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COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK
SPECIAL SESSION
MAY 19, 1994
AT 10:00 A.M.
Present - George K. Arthur, President of the Common Council and
Councilmembers: Bell, Collins, Coppola, Czajka, Fahey, Franczyk, Helfer,
Lockwood, LoTempio, PerIa, Pitts, Zuchlewski. - 13.
Absent - Councilmembers -0.
No. 1
Call For Special Session
Mr. Charles L. Michaux, III
City Clerk
1308 City Hall
Buffalo, New Yolk
Dear Mr. Michaux:
Pursuant to Section 30, of the city of Buffalo, upon the written request
of five Council Members of the City of Buffalo, dated May 18, 1994, presented
to you herewith, I hereby call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, to be
held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on May 19, 1994 at
10:00 A.M. for the following purpose:
To receive and take appropriate action on the 20th year Community
Development Block Grant Application.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
Hon. George K. Arthur
President of the Common Council
1315 City Hall
Buffalo, New York
Dear Sir:
WE, the undersigned, members of the Common Council, hereby request that
you call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, pursuant to Section 30 of the
Charter of the City of Buffalo, for the following purpose:
To receive and take appropriate action on the 20th year Community
Development Block Grant Application.
We request that this Special Meeting be held on May 19, 1994 at 10:00
a.m.
James W. Pitts
Kevin Helfer
Alfred T. Coppola
Carl A. Perla, Jr.
Rosemarie LoTempio
TO EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to Section 30 of the Charter of
the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of five Council Members, dated
May 18, 1994 the HON. GEORGE K. ARTHUR, has a called a Special Meeting of the
Common Council, to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New
York, on May 19, 1994 at 10:00 a.in. for the following purpose:
To receive and take appropriate action on the 20th year Community
Development Block Grant Application.
Charles L. Michaux, III
City Clerk
Pursuant to Rule 2 of the Rules of Order of the Common Council of the
City of Buffalo, each of the following named members of the Common Council, to
wit:
KEVIN HELFER DAVID FRANCZYK
DAVID CZAJKA CARL A. PERLA, JR.
CLIFFORD BELL BONNIE KANE LOCKWOOD
DAVID A. COLLINS ROSEMARIE LoTEMPIO
ALFRED T. COPPOLA JAMES W. PITTS
EUGENE M. FAHEY DALE ZUCHLEWSKI
hereby states that he/she received notice of the time and purpose of the
Special Meeting of the Common Council duly called to be held on May 19, 1994 at
10:00 a.m. and hereby waives 24 hours' notice.
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF ERIE ) ss:
CITY OF BUFFALO
On this 18th day of May, 1994, before me, the subscribers, personally
appeared David Franczyk, Dale Zuchlewski, Clifford Bell, Rosemarie LoTempio,
Kevin Helfer, David Collins, Carl A. Perla, Jr., James W. Pitts, Alfred T.
Coppola, Bonnie K. Lockwood, David Franczyk, to me known to be the same
persons described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and they duly
and severally acknowledged to me that they executed the same.
Richard Okoniewski
Commissioner of Deeds, in and for
the City of Buffalo, N.Y.
Commission expires 12/31/94
No. 2
Authorization to Submit Final Statement of Objectives and Projective Use of
Funds For The City of Buffalo 1994-95 CDBG Program
I am hereby submitting for your review and approval the City of
Buffalo's Final Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for the
1994-1995 Community Development Block Grant Program.
In my first months as Mayor of Buffalo, I have taken steps that will lead
to the achievement of one of the most important goals I have for my
administration: the revision and improvement of our use of Community
Development Block Grant funds. Here in Buffalo, we must and we will build the
essential components of an effective Block Grant program: cooperation,
long-range planning, and the disciplined allocation of funds.
This year's program anticipates an entitlement of $22,224,000. We seek
to utilize these funds to attract business development and create jobs, to
blend the rehabilitation of existing homes and the construction of new homes,
and to provide human services to the elderly and the at risk. While these
categories are the traditional beneficiaries of the Block Grant, the process by
which we formulated our program is new.
Our desire to create sustainable improvement and tangible progress
prompted us to work cooperatively with the Buffalo Common Council, and to
allocate resources to projects that meet the needs of as many as possible; in
short, we looked to get more "bang" for the CDBG "buck".
In the coming years, I look forward to a still more efficient Block Grant
process. As we define our Master Investment Plan for out city, we will be able
to select projects and initiatives that not only generate long-term benefit for
our citizens, but also enhance our ability to realize our vision of a
vibrant,productive, and prosperous City of Buffalo.
For the present, I urge your prompt authorization of the City's Final
Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds in 1994-95 for submission to
HUD.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 3
Authorization to File Final Statement of Objectives and
Projected Use of Funds for City of Buffalo Community Development Block Grant
1994-1995
Whereas, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
requires the preparation and submission of a "Final Statement of Community
Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds" in lieu of an application
for the City of Buffalo's 1994-1995 Community Development Block Grant
Entitlement; and
Whereas, the steps necessary to comply with the regulations for the City
of Buffalo's 1994-1995 Community Development Block Grant Program have been
taken; and
Whereas, the approval of the Final Statement of Objectives and Projected
Use of Funds hereby presented by the Mayor of the City of Buffalo and
authorization by the Common Council to submit same is the last remaining
pre-requisite.
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved By The Common Council Of The City Of
Buffalo:
1. That the "Final Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds" has
been reviewed by the members of the Common Council and is hereby approved.
2. That the Mayor of the City of Buffalo is hereby authorized to execute and
file, on behalf of the City of Buffalo, the "Final Statement of Objectives and
Projected Use of Funds" for the 1994-95 Community Development Block Grant
Funds.
3. That the Mayor is further authorized to provide such additional
information and furnish such documents as may be required by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
4. That the Mayor is further authorized to execute such contracts or
agreements as may be necessary for the HUD funds applied for, to execute and
file requisitions for funds and to act as the authorized representative of the
City of Buffalo.
5. As part of the approval of this item, it is agreed upon that the Common
Council shall review and approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the
Buffalo Metropolitan Housing Partnership and the City.
6. Commencing Friday, May 20, 1994 there shall be a public comment period
for ten (10) days during which time the public may submit to the Commissioner
of Community Development their views concerning the Final CDBG Application.
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 4
Adjournment
At 10:06 A.M., Mr. Pitts moved to Adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Fahey.
ADOPTED.
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK
SPECIAL SESSION
MAY 20, 1994
AT 4:00 P.M.
Present - George K. Arthur, President of the Common Council and
Councilmembers: Bell, Collins, Coppola, Czajka, Fahey, Franczyk, Helfer,
Lockwood, LoTempio, Perla, Pitts, Zuchlewski. - 13.
Absent - Councilmembers - 0.
No. 1
Call For Special Session
Mr. Charles L. Michaux, III
City Clerk
1308 City Hall
Buffalo, New York
Dear Mr. Michaux:
Pursuant to Section 30 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the
written request of five Council Members of the City of Buffalo, dated May 18,
1994, presented to you herewith, I hereby call a Special Meeting of the Common
Council, to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on
May 20, 1994 at 4:00 p.m. for the following purpose:
To take appropriate action on the Mayor's 1994-95 budget recommendations
and to take further appropriate action on all other items referred to the
Committee of the Whole relating to the 1995 budget.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
Hon. George K. Arthur
President of the Common Council
1315 City Hall
Buffalo, New York
Dear Sir:
We, the undersigned, members of the Common Council, hereby request that
you call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, pursuant to Section 30 of the
Charter of the City of Buffalo, for the following purpose:
To take appropriate action on the Mayor's 1994-95 budget recommendations
and to take further appropriate action on all other items referred to the
Committee of the Whole relating to the 1995 budget.
We request that this Special Meeting be held on May 20, 1994 at 4:00 p.m.
James W. Pitts
Carl A. Perla, Jr.
Dale Zuchlewski
Rosemarie LoTempio
David Collins
TO EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to Section 30 of the Charter of
the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of five Council Members, dated
May 18, 1994 the HON. GEORGE K. ARTHUR, has a called a Special Meeting of the
Common Council, to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New
York, on May 20, 1994 at 4:00 p.m. for the following purpose:
To take appropriate action on the Mayor's 1994-95 budget recommendations
and to take further appropriate action on all other items referred to the
Committee of the Whole relating to the 1995 budget.
Pursuant to Rule 2 of the Rules of Order of the Common Council of the
City of Buffalo, each of the following named members of the Common Council, to
wit:
KEVIN HELFER DAVID FRANCZYK
DAVID CZAJKA CARL A. PERLA, JR.
CLIFFORD BELL BONNIE KANE LOCKWOOD
DAVID A. COLLINS ROSEMARIE LoTEMPIO
ALFRED T. COPPOLA JAMES W. PITTS
EUGENE M. FAHEY DALE ZUCHLEWSKI
hereby states that he/she received 24 hours' notice of the time and purpose of
the Special Meeting of the Common Council duly called to be held on May 20,
1994 at 4:00 P.M.
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF ERIE ) ss:
CITY OF BUFFALO
On this 19th day of May, 1994, before me, the subscribers, personally
appeared Carl A. Perla, Jr., Rosemarie LoTempio, Dale Zuchlewski, David
Collins, Clifford Bell, Alfred T. Coppola, James W. Pitts, David Franczyk,
Kevin Helfer, David Czajka, Eugene Fahey, Bonnie Kane Lockwood to me known to
be the same persons described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and
they duly and severally acknowledged to me that they execute the same.
Richard Okoniewski
Commissioner of Deeds,
for the City of Buffalo, N.Y.
My Commission expires 12/31/94
No. 2
Discharge Items from Committee of the Whole
Mr. Pitts moved that the following items:
1. Com 2 May 2 Mayor's 94-95 Budget Recommend (Mayor)
2. Res 3 May 2 L.L. Intro #8 - Reduce No. of Fire Companies
3. Com 4 May 2 Agreement- reduction in Fire Companies (Fire)
4. No 88 May 3 Pub.Mgmt.Gp.- Fire Dept. Study Final Report
5. Res 156 May 3 Interim Action Plan- Police Reorganization
6. Com 49 May 17 Opinion- Police Interim Action Plan (CC)
7. No 103 May 3 Funding Recommend. (Arts Comm.)(# 11 4/19)
8. Com 64 May 3 Transfer Real Estate to Comm. Revital. (ICR)
9. Com 66 May 3 Use of hand held computers by PVB (A&F)
10. Res 162 May 3 Ord. Amend.- Ch. 175 (309) Youth Golf Fees
11. Res 154 May 3 Reduce Sidewalk Cafe Fees
12. Res 161 May 3 Eliminate Volleyball League Permit Fees
13. Com 23 May 3 Rpt. Audit- Cost Refuse/Recycling (Compt)
14. Com 57 May 3 Analysis of waste disposal tonnage (Sts)
15. Com 24 May 3 Rpt. Audit- Bldgs./Licenses (Compt)
16. No 85 May 3 Cit. Salary Review Commission 1994 Report
17. No 119 May 3 Deny sal. incr. to Compt. exempts (1179 4/19)
18. No 120 May 3 Deny Sal.Incr.-exempt empl.(#182 4/19)
Attach cert.
19. Com 51 May 3 Changing Salaries- Exempt Employees (CC)
20. Com 15 May 17 Monthly Overtime Report (Compt)
21. No 88 May 17 W. Bauza & 1- complaints on budget/taxes
presently before the Committee of the Whole are hereby discharged, and
are now properly before the Common Council for its consideration.
Seconded by Mr. Collins.
ADOPTED.
No. 3
Amended Water Board Revenue Estimates
I am hereby amending my revenue and resource estimates for the
Buffalo Water Board.
Flat rate revenues are amended from $14,621,403 to $14,037,349. Meter
rates are amended from $11,203,664 to $10,953,480.
Total revenue from the sale of water is thus amended from $25,825,067 to
$24,990,829. Unreserved retained earnings are amended from $890,391 to
$1,108,629.
Total revenues and resources are amended from $29,100,295 to $28,385,295.
Please adjust my recommended budget accordingly. Thank you.for your
consideration.
Mr. Pitts moved:
That the communication from the Office of the Mayor dated, May 19, 1994
be received and filed; and
That this Common Council hereby approves the amendments to the Mayor's
revenue and resource estimates for the Buffalo Water Board, as more fully
described in the above communication, and hereby authorizes an appropriate
adjustment to the Mayor's recommended budget.
ADOPTED.
AYES- ARTHUR, BELL, COLLINS, CZAJKA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HELFER, LOCKWOOD,
LOTEMPIO, PERLA, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI- 12.
NOES- COPPOLA- 1.
No. 4
Water Board - Revised Revenue Statement
and Reduction In Rate
Whereas: During the course of the review of the Mayor's recommended
budget for the 1994-95 fiscal year, this Common Council and the Administration
have jointly concurred that the proposed water rate increase is excessive, due
to the fact that the proposed sale of $13 million in bonds to fund the Water
Board 1994-95 Capital Program is unjustified because of the lag in implementing
the capital work itself; and
Whereas: This sentiment has been formally expressed to the Water Board in a
letter signed by the Mayor and Council President; and
Whereas: This letter recommends a rejection of the proposed bond sale until
such time that a realistic capital program consistent with the recommendations
of the engineering consultant be implemented with the result being a roll back
in the water rate increase proportionate to the reduction in debt service
expenses; and
Whereas: The Water Board, which currently has available approximately $15
million in unencumbered bond funds and anticipates an additional $12.3 million
from a projected bond sale, does not have the capacity to expend these existing
resources, making the need to assume greater debt imprudent, particularly in
consideration of the increased rate to users who will not benefit from
improvements that are years away from implementation; and
Whereas: To combat this unnecessary increase, the administration has revised
its revenue statement and debt service expenses for the Buffalo Water Board;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That this Common Council concurs with and authorizes the revised, revenue
statement; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That this Council also concurs with and authorizes a reduction in the
debt service expenses (from $805,000 to $189,000) and Capital Bonds (from $12.3
million to $6 million); and
Be It Further Resolved:
That these combined actions result in a reduction in the proposed water
rate to an increase that approximates 9%; and
Be It Further Resolved:
That this Council recommend that the Water Board and the Water Finance
Authority agree with and accept these changes; and
Be It Finally Resolved:
That the City Clerk forward certified copies of this resolution to the
Buffalo Water Board and the Buffalo Water Finance Authority.
ADOPTED.
AYES- ARTHUR, BELL, COLLINS, CZAJKA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, HELFER, LOCKWOOD,
LOTEMPIO, PERLA, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI- 12.
NOES- COPPOLA- 1.
No. 5
By: Messrs. Pitts and Arthur
Certificate Of Necessity
Capital Budget Amendment
Buffalo Municipal Water Finance Authority
Authorization for Revision to Capital Projects
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller,
do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 359 of the Charter, that it is necessary
to authorize the revision of the 1993-1994 Water Capital Improvements Budget as
listed below. We urge the Common Council to join with us in recommending to the
Water Board the below listed changes to the Water Capital Projects Program
provided by the Common Council prior to July I, 1993 for the ensuing fiscal
year.
Dated: Buffalo, NY, May 20, 1994
RECEIVED AND FILED.
No. 6
By: Mr. Collins
Capital Budget Amendment
Revision to Capital Program 1993-94
That pursuant to section 359 of the Charter and the Certificate
of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the Capital
Program for the fiscal year 1993-94 be and the same is hereby amended by
revising the following items under the Buffalo Municipal Water Finance
Authority:
Which Now Reads:
1. Installation of New Watermains $3,085,000
New 48" Watermain in Bailey Ave from Dingens
to William St $1,000,000
New 10" Watermain in Hillary Street, New 8" watermain
and service transfer in Potter Road $ 525,000
New 16" watermain in Bailey Avenue
from So. Park to McKinley Parkway $ 400,000
New 8" watermain in Niagara Falls Blvd. and
new 20" watermain in Jefferson Avenue
(will coincide with paving project) $ 600,000
New 8" watermain along Buffalo River between
Spann and Pierce $ 410,000
New 8" watermain in Maryland St. from
Fourth St. to Seventh $St. $ 150,000
2. Cleaning/Lining Existing Mains $4,622,000
Cleaning and Cement Lining Watermains in Fillmore
from Broadway to Kensington Avenue $1,200,000
Cleaning and Cement Lining Watermains in Virginia/
College/North/Delaware $ 600,000
Cleaning and Cement Mortar Lining 36" transmission main
along Bailey Ave and McKinley from Elk/City Line $1,172,000
Cleaning and Cement Lining Watermains in
Amherst/Starin/Hertel/Main $1,650,000
3. Rehabilitation Main Connecting Manhattan
and Cleveland Tanks $ 800,000
4. Valve/Hydrant Replacement Main St.
(Humboldt to City Line) $ 280,000
5. Filter Plant improvements $1,363,000
6. Pumping Stations Improvements $ 410,000
7. Paint Pipe and Bridge across
Scajaquada Expressway $ 40,000
8. Purchase Valves and Hydrants $ 700,000
9. Full Metering Program - Phase I $1,000,000
GRAND TOTAL $12,300,000
Amended to Read:
1. Installation of New Watermains $2,285,000
New 48" Watermain in Bailey Avenue
from Dingens to William Street $1,000,000
New 16" watermain in Bailey Avenue from
So. Park to McKinley Parkway $ 400,000
New Watermain at the Crossroads Arena $ 885,000
2. Cleaning/Lining Existing Mains $1,605,000
Cleaning and Cement Lining Watermains
in Amherst/Starin/Hertel/Main
3. Filter Plant Improvements $1,230,000
Filter Media and Operating Tables
4.Pumping Stations Improvements $ 410,000
Rehabilitation of Pumps and Motors - Ward Station
5. Purchase Valves and Hydrants $ 470,000
Purchase of Hydrants $ 320,000
Purchase of Valves $ 150,000
GRAND TOTAL $6,000,000
PASSED.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0.
No. 7
Amendments to Mayor's 1994-95 Budget Recommendations
It was moved by Mr. Pitts and Seconded by Mr. Helfer that the
Mayor's Budget Recommendations are hereby amended as follows:
CUT ADD NET DESCRIPTION
COUNCIL
$125,000 LINE CUTS
$125,000 REENGNRNG STUDY
$ 2,000 UTILITY
$ 2,000 PRECIOUS JEWELS
$125,000 $129,000 $4,000
PRESIDENT
$15,000
$15,0000 ($15,000)
MAYOR & EXEC
$3,665 LINE CUT
$3,665 $0 ($3,665)
AUDIT & CONTROL
$12,070 LINE CUT
$47,120 LINE ADDS (IN REM)
$94,269 AUDIT INSP (3)
$36,058 CHF AUDIT INSP
$47,149 DP EQUIP OPER (2)
$23,554 ACCT CLK STENO IN REM
$24,381 REAL EST INV IN REM
$39,597 LABORER I IN REM (2)
$22,690 LABORER I IN REM
$12,070 $334,818 $322,748
CIVIL SERVICE
$14,470 LINE CUTS
$200,000 FIRE EXAM
AGILITY TESTING
$29,423 PUB INFO OFFICER
$14,470 $229,423 $214,953
A & F
$19,831 LINE CUTS
$35,232 URBAN RESEARCH
PLANNER
$62,485 ASST DIR L R
$27,495 ASST BENEFIT MGR
$19,609 JR TRAFFIC CLERK
$36,058 SR ADMIN ASST
$82,316 $118,393 $36,077
LAW
$123,683 LINE CUT
$3,890 OUTLAY
$127,573 0 ($127,573)
ASSESSMENT
$9,400 LINE CUTS
$42,753 SUPRV ASSESSOR
$38,854 SR ASSESSOR
$52,153 $38,854 ($13,298)
GENERAL SERVICES
$176,208 LINE CUT
$1,200 OUTLAY
$22,880 ACCOUNT CLERK
$28,009 MEM SPRVSR I
$887 HOL PAY
$177,408 $51,776 ($125,632)
POLICE
$133,953 LINE CUTS
$37,084 SURGEON
$32,361 CRIME ANALYST
$166,314 $37,084 ($129,230)
FIRE
$71,240 LINE CUTS
$57,300 OUTLAY
$20,493 ACCT CLK TYPIST
$71,240 $77,793 $6,553
I & CR
$49,142 LINE CUTS
$30,932 RESEARCH ANALYST
$21,747 TYPIST
$26,432 BLDG INSP
$32,992 HSG CT REP
$22,261 STENO
$22,880 ACCT CLK TYPIST
$23,554 ACCT CLERK STENO
IN REM
$24,381 REAL EST INV IN REM
$39,597 LABORER I IN REM (2)
$22,690 LABORER I IN REM
$159,364.07 $157,244.73 ($2,119)
PUBLIC WORKS
$315,095 LINE CUTS
$200,000 LINE CUTS
$10,000 LINE CUTS
$1,400 OUTLAY
$17,200 LINE 552 40-1-013
$74,685 BRDG OPER ENG.
$24,167 ST REPAIR WKR
$28,009 MEM SPRVSR
$30,299 SR DRFTING TECH
$25,797 SIGN INSPECTOR
$28,883 CMCTN SPEC SPVSR I
$37,163 BLDG CODE SPEC
$21,748 TYPIST
$24,687 BINGO INSPECTOR
$21,960 ELEVATOR OPERTR
$6,209 HOL PAY
$526,495 $340,807 ($185,688)
HR
$5,550 LINE CUTS
$8,300 LINE CUTS
$50,000 LINE 580 YOUTH
PROGRAM 50-6-011
$23,554 SR STENO
$28,147 STENO SECRETARY
$18,674 SEC TO COMM HR
$25,659 RESEARCH AIDE
$32,342 H. R. PLANNER
$32,524 $159,702 $127,178
PARKS
$70,250 LINE CUTS
$24,496 CARPENTER
$27,972 PARKS SUPT
$26,278 HEAD CARPENTER
$26,661 M E MECH
$48,762 REC INSTR
$22,279 REC INSTR
887 HOL PAY
750 GRILLS/RIV PARK
$96,528 $151,808 $55,279
STREETS
$31,515 LINE CUTS
$76,000 OUTLAYS
$55,150 SPVSR ST SAN I
$31,181 SUPT ST SANI
$31,181 SPRTNT RDNT CTRL
$47,690 DOG CNTRL OFFICER
$25,989 WELDER
$6,209 HOL PAY
$107,515 $197,400 $89,885
CD
$250 LINE CUTS
250 0 ($250)
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
$535,000 $459,407 ($75,593) LINE CUTS
RESERVE FOR TAX &
CREDIT STABILIZATION
FRINGES
$750,223 $268,267 ($481,956) LINE CUTS
SS,MEDICAL,DENTAL
DEBT SERVICE
$11,000 $0 ($11,000)
GRANTS
$32,824 $284,730 $251,906
$62,425 $62,425 DEBT SERVICE
CAPITAL BUDGET
$3,098,933 $3,098,933 ($0)
ADOPTED.
No. 8
Approval Of 1994-95 Budget As Amended
Mr. Pitts moved that the 1994-95 Budget (Item No. 2, C.C.P. May
2, 1994) be and hereby is approved as amended.
Seconded by Mr. Franczyk.
PASSED.
AYES- ARTHUR, BELL, COLLINS, CZAJKA, FAHEY, FRANCZYK, LOCKWOOD, LOTEMPIO,
PERLA, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI- 11.
NOES- COPPOLA, HELFER- 2.
No. 9
Local Law Intro #8 - Reduction of Fire Companies
Mr. Pitts moved that Item No. 31 C.C.P. May 2, 1994, Local Law
Intro 18 -Reduction of Fire Companies be and the same hereby is approved.
Seconded by Mr. Czajka.
PASSED.
AYES- ARTHUR, BELL, COLLINS, CZAJKA, FAHEY, LOTEMPIO, PERLA, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI-
9.
NOES- COPPOLA, FRANCZYK, HELFER, LOCKWOOD- 4.
No. 10
Interim Action Plan - Police Reorganization
Mr. Pitts moved that Resolution #156, C.C.P. May 3, 1994 is hereby
approved as follows:
Be It Resolved That:
This Common Council adopts the report "WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER", A
Reorganization Plan for the Buffalo Police Department; and
Be It Further Resolved That:
This Common Council grants the Commissioner's request to close the four
(4) identified Police Precinct Stations, Precinct #17 at 98 Colvin - Precinct
#4 at 485 Michigan - Precinct #8 at 647 Fillmore - Precinct #10 at 566 Niagara,
to allow him to move forward with the Interim Action Plan; and
Be It Further Resolved That:
This Common Council adopts the Interim Action Plan which includes the
combining of Precincts 13-17, 4-10-3, 8-11, and 5-6; and
Be It Further Resolved That:
This Common Council adopts the Police Department Reorganization
Implementation Plan which calls for a total of five (5) Police Districts being
established; and
Be It Further Resolved That:
The Common Council and the Mayor establish an Implementation Committee to
work with citizens, Police Officers and elected officials in each of the five
(5) districts as it becomes necessary; and
Be It Further Resolved That:
The Commissioner of Police file with the Council a status report on the
Interim Action Plan one year after its implementation and before the closing of
any of the remaining precincts; and
Be It Finally Resolved That:
The Commissioner of Police is required to request authorization from this
Common Council to close the remaining precincts required in Phase Two to
accomplish the goal of five (5) District Stations.
Seconded by Mr. Fahey.
Mr. Pitts now moved to approve the above Interim Action Plan for Police
Reorganization.
Seconded by Mr. Fahey.
PASSED.
AYES- ARTHUR, BELL, COLLINS, COPPOLA, CZAJKA, FAHEY, HELFER, LOCKWOOD,
LOTEMPIO, PERLA, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI- 12.
NOES- FRANCZYK- 1.
*Mr. Franczyk voted in favor of this item except for Resolve No. 2 for which he
requested that he be recorded in the negative.
No. 11
Ord. Amend. - Ch. 175 (309) - Youth Golf Fees
Mr. Pitts moved that Item No. 162, C.C.P. May 3, 1994 - Reduce
Youth Golf Fees, be and the same is hereby referred to the Committee on
Finance.
Seconded by Mr. Bell.
ADOPTED.
No. 12
Mr. Pitts now moved that the following items:
No 119 May 3 Deny sal. incr. to Compt. exempts (#179 4/19)
No 120 May 3 Deny Sal. incr-exempt emply.(#182, 4/19)
(attch.cert)
Com 51 May 3 Changing Salaries- Exempt Employees (CC)
are hereby Laid on the Table.
Seconded by Mr. Collins.
ADOPTED.
No. 13
Mr. Pitts now moved that the following items:
Res 154 May 3 Reduce Sidewalk Cafe Fees
Res 161 May 3 Eliminate Volleyball League Permit Fees
Com 23 May 3 Rpt. Audit- Cost Refuse/Recycling (Compt)
Com 57 May 3 Analysis of waste disposal tonnage (Sts)
Com 24 May 3 Rpt. Audit- Bldgs./Licenses (Compt)
be and the same are hereby Referred to the Committee on Finance.
Seconded by Mr. Coppola.
ADOPTED.
No. 14
Mr. Pitts now moved that the following item:
No 88 May 3 Pub.Mgmt.Gp.- Fire Dept. Study Final Report
be and the same is Referred to the Committee on Legislation. Seconded by Mrs.
LoTempio.
ADOPTED.
No. 15
Mr. Pitts moved that the following items:
Com 4 May 2 Agreement- reduction in Fire Companies (Fire)
Com 49 May 17 Opinion- Police Interim Action Plan (CC)
No 103 May 3 Funding Recommend. (Arts Comm.)(#11 4/19)
Com 64 May 3 Transfer Real Estate to Comm. Revital. (ICR)
Com 66 May 3 Use of hand held computers by PVB (A&F)
No 85 May 3 Cit. Salary Review Commission 1994 Report
Com 15 May 17 Monthly Overtime Report (Compt)
No 88 May 17 W.Bauza & 1- complaints on budget/taxes
be and the same are hereby Received and Filed.
Seconded by Mr. Zuchlewski.
ADOPTED.
No. 16
Adjournment
At 4:25 P.M. Mr. Pitts moved to Adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Perla.
ADOPTED.