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No. 16
COMMON COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY OF BUFFALO
SEPTEMBER 2, 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,SEPTEMBER2,1997 needed subject to your approval. Loan is payable at date
AT2:00P.M. reimbursement.
FROM: 100 - General Fund
PRESENT - James W. Pitts President of the Council, TO 620 - Trust & Agency - City
and and Council Members Brown, Coppola, Czajka, ACCOUNT NO 620-011-337-00-000
Franczyk, Gray, Helfer, Kavanaugh, Lockwood, GRANT TITLE: Local Government Records Management
LoTempio, Pitts, Quintana, Williams and Zuchlewski - 13. Grant
GRANT AGENCY: NYS Department of Education
ABSENT - None. AMOUNT: $5,927.00
Estimated Date of Repayment: October 1998
On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr. Mrs. LoTempio moved:
Czajka, the minutes of the stated meeting held on (jULY That the communication from the Comptroller, dated August
22, 1997 were approved. 26, 1997, be received and filed; and
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is,
FROMTHEMAYOR-EXECUTIVEDEPARTMENT authorized to make interfund cash loans from the 100 - General
FROMTHECITYPLANNINGBOARD Fund to 620 - Trust & Agency - City, Account No.
620-011-337-00-000, Local Government Records Management
NO.1 Grant, N.Y.S. Department of Education in the amount of
NIAGARAFRONTIERTRANSPORTATIONCOMMITTEE $5,927.00. The loan is payable at date of reimbursement.
BUFFALOBICYCLEMASTERPLAN PASSED
The City Planning Board, at its regular meeting held AYES- 13 NOES- 0
Tuesday, July 29, 1997, considered the matter captioned above NO.5
pursuant to section 317, (c), (2) of the City Charter--Master REPORTOFAUDIT
Plan Modifications. DEPARTMENTOFPUBLICWORKS
After hearing a presentation by the Niagara Frontier PARKERBAYCONSULTANTS,INC.
Transportation Committee, the Planning Board voted to SOLIDWASTECOMPOSTINGAGREEMENT
approve the attached Buffalo Bicycle Master Plan and further In response to the directive requiring the Comptroller to
recommends that your Honorable Body adopt the plan for file audit reports with the Common Council, I hereby submit
inclusion into Buffalo's Master Plan. copies of the Department of Public Works, Parker Bay
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY Consultants, Inc. Solid Waste Composting Agreement audit
DEVELOPMENT AND COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC report for the period September 1, 1995 to June 30, 1997.
WORKS. AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend the following be addressed by the
FROMTHECOMPTROLLER Department of Public Works: • Request revenue sharing
NO.2 payment substantiation from PBC on a monthly basis.
CORRECTIONOFTYPOGRAPHICALERROR • Invoice PBC on a quarterly basis for all future revenue
ONCERTIFICATEOFAPPOINTMENTACCOUNTCODE sharing amounts due using above monthly reports.
This is to advise that, due to a typographical error on the • Notify Modem Landfill and request recorded tonnage, if
Certificate of Appointment for Gloria A. Schiavone, Senior any, of all materials utilized from PBC's stockpiles for
Accountant, temporary, the account code which originally read landfill capping.
04-041-03, should have read 04-042-03. There is no change • Periodic supervisory inspection of premises by the
in salary, no change in title, just the account chargeable. Department of Public Works to determine if volume of
We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. trash, and other materials currently stockpiled should be
RECEIVED AND FILED removed in a more timely manner.
NO.3 • Consult with the Commissioner of Streets Sanitation and
INTERFUNDCASHLOAN request development of written procedures to provide a
620TRUST&AGENCYFUND system of controls over trash materials brought to WSTS
011-320-00-000 by the general public under the pretense of "city
LOCALRECORDSMANAGEMENTGRANT96-97 residents."
Certain Federal and State aided programs require a cash REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE,
advance until the program is operating and reimbursement is COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND
received. COMMISSIONER OF STREETS.
I have reviewed the program listed below and determined the NO.6
cash needs to be warranted. I have approved an interfund REPORTOFAUDIT
cash loan to be made in the maximum amount of $7,364.00 as DEPARTMENTOFPUBLICWORKS
needed subject to your approval. Loan is payable at date of NORTHBUFFALOICERINKAGREEMENT
reimbursement. ITEMNO.18,C.C.P.07/22/97
FROM: 100 - General Fund ITEMNO.165,C.C.P.04/15/97
TO: 620 - Trust & Agency - City In response to the directive requiring the Comptroller
ACCOUNT NO. 620-011-320-00-000 to file audit reports with the Common Council, I hereby submit
GRANT TITLE: Local Government Records copies of the Department of Public Works, North Buffalo Ice
Management Grant Rink Agreement, audit report for the period September 1, 1994
GRANT AGENCY: NYS Department of Education to March 31, 1997.
AMOUNT: $7,364.00 AUDIT FINDINGS
Estimated Date of Repayment: October 1997 The following represents a summary of our audit
Mrs. LoTempio moved: findings:
That the communication from the • Payment to the City - $1 per year payment on the lease
Comptroller, dated August 26, 1997, be received and filed; and being complied with.
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is, • Operations - We have found the "utilization rate" at the
authorized to make interfund cash loans from the General Fund rink decreasing since 1993-94. A big factor for this is
to 620 - Trust & Agency - City, Account No. 620-011-320-00-because the rink is open longer than when the City
000, Local Government Records Management Grant, N.Y.S. operated it.
Department of Education in the amount of $7,364.00. The loan Nevertheless, this rate has implications to the management of
is payable at date of reimbursement. the rink, If utilized more the rink can be strengthened financially
PASSED which directly impacts on the potential for the City being
AYES- 13 NOES- 0 reimbursed.
NO.4 • Rental Rates - Some organizations were billed rates that
INTERFUNDCASHLOAN differed from rates normally charged for such usage.
620-TRUST&AGENCYFUND These reductions cost the North Buffalo Community
011-337-00-000 Development Corporation (NBCDC) revenue which in
LOCALRECORDSMANAGEMENTGRANT97-98 turn decreases profitability of the rink. In addition, we
Certain Federal and State aided programs require a cash noted that rates set for the 1996/97 winter season rose
advance until the program operating and reimbursement is by more than 5%. No Common Council approval was
received. found for this. In addition, residents consistently bear a
I have reviewed the program listed below and determined the higher percentage increase in fees compared to non
cash needs to warranted. I have approved an interfund cash residents.
loan to be made in the maximum amount of $5,927.00 as • Audit - Although the rink was profitable for the fiscal
year 9/l/94-5/31/95, it failed to realize a profit between 800-043-85-AR000808 $3,000
6/1/95-5/31/96 and 6/l/96-3/31/97. To date, no 800-043-87-AR000939 $3,000
reimbursements have been received by the City. 800-043-85-AR000802 $3,000
• Staffing - Eight individuals had overlapping time 800-043-87-AR000928 $3,000
between their jobs at the City of Buffalo Parks 800-043-85-AR000790 $3,000
Department and the North Buffalo Ice Rink. 800-043-87-AR000922 $3,000
• Utilities - Ice rink paying the cost of utilities since 9/1/95 and 800-043-85-AR000784 $3,000
in compliance. 800-043-87-AR000916 $3,000
800-043-85-AR000772 $3,000
• Maintenance - Capital improvements handled by the 800-043-87-AR000910 $3,000
City. Ice rink paying the cost of routine maintenance and 800-043-85-AR000766 $3,000
in compliance. 800-043-87-AR000904 $3,000
800-043-85-AR000760 $3,000
• Concessions - North Buffalo Hockey Association runs 800-043-87-AR000898 $3,000
the food concessions. No rent is being charged since 800-043-85-AR000754 $3,000
"they are barely breaking even" (we feel that food 800-043-87-AR000892 $3,000
concessions should be subleased to another entity which 800-043-85-AR000748 $3,000
will make the operations profitable). A sporting goods 800-043-87-AR000934 $3,000
store located in the rink is being charged rent. 800-043-85-AR000742 $3,000
Public Skating - Minimum public skating hours found 800-043-86-AR000886 $3,000
complied with between October through March. April 800-043-84-AR000736 $3,000
through May weekly public skating time ranged from zero 800-043-86-AR000880 $3,000
to sixteen hours. For the period June through mid 800-043-84-AR000730 $3,000
August six hours per week were scheduled. From mid 800-043-86-AR000874 $3,000
August through September we found no time scheduled 800-043-84-AR000724 $3,000
for public skating. 800-043-86-AR000868 $3,000
• Indemnification & Insurance - The operator is to 800-043-84-AR000718 $3,000
provide the City with a Protective Policy. This is being 800-043-86-AR000862 $3,000
complied with. 800-043-84-AR000712 $3,000
• Advertising - The operator allows the North Buffalo 800-043-86-AR000856 $3,000
Hockey Association (NBHA) to contract with entities 800-043-84-AR000700 $3,000
wishing to advertise in the rink. The NBHA then pays 800-043-86-AR000850 $3,000
the operator $ 1 00 per sign per year. As a result the 800-043-84-AR000696 $3,000
operator is not maximizing revenue at the rink. We feel 800-043-86-AR000844 $3,000
this is not in compliance with the lease since the 800-043-84-AR000689 $3,000
agreement states that "all advertising revenues shall be 800-043-86-AR000838 $3,000
the property of the operator." Unlike the "concessions" 800-043-83-AR000661 $1,000
portion of the lease, which gives the operator explicit 800-043-86-AR000832 $3,000
right to sublease, this provision does not give that right. 800-043-88-AR000969 $3,000
CONCLUSION 800-043-86-AR000826 $3,000
When this lease term comes up for renewal (August 800-043-88-AR000964 $3,000
31, 1999) some provisions need to be modified or changed to 800-043-86-AR000814 $3,000
permit the North Buffalo Ice Rink to run more like a private 800-043-88-AR000959 $3,000
business. 800-043-85-AR000796 $3,000
This would allow the rink to maximize their revenue and, as a 800-043-88-AR000954' $3,000
result, have the funds to reimburse the City for the costs 800-043-84-AR000710 $3,000
contributed to it. 800-043-87-AR000949 $3,000
Alternatively, the City should seriously consider 800-043-86-AR000820 $3,000
having this operation privatized. This would save on City
subsidies but, more importantly, put the property back on the Therefore, I am requesting that Your Honorable Body approve
active tax rolls. the abatement of the above referenced invoices. I am attaching
Either way sound fiscal health is a prerequisite for a copy of the correspondence this office received from various
ensuring the continued viability of this entity in the North offices documenting the recommendation of said abatement.
Buffalo community. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, NO.8
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONER DEATHBENEFIT
OF HUMAN, SERVICES, PARKS AND RECREATION AND POLICEOFFICERCHARLESE.MCDOUGALD
CORPORATION COUNSEL. Pursuant to the Determination of Award by the Boar d of
NO.7 Review at the meeting 61d on July 29, 1997, the Board
BROADWAYMARKETMANAGEMENTCORP. accepted the application for death benefits filed on behalf of the
ABATEMENTOFINVOICES family of Police Officer Charles E. McDougald.
The Office of the Comptroller, Division of Real Estate, Officer McDougald died in the line of duty at Northampton and
has received correspondence the Department of Law, Division E. Parade Streets on April 9, 1997.
of Collections and the Division of Accounting in reference to 1 have determined that the salary received by Officer Charles
the abatement of 50 invoices in reference to the Broadway E. McDougald during the year immediately preceding his death
Market Management Corp. was $71,261.00 (including all incentives and stipends). The
The Law Department has indicated that they have Acting Corporation Counsel reviewed the application and all
investigated the claims in reference to the 50 invoices in pertinent supporting information for conformance to Section 35-
question. It appears the lease agreement between the City of 25 of the Buffalo Code. Therefore, the award of $71,261.00
Buffalo and the Broadway Market Management Corp. for the made payable to Sylvia L. McDougald is in order.
period of October 2, 1984 through January 31, 1990 (with a An award of $7,126.10 is also in order for each of Officer
provision for an option to extend), Article 3 stated 'The McDougald's children and shall be made payable as follows:
Corporation, as lessee, shall not be required to pay to the City "Ethel Barber as guardian for Jovon J. Carson", "Lynn Taylor
any rental during the term of the lease. These terms shall as guardian for Diane Irene Taylor", "Doretha Perkins as
apply retroactively to the beginning date of the original lease guardian for Chad L. Perkins", and "Jennifer R. Franklin.
term of October 1, 1984." As a result the Law Department has This payment is to be charged to the appropriate judgment and
determined that all but one Invoice #800-043-83-AR000661 for claims account and the Law Department will follow through with
$1,000 predates that October 1, 1984 beginning date of the making payment.
new rental term. However, collection for this particular Invoice The above is being submitted to Your Honorable Body for your
#800-043-83-AR000661 would be barred by the Statute of information.
Limitation. The Law Department has further stated that we Mrs. LoTempio moved:
should cancel all 50 invoices in light of the lease terms. The That the communication from the
invoices in question are as follows: Comptroller, dated July 29, 1997, be received and filed; and
That the Acting Corporation Counsel be,
Invoice No Amt and he hereby is, authorized to award $71,261.00 payable to
800-043-85-AR000783 $3,000 Sylvia L. McDougald and an award of $7,126.10 for each of
800-043-87-AR000944 $3,000 Officer McDougald's children and shall be made payable as
follows: "Ethel Barber as guardian for Jovon J. Carson," "Lynn 1996-97AND1997-98
Taylor as guardian for Diane Irene Taylor," "Doretha Perkins as HURONPARKINGSERVICES,INC.
guardian for Chad L. Perkins," and "Jennifer R. Franklin." This is to advise that the owner, Huron Parking
Payment should be charged to the appropriate judgment and Services, Inc., instituted certiorari proceedings on 73-75 W.
claims account in the Law Department. Huron, Buffalo, New York, regarding the assessments for
PASSED fiscal years 1996-97 and 1997-98. The assessments were
AYES- 13 NOES- 0 reviewed by the Department and the owner expressed a
NO.9 willingness to settle the proceeding.
DEATHBENEFIT The final assessment for fiscal years 1996-97 and
FIREFIGHTERMICHAELL.SEGUIN 1997-98 was $365,000 for each year. The owner is
Pursuant to the Determination of Award by the Board of Review agreeable to a settlement which would result in a reduction to
at the meeting held on July 29, 1997, the Board accepted the $150,000 for each year on 73-75 W. Huron. This would
application for death benefits filed on behalf of the family of result in a reduction for 1996-97 of $9,287.02. The 199798
Firefighter Michael L. Seguin. taxes would be reduced by $8,405.80. It should be noted that
Firefighter Seguin died in the line of duty while fighting a fire at the City taxes for both fiscal years remain unpaid as of this
234 Kehr Street, Buffalo, New York on July 4, 1997. date. No refund would therefore be necessary. The taxpayer
I have determined that the salary received by Firefighter would be sent a revised bill for each year.
Michael L. Seguin during the year immediately preceding his Based on a review of the current market value of
death was $45,614.08 (including all incentives and stipends). the property, I feel this settlement would be in the best
The Acting Corporation Counsel reviewed the application and interest of the City. I recommend this settlement, in which
all pertinent supporting information for conformance to Section the Department of Law concurs.
35-25 of the Buffalo Code. Therefore, the award of $45,614.08 The proposed settlement is subject to approval by
made payable to "Kim Lopez as guardian of the property of Your Honorable Body. I therefore request that the Acting
Elayna M. Seguin and the Guardian Account of Surrogate Corporation Counsel be authorized to settle the 1996-97 and
Court" is in order. 1997-98 certiorari proceeding on 73-75 W. Huron by
An award of $4,561.41 is also in order for Firefighter Seguin's reducing the assessment from $365,000 to $150,000 for
daughter, Elayna M. Seguin and shall be made payable to "Kim each year.
Lopez as guardian of the property of Elayna M. Seguin and the REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Guardian Account of Surrogate Court. NO.13
This payment is to be charged to the appropriate judgment and CERTIORARIPROCEEDINGS
claims account and the Law Department will follow through with 1996-97AND1997-98FISCALYEARS
making payment. BOWMARTNIAGARA,LLC
The above is being Submitted to Your Honorable Body for your 1487NIAGARASTREET
information. This is to advise that the owner, Bowmart Niagara,
Mrs. LoTempio moved: instituted certiorari proceedings on 1487 Niagara Street,
That the communication from the Buffalo, New York regarding the assessment for the fiscal
Comptroller, dated July 29, 1997, be received and filed; and years 1996-97 and 1997-98.
That the Acting Corporation Counsel be, The assessment was reviewed by this Department
and he hereby is, authorized to award $45,614.08 (including all and the owner expressed a willingness to settle this
incentives and stipends) payable to "Kim Lopez as guardian of proceeding. The final assessment for such fiscal years was
the property of Elayha M. Seguin and the Guardian Account of $303,900. The owner is agreeable to a settlement which would
Surrogate Court and an award of $4,561.41 for Firefighter's result in a reduction to $235,000 for fiscal year 1996-97 and a
Seguin's daughter, Elayna M. Seguin and the Guardian further reduction to $175,000 for 1997-98. The 1996-97 city
Account of Surrogate Court. Payment should be charged to tax on $303,900 was $11,124.66. The tax on $235,000 would
the appropriate judgment and claims account in the Law have been $8,602.50, a reduction of $2,522.16. The 1997-98
Department. tax on $303,900 is $11,881.50. The tax on $175,000 would be
PASSED $6,841.94, a reduction of $5,039.56.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0 Based upon a review of the current market value of
NO.10 the property, I feel this settlement would be in the best interest
CERTIFICATEOFAPPOINTMENT of the City. I recommend, therefore, this settlement, in which
Appointment effective July 8, 1997 in the department of Audit & the Department of Law concurs.
Control, Division of Data Processing to the position of Senior The proposed settlement is subject to the approval
Operations Communications Coordinator, Provisional, at the of Your Honorable Body. I therefore hereby request that the
intermediate salary of $32,130. Acting Corporation Counsel be authorized to settle the 1996-97
MARK COLERN, 37 STEVENSON, BUFFALO, NY 14220 and 1997-98 certiorari proceedings on 1487 Niagara Street by
reducing the 1996-97 assessment from $303,900 to $235,000
FROMTHECOMMISSIONEROFASSESSMENT and by reducing the 1997-98 assessment from $303,900 to
NO.11 $175,000.
CERTIORARIPROCEEDINGS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
1997-98FISCALYEAR NO.14
RAMESHL.CHAINANI&BONNIER.CHAINANI TAXCANCELLATION1997-1998
1000ELMWOODAVENUE Adjustments on the General City Tax for 1997-98 were made
This is to advise that the owners, Ramesh and on the following properties (list attached) to provide for
Bonnie Chainani, instituted certiorari proceedings on 1000 changes due to omitted or incorrect exemptions and
Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York regarding the assessment errors.
assessment for the fiscal year 1997-98 (taxable status date 1, therefore, request that a warrant be drawn on 81-2
December 1, 1996). The assessment was reviewed by this General City Charges, 00000-802 Tax Adjustment Fund, in
Department and the owners expressed a willingness to settle favor of the City for the taxes indicated on the attached list in
the proceeding. the amount of $159,243.66.
The final assessment for 1997-98 was $300,000. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
The owners are agreeable to a settlement which would result in NO.15
a reduction of $75,000 for 1997-98 on I 000 Elmwood. This LEASE1269GENESEESTREET
would mean a reduction in city tax liability from $11,729.04 to BACKTOBASIC&OUTREACH
$8,796.78. ITEM#20,C.C.P.07/22/97
Based on a review of the current market value of the The above noted property is currently assessed in the name of
property, I feel this settlement would be in the best interest of the City of Buffalo Perfecting Title and is therefore exempt from
the City. I recommend, therefore, this settlement in which the city and county taxes and sewer rent charges. Should this
Department of Law concurs. ownership change the property would than lose its exempt
The proposed settlement is subject to the approval status and based on the current assessment of $25,000 and
of Your Honorable Body. I hereby request that the Acting the current non-homestead tax rate would generate taxes of
Corporation Counsel be authorized to settle the 1997-98 approximately $1200.00 annually for city, county and sewer
certiorari proceeding on 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New rent.
York, by reducing the assessment from $300,000 to $225,000. At this time the Department of Assessment has no information
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE on the organization Back to Basics. We can only assume this
property would not be eligible for an exemption based on the
NO.12 information supplied in their communications regarding the
CERTIORARIPROCEEDINGS establishment of a car detailing service since this type of
activity does not qualify for exemption. WESTOFNORTHUMBERLANDAVENUE
I trust this information proves helpful for your purposes. TOOLYMPICAVENUE
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO STANDING - INSTALL
NO.16 In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
LABIN&BUFFAMANTE of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
EXEMPTIONFORSPECIALASSESSMENT Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
DISTRICTTAX-1141KENSINGTON repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
ITEM#91,C.C.P.07/08/97 as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
This item was referred to this department for information. The Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
Department of Assessment was notified that a special district, business.
Bailey Amherst Business Improvement District, was approved That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
and would begin billing in July 1985. This office was provided Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
with a copy of the Common Council approved plan and budget thereto the following: NO STANDING
which contained a list of the parcels to be included. With the PROHIBITED PRT. HIGHWAY PROHIBIT. PERIOD -DAILY
assistance of Data Processing the annual budget arrived at by Kensington Avenue, south side 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Bailey-Amherst and approved by the Common Council is from east end of viaduct except Sunday
apportioned to each parcel according to assessed value and an west of Northumberland Avenue
amount to be billed is determined. Bills are prepared and to Olympic Avenue
mailed to the owner of record of each parcel. The Department This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize
of Assessment, Tax Division, with the assistance of Treasury efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington
and Accounting processes the payments and maintains the Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue.
records relating to these amounts. The payments are
deposited into a special fund and kept separate since they are NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8902
not City revenue. REPEALOFNOSTANDING
Bruna Michaux, Senior Tax Administrator, suggested that Ms. ONKENSINGTONAVENUE,SOUTHSIDE
O'Connor, the former owner of the property, contact the FROMAPOINT200'EASTOFBAILEYAVENUE
Common Council concerning this matter as a way of obtaining TOSUFFOLKSTREET
a definitive answer from Bailey-Amherst Business Improvement NO STANDING - REPEAL
District concerning the claim that 1141 Kensington should not
have been billed the special district charges. This office In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
recognizes that the request to cancel the charge and exempt of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
1141 Kensington from future charges is not within the scope of Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
authority of this department and must be addressed by the repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
district management since the City's responsibility is only to as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
provide the mechanics for billing and collecting the funds. Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE item] business.
NO.17 That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
CERTIFICATEOFAPPOINTMENT Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
Appointment Effective August 20, 1997 in the Department of therefrom the following: NO STANDING
Assessment to the Position of Assessment Clerk, Permanent PROHIBITED PRT.HIGHWAY PROHIBIT. PERIOD DAILY
at the: Intermediate salary of $24,830 Kensington Avenue, south side 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Eric D. Hemdon, 24 Huntington, Buffalo, NY 14214 from a point 200' east of Bailey Avenue
NO.18 to Suffolk Street
CERTIFICATEOFAPPOINTMENT This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize
Appointment Effective August 1, 1997 in the Department of efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington
Assessment to the Position of Account Clerk, Permanent Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue.
at the maximum salary of $25,495.
Robert W. Schmarder, 426 S. Ogden St., Buffalo,NY 14206 NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8903
NO.19 REPEALOFNOSTANDINGONKENSINGTONAVENUE,
CERTIFICATEOFAPPOINTMENT SOUTHSIDEFROMEASTCURBLINEATSUFFOLK
Appointment Effective August, 9, 1997 STREET(SOUTH)TOAPOINTOPPOSITETHEEAST
in the Department of Assessment to the Position of Real CURBLINEOFSUFFOLKSTREET(NORTH)
Property Appraiser, Permanent, at the maximum salary of NO STANDING - REPEAL
$37,313
Ann Marie R. LoFaso, 18 Frontenac., Buffalo, NY 14216 In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
NO.20 repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8900 as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
REPEALOFNOSTANDINGONKENSINGTONAVENUE,Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
SOUTHSIDEFROMEASTENDOFVIADUCT,WESTOFbusiness.
NORTHUMBERLANDAVENUETOBAILEYAVENUE That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
NO STANDING - REPEAL Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances therefrom the following: NO STANDING
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your PROHIBITED PRT.HIGHWAY PROHIBITED.PERIOD-
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or Kensington Avenue, south side At all times
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, from the east curb line at
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Suffolk Street (south)
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item to a point opposite the east curb line of
business. Suffolk Street (north)
That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize
therefrom the following: NO STANDING efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington
PROHIBITED PRT.HIGHWAY PROHIBIT.PERIOD DAILY Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue.
Kensington Avenue, south side 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8904
from,east end of viaduct, except Sunday INSTALLATIONOFNOSTANDINGONKENSINGTON
west of Northumberland Avenue AVENUE,SOUTHSIDEFROMAPOINT60'WESTOF
to Bailey Avenue SUFFOLKSTREET(SOUTH)TOAPOINTOPPOSITE60'
This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize EASTOF
efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington SUFFOLKSTREET(NORTH)
Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue. NO STANDING - INSTALL
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8901
INSTALLATIONOFNOSTANDING In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
ONKENSINGTONAVENUE,SOUTHSIDE of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
FROMEASTENDOFVIADUCT, Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, PROHIBITED PRT. HIGHWAY PROHIBIT.PERIOD DAILY
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Kensington Avenue, south side 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item from west property line except Sunday
business. of #1501 Kensington Avenue
That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of to the City Line
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: NO STANDING This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize
efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington
PROHIBITED PRT. HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue.
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8908
Kensington Avenue, south side At all times INSTALLATIONOFNOSTANDINGONKENSINGTON
from a point 60' west of AVENUE,SOUTHSIDEFROMLEONARDSTREETTOTHE
Suffolk Street (south) CITYLINE
to a point opposite 60' east of Suffolk Street (north) NO STANDING - INSTALL
This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue. Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8905 as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
REPEALOFNOSTANDINGONKENSINGTONAVENUE,Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
SOUTHSIDEFROMAPOINTOPPOSITETHECASTCURBbusiness.
LINEOFSUFFOLKSTREET(NORTH)TOLEONARDThat that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
STREET Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: NO STANDING
NO STANDING - REPEAL PROHIBITED PRT. HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances Kensington Avenue, south side At all times
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your from Leonard Street
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or to the City Line
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington
business. Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue.
That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8909
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing REPEALOFNOSTANDING
therefrom the following: NO STANDING ONKENSINGTONAVENUE,NORTHSIDEFROMTHE
PROHIBITED PRT. HIGHWAY PROHIBIT. PERIOD DAILY WESTPROPERTYLINEOF#1268KENSINGTONAVENUE
Kensington Avenue, south side 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. TOAPOINTOPPOSITETHEEASTCURBLINEOF
from a point opposite the east LEONARDSTREETEXTENDED
curb line of Suffolk Street (north) NO STANDING - REPEAL
to Leonard Street In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue. as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8906 Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
REPEALOFNOSTANDING business.
ONKENSINGTONAVENUE,SOUTHSIDEFROMThat that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
LEONARDSTREETTOTHEWESTPROPERTYLINEOF Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
1501KENSINGTONAVENUE therefrom the following: NO STANDING
NO STANDING - REPEAL PROHIBITED PRT HIGHWAY PROHIBIT.PERIOD DAILY
Kensington Avenue, north side 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances from the west property line of except Sunday
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your #1268 Kensington Avenue
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or to a point opposite the east curb line
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, of Leonard Street extended
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize
business. efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington
That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue.
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8910
therefrom the following: NO STANDING REPEALOFNOSTANDING
PROHIBITED PRT.HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD ONKENSINGTONAVENUE,NORTHSIDE
Kensington Avenue, south side At all times FROMSUFFOLKSTREET(NORTH)
from Leonard Street TOAPOINTOPPOSITETHEEASTPROPERTYLINE
to the west property line of 1501 Kensington Avenue OF#1260KENSINGTONAVENUEEXTENDED
NO STANDING - REPEAL
This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue. Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8907 repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
REPEALOFNOSTANDING as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
ONKENSINGTONAVENUE,SOUTHSIDEFROMWESTCouncil meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
PROPERTYLINEAT#1501KENSINGTONAVENUETObusiness.
THECITYLINE That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
NO STANDING - REPEAL Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
therefrom the following: NO STANDING
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances PROHIBITED PRT. HIGHWAY PROHIBIT.PERIOD DAILY
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Kensington Avenue, north side 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or from Suffolk Street (north) except Sunday
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, to a point opposite
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first the east property line of #1260 Kensington Avenue extended
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business. This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize
That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue.
therefrom the following: NO STANDING NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8911
REPEALOFNOSTANDINGONKENSINGTONAVENUE,as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
NORTHSIDEFROMSUFFOLKSTREET(NORTH)TOACouncil meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
POINTOPPOSITETHEWESTCURBLINEOFSUFFOLKbusiness.
STREET(SOUTH) That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
NO STANDING - REPEAL Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances therefrom the following: NO STANDING
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your PROHIBITED PRT.HIGHWAY PROHIBIT. PERIOD - DAILY
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, Kensington Avenue, north side 7:00 am to 9:00 am
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first from Bailey Avenue to a point except Sunday
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item opposite the west curb line
business. of Suffolk Street (north) extended
That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of (excluding existing No Parking Here to Comer areas)
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
therefrom the following: NO STANDING This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize
PROHIBITED PRT. HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington
Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue.
Kensington Avenue, north side At all times NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8915
from Suffolk Street (north) REPEALOFNOSTANDING
to a point opposite the west curb line ONKENSINGTONAVENUE,NORTHSIDEBETWEEN
of Suffolk Street (south) BAILEYAVENUEANDAPOINT200'EASTTHEREFROM
NO STANDING - REPEAL
This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue. Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8912 repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
INSTALLATIONOFNOSTANDING as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
ONKENSINGTONAVENUE,NORTHSIDEFROMAPOINTCouncil meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
60'EASTOFSUFFOLKSTREET(NORTH)TOAPOINTbusiness.
OPPOSITE60'WESTOFSUFFOLKSTREET(SOUTH) That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
NO STANDING - INSTALL Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances therefrom the following: NO STANDING
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or PROHIBITED PRT. HIGHWAY PROHIBIT.PERIOD - DAILY
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Kensington Avenue, north side 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item between Bailey Avenue except Sunday
business. and a point 200' east therefrom
That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize
thereto the following: NO STANDING efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington
PROHIBITED PRT. OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue.
Kensington Avenue, north side At all times NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8916
from a point 60' cast of REPEALOFNOSTANDINGONKENSINGTONAVENUE,
Suffolk Street (north) NORTHSIDEFROMBAILEYAVENUETOPOULTNEY
to a point opposite 60' west of Suffolk Street (south) AVENUE
NO STANDING - REPEAL
This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue. Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8913 repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
REPEALOFPERMISSIVEPARKING as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
ONKENSINGTONAVENUE,NORTHSIDEBETWEEN#1Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
144KENSINGTONAVENUEANDTHEWESTCURBLINEbusiness.
OFSUFFOLKSTREET(NORTH) That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
PERMISSIVE PARKING - REPEAL Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances therefrom the following: NO STANDING
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your PROHIBITED PRT.HIGHWAY PROHIBIT.PERIOD - DAILY
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or Kensington Avenue, north side 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, from Bailey Avenue except Sunday
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first to Poultney Avenue
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize
business. efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington
That that part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue.
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8917
therefrom the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING INSTALLATIONOFNOSTANDING
ONKENSINGTONAVENUE,NORTHSIDE
PERMISSIVE PKG .LOCATION PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE FROMAPOINTOPPOSITETHE
PARKING - DAILY EASTCURBTINEOFOLYMPICAVENUE
Kensington Avenue, north side 2 hour parking TOPOULTNEYAVENUE
between # 1 144 Kensington Ave. 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. NO STANDING - INSTALL
and west curb line except Sunday In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of Suffolk Street (north) of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue. Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8914 business.
REPEALOFNOSTANDINGONKENSINGTONAVENUE,That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
NORTHSIDEFROMBAILEYAVENUETOAPOINTOrdinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
OPPOSITETHEWESTCURBLINEOFSUFFOLKSTREETthereto the following: NO STANDING
(NORTH)EXTENDED PROHIBITED PRT.HIGHWAY PROHIBIT.PERIOD - DAILY
NO STANDING - REPEAL Kensington Avenue, north side 7 :00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances from a point opposite the except Sunday
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your east curb line of Olympic Avenue
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or to Poultney Avenue
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue. Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8918 business.
REPEALOFPERMISSIVEPARKINGONKENSINGTONThat that part of Subdivision 23 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
AVENUE,NORTHSIDEFROMBAILEYAVENUETOOrdinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
POULTNEYAVENUE thereto the following: NO PARKING
PERMISSIVE PARKING - REPEAL PROHIBITED PRT. HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances Vandalia Street, cast side At all times
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your from a point 182' north of Republic Street
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or to a point 15' north therefrom
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first This No Parking zone is being installed at the request of
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item Amherst Products, Inc. to facilitate ingress and egress to their
business. loading docks. The zone is located adjacent to their existing
That that part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of truck access driveway.
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8922
therefrom the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING NOSTANDING-REPEAL
PERMISSIVE PKG. LOCATION PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE EASTDELAVANAVENUE,NORTHSIDEBETWEEN
PARKING - DAILY BAILEYAVENUEANDNORFOLKAVENUE
NO STANDING - REPEAL
Kensington Avenue, north side 1 hour parking In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
from Bailey Avenue 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
to Poultney Avenue Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue. business.
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8919 That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
INSTALLATIONOFPERMISSIVEPARKINGONOrdinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
KENSINGTONAVENUE,NORTHSIDEFROMAPOINTtherefrom the following: NO STANDING
OPPOSITETHEEASTCURBLINEOFOLYMPICAVENUEPROHIBITED PRT.HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD
TOPOULTNEYAVENUE East Delavan Avenue, north side At all times
PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL between Bailey Avenue and
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances Norfolk Avenue
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or This action is being taken to alleviate traffic congestion
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, problems in this area. Old, outdated traffic restrictions will be
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first removed and "No Parking" installed. The only on-street
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business affected is the American Axle plant and they favor
business. these changes.
That that part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of (See next 5 serials)
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8923
thereto the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING NOSTANDING-REPEAL
PERMISSIVE PKG. LOCATION PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE EASTDELAVANAVENUE,NORTHSIDEBETWEEN
PARKING - DAILY NORFOLKAVENUEANDNORTHUMBERLANDAVENUE
NO STANDING - REPEAL
Kensington Avenue, north side 1 hour parking In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
from Olympic Avenue 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
to Poultney Avenue Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
This action is being taken in order to increase safety, optimize as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
efficiency and improve on-street parking along Kensington Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
Avenue between Huntley Road and Olympic Avenue. business.
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8920 That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
INSTALLNOPARKING Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
ONFARGOAVENUE,NORTHEASTSIDE therefrom the following: NO STANDING
FROMAPOINT150'SOUTHEAST PROHIBITED PRT. HIGHWAY PROHIBIT. PERIOD -DAILY
OFNIAGARASTREETTOAPOINT132'SOUTHEASTEast Delavan Avenue, north side 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
THEREFROM between Norfolk Avenue except Sunday
NO PARKING - INSTALL and Northumberland Avenue
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your This action is being taken to alleviate traffic congestion
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or problems in this area. Old, outdated traffic restrictions will be
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, removed and "No Parking" installed. The only on-street
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first business affected is the American Axle plant and they favor
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item these changes.
business. (See previous and next 4 serials)
That that part of Subdivision 23 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8924
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding NOSTANDING-REPEAL
thereto the following: NO PARKING EASTDELAVANAVENUE,NORTHSIDE
PROHIBITED PRT.HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD BETWEENNORFOLKAVENUE
Fargo Avenue, northeast side At all times ANDNORTHUMBERLANDAVENUE
from a point 150' southeast of Niagara Street NO STANDING - REPEAL
to a point 132' southeast therefrom In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
This request is on behalf of High-Glen Products, Inc. and is Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
necessary to provide a safe on-street area for truck deliveries. repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
Approximately, four (4) on-street parking spaces will be lost. as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8921 Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
INSTALLNOPARKINGONVANDALIASTREET,CASTbusiness.
SIDEFROMAPOINT182'NORTHOFREPUBLICSTREET That that pan of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
TOAPOINT15'NORTHTHEREFROM Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
NO PARKING - INSTALL therefrom the following: NO STANDING
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances PROHIBITED PRT. HIGHWAY PROHIBIT. PERIOD - DAILY
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your East Delavan Avenue, north side 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or between Norfolk Avenue except Sunday
and Northumberland Avenue INSTALLSTOPSIGNS(POLICEEMERGENCY)IN
HOPKINSSTREETEXTENSIONATMARILLA,STREET
This action is being taken to alleviate traffic congestion STOP SIGN - INSTALL (POLICE EMERGENCY)
problems in this area. Old, outdated traffic restrictions will be In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
removed and "No Parking" installed. The only on-street of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
business affected is the American Axle plant and they favor Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
these changes. repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
(See previous 2 and next 3 serials) as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8925 Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
PERMISSIVEPARKING-REPEALEASTDELAVANbusiness.
AVENUE,NORTHSIDEBETWEENNORFOLKAVENUEThat that part of Subdivision 9 Section 11 of Chapter 479 of
ANDNORTHUMBERLANDAVENUE Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
thereto the following: STOP SIGN
PERMISSIVE PARKING - REPEAL VEHICLES ON SHALL STOP BEFORE ENTERING
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances Hopkins Street Extension Marilla Street
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Police Emergency - This action is being taken in order to
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or provide a safe and controlled intersection at a previously
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, uncontrolled intersection.
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8929
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item INSTALLSTOPSIGNS(POLICEEMERGENCY)
business. INMARILLASTREET
That that part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of ATHOPKINSSTREETEXTENSION
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing STOP SIGN - INSTALL (POLICE EMERGENCY)
therefrom the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING in conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
PROHIBITED PRT. HIGHWAY PROHIBIT.PERIOD DAILY of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
East Delavan Avenue, north side 1 hour parking Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
between Norfolk Avenue 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
and Northumberland Avenue except Sunday as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
This action is being taken to alleviate traffic congestion business.
problems in this area. Old, outdated traffic restrictions will be That that part of Subdivision 9 Section 11 of Chapter 479 of
removed and "No Parking" installed. The only on-street Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
business affected is the American Axle plant and they favor thereto the following: STOP SIGN
these changes. VEHICLES ON SHALL STOP BEFORE ENTERING
(See previous 3 and next 2 serials) Marilla Street Hopkins Street Extension
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8926
NOSTANDING-REPEAL Police Emergency - This action is being taken in order to
EASTDELAVANAVENUE,NORTHSIDEBETWEENprovide a safe and controlled intersection at a previously
CORNWALLAVENUEANDNORTHUMBERLANDAVENUE uncontrolled intersection.
NO STANDING -REPEAL NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8930
in conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances INSTALLSTOPSIGNS(POLICEEMERGENCY)IN
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your POTOMACAVENUEATHERKIMERSTREET
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or STOP SIGN - INSTALL (POLICE EMERGENCY)
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
business. repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
therefrom the following: NO STANDING business.
PROHIBITED PRT. HIGHWAY PROHIBIT.PERIOD - DAILY That that part of Subdivision 9 Section 11 of Chapter 479 of
East Delavan Avenue, north side 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
between Cornwall Avenue except Sunday. thereto the following: STOP SIGN
and Northumberland Avenue VEHICLES ON SHALL STOP BEFORE ENTERING
This action is being taken to alleviate traffic congestion Potomac Avenue Herkimer Street
problems in this area. Old, outdated traffic restrictions will be
removed and "No Parking" installed. The only on-street Police Emergency - This action is being taken in order to
business affected is the American Axle plant and they favor provide a safe and controlled intersection at a previously
these changes. uncontrolled intersection.
(See previous 4 and next serial) NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8931
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8927 REPEALOFNOPARKING
NOPARKING-INSTALL FRANKLINSTREET,WESTSIDE
EASTDELAVANAVENUE,NORTHSIDEBETWEENFROMAPOINT77'NORTHATCOURTSTREET
BAILEYAVENUEANDCORNWALLAVENUE TOAPOINT19'NORTHTHEREFROM
NO PARKING - INSTALL NO PARKING - REPEAL
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business. business.
That that part of Subdivision 23 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of That that part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
thereto the following: NO PARKING therefrom the following: NO PARKING
PROHIBITED PRT. HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD PROHIBITED PRT.HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD
East Delavan Avenue, north side At all times Franklin Street, west side At all times
between Bailey Avenue from a point 77' north at Court except State
and Cornwall Avenue Street to a point 19' north therefrom Attorney General
This action is being taken to alleviate traffic congestion This action is being taken to allow a parking space for the New
problems in this area. Old, outdated traffic restrictions will be York State Department of State, Codes Division in an area
removed and "No Parking" installed. The only on-street vacated by the State Attorney General Office. The State
business affected is the American Axle plant and they favor Attorney General's Office is now located in the Statler Building.
these changes. (See next serial)
(See previous 5 serials) NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8932
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8928 INSTALLNOPARKING
EXCEPTNEWYORKSTATEDEPARTMENT, Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
CODESDIVISION repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
FRANKLINSTREET,WESTSIDE as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
FROMAPOINT77'NORTHOFCOURTSTREET Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
TOAPOINT19'NORTHTHEREFROM business.
NO PARKING - INSTALL That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your therefrom the following: NO STANDING
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or PROHIBITED PRT.HIGHWAY PROHIBIT. PERIOD - DAILY
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, Franklin Street, west side At all times
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first from West Eagle Street
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item to a point 60' north therefrom
business.
That that part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of This action is being taken in order to install on-street parking
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding for Judges of the Eighth Judicial District per request of Vincent
thereto the following: NO PARKING E. Doyle, Administrative Judge. (See next serial)
PROHIBITED PRT. OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8936
Franklin Street, west side At all times INSTALLNOPARKING
from a point 77' north of Court except NYS EXCEPTJUDGESOFTHE8'HJUDICIALDISTRICT
Street therefrom Dept. Codes Div. FRANKLINSTREET,WESTSIDEBETWEENNIAGARA
to a point 19' north STREETANDWESTEAGLESTREET
NO PARKING - INSTALL
This action is being taken to allow a parking space for the New In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
York State Department of State, Codes Division in an area of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
vacated by the State Attorney General Office. The State Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
Attorney General's Office is now located in the Statler Building. repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
(See previous serial) as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8933 Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
REPEALNOLEFTTURNONDELAWAREAVENUE,business.
NORTHBOUNDATAMHERSTSTREET That that part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of
REGULATION OF TURNS - REPEAL Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances thereto the following: NO PARKING
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your PROHIBITED PRT. HIGHWAY PROHIBIT.PERIOD-DAILY
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or Franklin Street, west side At all times
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, between Niagara Street Except Judges
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first and West Eagle Street of the Eighth Judicial District
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
business. This action is being taken in order to install on-street parking
That that part of Section 37 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of for Judges of the Eighth Judicial District per request of Vincent
the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the E. Doyle, Administrative Judge.
following: REGULATION OF TURNS (See previous serial)
STREET AT INTERSECTION HRS DIRECTION REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
Delaware Ave. Amherst Street Daily North bound
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. NO.21
PROHIBITION ACCEPTGRANT-CLEANVESSELASSISTANCE
No Left Turn. PROGRAM(CVAP)
This action is necessary as the New York State Department of The City of Buffalo has applied for and been offered a grant
Transportation has recently repaved Delaware at Amherst and from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation.
restriped the intersection with dedicated "left-turn" slots on This six (6) month grant is in the amount of $25,000. The
Delaware. The "No Left Turn" restrictions were placed to ease purpose of the grant is to provide funds to eligible
congestion during peak hours, but as these "slots" have now municipalities for the construction, renovation, operation and
been provided, this prohibition is no longer needed. maintenance of pump-out and dump stations to improve quality
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8934 for the purpose of surveying existent pump-out and dump
REPEALNOLEFTTURN stations; and for the purpose of implementing education
ONDELAWAREAVENUE,SOUTHBOUND programs to increase public awareness of the use and
ATAMHERSTSTREET availability of pump-out and dump stations to receive sewage
REGULATION OF TURNS - REPEAL waste from marine recreational vessels. Provisions of the grant
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances further provide for advice and assistance to municipalities
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your relating to the identification, collection, handling, separation and
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or disposal of waste, and on matters relating to the prevention and
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, control of air emissions and water discharges, subject to
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first regulation pursuant to the Environmental Conservation Law.
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item These funds will be used to improve pump-out services at the
business. Erie Basin Marina.
That that part of Section 37 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of We request authorization to accept the grant and to enter into
the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the all proper agreements.
following: REGULATION OF TURNS Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
STREET AT INTERSECTION HRS DIRECTION Public Works dated August 5, 1997, be received and filed; and
Delaware Ave. Amherst Street Daily South bound That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is,
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 am authorized to accept the grant from the New York State
PROHIBITION Environmental Facilities Corporation, in the amount of $25,000
No Left Turn for the Clean Vessel Assistance Program (CVAP). The
Commissioner is also authorized to execute any and all
This action is necessary as the New York State Department of necessary documents to accept the grant.
Transportation has recently repaved Delaware at Amherst and PASSED.
restriped the intersection with dedicated "left-turn" slots on AYES-13. NOES-0.
Delaware. The "No Left Turn" restrictions were placed to ease
congestion during peak hours, but as these "slots" have now NO.22
been provided, this prohibition is no longer needed. MICHIGANAVENUE
NOTIFICATIONSERIAL#8935 LIFTBRIDGE
NOSTANDING-REPEAL OVERHEADEASEMENT
FRANKLINSTREET,WESTSIDEFROMWESTEAGLEI hereby request permission from Your Honorable Body to
STREETTOAPOINT60'NORTHTHEREFROM authorize the City of Buffalo to accept an overhead easement
NO PARKING - REPEAL for electrical lines from St. Mary's New York Cement Company,
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances located on the southeast corner of Michigan Avenue and
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Ganson Street.
During the electrical phase of the Michigan Avenue Lift Bridge firm are available in the Division of Water's capital project
Project, a change of plans made it necessary to locate new account.
power cables over land owned by St. Mary's Cement Company. The estimate for this work is $1,500,000.00.
Attached please find a copy of the legal description of the entire REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
parcel, which will be modified to show only the portion involved,
and a letter of intent from St. Mary's Cement Company. NO.26
There are no funds necessary for this easement. PERMISSIONTOENGAGESERVICES
Mrs. LoTempio moved: CONSULTINGENGINEER
That the above communication from the Commissioner of NEWWATERMAINS-RILEY,KINGSLEY,
Public Works dated August 21, 1997, be received and filed; HIGHLAND,ARSENAL,NASH,MARK,DAYS
and PARKANDWILLOWPLACE
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, It is hereby respectfully requested that your Honorable Body
authorized to accept an overhead easement for electrical lines authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to engage the
from St. Mary’s New York Cement Company, located on the services of a Consulting Engineer to prepare plans and
southeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Ganson Street. specifications and advertise for bids for the installation of
PASSED. approximately 12,000 l.f. of new 8 inch ductile iron watermain in
AYES-13. NOES-0. Riley, Kingsley, Highland, Arsenal, Nash, Mark, Days Park and
Willow Place.
NO.23 The existing watermains; were built in 1867 - 1910 and are
PERMISSIONTOENGAGECONSULTANT heavily tuberculated and do not provide adequate water supply
EASTDISTRICTPOLICEPRECINCT for fire and domestic use.
E.FERRY&FILLMORE Funds to engage the services of an engineering firm are
I respectfully request Your Honorable Body's permission to available in the Division of Water's capital project account. The
engage an Architectural/ Engineering consultant to prepare estimate for this work is $2,200,000.00.
plans, specifications, advertise and receive proposals for the REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
construction of the new East District Police Precinct.
Funds for this work will be available in CPF 201-402-501. NO.27
Mrs. LoTempio moved: PERMISSIONTOENGAGESERVICES
That the above communication from the Commissioner of CONSULTINGENGINEER
Public Works dated July 29, 1997, be received and filed; and NEWWATERMAINS-WESTSIDEMAIN
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, REPLACEMENTS
authorized to engage an Architectural/Engineering consultant It is hereby respectfully requested that your
to prepare plans, specifications, advertise and receive Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works
proposals for the construction of the new East District Police to engage the services of a Consulting Engineer to prepare
Precinct. Funds for the project are available in CPF 201-402-plans and specifications and advertise for bids for the
501. installation of approximately 14,300 l.f. of new 8 inch ductile
As part of those plans, the consultant shall include a rendering iron watermain in Alley Street, Auburn Avenue, Breckenridge
for a community supermarket, to be located on the site with the Street, Dewitt Street, Highland Avenue, Livingston Street,
present station. Normal Avenue, Penfield Street, Richmond Avenue, West
PASSED. Utica Street, 16th Street and Barton Street.
AYES-13. NOES-0. The existing watermains were built in 1867 - 1910
and are heavily tuberculated and do not provide adequate water
NO.24 supply for fire and domestic use.
PERMISSIONTOENGAGETHESERVICESOFA Funds to engage the services of an engineering
CONSULTANTENGINEERFORDESIGNANDfirm are available in the Division of Water's capital project
CONSTRUCTIONINSPECTIONFORMILITARYROAD, account.
GROUPNO.458 The estimate for this work is $2,600,000.00.
I hereby request Your Honorable Body's permission to engage REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
the services of a consultant engineer to prepare plans,
specifications, receive bids, and construction inspection for the NO.28
reconstruction of the following street: CHANGEINCONTRACT
Military Road - From Kenmore Avenue to south of Hertel ELMWOOD-VIRGINIAFIRESTATION
Avenue MECHANICALWORK
Funds for the planning are available in the reserve for Capital BUFFALO,NEWYORK
Project Account as of July 1, 1997. Funding was approved in I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes
the 1997-1998 Capital Improvement Budget and will be for the Elmwood Virginia Fire Station, Mechanical Work,
available when bonds are sold. Northeast Mechanical, Inc. C #91854800.
Mrs. LoTempio moved: 1. Supply and install ductwork to extend air intake at the
That the above communication from the roof top A/C unit as requested by City Inspector.
Commissioner of Public Works dated August 26, 1997, be Add $ 1,806.00
received and filed; and The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and of One Thousand Eight Hundred Six and 00/100 Dollars
he hereby is, authorized to engage the services of a consultant ($1,806.00).
engineer to prepare plans, specifications, receive bids and Summary: Original Amount of Contract $237,400.00
construction inspection for the reconstruction of Military Road Change Order No. 1 (CCP 05/27/97, #39)
from Kenmore Avenue to south of Hertel Avenue. Funds for Add 1,778.00
the project are available in the 1997-98 Capital Improvement Amount of This Change (No. 2) Add 1,806.00
Budget and will be available when bonds are sold. Revised Amount of Contract $240,984.00
PASSED. These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract was
AYES-13. NOES-0. let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect,
Stieglitz, Stieglitz, Mach, and the Department of Public Works
NO.25 and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are
PERMISSIONTOENGAGESERVICES available in CPF 200-402-023 - Division of Buildings.
CONSULTINGENGINEER I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the
NEWWATERMAINS-CAMDEN,HARTWELLAND Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the
SHOREHAM contractor as set forth above.
It is hereby respectfully requested that your Mrs. LoTempio moved:
Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works That the communication from the Department of Public Works,
to engage the services of a Consulting Engineer to prepare dated August 6, 1997, be received and filed; and
plans and specifications and advertise for bids for the That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is,
installation of approximately 5,350 l.f. of new 8 inch ductile iron authorized to issue change order No. 2 to Northeast
watermain in Camden Avenue, Hartwell Road and Shoreharn Mechanical, Inc., changes resulting in a net increase in the
Blvd. amount of $1,806.00, as more fully described in the above
The existing watermains were built in 1867 - 1910 communication, for work relating to Elmwood-Virginia Fire
and are heavily tuberculated and do not provide adequate water Station, Mechanical Work, C #91854800. Funds for this
supply for fire and domestic use. project are to be charged to CPF 200-402-023 - Division of
Funds to engage the services of an engineering Buildings.
PASSED. CPF 200-402-013 - Division of Buildings.
AYES-BROWN, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER, PASSED.
KAVANAUGH, LOCKWOOD, LOTEMPIO, PITTS, AYES-13. NOES-0.
QUINTANA, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI-12.
NOES-COPPOLA-1. NO.31
CHANGEINCONTRACT
NO.29 RECONSTRUCTIONOFPOLICEHEADQUARTERS
CHANGEINCONTRACT 2NDFLOORDISPATCHAREA
ELMWOOD-VIRGINIAFIRESTATION GENERALCONSTRUCTION
GENERALCONSTRUCTION I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Reconstruction of Police Headquarters, 2nd Floor
for the Elmwood Virginia Fire Station, General Construction, Dispatch Area, General Construction, Peyton Barlow Co., C
Concept Construction, C #91853600. #919021 00.
1. Additional landscaping as requested by the Buffalo 1 Drywall exterior walls. Add $ 1,380.00
Fire Department. Add $ 6,000.00 2. Enlarge Supervisor's Office. Add $400.00
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract 3. Replace existing door between the corridor
of Six Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($6,000.00). and breakroorn #204. Add $1,320.00
Summary: Original Amount of Contract $1,265,932.00 4. Repair existing wood window sills in lieu of
Change Order No. 1 (CCP 11/12/96, #1 12) replacement. Add $293.00
Add 40,289.00 5. Install soffit around exterior wall to conceal existing heat
Change Order No. 2 (CCP 4/1/97, #31) Deduct 15,729.00 pipes in Supervisor's Office and Dispatch Room. Add $518.00
Change Order No. 3 (CCP 7/8197, #38) 6. Install additional handrail at Dispatch Room ramp.
Add 3,106.00 Add $288.00
Amount of This Change (No. 4) 6,000.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract
Revised Amount of Contract $1,299,598.00 of Three Thousand Six Hundred Thirteen and 00/100 Dollars
These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract was ($3,613.00).
let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect, Summary: Original Amount of Contract $45,520.00
Stieglitz, Stieglitz, Mach, PC, and the Department of Public Amount of This Change (No. 1)
Works and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work 3,613.00
are available in CPF 200-402-023 - Division of Buildings. Revised Amount of Contract $49,133.00
I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract was
Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect, E I
contractor as set forth above. Associates, and the Department of Public Works and found to
Mrs. LoTempio moved: be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF
That the communication from the Department of Public Works, 200-200-001 - Division of Police.
dated August 13, 1997, be received and filed; and I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the
authorized to issue change order No. 4 to Concept contractor as set forth above.
Construction, changes resulting in a net increase in the amount Mrs. LoTempio moved:
of $6,000.00, as more fully described in the above That the communication from the Department of Public Works,
communication, for work relating to Elmwood Virginia Fire dated August 27, 1997, be received and filed; and
Station, General Construction, C #91853600. Funds for this That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is,
project are to be charged to CPF 200-402-023 - Division of authorized to issue change order No. I to Peyton Barlow Co.,
Buildings. changes resulting in a net increase in the amount of $3,613.00,
PASSED, as more fully described in the above communication, for work
AYES-BROWN, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER, relating to Reconstruction of Police Headquarters, 2nd Floor
KAVANAUGH, LOCKWOOD, LOTEMPIO, PITTS, Dispatch Area, General Construction, C #91902100. Funds
QUINTANA, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI-12. for this project are to be charged to CPF 200-200-001 -
NOES-COPPOLA-1. Division of Police
PASSED.
NO.30 AYES-13. NOES-0.
CHANGEINCONTRACT
EXPANSIONOFPOLICEPCT.#13 NO.32
GENERALCONTRACTWORK CHANGEINCONTRACT
BUFFALO,NEWYORK RECONSTRUCTIONOFPOOLS
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes VARIOUSLOCATIONS-1997
for the Expansion of Police Precinct #13, General Contract BUFFALO,NEWYORK
Work, C. Nichter, Inc., C #91850400. I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes
1. Furnish and install new address lettering on exterior of for the Reconstruction of Pools, Various Locations, 1997,
building as requested by the Police Patterson Stevens, Inc. - C #91900200.
Department. Add $ 335.00 1. Recondition two (2) diving board standards at
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract Cazenovia Pool. Add $ 4,775.00
of Three Hundred Thirty Five and 00/100 Dollars ($335.00). The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract
Summary: Original Amount of Contract $1,490,000.00 of Four Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Five and 00/100
Change Order No. 1 (CCP 09/03/96, #39) Add 57,560.95 Dollars ($4,775.00).
Change Order No. 2 (CCP 11/26/96, #162) Add 13,251.16 Summary: Original Amount of Contract $23,074.00
Change Order No. 3 (CCP 07/22/97, #24) Amount of This Change (No. 1) 4,775.00
Add 4,391.00 Revised Amount of Contract $27,849.00
Amount of This Change (No. 4) 335.00 These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract was
Revised Amount of Contract $1,565.538.11 let. Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Public
These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract was Works and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work
let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect, will be available in CPF 200-402-063 - Division of Buildings.
Ronald W. Bugaj, and the Department of Public Works and I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the
found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the
in CPF 200-402-013 - Division of Buildings. contractor as set forth above.
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Mrs. LoTempio moved:
Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the That the communication from the Department of Public Works,
contractor as set forth above. dated August 13, 1997, be received and filed; and
Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is,
That the communication from the Department of Public Works, authorized to issue change order No. I to Patterson Stevens,
dated August 11, 1997, be received and filed; and Inc., changes resulting in a net increase in the amount of
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, $4,775.00, as more fully described in the above
authorized to issue change order No. 4 to C. Nichter, Inc., communication, for work relating to Reconstruction of Pools -
changes resulting in a net increase in the amount of $335.00, Various Locations - 1997, C #91900200. Funds for this project
as more fully described in the above communication, for work are to be charged to CPF 200-402-063 - Division of Buildings.
relating to Expansion of Police Pct. #13 ,General Contract PASSED.
Work, C#91850400. Funds for this project are to be charged to AYES-13. NOES-0.
Plumbing Construction
NO.33 George H. Sanders Co. $ 4,998.00
CHANGEINCONTRACT Elmwood Plumbing $ 9,600.00
RECONSTRUCTIONOF118E.UTICA I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
GENERALCONSTRUCTION statement of all bids received and that the following companies
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes are the lowest responsible bidders in accordance with the plans
for the Reconstruction of 118 E. Utica, General Construction, and specifications: General Construction: Arcon Mgmt. in the
Peyton Barlow Co., C #91850500. amount of $94,998.00; Electrical Construction: Goodwin
1. Furnish and install telephone communication system Electric in the amount of $15,500.00; Plumbing Construction:
in elevator cab. Add $ 500.00 George H. Sanders Co. in the amount of $4,998.00, for a total
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract amount of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Four Hundred
of Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($500.00). Ninety Six and 00/100 Dollars ($115,496.00).
Summary: Original Amount of Contract $260,356.00 I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the
Change Order #1, CCP 12/23/96 Commissioner of Public Works to order the work on the basis
item 102 Add 9,971.00 of the low bid. Funds for this work are available in CPF 201-
Change Order #2, CCP 2/4/97; 402-014.
item 24 Add 3,336.45 Total estimate for this work was $123,500.00.
Change Order #3, CCP 4/1/97 Mrs. LoTempio moved:
item 33 Add 8,081.00 That the above communication from the Commissioner of
Amount of This Change (No. 4) Public Works dated August 25, 1997, be received and filed;
Add 500.00 and
Revised Amount of Contract $282,244.45 That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is,
These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract was authorized to award a contract for the West Side Community
let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect, Center, Handicap Accessibility, for General Construction to
Trautman Associates, and the Department of Public Works Arcon Management Inc., in the amount of $94,998.00; for
and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are Electrical Construction to Goodwin Electric, in the amount of
available in CPF 200-402-533 - Division of Buildings. $15,500.00; for Plumbing Construction to George H. Sanders
I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Co., in the amount of $4,998.00, the lowest responsible
Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the bidders, with said costs to be charged to CPF 201-402-014.
contractor as set forth above. PASSED.
Mrs. LoTempio moved: AYES-13. NOES-0.
That the communication from the Department of Public Works,
dated August 27, 1997, be received and filed; and NO.36
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, REPORTOFBIDS
authorized to issue change order No. 4 to Peyton Barlow Co., RESURFACINGOFCITYPAVEMENTS-PHASEII
changes resulting in a net increase in the amount of $500.00, 1997/98-GROUP#454
as more fully described in the above communication, for work ITEM#34,C.C.P.6/24/97
relating to Reconstruction of 118 E. Utica - General This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have advertised
Construction, C #91850500. Funds for this project are to be and received bids on July 23, 1997 for The Resurfacing of City
charged to CPF 200-402-533 - Division of Buildings. Pavements - Phase II 1997/1998 - Group #454.
PASSED. In obtaining bids for the above project, I have asked
AYES-13. NOES-0. for bids on a unit price covering the various items of work and
material which will be performed. The final cost of the work will
NO.34 be based on the actual measured quantities of materials
CHANGEINCONTRACT entering into the work and may be either more or less than the
CHANGEORDER#1 total bid.
PAINTINGOFSTREETLIGHTSTANDARDS The following bids were received:
CONTRACT#91902500 Base Bid Unit Price
ITEMNO.26OF4/15/97 Increase
We are requesting this change order due to the favorable unit Destro & Brothers Concrete Company, Inc
prices that were received to paint light standards. This will . $462,860.00 $509,146.00
allow the City to paint approximately 850 additional light Amherst Paving, Inc.
standards. Funds for this additional work are available in Bond $463,860.00 $510,146.00
Account 200-401-507-00-000. Thomann & Loewer Asphalt Paving Corp.
Original Amount of Contract $81,733.30 $464,410.00 $510,696.00
Change Order#1-add 18,266.70 Dipizio Construction Company, Inc.
New Contract Sum $100,000.00 $557,902.50 $604,188.50
I hereby request that your Honorable Body approve the change I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above
order and authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to project is Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc.
issue said change order to T & T Contracting. I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body order the
Mrs. LoTempio moved: work, the cost thereof to be charged to the Capital Projects
That the communication from the Department of Public Works, Fund 200-401-507-00-000 $ 462,860.00, plus approved unit
dated August 21, 1997, be received and filed; and prices not to exceed $ 46,286.00, for a total encumbrance of
That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, $509,146.00. The engineer's estimate for this work is
authorized to issue change order No. 1 to T & T Contracting, $500,000.00.
changes resulting in a net increase in the amount of The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of
$18,266.70, as more fully described in the above the two (2) lowest bids received. Under provisions of the
communication, for work relating to Painting of Street Light General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his
Standards, C #91902500. Funds for this project are to be bid if an award of the contract is not made by September 8,
charged to Bond Account 200-401-507-00-000. 1997. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for
PASSED. inspection and copies are available upon request.
AYES-13. NOES-0. Mrs. LoTempio moved:
That the above communication from the Commissioner of
NO.35 Public Works dated July 31, 1997, be received and filed; and
REPORTOFBIDS That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is,
WESTSIDECOMMUNITYCENTER authorized to award a contract for Resurfacing of City
HANDICAPACCESSIBILITY Pavements - Phase 11 1997/98 - Group #454, to Destro &
I advertised for on July 29, 1997 received the following sealed Brothers Concrete Co., Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in
proposals which were publicly opened and read on August 19, an amount of $462,860.00 plus approved unit prices not to
1997: exceed $46,286.00, for a total encumbrance of $509,146.00,
General Construction with said cost to be charged to Capital Projects Fund 4200-
Arcon Management Inc. $ 94,998.00 401-507-00-000.
Summit Construction $ 95,700.00 PASSED,
Hadala $108,480.00 AYES-13. NOES-0.
Electrical Construction
Goodwin Electric $ 15,500.00 NO.37
Warrens Electric $ 17,985.00 BUFFALOMUSEUMOFSCIENCE
&SCIENCEMAGNETSCHOOL following conditions are met:
PARKINGLOT&TRAFFICCONTROLPLANS 1. That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo
ITEMNO.194;C.C.P.07/22/97 permits necessary.
The Department of Public Works was asked to respond to the 2. That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly as shown on
above captioned Council item. Please be advised that the plans submitted to and approved by the Department of
Traffic Engineering Division has reviewed this item and offers Public Works, Division of Buildings.
the following comments: 3. That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed fourteen feet
1) Said parking lot and roadway are presently on (14’) in length or extend more than four feet (4’) from the
park land. building face.
2) The Buffalo Museum of Science must submit 4. That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be permanent in
their final traffic plans to the Department of nature or permanently affixed to the main building or
Public Works for final approval prior to public sidewalk.
implementation. 5. That the sidewalk cafe be completely removed from City
3) The Buffalo Museum of Science must pay for right-of-way from November 15 to April 1 each year.
and agree to maintain all traffic control devices 6. That the applicant be assessed the annual fee of two
installed in said parking lot. dollars per square foot of City right-of-way occupied by
In addition, it is the opinion of this department that the following said sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter 413, Article
traffic changes be implemented: IX, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City Ordinances.
1) Humboldt Parkway, between Northampton 7. That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five
Street and Dodge Street, be converted to two-thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in street bond
way traffic. or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and save
2) West Parade Street between Dodge Street harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and
and Best Street be converted to two-way damage arising out of the construction, maintenance,
traffic. use and removal of said sidewalk cafe.
These changes would be made by City of Buffalo Signal/Sign REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
Shop personnel and would be coordinated with the Museum's CITY PLANNING BOARD.
work.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. NO.40
3297BAILEYAVENUE;
NO.38 HANDICAPPEDRAMP
26ALLENSTREET; WITHINCITYRIGHT-OF-WAY
REQUESTSPERMISSIONTOINSTALL Mr. Donald J. Will, Director of Corporate Support Services for
SIDEWALKCAFE Horizon Health Services, Inc., located at 3297 Bailey Avenue,
Mr. Walter B. Ward, owner of Cathode Ray Bar, located at 26 has requested permission to install a handicap ramp which
Allen Street, has requested permission to install a sidewalk would encroach City right-of-way at said address.
cafe which would encroach City right-of-way at said address. The proposed ramp would measure approximately 20 feet in
The proposed cafe would measure forty feet (401) in length length and project a maximum of 3 feet from the property line
and project ten feet (101) from the building face into City right-into City right-of-way.
of-way. The Department of Public Works has reviewed Mr. Will's
The Department of Public Works has reviewed Mr. Ward's request pursuant to Chapter 413-59.1 (Handicapped Access
application pursuant to Chapter 413, Section 59 (Sidewalk Ramps) of the City Ordinances and has no objection to Your
Cafes) of the City Ordinances and has no objection to Your Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works
Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a "Mere License" for said installation provided the
to issue a "Mere License" for said sidewalk cafe provided the following conditions are met:
following conditions are met: 1. That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo
1. That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo permits necessary for installation.
permits necessary. 2. That the ramp be installed exactly as shown on plans
2. That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly as shown on submitted to and approved by the Department of Public
plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Works, Division of Buildings.
Public Works, Division of Buildings. 3. That the ramp be constructed so as not to be permanent
3. That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed forty feet (401) in nature.
in length or extend more than ten feet (101) from the 4. That the applicant supply the Department of Public
building face. Works with a $5,000.00 construction in street bond or
4. That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be permanent in certificate of insurance which will indemnify and save
nature or permanently affixed to the main building or harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and
public sidewalk. damage arising out of the construction, maintenance,
5. That the sidewalk cafe be completely removed from City use and removal of said ramp.
right-of-way from November 15 to April 1 each year. Mrs. LoTempio moved:
6. That the applicant be assessed the annual fee of two That the communication from the Commissioner of Public
dollars per square foot of City right-of-way occupied by Works, dated August 28, 1997, be received and filed; and
said sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter 413, Article That the Commissioner of Public Works be and he hereby is,
IX, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City Ordinances. authorized to issue a "mere license" to Mr. Donald J. Will,
7. That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five Director of Corporate Support Services, Inc. located at 3297
thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in street bond Bailey Avenue, to install a handicap ramp, which would
or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and save encroach city right-of-way at said address, subject to the
harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and conditions as listed in the above communication.
damage arising out of the construction, maintenance, PASSED.
use and removal of said sidewalk cafe. AYES-13. NOES-0.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
CITY PLANNING BOARD. NO.41
CERTIFICATEOFAPPOINTMENT
NO.39 Appointment Effective July 22, 1997 in the Department of
571DELAWAREAVENUE; Public Works, Division of Buildings to the Position of
REQUESTSPERMISSIONTOINSTALL Senior Engineer (Mechanical), Permanent Appointment at the
SIDEWALKCAFE Intermediate Starting Salary of $43,185
Mr. Leonard Mordino, owner of Hollywood Pasta's & Deli, John J. Todaro, 458 Stockbridge Avenue, Buffalo 14215
located at 571 Delaware Avenue, has requested permission to REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
install a sidewalk cafe which would encroach City right-of-way
at said address. FROMTHECOMMISSIONEROFPOLICE
This proposed cafe would measure fourteen feet (141) in NO.42
length and project four feet (41) from the building face into City CHECKSRECEIVED$22,199.85
right-of-way. ITEMNO.104,C.C.P.2/2/88
The Department of Public Works has reviewed Mr. Mordino's 8155-00105809 - C2-97-0028 $ 1,161.60
application pursuant to Chapter 413, Section 59 (Sidewalk 8155-00105608 - 95-984-S 1,046.79
Cafes) of the City Ordinances and has no objection to Your 104666 - P7302573 19,991.46
Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of Public works TOTAL DEPOSIT $ 22,199.85
to issue a "Mere License" for said sidewalk cafe provided the The above referenced property has been administratively
forfeited by the Drug Enforcement Administration. (DEA). NO.42,C.C.P.,10/29/96
These checks were received by this Department and duly This is to inform your Honorable Body that the Police
deposited in the Trust & Agency Account, $ 2,208.39 to Department has renewed the Personal Service Contract for
account #610-200-217-00-300 and $19,991.46 to account EAP Coordinator, Cynthia Goss, Service Provider. The
#610-200-312-00-000 for reimbursement from the Board of contract will commence on July 1, 1997, and be in effect for
Education for the D.A.R.E. Enhancement Program. one (1) year.
RECEIVED AND FILED. Should any member of your Honorable Body need or request
any additional information in this regard, please do not hesitate
NO.43 to contact me.
CHECKSRECEIVED-$22,199.85 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
ITEMNO.104,C.C.P.2/2/88
8155-00105871 - C2-92-ZO03 - $ 17,506.90 FROMTHECOMMISSIONEROFFIRE
TOTAL DEPOSIT $ 17,506.90
The above referenced property has been administratively NO.46
forfeited by the Drug Enforcement Administration. (DEA). The 116GOEMBLE
check was received by this Department and duly deposited in Please be advised that the only recorded fire at 116 . Goemble
the Trust & Agency Account, #610-200-217-00-300. Street since 1990 was on April 14, 1991.
RECEIVED AND FILED. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS
NO.44 FROMTHECORPORATIONCOUNSEL
POLICEREORGANIZATION-CDISTRICT
C District Proposal NO.47
Mayor Anthony M. Masiello and the Police Department propose AUTOIMPOUNDGARAGEAT189
to complete the fifth and final piece of the reorganization TONAWANDASTREET
process with the following proposal for C District: We are requesting you to authorize the Commissioner of
Administration & Finance to execute the Lease Agreement
Physical Structure between the City of Buffalo, Department of Administration &
A new district building will be constructed on the former GE Finance and Pinto Equipment, Inc. for the Auto Impound
site and E. Ferry and Fillmore Ave. This building will serve as Garage at 189 Tonawanda Street, which is attached hereto.
the C District facility. This agreement is necessary for the Division of Parking
Precinct 11 will be improved and serve as the C District Enforcement to store vehicles, auction vehicles and maintain
Lovejoy Station. and operate administrative offices in the building. The terms of
Both facilities will be open 24 hours per day, seven days per this agreement are acceptable to the Commissioner of
week, and be connected via computer and video. Administration & Finance.
Finally, although a location has not yet been identified, the Your immediate approval is requested because the previous
Department will support the Committee and District lease for the property expired June 30, 1997. For several
Councilperson to identify a building in the Broadway-Fillmore months the Division of Parking Enforcement has investigated
Area, which will become the base of operations for Police other proposed locations, however, these alternatives would
Community Services. require significant additional work prior to being deemed
Organizational Structure adequate for this use.
C District will have the same organizational structure as the REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE,
four (4) other districts. C District will be commanded by an CORPORATION COUNSEL AND COMMISSIONER OF
Inspector, and have the same number of Captains assigned. ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
One of these Captains will work out of the Lovejoy Station.
Lieutenants will be assigned to both buildings, and will be NO.48
responsible for the personnel assigned thereto. SHEA'SBUFFALOTHEATER-INTERIMLEASE
Report Technicians will be assigned to both buildings, and will Please find enclosed for your approval a copy of a
cover the desk 24hrs per day at each site, as in the other two (2) year Interim Lease with Sheas O'Connell Preservation
districts. Guild. A long term lease is necessary being negotiated as part
At the same time it is our intention to relocate Police of the Shea's Buffalo Theater expansion project. The new
Community Services Officers to a facility to be located in the lease will also be submitted to the Council for approval when it
Broadway-Fillmore Area. This will be an improved or new is completed.
facility with adequate space and parking. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
District Detectives will work out of a central location in the C
District Building. NO.49
Staffing ALLEYWAYTHEATRE,INC.-
The staffing levels in C District will be as follows: PROPOSEDLEASE-
One Inspector and three Captains will be assigned to C (ITEMNO.212,C.C.P.,3/4/97)
District. One Captain will be assigned to the Lovejoy station. Your Honorable Body requested that the Corporation
Seven Lieutenants will be assigned to C District and six Counsel submit a proposed lease at its meeting of March 4,
Lieutenants will be assigned to the Lovejoy station. The total 1997. Please find enclosed for your final approval a copy of the
number of officers changes because of retirements, injuries, Lease Agreement with Alleyway Theatre, Inc.
and scheduling of recruit academy classes by Erie County. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
However, the number of officers assigned to C District and the
Lovejoy station will be approximately 130, the largest of any NO.50
district. The officers will be divided between the two facilities BRACO-I-REFUNDOFEXCESS
for adequate staffing of patrol sectors and assignments. REALPROPERTYTAXES1996-97
This proposal will bring to a close an issue which has On November 30, 1997, a contract was executed by
consumed this Department since 1972 when Cresap, the City of Buffalo and Braco-I, limiting Braco-I's real property
McCormack and Paget recommended replacing precincts with tax liability as to certain properties, pursuant to and in
five districts. This final piece or reorganization differs accordance with Section 236 of the National Housing Act of
somewhat in that two facilities will be used for operations. 1968 and Article V of the Private Housing Finance Law.
After much deliberations it is apparent that this is the best This contract places a real property tax ceiling of
course of action for a number of reasons. First, calls for $45,599 as to City and County taxes combined, and exempts
service and crime statistics; C District accounts for over 30% the real property from any further similar tax for the period of
of priority 1 &2 calls, and over 26% of total calls for service city-forty years, beginning December 30, 1976.
wide. In addition this area also accounts for over 27% of city Consequently, if in any one fiscal year the combined
wide arrests and over 25% of citywide Part I Crimes. City and County real property tax exceeds $45,599, the
Also, by having two facilities, the size requirement of the C taxpayer is entitled to. a refund of the excess. This refund is
District Building at Ferry & Fillmore will be less, allowing more apportioned between the City and County, according to the tax
room for other future commercial development in that area. rates prevailing at the time.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON POLICE The parcels subject to the contract are 2 1 0 Allen,
REORGANIZATION. 359-375 Busti, 279 Niagara, 231 West, 87 Whitney, 346-350
Franklin, 352-354 Franklin, 922-928 Main and 74-78 Grant.
NO.45 The present application covers the 1996-97 tax year and is as
RENEWALOFPERSONALSERVICECONTRACT/EAPfollows:
COORDINATOR 1996-97 City tax $47,073.34
1997 County tax 9,926.81 You requested a response from the Law Department
Total tax paid $57,000.15 regarding the amendment of Chapter 103 of the Code of the
Less combined ceiling - 45,599.00 City of Buffalo to include a new Article VIII that deals with the
Overpayment $11,401.15 exterior inspection of masonry buildings.
City's Share .826 x $11,401.15 = $9,417.3 5 The proposed legislation has been approved as to
Your authorization is needed for a refund of form by the Acting Corporation Counsel after being prepared
$9,417.35 from the City of Buffalo to Braco-I. with the cooperation and input of the Division of Inspections,
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. Licenses and Permits. The Division has found a need for such
legislation in its experience and believes it will promote safety
NO.51 around masonry buildings.
PROPERTYTAXEXEMPTIONS If you have a specific question or concern, please
You have asked the Law Department to report to you inform this office and we will provide any additional information
on property tax exemptions. Real Property Tax Law Section requested,
420-a requires that "(r)eal property owned by a corporation or REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION.
association organized or conducted exclusively for religious,
charitable, hospital, educational, or moral or mental NO.54
improvement of men, women or children purposes, ... shall be EXPANSIONOFTHECITYOFBUFFALO'S
exempt from taxation as provided in this section." Under this MUNICIPALCIVILSERVICECOMMISSION
section the City must exempt from taxation property devoted to ITEMNO.188,C.C.P.,7/22/97
these uses. You have requested a response from the Law
If a property which is tax-exempt is transferred to Department regarding a proposal that the Mayor add two
another exempt entity during the tax year, no taxes will be additional members to the Buffalo Civil Service Commission
owed. If an exempt property is transferred to a non-exempt and that such additions come from the African-American and
owner, the property will be taxed from the date of the transfer. Hispanic communities.
If a non-exempt property is transferred to an exempt entity, the The law governing the appointment and composition
property will continue to be taxed for the period from the date of of the Civil Service Commission is rather clear. Section 15 (1)
sale to the end of the tax year. The new owner, will have to (a) of the Civil Service Law reads in part, "A municipal civil
apply for an exemption before December I - service commission shall consist of three persons, not more
Other exemptions include partial exemptions for than two of whom shall at any time be adherents of the same
senior citizens below a specified income and for Veterans. political party... The members of a city civil service commission
The State of New York has also chosen to shall be appointed by the mayor, city manager, or other
encourage economic development through provisions for authority, as the case may be, having the general power of
industrial development agencies. Locally, the Erie County appointment of city officers and employees."
Industrial Development Agency contracts with businesses Under the present law, the Mayor does not have the
which then make payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT discretion to appoint additional members to the Civil Service
agreements) at a negotiated rate or amount for a specific time Commission. The one condition that he must adhere to is that
period. no more than two of the appointments can be members of the
The State Legislature has allowed local governments same political party. It remains within his discretion to appoint
to provide full or partial exemptions for certain low-income someone from a particular ethnic group, but such appointment
housing projects, and Your Honorable Body has chosen to must be one of the three within his power to appoint.
adopt this type of exemption (see Buffalo Code Chapter 281). The Commissioners are each appointed for six year
In short, organizations conducted exclusively for terms staggered two and four years apart. As one has been
religious, charitable, educational, hospital or moral or mental recently reappointed, the next scheduled vacancy will occur in
improvement purposes are exempt by state law. These two years. Those presently in office may be removed only for
properties include private schools and colleges, churches, cause after a public hearing pursuant to Section 24 (1) of the
charities and such organizations are the YMCA and YWCA. Civil Service Law.
Properties owned by the federal, state and county governments REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
are also exempt. Veterans and certain senior citizens may
have partial exemptions. Some property is tax exempt through NO.55
the ECIDA as a means of promoting economic development. NON-RESIDENTCIVILSERVICE
Certain owners and developers of low-income housing may be APPLICATIONFEES
eligible for partial or complete exemptions for specified time ITEMNO.201,C.C.P.,5/27/97
periods (Chapter 281, Buffalo Code). Partial exemptions at a ITEMNO.76,C.C.P.,7/08/97
decreasing rate and for specific time periods may be granted This communication is to clarify the issue of whether
for improving and expanding business facilities. the City of Buffalo may charge nonresidents a greater amount
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND to take civil service examinations than residents of Buffalo.
CORPORATION COUNSEL. Item No. 76, C.C.P., 7/18/97 from the Civil Service
Commission incorrectly gave the impression that the City could
NO.52 charge a higher fee. It remains the position of the Law
CONVEY172ARCHIE Department that charging such a fee is without legal authority.
ITEMNO.102,C.C.P.,6/10/97 The Civil Service Commission met on July 30, 1997
In Item No. 102, C.C.P., 6/10/97. the Common to further discuss this issue. At that meeting, they decided to
Council previously authorized the Comptroller to void the sale of keep the application fees as they are at present and rejected
172 Archie, which was struck down to the City at the October the proposal to charge non-residents a higher fee.
7, 1996 tax foreclosure sale. Since title to the subject property REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
is vested in the City, the Common Council should simply
authorize the Corporation Counsel to prepare the necessary FROMTHECOMMISSIONEROFCOMMUNITY
documents to transfer title to Mr. and Mrs. Smith upon the DEVELOPMENT
payment of all outstanding taxes, penalties, interest and fees
due at the time the City acquired title. The prior authorization, NO.56
which sought to void the sale, incorrectly implied that there was BIDS-382MASSACHUSETTSAVENUE
something wrong with the regularity of the In Rem Proceeding. CORRECTION
Mrs.LoTempio moved: ITEMNO.53,C.C.P.,07/22/97
That the above communication from the Due to a typographical error Miller Enterprises, Inc.
Department of Law dated July 29, 1997, be received and filed; General Contractors was reported to be the lowest responsible
and bidder for the general construction with the base bid of $ 5
That the Acting Corporation Counsel be, and he 8,000. The actual amount should read $58,700. as stated in
hereby is, authorized to prepare the necessary documents to their bid.
transfer title of 172 Archie to Mr. and Mrs. Smith upon the I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct
payment of all outstanding taxes, penalties, interest and fees statement received and the following is the lowest bidder in
due at the time the City acquired title. accordance with the plans and specifications.
PASSED. General Construction Work: Miller Enterprises Inc., in the base
AYES-13. NOES-0. bid of $58,700. 1 respectfully recommend that Your Honorable
Body authorize the Commissioner of Community Development
NO.53 to order the work on the basis of the low bid.
MASONRYORDINANCE Funds for this work will be available in C.P.A. 's 200-717-
ITEMNO.200,C.C.P.,7/22/97 029 and. 200-717-069
Mrs. LoTempio moved: this claim should be denied. It is my sincere hope that this
That the above communication from the Commissioner of response satisfy your inquiry.
Community Development dated August 13, 1997, be received REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Community Development be, NO.61
and he hereby is, authorized to correct his records to read ORDINANCEAMENDMENTCHAPTER103
$58,700 instead of $58,000 for general construction of 382 ITEMNO.200,C.C.P.7/22/97
Massachusetts Avenue to Miller Enterprises, Inc. In response to the above stated Common Council
PASSED communication I would like to supply your Honorable Body with
AYES - 13 NOES - 0 the following information. The Department of Community
development, Division of Inspections, Licenses and Permits
NO.57 has in conjunction with the Department of Law worked to draft
BIDS-DEWEYPLAYGROUND this legislation concerning the inspection of Masonry structures
COURTRENOVATIONS within the corporate limits of the City of Buffalo. As the age of
I hereby request permission to take bids for the above these types of buildings increases their structural integrity may
project; and have asked for and received the following bids for suffer from lack of maintenance, thus creating a hazardous
Dewey Playground Court Renovations on August 27, 1997. situation that in several cases has placed the public in harms
way. We in the Department of Community Development,
COMPANY BID Division of Inspections, Licenses and Permits welcome this
legislation to allow for not only an inventory of structures in this
Suburban Blacktop 41,136 category but a record of necessary' repairs to ensure the safety
Thomann-Loewer 46,725 of the public. Upon review of this draft we have discovered that
American Paving 56,600 this ordinance reads as a one time requirement. We strongly
Chesley Co. 58,300 suggest that the wording "and each subsequent five years" be
G.B.H. Paving 60,266 added to Section 103-58 and Section 103-62 A. of this
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true & correct proposed ordinance. This addition phrasing will establish an
statement of the bids received. We are accepting the low base ongoing record of the condition and required maintenance of
bid of 41,136. Therefore, Suburban Blacktop, 620 Dick Road, these type of structures. It is our sincere hope that this
Cheektowaga, New York is the lowest responsible bidder in legislation will be approved by your Honorable Body.
accordance with the plans & specifications: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the City
to order the work on the basis of the low bid. Funds for this NO.62
work are available in Bond Fund Account 200-717-021. IDENTIFYVACANT/DILAPIDATEDHOUSES
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND ITEMNO.225,C.C.P.7/22/97
COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. In response to the above stated Common Council
communication I would like to supply your Honorable Body with
NO.58 the following response. We in the Department of Community
PERMISSIONTOHIRECONSULTANT Development, Division of Inspections, Licenses and Permits
FORTHEPASSIVEPARKAT363MASSACHUSETTS are in support of legislation the would identify properties that
I hereby request permission of Your Honorable Body to are in such a state that they are hazardous for human
authorize the Commissioner of Community Development to occupation. Such properties could be identified by the
engage the services of a Landscape Architect to prepare plans Departments of Fire, Police and Community Development. A
and specifications and to receive bids for the Passive Park at law as your Honorable Body is considering will provide an
363 Massachusetts (corner of Shields St. and Massachusetts). additional tool to the Department of Police to limit trespass on
The purpose of the project is to provide a passive park for these properties and would hopefully decrease the places that
the community. Neighborhood volunteers will help in the drug dealers could "stash" their drugs and drug paraphernalia
maintenance of the park. for sale on the street. We feel that this legislation should
Funds for the project design and construction are available provide for a description such as " This property is
in C.P.A.'s 200-717-029 and 200-717-069. Condemned" and stating further the penalties for illegal
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE trespass from a fine as mentioned in your resolution up to and
including incarceration. We in the Department of Community
NO.59 Development, Division of Inspections Licenses and Permits
RECYCLINGPLANTSANDSHRUBSFROMDEMOLITION welcome and are interested in the drafting and implementation
SITESTOCITYGREENSPACES of such an ordinance. It is my sincere hope that this response
ITEMNO.190,C.C.P.7/22/97 satisfies your inquiry.
I am in receipt of the above stated Common Council REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
Communication and with to supply your Honorable Body with
the following information. We in the Department of Community NO.63
Development are in total agreement wit the spirit in which this SOLICITATIONOFFUNDSPERMIT
resolution dealing with plantings being removed prior to THENIAGARAFRONTIERRADIO
demolition is being presented. we applaud the efforts of the READINGSERVICEINC.
persons involved in such a worthwhile endeavor. Please Attached is an application for Solicitation of Funds for the
consider this response a commitment of support for this Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service Inc. to solicit funds in
program. The Department of Community Development, the Buffalo area from September 1st to October 31, 1997. In
Division Of Inspections, Licenses and Permits will upon accordance with Chapter 316, Article VI of the City of Buffalo
request, supply a listing of properties to be demolished. These Ordinances. I hereby refer this matter to your Honorable Body.
properties could then be examined by personnel familiar with Mrs. LoTempio moved:
decorative plants and make provisions for their removal and That the communication from the Department of
storage. It is my sincere hope that this response satisfies your Community Development, dated August 18, 1997, be received
inquiry. and filed; and
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE That the Director of Inspections, Licenses and Permits be,
NO.60 and he hereby is authorized to grant an exemption to The
"INVITESALVAGEONPROPERTIES Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service Inc. to solicit funds in
SLATEDFORDEMOLITION" the City of Buffalo area from September 1, 1997 to October 31,
ITEMNO.189,C.C.P.7/22/97 1997, pursuant to Chapter 316, Article VI of the Code of the
In response to the above stated Common Council City of Buffalo.
communication I wish to supply your Honorable Body with the PASSED
following information. The Department of Community AYES - 13 NOES - O
Development, Division of Inspections, Licenses and Permits in
empowered by Charter and Ordinance Section 113. This NO.64
process used for notification and hearing concerning demolition SOLICITATIONOFFUNDSPERMIT
have withstood legal challenges. Mr. Brooks was notified-in SOUTHBUFFALO/LACKAWANNALIONSCLUB
conformance with this Ordinance and had to halt the demolition Attached is an application for Solicitation of Funds for
process through the use of an Order to Show Cause. We in South Buffalo/Lackawanna Lions Club to solicit funds in the
the Department of Community Development, Division of Buffalo area from September 3, 1997 to October 3, 1997. In
Inspections, Licenses and Permits are in agreement with the accordance with Chapter 316, Article VI of the City of Buffalo
Acting Corporation Counsel of the Department of Law and feel Ordinances. I hereby refer this matter to your Honorable Body.
Mrs. LoTempio moved recreation facility.
That the communication from the Department of Mr. Kenneth R. Fawcett, residing at 139 Durant Street
Community Development, dated August 18, 1997, be received indicated that he will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the
and filed; and event that he obtains title to the property under the Urban
That the Director of Inspections, Licenses and Permits be, Homestead program.
and he hereby is authorized to grant an exemption to South We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lot to
Buffalo/Lackawanna Lions Club to solicit funds in the City of be designated as a Homestead Property and be transferred to
Buffalo area from September 3, 1997 to October 3, 1997, Mr. Fawcett on the condition that the property is cleared and
pursuant to Chapter 316, Article VI of the Code of the City of improved within (6) months and maintained in a sanitary
Buffalo. manner.
PASSED REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
AYES - 13 NOES - 0 DEVELOPMENT
NO.65 NO.68
RESTAURANTDANCINGCLASSIII RESULTOFNEGOTIATIONS
2192NIAGARA 58VIRGINIA,30'NEEFNER
Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, VACANTLOT:30'X90'
please be advised that I have examined the attached ASSESSEDVALUATION:$2,700
application for Restaurant Dancing Class III located at 2192 The Department of Community Development, Division of
Niagara and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an In-Rem, has received a request, to purchase the above
investigation into the premises for which said application for property from Shawn Black, Attorney at Law, 1100 M & T
Restaurant Dancing Class III is being sought and according to Center, 3 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, New York 14203, on behalf
the attached reports from the Fire Department and the Building of Rev. Merle Showers. Rev. Showers intends to acquire 58
Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other Virginia Street (city-owned) together with 220 and 224 Trenton
applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the Police Street (BNRC owned) to build a church for Rev. Showers
Department into the moral character of James H. Williams. congregation.
The report from the Police Department recommending approval The Division of Collections has been contacted and they
is attached hereto for James H. Williams, Harry's Harbour have no objections to the sale. There are no outstanding code
Place Grille, Inc. at 2192 Niagara. This request is submitted violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the
for your consideration and whatever action you deem purchaser.
appropriate. An independent appraisal of the property was conducted
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION by Kushman Appraisal Service, Inc., P.O. Box 828, Buffalo,
New York 14231-0828. They have estimated the fair market
NO.66 value of 58 Virginia Street to be Nine Hundred Dollars
LANGFIELD-SUFFOLKHOMEFUNDS-$245,000 ($900.00). The Division of In-Rem concurs with the appraiser's
The developer will construct (7) new homes on the east estimated value.
side of Suffolk Street, between Langfield Drive and Weston The results of our negotiations are that Rev. Showers has
Avenue. The land is owned by the BMHA, and after the RFP agreed and is prepared to pay Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00)
process, Burke Brothers Construction, Inc. has been chosen for the subject property. He has also agreed to pay for the cost
as the builder. There will be two different models, the of the appraisal, transfer tax, recording fees and cost of the
Heartland (approximately 1,300 sq. ft.), and the Weston legal description.
(approximately 1,400 sq. ft.). Both will be three-bedroom, two- I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the
story homes, with available options such as a family room, sale of 58 Virginia Street to Rev. Showers in the amount of
fireplace, detached garage, etc. Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00). I am further recommending
$100,950 that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary
-$36,000 Total subsidy documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be
$65,950 Purchase price authorized to execute the same.
NOTE: Eligible home buyers will meet 80% of median Mrs. LoTempio moved
income as published by the Department of Housing and Urban That the communication from the Department of
Development. Community Development, dated August 26, 1997, be received
Household Size Income Guideline (80%) and filed; and
1 $22,900 That the offer of Shawn Black, Attorney at Law, on behalf
2 $26,200 of Rev. Merle Showers, in the sum of $900.00 (Nine Hundred
3 $29,450 Dollars) to purchase the property described as 58 Virginia
4 $32,700 Street (city-owned) together with 220 and 224 Trenton Street
5 $35,350 (BNRC owned) to build a church be and hereby is accepted;
6 $37,950 and
7 $45,050 That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be
The anticipated "start-up" time frame for the project will be paid by the purchaser; and
the fall of 1997. That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal
Developer: Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, 300 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York, 14204description shall be paid by the purchaser.
Phone (716) 855-6711 Fax: (716) 855-6761 That the Corporation Counsel shall prepare the necessary
Funding Sources documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be
$490,000 Private mortgage authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms
$246,000 H.O.M.E. of sale upon which the bid was submitted.
$735,000 PASSED
Mrs. LoTempio moved AYES - 13 NOES - 0
That the communication from the Department of
Community Development dated August 21, 1997, be received NO.69
and filed; and PRESIDENTIALHEIGHTSNEWHOUSINGPROGRAM-
That the Commissioner of Community Development be, PHASEIAPPROVALOFLANDDISTRIBUTION
and he hereby is, authorized to release the amount of AGREEMENTM.J.PETERSON/FORBESHOUSINGCO.
$245,000.00 of HOME Funds to the Buffalo Municipal Housing The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency has duly
Authority to assist in the construction of seven (7) new homes designated M.J.Peterson/Forbes Housing Co. as the qualified
on the east side of Suffolk Street, between Langfield Drive and and eligible Redeveloper for the subject project.
Weston Avenue. Please be advised that in accordance with the provisions of
PASSED Article 15 A of the New York State General Municipal Law of
AYES - 13 NOES - 0 the State of New York, it is now necessary for Your
NO.67 Honorable Body to set a date for a public hearing, and to
TRANFEROFTITLE,URBANHOMESTEADPROGRAM direct the publication of the appropriate notice of said
133DURANT(CITYOWNER-VACANTLOT, hearing. In the interest of time and in the anticipation that
DIMENSIONS41.46’BY75’NX85’S) your Honorable Body desires to expedite this matter, I have
The Department of Neighborhoods, Housing & Inspections taken the liberty of preparing the appropriate Resolution
has surveyed the city-owned vacant lot at 133 Durant Street, together with the Notice of Public Hearing for your attention
the parcel is 41' x 75'N x 85'S in dimension; and it has been and action.
determined that this parcel is inappropriate for either the Presented herewith are the following documents:
construction of a new housing or the construction of a public 1. Resolution setting Public Hearing
funds for Architectural design fees. the center.
2. Notice of Public Hearing only by our Department but also the Department of Public
3. Resolution Approving proposed Land Disposition Works will assure strict compliance with the plans, Agreement
4. Proposed Land Disposition Agreement specifications and applicable codes that apply to this project. It
After the Public Hearing is held, your Honorable Body may is my sincere hope that this response satisfies your inquiry.
adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the disposition of REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
the land to M.J.Peterson/Forbes Housing Co., which the City of DEVELOPMENT
Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, has duly designated as being
a qualified and eligible Redeveloper. NO.73
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY REPORTON118E.UTICA
DEVELOPMENT There has been a total of $1,679,119 in funding for the
renovation of the PAL Center at 118 E. Utica as follows:
NO.70 $79,119 in Community Development Block Grant
PRESIDENTIALHEIGHTSNEWHOUSINGPROGRAM- $1,600,000 in city bond funds for renovations made to
PHASEHAPPROVALOFLANDDISTRIBUTION $1,679,119 in total.
AGREEMENTTHEMARRANO/MARCEQUITY The Department of Public Works monitored the
CORPORATION rehabilitation work that was completed at the center.
The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency has duly REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
designated the Marrano/Marc Equity Corporation as the DEVELOPMENT
qualified and eligible Redeveloper for the subject project.
Please be advised that in accordance with the provisions of NO.74
Article 15 A of the New York State General Municipal Law of DEDICATIONOFADDITIONALRIGHT-OF-WAYON
the State of New York, it is now necessary for Your Honorable AMHERSTSTREETFORWEGMANSFOODMARKET
Body to set a date for a public hearing, and to direct the The City Planning Division has reviewed the matter
publication of the appropriate notice of said hearing. In the captioned above and hereby recommends that your Honorable
interest of time and in the anticipation that your Honorable Body Body approve the conveyance of a parcel of land (see attached
desires to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty of description) for the widening of Amherst Street at the site of the
preparing the appropriate Resolution together with the Notice of new Wegmans Market. The additional right-of-way will allow
Public Hearing for your attention and action. for the provision of on-street parking and will not significantly
Presented herewith are the following documents: alter the approved site plan for the market.
1. Resolution setting Public Hearing Mrs. LoTempio moved
2. Notice of Public Hearing That the above communication from the Department of
3. Resolution Approving proposed Land Disposition Community Development dated August 26, 1997, be received Agreement
4. Proposed Land Disposition Agreement and filed; and
After the Public Hearing is held, your Honorable Body may That the Common Council approve the conveyance of a
adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the disposition of parcel of land on Amherst Street and more fully described in
the land to the Marrano/Marc Equity Corporation which the City the attached description, for the widening of Amherst Street at
of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, has duly designated as the site of the new Wegmans Food Market.
being a qualified and eligible Redeveloper. PASSED
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AYES - 13 NOES - 0
DEVELOPMENT
FROMTHECOMMISSIONEROFADMINISTRATION
NO.71 ANDFINANCE
200BLOCKOFPROSPECTAVENUE
LOWERWESTSIDEREDEVELOPMENT-PHASEI NO.75
The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency has duly APPOINTMENT-LABORRELATIONSDIRECTOR
designated the Buffalo Neighborhood Revitalization This is to inform you that I am appointing Brian Stocker of
Corporation, as the qualified and eligible Redeveloper for the 766 Auburn Avenue, Apt. 2, to the position of Director of Labor
subject project. Relations. Brian is currently serving as Deputy Director of
Please be advised that in accordance with the provisions of Labor Relations. The annual salary for the Director's position is
Article 15 A of the New York State General Municipal Law of $58,448.
the State of New York, it is now necessary for Your Honorable Brian has done a terrific job as the de facto head of Labor
Body to set a date for a public hearing, and to direct the Relations since the departure of Greg Joos at the beginning of
publication of the appropriate notice of said hearing. In the February, and I believe he will continue to represent the City's
interest of time and in the anticipation that your Honorable Body interests well going forward.
desires to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty of RECEIVED AND FILED
preparing the appropriate Resolution together with the Notice of
Public Hearing for your attention and action. NO.76
Presented herewith are the following documents: SENIORITYRIGHTSOFBURAEMPLOYEES
1. Resolution setting Public Hearing ITEMNO.,178,C.C.P.APRIL1,1997
2. Notice of Public Hearing This letter is in response to your request from the July 15,
3. Resolution Approving proposed Land Disposition 1997, Civil Service Committee meeting. The recognitioAgreement n of
4. Proposed Land Disposition Agreement seniority rights for any employee is specific to the collective
After the Public Hearing is held, your Honorable Body may bargaining agreement that is applicable for the appointed
adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the disposition of position. In the case of Ronald Sokolowski, he was hired as a
the land to the Buffalo Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation Building Inspector in Local 2651 in September of 1995. He
which the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, has duly previously worked for BURA from May of 1985 to September of
designated as being a qualified and eligible Redeveloper. 1995.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY According to the Local 2651 collective bargaining
DEVELOPMENT agreement, Article 1, Recognition, Section 1. I 1, City Service
Defined, 'for the purpose of this Agreement, the term 'City
NO.72 service' shall include service with the Buffalo Board of
REPORT-118E.UTICA/FRIENDSOFELDERLYCTR. Education, Buffalo Housing Authority, Buffalo Sewer Authority,
ITEMNO.216,C.C.P.7/22/97 the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and any City of Buffalo
In response to the above stated Common Council department or division whose job title is found in the approved
communication I would like to supply your Honorable Body with City salary ordinances."
following Information. The building at 120 East Utica Street is If you have any questions, you can contact, Brian Stocker,
owned by the City of Buffalo. The Contract for the repair and at 5900.
renovation work was let out by the Department of Public REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEEON CIVIL SERVICE
Works. The Contractor performing this work is Claude Mayo.
Mr. Mayo has performed work under City contracts in the past FROMTHECOMMISSIONEROFHUMANSERVICES,
and has performed this work in compliance with applicable PARKSANDRECREATION
codes and job specifications. For the past year inspections of
this work and its progress have been performed by the staff of NO.77
the Division of Inspections, Licenses and Permits. I have been BUFFALOMUSEUMOFSCIENCE
assured by members of my staff that the ceiling problem was #194,C.C.P.JULY22,1997
an isolated incident and was immediately rectified. I would like The Department of Human Services, Parks and Recreation
to assure your Honorable Body that inspections performed not has reviewed the plans 'For the construction of a gate at the
Museum of Science and agrees that the gate will reduce thru Common Council, to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal, Non-
traffic in the parking lot of the museum, thereby reducing the Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of: 4.75 per hr.
chance of a serious injury. Donald Reid, 115 Hayden, Buffalo 14210
We wholeheartedly endorse the plan. Patrick O'Sullivan, 201 Summit Ave., : Buffalo, NY 14214
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION Appointment Effective: July 28, 1997, in the Department of
Common Council, to the Position of Intern II ,Seasonal, Non-
NO.78 Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 4.75 per hr.
ORDINANCEAMENDMENT Matthew Zeigler, 35 Montcalm, Buffalo,N.Y. 14214
#228,C.C.P.JULY22,1997 Appointment Effective: July 30, 1996, in the Department of
The City Forester has reviewed the amendment to Section Common Council to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal
511-146 of Chapter 511 of the Code of the City of Buffalo. We Non-Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 4.75 per hr.
agree, in general, with the amendment Dorothea Walker, 187 Langfield Buffalo NY, 14215
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION Appointment Effective: August 1, 1997 in the Department
of Common Council to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal, Non-
NO.79 Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of: 4.75 per hr.
Appointment effective August 21, 1997 in the Department of Nicholas Korzkowski, 325 Baraga, Buffalo 14220
Human Services, Parks and Recreation, Division of Substance Appointment Effective: August 4, 1997 in the Department
Abuse Services, to the Position of Counselor III, Permanent of Common Council to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal, Non-
Appointment at the: Maximum Starting Salary of $29,982. Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of 4.75 per hr.
Frances Eugene Profitka, 208 West Tupper St., Buffalo 14201 Michael Hoch, 26 Melrose, Buffalo 14220
Appointment Effective: August 11, 1997 in the Department
FROMTHECITYCLERK of Common Council to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal, Non-
Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of $4.75 per hr.
NO.80 Jordan Washington, 226 Bissell, Buffalo, N.Y. 14214
AUTOALLOWANCE Leah A. Kary, 33 Marimont, Buffalo, NY 14220
The following departments have filed the required Appointment Effective: July 7 1997 in the Department of
certificate relative to the granting of automobile transportation Common Council to the Position of Intern III, Seasonal, non-
allowances for employees in their respective departments: competitive at the: flat Starting Salary of $4.75 hr.
City Clerk - Willie E. House Stephen Kulu, 73 Elmhurst Place, Buffalo 14214
RECEIVED AND FILED. Appointment Effective: July 18,1997, in the Department of
Common Council Intern, Division of to the Position of Intern III,
NO.81 Seasonal, Non-Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of: $4.75
LIQUORLICENSEAPPLICATIONS per hr.
Attached hereto are communications from persons Brendon Cacciato, 29 Harvest, Buffalo, NY 14216
applying for liquor licenses from the Erie County Alcohol Appointment Effective July 28, 1997, in the Department of
Beverage Control Board. Common Council, to the Position of Intern III, Seasonal, Non-
Address Business Name Owner's Name Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of: $5.00 per hr.
452 Pearl Street Vodka Haus, Inc. ABC Consulting Andy Rusiniak, 960 Sycamore, Buffalo, NY 14212
Svs. Brandi Alexander, 264 Glenwood Avenue, Buffalo 14208
3259 Bailey Ave. Finley’s Inc. John Miller Appointment Effective: August 22, 1997 in the Department
716 Swan Street Swan Lounge, Inc. Judith Russillo of Common Council Division of to the Position of Intern III,
850 Elk Street Southside Recr.Ctr. Lewis L. Schwartz Seasonal, Non-Competitive at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $5.00
219 W. Ferry St. Stadium Post 1369 Howard Clarkson Melody Gonez, 94 Plymouth Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14204
727 Elmwood Ave. Merlin’s ABC Consulting Appointment Effective: July 28, 1997, in the Department of
Svs. Common Council, to the Position of Intern IV, Seasonal, Non-
41 Virginia Place No Name Given Hoyt & Altair, Inc. Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: $6.00 per hr.
228 Franklin St. 228 Franklin St., Inc. ABC Consulting Katherine Benefanti, 207 Lancaster, Buffalo, NY 14222
Svs. Appointment Effective: August 11, 1997 in the Department
of Common Council to the Position of Intern IV, Seasonal, Non-
NO.82 Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.00 per hr.
LEAVESOFABSENCEWITHOUTPAY Rebecca A. Kelly, 495 Woodlawn Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14208
I transmit herewith notifications received by me, reporting Edwin Padilla Jr., 39 Richmond Ave., Buffalo NY, 14202
the granting of the leaves of absence Appointment Effective: August 18, 1997 in the Department
without pay, in the various departments as listed: of Common Council to the Position of Intern IV, Seasonal, Non-
- Comptroller- JoMarie Barone, Dawn Puglisi Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 6.00 per hr.
- Assessment- Daniel Lombardo Charsleissa King, 182 Brunswick Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14208
- Public Works- Robert Boone, Ronald Karpinski, Christopher Celano, Edward Osiecki Appointment Effective: August 25 , 1997 in the Department
- Police- Louis Kelly, Michele graves, Stephen Schultz, Jammie of Common Council Division of to the Position of Intern IV,
Miller, Michael Szpara, Maureen Oakley, Vanessa Rowe, Sheila Jaskula, Salvatore Polizzi Steven KellermanSeasonal, Non-Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.00 -
- Street Sanitation- David Petruzzi per hr.
- Human Services, Parks/Recreation- Frances Profitka Kenneth J. Stroud Sr., 139 Arden Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215
- General Services- Susan Dari Appointment Effective August 26,1997 in the Department
RECEIVED AND FILED. of Common Council Division of to the Position of Intern IV,
Seasonal, Non-Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.00
NO.83 per hr.
REPORTSOFATTENDANCE Jeffrey Dickman, 301 Roesch Ave., Buffalo, 14207
I transmit herewith communications received by me, from Appointment Effective: July 24, 1997, in the Department of
the various boards, commissions, Common Council to the Position of Intern V, Seasonal, Non-
agencies and authorities reporting the membership attendance Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: $8.00 per hr.
at their respective meetings: Nicole Notaro, 41 Holmes Ave., Buffalo, 14207
Buffalo Sewer Authority Appointment Effective: August 11, 1997 in the Department
RECEIVED AND FILED. of Common Council Division of to the Position of Intern V,
Seasonal, Non-Competitive, at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 8.00
NO.84 per hr.
NOTICESOFAPPOINTMENTS-COUNCILINTERNS David A. Maciejewski , 170 West Utica, Buffalo, NY 14222
I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council Appointment Effective: August 11, 1997, in the Department
Intern. of Common Council, to the Position of Intern V, Seasonal, Non-
Mrs. LoTempio moved the approval of the appointments to Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: 8.00 per hr.
the position of Council Intern. Mona Gault, 135 Strauss, Buffalo, NY 14212
ADOPTED.
Appointment Effective: July 7 1997 in the Department of NO.85
Common Council Division of to the Position of Intern II APPOINTMENTS-MAYOR'SYOUTHOPPORTUNITY&
Seasonal, non-competitive, at the: flat Starting Salary of: $4.75 EMPLOYMENT
hr. I transmit herewith appointments made in the Mayor's Youth
Angela McNeil, 662 East Utica Street, Buffalo 14211 Opportunities and Employment Programs.
Rokki Coleman, 79 Mercer Street, Buffalo 14214 RECEIVED AND FILED.
Appointment Effective: July 21, 1997, in the Department of Appointment Effective: July 7, 1997 in the Department of
Mayor's Office Division of Youth Opportunity and Employment Candace M. Lawson, 112 Best St., Buffalo, NY 14209
Program to the Position of Intern II Appointment Effective August 5, 1997 in the Department of
Seasonal, at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 4.75 Mayor's Office, Division of Youth Opportunity & Intern
O'Toole, Dennis, 186 Whitehall Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 Program, to the Position of Intern IV, Temporary
Watts, Jameel, 433 Koons Ave., Buffalo, NY 14211 at the: Flat Starting Salary of $ 6. 00
Dennis Taylor, 214 Linden Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Maureen Danahy, 151 Summit Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214
Rachel Maccagnano, 229 Summit Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214
Otis Stevens, 165 Blaine Ave., Buffalo, NY 1420 NO.86
Roxanne Carey, 136 Avery, Buffalo, NY 14216 NOTICESOFAPPOINTMENTS-SEASONAL/FLAT
Louis Carey, 136 Avery, Buffalo, NY 14216 I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting
Appointment Effective July 14,1997 in the Department of seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various
Mayor's Office ,Division of Youth Opportunity and Employment departments.
Program, to the Position of Intern II RECEIVED AND FILED.
Seasonal, at the Flat Starting Salary: $ 4.75 per hr. DEPARTMENTOFSTADIUM&AUDITORIUM
Charles Nagel Jr., 245 Esser Street, Buffalo,N.Y. 14207 Appointment Effective: August .12, 1997
DeWhane Romer, 218 Box Street, Buffalo, NY 14215 in the Department of-Stadium and Auditorium
Shannon Daniels. 706 Sherman. Buffalo, NY 14208 Division of-North AmeriCare Park
Cari Fullenweider, 65 Lemon Street, Buffalo, NY 14204 to the Position of Laborer I, Seasonal, at the Flat
Shaketa Redden, 60 Lemon Street, Buffalo, NY 14204 Starting Salary of $ 6.22
Carla Abram, 1 Broadway,, Buffalo, NY 14202 Kevin McAllister, 424 Dorrance Ave., Buffalo, 14218
James Law, 21 Carl Street, Buffalo, NY 14215 Appointment Effective: August 15, 1997
Elisha Shaw, 1460 Michigan Ave.,Buffalo, NY 14209 in the Department of Stadium and Auditorium
Damien Warren, 12 Warring, Buffalo, NY 1421 Division of North AmeriCare Park to the Position of Laborer I
Nelson Watson, 100 Butter, Buffalo, NY 14208 Seasonal, at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 6.22
Mark R. Gist, 91 Walden, Buffalo, NY 14211 Dennis Vitale, 143 Saranac Avenue, Buffalo, 14216
Shamara Burt, 90 Winslow, Buffalo, NY 14208 DEPARTMENTOFPUBLICWORKS
Shreeta Wright, 77 Winslow, Buffalo, NY 14208 Appointment Effective 7-28-97 in the Department of Public
Amy Nicholson, 165 Orleans St., Buffalo, NY 14215 Works, Division of Engineering, to the position of Clerk
Nasan Hayes, 176 Floss Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 Seasonal, at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 5. 20
Juliene Moore, 305 Dearborn St.,Buffalo, NY 14207 Helen A. Miranda, 7 Susan Lane, Buffalo, NY 14220
Naadia Seabrook, 253 Northland Ave., :Buffalo, NY 14208 Appointment Effective: August 11, 1997 in the Department of
Nnenna Muhammad, 5 Walden Ave.,, Buffalo, NY 14211 Public Works Division of' Engineering to the position of Laborer
Christian Lockwood, 706 Sherman St., Buffalo, NY 14203 I, Seasonal, at the Flat Starting Salary of: $6.22/hour
Dewayne Solomon, 218 Box St., Buffalo, NY 14211 Carmen T. Pace, 328 Grant Street, Buffalo 14213
Sheena Hill, 22 Sussex St., Buffalo, NY 14215 DEPARTMENTOFSTREETSANITATION
Jason Robinson, 18 Beverly Rd.,Buffalo, NY 14208 Appointment Effective: August 4, 1997 in the Department of'
Brown, Robin, 320 Koons Ave., Buffalo, NY 14211 Street Sanitation, to the position of Laborer II, Seasonal, at the
Hobbs, Kevin, 69 Thornton Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 flat starting Salary of $ 6.92 hr
Russell Greene, 74 St. Louis, Buffalo, NY 14211 Terry Freeman, 410 Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY 14204
Jesse Hughes, 223 Laurel St., Buffalo, NY 14208 Mark W. McKinnon, 325 Auburn Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213
Ariel Wagstaff, 45 Gesl, Buffalo, NY 14214 Matthew B. O'Grady, 212 Summit, Buffalo, NY 14214
Nina Daughtry, 4 Wade Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214 Joseph Palmeri, 93 Erb Street, Buffalo NY 14215
Tarik Coble, 5 Verdun Ave.,Buffalo, NY 14214 James E. Quinn, 723 McKinley Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14220
Faith Shaw, 460 Michigan Ave.,Buffalo, NY 14209 David M. Taylor, 471 Minnesota Ave.,Buffalo, NY 14215
Crehan, James, 96 Shenandoah Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 John C. Taylor, 214 Linden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216
Lewis, Shatikqua :342 Starin Ave. :Buffalo, NY 14216 Edward Tooles, 26 Rose Street, Buffalo, NY 14204
Clouden, Timothy :100 Parkview Ave. :Buffalo, NY 14210 Christopher Fahey, 46 Juniata Pl. Buffalo, NY 142 10
Hunley, Carl :911 Northampton :Buffalo, NY 14211 DEPARTMENTOFADMINISTRATION&FINANCE
Appointment Effective July 17, 1997 in the Department of Appointment Effective: August 4, 1997 in the Department of
Mayors Office, Division of Youth Opportunity and Employment Administration and Finance Division of Parking Enforcement to
Program to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal the Position of Clerk, Seasonal, at the Flat Starting Salary of:
at the Flat Starting Salary of $4.75 per hr. $5.22
Anthony Majewski,: 497 Hinman, Buffalo, NY 14207 Donald Palmer, 31 Philadelphia Street, Buffalo 14207
Michelle Malesky 462 East Buffalo, NY 14207 Amy Chimento, 120 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo 14213
Appointment Effective: July 21 , 1997 in the Department of Appointment Effective: August 11, 1997 in the Department of
Mayor's Office, Division of Youth opportunity and Employment Administration and Finance, Division of Parking Enforcement
Program to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal to the Position of Parking Enforcement Officer
at the Flat Starting Salary of $4.75 Seasonal, at the Flat Starting Salary of: $6.22
David Lias, 69 Flordia, Buffalo, NY 14201 Alfred Jaycox Jr., 17 Barry Place, Buffalo 14213
Avril dePagter, 518 Richmond Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222 Appointment Effective: August 18, 1997 in the Department of
Otis Stephens, 165 Blaine Ave, Buffalo, NY 1420 Administration and Finance Division of Parking Enforcement to
DeShawn Ellington, 26 Woltz Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211 the Position of Laborer I, Seasonal, at the Flat Starting Salary
Philip Nasca, 99 Middlesex Rd., Buffalo, NY 14216 of: $6.22
Roxanne L. Carey, 136 Avery, Buffalo,NY 14216 Michael Pinelli Jr., 485 Fargo Avenue, Buffalo 14213
Louis M. Carey, 136 Avery Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 DEPARTMENTOFHUMANSERVICES,PARKS&
Appointment Effective:7/24/97 in the Department of Mayor's RECREATION
Office Division of Youth Opportunity and Employment Appointment Effective: July 31, 1997 in the Department of
Program, to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal, Human Services, Parks & Recreation, Division of Youth, to the
at the Flat Starting Salary of $4.75 Position of Lifeguard, Seasonal, at the Flat Starting Salary of: $
Cooke, Anna, 454 Vorhees Ave., Buffalo, NY14214 5.20 p/h
Appointment Effective: 7/28/97 in the Department of Mayo’s Gracie M. Stotts, 191 Hodge, Buffalo 14209
Office, Division of Youth Opportunity and Employment Appointment Effective: August 4, 1997 in the Department of
Program, to the Position of Intern II, Seasonal, Human Services, Parks & Recreation, Division of Recreation to
at the Flat Starting Salary $4.75 the Position of Supervising Lifeguards
Amy Nicholson 165 Orleans St. Buffalo, NY 14215 seasonal, at the Flat starting salary of $ 5.98
Justin Varner, 117E.Utica, buffalo, NY 14205 Melissa Smith, 239 Wallace, Buffalo 14216
Charles DeSimmons, 201 LaSalle, Buffalo, NY 14214 Appointment Effective: July 22, 1997 in the Department of
McGowen, Charles, 1010 Smith, Buffalo, NY 14212 Human Services, Parks & Recreation, Division of Youth
Appointment Effective: August 1, 1997 in the Department of to the Position of Supervisor, Temporary, at the Flat
Mayor's Office, Division of Youth Opportunity & Intern Program Starting Salary of: $ 5.60 p/h
to the Position of Intern III, Seasonal Maryanne Nowadly, 188 O'Connell, Buffalo 14210
at the: Flat ,Starting Salary of $ 5.00 Appointment Effective: July 29, 1997 in the Department of
Rachel Williams, 121 Burke Drive, Buffalo, NY 14215 Human Services, Parks & Recreation Division of Youth
Appointment Effective: 8/4/97 in the Department of to the Position of Supervisor, Temporary, at the Flat
Mayor's office, Division of Youth opportunity and Employment Starting Salary of: $ 5.60 p/h
Program, to the Position of Intern II Patricia Dalton-Gauthier, 225 Brinkman, Buffalo 14211
Seasonal, at the: Flat starting Salary of $4.75 Lederise Curry, 235 Brinkman, Buffalo 14211
Appointment effective July 31,1997 in the Department of Christopher J. Gerace, 80 Livingston.,Buffalo, NY 14213
Human services, Division of Recreation to the position of Jeffrey M. Giallella, 103 Shenandoah, Buffalo, NY 14220
Laborer II, Seasonal, at the flat starting salary of $6.92 Timothy J. Rooney, 557 Marilla Street, Buffalo, NY 14220
James Williams, 95 Wingate Avenue, Buffalo 14216 Jeff R. Weyand, 103 Weimer Street, Buffalo, NY 14206
Appointment effective August 1, 1997 in the department of Matthew J. Mulhern, 104 D Elmhurst,.,Buffalo, NY 14216
Human Services, Division of Recreation to the position of Terrence Supples, 80 Cable St., Buffalo, NY 14206
Laborer II, Seasonal, at the flat starting salary of $ 6.92 Thomas R. Whelan, 25 Olcott Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220
Greg Dudek, 117 Winston, Buffalo 14216 Michael L. Stanton, 447 Prospect., Buffalo, NY 14201
Appointment effective August 04,1997in the Department of Kevin P. Kindzierski, 71 Crestwood, Buffalo, NY 14216
Human Services, Division of Parks to the position of Laborer II, Stephen P. Schulz, 58 Groveland, Buffalo, NY 14214
Seasonal, at the Flat starting salary of $6.92 Joseph A. Fahey, 45 Juniata, Buffalo, NY 14210
Lance Woods, 141 E Amherst, Buffalo 14214 Peter C. Nigrelli, 160 Bloomfield, Buffalo, NY 14220
Appointment Effective August 18, 1997 in the Department of Sandra M. Sisti, 4 W. Fleming , Buffalo, NY 14206
Human Services, Division of Senior Citizen to the position of Jamie A. Miller, 83 Shoreham, Buffalo, NY 14216
Laborer II, Seasonal, at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 6.92 pr. hr Terrance A. McKnight, 55 Bame Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215
Stanley Gasak 981 Niagara St., Buffalo, NY 14213 Jose A. Colon, 51 Verdi Walk #9, Buffalo, NY 14201
Appointment Effective August 25 ,1997 in the Department of Rita Ruffin, 605 LaSalle Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215
Human Services, Parks & Recreation, Division of Youth John F. Abrams, 206 Swan St., Buffalo, NY 14204
to the Position of Attendant, Temporary, at the Flat Stacy E. Lewis, 718 Eggert Road, Buffalo, NY 14215
Starting Salary of: $ 4.75 p/h Daniel Cusella, 23 Mariemont, Buffalo, NY 14216
Ronique Workman, 487 Highgate, Buffalo 14215 Robert P. Macey, 698 Tacoma Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
Michael Wojciechowski, 87 Gorski, Buffalo 14206 Robert P. Sheridan, 311 Sterling Ave.,Buffalo, NY 14216
June Parks, 126 Wende, Buffalo 14211 Mark J. Alberti, 19 Hirschbeck St., Buffalo, NY 14212
DEPARTMENTOFGENERALSERVICES Deidre L. Carswell, 351 Newburgh Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215
Appointment Effective August 18, 1997 in the Department Of Valerie D. Hooks 444 Wyoming Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215
General services, Division of Inventory & Stores to the Position Daniel Cusella, 23 Mariemont, Buffalo, NY 14216
Of Laborer II, Seasonal, at the flat Starting Salary of $ 6.92 Appointment Effective: August 25, 1997 in the Department of:
Traci Dandridge, 60 Glor, Buffalo, NY 14207 Police, to the Position of., Cellblock Attendant, Contingent
Permanent, at the Minimum Starting Salary of
NO.87 $ 23,622
APPOINTMENTS-TEMPORARY, Christopher W. Dill, 362 Military Road, Buffalo, NY 14207
PROVISIONALORPERMANENT Appointment Effective: August 17, 1997 in the Department of:
I transmit herewith Appointments in the various Police, to the Position of: Senior Cellblock Attendant,
departments made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional or Temporary, at the: Minimum Starting Salary of $ 25,891
Permanent) and for Appointments at the Maximum (as per Dwight Daniels, 86 Zelmer Street, Buffalo, New York 14211
contract requirements) . Appointment Effective: August 18, 1997 in the Department of'.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. Police to the Position of: Report Technician, Permanent
DEPARTMENTOFAUDIT&CONTROL at the: Minimum Starting Salary of $ 23,705
Appointment Effective: August 11, 1997 In the Department of: Rosemary Fricano, 178 Stratford Road, Buffalo, NY 14216
Audit and Control Division of: Audit to the Position of: Assistant Appointment Effective: August 18, 1997 in the Department of
Auditor ,Provisional, at the Minimum Starting Salary of.- Police to the Position of Report Technician, Contingent
$28,298. Permanent, at the Minimum Starting Salary of $ 23,705
Lauren Panaro, 5 Crestwood, Buffalo, NY 14216 Rene L. Granda, 235 Abbott, Apt. #3, Buffalo, NY 14220
DEPARTMENTOFASSESSMENT Appointment Effective: August 18, 1997 in the Department of.
Appointment Effective August 20, 1997 in the Department of Police, to the Position of Assistant Corporation Counsel
Assessment to the Position of Assessment Clerk, Permanent, Permanent, at the Minimum Starting Salary of $ 48,566
at the Minimum salary of $22,884 Robert E. Pearman, 175 Depew Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214-
Daniel P. Lombardo, 116 Bidwell Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14213 DEPARTMENTOFFIRE
DEPARTMENTOFPUBLICWORKS Appointment Effective August 17, 1997 in the Department of
Appointment Effective 8-18-97 in the Department of Public Fire, to the Position of Fire Lieutenant, Permanent,
Works, Division of Engineering, to the position of Drafting at the flat Starting Salary of $49,769
Technician, Temporary, at the Minimum Starting Salary of: $ Anthony Liberatore, 121 Wingate Ave., Buffalo, 14216
25,416.00 Appointment Effective August 17, 1997 in the Department of
Daniel Lombardo, 116 Bidwell Pkwy.,Buffalo, NY 14222 Fire to the Position of Fire Lieutenant, permanent-contingent.,
Appointment Effective July 21, 1997 in the Department of at the flat starting Salary of $49,769
Public Works ,Division of Engineering, to the position of Senior Kenneth Rivera, 148 Auburn Avenue, Buffalo, 14213
Engineering Aide, Temporary, at the Minimum DEPARTMENTOFCOMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT
starting salary of $ 26,798 Appointment Effective: August 4, 1997 in the Department of
Thomas C. LoTempio, 59 Shoshone St., Buffalo, NY 14214 Community Development, Division of Inspections, Licenses , &
DEPARTMENTOFHUMANSERVICES Permits, to the position of building Inspector, Temporary
PARKS&RECREATION at the Minimum Starting Salary of$34,654
:
Appointment Effective August 18, 1997 in the Department
David Petruzzi, 24 Fairchild PI., Buffalo, New York 14216
of , Human Services, Parks and Recreation, Division of
DEPARTMENTOFSTREETSANITATION
Substance Abuse Services, to the position of Art Program
Appointment effective July 31, 1997 in the Department of
Aide, Temporary, at the Flat Starting Salary of $10.00/hrr
Street Sanitation , to the position of refuse Contract
Jerel Williams, 975 East Ferry, Buffalo 14211
Coordinator, Provisional, at the Minimum Starting salary of
Appointment Effective August 11,1997 in the Department of
$23,705.
Human Services, Parks and Recreation, Division of Substance
Hazzan, Eli, 75 Cheltenham Drive, Buffalo, NY 14216
Abuse Services, to the position of account clerk
DEPARTMENTOFHUMANSERVICES,PARKS
typist,Provisional, at the Minimum Starting Salary of
RECREATION
$22,884.00
Appointment Effective July 28, 1997
Louann Loubert, 906 Prospect Avenue, Buffalo 14213
in the Department of Human Services, Parks and Recreation
Appointment Effective: August 7, 1997
Division of Substance Abuse Services, to the Position of
in the Department of Human Services, Parks & Recreation
Account Clerk-Typist, Temporary, at the Minimum
Division of Youth, to the Position of Supervisor, Temporary
Starting Salary of $ 22,884.00
at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 5.60 p/h
Ramona L. Lee, 141 Brunswick Blvd., Buffalo 14208
Rita Mazur, 894 South Park, Buffalo 14210
Appointment Effective: July211997in the Department of
,
DEPARTMENTOFPOLICE
Human Services, Division of Senior Citizens, to the Position of
Appointment Effective: July 31, 1997 in the Department of:
Senior Citizen Aide, Temporary, at the Minimum Starting Salary
Police, to the Position of Police Officer, Permanent, at the:
of: $
21,916.
Minimum Starting Salary of $ 31,792
Deborah Gavazzo, 201 W. Ferry,Buffalo, NY14213
Michael J. Doctor, 70 Hanson Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220
DEPARTMENTOFGENERALSERVICES
Sean P. Doctor, 70 Hanson Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220
Appointment Effective September 2, 1997
Marc S. Jerabek, 61 Densmore, Buffalo, New York 14220
in the Department of General Services
Michael D. Long, 885 Fitzgerald St.,Buffalo, NY 14210
Division of Purchase to the position of Junior Buyer
Edmond J. Labby, Jr., 59 Remoleno., Buffalo, NY 14220
Permanent, at the Starting Salary of: $27,805.00
Sean K. Buth, 88 Sage St., Buffalo, New York 14210
Adrian Guadalupe, 84 Mariner St,Buffalo, NY 14201
Information and Audit Reports, section 17.01 (b) of the
NON-OFFICIALCOMMUNICATIONS,PETITIONSANDOperating Agreement dated May 10, 1995 between Crossroads
REMONSTRANCES Arena, LLC (CALLC), City of Buffalo, County of Erie, New York
State Urban Development Corporation, Buffalo Urban Renewal
NON-OFFICIALCOMMUNICATIONS Agency and Erie County Industrial Development Agency,
enclosed please find unaudited financial statements of CALLC
NO.88 for the nine months ended May 31, 1997.
ABCHARDWARE&RENTAL Should you have any questions, please call me at (716) 855-
CITYPURCHASINGPRACTICES-REQUESTBIDSTO 4570.
BESENTTOBUFFALOVENDORS REFERRED TO THE TASK FORCE ON
I'm writing to you regarding the current City practices of STADIUM/AUDITORIUM.
purchasing; not just in the Division of Purchase, but perhaps
within your own office. NO.91
In the past couple of years, ABC Hardware & Rental has been LANDLOCATEDAT46CYPRESS
asked on a regular basis to contribute to events which are My name is Luvenia Emanuel and I reside at 330 Pine Street in
taking place promote certain areas or groups within the City of Buffalo, NY. I am interested in homesteading and if that is not
Buffalo. Some of ABC Hardware & Rental's most recent at all possible I would have to consider purchasing the land
contributions include: located at 46 Cypress.
The Mayor's Impact Team 800 gallons of ServiStar paint The land itself is just a small area that I am sure the City would
donated. *The City of Buffalo Birthday Party; ten tents not be able to build any house or business on this property. I
donated. *Brush Up Buffalo; two tents and many ladders and have kept this land clear of debris and have maintained the
scaffolding donated. *Juneteenth; free attended Bounce upkeep of the land for the last ten years.
Room for the children. Stand for Children - Child and Please contact me as I would as stated above would be
Family Days; donated helium tank and other items. Jefferson interested in fencing my property and would like to be able to
Art Festival; donated two tents, Bounce Room, Du Tank, fence the land located adjacent to my property.
concession machines, and scaffolding. *First Night Out; Should you like to speak with me on this matter, please feel
donated a Bounce Room, Dunk Tank, and concession free to call me at 842-1407 or my day number 847-3481 (from
machines. *BIind Association's Corporate Stationary Bike 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
Challenge; donated tents, Bounce Room and concession Thank you for your time and consideration.
machines. *Block Club Parties we've participated in, and REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE,
donated numerous items to manyblock clubs in the City of CORPORATION COUNSEL AND COMPTROLLER.
Buffalo.
ABC Hardware & Rental is not asking to be recognized for NO.92
these contributions. We participate because we care about the ERIECOUNTYLEGISLATURE
City. We just want you to know that though we're not Rich RESOLUTIONFORMUNICIPALCOOPERATION-
Products or M&T Bank, we feel ABC does a lot as a small COORDINATIONFORREPAIROFKENMOREAVENUE
business to support the effort to better City of Buffalo. All ABC Attached please find a resolution from the Erie County
wants is a fair chance at getting the business that comes from Legislature calling for municipal cooperation in the coordination
your office - rather than another rental company supply house, for any and all future repairs to Kenmore Avenue.
or hardware store outside the City limits. Whatever your needs REFERRED TO THE COUNTY/CITY CONSOLIDATION
are for your community, consider allowing ABC to help. COMMITTEE.
The competition out there with publicly traded companies like
Home Depot, Builders Square, Walmart, and Target are NO.93
creating ma challenges for small businesses. These types of ERIECOUNTYLEGISLATURE
retail giants draw the consumers away from small businesses; FUNDING-JOINTCITY/COUNTYCOMPREHENSIVE
and through excellent marketing plans, slowly strangle many ARCHIVALSYSTEM
small businesses out of existence. Attached please find a resolution from the Erie
Mr Williams, If you have any influence over who the City bids County Legislature authorizing The County Budget Director to
are sent to, I would appreciate R if you would let the appropriate release $5,000 as Erie County's contribution for the Joint
people in t Division of Purchase, or your own office, know that County/City Comprehensive Archival System.
they should consider sending more bids out to the small REFERRED TO THE COUNTY/CITY CONSOLIDATION
businesses in the City of Buffalo that help support City COMMITTEE.
programs, events, and the neighborhoods - particularly ABC
Hardware & Rental. NO.94
Sometimes change is difficult; but, the reality is we must MILLARDFILLMOREHEALTHSYSTEM
continue to change and improve to better the City. ABC BANNERTOCELEBRATE125THANNIVERSARY-
Hardware & Rental is independent franchise locally owned with CARLTONNEARWASHINGTON
three stores serving the City of Buffalo. ABC is also part of the This year Millard Fillmore Health System celebrates its 125th
TrueServe Corporation, a 6.5 bill dollar company which owns anniversary. As part of our celebration, we would like to hang
ServiStar and True Value hardware stores. With that buying 30" x 72" vinyl banners on lampposts surrounding our various
power and 78,000 items, I believe we can competitive if given a facilities. The banners will display our system logo and 125th
chance. anniversary logo using our system colors-, blue and white
Mr. Williams, Please do your part to encourage your office, (design sample attached). We would like the banners to be on
friends, and purchasing agents to support City of Buffalo display from approximately September until November, 1997.
businesses to make We request the City's permission to use one lampost on
better Buffalo. Thank you. Carlton St. near Millard Fillmore Health System's Corporate
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, Office at 901 Washington St.
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONER Please call me with your approval or if you have any questions.
OF GENERAL SERVICES AND CORPORATION My number is 843-7536. Thank you.
COUNSEL. RECEIVED AND FILED.
NO.89 NO.95
BEDC JAMESMORGAN
ORDINANCE-ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTZONE RESPONSIBILITYPLACINGOFSIGNSATLIBRARIES
Please file the attached ordinance authorizing the Economic Enclosed is a scanned and reduced copy of a
Development Zone/Zone Equivalent Area Certifying Officer to resolution passed by the Legislature of Erie County. We have
approve certain business relocations, as amended with the the 18 in. X 24 in. steel signs for posting on the library
Common Council for approval. buildings in the City of Buffalo. These are donated signs and
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY become the property of the library system when delivered. The
DEVELOPMENT. signs say "Community Drug Free Zones" with a statement at
the bottom that they are provided by the Free and Accepted
NO.90 Masons of the State of New York. Two pre-drilled signs are
CROSSROADSARENA,LLC provided for each library building.
CALLC- I need to know who is responsible for the maintenance
UNAUDITEDFINANCIALSTATEMENTSFOR of the library buildings so that we can deliver the signs to the
NINEMONTHSENDEDMAY31,1997 appropriate person within the appropriate agency of the Buffalo
In accordance with Article XVII- Financial Statements, City Government. Any help that you can provide will be
gratefully appreciated. COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS.
NO.101
NO.96 TCIOFNEWYORKINC.
NYSOFFICEOFREALPROPERTYSERVICES CHANNELLINE-UPCHANGES
CERTIFICATEOFFINALADJUSTEDBASETCI of Buffalo would like to inform you of an upcoming notice
PROPORTIONSFORTHE1997ASSESSMENTROLL that will be included in our customers' August 2 1, September 2
I, William W. Crotty, Assistant Director of Equalization and September 9 bills. This bill insert will serve to notify our
Support Services, hereby certify that on August 20, 1997 the customers of changes in our channel Iine-up, scheduled to
State Board of Real Property Services established final take place on or after October 15, 1997.
adjusted base proportions for the classes and portions listed In the coming months, TCI will launch a new digital
below on the 1997 assessment roll of the City of Buffalo: entertainment service called Digital Cable, which will allow TCI
PORTION HOMESTEAD NONHOMESTEAD to offer our customers more than 40 digital channels of quality
entertainment and informational programming. TCI will
City of Buffalo 50.0657495 49.9342505 announce details of Digital Cable's special features, packages
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. and rates closer to the launch date.
In order for TCI to be able to offer our customers the choice of
NO.97 these additional channels, it is necessary to make a few
PROPOSEDCOMMUNICATIONTOWERORDINANCEchanges in our current channel lineup, which will create the
CHAPTER103,ARTICLEV11 channel space needed to offer Digital Cable. TCI is sensitive
CHAPTER511(ZONING),ARTICLEXXIX to the issues that may arise from charmer changes, however,
On behalf of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation I wish to offer we have excercised caution and feel we have protected the
the following comments on the above proposed ordinance. integrity of our program offerings. On or after October 15, the
Niagara Mohawk shares what appears to be the City's intent in following programming services will be deleted from their
this ordinance - namely to promote competition while current analog channel positions, and many will be provided as
minimizing the visual and aesthetic impact on the City of part of our Digital Cable offering:
Buffalo and its residents. Niagara Mohawk presently maintains ANALOG CHANNEL DELETIONS (EFFECTIVE 10/15/97
a number of transmission facilities within the City of Buffalo
which, due to their height and strength of construction, may SERVICE CHANNEL#
provide excellent locations for communication antennas while Request 2 Pay-Per-View 57
minimizing the visual blight on the City. To facilitate such Request 4 Pay-Per-View 59
utilization, we feel it would be helpful to amend the proposed Action Pay-Per-View 60
ordinance as follows (new matter is in italics): Spice Pay-Per-View 61
Add to definitions: The Box Pay-Per-View 61
ELECTRIC UTILITY TRANSMISSION
Home Shopping Network (HSN) will no longer be available
POLES OR TOWERS - Structures used by electric utilities to
part-time on Channel 49. It will remain full time on Channel 95.
transmit high voltage electricpower and which are generally
In addition to the above programming deletions, the following
taller and of stronger construction than 'utility poles' which are
programming will be re-located to new channel positions in
used for distribution of lower voltage electric power.
preparation for
Additionally, we suggest that Section 511-158(B) be amended Digital Cable:
as follows (new matter is in italics): CHANNEL RELOCATIONS
B. Communication towers or antennas that are SERVICE MOVED FROM NEW CHANNEL
proposed to be mounted or attached on existing communication CMT - Country Music TV
towers, buildings, [or] structures or 57 58
electric utility transmission
E! Television 60 58
shall be permitted in any R district ....
poles or towers
Fit TV 59 49
Thank you for allowing us to comment on this legislation.
(shared part-time with MSG)
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
Request 58 57
TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
TCI of Buffalo understands that decisions to delete cable
programming from our line-up affect certain segments of our
NO.98
customer base; however, such decisions are absolutely
T.PALMER
necessary and inevitable at certain times. We never delete any
PETITIONTOREZONE155SUMMERSTREET(ITEMNO.
service from our line-up without careful and considerable
144,C.C.P.MAY27,1997)
deliberation. By choosing to remove three part-time pay-per-
Attached is verification from T. Palmer submitting his petition to
view channels, The Box, and our part-time Home Shopping
rezone 155 Summer Street with the Erie County Clerk's Office
Network, we feel we did our best to have the least amount of
on August 19, 1997.
impact to our customers.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
As soon as it becomes available, we will send you additional
information regarding and all of the details about
Digital Cable
NO.99
this entertainment breakthrough. As we are not deleting any
ROSWELLPARK
services which are included in our Basic or Expanded Basic
MAJORMODERNIZATIONPROGRAM
packages, our rates will not be adjusted, however, an
M/WBEMINORITYPARTICIPATION
adjustment may be reflected 'in our 1998 rate calculations.
Enclosed please find information regarding minority
Until that time, you are welcome to contact me at 843-8090 if
participation statistics and a current project progress overview.
you have any questions about Digital Cable. Enclosed is a
If you have any questions about this report do not hesitate to
brochure our customers will be receiving on
call our office. Thank you. Digital Cable.
RECEIVED AND FILED. As always, TCI of New York, Inc. is committed to providing the
City of Buffalo with quality information and entertainment
NO.100 services arid the best value through superior customer
JAMEST.SANDORO satisfaction.
REQUESTCHANGEOFPARKINGRESTRICTIONS- REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
SENECASTREET TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
This is a request from my business Buffalo Motor Car, from
Belt Maintenance and from Seneca Plumbing. Since Seneca NO.102
'Street has been changed to A two way street, we have found it TCIOFNEWYORK
difficult and dangerous for our trucks and vehicles entering and RESPONSETOTHECITYOFBUFFALOLETTER
exiting our driveways on Seneca Street. We ask that the DOT REGARDINGASPECIALTELECOMMUNICATIONS
please change the parking restrictions in the area in front of our COMMITTEERESOLUTION197,C.C.P.JULY8,1997TCI
business to NO STANDING ANY TIME. More specifically, we FRANCHISECOMMITMENTS.
ask that there be no standing on the north side of Seneca from We appreciate the opportunity to provide the City of Buffalo
Butler Alley to Elmira Alley on the south side from the No with a review of the Franchise Renewal Agreement which was
Standing sign which is twenty feet west of 211 Seneca to the awarded in December, 1995.
light pole at 237 Seneca TCI of New York, Inc. (TCI) remains steadfast in meeting its
If you would like to look at the area before forwarding to DOT, franchise commitments, and maintains that we are in
please let me know. I can show you during a week day, what substantial compliance with them. TCI is committed to
impact it has on our businesses. developing and maintaining a modem cable system which
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, meets the needs of the community, our cable television
customers and our increasingly competitive market. We City of Buffalo with unnecessary capital expense, or
continue to optimize the effective channel capacity and disrupt traffic or neighborhoods while maintaining a
program delivery for our customers, utilizing the most cost technologically advanced operating system. Deployment
efficient methods to provide them with the highest quality of of digital services will also accelerate the time frame in
diverse services. which customers could receive an increased amount of
Addressed below are the items noted in the Resolution adopted activated AND programmed channels, as contemplated
by the City of Buffalo on July 8, 1997, as follows: under the current franchise agreement.
1. TCI and Adelphia Communications Corporation are v) TCI will launch digital video compression services in the
negotiating a joint venture partnership which will provide the fourth quarter of 1997. The launch of the digital services
City of Buffalo and the metropolitan Buffalo area with a will meet the franchise commitments before the
consistent, unified, and integrated approach to managing the December 31, 1998 date and will provide greater
information and entertainment delivered to customers via the programming selection before the dates outlined in the
cable system. It is proposed at this time that Adelphia Franchise Agreement. The launch of digital video
Communications, or an affiliate thereof, be the managing entity services will provide the City of Buffalo and its cable
of the venture. For clarification, Tele-Communications, Inc. is customers with a technologically enhanced and a
not the entity involved in the joint venture partnership, rather, competitive economic operating system that will not
TCI of New York, Inc. (Buffalo); TCI of Pennsylvania, Inc., encumber the cable customers in the City of Buffalo with
(Erie); and TCI Cablevision of Ohio, Inc., (Ashtabula) are the cost of a system rebuild to 750 megahertz. We have
anticipated to be the relevant parties. As more specifics of the estimated that the rebuild would cost an approximate $24
relationship between the parties are developed, the City will to $30 million, which would increase our current cable
receive additional information accordingly. customers' bill by approximately $7.00 per month not
2.To the degree required by the Franchise, and consistent with including normal operating rate increases. Our current
applicable Federal and State law, the City of Buffalo will be economic model does not support a 750 MHz rebuild, but
provided information relating to the joint venture and asked to rather supports a more efficient 450 MHz technical
consent to a franchise transfer. Adelphia is an unquestioned platform with digital video compression technology as
quality provider of entertainment and information services in outlined. We remain committed to launching digital video
Western New York, is well respected nationally and has compression technology which will assist in providing rate
consistently met its customers' expectations. It is logical that integrity for our customers.
one entity serving the greater Buffalo metropolitan area as a vi) The Talmey-Drake research discloses that cable
single integrated and unified organization, will be able to customers today feel it is preferable to upgrade the
provide greater quality and consistency of customer service, system using digital video compression, by a margin of 4
better packaging and marketing of products, as well as a to 1, (68 % vs. 15 %). Nearly three fourths, 74 %, chose
strengthened local presence in the greater Buffalo metropolitan digital video compression to only 10 % preferring the
area. option of rebuilding the Buffalo operating system to 750
3. Your specific reference that TCI has not begun the work megahertz. In both cases, very significant majorities of
necessary to implement a 750 MHz rebuild by December 31, the residents in the City of Buffalo and our cable
1998, and that we have expressed a desire to withdraw from customers prefer deploying digital video compression
that contractual commitment, is without support. For additional technology vs. the arduous, inconvenient, and capital-
background, please refer again to the February 28, 1997 letter intensive rebuilding of the operating system.
to the Honorable James Pitts, a copy of which is attached. vii) We are committed to fulfilling the contractual
a) In referencing Section 12.0, in addition to the matters set obligations of the franchise renewal agreement and have
forth in the February 1997 letter, please consider the outlined a valid, economic, and cost effective way to
following: meet the terms and conditions of our operating
i) The opening paragraph of section 12.0, states that "the agreement.
technical design of the cable system servicing the City 4. The Showcase School project was not a part of the franchise
shall be at the option of the Franchisee." renewal document but was a special voluntary undertaking
ii) Further, Section 12.8, entitled, Utilization of Fiber Optic which TO provided for the City of Buffalo. The Showcase
Technology provides, "The design and construction of the School project was and is intended to be an innovative multi-
cable system shall include the utilization of Fiber Optic media teaching and learning environment. TO has not
Technology or similar technology to comply with the commenced actual deployment of the technology because the
commitments as provided within this agreement and to be selected facility, the Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing
consistent with the franchisee's commitment to the Arts, is not prepared and has not improved its infrastructure to
NYSCCT, (NYPSC)." conform with the technology outlined in the special commitment
b)The purpose of the franchise is to provide the City of letter to the City of Buffalo. It is not, nor was it intended, that
Buffalo with a technologically sound operating system and TO be obligated to improve whatever infrastructure the facility
one that does not lag industry technological needed to accept the technology. It was originally suggested
developments. It is our understanding that the City of that the Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts not be
Buffalo wants us to balance the commitment to a the selected site, as it was an older, multi-story facility that
technologically advanced operating system with the would be difficult and expensive to retro fit for the intended
operating economics and the cost to our customers. purpose. TO has had numerous conversations with the School
i) Our February 28th proposal to upgrade our cable system District and City officials attempting to redefine the project so
is still a viable alternative. Talmey-Drake Research was that the Showcase School Project meets the Buffalo School
contracted to conduct, (in February, 1997), market District's strategic plan and initiatives. We are committed today
research which identified that 72 % of our cable to purchase the outlined equipment and to deliver it to the
customers are satisfied with TCI's overall service; 69 % School District if they would accept title and the equipment.
are satisfied with our quality of programming, and 64 % However, we feel it is best to work as a valued partner in
feel that the number of channels offered meets their developing an integrated and aligned project so that the School
needs. The current system serving the City of Buffalo District and the children of Buffalo will be able to reap the
surpasses the channel capacity of approximately 86 % of benefits.
all systems throughout the United States and its holdings. 5TCI is in substantial compliance and will continue to be in
.
ii) TCI and the City of Buffalo are enjoying a technologically
compliance with our franchise agreement. We are confident
proven network which fulfills the needs of cable
that the City will objectively review all relevant matters relating
customers in the City of Buffalo.
to these issues.
iii) TCI has constructed and maintains today a hybrid fiber
Regarding the Common Council's statement that it will not
coaxial system in the City of Buffalo and delivers our cable
approve any transfer assignment of the franchise unless there
products via that existing system architecture, providing
is full compliance, again TCI maintains that we are in
63 channels of analog programming entertainment and
substantial compliance with the franchise agreement and
information services and an additional 18 megahertz of
remain steadfast in our dedication to meet the needs of the City
digital music programming and information services. The
of Buffalo, and our cable customers. TCI remains confident in
total physical plant consists of approximately 550 miles of
its past performance, secure in our present endeavors, and
coaxial cable and 32 miles of fiber optic cable. We
optimistic about the future for the City of Buffalo and the joint
continue to maintain that we have met the franchise
venture.
commitments outlined.
TCI has and always will provide its cable customers the very
iv) In the February 28, 1997 letter to the City, TCI's proposal
best in programming and information services in addition to
for a digital video alternative will exceed the franchise
exceptional customer service. We remain optimistic and look
requirement for channel carriage by over 30 active
forward to productive dialogue with the City of Buffalo to
channels, will not encumber the cable customers of the
provide an appropriate welcome to Adelphia.
We suggest that the Common Council, and leadership of the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
City, consider appointing a diverse group of individuals to
objectively examine the various alternatives to expansion of NO.109
video capacity. We look forward to discussing this option Philip E. Lamonte, owner, petition to use 2344 Seneca for a
further. tattoo parlor/I family dwelling.
It is in the best interest of the City of Buffalo, its citizens, TCI, REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
and our cable customers to explore the newest and best CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE COMMISSIONER OF
technological options for the Buffalo franchise area, and is a COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
fundamental reason TCI is committed to providing the digital
technology initiative. NO.110
We look forward to working with and serving City officials, Benderson Dev., Inc., owner, petition to use 1951-2001
School District officials, and our customers. We are confident Elmwood Avenue for pole signs.
that we have provided the best and most economic approach REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
and look forward to a continued relationship that has the CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE COMMISSIONER OF
hallmark of partnering for issue solution. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
TELECOMMUNICATIONS. NO.111
United Refining, Inc., owner, petition to use 2212 Niagara St.
NO.103 for a pole sign.
WEGMANSFOODMARKETS,INC. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
AMHERSTSTREETRECONSTRUCTIONPROJECT CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE COMMISSIONER OF
In conjunction with the Amherst Street Reconstruction Project, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. in order to improve the traffic
flow and to restore the on-street parking in the area of their new NO.112
store, have agreed to convey the attached described and Salvation Army, petitioner, Petition to use 154-156 N. Pearl St.
mapped parcels of land to the City of Buffalo as part of the for a family resource center.
designated right-of-way of Amherst Street. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has agreed to pay for the design CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE COMMISSIONER OF
and construction of the pavement and sidewalks within the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
attached described parcel. After completion of the
construction, the parcel of land and the improvements will be NO.113
turned over to the City of Buffalo for use as a public street. Robin F. Block Sr., petition to rezone 514 South Park Avenue &
The improvements will be in accordance with the City of Buffalo 277 Alabama Street from R-3 to C2 to for a possible restaurant
Department of Public Works' standards. or rental property.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has communicated with the City REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
Planning Board and has received the attached recommendation CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE COMMISSIONER OF
for the designation of the parcel in question as a dedicated COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
public street. We are, therefore, asking Your Honorable Body
to approve the acceptance, together with the improvements of NO.114
the attached described parcel for dedication as part of the Barry Johnson owner., petition to use 419 Elmwood for a sit-in
public street right-of-way of Amherst Street. restaurant.
RECEIVED AND FILED. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE COMMISSIONER OF
NO.104 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
L.ZAMBITO
REQUESTFORPURCHASEAND/ORUSEOFADJACENTNO.115
CITYRIGHT-OF-WAYFORMUCHNEEDEDPARKING Williams Advanced Materials, petition to Rezone 427-443
I am the owner of Wesselmanns Cleaners at 564 Colvin Beard Avenue a/k/a 2048 Hertel from R-2 to TS district for
Blvd. and St. Lawrence Avenue. I would like to purchase parking lot with seven foot chain link fence.
and/or lease the adjacent City Right of-Way (see attached REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE
drawing) to alleviate my employee parking problem. I employ CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE COMMISSIONER OF
forty (40) people and there is no parking on Colvin Blvd. The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
parking I do have in front of the store is for my customers.
Any help the City could provide would be greatly NO.116
appreciated. HELPINGHANDSOFGREATERBUFFALOINC.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, Attached please find petition of approximately 750
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONER signatures asking for a reconsideration of proposal to put an
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND COMPTROLLER. Outreach Center in Helping Hands.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
PETITIONS CORPORATION COUNSEL AND COMMISSIONER OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
NO.105
The Carriage Shoppe, owner, petition to use 1335 Seneca St. NO.117
for a pole sign. A.HUCKETTANDOTHERS
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE PETITION-REQUESTREPAIRANDREPAVINGOF
CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE COMMISSIONER OF TUXEDOSTREET
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Attached please find a petition from A. Huckett and others
requesting the City to repair/repave Tuxedo Street.
NO.106 RECEIVED AND FILED.
Rodriguez Enrique, owner, petition to use 313 Elmwood
Avenue for a pole sign NO.118
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE M. Wallace and Others - Favor Tattoo Shop at 2344 Seneca
CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE COMMISSIONER OF St.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND
CORPORATION COUNSEL.
NO.107
Russ Scherrer, Inc., owner, petition to use 48 Krakow for a NO.119
pole sign. R. Hendershot & 0
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE Complaint about loud music-Club 652
CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE COMMISSIONER OF REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, CORPORATION COUNSEL
AND COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND
NO.108 FINANCE.
James H. Williams, owner, petition to use 1525 William for a
pole sign. RESOLUTIONS
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE NO.120
CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE COMMISSIONER OF By: Mr. Brown & Ms. Gray
prevent neighbors from enjoying their yards and force them to
keep their windows closed even on the hottest days of summer;
JEFFERSONOPENAIRMARKET and
Whereas: Councilmembers Brown and Gray are
planning an event to promote awareness Whereas: In addition, neighbors are having severe rodent
and raise interest in the Jefferson Avenue problems and have reported
area, and that the fence surrounding the facility is in disrepair, particularly
Whereas: In order to hold these events, proper city along the western boundary of the property; and
permits must be obtained to license
vendors, and control other aspects in the Whereas: Hundreds of seagulls are reportedly attracted to
interest of public health and safety; and the facility, disturbing neighborhood peace and leaving their
Whereas: This event may be considered a city sponsored droppings on cars and houses; and
event;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
That this Common Council waive the
above mentioned fees for this event This Council requests both CID, Inc. as operator of the East
planned for Saturday September 6, 1997, Side Transfer Station, and the Street Sanitation Department, to
and that all other aspects of these events file reports on their operations at the Station, including
be subject to regulations as set forth by descriptions of efforts to contain odors, keep the property up,
normal city policy and/or the Special and control rodent and gull populations.
Events Advisory Committee. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
PASSED COMMISSIONER OF STREETS AND CID.
AYES - 13 NOES - 0 NO.124
NO.121 By: Mr. Czajka
By: Mr. Coppola SALARYORDINANCEAMENDMENT
GRANTPERMISSIONTOERECTBANNERS,125TH50- DEPARTMENTOFHUMANSERVICES,
ANNIVERSARY PARKS&RECREATIONI-DIVISIONOFPARKS011
MILLARDFILLMOREHEALTHCARESYSTEM PARKS,GOLFCOURSES&GARDENS
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does
Whereas: This year, Millard Fillmore Health System ordain as follows:
celebrates its 125th anniversary; and
Whereas: As part of that celebration, the organization has That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of
requested permission to hang banners on sixteen lampposts the City of Buffalo, relating to 50 Department of Human
surrounding Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital, 3 Gates Services, Parks & Recreation,1 - Division of Parks, 011 Parks,
Circle, and two lampposts in front of Millard Fillmore Parkside Golf Courses & Gardens which reads:
Spine & Rehab, 2900 Main Street at Huntington Avenue; and Greenskeeper $24,677 - $27,829
Is hereby amended to read:
Whereas: The 30" x 72" vinyl banners will display the Greenskeeper $24,677 - $27,829
system logo and 125th anniversary logo and will be on display 1 Greenskeeper ( Jeff Kranik , Only) $24,677 - $27,829
until November, 1997.
WE, DANIEL T. DURAWA, Commissioner of Human
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Services, Parks & Recreation, and JAMES B. MILROY,
Director of the Budget, hereby certify that the above change
This Common Council congratulates Millard Fillmore Health is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and
System for 125 years of health care in Buffalo and Western performance of essential services of that department. We
New York and grants permission to erect banners celebrating recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at
their 125th anniversary on sixteen lampposts surrounding the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital, 3 Gates Circle, and two
lampposts in front of Millard Fillmore Parkside Spine & Rehab, That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of
2900 Main Street at Huntington Avenue as long as all the above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the
requirements of the Department of Public Works, including duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil
insurance, have been satisfied. Service Commission, and said Commission has approved and
PASSED certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as
AYES- 13 NOES- 0 being the appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed
NO.122 position
By: Messrs. Coppola and Brown REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
ERECTBANNERCELEBRATINGDEAFAWARENESSNO.125
WEEK By: Mr. Czajka
Whereas: St. Mary's School for the Deaf is hosting the 6th SALARYORDINANCEAMENDMENT
Annual "Breaking the Sound Barrier" 5K Run and Fun Walk on 20-DEPARTMENTOFPOLICE
Sunday, October 19, 1997; and 1DIVISIONOFPOLICEADMINISTRATION
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does
Whereas: Organizers of the event have requested permission ordain as follows:
to hang a banner between light poles #2384 to #2385; and That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of
the City of Buffalo, relating to 20
Whereas: The banner would go up by September in order to Department of Police, I - Division of Police Administration
highlight Deaf Awareness Week, September 22-27, 1997 and which reads:
stay up until the Run on October 19. 001 OFFICE OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER
2 Senior Report Technician $25,153 - $28,423
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That 011- DETECTIVE BUREAU
4 Senior Report Technician $25,153 - $28,423
This Common Council grants permission to 012 PATROL SERVICES
the organizers of the 6th Annual "Breaking the Sound Barrier" 5 Senior Report Technician $25,153 - $28,423
5K Run and Fun walk to hang a banner advertising the event 021 ADMINISTRATION & COMMUNICATIONS
across Main Street between light poles #2384 and #2385 4 Senior Report Technician $25,153 - $28,423
providing the banner meets all requirements of all pertinent city Is hereby amended as follows:
departments and violates no existing laws or ordinances.
PASSED 001OFFICEOFTHEPOLICECOMMISSIONER
AYES- 13 NOES- 0 2 Senior Report Technician $25,153 - $28,423
NO.123 2 Report Technician $23,705 - $26,317
By: Mr. Czajka (Valid only until Senior Report Technician list is established)
EASTSIDETRANSFERSTATION 011DETECTIVEBUREAU
4 Senior Report Technician $25,153 - $28,423
Whereas: Neighbors of the East Side Transfer Station 4 Report Technician $23,705 - $26,317
have complained of deteriorating conditions at the facility; and (Valid only until Senior Report Technician list is established)
012PATROLSERVICES
Whereas: These conditions have resulted in foul odors that 5 Senior Report Technician $25,153 - $28,423
5 Report Technician $23,705 - $26,317 TREESFORCLINTON/BAILEYCOMMUNITY
(Valid only until Senior Report Technician list is established) WHEREAS: Buffalo was known throughout the world as the
021ADMINISTRATION&COMMUNICATIONS "City of Trees" with incredibly beautiful colonnades of trees
4 Senior Report Technician $25,153 - $28,423 gracing virtually every city street; and,
4 Report Technician $23,705 - $26,317
(Valid only until Senior Report Technician list is established) WHEREAS: At one time Buffalo had almost 300,000 trees,
WE, R. GIL KERLIKOWSKE, Commissioner of but over time, Dutch Elm disease, expressway and other
Police, and JAMES B. MILROY, Director of the Budget, developments, radical budget cuts in the Forestry Division, etc.,
hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the has reduced the number of trees to 160,000; and,
proper conduct, administration and performance of essential WHEREAS: One of the communities which lost many of its
services of that department. We recommend that the trees is the Clinton/Bailey community, encompassing the
compensation for said position be fixed at the respective streets Bushnell, Dorothy, Manitoba, Gilbert, Scoville, Baitz,
amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. Kirkover, and Hobart; and,
That a personnel requisition incident to the creation
of the above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the WHEREAS: This stable, home-owning community would be
duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil greatly enhanced by a mass city tree planting campaign up and
Service Commission, and said Commission has approved and down the above mentioned streets where no city tree currently
certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as exists; and,
being the appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed
position WHEREAS: New trees help purify the air, create a leafy
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE canopy of shade, enhance property values and foster a healthy
NO.126 urban ecosystem;
By: Mr. Czajka
SALARYORDINANCEAMENDMENT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
98-0DEPARTMENTOFWATER
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does That Community Development Block Grants funds (C.D.B.G.)
ordain as follows: funds already earmarked for trees in the Fillmore District be
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the used to plant new trees where they do not currently exist in the
City of Buffalo, relating to 98 - 0 - 021 Department of Water, Clinton/Bailey community, including, Bushnell, Dorothy,
Administrative Services, is hereby amended by deleting Manitoba, Gilbert, Scoville, Baitz, Kirkover and Hobart streets.
1 Associate Account Clerk $25,416 - $29,525
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
City of Buffalo, relating to 98 - 0 - 022 Department of Water,
Engineering & Inspection of Water Lines, is hereby amended That these trees be planted during the current tree planting
by adding: season, which is slated to begin this year, the Fall of 1997.
1 Associate Account Clerk $25,416 - $29,525 ADOPTED.
WE, JOSEPH N. GIAMBRA, Commissioner of NO.129
Public Works, and JAMES B. MILROY, Director of the By; Mr. Franczyk.-
Budget, hereby certify that the above change is necessary for BONDRESOLUTION
the proper conduct, administration and performance of $540,000BONDS
essential services of that department. We recommend that the RENOVATIONSBROADWAYMARKET
compensation for said position be fixed at the respective ACCOUNT200-407-
amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE the issuance of $540,000 General Improvement Bonds of said
NO.127 City, to finance the cost of the partial reconstruction of the
By: Mr. Franczyk Broadway Market located at 999 Broadway, in the City, at the
ORDINANCEAMENDMENT estimated maximum cost of $540,000.
CHAPTER175-FEES The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable
hereby ordain as follows: vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said
That Chapter 175 of the Code of the City of Buffalo Common Council) as follows-
be amended to read as follows:
Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of
Sec. 175-3 Substance Abuse Services Counseling Buffalo, in the County of Eric, New York (herein called City'), is
The Commissioner of Human Services, Parks and hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement
Recreation shall establish a schedule of fees for counseling Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Five Hundred
services provided by the Division of Substance Abuse Forty Thousand Dollars ($540,000), pursuant to the provisions
Services. The fee payable to the Cit7y shall be based on the of the, Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law,
income and number of dependents of the client receiving the constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State
services. Such fee schedule is as set forth below. The of New York (the 'Law'); to finance the cost of the partial
Commissioner, in his discretion, may provide counseling reconstruction of the Broadway Market located at 999
services and waive or adjust such fees on an individual basis Broadway, in the City, including rehabilitation and
for clients who cannot afford to pay. modernization of the facilities and systems. The estimated
GROSS 1 (self) 2 3-4 5 or more maximum cost of said specific objects or purposes for which
INCOME($) DEPENDENT DEPENDENTS DEPENDENTS the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued,
including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the
0-10,000 5.00 2.50 1.50 0 financing thereof, is $540,000, as set forth in the duly adopted
10-12,000 8.00 4.00 1.50 0 Capital Improvements Budget of said City for fiscal year 1997-
12-14,000 10.00 5.00 2.00 0 98, as amended.
14-16,000 12.00 6.00 2.00 0
16-18,000 15.00 8.00 4.00 0 Section 2. 'Me proceeds of the sale of the
18-20,000 20,00 10.00 8.00 4.00 bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation
20-22,000 22.00 12.00 9.00 4.00 notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be
22-24,000 23.00 14.00 10.00 5.00 deposited in the Capital Project" Fund to the credit of the
24-26,000 24.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings,
26-28,000 25.00 15.00 12.00 8.00 'Renovations Broadway Market, 1997-98", Bond Authorization
28-30,000 30.00 18.00 14.00 10.00 Account No. 200402, and shall be used for the purpose
30-32,000 30.00 18.00 14.00 10.00 specified in Section I of this resolution-
32-34,000 30.00 20.00 18.00 14.00
34-36,000 35.00 20.00 18.00 14.00 Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an
interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said
APPROVED AS TO FORM improvements for which bonds are herein authorized, which
Michael Risman costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City,
Acting Corporation Counsel pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION $540,000. This resolution is a declaration of Official Intent
NO.128 adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation
By: Mr. Franczyk Section 1. 150-2.
2. falsification of disclosure statements will result in immediate
Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby termination; and
determined and stated:
Be It Finally Resolved:
(a) The existing building to be partially That this Honorable Body requests that the Board of Ethics
reconstructed is a Class "B' construction as defined by Section offer recommendations on the issue of disclosure statements;
I 1.00 a. II (b) of the Law and the period of probable usefulness a meeting date to share these recommendations will be
applicable to the specific object or purpose for which the bonds announced.
authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
limitations of Section 11.00 a. 12(a)(2) of the Local Finance CORPORATION COUNSEL AND BOARD OF ETHICS.
Law, is fifteen (15) years. NO.131
(b) Current funds are not required by the Law By: Ms. Gray
to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the REQUESTCOURTSTOHALTDELAYSFORALLEGED
bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation RESIDENCYLAWBREAKERS
notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section Whereas: Recently, the City's Residency Investigator
107.00 d. 9. of the Law. determined that a number of City employees were found to be
Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and residing outside of Buffalo. Consequently, these employees
any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of were charged and some were dismissed from City
said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the employment; and
recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52-00 of the Local
Finance Law- Said bonds and said notes shall be general Whereas: A recent Special Civil Service Committee
obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal meeting revealed the Residency Investigator is experiencing a
and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property major problem when trying to prosecute the offenders. These
within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The problems emerge when the offenders' lawyers repeatedly delay
faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged to the investigation hearing dates; and
the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said Whereas: Although it is the right of the employees)
bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by Attorney to request a continuance in a hearing, this practice is
appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for quickly becoming a devise used by some attorneys to buy time
the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of for the alleged residency law breakers to relocate back into the
said bonds and said notes. City; and
Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized
by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in Whereas: Evidence of Residency can be immediately
anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if.- proven (within 10 minutes or less) by anyone who lives in the
(a) such obligations are authorized for an City. Delays by attorneys should not be an acceptable practice
object or purpose for which the City of in investigating Residency Law Breakers; and
Buffalo is not authorized to expend
money, or Whereas: It is morally and ethically unfair to the law
(b) the provisions of law which should be abiding City employees to delay hearings for the Residency
complied with at the date of the Law breaker; and
publication of such resolution are not
substantially complied with, Whereas: Civil Service Commission rules on Residency
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is must be enforced as quickly as possible to ensure Residency
commenced within twenty days after the Law breakers are penalized according to the law. Expedient
date of such publication, or enforcement will help return confidence and a positive image to
(c) such obligations are authorized in City Employees and the City of Buffalo.
violation of the provisions of the
constitution. Therefore Be It Resolved:
Introduced: September 2, 1997
LAID ON THE TABLE That the Common Council requests the Civil Service
NO.130 Commission to: Rule immediately upon receipt of information
By: Ms. Gray and/or documentation presented by
REQUESTCORPORATIONCOUNSELDRAFTthe Residency Investigator.
ORDINANCERE:REQUIREMENTSFORFILINGANDEliminate all request for delays by Attorneys of employees who
CONSEQUENCESOFFALSIFYINGDISCLOSUREhave been identified by the Residency Investigator as violators
STATEMENTS of the residency law.
Whereas: Many City employees are required to file annual REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE,
disclosure statements "to provide the City, through the Board of CORPORATION COUNSEL AND CIVIL SERVICE
Ethics, with information about their private financial interests COMMISSION.
that may influence or be perceived as influencing their actions;" NO.132
and By. Mr. Helfer
WAIVEPERMITFEES-UNIVERSITYHEIGHTSBUSINESS
Whereas: It is noted in the instruction section of the ASSOCIATION,SIDEWALKSALE
disclosure statement booklet that the statements are a crucial Whereas: The University Heights Business Association,
step in avoiding potential conflicts of interest or other ethical its members, and other businesses along Main Street from the
concerns, facilitating consideration of potential ethical problems LaSalle Transit Station to the University of Buffalo Main Street
before they arise, and minimizing unwarranted suspicion; and Campus are planning a series of 4 4sidewalk sales" during the
month of September; and
Whereas: Falsifying information on the disclosure
statements may indicate a potential conflict of interest, and/or a Whereas: The purpose of the sales are to let shoppers and
potential ethical problem; and visitors to the area know that, after several months of
construction along the Main Street business strip, the stores
Whereas: Despite repeated requests from City unions, the are open and eager to make the public aware that they're still
City of Buffalo Corporation Counsel has not yet filed a legal open for business ; and
opinion regarding falsifying information on the disclosure
statements; Whereas: The Common Council supports and encourages
these types of activities in all of the City's neighborhood
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: business strips; and
That this Common Council requests that the Corporation
Counsel file the aforementioned legal opinion previously Whereas: The Saturday sidewalk sales will be held on
requested by the City unions; and September 6, September 13, September 20, and September
27, 1997
Be It Further Resolved:
That the Corporation Counsel file a draft ordinance, in Room Now, Therefore Be It Resolved That:
1308 City Hall by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 1997,
stating that: 1. all City employees must file disclosure This Council commends the initiative of the University Heights
statements, regardless of the department with which they are Business Association and all those who are working to make
affiliated or their employment status the Main Street business area a thriving and successful one;
and FAMILYANDMEDICALLEAVEACT
Whereas: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was
Be It Further Resolved: signed into law by President Bill Clinton August 5, 1993, and
implemented on February 5, 1994; and
This Council requests the Commissioner of Public Works to
waive the sidewalk permit fees for these Saturdays in Whereas: The "FMLA" grants employees job protected
September, allowing free participation for all businesses that unpaid leave for up to
wish to participate. 12 weeks per 12 month period for the birth of a child, in order
PASSED to care for an immediate family member, and for an employees'
AYES - 13 NOES - 0 own health condition; and
NO.133
By: Ms. Kavanaugh and Mr. Franczyk Whereas: Numerous questions have arisen in regards to
the City's Division of Labor Relations policy on granting time off
ENACTENVIRONMENTALAUDITRECOMMENDATIONS to employees who may or may not want to take advantage of
this Act; and
Whereas: In the Spring of 1997, an environmental audit of
City Hall was performed by 13 SUNYAB Environmental Studies Now, Therefore Be It Resolved:
students under the guidance of Bruce Kohm of SI3K
Environmental Research and SUNYAB Chemistry professor That the director of the Division of Labor Relations appear
Joseph Gardella; and before the Committee on Legislation on Tuesday, September
23, 1997, at 2:00 p.m., Council Chambers, to explain the
Whereas: The audit focused on two primary subjects - following:
solid waste/recycling and energy usage, and came up with (1.) The Family and Medical Leave Act and time off
several common sense recommendations to lighten the compensation,
environmental impact of City Hall's operations while saving (2.) Who can request this leave?
money; and (3.) Who determines eligibility for this leave?
(4.) If employee did not request leave, must he/she
Whereas: The recommendations can be grouped under accept leave?
four major points: (5.) Who approves this leave?
(6.) What is the City of Buffalo Division of Labor
* Assess the viability of an HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Relations policy in regards to this act; and
Air Conditioning) system, which would better circulate air and
eliminate the need for numerous expensive and inefficient Be It Finally Resolved:
window air conditioning units. The audit report noted that only
22% of employees interviewed described their offices as That this Common Council requests the Civil Service
comfortable and proposes an HVAC system to improve Commission and the Division of Labor Relations respond in
employee comfort while using energy more efficiently. writing to this resolution by September 25, 1997.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE,
• Institute educational programs on recycling and office CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND COMMISSIONER OF
practices. The audit found that the city recycling program is ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
capturing only 19% of the paper used in City Hall and suggests NO.135
several practices that could cut down on the amount of waste By: Mrs. LoTempio and Mr. Brown
generated from city offices. An annual savings of SISTERSHOSPITAL'SWALKTORAISEPUBLIC
approximately $ 1 0,000 is estimated from enacting this AWARENESSOFFAMILYVIOLENCE
recommendation. Whereas: Family violence is increasing in the Western
New York area and throughout the United States at an alarming
• Compare environmental policies and practices between rate; and
SUNYAB and the City. The audit suggests mutually beneficial
cooperation to improve environmental performance and Whereas: It is important to make our society aware of this
possibly lead to shared bulk contracts for environmentally troubling phenomenon so that we can work together to
superior goods and services. SUNYAB has a purchasing eradicate it; and
policy that integrates environmental factors into purchasing
decisions. As one example, the audit estimates the city could Whereas: Sisters Hospital is working to increase public
save almost $12,000 per year by switching to the same type of awareness about family violence issues through the Safe
recycled copy paper that is used at the University. Passage domestic violence program; and
• Continue collaboration between the City and the University. Whereas: As part of this public awareness campaign,
Professor Gardella has offered to continue the audit program Sisters Hospital's Safe Passage program and the YWCA are
by working with the Buffalo Schools and to provide a small cosponsoring a community walk on Saturday, October 25 at
team to work on following up on the City Hall audit and/or 11:00 a.m.; and
extend their efforts to other city sites.
Whereas: This walk, entitled Heal the Hurt, will cover
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: several City streets and part of Delaware Park;
This Common Council endorses the above listed Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
recommendations from the 1997 "Environmental Audit of That this Common Council supports Sisters Hospital's efforts
Buffalo City Hall" and thanks the students, faculty and advisors to publicize this important issue and grants approval for this
who worked on this project; and endeavor provided that all conditions set forth by the
Department of Public Works and any other relevant City
Be It Further Resolved That: departments are met; and
This Council requests comments from the following individuals Be It Further Resolved:
and institutions regarding the audit and the feasibility of That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Mayor's
implementing its recommendations: General Services Office, the Police Department, the Parks Department, and the
Commissioner Alberto del Valle, Street Sanitation Special Events Committee.
Commissioner Vincent J. LoVallo, Public Works Commissioner PASSED
Joseph A. Giambra, James A. Smith - Director of the Office for AYES- 13 NOES- 0
the Environment, Anthony J. Luppino - Chair of the Board of NO.136
Education Environmental Advisory Committee, James Harris - By: Mrs. LoTempio and Mr. Zuchlewski
Buffalo Schools Superintendent, Cindy Geugentz City Hall ORDINANCEAMENDMENT
Recycling Network Coordinator, and the Buffalo Environmental CHAPTER235-HAZARDOUSMATERIALSANDWASTES
Management Commission. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain
Mrs. LoTempio moved to adopt the final resolve as follows:
and the balance of the item is hereby referred to the Committee
on Community Development That Chapter 235 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be
NO.,134 amended to read as follows:
By: Mrs. Lockwood
§ 235-15. Local transporter permit required. By: Mr. Pitts
REMOVALOFDEADTREEAT712NORTHAMPTON
No person, firm or corporation shall transport more STREET
than four (4) waste tires within the City of Buffalo without a Whereas: A tree at 712 Northampton Street is about to fall.
local transporter permit as provided in § 235-17. residents are quite concerned about potential property and
A. Any person, firm or corporation transporting between personal damage; and
four (4) and ten (10) waste tires within the City of
Buffalo without a local transporter permit shall be Whereas: The utility companies have also expressed
subject to a fine as provided in Section 235-20(A)(1) concern about the tree's damage to electrical and phone wires;
of this Chapter. and
B. Any person, firm or corporation transporting between Whereas: The tree is uprooting the sidewalk as well as
eleven (11) and twenty-five (15) waste tires within suffering with falling limbs.
the City of Buffalo without a local transporter permit
shall be subject to a fine as provided in Section 235-Now Therefore Be It Resolved That:
20(A)(2) of this Chapter.
The Council request the Commissioner of Parks to cut the tree
C. Any person, firm or corporation transporting between down in front of 712 Northampton Street on an emergency
twenty-six (26) and fifty (50) waste tires within the basis.
City of Buffalo without a local transporter permit shall
be subject to a fine as provided in Section 235-Further Be It Resolved That: This resolution acts as a Notice of
20(A)(3) of this Chapter. Liability once filed with the City Clerk.
PASSED
D. Any person, firm or corporation transporting more AYES- 13 NOES- 0
than fifty (50) waste tires within the City of Buffalo NO.138
without a local transporter permit shall be subject to By: Mr. Pitts
the penalties as provided in Section 235-20(A)(4) of ORDINANCEAMENDMENT
this Chapter. CHAPTER46-TELECOMMUNICATIONS,OFFICEOF
§ 235-20. Penalties for offenses. Sec. 46-1 Declaration of Policy.
A. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any The Common Council of the City of Buffalo hereby
of the provisions of this Article shall be subject to a fine or finds and declares that the citizens of the City of Buffalo are
penalty [of not more than one thousand five hundred dollars entitled to the best possible service from telecommunications
($1,500.) or by imprisonment for not more than fifteen (15) service providers. The City wishes to treat all
days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, for each offense.] telecommunications service providers in a nondiscriminatory
as follows: and fair manner by creating to create an environment where
telecommunications service providers can efficiently and
(1) Any person, firm or corporation effectively serve the citizens of the City of Buffalo. At the same
transporting between four (4) and ten (10) time, the City must ensure that telecommunications service
waste tires within the City of Buffalo providers are complying with all applicable laws and regulations
without a local transporter permit shall be and any licensing or franchise agreements with the City.
punishable by a Class C fine in the
amount of Fifty-two dollars and Fifty cents It is, therefore, in the best interest of the City that an
($52.50). Office of Telecommunications be established. That office
would be charged with advising the City on franchise
(2) Any person, firm or corporation compliance, assisting various City Departments in franchise-
transporting between eleven (11) and matters, monitoring access operations, serving as a liaison
twenty-five between the public and the telecommunications service
(25) waste tires within the City of providers, keeping the City apprised of national and local
Buffalo without a local transporter permit developments in telecommunication issues, and recommending
shall be punishable by a Class E fine in policies and procedures pertaining to telecommunications to
the amount of One Hundred and Five the City.
dollars ($105.00).
Sec. 46-2 Office of Telecommunications.
(3) Any person, firm or corporation
transporting between twenty-six (26) and There is hereby established the Office of
fifty (50) waste tires within the City of Telecommunications, to be administered by a Director who
Buffalo without a local transporter permit shall be the head of the office and who shall be appointed by
shall be punishable by a Class F fine in the President of the Council and removable at the pleasure of
the amount of One Hundred and Fifty the Common Council. The office shall have such other
dollars ($150.00). employees as the Common Council may provide.
(4) Any person, firm or corporation transporting more Sec. 46-3 Qualifications of the Director.
than fifty (50) waste tires within the City
of Buffalo without a local transporter The Director shall possess the ability to prepare
permit shall be punishable by a Class I clear, comprehensive, technical and administrative reports.
fine in the amount of One Thousand and
Five Hundred dollars ($1,500) or by Sec. 46-4 Powers, Duties and Functions of the Director
imprisonment for not more than fifteen
(15) days, or both such fine and The duties of the Director shall include:
imprisonment, for each offense.
a) Submitting of an annual report to the
B . The penalties provided under the Article shall be in addition Common Council, Comptroller and Mayor
to those penalties within Chapter 216, § 216-11. on or before the thirty-first day of March
each year. Said report shall include: an
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 34 of the analysis of the local cable company's
Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance compliance with the requirements of the
is necessary. franchise agreement; an analysis of
APPROVED AS TO FORM current and prospective activities of
Michael Risman telecommunications service providers with
Acting Corporation Counsel the City; an explanation of any legislative
NOTE: Matter in brackets [ I to be deleted; matter underlined or technical development that may impact
is new. upon the field of telecommunications and
PASSED any other communications.
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
NO.137 b) Serving as a liaison for the City with the
cable operator, state and federal Whereas: Residents have complained about the work.
authorities concerned with cable Many of them have been forced from their apartments for
communications, other extended periods of time with the work not being completed
telecommunications service providers and properly. Additionally, residents have complained about their
with any organizations established to personal belongings being stolen, etc. by workers in their
administer access channels. apartments; and
c) Receiving, investigating and resolving Whereas: The work in the apartments is being done
complaints concerning the operation of unsafely. Residents personal belongings are improperly
the system. covered, wires are exposed and lead dust is improperly
contained; and
d) Receiving and reviewing all data and
reports and making such Whereas: While the B.M.H.A. has met to begin addressing
recommendations to the Common Council some of the concerns, proper corrective action has not taken
and Mayor as warranted. place. The work is still being done poorly and endangering
residents; and
e) Coordinating and overseeing development
of the government access channel and Whereas: The present contractor has been given until
the implementation of a multi-media August 30, 1997 to correct work at the housing project.
institutional network for the City of Buffalo. However, information has been provided which indicates that
the general contractor hired to do the job is unqualified and
f) Monitoring the operator's compliance with does not have the proper certification; and
the franchise agreement and assist all
appropriate City departments responsible Whereas: The contractor hired to perform the work at
for some aspect of the franchise Lakeview was the low bidder, however, it was known by the
agreement, including assessing fines B.M.H.A. and other sub-contractors that the work could not be
against the operator for non-material done properly as presented. Yet, the contractor was awarded
breaches of the franchise agreement. the bid anyway!; and
g) Reporting to the Common Council on a Whereas: As a result of the contractor's poor performance,
regular basis and making policy the residents at
recommendations. Lakeview are in serious danger of extensive lead
contamination! There is inadequate air monitoring and
h) Recommending studies, surveys or other improper inspections; and
actions ensuring the cable company's
compliance with the franchise agreement Whereas: The inept handling of the Lead Removal
and fostering the development of Program at Lakeview is a colossal waste of Federal dollars. It
advanced cable technology in the City of is also potentially a serious liability to residents and the City.
Buffalo.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: The Common Council
i) Negotiating with current and prospective hold hearings into the Lead Removal Program.
telecommunications service providers
operating or seeking to operate within the Further Be It Resolved That: The Common Council requests
City. the HUD Inspector General to conduct an investigation of the
contractor and the procedures used.
Sec. 46-5 Telecommunications Advisory Board REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY AND U. S.
There is hereby established a Telecommunications Advisory DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
Board in the City of Buffalo. DEVELOPMENT AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL.
Sec. 46-6 Membership NO.140
The Board shall consist of seven (7) members By: Mr. Pitts
appointed by the Common Council. The terms of the members REQUESTREPORTONDRUGPROGRAMANDUPDATES
shall be for three (3) years, except that of the members first ONDRUGACTIVITIESFROMTHEBUFFALOFIRE
appointed, two shall serve for a period of one year and two shall DEPARTMENT
serve for a period of two years. All members shall serve Whereas: A long-term investigation of the sale and use of
without compensation. drugs in the Buffalo Fire Department conducted by the United
States Drug Enforcement Administration and the United States
Sec. 46-7 By-Laws Attorney's office recently resulted in arrests within the Buffalo
Fire Department; and
The Board shall adopt its own By-Laws and elect its
own chair. The Board shall hold at least six (6) meetings a Whereas: This investigation has caused a great deal of
year, and keep an accurate record of its meetings and concern in the City of Buffalo about alleged drug use by those
activities. charged with maintaining public safety; and
Sec. 46-8 Functions of the Board Whereas: US Attorney Patrick NeMoyer's comment that
the Buffalo Fire Department is "doing an excellent job of
The Telecommunications Advisory Board shall make addressing the drug problem" may alleviate some concern; and
recommendations to the Common Council, Mayor and
Comptroller as requested or deemed appropriate regarding Whereas: The Buffalo Fire Department implemented a
policies related to cable communications in the City of Buffalo. mandatory drug testing program in 1995;
APPROVED AS TO FORM Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
Michael Risman That this Honorable Body requests that the Buffalo Fire
Acting Corporation Counsel Department file a copy of its drug program with the Office of
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON the City Clerk before 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 11,
TELECOMMUNICATIONS. 1997; and
NO.139
By: Mr. Pitts Be It Further Resolved:
That this Common Council requests that the Buffalo Fire
HUDINVESTIGATIONOFLEADABATEMENTPROGRAM Department provide continual updates on any and all known or
ATLAKEVIEWHOUSINGPROJECT suspected drug activities within the Fire Department until
further notice.
Whereas: The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority has REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
received $4 million in Federal monies to remove lead in THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE AND CORPORATION
apartments at Lakeview Projects. During the past couple COUNSEL.
months work has proceeded in some of the apartments; and NO.141
By: Mr. Quintana
HANDICAPPEDPARKINGABUSE later then Friday, September 5, 1997.
Whereas: The abuse of handicapped parking privileges is 2. That this Common Council shall conduct
rampant in many cities in the United States, including the City a Public Hearing on the matter set forth in
of Buffalo; and the said "Notice of Public Hearing"; at
2:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council
Whereas: Two main changes in the handicapped parking Chambers on Tuesday, September 16,
system have precipitated the epidemic of misuse: The 1997.
replacing of rear-view mirror placards with specially marked ADOPTED
license plates nationwide in 1991, and the loosening of criteria NO.143
for awarding these placards; and By Mrs. Williams
SETPUBLICHEARING
Whereas: The purpose of these changes was to make it
easier for handicapped persons to utilize this service, but the PRESIDENTIALHEIGHTSNEWHOUSINGPROGRAM-
dramatic growth in the number of handicapped placards in PHASEIIAPPROVALOFLANDDISTRIBUTION
recent years cannot be accounted for by legitimate users; and AGREEMENTTHEMARRANO/MARCEQUITY
CORPORATION
Whereas: The incidence of people without legitimate WHEREAS The Marrano/Marc Equity Corporation
handicaps using those privileges decreases the number of (hereinafter referred to as the "Redeveloper") has been duly
handicapped spaces that could be used by those with real designated as qualified and eligible Redeveloper in accordance
needs;and with the rules, regulations and/or procedures prescribed by the
City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (hereinafter referred to a
Whereas: It also deprives the City of needed revenue, as the "Agency"); and
persons with handicapped placards are allowed to park at WHEREAS, the Agency and the Redeveloper have negotiated
meters without paying; and a Land Disposition Agreement for the disposition of a twelve (
12) new residential housing building lots in the proposed
Whereas: Other areas of the country are looking at new project area known as the Presidential Heights New Housing
methods to combat this abuse, including stiffer penalties for Program - Phase II within the Community Wide Urban Renewal
violations, a requirement that a health department doctor verify Demonstration Program Area; and
any disabilities, and the use of photographs on the placards;
and WHEREAS, said Land Disposition Agreement has
been forwarded by the Agency to this Common Council for the
Whereas: The City of Buffalo needs to take an aggressive appropriate action, pursuant to Section 507, Subdivision 2 (d)
yet reasonable approach to dealing with the problem of abuse of New York State General Municipal Law; and
of handicapped parking,
WHEREAS, Article 15 A of New York State General
Now, Therefore Be It resolved: Municipal Law; requires that the disposition of municipally
owned land within an Urban Renewal Project Area shall be
That this Common Council request that the Mayor's Office for approved only upon the completion of a public hearing, held on
Persons with Handicapping Conditions submit a list a names of due notice.
individuals to serve on a special "Handicapped Parking Task NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
Force;" and 1. That the Clerk of the City of Buffalo is
hereby directed to publish the notice
Be It Further Resolved: attached hereto, identified as "Notice of
Public Hearing" in the Buffalo News, no
That, using this submission as a basis, this Council appoint a later then Friday, September 5, 1997.
Special Task Force which would prepare a report with 2. That this Common Council shall conduct a
recommendations on how the City of Buffalo could effectively Public Hearing on the matter set forth in the
address the issue of handicapped parking abuse without said "Notice of Public Hearing"; at 2:00
making handicapping parking too inconvenient or restrictive for o'clock p.m. in the Council Chamber on
those who have a legitimate need for such parking . Tuesday, September 16, 1997.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, ADOPTED
CORPORATION COUNSEL AND ADVOCACY OFFICE. NO.144
NO.142 By Mrs. Williams
By: Mrs. Williams SETPUBLICHEARING
SETPUBLICHEARING 200BLOCKOFPROSPECTAVENUE,
PRESIDENTIALHEIGHTSNEWHOUSINGPROGRAM-LOWERWESTSIDEREDEVELOPMENT-PHASEI
PHASEIAPPROVALOFLANDDISTRIBUTIONBUFFALONEIGHBORHOODREVITALIZATION
AGREEMENTM.J.PETERSON/FORBESHOUSINGCO. CORPORATION
WHEREAS, M.J.Peterson/Forbes Housing Co. WHEREAS, Buffalo Neighborhood Revitalization
(hereinafter referred to as the "Redeveloper") has been duly Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "Redeveloper")
designated as qualified and eligible Redeveloper in has been duly designated as qualified and eligible
accordance with the rules, regulations and/or procedures Redeveloper in accordance with the rules, regulations and/or
prescribed by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency procedures prescribed by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal
(hereinafter referred to a the "Agency"); and Agency (hereinafter referred to a the "Agency"); and
WHEREAS, the Agency and the Redeveloper WHEREAS, the Agency and the Redeveloper
have negotiated a Land Disposition Agreement for the have negotiated a Land Disposition Agreement for the
disposition of a thirteen (13) new residential housing disposition of a thirteen (13) new residential housing building
building lots in the proposed project area known as the lots in the proposed project area known as the 200 Block of
Presidential Heights New Housing Program - Phase I Prospect Lower West Redevelopment - Phase I within the
within the Community Wide Urban Renewal Demonstration Community Wide Urban Renewal Demonstration Program
Program Area; and Area; and
WHEREAS, said Land Disposition Agreement has WHEREAS, said Land Disposition Agreement has
been forwarded by the Agency to this Common Council for been forwarded by the Agency to this Common Council for
the appropriate action, pursuant to Section 507, the appropriate action, pursuant to Section 507, Subdivision
Subdivision 2 (d) of New York State General Municipal 2 (d) of New York State General Municipal Law; and
Law; and WHEREAS, Article 15 A of New York State
WHEREAS, Article 15 A of New York State General Municipal Law; requires that the disposition of
General Municipal Law; requires that the disposition of municipally owned land within an Urban Renewal Project
municipally owned land within an Urban Renewal Project Area shall be approved only upon the completion of a public
Area shall be approved only upon the completion of a hearing, held on due notice.
public hearing, held on due notice. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
I . That the Clerk of the City of Buffalo is hereby
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: directed to publish the notice attached hereto,
1. That the Clerk of the City of Buffalo is identified as "Notice of Public Hearing" in the
hereby directed to publish the notice Buffalo News, no later then Friday, September
attached hereto, identified as "Notice of 5, 1997.
Public Hearing" in the Buffalo News, no 2. That this Common Council shall conduct a
Public Hearing on the matter set forth in the those actions that may have a significant impact on the
said "Notice of Public Hearing"; at 2:00 o'clock environment and that are more likely to require the preparation
p.m. in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, of an environmental impact statement than unlisted actions.
September 16, 1997. This Type I list is not exhaustive. However, the fact that an
ADOPTED action or project has been listed as Type I action carries with it
NO.145 the presumption that it is likely to have a significant effect on
By: Messrs., Zuchlewski, Franczyk and Ms. Kavanaugh the environment. For all individual actions which are Type 1,
ORDINANCEAMENDMENT the determination of significance must be made by comparing
CHAPTER168-ENVIRONMENTREVIEW the impacts which may be reasonably expected to result from
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does the proposed action with the criteria listed in 6 NYCRR 617.11.
hereby ordain as follows: B. The Type I actions on this list are considered more
That a new Chapter 168 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be likely to have a significant affect on the environment and may
created to read as follows: require the preparation of an EIS. Therefore, the procedural
§168-1. Authority, Purpose and Intent requirements for Type I actions are more extensive than those
A. This Chapter shall be known as the "Environmental of unlisted actions.
Review Ordinance." 1 . Adoption of a land use plan, zoning
B. This Chapter is enacted pursuant to Article 8 of the New regulations, a comprehensive resource
York Environmental management plan, master plan or urban
Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR 617, State Environmental renewal plan.
Quality Review (SEQR) regulations. 2. Zoning changes affecting ten (10) or more
C. The basic purpose of this Chapter is to incorporate acres of an affected district.
the consideration of environmental factors into the existing 3. Granting of a zoning change at the request
planning, review and decision-making processes of the City at of an applicant for an action contained in
the earliest possible time. To accomplish this goal this Chapter this list.
requires that all agencies determine whether the actions they 4. Acquisition, sale, lease or other transfer of
directly undertake, fund or approve may have a significant fifty (50) or more contiguous acres of land
impact on the environment, and, if it is determined that the by a City agency.
action may have a significant adverse impact, prepare or Construction of one thousand (1,000) or
5.
request an environmental impact statement.
more residential units.
D. This Chapter shall supplement 6 NYCRR 617.
6. Activities, other than the construction of
Where there is a conflict between this Chapter and 6 NYCRR
residential facilities, which meet or exceed
617, 6 NYCRR 617 shall supersede this Chapter.
any of the following thresholds; or the
expansion of existing nonresidential facilities
§168-2. Definitions
by more than 50 percent of any of the
As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall
following thresholds:
have the following meanings:
a. a project or action which involves
ACTIONS: Projects or physical activities, such as
the physical alteration of 10 acres;
construction or other activities that may affect the environment
b. a project or action which would use
by changing the use, appearance or condition of any natural
ground or surface water in excess
resource or structure that: (i) are directly undertaken by an
of 2,000 gallons per day;
agency; or (ii) involve funding by an agency; or
C. parking of 1,000 vehicles;
(iii) require one or more new or modified approvals from
d. construction of a facility with more
any agency or agencies.
than 240,000 square feet of gross
AGENCY: A state or local governmental unit, including but not
floor area;
limited to the Common Council, departments, divisions,
7. Any unlisted action (unless that action
agencies, commissions, boards and officers.
involves replacement in kind to exactly
APPROVAL: A discretionary decision by an agency to
match existing building fabric, or existing
issue a permit, certificate, license, lease or other entitlement or
historic landscape features, in terms of
to otherwise authorize a proposed project or activity.
designs, styles, materials, and methods of
CITY: The City of Buffalo.
construction, affecting or occurring wholly,
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM (EAF): A form
partially within or substantially contiguous to:
used by an agency to assist it in determining the environmental
(a) any historic district, site, individual
significance or non-significance or actions. A properly
building, object or archeological site that is
completed EAF must contain enough information to describe
listed on, the National Register of Historic
the proposed action, its location, its purpose, and its potential
Places, or listed on the New York State
impacts on the environment.
Register of Historic Places; (b) any historic
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS): A written
district, site, individual building, object, or
document which provides a means for agencies, project
archeological site that has been proposed
sponsors and the public to systematically consider significant
by the New York State Board on Historic
adverse environmental impacts, alternatives and mitigation. An
Preservation for a recommendation to the
EIS facilitates the weighing of social, economic and
State Historic Preservation Officer for
environmental factors in the planning and early decision-
nomination for inclusion in the National
making process.
Register, or (c) any individual landmark
LEAD AGENCY: An agency principally responsible for
building, district or site, designated as such
undertaking, funding or approving an action, and therefore
under the Buffalo Preservation Code
responsible for determining whether an environmental impact
(Chapter 337 of the Code of the City of
statement is required in connection with the action and for
Buffalo).
preparation and filing of the statement if one is required.
8. Any unlisted action, which exceeds twenty-
NEGATIVE DECLARATION: A written determination by a lead
five percent (25%) of any threshold in this
agency that the implementation of the action as proposed will
section, occurring wholly or partially within
not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
or substantially contiguous to any publicly
POSITIVE DECLARATION: A written statement prepared by
owned or operated parkland, recreation area
the lead agency indicating that implementation of the action as
or designated open space (except as
proposed may have a significant adverse impact on the
provided for in subdivision B (7) of this
environment and that an environmental impact statement will be
section -- Olmsted Parks &
required. Positive declarations must be prepared, filed and
Parkways), including any site on the
published in accordance with 6 NYCRR 617.7 and 617.12.
Register of National Natural Landmarks
All other terms shall have the meaning as set forth in 6 NYCRR
pursuant to 36 C.F.R. Part 62, 1986.
617.2.
9. Any unlisted action which may affect or take
§168-3. General Rules
place wholly, partially within, or substantially
No agency involved in an action may undertake, fund
contiguous to, land within the base flood
or approve the action until it has complied with the provisions of
plain (100 year), designated wetlands,
SEQR. The general rules shall be those found in 6 NYCRR
coastal zones, heavily wooded land or land
617.3.
identified by the New York State Department
§168-4. Type I Actions
of Environmental Conservation as
A. The purpose of the list of actions identified as Type I
contaminated, or possibly contaminated, by
is to identify for City agencies, project sponsors and the public
industrial waste, and which involve the
following: facilities including garages, carports, patios, decks,
a. Zoning variances, rezonings, site tennis courts, storage sheds, satellite dishes, home
plan reviews, amendments to swimming pools, fences, barns or other buildings not
Master Plans, Planning Board changing land use or density including upgrading of
approvals or issuance of a building buildings to meet building or fire codes.
permit. 8. Maintenance of existing landscaping or
b. New road construction. natural growth;
C. Clear-cutting of trees. 9. The disposition, including sale, lease or
d. New Construction, or a fifty percent other transfer of City-owned property provided that
(50%) or greater expansion of the such parcel is less than fifty (50) acres in size;
following: 10. Street maintenance including:
(i) Commercial facilities. a. Street milling-
(ii) Industrial facilities. b. Street resurfacing;
(iii) Residential units. C. Chip-sealing;
(iv) Public or private utility d. Curb replacement or repair;
stations, sewage treatment e. Street construction within the existing
plants, water facilities, right-of-way not involving widening which
waste water treatment would add travel lanes;
facilities. f Street rehabilitation;
(v) Transportation terminals. 9- Sidewalk replacement or repairs;
(vi) Parking lots. h. Street lighting repair
(vii) Health care facilities i. Street replacement;
such as hospitals and j. Water and sewer line repairs or
nursing homes. replacements with minimal change in
10. Removal of one-third (1/3) or more of all capacity.
trees along the length of a street frontage, 11. Granting of an area variance(s) for a single family,
without replacement (except as provided two family or three family residence.
from subdivision B (7) of this section). 12. Public or private forest management practices on
11. Reconstruction of any existing roadway less than ten acres of land, but not including waste
(except as provided for in subdivision B disposal, land clearing not directly related to forest
(7) of this section), which would result management, clear-cutting or the application of
in: herbicides or pesticides.
13. Landscaping improvements within the public right-
a. A total widening of the pavement by of-way, except as provided in Historic Districts and
two (2) or more travel lanes. Olmsted Parks (as per Type I Section 168-4
b. Any diminution of any unpaved (13)(7)).
median strip. 14. Replacement of existing street furniture and play
12. The construction or fifty percent (50%) equipment for established parks and play grounds
expansion of the following types of facilities except as provided Historic Districts and Olmsted
wholly, partially within, or substantially Parks (as per Type I Section 168-4 (13)(7)).
contiguous to a Critical Flood plain (500 15. Permits authorizing the conduct of temporary
year): private activities on the public streets.
a. hospitals, schools, nursing homes, 16. License agreements for the temporary use of
day care centers, clinics; public park property involving groups of less than
b. liquefied natural gas terminals and one thousand (I 000) people.
facilities producing and storing 17. Issuance of certificates of occupancy.
highly volatile, toxic, or water 18. Mapping of existing roads, street, highways and
reactive materials-, uses.
c. facilities having emergency 19. Official Street Map amendments of the following
services, utilities, and irreplaceable nature:
records. a. Street dedications;
13. Any unlisted action which exceeds a Type b. Minor right-of-way changes
I threshold established by an involved (realignments), including reservations
agency pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.14. for f6ture widening; and deletion of
§168-5. Type U Actions widening lines;
A. Actions or classes of actions which have been c. Street naming or name changes;
determined not to have a significant effect on the environment d. Street abandonments which involve
are classified as Type II actions. They do not require unimproved paper streets.
environmental impact statements or any other determination or 20. Inspections and licensing activities
procedure under this Chapter. relating to the qualifications of individuals or
B. The following are Type 11 actions: businesses to engage in their business or
1. The maintenance or repair involving no profession;
substantial changes in an existing 21 Sales of surplus City Property other
structure or facility. than real estate-,
2. Replacement, rehabilitation or 22. Collective bargaining activities,
reconstruction of a facility, in kind, on the 23. Investments by or on behalf of City
same site unless such facility meets or agencies, pension systems or retirement systems;
exceeds any of the thresholds in (Type I 24. Routine or continuing agency
Section 168- 4)This includes the administration and management not including new
replacement of existing building fabric, programs or major reordering or priorities;
structural or landscaping features with 25. License, lease and permit renewals or
new fabric which will exactly match transfer of ownership thereof, where there will be
existing conditions in terms of materials, no material change in permit conditions in or the
methods of construction, styles, designs scope of permitted activities;
and all other features; 26. Information collection including: basic
3 The granting of individual setback and lot data collection and research; master plan study
line variances, components; water quality, and pollution studies;
4. Repaving of existing streets or highways traffic counts; engineering studies; subsurface
not involving the addition of new travel investigations, surveys and soils studies that do
lanes; not commit the agency to undertake, fund or
5. Street openings and right-of-way approve any Type I or unlisted action.
openings for the purpose of repair or maintenance of 27. Official acts of a ministerial nature
existing facilities; involving no exercise of discretion, including
6. Installation of traffic control devices on building permits, and historic preservation permits
existing street, roads, and highways; where issuance is predicated solely on the
7. Construction or placement of minor applicant's compliance or non-compliance with the
structures accessory or appurtenant to existing relevant local building or preservation code(s).
28. Minor temporary uses of land having Districts (as per Chapter 511 of
negligible or no permanent effect on the the Code).
environment. e. Amendment or change in land
29. The extension of utility distribution use and development of
facilities, including gas, electric, telephone, ordinances and regulations.
cable, water and sewer to render service in approved Planned developments.
subdivision or in connection with any action on this list. 9. Cluster developments.
30. Promulgation of regulations, policies,
procedures, and legislative decisions in h. Official street map
connection with any Type 11 action in this section. amendments.
31. Conducting concurrent environmental, Purchase, sale or lease of City
engineering, economic feasibility and other studies owned property.
and preliminary planning and budgetary processes 3. BUFFALO PRESERVATION BOARD - for the
necessary to the formulation of a proposal for following actions except as provided for in subdivision 7 of this
action, provided those activities do not commit the section:
agency to commence, engage in or approve such a. Actions occurring
action. only within locally designated historic
32. Adoption of regulations, policies, districts, or affecting individual local
procedures in local legislative decisions in landmarks and sites, which requires a
connection with any action on this list. certificate of appropriateness, or other
33. Purchase or sale of furnishings, approval as per Chapter 337, and which
equipment or supplies, including surplus involve any of the following:
government property, other than the following: (i) the exterior restoration,
land, radioactive material, pesticides, herbicides or renovation or reconstruction of
other hazardous materials. buildings;
34. Engaging in review of any part of an (ii) the construction of exterior
application to determine compliance with technical budding additions;
requirements, provided that no such determination (iii) exterior building demolitions;
entitles or permits the project sponsor to (iv) construction of new buildings,
commence the action unless and until all structures or other facilities and
requirements of this part have been fulfilled. site improvements.
35. Civil or criminal enforcement proceedings, 4 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - for
whether administrative or judicial, including a the following:
particular course of action specifically required to a. Issuance of building and
be undertaken pursuant to a judgment or order, or demolition permits (except as
the exercise of prosecutorial discretion. provided for in subdivision 3 of
36. Adoption of a moratorium on local this section).
development or construction. b. Issuance of licenses.
37. Interpreting an existing code, rule or C. Capital budget actions undertaken, or
regulation. requiring approval, by the Department of Community
38. Designation of local landmarks or their Development.
inclusion within historic districts. 5. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - for the
39. Emergency actions that are following actions (except as provided in subdivisions 3 and 7 of
immediately necessary on a limited and temporary this section):
basis for the protection or preservation of life, health, a. Construction of City owned
property or natural resources, provided that such buildings and facilities.
actions are directly related to the emergency and are b. Renovation, restoration,
performed to cause the lease change or disturbance, rehabilitation, alterations of
practicable under the circumstances, to the City-owned buildings, facilities
environment. Any decision to fund, approve or and other property.
directly undertake other activities after the c. Renovation and expansion of
emergency has expired is fully subject to the review existing, or installation of new
procedures of this Chapter. street lights, water lines and
40. Grandfathered actions as set forth in 6 street furniture.
NYCRR 617.5(c)(34). d. Construction or reconstruction
of roads, curbs and sidewalks.
§168-6. Initial Review of Actions e. Construction, rehabilitation or
Procedures for the initial review of actions shall be as set forth expansion of parks and park
in 6 NYCRR 617.6(a). facilities.
§168-7. Establishment of Lead Agency Actions occurring within local
A. Automatic Designation of Lead Agency historic districts or affecting
For certain directly undertaken Type I and unlisted actions or local landmarks so designated
Type I and unlisted actions requiring permits or approval when under Chapter 337, occurring
more than one City agency is involved, the lead agency shall wholly or partially within, or
automatically be: substantially contiguous to, any
1 . CITY OF BUFFALO PLANNING BOARD - for the following historic building, structure,
actions (except as provided for in subdivision 7 of this section): district that is listed on or
a. Subdivision developments. nominated to the National
b. Site Plan Review. Register of Historic Places or
C. Landfills. that is listed on the State
d. Transit Station Site Plan Register of Historic Places,
Review provided that the Buffalo
2. CITY OF BUFFALO COMMON COUNCIL - for the Preservation Board does not
following actions (except as provided for in subdivision 7 of this have jurisdiction under Chapter
section): 337 and subdivision A(3) of
a. Adoption of, and amendments this section.
to, the Charter and Code of the
City. 6. BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY -
b. Establishment of, and for the following actions:
amendments to, Urban Renewal a. All public housing programs
Plans. under Title I of the United
c. Establishment of, and States Housing Act of 1937 in
amendments to, City Master accordance with Section 26 (42
Plans. USC 1437x)(including mutual
d. Actions undertaken wholly or help programs).
partially within, or contiguous b. Assistance by the public
to, Coastal Special Review housing agency under Section
VIII of the United States
Housing Act of 1937 except for That the sponsors follow the guidelines set forth by the
assistance under 24 C.F.R. Department of Public
Part 886 as per Section 26 (42 Works for the installation of a street banner, and
USC 1437x).
7. BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY - for the Therefore Be It Resolved,
following actions:
a. Actions involving funding by the That approval be granted to erect this banner from August 28
United States Department of through September 30, 1997.
Housing and Urban PASSED
Development (HUD)(except as AYES- 13 NOES- 0
provided for in subdivision 6 of NO.147
this section and except for By: Messrs. Zuchlewski and Franczyk
HUD special purpose grants). RECYCLINGATBMHAPROPERTIES
B. Where there is no automatic designation, the
procedures as set forth in 6 NYCRR 617.6(b) shall be followed. Whereas: Recycling is an activity that saves money while
§168-8. Referrals to the Buffalo Environmental conserving resources and protecting the environment; and
Management Commission (EMC)
Whereas: It would be advantageous to include public
A. Whenever a full environmental assessment form is BMHA housing in the city's recycling program in that BMHA
required, the designated lead agency shall promptly notify the could then avoid paying disposal costs on the recyclables and
EMC, notification shall include submission of a completed Part under the city's contract with CID, the recyclables would bring
I EAF. $2 to $10 per ton in revenue to the city;
B. Review and recommendation by the EMC shall be
advisory only and shall be no later than fifteen (I 5) calendar Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
days from the date of the EMC's receipt of the project
environmental assessment form. The comments and This Council requests the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority
recommendations provided by the EMC shall be considered by to develop a recycling program for all BMHA properties that
the lead agency before it makes any decision regarding the includes a thorough education effort and a convenient system
environmental significance of the action under review. for residents to separate and deposit their recyclables; and
Failure of the EMC to respond within the fifteen (I 5)
day period shall not prevent the lead agency from making a Be It Further Resolved That:
determination of significance.
C. The EMC shall be incorporated into all SEQR This Council requests the BMHA to work with the Enterprise
notification and review procedures as set forth in 6 NYCRR Fund Recycling Coordinator to develop and file with the Council
617.12. a concrete plan with measurable goals to maximize recycling at
§168-9. Determining Significance BMHA properties.
Procedures and criteria for determining significance REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
shall be those set forth in 6 NYCRR 617.7. BMHA, AND COMMISSIONER. OF STREET SANITATION.
§168-10. Scoping NO.148
The scoping process shall be as set forth in 6 NYCRR 617.8. By Mr. Zuchlewski
§168-11. Preparation and Content of Environmental FELICITATIONS/INMEMORIAM
Impact Statements Attached hereto are Felicitation and In Memoriam
The procedures for preparing environmental impact Resolutions sponsored by Members of the Common Council
statement (EIS) shall be as set forth in 6 NYCRR 617.9(a). as indicated:
The content of EIS's shall be as set forth in 6 NYCRR Felicitation for Alabama G.C. Club
617.9(b). By Councilmember Gray
§168-12. Generic Environmental Impact Statements Felicitation for. Mrs. Mattie L. Green Day
The description, purpose and procedures for generic EIS's By Councilmember Gray
shall be as set forth in 6 NYCRR 617. 10. Felicitation for Libbett's Family Reunion
§168-13. Decision Making and Finding Requirements By Councilmember Pitts
Decision-making and finding requirements shall be as set forth ADOPTED.
in 6 NYCRR 617.1 1. NO.149
§168-14. Document Preparation, Filing, Publication and By: Mr. Zuchlewski
Distribution APPOINTMENTS
Document preparation, filing, publication and COMMISSIONEROFDEEDS
distribution requirements shall be as set forth in 6 NYCRR That the following persons are hereby appointed as
617.12. Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31,
§168-15. Fees and Costs 1998 , conditional upon the person so appointed certifying
Fees and costs for the preparation and review of under oath to their qualifications and filin4 same with the City
draft and final EIS's shall be as set forth in 6 NYCRR 617.13. Clerk:
APPROVED AS TO FORM Carol Crump
Michael Risman Glenn E. Belton
Acting Corporation Counsel Bruce Kogan
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY Lisa M. Palesh
DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ADOPTED.
COMMISSION AND COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY NO.150
DEVELOPMENT. By: Mr. Zuchlewski
NO.146 APPOINTMENTS
By: Mr. Zuchlewski COMMISSIONEROFDEEDS
3RDANNUALCOMMUNITYDAY REQUIRED-PERFORMANCEOFPUBLICDUTIES
Whereas: Organizers of the Annual community Day will be That the following persons are hereby appointed as
sponsoring their event Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31,
on Sunday, September 28', and 1998, conditional upon the person so appointed certifying,
under oath, to their qualifications and filing same with the City
Whereas: This year marks the 3rd Annual community Day, Clerk:
and Thomas A. Chwalinski
ADOPTED.
Whereas: To publicize the event, organizers have UNFINISHEDBUSINESS
requested permission to display a banner across Elmwood NO.151
Avenue at Forest from August 28" - September 30th, and BONDRES.$5,700,000-INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS-VAR.STS.
Whereas: This event is free to the community and will take (NO.206,C.C.P.,JULY22,1997)
place in "The Elmwood Museum District" at the Albright Knox Mrs. LoTempio that the above item be taken from the table.
Art Gallery, and Seconded by Mr. Czajka.
CARRIED
Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved: Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item;
seconded by Mr. Czajka.
PASSED
AYES - 13 NOES- 0
NO.152
BONDRES.$3,000,000-SQUAWISLAND.
(NO.207,C.C.P.,JULY22,1997)
Mrs. LoTempio that the above item be taken from the table.
Seconded by Mr. Czajka.
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item;
seconded by Mr. Czajka.
PASSED
AYES - 13 NOES - 0
NO.153
BONDRES.$2,000,000-LOCALMATCH
RECONSTRUCTIONOFSTREETS
(NO.208,C.C.P.,JULY22,1997)
Mrs. LoTempio that the above item be taken from the table.
Seconded by Mr. Czajka.
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item;
seconded by Mr. Czajka.
PASSED
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
NO.154
BONDRES.$1,650,000-LOCALMATCH
RECONSTRUCTIONOFBRIDGES
(NO.209,C.C.P.,JULY22,1997)
Mrs. LoTempio that the above item be taken from the table.
Seconded by Mr. Czajka.
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item;
seconded by Mr. Czajka.
PASSED
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
NO.155
BONDRES.$1,400,000-RECONSTRUCTIONOFCURBS-
VAR.DISTRICTS
(NO.210,C.C.P.,JULY22,1997)
Mrs. LoTempio that the above item be taken from the table.
Seconded by Mr. Czajka.
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item;
seconded by Mr. Czajka.
PASSED
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
NO.156
BONDRES.$300,000-STREETIMP.-
ALLENTOWN/GRANT/FERRY
(NO.211,C.C.P.,JULY22,1997)
Mrs. LoTempio that the above item be taken from the table.
Seconded by Mr. Czajka.
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item;
seconded by Mr. Czajka.
PASSED AYES- 13 NOES- 0
NO.157
BONDRES.$1,00,000-CONSTR.HANDICAPACCESS
(NO.212,C.C.P.,JULY22,1997)
Mrs. LoTempio that the above item be taken from the table.
Seconded by Mr. Czajka.
CARRIED
Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item;
seconded by Mr. Czajka.
PASSED
AYES- 13 NOES- 0
NO.158
ANNOUNCEMENTOFCOMMITTEEMEETINGS
The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in
the Council Chambers, 13th floor, City Hall, Buffalo, New York,
unless otherwise noted
Regular committees
Civil Service - Tuesday, September 9, 1997 at 9:30 AM.
Finance - Tuesday, September 9, 1997 - following Civil
Service.
Legislation - Tuesday, September 9, 1997 at 2:00 PM.
Community Dev. - Wed., September 10, 1997 at 10:00 AM.
Education-Wed., Sept, 10, 1997 at 2:00 PM-Rm 1417
NO.159
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Ms.
Kavanaugh the Council adjourned at 3:15 PM
CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III
CITY CLERK