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No. 12
COMMON COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY OF BUFFALO
June 10, 1997
TASKFORCES
MAYOR AUDITORIUM AND STADIUM TASK FORCE:
Hon. Anthony M. Masiello James W. Pitts, chairman, Kevin J. Helfer, Bonnie K.
Lockwood, Rosemarie LoTempio , Corporation
COMPTROLLER Counsel/Designee, Commissioner of Public Works/Designee,
Joel A. Giambra Commissioner of Community Development/Designee,
Commissioner of Administration and Finance/Designee,
COMMON COUNCIL President of Development Downtown.
PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
James W. Pitts ERIE BASIN MARINA TASK FORCE: James W.
Pitts, Chairman, Kevin J. Helfer, Bonnie K. Lockwood,
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Comptroller/Designee, Commissioner of Public
David A. Franczyk Works/Designee, President of Slip Renter’s Assoc/Designee,
Buffalo Sabres/Aud Club.
MAJORITY LEADER
Rosemarie Lo Tempio PARKS CONSERVANCY TASK FORCE: David
Franczyk, Chairman, Kevin J. Helfer, Dale L. Zuchlewski, John
COUNCILMEMBERS-AT-LARGE Scardino, Robert Kresse, Pamela DiPalma, Mark Mistretta,
Beverly Gray Albert Howard, Marge Miller, Patty Farrell, Jack McGowan,
Barbara Kavanaugh Thomas J. Barnes, Wes Olmsted, Robert Meldrum, Paula
Rosemarie LoTempio Mulligan, Louise Snyder, Rev. Benny Sheppard, Friends of
Olmsted desingee, Commissioner of Parks/Designee,
DISTRICTCOUNCILMEMBERS Commissioner of Public Works/Desingee, Commissioner of
ALFRED T. COPPOLA - DELAWARE Community Development/Designee.
BARBARA MILLER-WILLIAMS - ELLICOTT
DAVID A. FRANCZYK - FILLMORE GREENWAY TASK FORCE: Bonnie Kane-
DAVID J. CZAJKA - LOVEJOY Lockwood, Chairman, James August, Frederick Holman, Barry
BYRON BROWN - MASTEN Boyer, Allan Jamieson, Lucy Cook, Jesse Kregal, Mark
ROBERT QUINTANA - NIAGARA Mistretta, Thomas Pallas, Philip Snyder, Lorraine Pierro,
DALE ZUCHLEWSKI - NORTH Cynthia Schwartz, Ann Poole, Suzanne toomey-Spinks, Dr.
BONNIE KANE LOCKWOOD - SOUTH Rae Rosen, MargaretWooster, Jerry Malloy, David P.
KEVIN J. HELFER - UNIVERSITY Comerford, Tammy Barnes, Terry Wherry
CARBON MONOXIDE TASK FORCE: David
REGULARCOMMITTEES Czajka, Chairman, Fred Larson, Matthew Baudo, Paul
Mielcarek, David Pierowicz, Phil Haberstro, Mike Rabb, Donna
CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: David J. Czajka, DeCarolisle, jay Burney, Mark Kubiniec, Yerby Dixon
Chairman, Alfred T. Coppola, Kevin J. Helfer, David Franczyk,
Bonnie Kane-Lockwood, Members
CLAIMS COMMITTEE: Bonnie K. Lockwood, Chairman,
Kevin J. Helfer, Alfred T. Coppola, David Franczyk, Barbara
Miller-williams, Members
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Dale L.
ZUCHLEWSKI Chairman, Barbara Miller-Williams, Byron
Brown, Kevin J. Helfer, Robert Quintana, Rosemarie LoTempio
Members.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: David Franczyk, Chairman,
Byron Brown, Beverly Gray, Kevin J. Helfer, Bonnie Lockwood,
Dale Zuchlewski Members.
LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Alfred T. Coppola,
Chairman, David J. Czajka, Kevin J. Helfer, Rosemarie
LoTempio , Robert Quintana, Barbara Kavanaugh Members
RULES COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman Kevin
J. Helfer, Rosemarie LoTempio , Members
EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Barbara A. Kavanaugh
Chairman, Dale Zuchlewski, Kevin J. Helfer, Beverly Gray,
Bonnie K. Lockwood, Barbara Miller-Williams Members
SPECIALCOMMITTEES
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: James W.
Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Robert Quintana, Alfred T.
Coppola, Kevin J. Helfer
BUDGET COMMITTEE: Rosemarie LoTempio ,
Chairman, Alfred T. Coppola, David Franczyk, Kevin J. Helfer,
Byron Brown
ERIE BASIN MARINA LEASE COMMITTEE: James
W. Pitts, Chairman, Kevin J. Helfer, Bonnie K. Lockwood, Carl
a. Perla, Jr.
POLICE REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE: David J.
Czajka Chairman, Kevin J. Helfer, Rosemarie LoTempio
CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS
COMMONCOUNCIL
CITYHALL-BUFFALO
TUESDAY,JUNE10,1997 FROMTHECITYPLANNINGBOARD
AT2:00P.M.
NO.5
PRESENT - James W. Pitts President of the Council, M.ALFIERI,REQUESTTOPLACEASIDEWALK
and and Council Members Brown, Coppola, Czajka, CAFEAT88WESTCHIPPEWASTREET
Franczyk, Gray, Helfer, Kavanaugh, Lockwood, Pitts, ITEMNO.43,C.C.P.,5/27/97
Quintana, Williams and Zuchlewski - 12. The City Planning Board at its regular meeting
held Tuesday, June 3, 1997 considered the matter
ABSENT - Council Member LoTempio-1. captioned, pursuant to Section 413-59 of the Buffalo Code,
Review of Sidewalk Cafes.
On a motion by Mr. Pitts, seconded by Mr. Czajka, the The applicant seeks to place a temporary sidewalk
minutes of the stated meeting held on May 27, 1997 were cafe which will encroach the right-of-way. The cafe will
approved. measure 6 feet by 25 feet (150 square feet). The
Department of Public Works has reviewed the matter and
FROMTHEMAYOR has recommended that your Honorable Body grant a "mere
NO.1 license" to the applicant. Under SEQR the proposed cafe is
APPOINTMENTOFMEMBERTOTHE considered a Type II action which does not require further
ELEVATORSAFETYREVIEWBOARD environmental review.
Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Chapter The Planning Board voted to approve the
167.3 of the Buffalo Code, I hereby appoint the following proposed sidewalk cafe with the following conditions: 1) no
individual as a member of the Elevator Safety Review Board: trash receptacles in the cafe area, and 2) no music played on
Frank L. Marks Jr. the cafe.
354 Sonwil Drive Buffalo, NY 14225 RECEIVED AND FILED.
Otis Elevator Company
Mr. Marks has nineteen years experience in the NO.6
elevator industry including both field and management roles. K.KLENK,REQUESTTOPLACEASIDEWALKCAFE
As a member of IUEC Local 14 of Buffalo, he has constructed, AT112WESTCHIPPEWASTREET
maintained and serviced elevators for 13 years. Currently, Mr. ITEMNO.44,C.C.P.,5/27/97
Marks is a New Equipment and Modernization Manager for The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held
Otis Elevator Company. Tuesday, June 3, 1997 considered the matter captioned,
Frank L. Marks is replacing Steven D. Parks. Mr. pursuant to Section 413-59 of the Buffalo Code, Review of
Marks is representing B.O.M.A. His term will expire April Sidewalk Cafes.
30,1998. The applicant seeks to place a temporary sidewalk
I hereby certify that Frank L. Marks Jr. is fully cafe which will encroach the right-of-way. The cafe will
qualified to serve as a member of the Elevator Safety Review measure 5 feet by 30 feet (150 square feet). The Department
Board. of Public Works has reviewed the matter and has
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATI0N. recommended that your Honorable Body grant a "mere license'
to the applicant. Under SEQR the proposed cafe is considered
NO.2 a Type II action which does not require further environmental
APPOINTMENTOFMEMBERTOTHEBUFFALOreview.
PRESERVATIONBOARD The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed
Please be advised that pursuant to the powers sidewalk cafe with the following conditions: 1) that no trash
vested in me by Article II, Section 337-3, Part II of the Code of receptacles are placed in the cafe area and 2) that no music is
the City of Buffalo, I hereby appoint John M. Laping, FAIA played on the cafe.
residing at 166 Bryant Street, Buffalo, New York 14222, to RECEIVED AND FILED.
serve as a member of the Buffalo Preservation Board.
John M. Laping, FAIA is the managing principal of NO.7
Kideney Architects. Mr. Laping received a BS Degree in M.MORIN,REQUESTTOPLACEASIDEWALKCAFEAT
Architecture from the University of Cincinnati. He is involved in 227DELAWAREAVENUE(CORNERW.CHIPPEWA)
various professional affiliations and public service activities. ITEMNO.46,C.C.P.,5/27/97
Mr. Laping has received numerous awards and honors and is The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held
active in many memberships. Tuesday, June 3, 1997 considered the matter captioned,
Mr. Laping is replacing Brian P. Brady who has pursuant to Section 413-59 of the Buffalo Code, Review of
resigned. His term will expire August 31, 1998. Sidewalk Cafes.
Based upon the above qualifications, I hereby certify The applicant seeks to place a temporary sidewalk
that John M. Laping is fully qualified to serve on the Buffalo cafe which will encroach the right-of-way. The cafe will
Preservation Board. measure 8 feet by 29 feet (150 square feet). The Department
REFERRED TO THE C0MMITTEE 0N LEGISLATION. of Public Works has reviewed the matter and has
recommended that your Honorable Body grant a "mere license"
NO.3 to the applicant. Under SEQR the proposed cafe is considered
RE-APPOINTMENTOFMEMBERSTOTHE a Type II action which does not require further environmental
BUFFALOMUNICIPALWATERFINANCEAUTHORITY review.
Pursuant to the authority granted in me by Section The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed
1048-C of title Two-B, Article Five of the Public Authorities law, sidewalk cafe with the following conditions: 1) that no music is
I hereby re-appoint, subject to confirmation by Your Honorable played from the cafe, and 2) that no trash receptacles are
Body, the following individuals to the Buffalo Municipal Water placed in the cafe area.
Finance Authority: RECEIVED AND FILED.
Joseph Makowski
194 Huntington Ave. Buffalo, NY 14214 NO.8
Mr. Makowski's term will expire December 31, 1997. R.ALSHEIMER,PETITIONTOREZONE2450
Joseph Paladino DELAWAREFROMR2TOC2
235 Lakefront Blvd. Buffalo, NY 14202 ITEMNO.87,C.C.P,4/29/97
Mr. Paladino's term will expire December 31, 1998. The city Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday,
I hereby certify that the above individuals are fully June 3, 1997 considered the matter captioned, pursuant to
qualified to serve as members of the Buffalo Municipal Water Section 511-126 of the Buffalo Code, Amendments to the
Finance Authority. Zoning ordinance.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. The Planning Board voted to receive and file the item,
inasmuch as your Honorable Body has already approved it
NO.4 (Item No. 157, C.C.P., 5/27/97).
CERTIFICATEOFAPPOINTMENT RECEIVED AND FILED.
Appointment Effective May 28, 1997 in the Department of
Mayor, Executive Division, to the Position of Telephone NO.9
Operator, Temporary, at the Starting Salary of $ 22,490 AUTOZONE,REQUESTTOPLACEAPOLESIGNAT
Lanette D. Boulware, 132 Harvard Pl., Buffalo, N.Y. 14209 1541-1553SOUTHPARK
RECEIVED AND FILED. ITEMNO.115,C.C.P.,5/27/97
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held
FROMTHEMAYOR-EXECUTIVEDEPARTMENT Tuesday, June 3, 1997 considered the matter captioned,
pursuant to Section 387-19 of the Buffalo Code, Review of Pole Review of Billboard Signs.
Signs. The applicant seeks to erect a double-faced non
The applicant seeks to erect an accessory, accessory sign which will have a sign face area of G72 square
illuminated, pole sign which will have a sign face area feet (14'x48') and an overall height of 30 feet.
measuring 4 feet by 18 feet (52 square feet) and an overall The site is located in an M2 zone which permits
height of 20 feet. such signs provided that there is no non accessory sign within
The site is located in a C2 zone which permits 1000 feet and on the same side of a limited access
freestanding signs. Under SEQR the proposed sign is expressway. In this instance, when researching the permit
considered a Type II action which does not require further record, it was determined that an application for a billboard
environmental review. located at 97 Selkirk was approved by your Honorable Body in
The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed 1995. The Selkirk site is within 1000 feet of the site under
sign with the condition that it is located in a landscaped base. review. The permit for this sign was never issued and
RECEIVED AND FILED. therefore the sign was never erected. Under SEQR the
proposed sign is considered an unlisted action which may be
NO.10 studied through uncoordinated review.
GRACEMANORHEALTHCARE,REQUESTTOERECT The Planning Board voted to approve the
AGROUNDSIGNAT310NORTHSTREET proposed sign on the condition that the application for the sign
ITEMNO.117,C.C.P.,5/27/97 at 97 Selkirk be withdrawn.
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
Tuesday, June 3, 1997 considered the matter captioned,
pursuant to Section 387-19 of the Buffalo Code, Review of NO.14
Ground Signs. ECINDUSTRIALCENTERPOINTCORP.PARK,
The applicant seeks to erect an accessory, REQUESTTOERECTAPOLESIGNAT1656BROADWAY
illuminated, ground sign which will have a sign face area ITEMNO.119,C.C.P.,5/27/97
measuring 3 feet by 7 feet (21 square feet) and an overall The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held
height of 4 feet. Tuesday, June 3, 1997 considered the matter captioned,
The site is located in a R5 zone which does not pursuant to Section 387-19 of the Buffalo Code, Review of
permit freestanding signs. The applicant has, therefore, Ground Signs.
petitioned the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance. The site The applicant seeks to erect an illuminated,
is also located in the Allentown Historic District and has been accessory sign which will have a sign face area of 130 square
reviewed by the Buffalo Preservation Board. Under SEQR the feet (13' x 10') and an overall height of 30 feet.
proposed sign is considered a Type II action which does not The site is located in a Ml zone which permits such
require further environmental review. signs. This
The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed notwithstanding, the Board felt that the proposed sign was too
sign with the condition that it is located in an appropriately high. Under SEQR the proposed sign is considered a Type II
landscaped area. action which does not require further environmental review.
RECEIVED AND FILED. The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed
sign with the following conditions: 1) that its overall height
NO.11 should not exceed 25 feet, and 2) that it be located in an
INSTITUTEOFTHESISTERS,REQUESTTOERECT appropriately landscaped base.
TWOGROUNDSIGNSAT2064MAINSTREET REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
ITEMNO.118,C.C.P.,5/27/97
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held FROMTHEBOARDOFSTADIUMANDAUDITORIUM
Tuesday, June 3, 1997 considered the matter captioned
pursuant to Section 387-19 of the Buffalo Code, NO.15
Review of Ground Signs. REQUESTWAIVEROFRENTALFEE-NORTH
The applicant seeks to erect two accessory, AMERICAREPARK-THEASSOCIATIONOFHISPANIC
illuminated, ground signs which will have sign face areas PASTORSOFWESTERNNEWYORKONAUGUST11AND
measuring 30 inches by 96 inches and an overall height of 6.5 12,1997.
feet, and 60 inches by 84 inches with an overall height of 7 At a recent meeting of the Board of Stadium and Auditorium, a
feet. request was submitted to waive the rental fee for the
The site is located in an R2 zone which does not Association of Hispanic Pastors of Western New York for
permit freestanding signs. The applicant has, therefore, "Prayer and Praise, Say No To Drugs and Yes To Jesus
petitioned the zoning Board of Appeals for a variance. Under Christ" on August 11 and 12, 1997. The Association of
SEQR the proposed signs are considered a Type II action Hispanic Pastors of Western New York is not for profit with no
which does not require further environmental review. admission charged to the public. The Association has agreed
The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed to pay incremental expenses for this event. They will also
signs. supply the necessary insurance naming the City of Buffalo -
RECEIVED AND FILED. North AmeriCare Park as additional insured. The Board of
Stadium and Auditorium, hereby recommends that your
NO.12 Honorable Body approve the free use of North AmeriCare Park
OSMOSEREALTYCORP.,REQUESTTOERECTAfor this event.
GROUNDSIGNAT960ELLICOTTSTREET Mr. Czajka moved:
ITEMNO.121,C.C.P.,5/27/97 That the communication from the Board of Stadium
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held and Auditorium, dated May 28, 1997, be received and filed; and
Tuesday, June 3, 1997 considered the matter captioned, That the Board of Stadium and Auditorium be, and it
pursuant to Section 387-19 of the Buffalo Code, Review of hereby is, authorized to waive the rental fee for the use of North
ground Signs. AmeriCare Park on August 11 and 12, 1997 to the Association
The applicant seeks to erect an accessory sign which of Hispanic Pastors of Western New York for "Prayer and
will have a sign face area of 13.5 square feet (2' 6" x 9' 7") and Praise, Say No to Drugs and Yes to Jesus Christ" on the
an overall height of 7 feet. condition that they provide the necessary certificate of
The site is located in a R3 zone which does not permit such insurance, security and comply with the New York State Health
signs. The applicant, therefore, has petitioned the Zoning Code regarding emergency medical staffing.
Board of Appeals for a variance. Under SEQR the proposed PASSED.
sign is considered a Type II action which does not require AYES-12. NOES-0.
further environmental review.
The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed NO.16
sign. REQUESTWAIVEROFRENTALFEE-NORTH
RECEIVED AND FILED. AMERICAREPARK-THEBUFFALOBISONSAND
DELSNER-SLATERPRODUCTIONSFOR"EDGEFEST'97"
NO.13 ONJUNE28,1997
1055SENECAST.,REQUESTTOERECTA At a recent meeting of the Board of Stadium and Auditorium, a
BILLBOARDSIGNAT1037SENECASTREET request was submitted to waive the rental fee for the Buffalo
ITEMNO.116,C.C.P.,5/27/97 Bisons/Delsner-Slater Productions of "Edgefest '97" scheduled
The City Planning Board at its regular meeting for June 28, 1997. The concert is a charity event with all
held Tuesday, June 3, 1997 considered the matter captioned, proceeds benefiting the PACT Program at Children's Hospital.
pursuant to Section 387-19 of the Buffalo Code, Enclosed please find a copy of a letter from Jonathan A.
BILLED ACCOUNT 5/97 ONLY CURRENT QTR. UNKNOWN* ACCT STATUS
Dandes. The Buffalo Bisons and Delsner-Slater Productions agreed to pay for the cost of the appraisal, transfer tax,
will pay for all incremental expenses associated with the event recording fees and cost of the legal description.
and enter into our standard contractual agreement. The Board I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve
of Stadium and Auditorium unanimously approved this request the sale of 19 Halbert Street to Ms. Margaret Allen in the
and hereby recommends that your Honorable Body approve the amount of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00). I am further
free use of North AmeriCare Park for this event. recommending that the Corporation Counsel prepare the
RECEIVED AND FILED. necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor
be authorized to execute the same.
FROMTHECOMPTROLLER Mr. Czajka moved:
That the communication from the Comptroller, dated
NO.17 May 28, 1997, be received and filed; and
CERTIFICATEOFNECESSITY That the offer of Ms. Margaret Allen, of 23 Halbert
TRANSFEROFFUND Street, in the sum of $600.00 (Six Hundred Dollars) to
DEPARTMENTOFPOLICE-BUILDINGMAINTENANCE purchase the property described as 19 Halbert, be and hereby
DEPARTMENTOFPOLICE-FLEETMAINTENANCE is accepted; and
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall
Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 42 of the be paid by the purchaser; and
Charter, that it is necessary that the sum of $16,000 be That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal
transferred and reappropriated from the Department of Police - description shall be paid by the purchaser.
Building Maintenance, as set forth below: That the Corporation Counsel shall prepare the
The amount to be transferred represents an unexpended necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor
balance of items contained in the budget for the current fiscal be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the
year and will not be needed at this time for the purpose for terms of sale upon which the bid was submitted.
which they were appropriated. PASSED.
Dated: Buffalo, NY, May 21, 1997 AYES-12. NOES-0.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
NO.21
NO.18 ABANDON/SALE485MICHIGANAVENUE
CERTIFICATEOFNECESSITY FORMERPOLICEPRECINCT#4
TRANSFEROFFUNDS The Comptroller's Office, Division of Real Estate, has
VARIOUSDEPARTMENTS received a request to purchase the above captioned property
from Mr. Thomas R. Kiener, Jansen-Kiener Consulting
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, Engineers, P.C. , 12 Kingswaye Drive, Williamsville, New York
Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 42 of the 14221. They intend to use the property as office space for
Charter, that it is necessary that the sum of $83,650 be their firm.
transferred and reappropriated from the Various Departments,
as set forth below: I am recommending that Your Honorable Body
The amounts to be transferred represent unexpended balances authorize this office to negotiate the sale of the property in
of items contained in the budget for the current fiscal year and accordance with Sections 513 and 514 of the City Charter and
will not be needed at this time for the purpose for which they report the results of negotiations back to Your Honorable Body
were appropriated. for final approval.
RECEIVED AND FILED. Mr. Czajka moved:
That the Comptroller be and be hereby is authorized to
NO.19 negotiate the amendment and sale of the property at 485
CERTIFICATEOFNECESSITY Michigan Avenue in accordance with Sections 513 and 514 of
TRANSFEROFFUNDS the City Charter and report the results of such negotiations to
VARIOUSDEPARTMENTS the Common Council for final approval.
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, PASSED.
Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 42 of the AYES-12. NOES-0.
Charter, that it is necessary that the sum of $2,226,763 be
transferred and reappropriated from the Various Departments, NO.22
as set forth below: REQUESTINFORMATION-
The amounts to be transferred represent unexpended balances WATERBILLINGSTOPILOT'S
of items contained in the budget for the current fiscal year and ITEM#185,C.C.P.MAY27,1997
will not be needed at this time for the purpose for which they The above referenced resolution requested that this
were appropriated. office review and provide information on the water accounts
Dated: Buffalo, NY, June 5, 1997 associated with delinquent PILOT's.
RECEIVED AND FILED. The following is a listing of delinquent PILOT
agreements, as provided by the Tax Division on 5/30/97, and
NO.20 the status of the water account for each.
RESULTOFNEGOTIATIONS PILOT NAME ADDRESS WATER
19HALBERT,163'SDEWEY DEL PRINCE DIST. 2671 MAIN PAID IN FULL
VACANTLOT:35'X121' JOURNEYS END
ASSESSEDVALUATION:$3,700 BFLO HOTEL 601 MAIN PAID IN FULL
The office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, ACQUIST LP II 31 W. GENESEE
has received a request from Ms. Margaret Allen, 23 Halbert PRUDENTIAL BUILDING
Street, Buffalo, New York 14214, to acquire the above ASSOC. 30 CHURCH UNKNOWN*
captioned property. She intends to acquire the property and WATERFRONT
use as additional yard space for her home at 23 Halbert. ASSOC. 40 LA RIVIERE OWES
The Department of Community Development and the $97.36, BILLED
Division of Collections have been contacted and they have no ELMWOOD
objections to the sale. There are no outstanding building code WAREHOUSING CO. 1800 ELMWOOD
violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the PAID IN FULL
purchaser. FEDERAL CTR.
An independent appraisal of the property was JOINT VENTURE 138 DELAWARE
conducted by Robert E. Jones, Appraiser, 1325 Kensington INACTIVE
Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14215. He has estimated the fair NO CHARGES
market value of the property to be Five Hundred Dollars 45TH STREET
($500.00). This represents approximately Eleven Cents (.11) a HOLDINGS INC. 187 FRANKLIN
square foot for the subject property. The Division of Real UNKNOWN*
Estate has investigated the sales of similar properties in the CAN-AMERICAN
area. Sale prices range from Fifteen (.15) cents a square foot PACKAGING 678 BAILEY
to Thirty Cents (.30) a square foot. PAID IN FULL
The results of our negotiations are that Ms. Margaret * Indicates there is no water service address to match the
Allen has agreed and is prepared to pay Six Hundred Dollars assessment address. Information available was that in the
($600) for the subject property. This represents approximately City's computer database. The Water Division may be able
Fifteen Cents (.15) a square foot for the property. She has also to make further cross-reference with records kept by that
office. FISCALYEAR1997-98
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND This is to advise that the owner, Great
WATER BOARD AND WATER BOARD Lakes Motor Corp. instituted certiorari proceedings on 3068
Main Street, Buffalo, New York regarding the assessment for
FROMTHECOMMISSIONEROFASSESSMENT fiscal year 1996-97.
The assessment was reviewed by this
NO.23 Department and the owners expressed a willingness to settle
CERTIORARIPROCEEDINGS the proceedings.
A.DOUGLASOAK&LAURETTEOAK The final assessment for 1997-98 was
1997-98TAXYEAR $380,000. The owners are agreeable to a settlement which
This is to advise that the owners, A. would result in a reduction to $21 0,000 for 1997-98 on 3068
Douglas Oak & Laurette Oak, instituted certiorari proceedings Main Street. The property is now under a contract of sale for
on four properties in Buffalo, New York regarding the $160,000.
assessments for the 1997-98 tax year. The amount of city taxes at the 1996-97 rate
The owners are agreeable to a settlement on $380,000 is $13,910.42. The taxes on $210,000, again at
as follows: the 1996-97 rate as the 1997-98 rate is undetermined as of this
Address. Existing Tax at Proposed writing, are $7,687.34 or $6,223.08 less. Because the
Assessment 1996-97 Rate Assessment settlement is for the 1997-98 tax year, no refund would be
Tax at Reduction using necessary as no payment is due until July, 1997.
1996-97 Rate 1996-97 Rate.- Based on a review of the current market
33 Clarence $230,000 $ 8,419.46 $198,000 value of the property, I feel this settlement would be in the best
$7,248.06 $1,171.40 interest of the city. I recommend, therefore, this settlement in
864 Kensington 285,000 10,432.80 192,500 which the Department of Law concurs.
7,046.72 3,386.08 I hereby request that the Corporation
852 Kensington 181,000 6,629.40 132,000 Counsel be authorized to settle 1997-98 tax certiorari
4,832.04 1,797.36 proceeding on 3068 Main Street by reducing the assessment
38 Parkridge 80,400 2,943.14 52,500 from $380,000 to $210,000.
1,921.82 1,021.32 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Additionally, under the terms of the
settlement the owners would discontinue proceedings for the FROMTHECOMMISSIONEROFPUBLICWORKS
1996-97 tax year on all four properties plus an additional parcel.
Moreover, since the proposed settlement affects 1997-98 NO.26
taxes which do not become due until July, no refund would be NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8885
necessary. REPEALNOLEFTTURNELMWOODAVENUENORTH
Based on a review of the current market ANDSOUTHBOUNDATALLENSTREET
value of the properties, I feel this settlement would be in the REGULATIONS OF TURNS - REPEAL
best interest of the City. I recommend, therefore, this In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
settlement in which the Department of Law concurs. of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
I hereby request that the Corporation repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
Counsel be authorized to settle the 1997-98 tax certiorari as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
proceedings of A. Douglas Oak and Laurette Oak by reducing Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
the 1997-98 assessment on 33 Clarence from $230,000 to business.
$198,000, by reducing the 1997-98 assessment on 864 That that part of Section 37 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of
Kensington from $285,000 to $192,500, by reducing the 1997-the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the
98 assessment on 852 Kensington from $181,000 to following: REGULATION OF TURNS
$132,000, and by reducing the 1997-98 assessment on 38
Parkridge from $80,400 to $52,500. STREET AT INTERSECTION HOURS
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. DIRECTION PROHIBITION
NO.24 Elmwood Ave Allen Street 7:00 a.m.
CERTIORARIPROCEEDINGS to 9:00 a.m.
ALBERT&MARCIAO'BRIEN North bound No Left Turn
496PEARLSTREET Monday-Friday
FISCALYEARS1997-98&1996-97 Elmwood Ave Allen Street 4:00 p.m.
This is to advise that the owners, Albert to 6:00 p.m.
and Marcia O'Brien, instituted certiorari proceedings on 496 South bound No Left Turn
Pearl Street, Buffalo, New York regarding the assessment for Monday-Friday
fiscal years 1996-97 and 1997-98. This action is being taken at the request of the District
The assessment was reviewed by this Councilmember.
Department and the owners expressed a willingness to settle RECEIVED AND FILED.
the proceedings.
The final assessment for 1996-97 and NO.27
1997-98 was $233,000. The owners are agreeable to a PUBLICNOTICE
settlement which would result in a reduction to $200,000 for WATERRATE
1997-98 on 496 Pearl Street. The owners would drop the PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public
1996-97 proceeding. hearing will be held pursuant to Public Authorities Law Section
The amount of city taxes at the 1996-97 10481 on June 26, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. local time in the Common
rate on $233,000 is $8,529.28. The taxes on $200,000, again Council Chambers, l3th Floor City Hall, Buffalo, New York
at the 1996-97 rate as the 1997-98 rate is undetermined as of concerning the establishment of fees, rates or other charges by
this writing, are $7,321.28 or $1,208.00 less. Because the the Buffalo Water Board (the "Water Board") for the use of or
settlement is for the 1997-98 tax year, no refund would be services furnished, rendered or made available by the water
necessary as no payment is due until July, 1997. system of the City of Buffalo on or after July 1, 1997. A copy of
Based on a review of the current market these rates are available in the office of the Secretary of the
value of the property, I feel this settlement would be in the best Water Board located in City Hall, Room I 10 1 and in the office
interest of the city. I recommend, therefore, this settlement in of the City Division of Water located in City Hall, Room 107,
which the Department of Law concurs. and may be inspected during regular business hours after June
I hereby request that the Corporation 20, 1997.
Counsel be authorized to settle 1997-98 tax certiorari LAID 0N THE TABLE
proceeding on 496 Pearl Street by reducing the assessment
from $230,000 to $200,000. NO.28
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE DIFFERENCEINSALARY-A.LAKOWSKI
Mr. Anthony Lawkowski, a carpenter in the Division of
NO.25 Buildings is on disability from 3/25/97. Pursuant to the City
CERTIORARIPROCEEDINGS Ordinance, Chapter 35, Article VI, Sec. 22, each employee is
GREATLAKESMOTORCORP. entitled to a difference in pay allowance under the provisions of
3068MAINSTREET the Workers Compensation Law.
Therefore, Mr. Lawkowski is entitled to a difference in pay. Decrease:$150.00
The normal salary for 10 days-$1,057.35. Less deductions for Work Item No. 09.720 - Contract estimated one curb box bid
NYSTATE-$32.92. FEDERAL-$86.07; FICA-MED - $80.89 @ $100.00 each. No service was required.
and NY State Retirement $31.72 for a total of $231.60 for Decrease: $100.00
deductions. Less payment by Compensation Carrier in the Work Item No. 02.110 - Contract estimated 10 cubic yard of
amount of $697.06. Amount due to the employee is $128.69 additional excavation bid @ $10.00 per cubic yard. No
per pay period. Amount due the employee for 29 days - (from additional excavation was required.
3/25 - 5/4/97) is $373.35. Decrease: $100.00
Payments to continue bi-weekly until employee returns to Work Item No. 03.110 - Contract estimated 10 cubic yard of
work or for 6 months. additional select fill bid @ $20.00 cubic yard. No additional
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. select fill was required.
Decrease: $200.00
NO.29 Work Item No. 403.13 - Contract estimated 25 tons of asphalt
CHANGEINCONTRACT binder bid @ $80.00 per ton. A total of 27.42 tons was
ELMWOOD-VIRGINIAFIRESTATION required.
ELECTRICALWORK Increase: $193.60
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes Work Item No. 04.110 - Contract estimated 20 tons of asphalt
for the Elmwood-Virginia Fire Station, Electrical Work, Frey top bid @ $100.00 per ton. A total of 18.65 tons were required.
Electric Construction - C #91853600. Decrease: $135.00
1. Redirection and installation of two 4" PVC conduits Work Item No. R05.110 - Contract estimated 50 cubic yards of
connected to existing NYNEX conduits. Add $ 3,438.00 concrete road base bid @ $100.00 cubic yard. A total of 44
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract cubic yards were required. Decrease: $600.00
of Three Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Eight and 00/100 Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Public
Dollars ($3,438.00). Works and the Consulting Engineer and found to be fair and
Summary: Original Amount of Contract $154,360.00 equitable.
Change Order No. 1 SUMMARY:
(CCP 11/12/96, #111) Add 4,067.00 Original Amount of Contract $62,300.00
Amount of This Change (No. 2) Add 3,438.00 Change Order No. 1 - Decrease 2,121.40
Revised Amount of Contract $161,865.00 FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $60,178.60
These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract was Funds in the amount of $2,121.40 are to be credited
let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect, to the Division of Water's 416-982-505-00-000 Capital Projects
Stieglitz, Stieglitz, Mach, and the Department of Public Works Account.
and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work will be I recommend the above change order and it is
available in CPF 200-402-023 - Division of Buildings. respectfully requested that your Honorable Body authorize the
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order as set
Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the forth above.
contractor as set forth above. That the communication from the Department of
Mr. Czajka moved: Public Works, dated June 5, 1997, be received and filed; and
That the communication from the Department of Public Works, That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he
dated May 23, 1997, be received and filed; and hereby is, authorized to issue change order No. I to Mar-Wal
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, Construction Company, Inc., changes resulting in a net
authorized to issue change order No. 2 to Frey Electric decrease in the amount of $2,121.40, as more fully described
Construction, changes resulting in a net increase in the amount in the above communication, for work relating to Replacement
of $3,438.00, as more fully described in the above of Watermain, Hamburg Street, City Contract No. 91894700.
communication, for work relating to Elmwood-Virginia Fire Funds for this project are to be credited to the Division of
Station, Electrical Work, C #91853600. Funds for this project Water's 416-982-505-00-000 Capital Projects Account.
are to be charged to CPF 200-402-023 Division of Buildings. PASSED.
PASSED. AYES-12. NOES-0.
AYES:-BROWN, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER,
KAVANAUGH, LOCKWOOD, PITTS, QUINTANA, NO.31
WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI-11. PERMISSIONTOPREPAREPLANS&SPECIFICATIONS
NOES-COPPOLA-1. ANDADVERTISEFORPROPOSALSFORTHE
REPLACEMENTOFTREEROOTDAMAGEDSIDEWALKS
NO.30 CITYWIDE-1997
CHANGEORDERNO.1 GROUP#430
REPLACEMENTOFWATERMAIN I hereby request permission from Your Honorable Body to
HAMBURGSTREET prepare plans, specifications and advertise for sealed
CITYCONTRACTNO.91894700 proposals for the Replacement of Tree Root Damaged
I hereby submit to your Honorable Body the following Sidewalks - City Wide - various locations, group #430.
Change Order No. 1 with Mar-Wal Construction Company, Inc. This project is included in the 1997 Capital Improvements
for work relating to Emergency Repairs - Replacement of Budget and will involve the replacement of "tree root damaged"
Watermain - Hamburg Street, Contract No. 91894700: sidewalk along with associated items.
Work Item No. 09.735 - Contract estimated for 1 copper Funds for this project are available in Division of Engineering,
service box @ $100.00 each. No service required. Capital Projects Fund No. 201-401-507-00-000.
Decrease: $100.00 Mr. Czajka moved:
Work Item No. 09.730 - Contract estimated 30 linear feet of That the communication from the Department of Public
3/4" copper service pipe bid @ $5.00 per linear foot. No Works dated, June 3, 1997 be received and filed; and
service was required. Decrease: $150.00 That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby
Work Item No. 09.106 - Contract estimated 15 linear feet of 6" is authorized to prepare plans, specifications and advertise for
ductile iron pipe bid @ $40.00 linear foot. A total of 8 linear sealed proposals for the Replacement of Tree Root Damaged
feet of 6" ductile iron pipe was required. Sidewalks, City wide - various locations, Group #430. Funds
Decrease:$320.00 for this project are available in Division of Engineering, Capital
Work Item No. 09.116 - Contract estimated 380 linear feet of Projects Fund No. 201-401-507-00-000.
16" ductile iron pipe bid @ $115.00 per linear foot. A total of PASSED.
376 linear feet of 16" ductile iron pipe was required. AYES-12. NOES-0.
Decrease:$460.00
Work Item No. 09.516 - Contract estimated one 16" butterfly NO.32
valve bid @$6,500.00 each. A total of one 16" valve was PERMISSIONTOENGAGECONSULTANT
required. Decrease: $0.00 DELAWAREPARKROSEGARDEN
Work Item No. 09.506 - Contract estimated one 6 inch gate RESTORATION
valve bid @ $700.00 each. A total one 6" valve was required. I respectfully request Your Honorable Body's permission to
Decrease: $0.00 engage an Architectural/ Engineering consultant to prepare
Work Item No. 09.910 - Contract estimated one fire hydrant bid plans, specifications, advertise and receive proposals for the
@ $1,000 each. A total of one hydrant was required. Restoration of the Delaware Park Rose Garden. Funds for this
Decrease: $0.00 work are available in CPF 200-402-080.
Work Item No. 09.710 - Contract estimated one corp. stop bid Mr. Czajka moved:
@ $150.00 each. No service was required. That the communication from the Department of Public
Works dated, June 4, 1997 be received and filed; and & Lighting Corporation, 701 Seneca Street, Buffalo, New York
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is the lowest responsible bidder complying with the plans and
is authorized to engage an Architectural/Engineering consultant specifications for Colonel Ward High Service Pump
to prepare plans, specifications, advertise and receive Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. 39E, Electrical
proposals for the Restoration of the Delaware Park Rose Construction with their bid in the amount of $12,445.00.
Garden. Funds for this project are available in CPF 200-402- I respectfully request that your Honorable Body
080. authorize the ..Commissioner of Public Works to enter into a
PASSED. contract with John W. Danforth Company, for Contract No.
AYES-12. NOES-0. 39G, the cost thereof for this project is to be charged to the
Division of Water's Capital Project Account, in the amount of
NO.33 $560,490.00 plus approved unit prices for an additional
REPORTOFBIDS $56,049.00 for a total encumbrance in the amount of
NORTHEASTPARKWAYPHASEII $616,539.00.
WARWICKTOEASTDELAVAN I also respectfully request that your Honorable
GROUP#435 Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into
ITEMNO.35;C.C.P.07/23/96 a contract with Industrial Power & Lighting Corp. for Contract
This is to advise Your Honorable Body that I have advertised No. 39E, the cost thereof for this project is to be charged to the
and received bids on May 28, 1997 for the Northeast Parkway, Division of Water's Capital Project Account, in the amount of
Phase II, Group 435 $12,445.00 plus approved unit prices for an additional
In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids on $1,244.50 for a total encumbrance in the amount of
a unit price basis covering the various items of work and $13,689.50.
material which will be performed. The final cost of the work will The Engineer's estimate for this project was
be based on the actual measured quantities of materials $720,000.00 for Contract No. 39G - General Construction and
entering into the work and may be either more or less than the $15,000.00 for Contract No. 39E Electrical Construction.
total bid. The following bids were received: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
CONTRACTOR TOTAL BID PRICE
Oakgrove Construction $2,634,495.00 NO.35
M.P.J. Contracting $2,903,317.00 REPORTOFBIDS
Pine Ridge, Inc. * $3,202,882.00 MARINEMIDLANDARENA
First Rhyme, Inc. * $3,297,127.00 PHASEI-GROUPNO.364,PARTB
* Corrected Total BALTIMORESTREETAND
I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above ILLINOISSTREET
project is Oakgrove Construction and I respectfully recommend ITEMNO.160;C.C.P.12/12/95
that Your Honorable Body order the work, the cost thereof to be This is to advise Your Honorable Body that I have advertised
charged to the Capital Projects Fund No. 200-401-601, in the and received bids on May 21, 1997 for the Marine Midland
base bid of $2,634,495.00, plus approved unit prices for an Arena, Phase I, Group 364, Part B.
additional $131,724.75 for a total of $2,766.219.00. In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids on
The engineer's estimate for this work is $3,001,032.00. a unit price basis covering the various items of work and
Under provisions of the General Municipal Law, any of the material which will be performed. The final cost of the work will
bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not be based on the actual measured quantities of materials
made by July 14, 1997. Individual bid submissions are entering into the work and may be either more or less than the
available in our office for inspection and copies are available total bid. The following bids were received:
upon request. CONTRACTOR TOTAL BID PRICE
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. M.P.J. Contracting, Inc. $ 754,398.25
Leone Construction, Inc. $ 907,587.75
NO.34 Northeast Diversification, Inc. $ 935,145.00
REPORTOFBIDS C. Destro Development Co., Inc. $1,047,828.00
COLONELWARDHIGHSERVICEPUMP Amherst Construction, Inc. $1,459,723.00
REHABILITATIONPROJECT M.P.J. Contracting, Inc. requested that their proposal be
CONTRACTNO.39G&E eliminated from consideration due to two significant unbalanced
bids. M.P.J. also failed to submit the required documentation
As authorized by your Honorable Body in Common of experience in the laying of block stone pavement. The
Council Proceeding No. 152 of November 26, 1996 plans and Corporation Counsel has advised us that under New York State
specifications were prepared and sealed proposals accepted Law, a bidder may withdraw its bid if obvious and substantial
for Colonel Ward High Service Pump Rehabilitation Project, errors are evident. M.P.J. Contracting has thus withdrawn.
Contract No. 39 G & E. I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above
I submit the following report of all bids received project is Leone Construction, Inc. and I respectfully
which were opened in my office at 11:00 a.m. on May 14, 1997: recommend that Your Honorable Body order the work, the cost
Contract No. 39G - General Construction: thereof to be charged to the Capital Projects Fund No. 200-
John W. Danforth Company 401-556, in the base bid of $907,587.75, plus approved unit
1940 Fillmore Avenue prices for an additional $90,762.25 for a total of $998,350.00.
Buffalo, New York 14214 $ 560,490.00 The engineer's estimate for this work is $1,107,703.50.
Butler Construction Company of WNY Under provisions of the General Municipal Law, any of the
63 Zoar Valley Road, PO Box 500 bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not
Springville, New York 14141 $ 580,200.00 made by July 7, 1997. Individual bid submissions are available
Kandey Company, Inc. in our office for inspection and copies are available upon
19 Ransier Drive request.
West Seneca, New York 14224 $ 707,160.00 In order to complete this work by the opening of the Marine
Contract 39E Electrical Construction Midland Arena, your immediate approval of this award is
Industrial Power & Lighting Corp. necessary.
701 Seneca Street Mr. Czajka moved:
Buffalo, New York 14210 $ 12,445.00 That the Commissioner of Public Works be
Tunney Electric, Inc. and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Marine
8565 Roll Road Midland Arena, Phase I-Group No. 364, Part B, Baltimore and
Clarence Center, New York 14032 $ 12,910.00 Illinois Streets to Leone Construction Inc., the lowest
Weydman Electric, Inc. responsible bidder in the amount of the base bid of
74 Young Street $907,587.75, plus approved unit prices for an additional
Tonawanda, New York 14150 $ 26,560.00 $90,762.29 for a total of $998,350.00 to be charged to Capital
I certify that the foregoing is a true and correct Projects Fund No. 200-401-556.
statement of all bids received and that John W. Danforth PASSED.
Company, 1940 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo, New York is the AYES-12. NOES-0.
lowest responsible bidder complying with the plans and
specifications for Colonel Ward High Service Pump NO.36
Rehabilitation Project Contract No. 39G, General Construction REPORTOFBIDS
with their bid in the amount of $560,490.00. NORTHEASTPARKWAYPHASEI
I further certify that the foregoing is a true and E.DELAVANTOWARWICK
correct statement of all bids received and that Industrial Power GROUP#434
ITEMNO.22;C.C.P.03/05/96 REQUESTSPERMISSIONTOINSTALL
This is to advise Your Honorable Body that I have advertised SIDEWALKCAFE
and received bids on May 21, 1997 for the Northeast Parkway, Mr. John Klenk, owner of West 67 th Street Bar, located at 67
Phase I, Group 434 West Chippewa Street, has requested permission to install a
In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked for bids on sidewalk cafe which would encroach City right-of-way at said
a unit price basis covering the various items of work and address.
material which will be performed. The final cost of the work will The proposed cafe would measure twenty feet (20') in length
be based on the actual measured quantities of materials and projects six feet (6') from the building face into City right-
entering into the work and may be either more or less than the of-way.
total bid. The following bids were received: The Department of Public Works has reviewed Mr. Klenk's
CONTRACTOR TOTAL BID PRICE application pursuant to Chapter 413, Section 59 (Sidewalk
First Rhyme $3,667,990.96 Cafes) of the City Ordinances and has no objection to Your
Oakgrove Construction $3,707,249.50 Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works
Accadia Enterprises $3,795,012.26 to issue a "Mere License" for said sidewalk cafe provided the
M.P.J. $3,967,398.70 following conditions are met:
DiPizio Construction, Inc. $4,420,335.10 1. That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo
Pine Ridge, Inc. $4,505,254.22 permits necessary.
Hartford Paving Corp. $4,799,843.15 2. That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly as shown on
I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above plans submitted to and approved by the Department of
project is First Rhyme and I respectfully recommend that Your Public Works, Division of Buildings.
Honorable Body order the work, the cost thereof to be charged 3. That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed twenty feet (20')
to the Capital Projects Fund No. 200-401-562, in the base bid in length or extend more than six feet (6') from the
of $3,667,990.96, plus approved unit prices for an additional building face.
$185,000.00 for a total of $3,852,990.96. 4. That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be permanent in
The engineer's estimate for this work is $3,600,000.00. nature or permanently affixed to the main building or
Under provisions of the General Municipal Law, any of the public sidewalk.
bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not 5. That the sidewalk cafe be completely removed from City
made by July 7, 1997. Individual bid submissions are available right-of-way from November 15 to April 1 each year.
in our office for inspection and copies are available upon 6. That the applicant be assessed the annual fee of two
request. dollars per square foot of City right-of-way occupied by
Mr. Czajka moved: said sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter 413, Article
That the Commissioner of Public Works be and he IX, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City Ordinances.
hereby is authorized to award a contract for Northeast Parkway, (20' x 6' = 120 x $2.00/ft. = $240.00/year)
Phase 1, E. Delavan to Warwick, Group 434 to First Rhyme, 7. That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five
the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of the base bid of thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in street bond
$3,667.990.96, plus approved unit prices for an additional or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and save
$185,000.00 for a total of $3,852,990.96 to be charged to the harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and
Capital Projects Fund No. 200-401-562. damage arising out of the construction, maintenance,
PASSED. use and removal of said sidewalk cafe.
AYES-12. NOES-0. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
NO.37 NO.39
530RHODEISLANDSTREET; STREETLAYOUTAND
EXTENSIONOFEXISTING PROPOSEDPAVEMENTDESIGNFOR
SIDEWALKCAFE NEWRESIDENTIALSUBDIVISIONS
ITEMNO.169;C.C.P.04/14/87 ITEMNO.204;C.C.P.05/02/95
Mr. Peter Goretti, owner of Essex Street Pub, located at 530 Attached is the Department of Public Works minimum street
Rhode Island Street, has requested permission to install a layout and proposed pavement design for residential
sidewalk cafe which would encroach City right-of-way on the subdivisions.
Essex Street side of said address. Mr. Goretti has an existing The proposed change is to reduce the typical full depth asphalt
cafe on the Rhode Island Street side of the restaurant (C.C.P. pavement section (attached) base from 7", of asphalt base to
No. 169 of April 14, 1987). The proposed cafe would serve as 4" of asphalt base. Top paving courses remain the same
a clam stand, measuring eight feet (8') in length and project consisting of 2" of asphalt binder and 1 %I' of asphalt top.
four feet (4') from the building face into City right-of-way. This proposed pavement section will be in addition to the
The Department of Public Works has reviewed Mr. Goretti's Department of Public Works standard full depth asphalt
application pursuant to Chapter 413, Section 59 (Sidewalk section, composite pavement section, and reinforced concrete
Cafes) of the City Ordinances and has no objection to Your pavement section.
Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of Public works It is respectfully requested that Your Honorable Body authorize
to issue a "Mere License" for said sidewalk cafe provided the and direct the Corporation Counsel to prepare the proper
following conditions are met: ordinance amendment to Article XII, Section 413-65 Paving
1. That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo Specifications to allow for the pavement specifications of
permits necessary. residential subdivisions as directed by the Commissioner of
2. That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly as shown on Public Works.
plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Mr. Czajka moved:
Public works, Division of Buildings. That the communication from the Department of Public
3. That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed eight feet (8') in Works dated, June 2, 1997 be received and filed; and
length or extend more than four feet (4') from the building That the Acting Corporation Counsel be, and he hereby is
face. authorized to prepare the proper ordinance amendment to
4. That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be permanent in Article XII, Section 413-65 Paving Specifications to allow for
nature or permanently affixed to the main building or the pavement specifications of residential subdivisions as
public sidewalk. directed by the Commissioner of Public Works.
5. That the sidewalk cafe be completely removed from City PASSED.
right-of-way from November 15 to April 1 each year. AYES-12. NOES-0.
6. That the applicant be assessed the annual fee of two
dollars per square foot of City right-of-way occupied by NO.40
said sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter 413, Article WATERBILLINGSTOPILOTS
IX, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City Ordinances. ITEM#185,C.C.P.05/27/97
7. That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five Per Common Council request, amounts owing on delinquent
thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in street bond PILOT properties have been checked for possible delinquency
or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and save on their water bills. The following list shows that these
harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and properties have no arrears owing the City as of June 3, 1997.
damage arising out of the construction, maintenance, Del Prince Dist. 2671 Main Street Bill# 03503700
use and removal of said sidewalk cafe. - owes current $75.42
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. Journeys End Bflo. Hotel 601 Main Street Bill # 14336075
- nothing owing
NO.38 Bill # 03023349
67CHIPPEWASTREET; - nothing owing - fire supply
Waterfront Association 40 LaRiviere Bill # 05000649
- nothing owing - fire supply FROMTHECOMMISSIONEROFCOMMUNITY
Bill # 05000669 DEVELOPMENT
- owes current $97.36
Elmwood Warehouse Co 1800 Elmwood Bill # 12045600 NO.44
- nothing owing MONTHLYREPORTOFLICENSESISSUEDIN
Bill # 05643100 MARCHANDAPRIL1997
- nothing owing I am respectfully submitting the enclosed report of licenses
Fed Ctr. Joint Venture 138 Delaware Bill # 11631650 issued in the months of March and April 1997 by the Division of
- nothing owing Inspections, Licenses and Permits.
Bill # 05035320 RECEIVED AND FILED.
- nothing owing
Bill # 05035310 NO.45
- nothing owing fire supply FUNDINGAGREEMENT
Can Amer Packaging 678 Bailey Bill # 04299100 1005GRANT,A.K.A.SCHOOL42
- nothing owing An Agreement was approved by the Common Council
Acquist LP II 31 W Genesee Bill # 05074410 (Item# 223, 7/23/96) for the $1,000,000 Bond Fund, to be
- owes current $765.64 utilized for the commercial renovations for the School 42
Bill # 05074411 project.
- owes $263.39 - fire supply We hereby request for the Common Council to
billed 5/97 approve a Funding Agreement by and between the City of
Prudential Bldg. 30 Church Bill # 050062100 Buffalo and the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency for the
- owes current $916.28 administration of these funds.
Bill # 05006200 The Bond account number is 201-717-007.
- nothing owing - fire supply This project. will convert the (3) story, former School
45th St. Holdings Inc. 187 Franklin Bill # 05021800 - - 42 into 65 low income senior apartments with additional
nothing owing commercial space. The commercial space will include a (46)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. person day-care, frail elderly, and a 400 seat auditorium. The
first floor will consist of both residential and commercial space,
NO.41 the second and third floors will be exclusively housing.
CHANGEENFORCEMENTPOLICY Developer
ALTERNATEPARKING YWCA of WNY
ITEMNO.125,C.C.P.05/13/97 190 Franklin Street
Type I Alternate Parking serves to keep streets open for Buffalo, New York, 14202
emergency vehicle (police, fire, ambulance) access as well as Contractor
for trash/snow removal. One would be hard-pressed to make a LeCesse Construction Company
case that emergency vehicle response is a "seasonal" (winter-740 Driving Park Avenue
time only) matter. This point should be given due consideration Rochester, New York, 14613
before any change in "enforcement policy" is enacted. Mr. Czajka moved:
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. That the communication from the Department of Community
Development dated, June 4, 1997 be received and filed; and
FROMTHECOMMISSIONEROFPOLICE That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and
he hereby is authorized to enter into a Funding Agreement by
NO.42 and between the City and the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency
"CARSASSIGNEDTOVAR.POLICE for the administration of bond funds for commercial renovations
PERSONNEL" for the School 42 project from the amount of $1,000,000 Bond
ITEMNO.10CCPMAY13,1997 Fund account number 201-717-007.
TEXT: There are a number of inaccuracies in the PASSED.
"anonymous" letter received by the Council and media AYES-12. NOES-0.
regarding cars assigned to police agency personnel. For
example, Officer Diem does not have and has never had an NO.46
assigned vehicle to take home, personnel in Evidence, SECONDCHANGEINCONTRACT91838800
Photography and Professional Standards share vehicles, ALLENDALETHEATER
however the letter lists them as each having a car. ELECTRICALCONSTRUCTION
There are two issues that are factors regarding assigned During the construction of the above project certain
vehicles. The most important involves "past practice" and a items that were unforeseen at the time of the bids were left,
benefit as defined by PERB. A number of years ago the required attention. Also TOY, the future operator of the
department attempted to remove vehicles assigned to Allendale Theater, requested some changes.
Inspectors. In proceedings argued by Assistant Corporation Therefore, we recommend that the following
Counsel Rose Sconiers, the city was denied this authority. changes be made to Contract 91838800 with Frey Electrical
Regardless of the author's concern about vehicles being taken Construction Co., Inc.
to the suburbs, this is not a factor in either the contract or Eliminate changes requested by TOY's
considered by PERB. Second, some assignments involving theater consultant. Deduct $ 5,380.75
on-call and rapid response provide necessary justification for Eliminate various changes dealing with "WLP" isle lighting
that particular assignment to have a vehicle. I hope this junction boxes plus
addresses some of the issues raised in the letter. theatrical changes. Deduct $ 5,826.10
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. Credit for branch circuits, including turnover of fixtures, lamps
and suitables, plus elimination of the installation of conduit,
FROMTHECORPORATIONCOUNSEL wire, switches, plates, fuses for switches and 18" branch
. Deduct $24,056.00
NO.43 Total Deduct $35,262.85
NON-RESIDENTFEEFORCIVILSERVICE Original Contract Amount $162,000.00
EXAMINATIONAPPLICATIONS Change Order No. 1 23,505.50
ITEMNO.201,C.C.P.,5/27/97 Change Order No. 2 (This Change)
You have requested a response from the Law Deduct 35,262.85
Department regarding a resolution which proposes a higher New Contract Amount $150,242.65
application fee for non-City of Buffalo residents who wish to These cost have been reviewed and approved by
take a Civil Service exam. A different application fee for Trautman Associates, project architectural consultant. Funds
resident versus non-resident applicants would not be valid for this extra work will be returned to C.P.A. 200-717-041.
Unlike the use of municipal parks, the courts have I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize
consistently held that a municipality cannot discriminate against the Commissioner of Community Development issue a change
a person based upon residence prior to employment. A higher order to Frey Electric Construction Co., Inc. as set forth above.
examination application fee based solely on the individual's Mr. Czajka moved:
residence would violate this prohibition. That the communication from the Department of
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Community Development, dated June 2, 1997, be received and
this office. filed; and
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. That the Commissioner of Community Development
be, and he hereby is, authorized to issue change order No. 2 to 96ARCHIE
Frey Electric Construction Co., Inc., changes resulting in a net 1429JEFFERSON,ETAL
increase in the amount of $35,262.85, as more fully described ITEM#99,C.C.P.05/13/97)
in the above communication, for work relating to the Allendale Due to the very serious and hazardous condition(s) of the
Theater, Contract 91838800. Funds for this project are to be building(s) located at the below stated property(ies),
charged to C.P.A. 200-717-041. inspections were conducted by this department and it was
PASSED. determined that immediate demolition was necessary due to (1)
AYES-12. NOES-0. the structural condition of the building(s) and/or (2) the
resulting dangerous and hazardous condition which exists at
NO.47 this(these) location(s), i.e., in accordance with the guidelines
PERMISSIONTOREIMBURSE outlined in Chapter 113 of the Ordinances of the City of
CONSULTANT-MALCOLMPIRNIE Buffalo. Please be advised, therefore, that offers to demolish
1176SOUTHPARK were solicited on April 8, 1997 and the contract(s) will be
I hereby request Your Honorable Body's permission awarded to the following lowest responsible bidder(s):
to reimburse Malcolm Pirnie in the amount of $200,000 for ADDRESS and OWNER CONTRACTOR and\
professional engineering services for bioremediation of DOLLAR AMOUNT of BID
Truscon site soils at 1176 South Park. The project involved 96 ARCHIE ENGINEERED
tank removals, soil excavation, hauling and backfilling. DISMANTLING
Funds are available in General Planning Fund Account 200-City of Buffalo $ 4,700.00
401-565-00-000. 1429 JEFFERSON GEORGIAN BAY
Mr. Czajka moved: City of Buffalo $ 12,999.00
That the communication from the Department of Community 193 SHUMWAY J. MARTIN
Development dated, May 29, 1997 be received and filed; and City of Buffalo $ 6,300.00
That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and 299 SYCAMORE GEORGIAN BAY\
he hereby is authorized to reimburse Malcolm Pirnie in the City of Buffalo $ 5,898.00
amount of $200,000 for professional engineering services for Please reference Item No. 099, C.C.P., May 13, 1997
bioremediation of Truscon site soils at II 76 South Park. Funds That the award by the Commissioner of
for this project are available in General Planning Fund Account Community Development of emergency demolition contracts to
200-401-565-00-000. Young's Auto & House Wrecking, as second lowest bidder, for
PASSED. 96 Archie, 193 Shumway and 299 Sycamore be rescinded due
AYES-12. NOES-0. to Young's Auto & House Wrecking not accepting these
contract awards.
NO.48 That the Commissioner of Community
HOMEFUNDS Development be, and he hereby is authorized to award
1910-1918NIAGARA emergency demolition contracts to the above stated
I am respectfully requesting your approval for a total contractors.
of $40,000.00 of HOME funds to assist in the rehabilitation of Please be further advised that the sewer and water services will
this 4 unit apartment building. The apartments will be rented to be terminated by the demolition contractor and this cost is
low-mod income tenants. The loan terms will be 4% for 15 included in the cost of the project.
years. We, therefore, respectfully request that upon approval by your
OWNER Honorable Body, that the cost of the project be charged to the
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Huber CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND #200-241-003-00000.
9800 Zimmerman Rd. Mr. Czajka moved:
Boston, New York, 14025 That the communication from the Department of Community
The property is on the southwest comer of Niagara Development, dated May 21, 1997, be received and filed; and
and Hamilton, one block north of Amherst. There are eight That the award by the Commissioner of Community
units in this project. The property is located within the Niagara Development of emergency demolition contracts to Engineered
Street Neighborhood Commercial Strip Development, as Dismantling, at a cost of $4,700.00, relating to 96 Archie; to
defined in the City of Buffalo's 1996-97 Consolidated Plan. Georgian Bay, at a cost of $12,999.00, relating to 1429
The developers have met all criteria outlined; i.e. current City Jefferson; to J. Martin, at a cost of $6,300.00, relating to 193
tax, County tax, and water bills; before-after appraisals; copy of Shumway; to Georgian Bay, at a cost of $5,898.00, relating to
mortgage/deed; contractor's work write-up; H.O.M.E. Rental 299 Sycamore, are hereby confirmed, ratified and approved,
Rehab application. with said cost to be charged against Capital Projects Fund
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY #200-241-003-00000.
DEVELOPMENT. PASSED.
AYES-12. NOES-0.
NO.49
AIRMONITORINGFORDEMOLITIONSOFPS#41PS#23,NO.51
ST.NICHOLASSCHOOLANDCONVENTLOCATEDAT25REPORTOFEMERGENCYDEMOLITIONBID(S)
VERPLANCK 337BOX
ITEM#CCP132-MAY27,1997 ITEM#100,C.C.P.05/13/97)
In regards to Item number 132 of the May 27, 1997 Due to the very serious and hazardous condition(s) of the
proceedings of the Honorable Common Council, I would like to building(s) located at the below stated property(ies),
inform your Honorable Body of the following account correction. inspections were conducted by this department and it was
The Commissioner of Community Development had awarded a determined that immediate demolition was necessary due to (1)
contract for air monitoring services to Environmental Education the structural condition of the buildings and/or (2) the resulting
at a cost of $124.00 per day relating to Bid number 1, Saint dangerous and hazardous condition which exists at this(these)
Nicholas School, 25 Verplanck at a cost of $ 124.00 per day. location(s), i.e., in accordance with the guidelines outlined in
Relating to bid number 2, Saint Nicholas Convent and garage Chapter 113 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo. Please
25 Verplanck at a cost of $ 124.00 per day, be and hereby are be advised, therefore, that offers to demolish were solicited on
confirmed, ratified and approved, with said cost to be charged April 8, 1997 and the contract(s) will be awarded to the
against the Capital Projects Fund account number 200-241-following lowest responsible bidder(s):
003-0000 and not the Special Assessment Fund as previously ADDRESS/OWNER CONTRACTOR and
reported. DOLLAR AMOUNT of BID
Mr. Czajka moved: 337 BOX GEORGIAN BAY
That the communication from the Department of Alan Perrington $ 6,560.00
Community Development, dated June 5, 1997, be received and 397 Dearborn
filed; and Buffalo NY 14207
That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and 300 HICKORY AMIRS VISION
he hereby is authorized to adjust the charging account to the Willie F. Harris $ 5,200.00
Capital Projects Fund account #200-241-003-00000 for the 3 5 Stanislaus
above-mentioned demolition. Buffalo NY 14212
PASSED. 60 JOHNSON ST BATTAGLIA CONCRETE
AYES-12. NOES-0. CONSTRUCTION
East Buffalo Properties, Inc $ 5,500.00
NO.50 667 Genesee St.
REPORTOFEMERGENCYDEMOLITIONBIDS Buffalo NY 14211
555 MONROE GEORGIAN BAY employees.
Sedalie Dawson $ 5,898.00 The parties have agreed to modify the following
555 Monroe contractual provisions: Pledge Against Discrimination and
Buffalo NY 14211 Coercion, Article 111, Sec A, and Bereavement Leave. New
315 PRATT GEORGIAN BAY provisions will be added regarding Direct Deposit, Pledge
Henry C. Boulware $ 6,560.00 Against Discrimination and Coercion, Article III, Sec. E, and
132 Harvard PI. Printing of the Agreement.
Buffalo NY 14209 Your approval of this contract settlement is respectfully
78 SCHRECK GEORGIAN BAY requested.
Mark K. & Ann J. Caruana $ 5,898.00 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
202 Sausalito Dr.
East Amherst NY 14051 NO.54
505 UTICA EAST LEBIS ENTERPRISES EST.NONRESIDENTFEESFORCIVILSERVICE
Walker, H; Jackson, C; Walker, R; $ 7,600.00 APPLICATIONS"
Ercason, Gail; Walker, A. ITEMNO.201,C.C.P.5/27/97
505 East-Utica I would defer to the Corporation Counsel and the Civil Service
Buffalo NY 14208 Commission as to the legal/technical issues raised by the item.
Please reference Item No. 100, C.C.P., May 13, 1997 Should there be no issues from either of their points of view, I
That the award by the Commissioner of would be happy to look at the cost/benefit of a change in the
Community Development of an emergency demolition contract fee.
to Young's Auto & House Wrecking, as second lowest bidder, I would remind your Honorable Body that you have also recently
for 337 Box be rescinded due to Young’s Auto & House discussed requiring applicants for City jobs to be residents at
Wrecking not accepting this contract award. the time of application which would, of course, negate any
That the Commissioner of Community increased revenue/cost recovery associated with a higher
Development be, and he hereby is authorized to award nonresident application fee.
emergency demolition contract to the above stated contractor. I trust this answers your question.
Please be further advised that the sewer and water services will REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
be terminated by the demolition contractor and this cost is
included in the cost of the project. NO.55
We, therefore, respectfully request that upon approval by your REQ.INFO--WATERBILLINGSTOROTE'
Honorable Body, that the cost of the project be charged to the ITEMNO.185,C.C.P.5/27/97
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FUND #500-000-002-00000, and I would defer to Commissioner Giambra on this item, as he has
that said cost shall be collected against the owner or person in the information you are requesting.
possession benefited, under the provision of Chapter 113 of I trust this answers your question.
the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo. RECEIVED AND FILED.
Mr. Czajka moved:
That the communication from the Department of Community NO.56
Development, dated May 21, 1997, be received and filed; and “TAXICABS--OPTIONTOINSTALLPROTECTIVE
That the award by the Commissioner of Community SHIELDS"
Development of emergency demolition contracts to Georgian ITEMNO.198,C.C.P.5/27/97
Bay, at a cost of $6,560.00, relating to 337 Box; to Amirs I have no comment on this item as it is presented.. Should your
Vision, at a cost of $5,200.00, relating to 300 Hickory; to Honorable Body have a specific question or issue that you
Battaglia Concrete Construction, at a cost of $5,500.00, would like me to address, please refer the question or issue to
relating to 60 Johnson Street; to Georgian Bay, at a cost of me and I will do my best to respond.
$5,898.00, relating to 555 Monroe, at a cost of $6,560.00, I trust this answers your question.
relating to 315 Pratt; at a cost of $5,898.00, relating to 78 RECEIVED AND FILED.
Schreck; to Lebis Enterprises, at a cost of $7,600.00, relating
to 505 Utica East, are hereby confirmed, ratified and approved, NO.57
with said cost to be charged against Special Assessment Fund GOETHERESIDENCE-ILLEGALLYPARKEDVEHICLES"
#500-000-002-00000, and that said cost shall be collected ITEMNO.107,C.C.P.5/27/97
against the owner or person in possession of the premises I have asked Director Sciolino to respond to your Honorable
and/or shall be assessed against the property benefited, in Body directly on this item.
accordance with Chapter II 3 of the Code of the City of Buffalo. I trust this answers your question.
PASSED. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
AYES-12. NOES-0.
NO.58
FROMTHECOMMISSIONEROFSTREETSANITATION "CHG.POLICY-ALTERNATIVEPARKING12"
ITEMNO.125,C.C.P.5/27/97
NO.52 I will be happy to file a copy of any proposed alternate side
DIFFERENCEINPAY parking plan with your Honorable Body as soon as it has been
DANIELSASIADEK developed, analyzed and reviewed by the relevant departments.
Mr. Daniel Sasiadek, a Streetworker, in the Street Sanitation I trust this answers your question.
Department, was on disability from 03/31/97 to 05/06/97. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
Pursuant to the City Ordinance, Chapter 35, Article VI, Section
22, each employee is entitled to a difference in pay allowance FROMTHECOMMISSIONEROFHUMANSERVICES,
under the provisions of the Worker's Compensation Law. PARKSANDRECREATION
Therefore, Mr. Sasiadek is entitled to a difference in pay. The
normal salary for 10 days - $1008.60. Less deductions for NO.59
NYSTATE - $44.52; FEDERAL - $104.00; FICAMED - $77.56 TREEPLANTING
and NY State Retirement - $30.26 for a total of $256.34 for ITEM#61,5/27/97
deductions. Less payment by Compensation Carrier in the The Citywide tree planting (Item #61 of 5/27/97) approved by
amount of $1392.09 for the period from 03/31/97 through the Council was for trees to be planted at the following
05/06/97. Amount due to the employee is $563.76 for 26 days. locations.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. Location #1 - North Americare Park
3 - 3 1/2 to 4" Improved Bradford Pears
FROMTHECOMMISSIONEROFADMINISTRATIONAND Inspect site and include removal of existing dead
FINANCE pears
NO.53 Location #2 - Between Potomac & Forest on Elmwood 1114
CONTRACTSETTLEMENTBETWEEN Elmwood Celebration Maple
THECITYOFBUFFALOAND 1096 Elmwood Celebration Maple
BUFFALOCROSSINGGUARDSASSOCIATION 1092 Elmwood Celebration Maple
JULY1,1997THROUGHJUNE30,2000 1081 Elmwood Celebration Maple
Attached please find the Contract Settlement 1076 Elmwood Celebration Maple
between the City of Buffalo and the Buffalo Crossing Guards 1074 Elmwood Celebration Maple
Association for the contract period, July 1, 1997 through June 1073 Elmwood Celebration Maple
30, 2000. 1046 Elmwood Celebration Maple
This settlement is applicable to approximately 165 1033 Elmwood Celebration Maple
epartment of Administration and Finance, Division of Parking Enforcement, to the Position of Parking Enforcement Officer, Sea sonal at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $6.22
1113 Elmwood Celebration Maple Aileen M. Masterson, 836 McKinley Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14220
Elmwood Celebration Maple Appointment Effective May 27, 1997 in the Department of
1109
Common Council to the Position of Intern V, Seasonal, at the
All trees should be 2 1/2" Caliper.
Flat Starting Salary of: $8.00 per hr.
Location #3 - Gates Circle on Delaware
Michelle Maccagnano, 229 Summit Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214
at Parklane (1) 3 1/2" Christine Buisman Elm or similar cultivar
Appointment Effective: May 29, 1997 in the Department of
1290 Delaware (1) 2 1/2" - 3" Green Spire Linden
Common Council to the Position of Intern V, Seasonal, at the
Delaware (2) 2 1/2" - 3" Green Spire Linden
Flat Starting Salary of: $8.00 per hr.
at Gates Circle
Chantal Michaux, 22 Anderson, Buffalo, NY 14222
at Bry-Lyn (1) 2 1/2" - 3" Green Spire Linden
Appointment Effective: June 2, 1997 in the Department of
at Lancaster (3) 2 1/2" - 3" Green Spire Linden
Common Council to the Position of Intern IV, Seasonal, at the
at Auburn (3) 2 1/2” - 3” Green Spire Linden
Flat Starting Salary of- $6.00 per hr.
at Unity Church (4 2 1/2" - 3" Green Spire Linden
Kathryn Benfanti, 207 Lancaster, Buffalo, NY 14222
Canisius Entry-(2) 2 1/2” - 3” Green Spire Lindens
Appointment Effective: June 4, 1997 in the Department of
1193 (St. Luke's) (2) 2 1/2" - 3" Green Spire Lindens
Common Council to the Position of Intern IV, Seasonal,
1175 Delaware (1) 2 1/2" - 3" Green Spire Lindens
at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 6.00 per hr.
Delaware & W. Ferry (2) 2 1/2" - 3" Green Spire Lindens
Salvatore Cicatello, 90 Eckhert St., Buffalo, 14207
Location #4 - Delaware at Niagara Square
2 - 2 1/2" Amelancher Robin Hill -Located west side by Alright
NO.64
Parking
APPOINTMENTS-MAYOR'SYOUTHOPPORTUNITY&
*At Location #3 Patmore Ash can be substituted-
EMPLOYMENT
The plantings on Elmwood were installed on 5/31/97. Planting
I transmit herewith appointments made in the Mayor's Youth
on Delaware and at North Americare will take place in the first 2
Opportunities and Employments Programs.
weeks of June.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
Planting at Niagara Square, on Delaware will not take place due
Appointment Effective: May 27, 1997, in the Department of
to unavailable specimens.
Mayor's Office, Division of Youth Opportunity & Intern Program
This planting is being done in cooperation with the Buffalo
to the Position of Intern V, Temporary, at the: Flat Starting
Green Fund and County Legislator Judy Fisher. The Green
Salary of: $ 8.00
Fund and Kevin Cunningham have raised funds to plant trees
Nicole Perla, 575 Elmwood Ave #4, Buffalo, NY 14222
in the City of Buffalo. Their efforts have given the City
Appointment Effective: June 2, 1997, in the Department of
continued support for years.
Mayor's 0ffice Division of Youth opportunity & Intern Program
This Spring there were not enough inspected sites to go
to the Position of Intern IV, Temporary, at the Flat
Citywide. To allow for planting to occur Peter Pasnik worked
Starting Salary of: $ 6.00
with the Green Fund to insure a minor planting
Angela Panaro, 462 Parker Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
To insure the Delaware Avenue Planting City Wide funding
Peter Savage, 207 West Ferry St., Buffalo, NY 14213
was used. These monies are to be replaced by Legislator
Appointment Effective: June 9, 1997, in the Department of
Fisher and the Green Fund for District wide planting this
Mayor's Office, Division of Youth Opportunity & Intern
October.
Program, to the Position of Intern III, Seasonal, at the: Flat
Trees were also planted in MLK Park by the Forestry Crew.
Starting Salary of $5.00
'Me trees were donated, anonymously, in memory of Officer
Alice Zebracki, 1092 Abbott Road, Buffalo NY, 14220
McDougald. Precinct 12, Officer McDougald's, is adjacent to
Jay Corrin, 351 Voorhees Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216
MLK.
Maura Cunnane, 442 Baynes St., Buffalo, NY 14213
Through a combined Block Grant, Delaware, University,
Leah Kreutter, 101 Shoshone Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214
Masten Districts - a planting was done on Main Street. Also
Rachel Williams, 121 Burke Drive, Buffalo, NY 14215
trees were planted at Parks and Recreation Centers in each
Walter Pressley, 214 Timon, Buffalo, NY 14208
District, 60 total.
Appointment Effective: June 20, 1997, in the Department of
RECEIVED AND FILED.
Mayor's Office, Division of Youth Opportunity & Intern
Program, to the Position of Intern III, Seasonal, at the: Flat
FROMTHECITYCLERK
Starting Salary of $5.00
Shannon O'Shea, 340 Lakefront Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14202
NO.60
LIQUORLICENSEAPPLICATIONS
NO.65
Attached hereto are communications from persons applying for
NOTICESOFAPPOINTMENTS-SEASONAL/FLAT
liquor licenses from the Erie
I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting
County Alcohol Beverage Control Board.
seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various
Address Business Name Owner's Name
departments.
71-74 Chippewa Zoobar, (2nd bar) Zoobar, Inc.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Appointment Effective: June 2, 1997, in the D
NO.61
Daniel D. Tadusz Jr., 1160 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo 14216
LEAVESOFABSENCEWITHOUTPAY
DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT AND CONTROL
I transmit herewith notifications received by me, reporting the
Appointment Effective May 27, 1997 in the Department of
granting of the leaves of absence without pay, in the various
Audit & Control, Real Estate, to the position of Laborer I
departments as listed:
(Seasonal) at the starting salary of $6.22
Mayor/Mayor Executive- Gretchen Hurst
Jennifer L. SanFilippo, 703 Parkside Ave., Buffalo NY 14216
Police- Thomas Keane, Mary Carr, Salvatore Polizzi, Jr.
DEPARTMENT OF STREET SANITATION
Community Development-Anthony Ando
Appointment Effective: June 3, 1997, in the Department of
RECEIVED AND FILED.
Street Sanitation, to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II, at the
NO.62
Flat Starting Salary of: $6.92 Hr.
REPORTSOFATTENDANCE
Kevin Durawa, 184 Wellington Road, Buffalo, NY 14216
I transmit herewith communications received by me, from the
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PARKS AND
various boards, commissions, agencies and authorities
RECREATION
reporting the membership attendance at their respective
Appointment effective: June 02,1997 in the Department of
meetings:
Human Services Division of Recreation, to the position of
Board of Stadium and Auditorium
Supervising Lifeguards at the Flat Starting Salary of $5.98
Buffalo Sewer Authority
Benton Kenny, 61 Harriet, Buffalo 14215
City Planning Board
Dingeldey Louis, 48 Sage, Buffalo 14210
RECEIVED AND FILED.
Hart William, 91 Portland, Buffalo 14220
Lalley Colleen, 21 Edgewood, Buffalo 14220
NO.63
McMahon Joseph, 81 Briggs, Buffalo 14207
NOTICESOFAPPOINTMENTS-COUNCILINTERNS
OConnell Kelly, 340 Cumberland, Buffalo 14220
I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council
Quider Laura, 146 Dearborn, Buffalo 14207
Intern.
Appointment Effective: June 2,1997, in the Department of
Mr. Czajka moved the approval of the appointments to the
Human Services, Division Of Recreation, to the position Of
position of Council Intern.
Laborer II, Seasonal, at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $6.92
ADOPTED.
Steven Alvarez, 519 South Legion, Buffalo 14220
Appointment Effective June 3, 1997 in the Department of
Regina Barrett, 65 Riverview Place, Buffalo 14210
Common Council to the Position of Intern III, Seasonal, at the
Cohill Jonathan, 82 oxford, Buffalo 14209
Flat Starting Salary of: $5.00 per hr.
Derek Davis, 39 E Depew, Buffalo 14214 Alvin Thomas, 22 Mapleridge, Buffalo 14215
Juan Feliciano, 34 Dewitt, Buffalo 14213 Mary Thomas, 55 1/2 Arkanasas, Buffalo 14213
Fracos John, 21 Peoria, Buffalo 14207 DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
Jose Ramirez, 119-17th Street, Buffalo 14213 Appointment Effective June 9, 1997 in the Department of
Appointment Effective: June 2,1997 in the Department of General Services, Division of Inventory & Stores, to the
Human Services, Division Of Recreation, to the Position of Position of Print Shop Supervisor, Provisional, at the Minimum
Laborer II, Seasonal, at the Flat Starting Salary of: $6.92 Starting Salary of $30,627.00
Karl Kozlowski, 76 Howell, Buffalo 14207 Paul F. Brown 184 Pries Ave., Buffalo, New York 14220
Dennis Sanders, 40 Fosdick, Buffalo 14209
Appointment Effective: June 4,1997, in the Department of NON-OFFICIALCOMMUNICATIONS,PETITIONSAND
Human Services, Division Of Recreation to the position of REMONSTRANCES
Supervising Lifeguards, at the Flat Starting Salary of $5.98 NON-OFFICIALCOMMUNICATIONS
Alicia Ventresca, 84 Lorraine, Buffalo 14220
NO.67
NO.66 BUFFALOENTERPRISEDEV.CORP.
APPOINTMENTS-TEMPORARY, OURMARKETBUSINESSPLAN
PROVISIONALORPERMANENT ITEMNO.112-MAY27,1997
I transmit herewith Appointments in the various departments In response to the above referenced item referred to the
made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional or Permanent) BEDC for comment, we hereby submit the following:
and for Appointments at the Maximum (as per contract The Masiello Administration has worked closely with the Our
requirements) . Market Committee in its quest to establish a new market on the
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. East Side. Actions to date include funding a marketing study
DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT AND CONTROLand providing an unprecedented level of staff support. Site
Appointment Effective: in the Department of Audit & Control, demolition has been completed and remediation has also been
Division of Data Processing, to the Position of Computer initiated. The site will soon be ready for development.
Programmer, June 2, 1997, Permanent, at the minimum In part due to the persistent efforts of the Our Market
Starting Salary of $32,213 Committee in focusing on the former General Electric Site at
Kenneth R. Sprague, 154 Heath Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 Fillmore and Ferry, we understand there is the potential to
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE locate the new police precinct at the site.
Appointment Effective: May 21, 1997, in the Department of: This presents an opportunity to facilitate development of a
Police, to the Position of Cellblock Attendant, Contingent supermarket at this site by enabling the City to undertake the
Permanent, at the: Minimum Starting Salary of $ 22,934 development of a common parking lot and lighting to further
Raymond D. Lysarz, 25 Peter Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 reduce private sector investment.
Ellen M. Mann, 57 Pierce Street, Buffalo, New York 14206 However, to accommodate a 15 - 20,000 sq. ft. precinct, it
Appointment Effective: June 2, 1997, in the Department of will necessitate the construction of a 15 - 20,000 sq. ft.
Police, to the Position of: Police Lieutenant, Contingent supermarket. This is due to the fact that the one block site can
Permanent, at the: Flat Starting Salary of $49,769 only accommodate a 40,000 sq. ft. building, or two (2) buildings
Joseph K. Pierchala, 145 Stratford Road, Buffalo, NY 14216 totaling not more than 40,000 sq. ft.
Christine M. Giardina, 341 Willow Green Dr., Amherst 14150 Therefore, the Our Market proposal must either be
Richard A. Ortiz, 164 Allenhurst Road, Amherst, NY 14226 downsized from 35,000 sq. ft to no larger than 20,000 sq. ft., or
Timothy S. Downs, 3961 Nottingham Terr., Hamburg 14075 be accommodated at another site.
William P. Blake, 2850 Amsdell Road, Hamburg, NY 14075 Once a final decision is made on the police station, we
Mark R. Maraschiello, 341 Woodmere Dr., Tona.NY 14150 suggest the Our Market Committee and/or Developer meet with
Appointment Effective: June 2, 1997, in the Department of the Department of Public Works and its Architect to develop a
Police, to the Position of: Police Lieutenant, Permanent, at the: workable site plan for the co-existence with the proposed police
Flat Starting Salary of $49,769 station.
Michael J. Kaska, 122 Crownland Circle, W.Seneca 14224 Further, we suggest the Council request a written analysis
Karen L. Healy, 43 Old Post Road, Lancaster, NY 14086 from the Small Business Development Center to assist the
Claudia Childs, 290 Fenton Street, Buffalo, New York 14206 Council, BEDC and/or BURA in analyzing whether the project
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE is financially feasible from a public and/or private standpoint.
Appointment Effective: May 22, 1997, in the Department of Actually, BEDC's experience having a 3rd party critique the
Fire, to the Position of Assistant Fire Alarm Dispatcher, business plan for the proposed Niagara Street Supermarket
permanent, at the flat Starting Salary of $45,693 was very helpful. In that case, we not only received expert
Frank Lucca, 416 North Forest, Williamsville, 14221 review through ECIDA, but also three (3) banks who have
Appointment Effective June 4, 1997, in the Department of made supermarket loans. This greatly assisted in negotiations
Fire, to the Position of Communications Engineer, permanent, with the developer, as well as the State of New York.
at the Starting Salary of $34 384 In the proposed development of the Niagara Street
Paul Mezger, 421 Schiller Street, Buffalo, 14212 Supermarket, public funds will be used to clear the site (just as
Appointment Effective May 26, 1997 in the Department of with Fillmore/Ferry). The developer will provide $1.4 Million of
Fire, to the Position of Fire Alarm Dispatcher, permanent at the equity (ie. 20%) and borrow $7 Million. The site will be made
flat Starting Salary of $49,714 available to the developer at nomimal cost, in exchange for a
John Manning, 155 Palmer, Kenmore, 14217 share of profits.
Appointment Effective May 31, 1997, to the Position of We suggest the Council consider making available a cleared
Assistant Fire Alarm Dispatcher, contingent perm, at the flat Fillmore/Ferry site for a supermarket under the same general
Starting Salary of $45,693 conditions as outlined above.
Anthony Conti, 85 Melrose, Buffalo, 14220 We suggest the Our Market Committee may want to follow
Appointment Effective June 2, 1997, in the Department of the package created for both the proposed Niagara Street
Fire, to the Position of Fire Lieutenant, permanent, at the flat Supermarket and the successful William Street store (Super
Starting Salary of $48,310 3). In each case, private equity was combined with bank
Elizabeth Kraebel, 176 Tuscarora Road, Buffalo, 14220 financing and public loans that are to be repaid.
Appointment Effective June 2, 1997 in the Department of The Masiello Administration, working with Marine Midland
Fire, to the Position of Fire Lieutenant, contingent perm., at flat Bank, HUD, the SBA, a private developer and Flemming
Starting Salary of $48 310 Foods, has successfully established a Super 3 Foods store on
James Wellenzohn, 4 Monroe Drive, :Williamsville 14221 the East Side at the Towne Gardens Site.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PARKS AND Several other local and national supermarket chains have
RECREATION expressed varying degrees of interest in the GE Site. The
Appointment effective June 2,1997 in the Department of possibility exists of creating a unique partnership with the Our
Human Services, Division of Parks, to the position of Laborer II, Market Committee in developing a supermarket, perhaps even
Temporary, at the Minimum Starting Salary of $10.15 providing the necessary ten to twenty percent (10-20%) equity.
Jeffrey Dziedzic, 16 Glenn, Buffalo 14206 We would be pleased to arrange any meetings.
Gaetano Agro, 540 Tacoma, Buffalo 14216 Mayor Masiello certainly appreciates the extraordinary efforts
Michael Ester, 91 E Delavan, Buffalo 14215 of the Our Market Committee to address a critical need on the
Alra Staples, 57 Plymouth, Buffalo 14210 East Side and has requested BEDC and others to continue
Norman Anderson, 1050 Ellicott, Buffalo 14209 working with the Our Market Committee.
Paul Crowley, 40 Portland, Buffalo 14220 In fact, the Mayor has requested me to secure $5,500 in
Edward Cudney, 103 Harrison, Buffalo 14210 CDBG funds for the Our Market Committee to prepare a
Eric Rhodes, 849 Woodlawn, Buffalo 14211 Newsletter.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY exists should continue. Moreover, it is unfair, shortsighted, and
DEVELOPMENT irresponsible to initiate parking restriction changes in an area
where no present parking problems exist, and where the
NO.68 current parking restrictions are providing the necessary and
D.DEBOY desired protection for the residents and taxpayers of the
DOWNTOWNWATERFRONTMASTERPLAN neighborhood.
Attached please find a critique by David W. DeBoy on the You are hereby placed on formal notice that if
Downtown Waterfront Master Plan. changes are made to the parking restrictions that presently
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY exist on Beard and Parker Avenues, and if such changes result
DEVELOPMENT AND COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY in, cause, or contribute to the loss, change, or ineffectiveness
DEVELOPMENT. of the two(2) hour parking restriction on Beard and Parker
Avenues, and if such parking restriction changes encourage,
NO.69 entice, promote, enable, support, or contribute to the parking of
PAULJ.CAPUTO motor vehicles on Beard and Parker Avenues in such a manner
OPPOSEPROPOSEDCHANGETOALTERNATEPARKING that creates, enables, promotes, or contributes to the creation
I have written this letter in order to express my of a hazardous, dangerous, or life threatening condition to
objection to the proposed change of the time restrictions as to residents, pedestrians, or motor vehicle operators, or interferes
alternate side parking in the City of Buffalo. I reside on Beard with the removal of snow, leaves, garbage, trash, clippings, or
Avenue, which runs between Starin Avenue and Hertel Avenue. other refuse items, or with the free flow of traffic and
As recently as 1995, the residents of Beard Avenue were emergency vehicles, then I and other persons will hold the City
surveyed by the City traffic engineer regarding the parking of Buffalo liable for all damages that may result from such City
restrictions on Beard Avenue. The residents of Beard Avenue created conditions.
overwhelmingly voted in support of the current time and type of REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
parking restrictions on Beard Avenue. I have enclosed a
photocopy of the survey results. NO.70
Beard Avenue intersects with Parker Avenue. EMPIRESTATEDEV.CORP.
Parker Avenue intersects with Amherst Street. At the corner of NOTICEOFHEARING-GENERALPROJECTPLAN
Amherst and Parker is an NFTA train station. Prior to the Enclosed please find a copy of the General Project Plan (the
institution of the current parking restrictions, the street "Plan") and findings for the proposed International Data
segments of Beard Avenue and Parker Avenue were subjected Response Corporation New York, Inc. JOBS Now Business
to long-term (8 to 12 hours) of bumper to bumper parking of Expansion or Attraction Project in the City of Buffalo. In
motor vehicles on the streets of Beard and Parker Avenues by accordance with Section 16(2) of the New York State Urban
users of the NFTA light rail system. Such parking created Development Corporation Act (Chapter 174 of the Laws of
congestion on the narrow streets of Beard and Parker 1968), as amended, we request that the Plan and findings be
Avenues. It also caused the complete obstruction of sight lines filed in your office.
of pedestrians and motor vehicle operators. The resulting A public hearing for this project will be held in the 13th Floor
inability to view oncoming traffic on the said streets, created a Common Council Chambers, Buffalo City Hall, on Tuesday,
dangerous, hazardous, and life threatening situation for drivers June 24, 1997 from 10:00 a.m. to 1 1:00 a.m.
and pedestrians. The said congestion also seriously interfered If you have any questions, please contact me at 716-688-0485.
with the free flow of motor vehicle traffic, including emergency Thank you for your cooperation.
vehicles. The said parking prevented the residents of the area RECEIVED AND FILED.
and their friends, visitors, and family from parking their motor
vehicles on the said streets. NO.71
My concern with regard to the proposed parking time ANDREWR.GRAHAM
changes as regards alternate side parking on a city-wide basis, INNERHARBORDEVELOPMENTPLAN
is that such change will not properly accommodate the General Considerations:
additional two (2) hour parking restriction that exists on Beard 1. Development within the city should strive to maintain
and Parker Avenues. I believe that the proposed change will or increase the tax base wherever possible. Elimination of
cause the removal of or diminution of the effectiveness of the active commercial enterprise should be avoided.
two (2) hour parking restriction. The present combined parking 2. Inner Harbor port facilities should not be diminished
restrictions are in concert with each other. I believe that the or made commercially unattractive. Should shipping become
proposed change in the alternate side parking times will cause viable due to, say, increases in petroleum prices, we should
the two (2) hour parking restriction to be less effective, and remain in position to respond to such a demand.
possibly to be eliminated. 3. Boating, particularly sailing, is a major attraction and
The Beard Avenue area is adjacent to a activity in Western NY. The Buffalo Harbor Sailing Club alone
commercially zoned area and proximate to the NFTA train has 350 members who race in 150 boats weekly and often on
station. There is a church at the corner of Beard and Parker. weekends with average crews of 5 or 6 people. Together with
There is a mosque at the corner of Parker and Amherst. The fishing and power boat cruising, boaters make a very large
current parking restrictions serve the present needs of the contribution to the area economy. Every effort should be made
aforesaid streets, while also protecting the neighborhood to encourage this activity.
from the encroachment of long-term, bumper to bumper 4. Development of the Buffalo Inner and Outer Harbor,
parking. Such parking causes congestion, interferes with snow must take into consideration the unique wind and water
removal, interferes with the removal of trash, garbage, leaves, characteristics of this area, the direction and strength of storm
and clippings, and creates dangerous, life threatening, and winds, the changes in water level due to storm surges and
hazardous conditions for pedestrians and motor vehicle counter surges, ice and driftwood flow. These considerations
operators. Beard and Parker Avenues are not presently affect the availability of areas for dockage and winter storage
experiencing parking problems. This is due in large part to the for recreational and commercial port facilities.
current parking restrictions on the said streets. The said Specific Suggestions:
restrictions do not eliminate parking on the indicated street 1. It is difficult for me to imagine the cost/benefit
segments. However, the restrictions do prevent the said justification for digging the coves for the museum ships and
streets from being converted to long term parking lots. The tour boats in the east shore of the Inner Harbor. My
current parking restrictions allow the shared use of the streets understanding is that there are major infrastructures to deal
for both residents of the area and visitors thereto. Without the with; relocating large sewer lines and tunnels which are a major
current parking restrictions, prevention of the use of the area part of the cost. One technical consideration that no one
streets for parking by the residents, and abuse of the permitted seems to take seriously is the fact that thousands of tons of
parking by users of the NFTA system would prevail. The driftwood come down the Buffalo River throughout the year any
current parking restrictions that are in effect on Beard and time there is a heavy rainstorm in its watershed. A break in the
Parker Avenues strike the proper balance between use and wall will create a depository for much of this flotsam due to the
abuse of the residential streets for the parking of motor effect of prevailing winds and the eddy such a break in the wall
vehicles. Changing the hour times of the alternate side parking would create. The stuff is unsightly and clean-out is difficult
restrictions that are presently in effect on Beard and Parker and expensive. For anything other than steel hulled craft,
Avenues without incorporating and maintaining in a proper, damage is likely to occur due to hardware often attached to the
correct, and appropriate manner the two(2) hour parking building parts that drift in. It simply is not a practical place to
restrictions that presently exist is unfair, shortsighted, and put slips. I suggest that a visit to the Ohio Street boat launch
irresponsible. Any change to the parking restriction hours will confirm this concern. It is often packed with driftwood to
should not eliminate protection to the said streets, but rather the extent that it is unusable. (see attached photos)
should insure that at least the same protection that presently This shoreline could certainly be developed into an
attractive site using the basic concepts included in the plan by DEVELOPMENT.
rearranging the current docking sites. This could be done
without digging these coves in a way that would cost millions of NO.72
dollars less with little change in the prospects for success. As M.MCCLAIN-NEWKIRK
proposed, the addition of the east shore coves smacks of PROBLEMS-183BOXSTREET
development for development's sake. In comparison to other On or about 10/24/94, the building at 183 Box Street
infrastructure needs, the coves appear to be a poor investment. was closed. That was the last day to claim ownership.
Most of the activity at the Harbor Club is at night, anyway, so I understand from the City Inspectors Office a sale took place.
why is its view so important? I didn't hear about the property until June 1995, that the
2. The west shore of the Inner Harbor including the property was in violation of codes. A letter was sent from the
First Buffalo River Marina ( 141 slips), China Light Yacht Club multiple dwelling department stating I no longer owned the
(24 slips), and RCR Yachts (137 slips) represents, in my property at 183 Box Street and I understand that the city owned
opinion, the best dockage available at the east end of Lake or sold the property. Two (2) months later I received a letter
Erie. There is minimal ground swell affect from the Outer from housing court to appear for violations.
Harbor and lake, and it provides excellent protection from storm I feel that my rights as a city resident and USA citizen have
winds, particularly to sailboats. This area is also important as a been infringed upon. The property had been vandalized, while
winter storage facility for boats. Such a facility must have in the cities possession. Until today the city has yet to notice
traveling lifts capable of moving craft weighing in excess of me why I'm still in court concerning this property. I feel the city
10,000 lbs., and a protected storage area. Only three such is the sole owner of the fore stated property and if I am the
facilities now operate on the lake in the Buffalo area, RCR owner this property was in your possession prior to the
Yachts (350 boats), Windward Marine (est 75 boats) and the vandalism and the city should pay for restoring the property in
First Buffalo River Marina (400 boats). All others are down the the condition that it was received in, or tear down the building
Niagara River and have limited storage space. Two of these down and clear the over due taxes.
facilities, RCR and First Buffalo River are located on the west
shore of the Inner Harbor and the Ship Canal which extends I feel this is a legal matter and I am requesting a public hearing
this shore. Both of these facilities represent thriving tax paying at the next scheduled council
enterprises that are essential to the support and maintenance REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
of recreational boating. Boats docked at both the Erie Basin COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND
and Small Boat Harbor are dependent on them for winter CORPORATION COUNSEL.
storage. It is unclear what, if any, facilities would replace them.
Therefore, in my view, the current facilities at The First Buffalo NO.73
River Marina and RCR Yachts represent the best possible use KEVINM.SAVIOLARESIGNATION
of this property. Because of health concerns, I now voluntarily resign as a
The idea that dockage lost on the west shore of the member of the Buffalo Youth Board. The resignation is
Inner Harbor can be replaced by putting slips in between the effective May 22, 1997.
Seaway Piers is simply, in my view, not practical. The amount RECEIVED AND FILED.
of ground swell that affects the Erie Basin even with its
protected entrance is significant. It will be worse in the Seaway NO.74
Pier area. The wind exposure combined with storm surges WESTSIDENEIGHBORHOODCONGRESS
would certainly result in uprooted docks and damaged boats. PROSTITUTIONTASKFORCE
The storm surge on Lake Erie is unique. It can be as high as PUBLISHINGNAMESOF"JOHNS"
12 feet above datum (Dec. 1985) and can reach 6 feet fairly This letter is in reference to a recent item (#166 C.C.P.
often. This requires floating docks which if arrayed sideways to May 13, 1997) introduced by Councilmember Quintana, to
the storm winds (as shown) will bend the poles on which they publish the names of johns on public access television.
ride and then not lower when the water recedes. This has Pursuant to Councilmember Quintana's request, the Task
happened in the Small Boat Harbor even though most of the Force met on May 28 to debate and discuss the merits of said
docks are in line with most storm winds. It is obvious what resolution. The results of this discussion are as follows:
then would happen to boats tied to such docks. The Task Force was split 50/50 on whether to support
3. To best serve shipping and commercial boating publishing the names of johns who are repeat
development, the plan should not include a swing bridge in the offenders.
Inner Harbor area. It has been my experience that lift/swing Only one Task Force member supported publishing the
bridges across water ways is a great idea to everyone except names of johns who are first-time offenders.
those who are affected by them. For those directly affected There was greater support for publishing the names of
they are a constant source of frustration for both those on the prostitutes than there was for johns.
water and the road. I believe the attached illustrated Among those who supported publishing the names of
commentary from the latest issue of SAIL magazine confirms johns, there was a strong recommendation to include
my point very well. Also, it would be very difficult for multiple the addresses as well, in order to reduce cases of
inbound boats to maintain a holding pattern in the river when mistaken identity, and to warn first-time offenders that
pushed by a strong breeze with out a substantial risk of publication on public access television would be one of
collision. For this reason the proposed location of a bridge the consequences if the crime were to be repeated.
before the first turn in the river represents a significant safety This group also felt that the areas in which the johns
hazard. were arrested should not be publicized, only their home
The proposed bridge has been described by the addresses.
architects as a low volume facility to be used primarily by Arguments; given in support of publication
pedestrians, bicyclists and light auto traffic utilizing newly · May be a deterrent to commission of the crime.
envisioned parks on the outer harbor. The bridge is also · Convictions are a matter of public record. The names
described as essential if development of "prime real estate" on of persons convicted of other crimes are routinely
the outer harbor/west shore of inner harbor is to occur. Clearly publicized through the media.
there is a logic error, because if the extensive residential · Other cities have published the names of johns. We
development proceeds as proposed, auto traffic will be have not heard of negative consequences of these
anything but light. An indication of what utilization of this bridge policies.
might be like occurred on Memorial Day weekend when maybe · In the case of repeat offenders, they can be warned
10,000 cars drove over the existing roadways to The Pier at the that publication will occur if they repeat the crime.
Seaway Piers. The effect that any added volume of traffic Further, alternative ways for dealing with the john,
would have on the approaches to and the park around the Erie whether it be through the John School or through
Basin Marina does not seem to be well considered in this sentencing, will have already been tried. If the crime is
proposal. repeated once, it is likely to be repeated again.
On the other hand, the east shore of the Outer Tougher measures are therefore required.
Harbor might be developed as a waterfront park with Potential negative repercussions are limited, since there have
residences (facing the lake) set back 100 yards or so. Access been few, if any, repeat arrests of johns to date, and given the
via the Michigan Street bridge and around the south end of the low viewership of public access television.
ship canal would then seem adequate to service these facilities, Arguments given in opposition to publication
as well as those near the lighthouse. It would also support Society, through the State Legislature, has already
development of the Cobblestone District by increasing traffic determined what the penalty will be for the crime of
through it. soliciting a prostitute. If we think this penalty is too
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY weak, the proper approach is to petition the Legislature
DEVELOPMENT AND COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY to increase it.
There is a fear of negative repercussions, such as a
lawsuit against the city or the suicide of someone NO.81
identified. ELIM.RES.WAIVERSFOREMPLOYEES(CSC)
The conviction of a john is a personal matter that, if (ITEM#95CCPMAY27,1997)
publicized, could big extreme embarrassment to that That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby
person's spouse or family. received and filed.
Given the lack of repeat arrests of johns to date and the ADOPTED.
low viewership for public access television, pursuit of
this avenue may be a poor use of city resources. NO.82
There are often persons in a community with the same APPOINTMENT
name. Identification of one as a convicted john could ACCOUNTCLERK
bring unwarranted embarrassment to those that share That Communication 37, May 13, 1997 be received and filed
the name. and the Permanent appointment of Christopher W.
Other approaches to deterring johns, such as a Tomaszewski stated above at the Maximum salary $24,527.00
citywide Operation Johnny and the John School, are effective on April 23, 1997 is hereby approved.
just now being pursued. Funds to study these and PASSED.
other potential solutions have just been received AYES-12. NOES-0.
(federal Problem Solving Partnership grant) and the
study will soon be implemented. We should focus our NO.83
resources on these efforts before deciding that more is M.LEWANDOWSKI-INFO.ARBITRATIONAWARD-
needed. FIREFIGHTERS
As you can see, the proposal sparked quite a lively (ITEM#59CCPMAY13,1997)
debate among our membership, and strong arguments were That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby
made on both sides. As a final note, the group did agree that if received and filed.
the proposal is not pursued at this time, it should be revisited a ADOPTED.
year from now once the Problem Solving Partnership study has
been completed and we have had a chance to assess the NO.84
success of our current efforts. APPOINTMENT
In any event, we commend the Common Council for JUNIORTRAFFICCLERK
addressing the issue of prostitution in our neighborhoods and That Communication 89, May 27, 1997 be received and filed
look forward to continuing to work with you on this during the and the Permanent appointment of Patricia a. Pinelli stated
coming year. If you have questions about any of the above, or above at the Intermediate salary $22,755.00 effective on May
would like to discuss this issue in more detail, don't hesitate to 27, 1997 is hereby approved.
call. I can be reached at home at 884-0254 or at work at 845-PASSED.
3407. Additionally, the Task Force meets on the last AYES-12. NOES-0.
Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Allentown
Association, 234 Allen Street. Councilmembers and their staff NO.85
are always welcome to attend. NOTICESOFAPPT.-TEMP/PROV/PERM
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. (ITEM#103CCPMAY27,1997)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby
PETITIONS received and filed.
NO.75 ADOPTED.
Con-Rail., owner, petition to use 903 Exchange to erect a
billboard. NO.86
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE SALARYORDINANCEAMENDMENT
CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND THE COMMISSIONER OF 20-1POLICEADMINISTRATION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. 021-ADMINISTRATION&COMMUNICATIONS
(ITEMNO.187,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997)
NO.76 That the Salary Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item
Rigidized Metals Corp., owner, petition to use 658 Ohio for No. 187, C.C.P., May 27, 1997, be and the same hereby is
storage addition. approved.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE PASSED.
CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND THE COMMISSIONER OF AYES-12. NOES-0.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
NO.87
NO.77 SALARYORDINANCEAMENDMENT
Property Developer, Inc.., owner, petition to use 25 Imson for a 20-1POLICEADMINISTRATION
pole sign. 021-ADMINISTRATION&COMMUNICATIONS
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE (ITEMNO.188,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997)
CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND THE COMMISSIONER OF That the Salary Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. No. 188, C.C.P., May 27, 1997, be and the same hereby is
approved.
NO.78 PASSED.
Frontier Metal Bldg., Inc., petition to use 1176 South Park for AYES-12. NOES-0.
offices/produce processing.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE NO.88
CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND THE COMMISSIONER OF SALARYORDINANCEAMENDMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. 71-DEPARTMENTOFCOMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT
2-DIVISIONOFNEIGHBORHOODS
NO.79 021-OFFICEOFNEIGHBORHOODS
Safety Kleen Oil Recovery, owner, petition to use 80 Katherine (ITEMNO.189,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997)
for a warehouse. That the Salary Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE No. 189, C.C.P. May 27, 1997, be and the same hereby is
CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND THE COMMISSIONER OF approved.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. PASSED.
AYES-12. NOES-0.
REGULARCOMMITTEES
FINANCE
CIVILSERVICE HON.DAVIDFRANCZYK
HON.DAVIDCZAJKA CHAIRMAN
NO.80 NO.89
ELIM.RES.WAIVERSFOREMPLOYEES(A&F) ZONINGAMENDMENT-TELECOMMUNICATION
(ITEM#88CCPMAY27,1997) TOWERS
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby (ITEMNO.3,C.C.P.,FEB.4,1997)
received and filed. That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the
ADOPTED. Common Council without recommendation.
Mr. Franczyk moved that the above item be recommitted to the ADOPTED.
Committee on Finance.
ADOPTED. NO.101
RESULTOFNEGOTIATIONS-86SIDNEY
NO.90 (ITEMNO.14,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997)
RPT.AUDIT-PAYMENTS-IN-LIEUOFTAXES(COMPT) That the offer from Evening Star Church of God in Christ, Rev.
(ITEM#12CCPAPRIL1,1997) Marvin W. Robinson, Pastor, 1552 Fillmore Avenue, in the
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby sum of $900.00 (Nine Hundred Dollars) to purchase the
received and filed. property described as 86 Sidney, be and hereby is accepted;
ADOPTED. and
That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid
NO.91 by the purchaser; and
REPLY-AUDIT-PAYMENTINLIEUOFTAXES(ASMT) That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal
(ITEM#16CCPAPRIL29,1997) description shall be paid by the purchaser.
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby That the Corporation Counsel shall prepare the necessary
received and filed. documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be
ADOPTED. authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms
of sale upon which the bid was submitted.
NO.92 PASSED.
ECIDA-AUDITRESPONSETOAUDIT-PAYMENTINLIEUAYES-12. NOES-0.
OFTAXES
(ITEM#54CCPMAY13,1997) NO.102
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby 172ARCHIE-INREM#30-SERIAL#210
received and filed. (ITEMNO.15,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997)
ADOPTED. That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to void the
sale of 172 Archie and the Corporation Counsel is hereby
NO.93 authorized to prepare the necessary documents to return title to
REPLY-AUDITPAYMENTINLIEUOFTAXES(ASMT) Mr. & Mrs. Morris Smith, upon the condition that all taxes,
(ITEM#24CCPMAY27,1997) penalties, interest and fees are paid.
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby PASSED.
received and filed. AYES-12. NOES-0.
ADOPTED.
NO.103
NO.94 ABANDONMENT/EXCHANGECLYDEANDHUTCHINSON
WATERBILLCOLLECTIONPRACTICES AVENUES
(ITEM#128CCPMAY13,1997) (ITEMNO.17,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to
received and filed. abandon and exchange a portion of Clyde and Hutchinson
ADOPTED. Avenues for the parcel owned by Industrial Realty & Funding,
Inc. on Clyde Avenue. The exchange and transfer of city
NO.95 parcels are contingent upon the City of Buffalo retaining the
INFO-CURRENTWATERBILLPRACTICES(COMPT) necessary easements for existing underground utilities. That
(ITEM#18CCPMAY27,1997) the Corporation Counsel be, and he hereby is authorized to
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby prepare the necessary documents for the easements and
received and filed. exchange and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the
ADOPTED. same.
PASSED.
NO.96 AYES-12. NOES-0.
WATERBILLCOLLECTIONPRACTICES(PW)
(ITEM#49CCPMAY27,1997)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby NO.104
received and filed. COLL.RESULTS.ONCLAIMANTSCREENING(COMPT)
ADOPTED. (ITEM#19CCPMAY27,1997)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby
NO.97 received and filed.
WATERBILLCOLLECTIONPRACTICE(A&F) ADOPTED.
(ITEM#71CCPMAY27,1997)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby NO.105
received and filed. BASSALLEY-REDEDICATIONOF
ADOPTED. (ITEMNO.60,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997)
That the Common Council rededicate a parcel of land known
NO.98 as Bass Alley and that the Department of Community
ORDINANCEAMENDMENT-CHAPTER103Development construct three (3) new single family homes on
(COMMUNICATIONTOWERS) the comer of Seymour and Emslie Streets.
(ITEMNO.142,C.C.P.,MAY13,1997) Mr. Franczyk moved that the above item be recommitted to the
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Committee on Finance.
Common Council without recommendation. ADOPTED.
Mr. Franczyk moved that the above item be recommitted to the
Committee on Finance. NO.106
ADOPTED. USEPA-REGIONALSUPERFUNDOMBUDSMAN
(ITEM#114CCPMAY27,1997)
NO.99 That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby
ORDINANCEAMENDMENT-CHAPTER511-ZONINGreceived and filed.
(COMMUNICATIONTOWERS) ADOPTED.
(ITEMNO.143,C.C.P.,MAY13,1997)
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the LEGISLATION
Common Council without recommendation. HON.ALFREDT.COPPOLA
Mr. Franczyk now moved that the above item be recommitted to CHAIRMAN
the Committee on Finance.
ADOPTED NO.107
AUTOZONE-USE1541-1553SOUTHPARK-POLESIGN
NO.100 (ITEMNO.115,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997)
QUARTERLYFINANCIALDATA-JAN.-MARCH1997That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation
(COMPT) on June 3, 1997 the petition of Auto Zone, owner, for
(ITEM#13CCPMAY27,1997) permission to use 1541-1553 South Park Avenue for a pole
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby sign be, and hereby is approved on the condition that
received and filed. landscaping is provided at the base of the pole.
PASSED. ADOPTED
AYES-12. NOES-0. NO.118
CITYPOLICY-ENVIRON.REMEDIATIONWORK(CD)
NO.108 (ITEM#64CCPMAY27,1997)
GRACEMANORHEALTHCARE-USE310NORTHThat the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby
STREET-POLESIGN received and filed.
(ITEMNO.117,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997) ADOPTED
That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation NO.119
on June 3, 1997 the petition of Grace Manor Health Care, LEGALDEFINITIONOF2FAMILYDWELLING
owner, for permission to use 310 North Street for a pole sign (ITEM#188CCPFEBRUARY18,1997)
be, and hereby is approved on the condition that landscaping is That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby
provided at the base of the pole. received and filed.
PASSED. ADOPTED
AYES-12. NOES-0. NO.120
LEGALDEFINITION-2FAMILYDWELLING(CD)
NO.109 (ITEM#60CCPMARCH18,1997)
INSTITUTEOFTHESISTERS-USE2064MAINSTREET-That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby
POLESIGN received and filed.
(ITEMNO.118,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997) ADOPTED
That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation NO.121
on June 3, 1997 the petition of Institute of the Sisters, owner, LEGDEF.-TWOFAMILYDWELLING
for permission to use 2064 Main Street for a pole sign be, and (ITEM#28CCPMAY13,1997)
hereby is approved on the condition that landscaping is That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby
provided at the base of the pole. received and filed.
PASSED. ADOPTED
AYES-12. NOES-0. NO.122
SUNYAB-BFLO.FIREEMSOFFICERS
NO.110 (ITEM#72CCPAPRIL15,1997)
BLOCKBUSTERVIDEO-PETITIONTOUSE2650-2654That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby
DELAWAREAVENUE-POLESIGN(ITEMNO.120,C.C.P.,received and filed.
MAY27,1997) ADOPTED
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the NO.123
Common Council without recommendation. DELINQUENTLANDLORDSSIGNS(CD)
Mr. Coppola moved that the above item be recommitted to the (ITEM#65CCPMAY27,1997)
Committee on Legislation. That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby
ADOPTED. received and filed.
ADOPTED
NO.111 NO.124
OSMOSEREALTYCORP.-USE960ELLICOTT-POLEREMOVESIGNSONHERKIMERSTREET
SIGN (ITEMNO.171,C.C.P.,APR.29,1997)
(ITEMNO.121,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997) That this Common Council requests the
That after a public hearing before the Department of Public Works to prepare the necessary
Committee on Legislation on June 3, 1997 the petition of notification serials to remove the "No Parking During School
Osmose Realty Corp., owner, for permission to use 960 Ellicott Hours" signs bordering the former Nativity School on the east
for a pole sign be, and hereby is approved. side of Herkimer Street.
PASSED PASSED
AYES- 12 NOES- 0 AYES- 12 NOES- 0
NO.112 NO.125
C.CIOTTA&O-OPPOSEOPEN.COLONIE-1795HERTEL APPOINTMENTOFMEMBERTOTHEBUFFALO
(ITEM#89CCPAPRIL1,1997) MUNICIPALHOUSINGAUTHORITY
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby (ITEMNO.1,C.C.P.,MAY13,1997)
received and filed. That the appointment of member to the Buffalo Municipal
ADOPTED Authority, of Robert A. Gianadda D.D.S., residing at 90
NO.113 Lexington Avenue, for a term effective immediately and expiring
C.CIOTTA-OPP.COLONIELOUNGEONHERTEL October 19, 1999, be and hereby is accepted.
(ITEM#78CCPAPRIL15,1997) ADOPTED.
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby NO.126
received and filed. M.AMO-COMPLAINT-ROOFTOPPATIOBAR-257
ADOPTED FRANKLIN
NO.114 (ITEM#49CCPMAY13,1997)
USE9CITYSHIPCANAL(C.P.BD) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby
(ITEM#8CCPMAY27,1997) received and filed.
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby ADOPTED
received and filed. NO.127
ADOPTED ORD.AMEND.CH.421-SUB.LAND/CH.467TREES
NO.115 (ENVIR.MGMT)
PORTCRESCENTLAND-USE15CITYSHIPCANAL-(ITEM#11CCPMAY27,1997)
STORAGEBUILDING That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby
(ITEMNO.69,C.C.P.,MAY13,1997) received and filed.
That after a public hearing before the ADOPTED
Committee on Legislation on June 3, 1997 the petition of Port NO.128
Crescent Land, owner, for permission to use 15 City Ship ENCROACH-88WESTCHIPPEWASTREET-SIDEWALK
Canal for a storage building/storage area be, and hereby is CAFE
approved. (ITEMNO.43,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997)
PASSED That the Commissioner of Public Works be,
AYES- 12 NOES- 0 and he hereby is authorized to issue a "mere license" to Mr.
NO.116 Mark Alfieri, owner of The Crocodile Bar, located at 88 West
USE15CITYSHIPCANAL(C.P.BD) Chippewa Street, to install a sidewalk cafe, which would
(ITEM#9CCPMAY27,1997) encroach city right-of-way at said address, subject to the
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby following conditions:
received and filed. 1 That the applicant obtain any and all other
ADOPTED City of Buffalo permits necessary for said installation.
NO.117 2. That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly
CITYPOLICY-ENVIRON.REMEDIALWORK as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the
(ITEM#171CCPFEBRUARY4,1997) Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings.
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby 3. That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed
received and filed. twenty-five feet (25') in length or extend more than six feet (6')
from the building face. street bond or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and
4. That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and
permanent in nature or permanently affixed to the main building damage out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal
or public sidewalk. of said sidewalk cafe.
5. That the sidewalk cafe be completely PASSED
removed from City right-of-way from November 15 to April 1 AYES- 12 NOES- 0
each year. NO.131
6 That the applicant be assessed the ENCROACH-227DELAWAREAVENUE-SIDEWALK
annual fee of two dollars ($2.00) per square foot of City right-CAFE
of-way occupied by said sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter (ITEMNO.46,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997)
413, Article IX, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City That the Commissioner of Public Works be,
Ordinances. (25'x 6'= 150 sq. ft. x $2.00 = $300.00/year). and he hereby is authorized to issue a "mere license" to Mr.
7. That the applicant supply the City of Mike Morin, owner of Spot Coffee, located at 227 Delaware
Buffalo with a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in Avenue, to install a sidewalk cafe, which would encroach city
street bond or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and right-of-way at said address, subject to the following conditions:
save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and 1. That the applicant obtain any and all other
damage out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal City of Buffalo permits necessary for said installation.
of said sidewalk cafe. 2. That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly
PASSED as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the
AYES- 12 NOES- 0 Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings.
NO.129 3. That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed
ENCROACH-112WESTCHIPPEWASTREET-SIDEWALKtwenty-nine feet (29') in length or extend more than eight feet
CAFE (8') from the building face.
(ITEMNO.44,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997) 4. That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, permanent in nature or permanently affixed to the main building
and he hereby is authorized to issue a "mere license" to Mr. or public sidewalk.
Kevin Klenk, owner of the Kingsnake Bar and Restaurant, 5. That the sidewalk cafe be completely
located at 112 West Chippewa Street, to install a sidewalk removed from City right-of-way from November 15 to April I
cafe, which would encroach city right-of-way at said address, each year.
subject to the following conditions: 6. That the applicant be assessed the
1. That the applicant obtain any and all other annual fee of two dollars ($2.00) per square foot of City right-
City of Buffalo permits necessary for said installation. of-way occupied by said sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter
2. That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly 413, Article IX, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City
as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Ordinances. (29'x 8'= 232 sq. ft. x $2.00 = $464.00/year).
Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings. 7. That the applicant supply the City of
3. That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed Buffalo with a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in
thirty feet (30') in length or extend more than five feet (5') from street bond or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and
the building face. save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and
4. That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be damage out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal
permanent in nature or permanently affixed to the main building of said sidewalk cafe.
or public sidewalk. PASSED
5. That the sidewalk cafe be completely AYES- 12 NOES- 0
removed from City right-of-way from November 15 to April 1 NO.132
each year. ENCROACH-206SOUTHELMWOODAVENUE-
6. That the applicant be assessed the SIDEWALKCAFE
annual fee of two dollars ($2.00) per square foot of City right-(ITEMNO.47,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997)
of-way occupied by said sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter That the Commissioner of Public Works be,
413, Article IX, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City and he hereby is authorized to issue a "mere license" to Mr.
Ordinances. (30'x 5'= 150 sq. ft. x $2.00 = $300.00/year). Douglas Zaczagnino, owner of Chowbella's Restaurant, located
7. That the applicant supply the City of at 206 South Elmwood Avenue, to install a sidewalk cafe,
Buffalo with a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in which would encroach city right-of-way at said address, subject
street bond or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and to the following conditions:
save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and 1. That the applicant obtain any and all other
damage out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal City of Buffalo permits necessary for said installation.
of said sidewalk cafe. 2. That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly
PASSED as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the
AYES- 12 NOES- 0 Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings.
NO.130 3. That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed
ENCROACH-69DELAWAREAVENUE-SIDEWALKCAFE forty-two feet (42') in length or extend more than nine feet and
(ITEMNO.45,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997) six inches (9' 6") from the building face.
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, 4. That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be
and he hereby is authorized to issue a "mere license" to Mr. permanent in nature or permanently affixed to the main building
Gary Coscia of CDMV, Inc., owners of Shayleen Restaurant, or public sidewalk.
located at 69 Delaware Avenue, to install a sidewalk cafe, 5. That the sidewalk cafe be completely
which would encroach city right-of-way at said address, subject removed from City right-of-way from November 15 to April I
to the following conditions: each year.
1. That the applicant obtain any and all other 6. That the applicant be assessed the
City of Buffalo permits necessary for said installation. annual fee of two dollars ($2.00) per square foot of City right-
2. That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly of-way occupied by said sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter
as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the 413, Article IX, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City
Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings. Ordinances.
3. That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed 7. That the applicant supply the City of
fifty feet (50') in length or extend more than five feet (5') from Buffalo with a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in
the building face. street bond or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and
4. That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and
permanent in nature or permanently affixed to the main building damage out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal
or public sidewalk. of said sidewalk cafe.
5. That the sidewalk cafe be completely PASSED
removed from City right-of-way from November 15 to April I AYES- 12 NOES- 0
each year. NO.133
6. That the applicant be assessed the ENCROACH-1106LOVEJOYSTREET-SIDEWALKCAFE
annual fee of two dollars ($2.00) per square foot of City right-(ITEMNO.48,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997)
of-way occupied by said sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter That the Commissioner of Public Works be,
413, Article IX, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City and he hereby is authorized to issue a "mere license" to Mr.
Ordinances. (50'x 5'= 150 sq. ft. x $2.00 = $500.00/year). Paul Palumbo, Jr., owner of Palumbo's Lovejoy Cafe, located at
7. That the applicant supply the City of 1 106 Lovejoy Street, to install a sidewalk cafe, which would
Buffalo with a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in encroach city right-of-way at said address, subject to the
following conditions: ENFORCEMENT
1. That the applicant obtain any and all other (ITEMNO.183,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997)
City of Buffalo permits necessary for said installation. That the Ordinance Amendment as
2. That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly contained in Item No. 183, C.C.P.,
as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the May 27, 1997, be and the same hereby is approved.
Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings. PASSED
3. That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed AYES- 12 NOES- 0
twenty feet (20') in length or extend more than five feet (5') from COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT
the building face. HON.DALEZUCHLEWSKI
4. That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be CHAIRMAN
permanent in nature or permanently affixed to the main building NO.140
or public sidewalk. 1176SOUTHPARKAVENUE-SALEOFLAND-BUFFALO
5. That the sidewalk cafe be completely ENTERPRISEDEVELOPMENTCORP.
removed from City right-of-way from November 15 to April I (ITEMNO.57,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997)
each year. That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to
6. That the applicant be assessed the the Common Council without recommendation.
annual fee of two dollars ($2.00) per square foot of City right- A public hearing has been set, before the Common Council,
of-way occupied by said sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter at this regularly scheduled meeting, on the above item, and a
413, Article IX, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City notice of same has been published in the Buffalo News, a copy
Ordinances. (20'x 5'= 100 sq. ft. x $2.00 = $200.00/year). of which is attached hereto.
7. That the applicant supply the City of On a motion by Mr. Czajka, seconded by mrs. Lockwood,
Buffalo with a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in the item is properly before the Common Council, and the
street bond or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and hearing be opened.
save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and CARRIED.
damage out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal Appearances - David Sengbush
of said sidewalk cafe. Mr. Czajka now moved that the hearing be closed.
PASSED Seconded by Mrs. Lockwood.
AYES- 12 NOES- 0 Mr. Zuchlewski now moved:
NO.134 That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to execute
RESTAURANT/DANCINGCLASS11-I00THEATERany and all documents necessary to dispose of the land
PLACEA/K/A622MAIN described in the proposed "Contract for Sale of Land" to the
(ITEMNO.59,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997) Buffalo Enterprise Development Corporation and/or other legal
That pursuant to Chapter 150 of the Code entity to be formed in accordance with the terms of said
of the City of Buffalo, the Director of Inspections, Licenses and Agreement and for the consideration recited therein; and
Permits be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a That this authorization is subject to the amendment of the
Restaurant/Dancing Class 11 License to Robert Militello, d/b/a proposed "Contract for Sale of Land" to include a twenty-five
Trafalmadore Cafe at I 00 Theater Place, a/k/a 622 Main foot (25') permanent easement to the City along the water's
Street. edge.
PASSED PASSED
AYES- 12 NOES- 0 AYES- 12 NOES- 0
NO.135 NO.141
USERFEELATEFEES(STS) NEIGHBORHOODHSG.COND.&RELATEDPROB.
(ITEM#69CCPMAY27,1997) (COMPT)
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby (ITEM#20CCPFEBRUARY20,1997)
received and filed. That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby
ADOPTED received and filed.
NO.136 ADOPTED
AIRPORTTAXISVS.-LEG.MANDATINGSHIELDS&NO.142
DISTRESSLIGHTS SUNYATBUFFALO,REVIEWOFWATERFRONT
(ITEM#105CCPMAY27,1997) REDEVELOPMENTPLAN
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby (ITEMNO.8,C.C.P.,MAR.18,1997)
received and filed. That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the
ADOPTED Common Council without recommendation.
NO.137 Mr. Zuchlewski now moved:
TAXICABS-OPTIONTOINSTALLPROTECTIVESHIELDS That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
(ITEMNO.198C.C.P.,MAY27,1997) filed.
That the above item be, and the same ADOPTED.
hereby is, returned to the Common Council without NO.143
recommendation. BUFFALOWATERFRONTMASTERPLAN
Mr. Coppola moved: (ITEMNO.54,C.C.P.,APR.15,1997
That this Common Council request that That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the
the Taxicabs companies and independent operators be given Common Council without recommendation.
the option on whether to use Shatterproof partitions, as Mr. Zuchlewski now moved:
presently in effect; and That the above item be and the sane is hereby received and
That the Corporation Counsel be, directed filed.
to prepare the appropriate documentation to enable the city of ADOPTED.
Buffalo to opt out of the State Legislation, as permitted by NO.144
Assembly Bill No. 5298 and Senate Bill No. 3109. L.STEPHENS-COMMENTSRE:BUFFALO
PASSED WATERFRONTMASTERPLAN
AYES- BROWN, COPPOLA, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, (ITEMNO.85,C.C.P.,APR.29,1997)
LOCKWOOD, PITTS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 8 That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the
NOES- HELFER, KAVANAUGH, QUINTANA, WILLIAMS-4 Common Council without recommendation.
NO.138 Mr. Zuchlewski now moved:
ORDINANCEAMENDMENT-CHAPTER421-That the comments of Stephens on the City of Buffalo
SUBDIVISIONOFLAND Waterfront Master Plan be received and filed.
(ITEMNO.150,C.C.P.,APR.29,1997) ADOPTED
(ITEMNO.148,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997) NO.145
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, AMENDWATERFRONTMASTERPLAN/STUDYBEACH
returned to the Common Council without recommendation. LOCATIONS
Mr. Coppola now moved: (ITEMNO.167,C.C.P.,APR.29,1997)
That the Ordinance Amendment as contained in That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the
Item No. 150, C.C.P., April 29, 1997, be and the same hereby Common Council without recommendation.
is approved. Mr. Zuchlewski now moved:
PASSED That the Master Plan for Remaking
AYES- 12 NOES- 0 Buffalo's Downtown Waterfront be, and hereby is amended to
NO.139 include a feasibility study investigating the development of
ORDINANCEAMENDMENT-CHAPTER137-CODEpotential beach locations within the City of Buffalo.
PASSED By: Mr. Brown
AYES- 12 NOES- 0 REQUESTPERMISSIONTOHANGASTREETBANNER
NO.146 MARTINLUTHERKINGPARK
AMENDWATERFRONTMASTERPLANTOINCLUDEWhereas The Juneteenth Festival, Inc. will hold it's 22nd
CHILDREN'SMUSEUM annual festival on June 14th and 15th, 1997; and
(ITEMNO.168,C.C.P.,APR.29,1997) Whereas: The Juneteenth Committee has requested
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the permission to hang three street banners, one in Martin Luther
Common Council without recommendation. King Park, across Fillmore Avenue at the point of the access
Mr. Zuchlewski now moved: road to the green house, one on the Martin Luther King Park
That the Master Plan for Remaking of Casino building and one at 681 East Delavan Avenue; and
Buffalo's Downtown Waterfront be, and hereby is amended to Whereas: Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation has agreed to
include the possibility of locating a Children's Museum within hang the 10'x 3O' banners;
the Project Area defined in the report. Be It Further Resolved That:
PASSED This Common Council grants permission to the Juneteeth
AYES- 12 NOES- 0 Festival, Inc. to hang the banners pursuant to the conditions
NO.147 set forth by the Commissioner of Public Works and the
INNERHARBOR/DOWNTOWNWATERFRONTFUNDINGCorporation Counsel; and
AGREEMENTWITHESDC Be It Finally Resolved That:
(ITEMNO.58,C.C.P.,MAY27,1997) This resolution is retroactive to the Common Council meeting
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the held on Tuesday, May 27, 1997.
Common Council without recommendation. PASSED.
Mr. Zuchlewski now moved: AYES 12 NOES - 0
That this Common Council approve the NO.150
Agreement between the City of Buffalo, the Buffalo Urban By: Mr. Brown
Renewal Agency and the Empire State Development REQUESTTOWAIVEPERMITFEESFORAGAPEAME
Corporation (ESDC) to serve as the City's agent and the CHURCH
contracting entity and conduit for public funds for the Whereas: Rev. Wayne A. Johnson, pastor of Agape AME
PreConstruction Phase project. The Buffalo Urban Renewal Church, located at 224 Northland Avenue has requested
Agency, as owner of the majority of land included in the Project permission to place a bulletin board on the front lawn of the
and as the City's agent for redevelopment of this Urban church; and
Renewal Area is also proposed as a party to this Agreement; Whereas: The church has requested that the City of
and Buffalo waive the permit fees related to the erection of a sign;
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is and
authorized to provide a cash advance , in the amount of Whereas: Throughout the years, Agape AME Church has
$500,000 to be deposited with ESDC upon execution of this provided extensive outreach and services to the local
Agreement, and to be reimbursed with FTA funds allocated to community;
this Project; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That this approval is conditioned upon the That this Common Council authorizes the waiver of permit fees
following items being addressed before the construction phase for the erection of a sign at Agape AME Church, 224 Northland
begins: Avenue, retroactive to June 2, 1997.
1. Further justification for the excavation of a PASSED
new harbor must be conducted. It is believed that any -new" AYES - 12 NOES - 0
harbor should enhance, with the possibility of restoring, the -NO.151
old" harbor created for the Erie Canal. The historical By: Mr. Brown
significance of the Erie Canal, the Prime Slip and Commercial REQUESTTOWAIVEPERMITFEES
Slip to the development of Buffalo should be one of the Whereas: The 20th Annual Juneteenth Festival has been a
highlights of the plan. major summer event in the City of Buffalo, attracting over
2. Relocating the Naval Museum at a lower 75,000 spectators annually who partake in this celebration of
cost should be explored. freedom from enslavement; and
3. Increasing the public esplanade beyond Whereas: Each year the Juneteenth Festival invites not
35 feet is desirable. only local vendors, but merchants from across the country and
4. The Industrial Heritage Trail is a low cost Canada to be part of this celebration; and
project that is fully designed and ready to be implemented. The Whereas: There are several fees required by the City
Industrial Heritage Trail should be highlighted in the plan and which vendors must pay in order to obtain a permit, allowing
should be one of the first elements of the plan to be them to partake in this celebration, including fees for tents and
constructed. propane; and
Possible alternatives to the location of the Whereas: While it is necessary for safety purposes to
5.
certify that tents and propane are in compliance with local
public space underneath the Skyway should be reviewed.
regulations, waving the fees for these items would benefit all
6. The plan should include an analysis of the
vendors using them and help the Juneteenth Committee with
possibility of locating a Children's Museum and beach in the
this unforeseen additional expense; and
project area. Additionally, an Ethnic Heritage Museum and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
utilization of the existing black smith shop as a museum should
That this Common Council approve the waiving of fees for
be reviewed.
permits required by the City for tents and propane tanks for the
7. An agreement on sharing the operations
Juneteenth Festival on June 14 and
and maintenance costs among the various levels of
PASSED
government involved in developing the plan should be
AYES - 12 NOES - 0
addressed.
NO.152
8. A cost/benefit analysis of the plan should
By: Mr. Brown, Mrs. LoTempio and Ms. Kavanaugh
be completed.
SUPPORTFORCONSOLIDATIONEFFORTS
9. The location of the swing bridge should
Whereas: The County Municipal Consolidation Committee
receive further review.
was created by the County Legislature to study and make
10. The location of a possible transit station
recommendations regarding possible consolidations and
should be sensitive to the view of the waterfront.
servicesharing between the City of Buffalo and County of Erie;
11. The Common Council should receive
and
construction reports quarterly updates on the progress of the
Whereas: The committee is comprised of 21 members,
plan during the pre-construction phase to be referred to the
including representatives of the Mayor and Common Council;
Community Development Committee for review.
and
PASSED
Whereas: The committee issued an interim report
AYES- 12 NOES- 0
regarding the county's $2.7 million consolidation fund, and
NO.148
recommended that the money be used for reimbursement to
ORD.AMEND.CH.511-ZONING(HRG.INLEG-6/17)
the City for the maintenance of "intermunicipal" streets, the
(ITEM#206CCPMAY27,1997)
establishment of a regional stabilization demolition fund,
That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby
improvements to parks, the preparation of a park consolidation
referred to the Committee on Legislation.
study, and the consolidation of youth services to the county;
ADOPTED
and
RESOLUTIONS
Whereas: Some of the recommendations were
NO.149
incorporated into the City's 1997-98 budget; the parks issues including health maintenance organizations (HMO's), available
will be further negotiated between the City and County with to city employees and retirees; and
Councilmembers Brown, Kavanaugh and LoTempio designated Whereas: While HMO's are cost-effective, they are not
to represent the Council in these discussions; further transferable if a retiree moves to another part of the country as
negotiations are also pending regarding youth services they are regional providers, thus forcing the retirees to retain
consolidation, with the ultimate goal of developing a mutually more expensive health care; and
acceptable final agreement; and Whereas: It would be beneficial to the city financially if one
Whereas: It is important that these efforts continue so that umbrella policy were created which would be flexible enough to
we can refine and develop other proposals, such as the satisfy the needs of both active and retired employees; and
possible creation of an entity to support and manage regional Whereas: The feasibility study of one umbrella policy
assets; and should be undertaken now so that savings realized could be
Whereas: The Committee has established the issues of incorporated in the 1998-99 budget; and
workforce diversity and sensitivity to cultural and neighborhood Whereas: A special committee should be formed to
concerns in the provision of services as key considerations in perform that feasibility study, and should include representation
evaluating any consolidation; and from this Council, the administration, city unions, and the
Whereas: By continuing this dialogue in a cooperative and health insurance industry.
consistent manner, the City of Buffalo, the County of Erie, and Now therefore be it resolved that
the various cities, towns and villages located in the county can Because this Common Council recognizes the importance of
attain some significant achievements in the months ahead; and good health care insurance for city employees and retirees, and
Whereas: The recent Chautauqua Conference on Regional is concerned about the yearly cost of those benefits, this
Governance clearly illustrated the critical need for Council requests that a special committee be formed to
municipalities to recognize their interdependence and to work perform a study on the feasibility of providing one umbrella
cooperatively to address the challenges that will determine the policy that would satisfy the needs of both active employees
fate of our region; and retirees; and
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: Be it further resolved that
That this Common Council acknowleges the efforts of the That the Council President and the Mayor form a special
County Municipal Consolidation Committee, particularly the committee immediately with representation from this Council,
private citizen members, many of whom are from suburban the administration, city unions, and the health insurance
municipalities, who contributed significantly to this undertaking industry.
to advance regionalism; and ADOPTED
Be It Further Resolved:
That this Common Council reaffirms its commitment to full NO.155
participation in the committee deliberations in an effort to By: Mr. Coppola
produce significant results in reduced costs for taxpayers, CITYOFBUFFALO
stabilize the tax base, correct historical inequities, enhance the LOCALLAWNO(1997)
delivery of services, and strengthen the Western New York INTRODUCTORYNO.7(1997)
economy; and A LOCAL LAW adopting section 459-g of the Charter of
Be It Finally Resolved: the City of Buffalo in relation to an early retirement incentive.
That the City Clerk be directed to forward certified copies of BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
this resolution to Mayor Anthony Masiello, County Executive CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
Dennis Gorski, the Erie County Legislature, David Section 1. That section four hundred fifty-nine-g of the
Rutecki, chairman Of the County Municipal Consolidation Charter of the City of Buffalo, be adopted pursuant to law, to
Committee, and the Western New York delegation to the New read as follows:
York State Legislature. Sec. 459-g. 1997 Targeted Early Retirement Incentive.
ADOPTED (1) The City of Buffalo hereby elects to provide all of its
NO.153 eligible employees with a retirement incentive program
By: Mr. Brown authorized by Chapter 4 1, Laws of 1997.
RENAMEGLEASNER/MANHATTANPARK-ROBERSON (2) The commencement date of the retirement incentive
PARK program shall be July 14, 1997.
Whereas: Kevin Roberson, a lifelong resident of the (3) The open period during which eligible employees
Fillmore/Leroy/Central Park area of East Buffalo, dedicated may retire and receive the additional retirement benefit, shall be
much of his life to playing basketball; and 90 days in length.
Whereas: A graduate of Hutchinson Technical High (4) The actuarial present value of the additional
School wherein he averaged approximately 20 points, I I retirement benefits payable pursuant to the provisions of this
rebounds, and 5 blocked shots per game while on the local law shall be paid as one lump sum, or in five annual
basketball team; and installments. The amount of the annual payment shall be
Whereas: Kevin Roberson played basketball for the determined by the Actuary of the New York State and Local
University of Vermont wherein he became the school's all-time Employee's Retirement System and it shall be paid by the City
leading rebounder and shot blocker, ranked second in scoring of Buffalo for each employee who receives the retirement
and games played; and benefits payable under this Local Law.
Whereas: Kevin Roberson was the third best shot blocker (5) This local law shall take effect immediately.
in NCAA history, behind only Alonzo Mourning and Shaquille (6) The City of Buffalo's joint
O'Neal; and Council/Administration/Union/Comptroller Budget Committee is
Whereas: After a brief relationship with the Charlotte responsible to oversee and make recommendations to manage
Hornets in 1992, Kevin Roberson returned to Buffalo, wherein the work force.
he was fatally injured in a car accident; and APPROVED AS TO FORM
Whereas: Renaming Gleasner/Manhattan Park after Kevin Michael B. Risman
Roberson, is a noble and worthy endeavor, particularly for Corporation Counsel
someone who spent a great deal of time in the stated park and LAID ON THE TABLE
playground and was a fine role model for our youth in every
way;
NO.156
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
By: Mr. Czajka
That the Common Council, after an appropriate Public Hearing
APPOINTDR.JOSEPHGARDELLA
set by the City Clerk, redesignates Gleasner/Manhattan Park
TOGOODNEIGHBORCOMMITTEE
as Roberson Park in honor of Kevin Roberson.
Whereas: By resolution 175 C.C.P. March 16, 1993, this
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
Common Council appointed a Good Neighbor Committee to
CORPORATION COUNSEL AND COMMISSIONER OF
negotiate with industries in the Seneca Babcock neighborhood
HUMAN SERVICES, PARKS AND RECREATION.
to reduce pollution and foster communication between the
industries and their neighbors; and
N0.154
Whereas: The Good Neighbor Committee has worked
By: Mr. Coppola
diligently and has made progress communicating with each of
ESTABLISHCOMMISSIONTODEVELOPUMBRELLA
the companies; and
HEALTHCARECOVERAGE
Whereas: Dr. Joseph Gardella, a Chemistry Professor at.
Whereas: The City of Buffalo has budgeted over $23
SUNYAB, has expressed a willingness to join the Good
million in the 1997-98 Budget for health care for both active and
Neighbor Committee and contribute to its mission and Dr.
retired employees; and
Gardella is well qualified to serve on the Committee; and
Whereas: There are currently several health care plans,
Whereas: Dr. Gardella received his Ph.D. in Analytical
Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh, has been a Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the
Professor of Chemistry and Biomaterials at SUNYAB since Common Council, the sum of $83,650 be and the same are
1992 and a faculty member at SUNYAB since 1982, and is hereby transferred from the Various Departments and said
currently serving as the Director of the UB Materials Research sums are hereby reappropriated as set forth below:
Instrumentation Facility and Chair of the University From:
Environmental Task Force; and 06-4-013 Division of Parking Enforcement
Whereas: Dr. Gardella maintains an active research Parking Meters & Enforcement
program in the study of environmental and polymer surface 112 Temporary Services $24,650
chemistry and biomaterials, directing a research group of 12 to
15 students; and 20-1-021 Department of Police
Whereas: Dr. Gardella's research work is funded by Building Maintenance
industry, the Office of Naval Research, the National Science 227 Fuel for Heat & Power 16,000
Foundation and the National Institutes of Health and has
resulted in over 150 articles being published and 160 invited 40-1-023 Division of Engineering
lectures worldwide; and Traffic Engineering
Whereas: In addition, Dr. Gardella served as Chair of the 110 Salaries - Regular 43,000
Western New York Section of the American Chemical Society TOTAL $83,650
in 1992. To:
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: 04-3-002 Division of Real Estate
This Council appoints Dr. Joseph Gardella of 178 Admiral In Rem
Road, Buffalo, NY 14216 to the Good Neighbor Committee; 560 Building Repairs & Alterations $ 4,050
and
Be It Further Resolved That; 06-4-031 Division of Parking Enforcement
The City Clerk be directed to send certified copies of this Towing & Storage
resolution to Buffalo Color Corp., Inc. (c/o Paul Mescal, 100 110 Salaries - Regular 2,200
Lee Street, 14210), PVS, Inc. (c/o Chris Cancilla, 55 Lee 114 Overtime Pay 8,400
Street, 14210), BOC Gases, Inc. (c/o Lawrence Panagrazi,
101 Katherine Street 14210), and Buffalo China, Inc. (c/o Paul 06-5-001 Division of the Treasury
Graeber, 658 Bailey Avenue, 14206). Treasury
ADOPTED 570 Financial & Accounting Services 10,000
NO.157 20-1-032 Department of Police
By: Mr. Czajka Fleet Maintenance
PURCHASEOFCITYOWNEDVACANTLOT 501 Automotive - Body Repair 14,700
TOOWNER-OCCUPANTDWELLING 502 Automotive - Engine Service 1,300
Whereas: The City of Buffalo is the owner of 187 Orlando
Street which is currently a vacant lot; and 40-1-013 Division of Engineering
Whereas: Mr. and Mrs. Jose Diaz. of 189 Orlando Street, Operation of Bridges
Buffalo, NY, 142 1 0 (which is next door to 187 Orlando) would 580 Non-Professional Personal Services 25,000
like to purchase this vacant lot for the purpose of fencing it in to
their property, which will enable them to properly maintain the 40-2-031 Division of Buildings
lot by cutting the grass and keeping it clean of debris; and Operation & Maintenance of Public Bldgs.
Whereas: The vacant lot is located in a populated 460 Building Supplies 18,000
residential area and the City would have no apparent reason to TOTAL $ 83,650
hold this vacant lot for a future unidentified project; and PASSED
Whereas: The selling of this lot will put this parcel of
vacant land on the tax rolls and will generate new revenue for NO.160
the City of Buffalo; By: Mr. Franczyk:
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: BONDRESOLUTION
That the Common Council authorizes the Comptroller's $20,000,000BONDS
office and the Division of Real Estate to negotiate the sale of SCHOOLSCAPITALPROGRAM-PHASE11
the parcel of land located at 187 Orlando Street with Mr. and Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing
Mrs. Jose Diaz and report the results of their negotiations to the issuance of $20,000,000 School Bonds of said City, to
this honorable body finance the cost of construction of a new Northwest Academy
ADOPTED school building, at the estimated maximum cost of
$20,000,000.
NO.158 The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of
By : Mr. Franczyk Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not
TRANSFEROFFUNDS less than two-thirds of all the members of said Common
DEPARTMENTOFPOLICE-BUILDINGMAINTENANCE Council) as follows:
DEPARTMENTOFPOLICE-FLEETMAINTENANCE Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the
That pursuant to section 42 of the Charter and the County of Erie, New York (herein called "City"), is hereby
Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the authorized and directed to issue School Bonds of said City in
Common Council, the sum of $16,000 be and the same is the principal amount of Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000),
hereby transferred from the Department of Police - Building pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the
Maintenance, and said sum is hereby reappropriated as set Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the
forth below: Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law"), to
From: finance the cost of construction of a new Northwest Academy
100 General Fund school building located at Military Road and Lawn Avenue. The
20 - Department of Police estimated maximum cost of said specific object or purpose for
1- Police Administration which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued,
031 - Building Maintenance including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the
227-Fuel for Heat and Power $16,000 financing thereof, is $20,000,000 as set forth in the duly
To: adopted Capital Improvements Budget of said City for fiscal
100 General Fund year 1996-97, as amended.
20 - Department of Police Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized
1 - Police Administration by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in
032 - Fleet Maintenance anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the
501 - Automotive - Body Repairs $14,700 Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Board of Education,
502 - Automotive - Engine Overhaul $ 1,300 "Capital Program-Phase 11, 1996-97, " Fund 299-975, and
RECEIVED AND FILED shall be used for the purpose specified in Section 1 of this
resolution.
NO.159 Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis,
BY: Mr. Franczyk the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for
TRANSFEROFFUND which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably
VARIOUSDEPARTMENTS expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond
That pursuant to section 42 of the Charter and the Resolution, in the maximum amount of $20,000,000. This
resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably
the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1. 150-2. expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond
Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby Resolution, in the maximum amount of $500,000. This
determined and stated: resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to
(a) The building to be constructed will be of Class "A" the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1. 150-2.
construction as defined by Section Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby
11.00 a. 11.(a) of the Law, and the period of probable determined and stated:
usefulness for the specific object or purpose of construction of (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the
such building is thirty (30) years. class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by
(b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section
provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds 1 1.00 a. 19 (c) of the Local Finance Law, is fifteen (15) years.
authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be
issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds
107.00 d. 9. of the Law. authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes
Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section
and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the 107.00 d. 9. of the Law.
sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution
the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the
Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain
general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the
principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be
property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both
The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real
to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount.
bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged
appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said
the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by
said bonds and said notes. appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for
Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of
resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation said bonds and said notes.
of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this
(a) such obligations are authorized for an object or resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation
purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if:
expend money, or (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or
(b) the provisions of law which should be complied with purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to
at the date of the publication of such resolution are not expend money, or
substantially complied with, (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is at the date of the publication of such resolution are not
commenced within twenty days after the date of such substantially complied with,
publication, or and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is
(c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the commenced within twenty days after the d of such publication,
provisions of the constitution. or
Introduced: June 10, 1997 (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the
LAID ON THE TABLE provisions of the constitution
Introduced: June 10, 1997
NO.161 LAID ON THE TABLE
By: Mr. Franczyk:
BONDRESOLUTION NO.162
$500,000BONDS By: Mr. Franczyk:
RECONSTRUCTIONMLKPARK BONDRESOLUTION
ACCOUNT200-717 $50,000BONDS
Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing IMPROVEMENTSTOTOWNGARDENSPLAZA
the issuance of $500,000 General Improvement Bonds of said ACCOUNT200-717
City to finance the cost of the partial reconstruction of Martin Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing
Luther King Park, in the City, at the estimated maximum cost of the issuance of $50,000 General Improvement Bonds of said
$500,000. City, to finance the cost of the partial reconstruction of William
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Street north of the Town Gardens Plaza in the City, at the
Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not estimated maximum cost of $50,000.
less than two-thirds of all the members of said Common The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of
Council) as follows: Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not
Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the less than two-thirds of all the members of said Common
County of Erie, New York (herein called "City"), is hereby Council) as follows:
authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the
of said City in the principal amount of Five Hundred Thousand County of Erie, New York (herein called "City"), is hereby
Dollars ($500,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds
said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of said City in the principal amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars
of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law") ($50,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City
to finance the cost of the partial reconstruction of Martin Luther and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the
King Park, in the City, including resurfacing the pool bottom, Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law") to
restoring the central light fixture, reconstruction of water and finance the partial reconstruction of William Street, including
sewer systems, and installation of a filtering system in the the removal of the center median on William Street north of the
Casino Building. The estimated maximum cost of said class of Town Gardens Plaza and the construction of left turn lanes to
objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this allow for easier traffic access to the plaza. The estimated
resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and maximum cost of said specific object or purpose for which the
costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $500,000, bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including
as set forth in the duly adopted Capital Improvements Budget preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing
of said City for fiscal year 199697, as amended. thereof, is $50,000, as set forth in the duly adopted Capital
Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized Improvements Budget of said City for fiscal year 1996-97, as
by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in amended.
anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized
Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in
Community Development, Division of Development, anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the
"Reconstruction MLK Park, 1996-97, Bond Authorization Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of
Account No. 200-717, and shall be used for the purpose Community Development, Division of Development,
specified in Section 1 of this resolution. "Improvements Town Gardens Plaza, 1996-97 ", Bond
Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, Authorization Account No. 200-717, and shall be used for the
the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for specific object or purpose specified in Section 1 of this
resolution. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, That the Common Council supports accelerating a
the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for Rehabilitation/Replacement Plan for Public School #57, with a
which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably hard commitment of dollars this year, or as soon as possible
expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED:
Resolution, in the maximum amount of $50,000. This That the Common Council provides the opportunity for
Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant teachers, students and parents, as well as the Board of
to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1. 150-2. Education, to voice their concerns about School #57.
Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
determined and stated:. BOARD OF EDUCATION.
(a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to
the specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized NO.164
by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of By: Mr. Franczyk
Section I 1.00 a. 20.(c) of the Law, is fifteen (15) years. TRANSFEROFFUNDS
(b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be VARIOUSDEPARTMENTS
provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds That pursuant to section 42 of the Charter and the
authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the
issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section Common Council, the sum of $2,226,763 be and the same are
107.00 d. 9. of the Law. hereby transferred from the Various Departments and said
Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution sums are hereby reappropriated as set forth below:
and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the From:
sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain 06-0-001 Department of Administration & Finance
the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Administrative Services
Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general 110 Salaries - Regular $10,000
obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal 06-3-002 Division of Labor & Employee Relations
and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property Civil Service Commission
within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The 110 Salaries - Regular 15,000
faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for 06-4-013 Division of Parking Enforcement
the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said Parking Meters & Enforcement
bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by 112 Temporary Services 30,000
appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for 20-1-021 Department of Police
the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of Administration & Communications
said bonds and said notes. 110 Salaries - Regular 101,000
Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this 21-0-011 Department of Fire
resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation 110 Salaries - Regular 43,000
of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: 21-0-013 Department of Fire
(a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or Support Services
purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to 110 Salaries - Regular 247,485
expend money, or 50-1-011 Division of Parks
(b) The provisions of law which should be complied with Park Dist, Golf Courses, Gardens
at the date of the publication of this resolution are not 110 Salaries - Regular 4,200
substantially complied with, 50-4-011 Division of Substance Abuse Services
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is YDA-DACC Narcotic Control Prg
commenced within twenty days after the date of such 110 Salaries - Regular 9,300
publication, 71-7-021 Division of Development
or Cmmty Development
(c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the 110 Salaries - Regular 40,925
provisions of the constitution. 81-3-000 Fringe Benefits
Introduced: June 10, 1997 151 NYS Police & Fire Retirement System 1,071,600
LAID ON THE TABLE 176 Reserve for Agreements with
City Unions 654,253
NO.163
BY: Mr. Franczyk
TOTAL $2,226,763
REPLACEMENTFORSCHOOL#57
To:
WHEREAS: Public School #57, located between Sears St.
03-0-002 Mayor & Executive Department
and Playter, is one of the city's oldest schools, with one of the
Office of Compliance
poorest student populations; and,
135 Automobile Allowance $ 815
WHEREAS: Serving kids through the sixth grade, student
140 Bonus Payments 1,200
population at the 1914 facility has ballooned from 400 to about
03-4-021 Zoning Board of Appeals
700 in just a few years; and,
125 Longevity Payments 325
WHEREAS: School #57 is a neighborhood school, with a
140 Bonus Payments 300
dedicated principal and staff serving children with some of
03-4-085 Capital Outlay
Buffalo's severest social problems; and,
982 Operating Equipment 18
WHEREAS: The current building is too small and
04-0-001 Department of Audit & Control
inadequate for the student population; and;
Comptroller
WHEREAS: It makes sense to earmark the greatest
110 Salaries - Regular 4,557
resources to schools with the greatest needs, yet remarkably,
140 Bonus Payments 300
in the Four-Year School Rehabilitation or Replacement budget,
04-0-002 Data Processing
not one penny is earmarked for School #57; and,
110 Salaries - Regular 16,764
WHEREAS: The city has made a $20-million a year Capital
140 Bonus Payments 9,600
Improvement or replacement commitment for Buffalo schools,
04-1-001 Division of Audit
which could provide adequate funding to begin rehab and
Audit Services
replacement for School #57; and,
110 Salaries - Regular 15,120
WHEREAS: School #57 seems as if it is the "forgotten
140 Bonus Payments 7,500
school” with little interest and commitment toward that school
04-2-001 Division of Accounting
and its beleaguered student population; and,
Accounting Services
WHEREAS: After the next school year, the School #57
110 Salaries - Regular 28,500
Annex at St. John Kanty School will be closed, displacing
140 Bonus Payments 6,000
hundreds of more students, and,
04-3-001 Division of Real Estate
WHEREAS: There needs to be a place to include School
Real Estate Management
#57 in the Rehab/Replacement budget now, as a four year wait
110 Salaries - Regular 527
or longer will sap the hope of teachers, parents and students
140 Bonus Payments 300
alike; and,
04-3-002 Division of Real Estate
WHEREAS: As more demolitions of dilapidated properties
In Rem
occur, there is a greater opportunity to locate buildable land in
110 Salaries - Regular 4,380
the immediate vicinity of School #57, along with finding a new
140 Bonus Payments 600
use for the old building;
04-4-001 Division of Collections
In Rem 40-1-016 Division of Engineering
110 Salaries - Regular 1,937 114 Overtime Pay 700
140 Bonus Payments 1,200 140 Bonus Payments 2,400
06-1-001 Division of Budget & Mgmt 40-1-021 Division of Engineering
110 Salaries - Regular 7,727 Administrative Services
06-2-001 Div of Administrative Adjudic 110 Salaries - Regular 7,500
110 Salaries - Regular 2,990 114 Overtime Pay 900
06-3-001 Division of Labor & Employee Relations 140 Bonus Payments 1,200
Labor Relations 40-2-022 Division of Buildings
572 Legal Services 43,000 Plan & Design Public Bldgs
06-3-003 Division of Labor & Employee Relations 110 Salaries - Regular 700
Fringe Benefit Management 140 Bonus Payments 3,000
110 Salaries - Regular 8,000 40-2-031 Division of Buildings
140 Bonus Payments 1,500 Operation & Maintenance of Public Buildings
06-4-022 Division of Parking Enforcement 110 Salaries - Regular 40,000
Parking Violations Bureau 112 Temporary Services 129,000
110 Salaries - Regular 6,702 114 Overtime Pay 50,000
140 Bonus Payments 4,800 140 Bonus Payments 2,100
06-5-001 Division of the Treasury 50-0-002 Department of Parks, Rec &
Treasury Human Services - HS Admin
114 Overtime Pay 22,000 110 Salaries - Regular 18,000
140 Bonus Payments 3,300 140 Bonus Payments 3,900
09-0-001 Department of Assessment 50-0-021 Department of Parks, Rec &
Assessment Human Services - Parks Admin
110 Salaries - Regular 15,330 110 Salaries - Regular 8,100
140 Bonus Payments 9,600 114 Overtime Pay 1,815
10-0-001 Department of General Services 140 Bonus Payments 1,200
Administrative Services 50-2-011 Division of Recreation
110 Salaries - Regular 4,971 140 Bonus Payments 4,200
140 Bonus Payments 600 50-4-012 Division of Substance Abuse
10-1-001 Division of Purchase Services - BMHA/HUD
Purchase 110 Salaries - Regular 3,000
110 Salaries - Regular 125 140 Bonus Payments 2,100
140 Bonus Payments 1,500 70-0-013 Department of Street Sanitation
10-4-001 Division of Inventory & Stores Cleaning of Strts & Snow Remov
Inventory Management 114 Overtime Pay 126,000
110 Salaries - Regular 34,000 433 Salt & Sand 50,000
114 Overtime Pay 9,000 71-1-001 Division of Planning
140 Bonus Payments 1,200 Cmmty Dev Planning
10-4-002 Division of Inventory & Stores 110 Salaries - Regular 38,800
Print Shop 125 Longevity Pay 325
110 Salaries - Regular 5,400 140 Bonus Payments 1,800
114 Overtime Pay 1,500 TOTAL $2,226,773
140 Bonus Payments 1,500 PASSED
20-1-011 Department of Police AYES - 12 NOES - 0
Detective Bureau
110 Salaries - Regular 40,000 NO.165
114 Overtime Pay 230,000 By: Mr. Helfer
120 Court Time 110,000 DISPLAYBANNERFORUPTOWNBPOCONCERT
140 Bonus Payments 8,100 Whereas: The UPTOWN University Heights organization
20-1-012 Department of Police is sponsoring a concert with the Buffalo Philharmonic
Patrol Services Orchestra on the lawn at the South Campus of SUNY Buffalo
114 Overtime Pay 858,000 on Saturday, July 5; and
125 Longevity 70,000 Whereas: To promote the concert, UPTOWN has
140 Bonus Payments 13,500 requested permission to display a banner on Main Street near
20-1-031 Department of Police the campus; and
Building Maintenance Whereas: The organizers would like to display the banner
110 Salaries - Regular 17,000 from June 16, 1997 through July 5, 1997;
114 Overtime Pay 15,000 Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
135 Automobile Allowance 2,000 That this Common Council grants permission to UPTOWN
20-1-032 Department of Police - Fleet Maintenance to display the banner promoting their BPO concert, pursuant to
110 Salaries Regular 10,000 the conditions established by the Commissioner of Public
114 Overtime Pay 20,000 Works, the Corporation Counsel and the Special Events
21-0-021 Department of Fire Advisory Committee.
Administrative Services PASSED
110 Salaries - Regular 15,000 AYES - 12 NOES - 0
114 Overtime Pay 7,000
121 Acting Time 1,600 NO.166
125 Longevity Payments 585 By: Ms. Kavanaugh, Messrs. Brown, Czajka, Franczyk,
140 Bonus Payments 1,800 Quintana, Zuchlewski and Mrs. Williams and Lockwood
21-0-022 Department of Fire MEMORIALIZESTATELEGISLATURETOSUPPORT
Fire Defense & Training REGISTRATIONOFPROPERTIES
110 Salaries - Regular 7,000 Whereas: Many residential properties in the City of Buffalo
114 Overtime Pay 12,000 are owned by investors through the form of a corporation which
21-0-031 Department of Fire might only have a post office box address; and
HQ & Stationhouse Maint Whereas: Assemblymember Hoyt and Senator Volker have
110 Salaries - Regular 1,000 introduced a Bill (A101/S.-2790) that would require all owners
114 Overtime Pay 1,200 of residential dwellings in Buffalo, including investment
140 Bonus Payments 300 corporations, to file a notice with the City stating their residence
40-0-021 Department of Public Works address and in the case of a corporation, the residence
Administrative Services addresses of its officers; and
110 Salaries - Regular 2,650 Whereas: The Hoyt Bill would also require a corporation to
140 Bonus Payments 300 file an updated notice if an officer changed his or her residence
40-1-012 Division of Engineering and if a new officer was elected; and
Lighting of Streets Whereas: Finally, the Bill would require, if a dwelling is
110 Salaries - Regular 700 declared a public nuisance pursuant to state law, that the
140 Bonus Payments 600 corporation file a notice containing the names and addresses of
each of its directors and stockholders; and
Whereas: This Bill would help the City to better identify the NO.169
individuals responsible for properties which contribute to urban By: Mrs. Lockwood
blight; ERECTBANNEROVERCAZENOVIAPARKWAYATRED
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: JACKETPARKWAYTOPUBLICIZECAZENOVIAPARK
That this Common Council requests that the New York State EVENTS
Assembly and Senate vote in favor of Assembly Bill 101/Senate Whereas: The Cazenovia Park Events Committee is
Bill 2790; and dedicated to providing free, fun, family
events in Cazenovia Park; and
Be It Further Resolved: Whereas: Scheduled events include Caz Has Jazz
That the City Clerk forward certified copies of this Resolution on Saturday, June 21, 1997, Sunday In
to the Secretary of the State Senate, the Clerk of the State the Park on Sunday, July 27, 1997 and
Assembly and to the members of the Western New York Octoberfest on Saturday, October 11,
Delegation of the New York State Legislature, and the 1997; and
Department of Assessment. Whereas: These events provide our citizens with the
ADOPTED opportunity to enjoy free, family oriented
entertainment in one of Buffalo's Olmsted
NO.167 Parks; and
By Mrs.. Lockwood Whereas: The Cazenovia Park Events Committee
SAINTTHOMASAQUINASPERMISSIONTOERECTrequests permission to erect the
BANNERPROMOTINGLAWNFETE aforementioned banner over Cazenovia
JUNE1THROUGHJUNE22 Parkway at Red Jacket Parkway from
Whereas: Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, located on 450 mid-June through mid-October to
Abbott Road, will sponsor their Annual Lawn Fete From Friday publicize the scheduled events;
June 20 - Sunday June 22: and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
Whereas: To promote this year's event, the Saint Thomas This Common Council supports the
Lawn Fete Committee request's permission to display a banner Cazenovia Park Events Committee's
across Abbott Road; and request to erect a banner over Cazenovia
Whereas: The committee is requesting assistance from the Parkway at Red Jacket Parkway from
City to display the 1997 banner across Abbott Road from June mid-June through mid-October pursuant
I through June 22. to the conditions set forth by the
Now Therefore Be It Resolved: Department of Public Works and the
That the Public Works Department be directed to display the Corporation Counsel.
banner promoting the Saint Thomas Lawn Fete across the PASSED.
appropriate portion of Abbott Road from June 1 through June AYES-12. NOES-0.
22.
PASSED NO.170
AYES - 12 NOES - 0 By: Mrs. Lockwood
REQUESTTWOTEMPORARYSTOPSIGNS-CHOATEAT
NO.168 MERCYSTREET
By: Mrs. Lockwood Whereas: Homeowners on Choate Avenue, off Abbott Road,
INSTALLPEDESTRIANBRIDGEONSTEVENSONSTREEThave expressed serious concern about speeding motorists on
DURINGPERIODOFCONSTRUCTIONONSTEVENSONChoate and the problem is even more critical as the Trocaire
STREETBRIDGE College construction is ongoing at the corner of Mercy and
Whereas: Replacement of the Southside Parkway Choate; and
and Stevenson Street bridges over Whereas: Choate Street is heavily trafficed with vehicles ,
Cazenovia Creek is scheduled to begin in pedestrians, and residents and construction vehicles are
late summer, 1998, and to be completed narrowing the field of vision on this street; and
at the end of 1999; and Whereas: The potential for a serious accident or injury looms
Whereas: The bridge replacement project will cost large. The residents in this neighborhood are concerned about
approximately $3.85 million; it will be 80% the severity of this problem and ask that two stop signs be
federally funded and 20% city funded; and permanently installed.
Whereas: At a recent community meeting about this Now Therefore Be It Resolved That:
project, residents noted that many The Department of Public Works be instructed to
pedestrians, especially senior citizens and install two temporary stop signs on Choate Avenue at Mercy
students, frequently travel on Stevenson Street and following completion of construction and renovation
Street; and work at Trocaire College, the Stop Signs be permanently
Whereas: A pedestrian bridge will be installed on installed.
Southside Parkway during the period of PASSED.
construction; and AYES-12. NOES-0.
Whereas: Residents, concerned for the safety of all
who use the Stevenson Street bridge, NO.171
have requested that a pedestrian bridge By: Mrs. LoTempio
be installed on Stevenson Street during CITYOFBUFFALO
the period of construction; LOCALLAWNO.(1997)
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: INTRODUCTORYNO.5(1997)
That this Honorable Body agrees with A LOCAL LAW amending Article Fourteen of the Charter of the
the residents who have expressed City of Buffalo in relation to the creation of a division of in rem
concern about the safety of pedestrians properties.
on Stevenson Street during the period BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL
of construction and is on record in OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
support of the requested pedestrian Section 1. That Article Fourteen of the Charter of the
bridge on Stevenson Street during the City of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended to
period of construction; and read as follows:
Be it Further Resolved: (a) By amending section two hundred and seventy-six to
That certified copies of this resolution read:
be forwarded to New York State Sec. 276. Divisions.
Assemblyman Richard Keane, New There shall be in the department of community development
York State Senator William Stachowski, the following divisions:
New York State Department of (a) Division of planning.
Transportation officials George (b) Division of development.
Greenslade and Robert Russell, City of (c) Division of inspections, licenses and
Buffalo Department of Public Works permits.
Commissioner Joseph Giambra and Mr. (d) Division of neighborhoods.
Charles Masi of the City of Buffalo (e) Division of in rem properties
Department of Public Works. (b) By adding section two hundred and eighty-four point
ADOPTED. six and section two hundred and eighty-four point seven to
read: entertainment, and Rich Entertainment
DIVISION OF IN REM PROPERTIES Group, will pay the incremental costs
Sec. 284.6 Director of In Rem Properties; Qualifications. associated with conducting the event; and
The head of the division of in-rem properties shall be Whereas: Previously with such a request, a
the director of in-rem properties. He or she shall be either a recommendation from the Board of the
duly licensed attorney at law, or a duly licensed real estate Stadium and Auditorium would be issued
broker, with at least four years experience in negotiating to the Common Council, however the
contracts for the sale, lease-and management of real Property. Board is currently not meeting on a
He or she shall also possess at least three years regular basis;
administrative experience in the planning, organization and Now Therefore Be It Resolved That:
directing a program involving real property sales, management This Honorable Body authorize the rental
or related fields, He or she shall be appointed by and removed fee waiver for use of North
at the pleasure of the commissioner of community Americare Park by the promoter
development. Delsner/Slater and the Rich
Sec. 284.7 Director of In Rem Properties; Duties and Powers, Entertainment
The director of in-rem properties shall: Group for "Edgefest" to be held on June
(a) Supervise. manage and be responsible for the 28, 1997.
affairs and activities of the division: PASSED.
(b) Generate revenue from the management, sale and AYES-12. NOES-0.
lease of properties acquired by the City of Buffalo through tax
foreclosure NO.173
(c) Conduct negotiations for the sale, lease or By: Mr. Pitts
management of real property in applicable federal, state or local APPOINTPATRICIAZIOLKOWSKITOTHEBUFFALO
laws; PEST
(d) Maintain all records related to the acquisition. MANAGEMENTBOARD
management and disposition of properties acquired through tax Whereas: Jay Burney has resigned as a
for prepare reports and communications for the mayor. the member of the Buffalo Pest
commissioner of community development and the common Management Board; and
council; Whereas: Patricia Ziolkowski has expressed a
(e) Publish and update catalogs of property, for willingness to serve on the Board; and
distribution, to inform the public government agencies, Whereas: Ms. Ziolkowski is a member of the
neighborhood groups, real estate agencies, etc. about the staff of County Legislator Albert
availability of properties for sale or lease, DeBenedetti and has actively
(f) Prepare an annual budget and a marketing and participated on the Pest Management
management plan for the sale, lease and management of in-Board in recent months with a
rem properties; and particular focus on rodent problems
(g) Exercise such other duties and responsibilities as related to the operation and closing of
may be conferred or imposed upon him or her from time to time the Bakery Salvage Company; and
by the mayor, the commissioner of community development or Whereas: Ms. Ziolkowski's working knowledge
a deputy commissioner of community development. of rodent problems and familiarity with
Section 2. This local law shall take effect July 1, 1997. County government will be important
APPROVED AS TO FORM assets to the Pest Management
Michael B. Risman Board;
Acting Corporation Counsel Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
NOTE: Matter underlined is new. This Council appoints Patricia Ziolkowski of 82 Howell Street,
LAID ON THE TABLE. Buffalo, NY 14207 to the Buffalo Pest
Management Board.
NO.172 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
By: Mrs. LoTempio
FREEUSEOFNORTHAMERICAREPARKFORNO.174
"EDGEFEST"EVENT By: Mr. Pitts
Whereas: On June 28, 1997 an event titled REPORTONSALEORSWAPOFTCIFRANCHISE
"Edgefest" will take place at North Whereas: For some time, reports have been
Americare Park; and circulating that Tele-Communications Inc.
Whereas: "Edgefest" is a one day music festival and intends to sell or swap its Buffalo
charity event that includes local and franchise; and
national recording artists and will be Whereas: Known as "clustering," this practice
highlighted with a performance by attempts to achieve economies of scale by
Buffalo's own "Goo Goo Dolls"; and having one company own and operate
Whereas: All proceeds from "Edgefest" will be adjacent systems; and
donated to the Parents and Children Whereas: TCI has denied that a possible swap of
Together Program at the Children's the Buffalo system has been seriously
Hospital of Buffalo; and discussed, but recent reports indicate that
Whereas: As the Western New York Regional serious discussions are underway; and
Referral Center for Pediatric HIV/AIDS, Whereas: Published reports in cable industry
the P.A.C.T. Program provides medical, publications indicate that TCI and
social and educational services to meet Adelphia Communications Corp. are
the growing demands of a community currently negotiating a deal which would
increasingly affected by AIDS; and result in Adelphia acquiring TCI’s Buffalo
Whereas: These services, provided by experienced cable TV franchise; and
caregivers who specialize in the treatment Whereas: In recent weeks TO, under new president
of HIV/AIDS are designed to meet the Leo Hindery, has formally established a
needs of children, adolescents and plan to turn over operation of certain
women affected by this disease; and systems over to other major system
Whereas: Delsner/Slater, a local entertainment operators in areas where it is not the
agency, and Mr. John Dandes, Executive dominant operator; and
Vice President of Rich Entertainment Whereas: Section 8.1 of the franchise agreement
Group, have requested a waiver of rental between the City of Buffalo and TCI of
fees for use of the stadium; and New York stipulates that the franchise
Whereas: It is estimated that the one day event will cannot be transferred or sold "without the
be a sell-out; and prior written consent of the City;"
Whereas: This event will have a positive economic Now, therefore be it resolved:
impact on the City of Buffalo, specifically That this Common Council requests that
downtown, and will raise much needed representatives of both TCI of New York
funds for the P.A. C. T. Program at and Adelphia Communications Corp.
Children's Hospital; and appear before this Honorable Body to
Whereas: The promoter, Delsner/Slater answer questions regarding the reported
swap or sale of the Buffalo system to including slips, onshore storage space,
Adelphia; and and classroom space in the tower above
Be it finally resolved: the concession stand; and
That the City Clerk forward certified Be It Further Resolved That:
copies of this resolution to TCI of New This Council also grants permission to
York and Adelphia Communications Corp. Sea Grant, Inc. to locate the Sea Lion in a
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON slip near to their current operation.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS. PASSED.
AYES-12. NOES-0.
NO.175
By: Mr. Pitts NO.177
POSSIBLEFCCFREEZEOFCABLERATES By: Mr. Pitts
Whereas: As recently as two months ago, federal COUNCILMEMBERLOTEMPIOEXCUSEDFROM
officials appeared to be unconcerned COUNCILMEETING
about rising cable rates; in fact, FCC RESOLVED:
Chairman Reed Hundt said that the rate That Council Member LoTempio be and hereby is excused
increases seemed justifiable because of from attendance at the Common Council meeting of June 10,
rising programming costs; and 1997, due to absence from the city.
Whereas: A page-one article in the Washington ADOPTED.
Post regarding cable rate increases and
public reaction to them across the country NO.178
has apparently caught the attention of By: Mr. Pitts
Capitol Hill lawmakers as well as Federal CITYOFBUFFALO
Communications Commission officials; LOCALLAWNO(1997)
and INTRODUCTORYNO.6(1997)
Whereas: Multi-Channel Newshas reported that the A LOCAL LAW amending section four hundred sixty-six
situation is reaching the point where the of article twenty-five of the charter of the city of Buffalo, in
FCC might consider a rate freeze or a cap relation to police and fire pensions.
on the pass-through of external costs; and BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
Whereas: Lawmakers who voted for the THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
Telecommunications Act of 1996 because Section 1. That subsections one through nine and
of the contention that it would produce subsection fourteen of section four hundred sixty-six of article
lower cable rates are now talking about twenty-five of the charter of the city of Buffalo, adopted
reopening the Act, particularly the pursuant to law, be amended to read as follows:
provision that would end rate regulation on Sec. 466. Amount of Pension.
March 31, 1999; and Pensions shall be paid in equal monthly installments as follows:
Whereas: Concern about rising cable rates is (1) To a member retired
certainly prevalent in Buffalo, where pursuant to subdivision one of section four hundred sixty-three
subscribers have seen rates continue to or subdivision one of section four hundred sixty-four, a sum
rise without the benefit of a system equal to one-half of such member's salary or compensation
upgrade or significant additional channels; received at the time of his retirement, but not less than [nine
Now, therefore be it resolved: hundred ten] nine hundred thirty-five dollars per month.
That this Common Council go on record (2) To a member retired
in favor of a freeze on all cable TV rates; after this local law takes effect solely by reason of twenty-five
and years of service, a sum equal to one-half of such member's
Be it further resolved: salary or compensation received at the time of his retirement
That this Council also express its support but not less than [nine hundred ten] nine hundred thirty-five,
for the removal of the March 31, 1999 dollars per month.
sunset provision for rate regulation that (3) To a member retired
was part of the Telecommunications Act pursuant to subdivision four of section four hundred sixty-four,
of 1996; and a sum equal to one-half of such member's salary or
Be it finally resolved: compensation received at the time of his retirement but not less
That the City Clerk forward certified than [nine hundred ten] nine hundred thirty-five dollars per
copies of this resolution to the Federal month.
Communications Commission, the New (4) To a member retired pursuant to
York State Public Service Commission, subdivision five of section four hundred sixty-four, a pension
the U.S. Senators representing New York shall be granted upon the conditions and at the rate applicable
State, and the Western New York to said member on the day preceding his receipt of said notice
delegation to the U.S. House of of discharge or demotion but not less than [nine hundred ten]
Representatives. nine hundred thirty-five dollars per month.
ADOPTED.
(5) To a member retired by
NO.176 reason of having reached the age of seventy years, a sum
By: Mr. Pitts equal to one-half of such member's salary or compensation
GRANTACCESSTOMARINASLIPSTOSEAFEVER, received at the time of his retirement but not less than [nine
INC. hundred ten] nine hundred thirty-five dollars per month.
Whereas: Sea Fever, Inc. is a public/private sector (6) To any member retired on
community partnership created to engage account of injury, disease or disability and who has completed
at-risk youths in challenging and ten or more years of service, a sum equal to one-half of such
cooperative learning activities; and member's salary or compensation received at the time of his
Whereas: Last year, Sea Fever operated a sail retirement but not less than [nine hundred ten] hundred thirty-
training program free-of-charge to inner five dollars per month.
city, at-risk youths and used two slips and (7) To the widow of any member
some on shore space to store sailboats heretofore or hereafter killed in the discharge of his duty in said
and support power boats at the Marina; department, a sum in monthly installments equal to his salary
and or compensation for one year at the rate paid him at the time of
Whereas: This year, Sea Fever is hoping to his death and after the first year the sum of [six hundred eighty-
incorporate maritime education into their five] seven hundred ten dollars per month.
program using the Sea Lion, a (8) To the widow of any member
reproduction of a 17th century merchant who dies or has heretofore died as a result of injury received in
vessel, and have asked for permission to the discharge of his duty in said department, a sum in monthly
dock the Sea Lion at a slip near the Sea installments equal to his salary or compensation for one year at
Fever program in the Erie Basin Marina; the rate paid him at the time of his death and thereafter the sum
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: of [six hundred eighty-five] seven hundred ten dollars per
This Council hereby grants permission to month until her death or remarriage.
Sea Fever, Inc. to use the space they (9) To the widow of a member who
used last year at the Erie Basin Marina dies or has heretofore died while in service or after retirement,
a sum of [six hundred eighty-five] seven hundred ten dollars APPOINTMENTS
per month during her lifetime or until her remarriage. COMMISSIONEROFDEEDS
(14) In addition to any payments REQUIRED-PERFORMANCEOFPUBLICDUTIES
provided in subdivisions one, two, three, four, five and six of That the following persons are hereby appointed as
this section, there shall be paid to a member an annual pension Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December
total of the pension amount as prescribed on June thirty 31,1998 , conditional upon the person so appointed certifying,
nineteen hundred ninety-[six] seven, plus an additional amount under oath, to their qualifications and filing same with the City
of twenty-five dollars per month. Clerk:
Section 2. This local law shall take effect July 1, 1997. Linda L. Andersen
APPROVED AS TO FORM Judith T. Zaccagnino
Michael B. Risman Pamela Di Palma
Acting Corporation Counsel Teresa A. Pleasant
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ ] to be deleted; matter underlined Peter J. Savage
is new. Gretchen M. Hurst
LAID ON THE TABLE. Bernadette S. Ricks
Lanette D. Boulware
NO.179 ADOPTED.
By: Mr. Quintana
SALEOFFORMERPCT#5BLDG. NO.183
That the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to ANNOUNCEMENTOFCOMMITTEEMEETINGS
abandon former Precinct #5 building with the procedures in The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in
accordance with Article 27, Sections 513 and 514 of the the Council Chambers, l3th floor, City Hall, Buffalo, New York,
Charter of the City of Buffalo; and unless otherwise noted
That the report of the appraisers and the results of Regular Committees
subsequent sale negotiations be reported to the Common Civil Service Tuesday, June 17, 1997 9:30 A.M.
Council for final approval of the sale. Finance Tuesday, June 17, 1997 - following Civil Service
PASSED. Legislation Tuesday, June 17, 1997 at 2:00 P.M.
AYES-12. NOES-0. Community Dev. Wednesday, June 18, 1997 at 10:00 A.M.
Education Wednesday June 18, 1997, at 2:00 P.M.
NO.180 ANCILLARY MEETINGS
By Mr. Zuchlewski Water Committee Friday June 13, 1997 at 2:00 p.m.
FELICITATIONS/INMEMORIAM
Attached hereto are Felicitation and In Memoriam Resolutions NO.184
sponsored by Members of the Common Council as indicated: ADJOURNMENT
Felicitation for 100 Black Men of Buffalo, Inc. On a motion by Mrs. Lockwood, Seconded by Ms.
By Councilmember Pitts Kavanaugh, the Council adjourned at 3:38 p.m.
Felicitation for Ronald Russell, Sr.
By Councilmember Pitts I
Felicitation for Daniel Acker, Sr.
By Councilmember Pitts
Felicitation for Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
By Councilmember Pitts
Felicitation for Elfreda Hines-Blue
By Councilmember Gray
ADOPTED.
NO.181
By: Mr. Zuchlewski
APPOINTMENTS
COMMISSIONEROFDEEDS
That the following persons are hereby appointed as
Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December
31,1998 , conditional upon the person so appointed certifying
under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City
Clerk:
Paula A. 0lma
Gerard B. Olma
Richard B. Olma
Scott Zeplowitz
Mary Rita Miller
Hope Hoetzer-Cook
James Eric Turner
James E. Payne
Lizzie M. Thomas
Peter M. Kooshoian
Caroline Kooshoian
Elizabeth A. Kooshoian
Jason McCarthy
Susan J. McCarthy
Jerome W. Dixon
Vivian D. Jackson
Ada L. Deans
Pamela A. Deans
Charles J. Flynn
Louis A. Fumerelle, Jr.
Thomas N. Wolf
Brett Fitzpatrick
James F. Chlebowy
James A. Brem
Hadley Pawlak
Jason D. Merner
Thomas J. Hryvniak
Lafayette Hunt
ADOPTED.
NO.182
By: Mr. Zuchlewski