07/20/93
Item No. 26 C.C.P. 10/19/93
I hereby submit to your Honorable Body the following new Contract
Item unit price change order to the Contract for the above named project. This
change order is necessary to enable us to complete the following additional
street overlays as requested by Neighborhood Block Groups, various
Councilmembers, etc.
1. No. Fillmore - E. Ferry to E. Delavan
2. Kensington - N. Fillmore to 700' East
3. Michigan - Scott to Perry
New Contract Item # Description Unit Price Estimated Cost
Quantity
685.0902 Epoxy Reflectorized $0.65 7,600 L.F. $4,940.00
Pavement Markings
Change Order #1 (Total Unit Price Additions) $4,940.00
Contract Summary:
Original Amount of Contract $205,000.00
Change Order #1 $ 4,940.00
New Contract Total: $209,940.00
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
December 6, 1993, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to
issue a change order #1 to Amherst Paving, Inc., changes resulting in a net
increase in the amount of $4,940.00, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to Repair to City Pavements 1993-94, Contract
#91741700.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 27
Change in Contract General Construction Work New South District Police Station
1847 South Park Avenue
I herewith submit to your Honorable Body the following change
in contract for the New South District Police Station, 1947 South Park Avenue,
BRD, Inc. C-91693800:
1. Raise and level floor in men's locker room
1 1/2" to meet lockers. Add $891.25
The above changes and revisions are a result of additional work requested
by the Police Department and ongoing construction work which is exposing
unforseen items.
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Eight
Hundred Ninety-one and 25/100 Dollars ($891.25)
Summary Original Amount of Contract $337,880.00
Change Order No. 1 CCP #25 5-11-93 Add 4,992.00
Change Order No. 2 CCP #40 7-20-93 Add 5,741.85
Change Order No. 3 CCP #27 10-19-93 Add 3,731.55
Amount of this change (No. 4) Add 891.25
Revised Amount of Contract $353,236.65
This change could not be foreseen at the time contract was let. Costs
have been reviewed by the Department of Public Works and found to be fair and
equitable.
Funds for this work are in B/F 200-402-009 - Division of Buildings.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public
Works to issue a change-order to the contractor as set forth above.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated
December 8, 1993, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to
issue a change order #4 to BRD, Inc., changes resulting in a net increase in
the amount of $891.25, as more fully described in the above communication, for
work relating to General Construction at the New South District Police Station,
Contract C-91693800. Funds to be charged to B/F 200-402-009 Division of
Buildings.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 28
Michigan Avenue Lift Bridge
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following information-
The City Engineer has declared an emergency situation on the Michigan Avenue
Lift Bridge due to a red structural flag issued by the New York State
Department of Transportation on 12-8-93. We are hiring an Engineering firm to
design the necessary repair work and will be receiving informal bids from a
minimum of 3 contractors to perform the work. We will report the bids to the
council when received.
Monies for this emergency work is available in the Division of
Engineering Bond Fund 200-401-021.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 29
Restaurant/Dancing Class II 1180 Hertel
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 II
located at 1180 Hertel 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 II License is being sought and according to the
attached reports from the Fire Department and the Building Inspector, I find it
complies with all regulations and other applicable laws.
The report from the Police Department recommending approval is attached
hereto,
Aljoe, Inc. d/b/a
Comedy Trap
1180 Hertel
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. 30
Restaurant-Dancing Class III
1504 Hertel
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 III
located at 1504 Hertel &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 III License is being sought and according to the
attached reports from the Fire 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 Daniel Mele. The report from the Police Department recommending
approval is attached hereto.
Daniel Mele d/b/a
The Bona Vista
1504 Hertel
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. 31
Restaurant-Dancing Class IV
1239 Niagara
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 1239 Niagara 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 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 Sherrill L. Cooper. The report from the Police Department
recommending approval is attached hereto.
Sherrill L. Cooper d/b/a
Compton's After Dark
1239 Niagara Street
This request is submitted for your consideration and whatever action you
deem appropriate.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the application of 1239 Niagara St. for a restaurant/dancing license
be and hereby is approved; on the condition that the Planning Board submit its
recommendation's on the matter to the Council.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 32
Restaurant-Dancing Class IV
49 W. Chippewa
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 49 W. Chippewa 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 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 the applicants. The report from the Police Department
recommending approval is attached hereto.
ATOMIC
49 W. Chippewa
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. 33
Erie Basin Marina Phase IV
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following information
requested for Phase IV of the Erie Basin Marina Project. As requested in Item
35 of C.C.P. 11-3-93 the Department of Public Works would accept the base bid
only of $266,349 rather than the total base bid plus alternates of $280,799.00.
The alternate items will be considered in a future project when/if funds will
be available. Attached please find a list of the work to be performed. Items
6 Alt. (Finger Pier corners) and 7B Alt. (Gate House Electric Equipment
Replacement) are located at the bottom of the list.
Funds for this project are available in Division of Engineering bond Fund
200-401-088.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 34
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective December 13, 1993 in the Department of Public
Works, Division of Water, Heather Mills, 120 No. Ogden Street, Buffalo, 14206,
to the position of Account Clerk-Typist, Temporary, at the Intermediate
starting salary of $20,697.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 35
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective November 29, 1993 in the Department of Public
Works, Division of Water, Christine Petschke, 18 Progressive Avenue, Buffalo,
14207, to the position of Account Clerk-Typist, Permanent, at the Maximum
starting salary of $22,465.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 36
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective December 13, 1993 in the Department of Public
Works, Division of Water, Marilyn Cumming, 64 Rejtan Street, Buffalo, 14206, to
the position of Senior Rate Clerk, Temporary, at the Intermediate starting
salary of $22,554.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 37
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective November 29, 1993 in the Department of Public
Works, Division of Water, Peter M. Janora, 79 West Woodside, Buffalo, 14220, to
the position of Water Service Inspector, Temporary, at the Maximum starting
salary of $23,728.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 38
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective December 6, 1993 in the Department of Public
Works, Division of Water, Robert J. Benevento, 191 Stratford, Buffalo, 14216,
to the position of Filtration Plant Operator, Provisional, at the intermediate
starting salary of $ 25,135.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 39
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective December 6, 1993 in the Department of Public
Works, Division of Water, David B. Golba, 66 N. Parker Avenue, Buffalo, 14216,
to the position of Filtration Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Provisional, at the
Maximum starting salary of $28,358.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 40
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective December 8, 1993 in the Department of Public
Works, Division of Engineering, Daniel Sealander, 214 Hillpine Rd.,
Cheektowaga, NY 14227, to the position of Superintendent of Traffic Signal
System, Provisional, at the Maximum starting salary of $32,719.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKS
No. 41
Report of Bids
Gus Franczyk Park Expansion
and Miscellaneous Improvements
As authorized by Your Honorable Body in Item No. 72 of July 21,
1992 plans and specifications were prepared and sealed proposals accepted for
Gus Franczyk Park Expansion and Miscellaneous Improvements. I submit the
following report of all bids that were received and publicly opened on December
3, 1993:
BIDDER AMOUNT OF BID
Buffalo Creek Landscaping, Inc. $27,484
11800 Route 20A
Wales Center, New York 14169
Williams Trucking Co. $37,800
31 Prospect Place
Buffalo, New York 14201
Lebis Enterprises, Inc. $40,600
261 Massachusetts Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14213
Johnstone Landscape Service, Inc. $43,820
2508 Stony Point Road
Grand Island, New York 14072
Gleason's Nursery, Inc. $44,516
4780 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, New York 14221
DESIGNER'S ESTIMATE $26,000
The proceeding is a true and correct abstract of all bids received and
Buffalo Creek Landscaping, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder. Funds for the
work are available in Parks Capital Project Account No. 200-601-034. I
therefore recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of
Parks to order the work by Buffalo Creek Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of
$27,484.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Parks, dated December 3,
1993, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Parks be, and he hereby is, authorized to award
a contract for Gus Franczyk Park Expansion and Miscellaneous Improvements to
Buffalo Creek Landscaping, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of
$27,484.00, with said cost to be charged against the Parks Capital Project
Account No. #200-601-034.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
No. 42
Final Plan- So. Buffalo Police Reorganization
As the opening of tile South District Police Headquarters and
the beginning of the South District Police Reorganization Demonstration Project
approaches, I believe it is important to inform this Honorable Body as to the
status of this historic project.
I respectfully submit this final implementation plan as evidence of the
Buffalo Police Department's commitment to the success of the South District
Reorganization effort. The success of this project is fundamental to the
progressive development of reorganization throughout the City of Buffalo.
It has been an honor and privilege to be a part of this major
undertaking. The cooperation of the City Administration, Common Council, and
the Police Benevolent Association are duly acknowledged. I would also urge the
continuing support of the reorganization effort as we can only improve public
safety and boost public confidence by working together towards the goal of
enhanced police services.
For your information:
1.) The renovations at the new South District Police Headquarters, 1847
South Park Avenue, are nearing completion. Once completed, Precinct #15 will
begin moving to the new headquarters from its present location at 2219 South
Park Avenue. The move will take approximately one week and is tentatively
scheduled from December 1-8.
2.) Following Precinct #15's transition, Precinct #9 will begin moving
from its present Seneca Street location. Again, it is anticipated that it will
take one week and is scheduled for Dec. 8-15.
3.) Precinct Building #7 will stay open for the time being as it is home
base for the Tactical Task Force Bureau, the K-9 Program, and the SNAP (Street
Narcotic Attack Program). These details service the entire City of Buffalo.
It is also important to note that the South District service area will include
a portion of Precinct #4, which was previously serviced by Precinct #7.
4.) Saturday, December 18, at 11 a.m., the City of Buffalo Police
Department will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new headquarters which
will be open to the public.
5.) On December 22, the Police will graduate its most recent class of
Officers from the Academy. It is anticipated that a number of Police Officers
from this class will be assigned to the South District Police Headquarters.
6.) With the physical plant and moving completed, staffing assigned, and
the reprogramming of the involved computer system, the South District Police
Reorganization Demonstration project is scheduled to come on line January 3,
1994.
I remain confident that ongoing evolvement of this district program will
represent an increase in police presence and visibility on the streets.
Including civilian Report Technicians, there will be a sizeable increase in the
total number of personnel assigned to the South District when compared with the
former precinct system. To better clarify and outline the future program, I
submit the following Police personnel breakdown for the South District now and
as of January 3, 1994:
NOW
(these numbers reflect the assignments currently in place by combining the
staffing levels at Precincts 7, 9, and 15)
0- INSPECTOR
3- CAPTAINS
10 - LIEUTENANTS
4- DETECTIVES
0- REPORT TECHNICIANS
72 - POLICE OFFICERS (includes 2 officers detailed out of
89 district on a regular basis)
AS OF JANUARY 3. 1994
1 - INSPECTOR
5 - CAPTAINS
13 - LIEUTENANTS
1 - DETECTIVE SERGEANT
5 - DETECTIVES
5 - REPORT TECHNICIANS*
86 - POLICE OFFICERS (includes an assigned K-9 Officer)
116
This staffing level is contingent on police needs throughout the City.
Officers assigned to the South District Police Reorganization Project
will not be routinely detailed out of the service area.
*As originally proposed, the District calls for 11 Report Technicians.
These positions are pending the release of the results of the New York State
Civil Service exam given in September of this year. The Report Technician
vacancies are funded, budgeted, and will be filled following the posting and
establishment of the permanent Civil Service list. In the interim, five
currently employed Report Technicians will be redeployed from other assignments
and assigned to desk duty in the South District.
There are ten additional police cars to be assigned to the South District
service area. In addition, we are awaiting delivery of five 4x4 Blazers to be
used by the Community Policing Officers who will each be assigned to one of the
five sector areas outlined in the South District service area.
The Community Policing Program is another essential component of this
program. We are still awaiting the final designation of the five officers who
will be the community liaisons within their assigned sector area.
Once assigned, the CPO's will begin training and establishing the
community policing program in their assigned sector area. This represents a
continuing learning process as the business people and neighbors get to know
their CPO and the officer gets to know the community. The ultimate goals
remain crime prevention and increasing communication and trust between the
police and the residents.
The Community Evaluation Panel, a group of volunteer citizens, has
already held two meetings with involved Police personnel. They have begun the
process of establishing a scope of responsibility and their involvement will
grow as the South District reorganization program gets underway. The panel
will meet monthly with Police officials to review program development and the
impact on the community. At the conclusion of the year-long demonstration
project, the panel will issue its report.
As I stated in my November 9, 1992, letter to the Common Council, "The
Department will be forced to demonstrate the effectiveness of police
reorganization, and the Council's mandate will be to insure we are delivering
what was promised. The Council will have the ultimate decision on whether
reorganization will be continued in the South District as well as started in
other districts. I am confident that this will become a reality and not merely
a stated objective."
The South District Police Reorganization Demonstration Project is soon to
be a reality. Our task remains to continue working together to make that
reality a success. I ask, once again, for the Council's continued support as
we begin this dynamic undertaking.
Thank you for your faith in the Buffalo Police Department.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 43
Request Ordinance Amendment Ch. 180
Carrying Firearms
I submit this response in regard to the proposal to amend Chapter
180 of the Code by enacting a new Article III.
Violent crime in the City of Buffalo is a serious problem that must be
attacked from a variety of angles. Vigorous law enforcement is but one method
of attack. It is the one that has the most immediate effect and can be most
readily implemented.
A prerequisite to vigorous law enforcement is the existence of laws that
the police can enforce. As you may be aware the New York State Penal Law has
proscribed certain conduct that involves the use and possession of weapons.
These laws have often been described as the strictest gun laws in the nation.
To the extent that they can be applied, they are a valuable law enforcement
tool. The Penal Law, however, does not address the possession and use of
certain types of weapons that are commonly used by assailants in their
commission of violent crimes. It is my opinion that the proposed legislation
will add an important tool to the small cadre of weapons that the police
currently have at their disposal to combat the rise of violence that has
plagued our nation.
I would propose that the first sentence of Section 180-13 -"Possession of
Firearms and Other Dangerous Weapons" be re-drafted as follows:
"No person shall possess a loaded or unloaded rifle, shotgun or air gun,
or a dagger, dangerous knife, dirk, razor, or stiletto in a public place or
public facility in the City."
By so doing, the possession of a loaded or unloaded rifle is proscribed.
The possession of firearms is already addressed in Article 265 of the Penal
Law and need not be addressed in a City Ordinance.
Mindful of the fact that law enforcement alone cannot eradicate violent
crime, I agree with the proposed legislation to the extent that it gives the
police another tool to perform its role in helping to make our City a safer
community.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 44
Drug Interdiction/Points of Entry Grant Program Renewal
Fiscal Year 1993-1994
Item No. 52, C.C.P. 4/27/93
Our Department is respectfully requesting authorization for the
Mayor to execute the attached renewal proposal for the Anti-Drug/
Interdiction/Points of Entry Agreement between the City of Buffalo and the New
York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the period December 1,
1993 through November 30, 1994.
Under this agreement, the State will provide the City of Buffalo with
$198,000.00 to enhance the City's fight against narcotics trafficking. These
funds will allow for the enhancement of narcotics cases through and
intra-agency cooperative alliance between the Buffalo Police Department, NFTA
Police Department, Cheektowaga Police Department and the Central Police
Services Laboratory. Drug investigations will be maximized in a coordinated
manner at "points of entry" to interrupt narcotics trafficking.
I am respectfully requesting that your Honorable Body authorize
permission for the Mayor to enter into this renewal agreement (see copy of
renewal narrative attached and award letter from State).
We are also respectfully requesting that Your Honorable Body authorize
the Comptroller to provide for an inter-fund cash loan in the amount of
$88,440.00 as a cash advance for all non-personnel expenses (which are listed
in grant narrative budget) until such reimbursement is secured from the State.
The loan would then be repaid as the reimbursements are sent to the City from
the State under this grant program.
If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Captain Edward C. Hempling, Budget/Grants at extension 5645.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 45
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective August 23, 1993 in the Department of Police,
Debbie Renzoni, 20 Brost Drive, Buffalo 14220, to the position of Budget
Examiner, Provisional, at the Maximum starting salary of $ 37,552,
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE
No. 46
Proposed Inauguration Ceremony - Reception for Mayor and Common Council
Please be advised that plans for the proposed Inauguration Ceremony
reception to be held on the 1st floor of City Hall on January 1, 1994, with an
expected guest turn out of 6,000 + people, are in violation of the New York
State Fire Prevention and Building Code Table VIII 765, in that the total
square footage of the open space of the 1st floor of City Hall (not including
office space) is 6,565 sq. ft., allowing for a legal capacity of 938 people.
I suggest that plans be revised to legally accommodate the number of
guests expected.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
No. 47
Request Ordinance -
Background In Rem Purchases
Item No. 148, C.C.P., 11/16/93
Please be advised that the Law Department staff is currently reviewing
the above item and shall file an opinion as soon as possible.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 48
Identify Construction Defects
Item No. 154, C.C.P., 11/16/93
Please be advised that the Corporation Counsel is reviewing the
above item and shall respond as soon as possible.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 49
Request Ordinance - Adult Bookstores
Item No. 169, C.C.P., 11/30/93
Please be advised that the Law Department is reviewing the above
item and will respond with a proposed Ordinance Amendment as soon as possible.
As requested, attached please find a copy of a response motion submitted
on behalf of the City of Buffalo in a previous City Court action.
Also, please note that Law Department staff will be meeting with Mr.
Frank A. Manuele, Principal Planner for assistance in this matter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 50
Request Ordinance Amendment
Section 242-11 Housing
Standards - Responsibilities of Owners and Occupants
Item No. 236, C.C.P. 10/05/93
The Corporation Counsel is reviewing this matter, and will file
comments accordingly.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 51
D. Dzymala - Prohibit Bathhouses
Item No. 86, C.C.P., 11/3/93
The above item has been referred to the Law Department for an
opinion. We have been informed that an opinion will not be necessary until
Council Staff is in receipt of a response by the Erie County Department of
Health as to its current enforcement practices in this matter.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 52
Former G. E. Site Demolition - 1489 Fillmore Avenue
Asbestos Removal Change Order
It is our understanding that the Department of Inspections & Community
Revitalization is filing a request with the Common Council for a Change Order
relating to an alternative method of asbestos removal at the above captioned
site.
Please be advised that we fully endorse the recommendation of the City's
environmental consultant, Jack Eisenbach Engineering, P.C., based upon its
post-award review of the contract specifications for the project. Mr.
Eisenbach recommends that friable asbestos be removed prior to demolition of
the building, to prevent contamination of nearby properties which could expose
the City to potential liability.
Due to the importance of this emergency demolition to the community, we
recommend that the Common Council approve this Change Order at its next meeting
of December 14, 1993.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE COMMISSIONER OF INSPECTIONS AND
COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION.
No. 53
Rescind Sale 647 East Delavan To Frank Ricotta
Item No. 21, C.C.P., 3/17/92
The above item was passed by Your Honorable Body during your meeting
of March 17, 1992.
However, Mr. Frank Ricotta of 166 Ralston, Kenmore, New York, the
successful bidder at the February 20, 1992, Public Auction, had failed to
consummate the sale, pursuant to the terms of sale upon which the bid was
submitted.
Therefore, I request Your Honorable Body to authorize rescission of the
sale, forfeiture of the deposit and return of the premises to inventory for
future sale.
Attached is an approving motion to accomplish this purpose.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the above communication from the Corporation Counsel be received and
filed; and
That the action of the Common Council under Item No. 21 C.C.P., March 17,
1992, authorizing the sale of 647 East Delavan be and the same hereby is
rescinded, the deposit is forfeited and the premises returned to the
Comptroller for future sale or transfer.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 54
Rescind Sale 47 Dempster To Elizabeth Krygier
Item No. 22, C.C.P., 3/17/92
The above item was passed by Your Honorable Body during your meeting
of March 17, 1992.
However, Mrs. Elizabeth Krygier, the successful bidder at the February
20, 1992, Public Auction, had failed to consummate the sale, pursuant to the
terms of sale upon which the bid was submitted.
Therefore, I request Your Honorable Body to authorize rescission of the
sale, forfeiture of the deposit and return of the premises to inventory for
future sale.
Attached is an approving motion to accomplish this purpose.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the above communication from the Corporation Counsel be received and
filed; and
That the action of the Common Council under Item No. 22 C.C.P., March 17,
1992, authorizing the sale of 47 Dempster be and the same hereby is rescinded,
the deposit is forfeited and the premises returned to the Comptroller for
future sale or transfer.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 55
Leaving Rental Apartment without Paying Rent
Item No. 188, C.C.P. 10/19/93
Item No. 119, C.C.P. 11/30/93
A person leaving a hotel without paying for his or her lodging
would most likely be charged with theft of services under Penal Law Section
165.15. The State Legislature has not amended this section to apply to
residential dwellings. Local legislation providing for arrest of individuals
who fail to pay rent in a residential dwelling would most likely be barred
under the doctrine of preemption since applicable State Legislation, Article 7
of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, addresses the issue in a
pervasive fashion.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL SERVICES.
No. 56
D. Sansanese - Compromise Demo. Cost -142 W. Delavan
(Item No. 87, C.C.P., September 21, 1993)
The Committee on Finance at its most recent meeting asked whether
the City of Buffalo can forgive the interest which has accrued on the charge
for the cost of demolition of 142 W. Delavan. The interest charge was imposed
pursuant to applicable law after the demolition cost became the equivalent of a
tax lien. Such interest charges, like interest on taxes and the underlying
demolition cost, may not be forgiven unless there appears that there is a
substantial basis for the forgiveness. A substantial basis would include
imposition of the charge or interest by mistake or in contravention of law.
Nothing like that appears to be claimed regarding this matter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 57
Rogers Taxi Service, Inc.
Stands - Chippewa/Washington & Main
Item No. 92, C.C.P., 11/3/93
The above item has been referred to the Law Department for an
opinion. The item requests an ordinance amendment to Section 437-19 of Chapter
437 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances.
Please be advised that your Honorable Body has authority to enact the
requested change to Section 437-19, adding as proposed, "at least three" (3)
additional taxi stands near Journey's End Suites and near Network Niteclub.
Section 437-19 defines taxi stand as "places where taxicabs may stand while
awaiting employment."
However, prior to any formal action on this item by the Common Council,
the following parties should be advised of the request and their comments
should be considered:
1. Department of Public Works - Division of Traffic Engineering
2. Department of Streets - Effect on Snow Removal Operations
3. Department of Police - Traffic Division
4. N.F.T.A. - Effect on Bus Routes
5. Private Businesses in Vicinity of Proposed Stands
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, THE COMMISSIONER OF STREET SANITATION, NIAGARA FRONTIER
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND AREA BUSINESSES.
No. 58
Board of Education Custodians
Engineer Contracts
Item No. 157, C.C.P., 11/30/93
The Board of Education (Board) has recognized Local 409 International
Union of Operating Engineers (Union) as the exclusive representative of the
Engineer-Custodians for the purpose of establishing salaries and wages, hours
of work and other terms and conditions of employment.
The Board does not enter into a separate contract with each
Engineer-Custodian.
The Board and the Union are presently engaged in collective bargaining
for the purpose of negotiating a successor agreement to that which expired by
its terms on June 30, 1991.
For the Board "to put custodian contracts out to competitive bid"
undoubtedly would be found by the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) to
constitute an improper practice by the Board in violation of the Taylor Law.
On the other hand, the Board may properly include as part of its
negotiations in the collective bargaining process demands "requiring
custodian-engineers to reveal all expenditures, to require them to return
unused portion of their budget for rollover to the next fiscal year, and to
eliminate the practice of allowing custodians to keep equipment purchased
through the Board of Education;..."
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
No. 59
Preliminary Draft for Public Review
City of Buffalo Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy (CHAS) Goals For FY: 1994-98
Attached is the initial draft of the City's CHAS. The public
review and input sections will be drafted after December 29, 1993. This CHAS
will become the blue print for the City housing strategy over the Fiscal years
1994-98.
The public can influence definition of the City's role and type of
programs offered to the citizenry through the public review process: Notice is
hereby given pursuant to the requirements established by the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in accordance with a mandate
of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 announcing that public review of
the City of Buffalo's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS)
commenced on November 29, 1993 and end December 29, 1993. The five-year plan
may be examined in Room 901 City Hall weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. A
public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, 1993 at 4:30 P.M. in
room 901 City Hall for the purpose of public comment.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
No. 60
Change in Contract No. 91699600 Crossroads Sports Arena
Change in Contract No. 91699600 - Crossroads Sports Arena Environmental
Impact Statement and Urban Renewal Plan Preparation; Additional Tasks per
Revisions Recommended During the Public Comment Period of the Draft
Environmental Impact Statement Change Order No. 2
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 costs incurred for services performed beyond the contractual scope
of work. Project modifications to the design and layout, revisions to the
acquisition/demolition/ disposition maps, changes in street circulation and
parking, and demand for copies of the urban renewal plan and the DEIS and FEIS,
affected the original project budget. (See attached.)
The aforementioned additional services were required due to revisions
necessitated by responses submitted to the City during the public response
period. Many of the comments and recommendations submitted to the Department
of Community Development were used to prepare the final plan for the Crossroads
Arena.
The total project budget is as follows:
Summary of Budget:
Amount Pd. to Date Balance
Original Contract $174,037 $110,000 $ 64,037
Change Order No. 1 $ 13,200 0 $ 13,200
(approved CCP
No. 54, 6-22-93)
Change Order No. 2 $ 10,548 0 $ 10,548
Revised Total $197,785 $110,000 $ 87,785
(original + change orders)
These changes could not have been foreseen at the time the original
contract was let. Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Community
Development and found to be fair and reasonable.
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 December 9, 1993, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is,
authorized to issue a change order #2 to Ecology and Environment, Inc., changes
resulting in a net increase in the amount of $10,548.00, as more fully
described in the above communication, for work relating to Crossroads Sports
Arena, Contract No. 91699600. Funds to be charged to Sports Arena Interfund
Cash Loan Account No. 200-717-018.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 61
E.A.F. H. H. Corp. - Request to rezone 9-13 Toledo and
1412-1418 Kenmore Avenue
Attached for your information is the Short Environmental Assessment
Form for the matter captioned above.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF STREETS
No. 62
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective November 22, 1993 in the Department of Street
Sanitation, Thomas Kalis, 25 Goembel, Buffalo, New York 14211, to the position
of Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor I, Provisional, at the Maximum
starting salary of $27,500.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF INSPECTIONS AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
No. 63
Masten/Kingsley New Housing Project Approval of Land Disposition Agreement
Aicha Construction Company, Inc.
The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency duly designated Aicha
Construction Company, Inc., and/or a joint venture, partnership, corporation or
other legal entity to be formed as the qualified and eligible Redeveloper for
the subject Project.
Please be advised that in accordance with the provision of Article 15A of
the General Municipal Law, it is now necessary for Your Honorable Body to set a
date for a public hearing, and to direct the publication of a notice of said
hearing. In the interest of time and anticipating that Your Honorable Body is
willing to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty to prepare a
Resolution together with a Notice of Public Hearing for your action.
Forwarded herewith are the following documents:
1. Resolution setting Public Hearing
2. Notice of Public Hearing
3. Resolution approving proposed Land Disposition
Agreement
4. Proposed Land Disposition Agreement
After the Public Hearing is held, your Honorable Body may adopt a
resolution authorizing the disposition of the land to the Redeveloper, which
the Agency has designated as being qualified and eligible.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
No. 64
400 Pratt Street-former School 47
Site Pratt Willert Revitalization Area
James Management Company, Inc., Redeveloper
The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency duly designated James
Management Co., Inc., and/or a joint venture, partnership, corporation or other
legal entity to be formed as the qualified and eligible Redeveloper for the
subject Project.
Please be advised that in accordance with the provision of Article 15A of
the General Municipal Law, it is now necessary for Your Honorable Body to set a
date for a public hearing, and to direct the publication of a notice of said
hearing. In the interest of time and anticipating that Your Honorable Body is
willing to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty to prepare a
Resolution together with a Notice of Public Hearing for your action.
Forwarded herewith are the following documents:
1. Resolution setting Public Hearing
2. Notice of Public Hearing
3. Resolution approving proposed Land Disposition
Agreement
4. Proposed Land Disposition Agreement
After the Public Hearing is held, your Honorable Body may adopt a
resolution authorizing the disposition of the land to the Redeveloper, which
the Agency has designated as being qualified and eligible.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
No. 65
Correction-Change in Contract
Demolition of 1489 Fillmore Avenue aka G. E. Plant
CCP Item #107 Dated 11/16/93
Please be advised that a typographical error was made in CCP Item
#107 dated 11/16/93. The original contract amount is $472,900.00 plus the
$5,000.00 change order amount - Total cost of project should read: $477,900.00.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Inspections and Community
Revitalization, dated November 24, 1993, be received and filed; and
That the amount of the demolition of 1489 Fillmore Avenue a/k/a G. E.
Plant should be corrected to read $477,900.00.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 66
Change Order for GE Plant 1489 Fillmore
Please review the communication received from our consultant Jack
Eisenbach Engineering P.C. This attachment has mentioned an alternative
asbestos abatement method for the additional cost of $50,000.00. Based upon the
endorsement of the consultant and the Law Department for this alternative
method, we respectfully request the authority to issue a change order. The
amount of this change order is $50,000 in reference to the executed contract
previously approved by your honorable body.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Inspections and Community
Revitalization, dated December 9, 1993, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Inspections and Community Revitalization be, and
he hereby is, authorized to issue a change order, changes resulting in a net
increase in the amount of $50,000.00, as more fully described in the above
communication, for work relating to G. E. Plant a/k/a 1489 Fillmore.
PASSED.
AYES- Bakos, Collins, Coppola, Fahey, Franczyk, Higgins, Perla, Pitts- 8.
NOES- Amos, Bell, Zuchlewski- 3.
No. 67
Gail Plato - Request Demolition of 30 Cottage St.
Item No. 171, C.C.P. 9/7/93
With regard to the above subject please be advised as of November
19, 1993, WGR - TV, Channel 2, has agreed to sponsor a project to rehab the
entire project. A request has been made to this Department to demolish 1/3 of
the fire damaged portion of this dwelling on an emergency basis, so that rehab
can proceed. This department will continue to monitor permits and work along
with the Preservation Board.
We trust this will satisfy your inquiry.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 68
HOME Funds for 696 Seneca Street
Consistent with the attached BURA item, the Department of Inspections
and Community Revitalization hereby requests Common Council approval to provide
$100,000 in HOME Program funding for the rehabilitation of 696 Seneca Street.
The details of the proposed project are included in the attached
materials. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate
to contact David E. Pawlik, of my department at ext. 4009.
Thank you for your consideration and support.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
No. 69
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective 12/6/93 in the Department of Inspections
& Community Revitalization, Mark D. Blake, 158 Dundee, Buffalo, New York 14220,
to the position of Combustion Inspector, Provisional, at the Maximum starting
salary of $32,051.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
No. 70
Memorandum of Agreement City of Buffalo & Local 71 International Union of
Operating Engineers
July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1995
Attached please find a Memorandum of Agreement between the City
of Buffalo and Local 71, International Union of Operating Engineers, for the
contract period July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1995.
This Agreement is applicable to approximately 43 employees, and provides
a 4% salary increase for the fiscal year 1993-1994, and a 5% salary increase
for the fiscal year 1994-1995. Cost savings will be realized by modifications
to the core medical insurance coverage, increasing the medical in-lieu payment,
and by new contractual language concerning employee notification of status
changes and duplication of health insurance coverage. Productivity improvements
will be realized through new procedures concerning sick leave notification and
an employee's return from a medical leave of absence. This Agreement also
contains modifications to longevity and vacation payments.
This Agreement with Local 71 means successor Agreements have been reached
with all City unions (including BURA) except the Building Inspectors. These
Agreements are for the following periods:
Local 650 July 1, 1992 - June 30, 1995
AFSCME Local 264 July 1, 1991 - June 30, 1995
Teamsters Local 264 July 1, 1993 - June 30, 1995
Crossing Guards Assoc. July 1, 1993 - June 30, 1994
Police Benevolent Assoc. July 1, 1992 - June 30, 1995
Firefighters, Local 282 July 1, 1992 - June 30, 1994
(Arbitration Award)
BURA July 1, 1993 - June 30, 1995
The City is currently negotiating with the Building Inspectors for the
contract period beginning July 1, 1993, and expects to reach an agreement in
the near future.
Your approval of this Memorandum of Agreement is respectfully requested.
Mr. Fahey moved:
That the communication from the Department of Administration and Finance,
dated December 9, 1993, be received and filed; and
That the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Buffalo and Local 71
International Union of Operating Engineers, for the contract period July 1,
1993 through June 30, 1995 be approved and ratified.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 71
Prepayment of Lease for 189 Tonawanda St.
The City of Buffalo has a lease agreement with the 189 Tonawanda
Street Corporation to rent the facility at the same address through June 30,
1997. The facility houses the towing and storage and parking meters and
enforcement functions of the Division of Parking Enforcement.
The lease requires annual rental payments of $200,000 with increases in
those payments equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index (C.P.I.) for
the prior year, effective July 1, 1994, July 1, 1995, and July 1, 1996.
The lease also provides the City with an option to purchase the facility
for $1,500,000.
The partners of 189 Tonawanda Street Corporation (the partners) have
approached the City with an offer to accept prepayment of the lease at a
discounted amount. Assuming annual C.P.I. increases of 2.7%, the total City
payments under the lease will be $732,987. 14. The partners have offered to
accept full prepayment of the lease for $633,886.53. In addition, the partners
have offered to subtract the amount of such prepayment from any future purchase
price for the facility to which the City and the partners may agree.
For your information, the partners are George Panepinto, Peter R. Elia,
and Robert Elia.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body approve an amendment to the current
lease that provides for the changes outlined above.
A transfer of funds needed for the prepayment of the lease also has been
prepared and submitted for your approval.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES
No. 72
G. Ritz - Complaints on Civil Service Process
Item No. 79, C.C.P. November 30, 1993
I am responding to clarify the inquiry of Grace L. Ritz and her
interview with the Division of Substance Abuse Services.
It is my understanding that Joseph Mazza, Director of the Division of
Substance Abuse Services, interviewed Ms. Ritz on Wednesday, November 10, 1993
for a Counselor III position. It is also my understanding that Mr. Mazza, in
fact, did not state that a minority candidate would be hired for the position
at the Genesee-Moselle Counseling Clinic. In fact, what transpired was
informing Ms. Ritz that she would be working in the minority community, with a
minority client caseload. It was also stated to Ms. Ritz that several other
openings were available within the Division.
The fact of the matter is that Grace L. Ritz scored #1 on the Civil
Service list and was being considered for the opening at the Genesee-Moselle
Counseling Clinic After interviewing the top three candidates, a decision was
made not to hire Ms. Ritz. Although she was a qualified candidate, it was my
Division head's opinion and recommendation that someone else was more well
suited for the position. It is also standard procedure in therapeutic
programming to insure cohesiveness and clinical expertise. I was also assured
by my staff that great clinical rationale and thinking went into this decision.
It is also my understanding that Mr. Mazza would be very willing to be
present to answer any questions regarding the process and the actual interview
of this individual.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 73
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective December 6, 1993 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Substance Abuse Services, Dolores Barrett, 101 Culver
Road, Buffalo 14220, to the position of Counselor III, Permanent, at the
Intermediate starting salary of $23,710.00.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 74
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective December 6, 1993 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Substance Abuse Services Jacqueline Ostanski, 80
Hazelwood, Buffalo 14215, to the position of Counselor III, Permanent, at the
Intermediate, Starting Salary of $ 23,110.00.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 75
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective December 6, 1993 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Substance Abuse Services, Willie Johnson, 202 East
Amherst St., Buffalo 14214, to the position of Counselor III, Temporary, at the
Intermediate Starting Salary of $24,466.00.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 76
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective December 6, 1993 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Substance Abuse Services, Robert Parrish 40 Brantford,
Buffalo, 14222, to the position of Counselor III, Permanent, at the
Intermediate starting salary of $24,466.00.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
No. 77
Preferred List For Position of Sign Inspector
Per your request of November 23, 1993 attached please find a photocopy
of the preferred list for the position of Sign Inspector which was adopted on
July 1, 1992 and contained the name of Mr. Anthony Marzo.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 78
G. Ritz - Complaints on Civil Service Process
Item #79 C.C.P. November 30, 1993
The records of this office show Ms. Grace Ritz placed #1 on the
eligible list for COUNSELOR III adopted on October 6, 1993. Ms. Ritz's name
was certified for appointment to the Department of Human Resources in
accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Law and Rules. The interview
process and final selection of candidates for appointment is the responsibility
of the appointing authority, in this case, the Department of Human Resources,
Division of Substance Abuse Services and any questions relative to interview
and selection procedures should be directed to the Commissioner of Human
Resources and the Director of Substance Abuse Services.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
No. 79
Board of Education Custodian/Engineer Contracts
Item #157 C.C.P. November 30, 1993
It is my belief that the way we manage the physical operation
of school buildings has all of the advantages of privatization and all of the
advantages of direct employment but few of the disadvantages of either one.
You should know that the Contract to maintain a school building is the
result of applying rates negotiated through the Collective Bargaining Process
to particular tasks, such as; cleaning, plowing, lawn care. Each building is
different in size and often contains unique facilities, such as; pools and
cafeterias. When the established criteria is applied uniformly to all
buildings, each building has a unique Contract to address its particular needs.
The managers of these Contracts, the Engineer-Custodians, are direct employees
of the Board of Education and are assigned to the buildings on the basis of
Seniority. It is their responsibility to provide the necessary services to
meet the requirements of the contract.
Any comparison between the Buffalo School District and New York City is
totally inappropriate. Visitors from all over the country invariably mention
the remarkable condition of our aging building stock. This is primarily due to
the efforts of our Engineer-Custodians.
Our school buildings are used extensively outside of normal instructional
hours (Lighted Schoolhouse, Bob Lanier Program, Community Schools, etc.) but
they should be utilized far more. The opportunity to use the school buildings
is available to everyone and a procedure is in place to apply for their use.
There has never been to my knowledge a lack of cooperation from the Custodians
to open school buildings outside of normal instructional hours.
My experience indicates that the direct control of building operations
afforded us by the Engineer-Custodian works well on a day to day basis and is
invaluable in emergencies, such as; power failures, water and sewer breakdowns,
winter conditions, etc. They have risen to the occasion many times in my memory
where others may have faltered.
The New York State Legislature did not throw out the Private Contracts of
the New York City Custodians.
Few complaints have been generated in regard to the Buffalo situation
because unlike New York City, few complaints are justified.
I believe the system is efficient, cost effective and should be
maintained. Therefore, I ask that you reconsider your request of the State
Legislature to nullify the existing Contracts.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.
FROM THE CITY CLERK
No. 80
Notice of Hearing
Rename the Eagle Ramp as the "Robert B. Adam Ramp"
(Item No. 1, C.C.P., November 30, 1993)
I hereby inform you that a public hearing has been scheduled to
be held before the Common Council at its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December
14, 1993, at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber. The notices of hearing were
published in the Buffalo News on Friday, December 3, 1993, and Friday, December
10, 1993, and copies of said publications are attached hereto.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 81
Take From the Table
Rename the Eagle Ramp as the "Robert B. Adam Ramp"
(Item No. 1, C.C.P. November 30, 1993)
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item which is the subject of a
hearing scheduled for this day before the Common Council, is hereby taken from
the table, and is now before the Common Council for its consideration.
Seconded by Mr. Bell.
ADOPTED.
No. 82
Hearing
Rename the Eagle Ramp as the "Robert B. Adam Ramp"
(Item No. 1, C.C.P. November 30, 1993)
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item is properly before the Common
Council and the hearing be opened.
CARRIED.
Appearances in Favor - Thomas Gallagher, Director of Pkg Bd.
Paul Weaver, Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps
Keith Alfort - A M & A's
Mr. Fahey moved that the hearing be closed.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey moved that this Common Council, after holding the required
public hearing, hereby Re-names the Eagle Ramp as the "Robert B. Adam Ramp",
and the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to notify the Erie County Division
of Planning, the Erie County Commissioner of Finance, the Buffalo City Planning
Board, the Commissioner of Assessment of the City of Buffalo, the City Division
of Planning, the City Division of Engineering and the Main Branch of the
U.S.P.S. in Buffalo, by certified copy as required by Section 286-5 of the Code
of the City of Buffalo.
Seconded by Mr. Bell.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 83
Snow Fighting Equipment
Attached is an inspection of the Department of Street Sanitation's
Snow Fighting Equipment performed by the Buffalo Common Council.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
No. 84
Mayor Reported Out of State
I transmit herewith a communication received by me from the Mayor,
reporting his absence from the state, Wednesday, December 3, 1993 until,
Wednesday, December 15, 1993.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 85
Items Returned Without Approval/Disapproval
I transmit herewith a list of items passed by the Council at their
meeting of Tuesday, November 30, 1993. Said items were presented to the Mayor
for his signature on Thursday, December 2, 1993. The items were returned to the
City Clerk without approval or disapproval on Tuesday, December 14, 1993, and
are deemed effective Tuesday, December 14, 1993.
ITEM # MEETING DATE SUBJECT
7 11/30/93 Interfund Cash Loan
11 11/30/93 Result private sale 34 Marshall
20 11/30/93 Release Constr. & Maint. Bond 155 Rano
21 11/30/93 Claim for Wages - Various Employees
22 11/30/93 Maint. Agree. Bailey-Broadway/Walden
23 11/30/93 Bids - Watermains - Hillary & Potters
26 11/30/93 Correct Bond Acct. - St. Columba Sq.
27 11/30/93 Engage Engineer- Traffic Impact Inner Harbor
29 11/30/93 Energy Savings - Buffalo River Improve Corp.
46 11/30/93 Transfer Title 326 High - BURA to City
53 11/30/93 Memo of Agreement - Crossing Guards
73 11/30/93 BEDC - Sale of 949 Genesee - Land Bank
87 11/30/93 Appt. Sr. D.P. Equip. Oper. (Inter)(Compt)
88 11/30/93 Appt. Sign Inspector (Max)(PW)
91 11/30/93 Lease Agreement - Penn Adv. Billboards
92 11/30/93 Lease/Purchase CES/Way (Compt)
99 11/30/93 Forgive Water Charges - 51 Amsterdam
130 11/30/93 Lease Parcel 8C - Main/Virginia (HRG HELD)
143 11/30/93 Incr. Appropriation - Inv. & Stores
144 11/30/93 Incr. Appropriation - Real Estate
145 11/30/93 Transfer Funds - Engineering
152 11/30/93 Disch. C.S. - Sal. Ord. Local 264 Caulkers
153 11/30/93 Disch. C.S. Sal. & Wage Schedule - Caulkers
156 11/30/93 Payment of Certain Small Claims
160 11/30/93 Crime Watch Signs - Auburn
162 11/30/93 Ord. Amend.- Ch. 35 - C.S. Exam Fees
163 11/30/93 Ord. Amend.- Ch. 175(35) - Fees
165 11/30/93 Apply for contract - Preserv. Bd Data Base
172 11/30/93 Steer Rest. Use 3155 Main - Rest. (HRG
HELD)
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 86
Disposition of City Records
The following departments have requested to dispose of City Records
as indicated on the attached forms. Based on the information provided I have
authorized the disposition of these records in my capacity as City Records
Management Officer
Assessment Dept.
Human Resources - Div. for Youth
Administration & Finance - Parking Enforcement
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 87
Auto Allowance
The following departments have filed the required certificate
relative to the granting of automobile transportation allowances for employees
in their respective departments:
Human Resources Dept. - Denis C. Green
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 88
Liquor License Applications
Attached hereto are communications from persons applying for liquor
licenses from the Erie County Alcohol Beverage Control Board.
Address Business Name Owner's Name
307 Bryant St. Just Pasta Just Pasta Inc.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 89
Leaves of Absence Without Pay
I transmit herewith notifications received by me, reporting the
granting of the leaves of absence without pay, in the various departments as
listed:
Public Works- Richard Rott , Kathleen Carbohn
Administration and Finance- Marlene Jackson
Human Resources- Christa Michalski
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 90
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:
Board of Stadium and Auditorium
Buffalo Sewer Authority
City Planning Board
Emergency Medical Services Board
Municipal Housing Authority
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 91
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 December 7, 1993 in the Department of Common
Council, Janice L. Polk, 208 Loring Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214, to the position of
Intern IV, Seasonal, at the Flat starting salary of $ 6.00 hr.
No. 92
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.
DEPARTMENT OF STADIUM & AUDITORIUM
Appointment effective December 2, 1993 in the Department of Stadium
& Auditorium, Division of Memorial Auditorium, to the position of Laborer I,
Seasonal at the Flat starting salary of $6.22 hr.
Raymond J. Bojanowski, 392 Weimer St., Buffalo, 14206
Thomas Long, 14 Yale Pl., Buffalo, 14210
Appointment effective December 6, 1993 in the Department of Stadium &
Auditorium, Division of Memorial Auditorium, Margaret Bugaj, 31 Parkview St.,
Buffalo, 14210, to the position of Laborer I, Seasonal, at the Flat starting
salary of $6.22 hr.
DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT & CONTROL
Appointment effective December 8, 1993 in the Department of Audit
and Control, Division of Real Estate, Denise Gillig, 137 Hollywood Buffalo, New
York 14220, to the position of Account Clerk Stenographer, Temporary, at the
Minimum starting salary of $20,716.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointment effective December 3, 1993 in the Department of Public
Works, Division of Buildings, Michael G. Coniglio, 138 Folger Street, Buffalo
14220, to the position of Second Class Stationary Engineer, Temporary, at the
Flat starting salary of $5.63 hr.
Appointment effective November 29, 1993 in the Department of Public
Works, Division of Water, Ronald J. Czworka, 126 Hartwell Road, Buffalo, 14216,
to the position of Water Service Worker, Seasonal, at the Flat starting salary
of $ 6.26/Hr.
Appointment effective November 24 1993 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Buildings, Rodney J. Martz, 98 Alsace Avenue, Buffalo 14220, to the
position of Senior 1st Class Stationary Engineer, Temporary, at the Flat
starting salary of $7.33 hr.
Appointment effective December 3, 1993 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Buildings, to the position of Senior First Class Stationary
Engineer, Temporary, at the Flat starting salary of $ 7.33 hr.
James C. Bugman, Sr., 163 Mariemont Ave., Buffalo 14220
William J. Collins Jr., 343 Newburgh Ave., Buffalo 14215
Appointment effective December 7, 1993 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Buildings, Charles R. Isch, 288 Marilla Street, Buffalo 14220, to
the position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer, Temporary, at the Flat
starting salary of $7.33 hr.
Appointment effective December 9, 1993 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Buildings, Kurt S. Preisigke, 146 Downing Street, Buffalo 14220, to
the position of Laborer I, Temporary, at the Minimum starting salary of $ 8.59
hr.
Appointment effective December 6, 1993 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Water, Karen M. Ford, 200 Hamburg Street, Buffalo, 14204, to the
position of Account Clerk-Typist, Temporary, at the Minimum starting salary of
$20,120.
Appointment effective December 7, 1993 in the Department of Public Works,
Division of Water, Brian D. Mann, 142 Ryan Street Buffalo, 14220, to the
position of Maintenance Assistant- Water Temporary, at the Minimum starting
salary of $21,255.
Appointment effective November 29, 1993 in the Department of Public
Works, Division of Water, Frank Mangione, Jr., 221 Roesch Avenue, Buffalo,
14207, to the position of Assistant Water Distribution Superintendent,
Temporary, at the Minimum starting salary of $ 32,924.
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
Appointment effective December 2, 1993 in the Department of Parks,
Division of Recreation, John Kubala, 25 Bridgeman, Buffalo 14207, to the
position of Refrigeration Plant Engineer, Seasonal at the Flat starting salary
of $ 6.91 hr.
Appointment effective December 4, 1993 in the Department of Parks,
Division of Recreation, Joan Disbrow, 171 Villa Ave., Buffalo 14216, to the
position of Special Service Instructor III, Temporary, at the Flat starting
salary of $16.38.
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Appointment effective November 24, 1993 in the Department of Police,
Deborah J Brunner, 23 Bolton Place, Buffalo 14210 to the position of Civilian
School Crossing Guard TSAR, Seasonal at the Minimum Starting Salary of $5.49 hr
Appointment effective November 22, 1993 in the Department of Police to
the position of Police Lieutenant, Permanent, at the Flat Starting Salary of
$45,107.
Gregg Blosat, 666 West Ferry #32, Buffalo 14222
Genevieve Fahmer, 463 Victoria Blvd., Kenmore 14217
Michael Arcara, 8 Brimfield Court, West Seneca 14224
Appointment effective November 22, 1993 in the Department of Police, to
the position of Police Lieutenant, Permanent Contingent, at the Flat starting
salary of $45,107.
Mark Makowski, 185 South Lane, Grand Island 14072
Lynda Oberkrieser, 47 Hillside, Buffalo 14210
David Mann Jr., 643 Fulton, Buffalo 14210
Appointment effective November 22, 1993 in the Department of Police,
Thomas Krug, 1034 Old Eden-Evans Center Rd Angola 14006 to the position of
Police Captain, Permanent, at the Flat starting salary of $51,680.
Appointment effective November 22, 1993 in the Department of Police,
Crystalea Burns-Pelletier, 8674 Bonview Terrace, Clarence, 14031, to the
position of Police Captain, Permanent Contingent, at the Flat starting salary
of $51,680.
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Appointment effective December 1, 1993 in the Department of Law
Lisa M. Lickfeld, 21 Choate Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220, to the position of
Typist, Permanent, at the Minimum starting salary of $19,252.
DEPARTMENT OF STREET SANITATION
Appointment effective December 13, 1993 in the Department of Street
Sanitation, to the position of Laborer II, Seasonal, at the Flat starting
salary of $6.92 per hr.
Peter J. Aramini, 260 Ludington, Buffalo, New York 14206
Timothy F. Donovan, 57 Susan Lane, Buffalo, New York 14220
Patrick T. Driscoll, 138 Bloomfield, Buffalo, New York 14220
Willis L. Jones, Jr., 30 Poultney Ave., Buffalo, New York 14215
Shannon V. Long, 134 Ramsdell Ave., Buffalo, New York 14216
Carmen T. Pace, 328 Grant Street, Buffalo, New York 14213
Jeffrey W. Snyder, 106 Pacific St., Buffalo, New York 14207
Robert J. Sumera, Jr., 180 Miller Ave., Buffalo, New York 14211
John Thomas, 38 A Altruria St., Buffalo, NY 14220
Marc. A. Tuzzalo, 29 Mariemont Ave., Buffalo, New York 14220
Larry L. Walker, 25 Oxford Pl., Buffalo, New York 14204
Appointment effective December 6, 1993 in the Department of Street
Sanitation, Brian D. Wells, 110 Whitfield Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14220, to
the position of Laborer II, Permanent, at the Minimum starting salary of $78.59
day.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
Appointment effective November 15, 1993 in the Department of
Administration
and Finance, Division of Parking Enforcement, to the position of Parking
Enforcement Officer, Temporary, at the Flat starting salary of $6.22 hr.
Kenneth J. Stroud, Sr., 139 Arden Ave., Buffalo 14215
Brian D. Lackenmier, 23 Rutland Ave., Buffalo 14220
Ronald P. Anderson, 1497 Broadway, Buffalo 14212
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Appointment effective November 29, 1993 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Youth, to the position of Attendant, Temporary, at the
Flat starting salary of $4.42/hr.
Dianne M. Black, 249 St. Lawrence Apt. 1, Buffalo 14216
Darlene A. Brown, 41 Oxford, Buffalo 14209
Keay L. Miles, 64 Moselle, Buffalo 14211
Timothy M. Parks, 243 Villa, Buffalo 14216
Appointment effective December 1, 1993 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Youth to the position of Attendant, Temporary, at the
Flat starting salary of $4.42/hr.
Rose C. Aquilina, 145 Dorchester Rd., Buffalo 14213
Joseph D. Baran, 64 Vernon Pl., Buffalo 14214
Camille Cammarata, 163 Tacoma, Buffalo 14216
Thomas Ciocca, 107 18th St., Buffalo 14213
Antonio Coleman, 582 Northland, Buffalo 14211
Mary Geraci, 29 Elam Pl., Buffalo 14214
Donna Haeick, 46 Cunard, Buffalo 14216
Ida Hall, 196 Crescent, Buffalo 14214
Demetrius Perez, 212 Loring, Buffalo 14214
Charles Robbins, 22 Oxford, Buffalo 14209
Alice Williams, 159 Durham, Buffalo 14215
Appointment effective December 3, 1993 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Youth to the position of Attendant, Temporary, at the
Flat starting salary of $4.42/hr.
Isaac Johnson, 55 Hamlin, Buffalo, 14208
Caroline Kosakiewicz, 262 Eden, Buffalo 14220
Anthony Lark, 78 Vernon, Buffalo 14214
Franklin McClellan, 20 Hamlin, Buffalo 14208
Melissa Robertson, 69 Goulding, Buffalo 14208
Michael Blake, 77 Spaulding, Buffalo 14220
Alice Davis, 420 Moselle, Buffalo 14215
Appointment effective December 7, 1993 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Youth, to the position of Attendant, Temporary, at the
Flat starting salary of $4.42/hr.
Angeline Cipolla, 8 Hertel Apt 604, Buffalo 14207
James LaBruna, 104 Elk, Buffalo 14210
Josette LaBruna, 43 Bremen, Buffalo 14213
Linda Marchese, 191 Hodge, Buffalo 14222
Catherine Snyder, 25 Knox, Buffalo 14216
Dawn Kurcz, 56 Sirrett, Buffalo 14220
Kelley Curran, 56 Crystal, Buffalo 14220
Daniel Mercado, 40 Coit, Buffalo 14206
Anne Nicpon, 45 Titus, Buffalo 14212
Melanie Parker, 754 Smith, Buffalo 14206
Michelle Parker, 775 Smith, Buffalo 14206
Clare Rajewski, 115 Quincy, Buffalo 14212
James Welsh, 207 Oneida, Buffalo 14206
David Celano, 1173 Hertel, Buffalo 14206
Appointment effective November 29, 1993 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Youth, to the position of Lifeguard, Seasonal, at the
Flat starting salary of $5.20/hr
David N. Hemingway, 344 Linwood, Buffalo 14209
Jeremy A. Kilduff, 217 Summit, Buffalo 14214
Appointment effective December 1, 1993 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Youth to the position of Supervisor, Temporary, at the
Flat starting salary of $5.20 hr.
Shirley D. Amos-James, 546 Suffolk, Buffalo 14215
Dwayne K. Knight, 546 Northampton, Buffalo 14208
David Shamrock, 86 Commonwealth, Buffalo 14216
Joanne M. Syracuse, 88 Wellington, Buffalo 14216
Carmella Trippi, 26 Woodette, Buffalo 14207
Appointment effective December 3, 1993 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Youth to the position of Supervisor, Temporary, at the
Flat starting salary of $5.20/hr
Irma Cole, 201 East Amherst, Buffalo 14214
LeMar Robinson, 17 Hamlin, Buffalo 14208
Appointment effective December 7, 1993 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Youth to the position of Lifeguard, Seasonal, at the
Flat starting salary of $5.20/hr.
Maurice Clemmons, 91 Marigold, Buffalo 14201
Paulette Reslow, 128 Greeley, Buffalo 14207
John Rodriguez, 215 Efner, Buffalo 14201
Dennis Sanders, 40 Fosdick, Buffalo 14209
Jeffrey Dziedzic, 16 Glenn, Buffalo, 14206
Appointment effective December 7, 1993 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Youth to the position of Supervisor, Temporary, at the
Flat starting salary of $ 5.20/hr.
Melissa Nicpon, 753 Smith, Buffalo 14206
Josephine LaBruna, 43 Bremen, Buffalo 14213
Appointment effective November 29, 1993 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Youth, Nancy Standish-Grzebielucha, 68 Crescent Avenue,
Buffalo, 14214, to the position of Community Aide, Temporary, at the Flat
starting salary of $5.46 Hr.
Appointment effective December 6, 1993 in the Department of Human
Resources, Division of Substance Abuse Services, to the position of Counselor
III, Permanent, at the Minimum starting salary of $22,199.00.
Donna M. Gerst, 155 Sixteenth St., Buffalo 14213
Tammy Kriese, 212 Summit Ave., Buffalo 14214
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
Appointment effective December 6, 1993 in the Department of General
Services, Division of Inventory & Stores, Patricia Pinelli, 118 Kenefick St.,
Buffalo, 14220, to the position of Laborer II , Seasonal, at the Flat starting
salary of $6.92/Hr.
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES
NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
No. 93
BFLO. CABLE TELEVISION POLICY BOARD
Request Reappointment of Board Members
The cable Television Policy Board recommends that its standing
members be reappointed as representatives of the Mayor an the Common
Councilmembers (or, at their pleasure, that they appoint replacement as soon as
possible).
Mr. Fahey moved
That the communication of Tony Conrad, Chair, Buffalo Cable TV Policy
Board, dated December 8, 1993, be received and filed; and
That this Common Council does hereby appoint the following individuals as
replacement appointments to the Public Access Television Policy Board:
John E. Smith nominated by Council President Arthur
225 Hastings Ave.
Stan Coleman nominated by Councilmember Amos
108 Leonard St.
Charles McGriff nominated by Councilmember Bell
171 Lexington Ave.
Bruce Ty Shaw nominated by Councilmember Collins
275 Northland
Harry Gartner nominated by Councilmember Coppola
70 Woodward
James Worth nominated by Councilmember Fahey
195 Highgate Ave.
Brian Springer nominated by Councilmember Franczyk
745 Main St.
Tony Conrad nominated by Councilmember LoTempio
129 Prospect
Jay Burney nominated by Councilmember Perla
171 Vermont St.
William Miles nominated by Councilmember Pitts
3 Lafayette Sq.
Barbara Rowe nominated by Councilmember Zuchlewski
393 Bird
ADOPTED.
No. 94
BUFFALO ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CORP.
BEDC Sale of 477-483 Broadway
Neighborhood Commercial Land Bank
In October of 1991, the City sold 124 vacant parcels on various
commercial arterials to BEDC for $335,000 as Phase I of the Neighborhood
Commercial Land Bank.
Pursuant to the Administration Agreement approved by Your Honorable Body
on 10/29/91, all parcels to be re-sold for commercial development by BEDC shall
be submitted for Council approval with prior consultation with the District
Councilmember. Councilmember Pitts was supplied with the attached description
of sale on November 19, 1993.
The BEDC has received an offer to purchase 477-483 Broadway from Drescher
Paper Box, Inc. The property is four (4) contiguous vacant lots on Broadway
near Spring Street adjacent to Drescher's existing facility at 459 Broadway.
Drescher is planning a two-phase 60,000 of expansion of its existing facility
that will require the subject BEDC parcels. The cost of the expansion is
estimated at $1,280,000.
The proposed sale price is $10,000 or $.78 per sq. ft. This site was
previously approved for sale by both BEDC and the Common Council to another
client for the same price. The previous purchaser, Horizon Human Services,
Inc., subsequently withdrew their interest in acquiring this site for a van
garage making it available again.
The proceeds of the proposed sale will be deposited in a trust fund to
maintain and market the remaining parcels and to acquire added parcels from the
City, as per the Agreement. Attached is a description of the transaction.
Your approval is being sought pursuant to the procedure contained in the
Administration Agreement.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
No. 95
ITALIAN HERITAGE & FOOD FESTIVAL
Final Report 1993 Food Festival
Attached is a copy of the greater Buffalo Italian Heritage & Food
Festival's 1993 budget and accounting report as submitted by Ronald A.
Carnevale as per Council Request.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 96
KENSINGTON-BAILEY N.H. S.
Favor Recreation Center-889 Kensington
We are writing in regards to the '889 Kensington" item that appears
on the agenda for Tuesday's Finance Committee meeting.
At Kensington-Bailey Neighborhood Housing Services, we are in favor of
the proposed recreational center at '889 Kensington". We have been part of the
process that has studied that design phase of the project, and we very much
agree that the Kensington-Bailey community needs a recreation center for its
youth.
What we are concerned with, is the funding for the operation &
maintenance of the facility. It has been an area that hasn't been discussed in
detail. At the same time, to our understanding, the bonds for "889 Kensington"
have been sold, essentially ensuring that it will be built. It isn't that we
are not pleased with the selling of the bonds, but we feel a greater emphasis
should be placed on the O & M of "889 Kensington" before serious discussions
are continued on construction.
Again, we support the need for the proposed recreational center, but we
would like to see further discussions held on the O & M of it. Hopefully, the
Finance Committee will start this process.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
No. 97
CHARLES WILLIFORD
Request To Purchase 863 E. Ferry St.
As you are Councilman for the Masten District, I am writing this
correspondence concerning a piece of property situated at 863 E. Ferry Street.
I find it to be in an excellent location as I desire to convert it from it's
present eye-sores condition by siding, painting, and doing all the other kinds
of things that would make it more suitable to the community in particular and
the City of Buffalo in general.
I would like to give my daughter a start at entrepreneurialship so that
she will not be disappointed in an ever increasing job shortage. In a word,
SELF-EMPLOYMENT. I think more parents should get ever more involved in
creating the kinds of positive situations that hold promise, proves enlightning
and instills a sense of worth in the child.
I realize the condition of the building and have the means to correct the
eye-sore. I understand there is an apartment upstairs which I would refurbish
and make a home for my daughter and myself.
I am writing you and requesting your response as to the procedural steps
that I may take to help me obtain this property that is owned by the City of
Buffalo.
I trust that I will hear from you soon in this regard.
Thanking you in advance for your kind consideration in this regard.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE COMPTROLLER.
PETITIONS
No. 98
266 Bryant, Inc., owner, petition to use 427 Elmwood for sales/take-out
restaurant.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD,
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
No. 99
Drescher Paper Box Inc., petition to Rezone 451 Mortimer from R-3 to CM
District for expansion of box co.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD,
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
No. 100
Molly's Pub, owner, petition to use 3199 Main St. for restaurant expansion.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD,
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
No. 101
Marietta Tedesco & Others - Oppose rezoning of 9-13 Toledo Place and 1412-1418
Kenmore Avenue.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
REGULAR COMMITTEES
CLAIMS
HON. BRIAN M. HIGGINS
CHAIRMAN
No. 102
Compromise And Settlement Of
Actions For Personal Injury
That, upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel, the
following actions for personal injury arising out of alleged negligence on the
part of the City, be compromised and settled:
A 1. Mary Chiles and James P. Davis, Esq.
As Attorney $ 3,300.00
A 2. Anna E. Evans $ 2,850.00
A 3. Eddie Thelma Evans and Steven B. Bengart, Esq.
As Attorney $ 8,000.00
A 4. Karyl Gonzales and Donald R. Guerra, Esq.
As Attorney $ 1,500.00
A 5. Michael Karam and John P. Lane, Esq.
As Attorney $ 3,500.00
A 6. Sandra Martin
Check To: Siegel, Kelleher & Kahn, Attorneys $ 8,500.00
A 7. Robert McCalebb and Rosenthal, Siegel, Muenkel
& Wolf, As Attorneys $20,000.00
That checks be drawn on the account of 81-2 General City Charges
100-812-000-00-809 Judgment and Claims Prior Years, payable to the respective
claimants or plaintiffs and their attorneys, if any, hereinabove named, in the
amounts set opposite their names and delivered to them upon execution and
delivery to the Corporation Counsel of proper releases and closing papers.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 103
Property Damage
That upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel, and the
appropriate City Department, the following actions a claims for damage to
property caused by alleged negligence on the part of the City be compromised
and settled:
B 1. Dolores Bell
Claim for damage to a 1975 Chevrolet Impala at 126 East Utica Street when part
of a City owned building next door at 118-120 East Utica Street collapsed on to
the claimants's vehicle parked in the driveway. There is no Insurance Company
involved in the settlement of this claim. $264.06
B 2. Julianna Haendiges
Claim for construction material (specialty bricks) which were mistakenly taken
by Street Sanitation workers at 454 Ashland Avenue. There is no Insurance
Company involved in the settlement of this claim. $108.00
B 3. Peter B. Rose
Claim for damage to a 1970 Chevelle vehicle that was accidentally sprayed with
diesel fuel at the Broadway Garage, 197 Broadway. There is no Insurance
Company involved in the settlement of this claim. $177.20
B 4. Linda Rotolo
Claim for plumbing expenses incurred by the claimant at 189 Ramsdell Avenue.
The sewer line was damaged when the Division of Water was working at the
adjacent property. There is no Insurance Company involved in the settlement of
this claim
$2,027.02
B 5. James A. Tresmond
Claim for eyeglasses that were damaged in the line of duty as a tractor trailer
operator in the Department of Street sanitation. There is no Insurance Company
involved in the settlement of this claim.
$125.00
B 6. Carol Wiles
Claim for damages to a 1989 Buick Century. Sugar was poured into the gas tank
of a supervisor of various summer youth workers after disciplinary actions.
There is no Insurance Company involved in the settlement of this claim
$165.45
B 7. Johnnie Young
Claim for damage to a 1985 Nissan vehicle while it was at the Tonawanda Impound
Garage in the care, custody and control of the City. There is no Insurance
Company involved in the settlement of this claim.
$2,400.00
That checks be drawn on the account of 81-2 General City Charges
100-812-000-00-809 Judgment and Claims Prior Years, payable to the respective
claimants or plaintiffs and their attorneys, if any, hereinabove named, in the
amounts set opposite their names and delivered to them upon execution and
delivery to the Corporation Counsel of proper releases where such releases are
indicated.
PASSED.
*AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
* BELL AND FRANCZYK VOTED IN THE NEGATIVE ON B-5, 6 and 7 ONLY.
No. 104
Miscellaneous
That, upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel and the
appropriate City Department, the following claim be paid:
C 1. Jefferson Insurance Company of New York
This is a claim for an insurance deductible clause in the policy with Jefferson
Insurance Company who insures the City of Buffalo with regard to the Lighted
Schoolhouse Program. Pursuant to contract agreement, Jefferson Insurance has
filed a claim for the $1,000.00 deductible. $ 1,000.00
That checks be drawn on the account of 81-2 General City Charges
100-812-000-00-809 Judgment and Claims Prior Years, payable to the respective
claimants and their attorneys, if any, in the amount set opposite their names,
respectively, and delivered to them upon execution and delivery to the
Corporation Counsel of the proper releases where such releases are indicated.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 105
Miscellaneous Contract
That, upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel and the
appropriate City Department, the following claims be paid:
D 1. C & A Painting Contractors, Inc. and Quinn & McGarry,
P.C. As Attorneys
This is a claim for breach of contract over painting work done during the
rehabilitation of the West Ferry St Bridge in May 1988.
There is no Insurance Company involved in the settlement of this claim.
$ 20,000.00
That checks be drawn on the account of 81-2 General City Charges
100-812-000-00-809 Judgment and Claims Prior Years, payable to the respective
claimants and their attorneys, if any, in the amount set opposite their names,
respectively, and delivered to them upon execution and delivery to the
Corporation Counsel of the proper releases where such releases are indicated.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 106
Miscellaneous Insurance
That, upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel and the
appropriate City Department, the following claims be paid:
E 1. Maureen Minnes
Claim for life insurance coverage under the City of Buffalo's collective
bargaining agreement with Local 650. George Minnes was an active City employee
with the Division of Engineering holding the permanent civil service position
of Sign Inspector. Under the terms of Local Collective Bargaining agreement,
Mr. Minnes was to be insured for $10,000.00. Mr. Minnes was eighty-two years
old at the time of his death on September 26, 1993 and under the terms of the
Group Life Insurance Policy with Companion Life of New York, employees who
reach the age of seventy-five have their insurance coverage reduced to
$3,000.00. $ 7,000.00
That checks be drawn on the account of 81-2 General City Charges
100-812-000-00-809 Judgment and Claims Prior Years, payable to the respective
claimants and their attorneys, if any, in the amount set opposite their names,
respectively, and delivered to them upon execution and delivery to the
Corporation Counsel the proper releases where such releases are indicated.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 107
Miscellaneous Refund/Reimbursement
That, upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel and the
appropriate City Department, the following claims be paid:
F1. Susan M. Fessel
Claim for reimbursement of expenses incurred for food and other
miscellaneous items connected with the injury to Michael J. Fessel who was
working as a lifeguard at the Kensington-Grider Pool. He was assaulted by an
unknown assailant who broke his jaw. There is no Insurance Company involved in
the settlement of this claim. $ 245.13
F2. Chester Franczyk
Claim for prior fiscal year Blue Cross prescription reimbursement per
Fire Contract Article VI, Section 4, for a retired employee of the Fire
Department. $ 154.77
F3. Dale B. Greenwood
Claim for a refund of the proceeds from the auction of the claimant's
vehicle a 1941 Chevrolet on April 10, 1991. The vehicle was auctioned for
$1,125.00, costs incurred to the City for towing and storage was $477.50. The
net proceeds are $647.50 to be distributed as follows:
Dale B. Greenwood $ 94.50
City of Buffalo Parking Violations Bureau $ 553.00
There is no Insurance Company involved in the settlement of this claim.
F4. Jacqueline Kaminski
Claim for reimbursement of monies deducted from Ms. Kaminski's paycheck
in error for medical insurance while working as a Crossing Guard for the City
of Buffalo.
$ 260.00
F 5. Old First Ward Community Center
Item No. 83, C.C.P., 09/21/93
Claim for reimbursement for money paid to National Fuel Company for
heating costs prior to the claimants occupying the building at 62 Republic
Street. This occurred during to construction delays. There is no Insurance
Company involved in the settlement of this claim.
$3,765.32
F 6. Pasquale Pazzuti
Claim for prior fiscal year Blue Cross prescription reimbursement per
Fire Contract Article VI, section 4, for a retired employee of the Fire
Department. $ 118.59
F 7. Scajaquada Little League
Claim for prior fiscal year refund of unused Bingo License #1053 fee paid
due to the cancellation of twenty -three bingo occasions. There is no
Insurance Company involved in the settlement of this claim. $
152.50
That checks be drawn on the account of 81-2 General City Charges
100-812-000-00-809 Judgment and Claims Prior Years, payable to the respective
claimants and their attorneys, if any, in the amount set opposite their names,
respectively, and delivered to them upon execution and delivery to the
Corporation Counsel the proper releases where such releases are indicated.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 108
Miscellaneous Invoices
That, upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel and the
appropriate City Department, the following claims be paid:
G 1. Buffalo Columbus Hospital
Claim for services rendered to Police Officer, James Reese who was
injured on duty and required medical treatment in a prior fiscal year.
$ 201.29
G2. Buffalo General Hospital
Claim for services rendered to Firefighter, William Craft who was injured
on duty and required medical treatment in a prior fiscal year.
$ 224.30
G 3. Joseph Buran, M.D.
Claim for services rendered to Police Officer, Thomas Armitage who was
injured on duty and required medical treatment in a prior fiscal year.
$2,292.84
G 4. Cardiology Group of W.N.Y.
Claim for services rendered to Police Officer, Antonio Manzella who was
injured on duty and required medical treatment in a prior fiscal year.
$3,592.06
G5. Crown Collision
Claim for prior fiscal year Invoice for the repair of P/W Division of
Buildings Van #B-37. The Van was involved in an accident with a private
individual's vehicle on March 5, 1993. The Department of Law settled with the
insurance carrier, National Grange Mutual Insurance Company for the cost of the
repair of the Van. The check was deposited in the General Fund. The repair
invoice was received after the new fiscal year began and therefore must be paid
through claims. $2,116.83
G 6. Data-Mation
Item No. 63, C.C.P., 11/16/93
Claim for prior fiscal year Invoice #6393 for services rendered to the
City Clerk's Office for the printing of dog summonses in February 1991.
$1,960.00
G 7. Elmwood Tank & Piping Corporation
Claim for prior fiscal year Invoice #T18821 for services rendered to the
Police Department and Invoice #T17091 for services rendered to the Fire
Department. $2,614.16
G 8. Robert Erickson, D.O.
Claim for services rendered to Firefighter, P. Britzzalaro in a prior
fiscal year. $ 129.10
G 9. Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Company
Claim for prior fiscal year Invoices #161101, #0424001, #0569001,
#0629001, #1049001, #1883001 and #0422001 for services rendered to the
Department of Law. $ 361.25
G 10. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
Item No. 45, C.C.P., 11/30/93
Claim for prior fiscal year final bill for services associated with City
owned property at 2038 Genesee Street. Due to stalled renovation plans,
electric service was terminated on June 21, 1993 by Community Development.
Niagara Mohawk did not perform a final meter reading until August 5, 1993.
$ 103.72
G 11. Price Waterhouse
Item No. 78, C.C.P., 07/20/93
Claim for prior fiscal year invoice for the contract for the Housing
Preservation Study. Due to a technical error the contract was not executed but
Price Waterhouse started work on the project.
$15,000.00
G 12. Schaefer Plumbing Supply Company, Inc.
Claim for prior fiscal year Invoice #19102 for services rendered to the
Division of Buildings at the Delaware Park Casino.
$1,522.08
G 13. Shepard's/McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Claim for prior fiscal year Invoice #IR033622 for services rendered to
the Department of Law. $ 738.80
G 14. Sisters of Charity Hospital
Claim for services rendered to Firefighter, Jan Young who was injured on
duty and required medical treatment in a prior fiscal year. $
661.89
G 15. Beverly F. Stewart, P.T.
Claim for services rendered to Firefighter. Chester Pawarski who was
injured on duty and required medical treatment in a prior fiscal year.
$ 112.59
G 16. University Radiology at E.C.M.C., P.C.
Claim for services rendered to Police Officer, Kenneth Barney who was
injured on duty and required medical treatment in a
prior fiscal year. $ 142.55
That checks be drawn on the account of 81-2 General City Charges
100-812-000-00-809 Judgment and Claims Prior Years, payable to the respective
claimants and their attorneys, if any, in the amount set opposite their names,
respectively, and delivered to them upon execution and delivery to the
Corporation Counsel of the proper releases where such releases are indicated.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 109
Miscellaneous Payroll -
That, upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel and the
appropriate City Department, the following claims be paid:
H 1. David Calamita
Claim for a prior fiscal year adjustment of a salary increment for an
employee of P/W Division of Buildings Mechanical Services. The claimant was
laid off for a period of time and his starting date in terms of increment wage
steps was not computed and now the adjusted payment must he paid through
claims.
$ 156.72
H 2. Ann Capizzi
Claim for a prior fiscal year dental in lieu payment for a retired City
employee. Due to a clerical error the employee was omitted from the list
submitted for payment In the proper fiscal year.
$ 120.00
H 3. James C. Cavanaugh
Claim for a prior fiscal year dental in lieu payment for a laid off City
employee. Due to a clerical error the employee was omitted from the list
submitted for payment in tide proper fiscal year.
$ 187.50
H 4. William Delano
Claim for a prior fiscal year medical/dental in lieu payment for a Police
Officer of the City of Buffalo $ 550.00
H 5. Patrick McNamara
Claim for a prior fiscal year medical in lieu payment for an employee of
Inspections and Community Revitalization.
$ 240.00
H 6. Stephen J. Palmisano
Prior fiscal year difference in pay claim for acting time for performing
the duties of Principal Architect for the period January 15, 1993 to June 30;
1993 pursuant to a grievance arbitration award PERB Case #A93-202 dated
November 12, 1993. $1,718.64
H 7. Aloysius Skierczynski
Claim for a prior fiscal year medical in lieu payment for a retired City
employee. Due to a clerical error the employee was omitted from the list
submitted for payment in the proper fiscal year.
$ 360.00
That checks be drawn on the account of 81-2 General City Charges Fund No.
81300809 Judgment and Claims Prior Years, payable to the respective claimants
or plaintiffs and their attorneys, hereinabove named, in the amounts set
opposite their names and delivered to them upon the delivery of the proper
releases where indicated.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 110
Report To Claims Committee
I 1. Jenny Ball
Item No. 98, C.C.P., 10/05/93
On June 22, 1989, Jenny Ball was riding her bicycle near the corner of
Colvin and Colton. At the corner, there was a depression between the curb and
sidewalk. This was in a grassy area and not in the street or on the sidewalk.
Ms. Ball rode her bicycle across this area and fell. The lawsuit is still
pending.
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common
Council without recommendation.
Mr. Higgins now moved:
The approval of the claim of Jenny Ball in the amount $800.00
That checks be drawn on the account of 81-2 General City Charges
100-812-000-00-809 Judgment and Claims Prior Year', payable to the respective
claimants or plaintiffs and their attorneys hereinabove named, in the amounts
set opposite their names and delivered to them upon the delivery of the proper
releases where indicated.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 111
Report To The Claims Committee
I 2. Joseph F. Giglia
This claim was tabled at the Claims Committee Meetings of June 29, 1993
and September 28, 1993.
Mr. Giglia is claiming damage to his roof at 2152 Seneca Street from
overhanging tree branches from a City owned tree. There is no prior written
notice of a hazardous condition on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mr.
Giglia's claim is for $695.00 to the roof and $175.00 to merchandise for a
total of $870.00.
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common
Council without recommendation.
Mr. Higgins now moved that the above item be received and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 112
Report To The Claims Committee
I 3. David S. Sikorski
This claim was tabled at the Claims Committee Meeting of June 29, 1993
waiting for a report from the Division of Water.
A few years ago Destro Brothers installed new sidewalks and curbs on
Frank Street and they also resurfaced the street. Mr. Sikorski claims that his
water shut off risor was improperly installed and ultimately led to a shifting
and breakage in his water line. His bill from the plumber to replace the line
and curb box is in the amount of $1,600.00.
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common
Council without recommendation.
Mr. Higgins now moved:
The approval of the claim of David S. Sikorski in the amount of $1,600.00
That checks be drawn on the account of 81-2 General City Charges
100-812-000-00-809 Judgment and Claims Prior Years, payable to the respective
claimants and plaintiffs and their attorneys, if any, hereinabove named, in the
amounts set opposite their names and delivered to them upon execution and
delivery to the Corporation Counsel of proper releases and closing papers.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 113
Report To The Claims Committee
I 4. Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority
Item No. 89, C.C.P., 07/06/93
Claim for prior fiscal year payment of the City Subsidy for the State
Low-Income Housing Program unpaid deficit of $358,009.95 for City fiscal year
July 1, 1990 to June 30, 1991 and $483,521.66 for City fiscal year July 1, 1991
to June 30, 1992 for a total of $841,531.61.
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common
Council without recommendation.
The approval of the claim of the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority in
the amount of $841,531.61
That checks be drawn on the proper account payable to the respective claimant
hereinabove named, in the amount hereinabove stated.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
CIVIL SERVICE
HON. JAMES W. PITTS
CHAIRMAN
No. 114
Amend Salary Ordinance Amendment
Department of Fire
(Item No. 139, C.C.P., Nov. 16, 1993)
That this Common Council directs the Department of Administration
and Finance to prepare an amendment to the Salary Ordinance for the Department
of Fire, removing (3) Assistant Fire Alarm Dispatcher positions; and
That the amended Salary Ordinance for the Department of Fire be submitted
to this Common Council as soon as is practicable for final approval by this
body.
ADOPTED.
No. 115
Overtime Pay/Deputy Police Commissioner
(Item # 92 CCP Sep 21, 1993)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 116
Overtime Pay Deputy Police Commissioner
(Item # 93 CCP Sep 21, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 117
Overtime Pay Deputy Police Commissioner
(Item # 94 CCP Sep 21, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 118
Overtime Pay Deputy Police Commissioner (Pol)
(Item # 59 CCP Oct 5, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 119
Budget Deficit/World Games Overtime (Compt)
(Item # 18 CCP Oct 5, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 120
Overtime Pay-Deputy Police Commissioners (Compt)
(Item # 25 CCP Nov 3, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 121
NYS Criminal Justice/Funding Police Overtime World Games
(Item # 95 CCP Nov 3, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 122
NYS Criminal Justice/
Funding Exempt Employees/World Games
(Item # 96 CCP Nov 3, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 123
Request Report On Report Technician Promotional Exam
(Item # 195 CCP Sep 7, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 124
Information/Report Technician Promotional Exam (CSC)
(Item # 63 CCP Nov 30, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 125
Appointment
Audit & Control/Assistant Auditor
That Communication No 16 Oct 19, 1993 be received and filed and
the Provisional appointment of Ronald N. Lunghino stated above at the
Intermediate salary $25,942.00 effective on Aug 11, 1993 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 126
Information/ Appt. Supervising Hearing Examiner (A&F)
(Item # 54 CCP Nov 30, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 127
Appointment
Audit & Control/Assistant Auditor
That Communication No 21 CCP Nov 16, 1993 be received and filed
and the Provisional appointment of Christine M. Petschke stated above at the
Intermediate salary $25,942.00 effective on Sep 28, 1993 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 128
Appointment
Audit & Control/Systems Support Analyst
That Communication No 15 CCP Nov 30, 1993 be received and filed
and the Permanent appointment of Ellen Kelly stated above at the Maximum salary
$37,552.00 effective on Nov 22, 1993 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 129
Appointment
Audit & Control/Systems Analyst
That Communication No 16 CCP Nov 30, 1993 be received and filed
and the Permanent appointment of James Seguin stated above at the Maximum
salary $37,552.00 effective on Nov 22, 1993 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 130
Appointment
Assessment/Senior Clerk
That Communication No 17 CCP Nov 30, 1993 be received and filed
and the Provisional appointment of Florence M. Nowicki stated above at the
Maximum salary $22,780.00 effective on Nov 12, 1993 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 131
Appointment
Human Resources/Stenographer
That Communication No 58 CCP Nov 30, 1993 be received and filed
and the Temporary appointment of Sharon A. Fay stated above at the Intermediate
salary $20,753.00 effective on Nov 18, 1993 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 132
Appointment
Human Resources/Typist
That Communication No 59 CCP Nov 30, 1993 be received and filed
and the Permanent appointment of Christine Carr stated above at the Maximum
salary $21,352.00 effective on Nov 9, 1993 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 133
Appointment
Human Resources/Assistant Coordinator
For Lighted Schoolhouse
That Communication No 60 CCP Nov 30, 1993 be received and filed
and the Temporary appointment of Kelly Buczkowski stated above at the
Intermediate salary $22,538.00 effective on Nov 22, 1993 is hereby approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 134
Notices of Appointments (C.Clerk)
That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
FINANCE
HON. DAVID A. COLLINS
CHAIRMAN
No. 135
Order Work/Erie Marina Project/Phase Four (PW)
(Item # 25 CCP Nov 25, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby referred
to the Erie Basin Marina Committee.
Mr. Fahey moved
That the communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting
Order Work/Erie Marina Project/Phase Four as more fully described in Item No.
25, C.C.P., Nov. 30, 1993 be, and hereby is, approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 136
Ordinance Amendment
New Chapter 141 Collection of Arrears
(Item No. 198, C.C.P., Oct. 19, 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. 137
Ordinance Amendment
To Chapter 175 Fees
(Item No. 199, C.C.P., Oct. 19, 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. 138
Ordinance Amendment/Collection Of Arrears (A&F)
(Item # 57 CCP Nov 30, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 139
Buffalo Village Associates
Refund of Excess Property Taxes
(Item No. 94, C.C.P., Sep. 7, 1993)
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to draw a
check on the appropriate account in the sum of $29,299.68 payable to Belmont
Management Co., Inc., agent for Buffalo Village Associates, said check
representing the city share of excess real property taxes paid for fiscal year
1992-93 relating to properties:
76 Johnson Park 269-273 Georgia Street
111 Prospect Avenue 66 Whitney Place
186-190 Carolina Street 59 Whitney Place
222 Carolina Street 33-37 Whitney Place
209-211 Carolina Street
PASSED.
AYES- AMOS, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, PERLA, PITTS,
ZUCHLEWSKI- 10.
NOES- COPPOLA - 1.
No. 140
Buffalo Village Associates, Tax Cap (CC)
(Item # 40 CCP Nov 30, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 141
Shoe Shine Stand - City Hall Lobby
(Item No. 90, C.C.P., November 3, 1993)
That, in order to comply with provisions of Section 23 of the
General City Law, the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is,
authorized and directed, to request additional proposals for the operation of a
shoe shine stand in City Hall under similar terms and conditions as has been
proposed by Geoffrey Odam in the referenced communication and to report to the
Common Council the results of such solicitation.
ADOPTED.
AYES- AMOS, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS. PERLA,
PITTS- 10.
NOES- ZUCHLEWSKI- 1.
No. 142
Shoeshine Stand/City Hall (PW)
(Item # 28 CCP Nov 30, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 143
Shoeshine Stand/City Hall (CC)
(Item # 37 CCP Nov 30, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
LEGISLATION
HON. ALFRED T. COPPOLA
CHAIRMAN
No. 144
Delta-Sonic Car Wash, Petition to use
1264 Main Street
(Item No. 82, C.C.P., Nov. 30, 1993)
That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation
on December 7, 1993, the petition of Delta-Sonic Car Wash, owner, for
permission to use 1264 Main Street for a pole sign be, and hereby is approved.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 145
Delta-Sonic Car Wash, Petition to use
1006 McKinley Parkway
(Item No. 83, C.C.P., Nov. 30, 1993)
That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation
on December 7, 1993, the petition of Delta-Sonic Car Wash, owner, for
permission to use 1006 McKinley Parkway, be and hereby is approved on the
conditions that the sign face area is no larger than 35 sq. feet with an
overall height limited to 18 feet.
PASSED.
AYES- AMOS, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, PERLA, PITTS,
ZUCHLEWSKI- 10.
NOES- FAHEY- 1.
No. 146
Buffalo Police Department/Integration
(Item # 127 CCP Nov 16, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 147
Buffalo Police Department/Integration
(Item # 128 CCP Nov 16, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 148
R. Griffin/Assistance With Repairs/170 Peach
(Item # 73 CCP Nov 16, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
No. 149
Snow Control Plan 1993-1994
(Item # 49 CCP Nov 30, 1993)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received
and filed.
ADOPTED.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HON. CLIFFORD BELL
CHAIRMAN
No. 150
HOME Funding for 220 Delaware Avenue
Jackson Building
(Item No. 180, C.C.P., Nov. 3, 1993)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the
Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Bell now moved:
That the City of Buffalo Department of Community Development, permission
is hereby granted, to use $400,000 of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development HOME Rental Rehabilitation program funding to support the
conversion of 220 Delaware Avenue by Jacobi Development, subject to the terms
and conditions as contained in Item No. 180, C.C.P., November 3, 1993, and
That the use of $400,000 in HOME Funds is contingent upon firm commitment
of financing for the project from the Housing Finance Agency.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 151
Housing Preservation Study Final Report
(Item No. 108, C.C.P., Oct. 5, 1993)
That this Common Council has reviewed the above item in detail
with representatives at its Economic Development Committee Meeting of December
8, 1993; and
That this Common Council has also reviewed the item with the Commissioner
of the Department of Inspections & Community Revitalization and his staff;
That the above item, Price Waterhouse Housing Preservation Study Report
be, and hereby is adopted in its entirety.
ADOPTED.
RESOLUTIONS
No. 152
By: Mr. Arthur
Councilmember LoTempio Excused
That Councilmember LoTempio be and hereby is excused from attendance
at the meeting of December 14, 1993 due to absence from the city.
ADOPTED.
No. 153
By: Mr. Arthur
Request Civil Service Commission to Deny Waiver of Probationary
Period --Firefighter Sumbrum
Whereas: The Buffalo Civil Service Commission is considering a
waiver of the mandatory probationary period for various firefighters including
former commissioner of Street Sanitation Bart Sumbrum; and
Whereas: When this Common Council was considering the reconfirmation of Mr.
Sumbrum as Commissioner of Street Sanitation the question was put to Mr.
Sumbrum as to whether he planned to request a waiver of any or all of the
balance of his probationary period in the event that he return to his position
in the Fire Department; and
Whereas: In an official communication to the Council, attached to and part
of Item Number 131 of January 5, 1993, Mr. Sumbrum stated: "I intend to serve
all of the remainder of my probationary period when I return to my position in
the Fire Department."
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
That this Common council requests the Civil Service Commission to deny
this request for a waiver of the probationary period for Firefighter Bart
Sumbrum in light of the assurances that were made by Mr. Sumbrum to this Common
Council at the time of his reconfirmation as Commissioner of Street Sanitation.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
AYES- AMOS, BAKOS, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, FRANCZYK, HIGGINS, PERLA, PITTS,
ZUCHLEWSKI- 10.
NOES- FAHEY- 1.
No. 154
By: Mr. Bell
Request Masiello Administration To Increase Appropriation
for Housing Rehabilitation Loans in 20th Year Community Development Block Grant
Whereas: One of the primary recommendations of the recently completed
Price Waterhouse Housing Preservation Study is for the Inspections Division to
develop a systematic code enforcement plan on a proactive rather than reactive
basis; and
Whereas: Public Officials, Community Based Organizations, and Community
Activists agree with this assessment, but recognize that a systematic code
enforcement policy without an adequate rehabilitation Joan program will create
extreme hardships for some city residents; and
Whereas: Housing Specialists at every Community Based Organization complain
that they run out of rehab loan funds annually before they can accommodate a
fraction of the applicants; and
Whereas: A high percentage of homeowners in the City of Buffalo are very
low, low, or moderate income people who do not have the means available on
their own to correct housing code violations; and
Whereas: If housing rehabilitation loan funds are not available to these low
to moderate income people, code violations will not be corrected subjecting the
homeowners to housing court fines, in effect punishing them for being poor; and
Whereas: In order to fully implement a strict code enforcement plan, a
greater amount of rehab loan funds must be made available;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That this Common Council formally request the Masiello Administration to
review the Community Development Block Grant Rehabilitation Loan program and
commit to restructuring the 20th Year Block Grant with an emphasis on providing
an increased appropriation for rehabilitation loans; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That the City Clerk be directed to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to Mayor - Elect Anthony Masiello.
ADOPTED.
No. 155
By: Mr. Collins
Transfer of Funds
Exempt Items - Reserve for Capital Improvements
Capital Projects Fund - Division of Buildings
That pursuant to section 42 of the Charter and the Certificate
of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the sum of
$7,560 be and the same is hereby transferred from the Reserve for Capital
improvements account and said sum is hereby reappropriated as set forth below:
From:
100 General Fund
81-9 - Exempt Items
842 - Reserve for Capital Improvements $7,560
To:
81-8 Interfund Transfers
010 - Transfer to Capital Projects Fund $7,560
From:
81-8 Interfund Transfers
010 - Transfer to Capital Projects Fund $7,560
To:
200 Capital Projects
40-2 - Division of Buildings
063 - Reconstruction - City owned Swimming and Diving Pools
$7,560
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 156
By: Mr. Collins
Transfer of Funds
Fringe Benefits - NYS Police & Fire Retirement System
Parking Enforcement - Towing and Storage Operations
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
$634,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from Fringe Benefits - NYS
Police & Fire Retirement System account and said sum is hereby reappropriated
as set forth below:
From:
100 General Fund
813 - Fringe Benefits
151 - NYS Police & Fire Retirement System $634,000
To:
100 General Fund 064 - Parking Enforcement
31 - Towing and Storage Operations
551 - Rentals of Land & Buildings $634,000
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 157
By: Mr. Collins
Increased Appropriation
Reserve for Capital Appropriations
Civil Service Commission
That, Pursuant to Section 41 of the Charter and the Certificate
of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the
appropriation in the budget for the current fiscal year for Appropriation
Allotments - Civil Service Commission be and the same hereby is increased in
the sum of $250.
That, the comptroller be and hereby is authorized and directed to
transfer the sum of $250 from 100-890-050 - Reserve for Capital Budget
Appropriations to meet this increased appropriation as set forth below:
To:
100 General Fund
050 - Civil Service Commission
085 - Capital Outlay
983 - Office Equipment & Furnishings $250
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 158
By: Mr. Fahey
Bicycle Planning for the City of Buffalo
Whereas: The Intermodal Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA)
established the goal of a fully intermodal transportation system for the United
States; and
Whereas: NYSDOT is in the process of redefining its role as an intermodal
transportation department; and
Whereas: Bicyclists and pedestrians are significant partners in the effort
to provide a truly intermodal transportation system, and carefully planned
bicycle routes and facilities can play a significant role in improving both the
quality of life and the environment of urban areas; and
Whereas: ISTEA provides funding for its goals, paying 80% of the cost of
enhancement projects and designating 10% of federal transportation spending in
a region to enhancement projects; and
Whereas: Upstate New York is eligible for $42.8 million over the next five
years under ISTEA and Buffalo should be aggressively applying for ISTEA funds
to build up its bicycle transportation infrastructure; and
Whereas: With the exception of the Riverwalk, the Scajaquada Pathway, and
striped areas on McKinley Parkway and Richmond Avenue, Buffalo has done little
to encourage bicycling as a safe and feasible form of transportation; and
Whereas: City representatives have been resistant to the inclusion of a
bicycle plan as part of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Commission's
(NFTC's) current work on a transportation master plan; and
Whereas: While liability and other issues need to be fully considered there
is far more to be gained from moving ahead with bicycle planning than from foot
dragging;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, That:
This Common Council affirms its support for bicycle routes and facilities
within the City of Buffalo and requests the Departments of Community
Development and Public Works to present creative and bold plans to the Council
for encouraging the use of bicycles for transportation and recreation; and
Be It Further Resolved, That:
This Council requests the City representatives to the NFTC to cooperate
with the NFTC in developing a bicycle component for the NFTC master plan and
report back to the Common Council on their progress in this matter.
ADOPTED.
No. 159
By: Messrs. Fahey, Franczyk, Higgins and Pitts
Report on Status of Local Federally Funded Highway Demonstration
Projects
Whereas: The Federal Government allocated approximately $50 million
in funds earmarked for major highway improvement projects in the City of
Buffalo; and
Whereas: Two projects sponsored years ago by former Congressman Henry J.
Nowak as special additions to massive federal highway laws called for $38.5
million to build a tunnel under the Buffalo River and $12 million slated for
the reconstruction of Fuhrmann Blvd. to allow public access to the outer
harbor; and
Whereas: Both highway projects are situated within the waterfront area that
the Horizons Waterfront Commission oversees, but the Horizons Commission
elected to defer all interest regarding these projects to the City of Buffalo
citing a work overload attributed to the inner harbor/arena project; and
Whereas: Because of the City's inability to expedite these projects, the
White House and House Appropriations Committee have begun action to retract the
$50 million in funding based on the lack of utilization by the city; and
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved That:
This Common Council requests the Department of Public Works to file a
report detailing the current status of the above stated Federal highway
reconstruction projects and include all other federally funded construction
projects pending within the city; and
Be It Further Resolved That:
The Horizons Waterfront Commission file a report detailing their
rationale for deferring interest and failing to prioritize this highway
reconstruction project within the waterfront area; and
Be It Further Resolved That:
This Common Council supports the above stated highway improvement
projects for the city of Buffalo and urges our representatives in the Federal
Government to maintain the necessary funding to initiate these highway
improvements; and
Be It Finally Resolved That:
The City Clerk be directed to send certified copies of this resolution to
United States senators Daniel P. Moynihan and Alfonse M. D'Amato and United
States Congressmen L. William Paxon, John J. LaFalce and Jack Quinn.
ADOPTED.
No. 160
By: Mr. Franczyk
Appt. Temporary Member Board of Assessment Review
Whereas: The Department of Assessment expects a high number of
assessment complaints this year due to last year's Assessment Update; and,
Whereas: This Body approved the funding for a four member Temporary Board of
Assessment Review to assist in handling an anticipated 4,000 assessment
complaints filed for fiscal year 1994-95; and,
Whereas: The Commissioner of Assessment has requested that this Body appoint
four members to the Temporary Board to the anticipated complaints for the
fiscal year stated; and,
Whereas: Robert J. Zielinski recently retired from the City of Buffalo's
Department of Assessment, where he served as "Principal Assessor" for almost 14
years, and has a total of 27 years experience with that Department; and,
Whereas: Mr. Zielinski's experience with assessment matters qualifies him to
serve as a member of the Temporary Board of Assessment Review; Now,
Therefore, Let It Be Resolved That: This Body appoint Robert J. Zielinski of 40
Lyman St., Buffalo, N.Y. to the Temporary Board of Assessment Review for
complaints filed for the fiscal year 1994-95.
ADOPTED.
No. 161
By: Mr. Higgins
Union Ship Canal Redevelopment Proposal
Real Property Tax Liens
Whereas, Cuychoga Equipment Corporation is the owner of the parcel
of land in the City of Buffalo, commonly known as the Union Ship Canal, located
at 1800-1818 Fuhrmann Boulevard; and
Whereas, Cuychoga Equipment Corporation hag filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy
petition; and
Whereas, the City of Buffalo holds approximately $420,000 in Secured
pre-bankruptcy petition real Property liens for 1983-84 through 1986-87 tax
years; and
Whereas, Fuhrmann Tifft Development Corporation has been formed to
explore development of this Property and, if feasible, acquire and develop this
Property consistent with development goals of the City of Buffalo and the City
of Lackawanna; and
Whereas, an initial step in exploring such development is the acquisition
of an option from the bankruptcy trustee by Fuhrmann Tifft Development
Corporation conditioned upon the release by the City of Buffalo of its Secured
lien status with respect to such pre-petition real taxes (the City thus
becoming an unsecured creditor with respect to such taxes);
Now, Therefore, Be It
Resolved, that the Corporation Counsel be and hereby is authorized to
consent to a conditional release of such liens on the following terms:
1. That such release is only upon acquisition of the Property in fee simple
title by Fuhrmann Tifft Development corporation.
2. That Fuhrmann Tifft Development Corporation Provide to the Common Council
a development plan for approval by the Council and the City of Lackawanna prior
to exercising any option to acquire the property.
3. That Fuhrmann Tifft Development Corporation Provide evidence to the
Common Council, in form and content acceptable to the Council, of sufficient
resources to complete such development plan including, without limitation,
environmental remediation prior to exercising such option.
4. That the County of Erie agree to release its comparable Secured liens for
such real property concurrent with the City's consent.
5. That such development plan be consistent with the City's Local Waterfront
Revitalization Plan and coastal zone zoning ordinances.
6. That if such option is not exercised, Fuhrmann Tifft Development
Corporation shall Provide to the City, at no cost or expense to the City, all
environmental studies and reports in their possession with respect to the
property.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT AND THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL.
No. 162
By: Mr. Perla
Ordinance Amendment New Chapter 141
Collection Of Arrears
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That a new Chapter 141 be added to the Codes of the City of Buffalo, with
Section and Section Headings to read as follows:
Chapter 141
Collection of Arrears
Sec.141-1 : Legislative Intent
Sec.141-2 : Definitions
Sec.141-3 : Procedures
Sec.141-4 : Outstanding Obligations
Sec.141-5 : Effective Date
Article I
Sec. 141-1. Legislative Intent.
The City Charter, Section 113, provides that all unpaid accounts be
turned over to the City Comptroller for collection with the assistance of the
Corporation Counsel. The intent of this ordinance is to codify procedures and
responsibility in the area of collections. These procedures shall be enforced
by the City Comptroller under his authority granted by City Charter. The
Comptroller shall also make available an annual report detailing the operations
under this section and any recommendations for changes in the legislation to
better facilitate the collection operation.
Sec. 141-2. Definitions.
(A) Arrears. All receivables due and owing to, or billed by, any City
board, division, agency or department (except Parking Violations Bureau) unpaid
over 90 days from the date of billing or the date originally due, whichever
occurs first.
(B) Receivables. All billings including but not limited to property
taxes, water bills, fewer rent charges, demolition costs, parking tickets, and
other billings issued by any City department or agency.
Sec. 141-3. Procedures.
(A) Each City agency or department which creates a receivable shall
promptly refer all arrears to the Comptroller's Division of Collections in a
manner prescribed by the Division of Collections.
(B) The Division of Collections shall perform necessary collection and
billing of said arrears accounts with the assistance of the Department of Law
as required.
(C) The Comptroller may engage the services of private credit or
collection agencies and other professional services, as required, in accordance
with the General Municipal Law and Charter.
(D) The Comptroller will prepare an annual report detailing the monies
and fees collected and expended. (E) The Comptroller shall impose fees or
charges in connection with the collection of arrears as provided by for Chapter
175 of these Ordinances any and all fees collected upon arrears pursuant to
Section 175 shall be accounted for separately. All amounts shall be deposited
to the City General Fund.
Sec. 141-5. Outstanding Obligations.
No person, individual, corporation or other entity shall be permitted to
contract with, be licensed or permitted by, or do business with the City of
Buffalo, its Departments, Board or Agencies, without official certification by
the Division of Collections that all outstanding obligations or arrears owed to
the City, its Departments, Boards or Agencies, are paid in full or otherwise
made arrangement for payment in full to the satisfaction of the Comptroller.
This section shall not be deemed to require payment of any obligation prior to
the last day such obligation is due without penalty or interest or prior to the
expiration of any applicable grace period.
Approved as to form
Laurence K., Rubin
Corporation Counsel
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION
AND FINANCE.
No. 163
By: Mr. Perla
Ordinance Amendment To Chapter 175 - Fees
The Common Council of the, City of Buffalo does hereby ordain
as follows:
That Chapter 175 - be amended to add to the Code of the City of Buffalo
fees for collection of arrears pursuant to Chapter 141 herein.
Chapter 141 - Collection of Arrears
(A) Collection processing charge - $3.00
(B) Additional charge to be added to all arrears sent to outside credit
or collection agency - actual amount charged by the collection agency.
(C) Additional charge to be added to all arrears wherein litigation is
commenced - 10% of total amount collected.
(D) These fees shall be in addition to statutory interest and costs,
where applicable.
Approved as to form
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND
FINANCE.
No. 164
By: Mr. Pitts
Salary Ordinance Amendment
06 - Department of Administration & Finance
1 - Division of Budget and Management
001 - Administrative Services
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo do ordain as follows:
That part of Section 1 of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, relating to 06-1 Division of Budget and Management under the
subheading "001- Administrative Services" is hereby amended by adding the
following:
1 Stenographic Secretary $23,971 - $27,636
We, Salvatore Morreale, Sr. Budget Examiner and Richard Planavsky,
Commissioner of Administration and Finance hereby certify that the addition of
one (1) Stenographic Secretary is necessary for the proper conduct,
administration and performance of essential services of that department. We
recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective
amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties of such
position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service Commission, and said
Commission has approved and certified the position title set forth in the
foregoing ordinance as being the appropriate Civil Service title for the
proposed position.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
No. 165
By: Mr. Pitts
Salary Ordinance Amendment
20 - Department of Police 1993-94
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo do ordain as follows:
That part of Section 1 of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of
Buffalo, relating to various departments listed below, is hereby amended as
follows:
(Note: Old salaries are in brackets)
20-2 Bureau of Special Services
TEMPORARY SERVICES AS REQUIRED
Civilian School Crossing Guard Hourly (5.49 -6.53) 5.71 - 6.80
This ordinance shall be effective retroactive to July 1, 1993.
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the
immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
We, Richard T. Donovan, Commissioner of Police and Richard Planavsky,
Commissioner of Administration and Finance, recommend that the compensation for
said positions be raised and fixed at the respective amounts set forth in the
foregoing ordinance.
We, James D. Griffin, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller, pursuant to
Section 454 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, hereby certify that the
interests of the City will be sub-served by the increase in compensation
provided for the positions set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 166
By: Mr. Pitts
Ordinance Amendment
Section 9 of Chapter 35
Salary and Wage Schedule "K"
1993-94
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That part of Subsection (a) of Section 9 of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo relating to Salary and Wage Schedule "K" is hereby
amended to read as follows:
1993
Salary and Wage Schedule "K"
Salary
Grade 1st Step 2nd Step 3rd Step 4th Step 5th Step
1 5.71 6.00 6.27 6.53
6.80
This schedule is applicable to Members of the School Crossing Guards.
This schedule shall be effective retroactive to July 1, 1993.
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the
immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 167
By: Mr. Pitts
Ordinance Amendment
Section 9 of Chapter 35
Salary and Wage Schedule "E"
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #71
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo do ordain as follows:
That Subdivision (A) of Section 9 of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the
City of Buffalo, relating to Salary and Wage Schedule "E", Local #71 of the
International Union of Operating Engineers, is hereby amended to read as
follows on the attached schedules:
and
That the salaries shall take effect as of the effective dates on the
attached schedules.
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the
immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE "E'
1993-94
GRADE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5
1 21,369 22,206 23,040 23,876 24,714
2 22,105 22,986 23,868 24,747 25,629
3 24,933 26,015 27,102 28,182 29,265
4 26,483 27,734 28,981 30,230 31,478
5 27,794 29,178 30,562 31,947 33,333
6 28,973 30,409 31,844 33,275 34,711
7 32,172 33,759 35,345 36,955 38,624
8 41,081 43,146 45,215 47,378 49,540
9 31,200
This Schedule "E" shall be effective retroactive to July 1,1993.
SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE "E"
1994-95
GRADE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5
1 22,437 23,316 24,192 25,070 25,950
2 23,210 24,135 25,061 25,984 26,910
3 26,180 27,316 28,457 29,591 30,728
4 27,807 29,121 30,430 31,742 33,052
5 29,184 30,637 32,090 33,544 35,000
6 30,422 31,929 33,435 34,939 36,447
7 33,781 35,447 37,112 38,803 40,555
8 43,135 45,303 47,476 49,747 52,017
9 32,760
This Schedule "E" shall become effective on July 1,1994.
These schedules are applicable to members of local #71 of the International
Union of Operating Engineers.
No. 168
By: Mr. Pitts
Salary Ordinance Amendment
Various Departments
Local #71 (Operating Engineers)
The Common Council of the city of Buffalo does hereby ordain as
follows:
That Section 1 of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo,
relating to the various departments listed below, relating to positions covered
by the Local 71 bargaining agreement, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(Note: Old salaries are in brackets
24 - DEPT INSP & COMM. REVITALIZATION
1- DIV OF HOUSING & PROPERTY INSPECTION
11 - INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
1 BOILER ( 26,725-32,051) 27.794 -33,333
3 COMBUSTION INSP ( 26,725 -32,051) 27,794 -33,333
40 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
2 - DIVISION OF BUILDINGS
031 - OPERATION & MAINT. OF PUBLIC BLDGS.
1 PRINCIPAL CHIEF STATIONARY ENGINEER
( 30,935-37,138) 32,172-38,624
1 MARINE OILER/SR. FIRST CLASS STATRY ENGINEER
(30,000) 31,200
1 ASST MARINE ENG/SR 1ST CLASS STATIONARY ENG
(30,000) 31,200
1 MASTER OF FIRE BOAT/SR. 1ST CLASS STATRY ENG
(30,000) 31,200
12 SENIOR FIRST-CLASS STATIONARY ENGINEER
( 23,974-28,139) 24,933-29,265
61 - STADIUM & AUD. - PILOT FIELD
1 PILOT FIELD STADIUM
031 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
1 SPRVSR OF ENG & TECHNICAL OPERATION (PIL FIELD)
( 30,935-37,138) 32,172 -38,624
1 SENIOR FIRST-CLASS STATIONARY ENGINEER
( 23,974-28,139) 24,933-29,265
61 - STADIUM & AUDITORIUM
2 - MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
031 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
1 PRINCIPAL CHIEF STATIONARY ENGINEER (AUD)
( 30,935-37,138) 32,172-38,624
1 SENIOR FIRST-CLASS STATIONARY ENGINEER
( 23,974-28,139) 24,933-29,265
98 - DEPARTMENT OF WATER
012 - FILTRATION PLANT
1 MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT (WATER)
( 21,255-24,643) 22,105 - 25,629
014 - INTAKE PIER TOWER & TANKS
1 PUMPING PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
( 39,501-47,635) 41,081-49,540
4 CHIEF PUMPING PLANT ENGINEER
( 27,859-33,376) 28,973-34,711
4 PUMPING PLANT OPERATOR
( 26,725-32,051) 27,794-33,333
2 SENIOR FIRST-CLASS STATIONARY ENGINEER
( 23,974-28,139) 24,933-29,265
10 MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT (WATER)
( 21,255-24,643) 22,105-25,629
This ordinance shall be effective retroactive to July 1, 1993.
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the
immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary.
We, Joseph V. Schollard, Commissioner of Inspections and community
Revitalization, Robert A. O'Hara, Commissioner of Public Works, John P.
Scanlon, Chairman, Board of Stadium and Memorial Auditorium and Richard
Planavsky, Commissioner of Administration and Finance recommend that the
compensation for said positions be raised and fixed at the respective amounts
set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
We, James D. Griffin, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller, pursuant to
Section 454 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, hereby certify that the
interests of the City will be subserved by the increase in compensation
provided for the positions set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Laurence K. Rubin
Corporation Counsel
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 169
By: Mr. Pitts
Set Public Hearing: Masten/Kingsley New Housing Project Approval
of Land Disposition Agreement Aicha Construction Company, Inc.
Whereas, Aicha Construction Company, Inc. and/or other legal entity
to be formed (herein referred to as the "Redeveloper") has been duly designated
as qualified and eligible Redeveloper in accordance with the rules and
procedures prescribed by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (herein
referred to as the "Agency"); and
Whereas, The Agency and the Redeveloper have negotiated a Land
Disposition Agreement for the construction of five (5) residential units of new
housing known as the Masten/Kingsley New Housing Project in the Community Wide
Urban Renewal Demonstration Program Area; and
Whereas, said Land Disposition Agreement has been forwarded by the Agency
to this Common Council for action, pursuant to Section 507, subdivision 2 (d)
of the General Municipal Law; and
Whereas, Article 15A of the "General Municipal Law" requires that the
disposition of land in an Urban Renewal Project may be approved only after a
public hearing on due notice.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
1. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the notice attached
hereto and marked "Notice of Hearing" in the Buffalo News, no later than the
17th day of December 1993.
2. That this Common Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the matters
stated in said "Notice of Hearing" at 2:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers
on the 28th day of December 1993.
ADOPTED.
No. 170
By: Mr. Pitts
Set Public Hearing: 400 Pratt Street-former School 47 Site
Pratt Willert Revitalization Area James Management Company, Inc., Redeveloper
Whereas, James Management Co., Inc. and/or other legal entity
to be formed (herein referred to as the "Redeveloper") has been duly designated
as qualified and eligible Redeveloper in accordance with the rules and
procedures prescribed by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (herein
referred to as the "Agency"); and
Whereas, The Agency and the Redeveloper have negotiated a Land
Disposition Agreement for the construction of four (4) residential units of new
housing in the Pratt Willert Revitalization Area; and
Whereas, said Land Disposition Agreement has been forwarded by the Agency
to this Common Council for action, pursuant to Section 507, subdivision 2 (d)
of the General Municipal Law; and
Whereas, Article 15A of the "General Municipal Law" requires that the
disposition of land in an Urban Renewal Project may be approved only after a
public hearing on due notice.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
1. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the notice attached
hereto and marked "Notice of Hearing" in the Buffalo News, no later than the
17th day of December 1993.
2. That this Common Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the matters
stated in said "Notice of Hearing" at 2:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers
on the 28th day of December 1993.
ADOPTED.
No. 171
By: Mr. Pitts
Discharge Civil Service Committee
Salary Ord. Amendment - Various Depts.
Local 264 - Upgradings
(Item 175, C.C.P., November 3, 1993)
Whereas, the above item is currently tabled in the Civil Service
Committee, and
Whereas, it is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that
committee,
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that this Common Council does hereby
discharge the Civil Service Committee from further consideration of this item,
and the item is now before the Common Council for its consideration.
ADOPTED.
The Item is now before the Common Council for its consideration.
Mr. Fahey now moved that Item No 175, C.C.P. November 3, 1993 be and the
same is hereby approved.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 172
By: Messrs. Zuchlewski and Franczyk
NY State Grant Funds for Recycling and Waste Reduction
Whereas: New York State is currently alerting local municipalities
regarding funds which will soon be available to pay for recycling and waste
reduction efforts; and
Whereas: Regulations are now being written on 50% matching grants from the
NYSDEC for both waste reduction and recycling programs; and
Whereas: In addition, there is also funding available under the DEC's Local
Resource Reuse and Recovery Program, which pays 75% of the cost of waste
reduction education and promotion projects; and
Whereas: Recycling and waste reduction projects can have major positive
impacts not only on the environment, but also on the city's finances through
lowered collection and disposal costs; and
Whereas: In particular, grants might be useful in encouraging commercial and
residential waste reduction efforts, in expanding the city's home composting
program past the pilot stage and in improving participation rates in the
recycling program by educating and motivating residents;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that:
This Common Council requests the Department of Public Works to
investigate currently offered New York State grant programs relative to
recycling and waste reduction and to report back on the feasibility of securing
such grants for the City.
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 Marian Anderson
By Councilmember Collins
Felicitation for Joshua and Annie Mae DuBois
By Councilmember Arthur
ADOPTED.
No. 174
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:
David J. Czajka
Suzanne E. Dossinger
Gerald P. Fronckowiak
Violet B. Hall
Gregory J. Jacobs
Arthur L. Kane
Patricia R. Lasota
Nancy J. Lauria
Sharon S. Levy
Maureen A. O'Connell
Stuart R. Rubin
Robert R. Sanford
Lydmia V. Santiago
TOTAL: 13
ADOPTED.
No. 175
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:
Cynthia Compito
Mark S. Nemeth
Minnie L. Slaughter
Susan Lumadue
TOTAL: 4
ADOPTED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No. 176
Bond Res. - $80,000 - Dawson Park
(Item No. 147, C.C.P., Nov. 30, 1993)
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be taken from the table.
Seconded by Mr. Perla.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey now moved that the above item be approved. Seconded by Mr.
Zuchlewski.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 NOES- 0.
No. 177
Bond Res. - $225,000 - Kingsley Remediation
Item No. 148, C.C.P., Nov. 30, 1993)
Mr. Fahey moved that the above item be taken from the table.
Seconded by Mr. Perla.
CARRIED.
Mr. Fahey now moved that the above item be approved.
Seconded by Mr. Zuchlewski.
PASSED.
AYES- 11 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
Civil Service Tuesday, DEC 21, 1993 9:30 AM
Finance Tuesday, DEC 21, 1993
Immediately Following Civil Service
Legislation Tuesday, DEC 21, 1993 2:00 PM
Economic Dev. Tuesday, DEC 21, 1993, 1:00 PM
No. 179
Adjournment
On a motion by Mr. Fahey, Seconded by Mr. Bakos the Council adjourned
at 3:30 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
December 16, 1993- 11:00 a.m.
Present: George K. Arthur, President of the Council; 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 December 1993 amounting to $31,760.50, 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 December 1993 amounting to $34,924.53, 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:
Florence L. Kolb Died 11/10/93
Received and Filed.
No. 4
On motion by Mr. Arthur, the City of Buffalo Police and Fire Pension
Board Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.