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Home My WebLink About11-0208CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL - BUFFALO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY S, 2011 AT 2:00 P.M. Present — David A. Franczyk, President of the Council, and Councilmembers: Fontana, Golombek, Kearns, LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell & Smith - 9 Absent -None On a motion by Mr. Fontana, Seconded by Mr. Rivera, the minutes of the stated meeting held on January 25, 2011 were approved. FONTANA FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK KEARNS LOCURTO PRIDGEN RIVERA RUSSELL SMITH [ ------------- [ MAJ W 5 ] [2/3 a 61 [314- 7] *AYE* NO February &, 2011 k FROM THE MAYOR February 8, 2011 FROM THE MAYOR a EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT February 8, 2011 FROM THE OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES 0000. COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: February 2, 2011 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Office of the Mayor DIVISION: Citizen Services SUBJECT: Submission of Monthly Report: December 2010 The Office of Mayor, Division of Citizen Services, hereby submits, for your Honorable Body's review and approval, the monthly reports for the Mayor's Call and Resolution Center for the month of January 2011, as mandated by Section 6 -20(c) of the City of Buffalo's City Charter. This monthly statistical report details the number and nature of inquiries, requests and complaints received. Department Head Name: Oswaldo Mestre Jr. Title: Signature of Department H l 5 RECEIVED FILE City of Buffalo IWAI Calls Between 1/9/2091 and 1/31/2011 . . Calls Between 1/1/2011 and 1131/2011 FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING 0060 #1 (Rev. 1193) One Page Communication to the Common Council TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: January 31, 2011 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Office of Strategic Planning DIVISION: Real Estate SUBJECT: Report of Sale 627 Broadway, East Corner Adams Lot Size: 28' x 105' Assessed Valuation: $2,200.00 (Ellicott District) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Mrs. Clara M. Davis, 471 Emslie Street, Buffalo, New York 14212 to purchase 627 Broadway. Mrs. Davis owns an apartment type building at 629 Broadway, which is adjacent to 627 Broadway. She intends to use the vacant lot for additional green space. The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sale of similar lots in the subject area. Sales range from Seventy Five Cents ($.75.) to One Dollar and Seventy Cents ($1.70), per square foot. Mrs. Davis has agreed and is prepared to pay Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00), One Dollar and Twenty Cents ($1.20) per square foot for the subject property. She has also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax and recording fees. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 627 Broadway to Mrs. Clara Davis in the amount of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00). 1 am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning .prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: TITLE: JOHN P. HANNON, JR. DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTAT NG SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: JPH:ck Repsale627b raadwaylre x Mr. Fontana moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning dated January 31, 2011, be received and fled; and That the offer from Mrs. Clara M. Davis, residing at 471 Emslie Street, in the sum of Three Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars ($3,5W00) for the purchase of 627 Broadway, be and hereby is accepted; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser, and That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. Passed. tj TAB: tAwp6O\=wot&rmvVc2- 8a.doc * AVE * NO * FONTANA % FRANCZYK * % COLOIBEK :LEARNS * LOCUR TO PR �p g� �'[ 7�;� 7p,� I.R.dC_4E X 7� RI RUSSELL % SMITH % maj ° 5 2/3 5 3/4- 7 #1 (Rev. 1193) One Page Communication to the Common Council TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: January 31, 2011 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Office of Strategic Planning DIVISION: Real Estate SUBJECT: Report of Sale 34 Sobieski, 319,14'N Broadway Lot Size: 30' x 94' Assessed Valuation: $1,500.00 (illmore District) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Mr. Iftekher Ahmed, 317 Loepere Street, Buffalo, New York 14212 to purchase 34 Sobieski. Mr. Ahmed owns a two family house at 38 Sobieski, which is adjacent to 34 Sobieski. He intends to use the vacant lot for additional green space. The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sale of similar lots in the subject area. Sales range from Forty Cents ($.40) to Sixty Cents ($.60), per square foot. Mr. Ahmed has agreed and is prepared to pay One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600.00), Fifty Five Cents ($.55) per square foot for the subject property. He has also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax and recording fees. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 34 Sobieski to Mr. Iftekher Ahmed in the amount of One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600.00). 1 am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: TITLE: SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: JPH:ck Repsale34sobieskilre JOHN P. HANNON, JR. DIRECTOR OF REAL. ESTATE OFFICES STRATEGI9."NING Mr. Fontana moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning dated January 31, 2011, be received and filed; and That the offer from Mr. T#tekher Ahmed, residing at 317 Loepere Street, in the sum. of One Thousand and Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600.00) for the purchase of 34 Sobieski, be and hereby is accepted; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. Passed. TA13: t:twp60lmswordVm03c2- 8a.doc � *AYE * NO * * FONTANA * RANGZ' * GOLOMBEK * * * * 2/3- 6 3/4- 7 0000' 1 (Rev. 1193) Ong Page Communication to the Common Council TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: February 1, 2011 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Office of Strategic Planning DIVISION. Real Estate SUBJECT: Report of Sale 68 Sobieski, 317.23'S Stanislaus Lot Size: 30'x 94' Assessed Valuation: $1,500.00 70 Sobieski, 287.23 S Stanislaus Lot Size: 30'x 94' Assessed: $1,500.00 (Fillmore District) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Mr. Ejaz Ahmed Khokhar and Mrs. Miadda S. Khokhar, 72 Sobieski Street, Buffalo, New York 14212 to purchase 68 and 70 Sobieski. Mr. and Mrs. Khokhar own and reside at 72 Sobieski, which is adjacent to 68 and 70 Sobieski. They intend to use the vacant lots for additional yard space. The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchasers. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sale of similar lots in the subject area. Sales range from Forty Cents ($.45) to Sixty Cents ($.60), per square foot. Mr. and Mrs. Khokhar have agreed and are prepared to pay Three Thousand One Hundred. Dollars ($3,100.00), Fifty Five Cents ($.55) per square foot for the subject properties. They have also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax and recording fees. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 68 and 70 Sobieski to Mr. and Mrs. Khokhar in the amount of Three Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($3,100.00). 1 am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: JOHN P. HANNON, JR. TITLE: DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE OFFICEOF STRATEGIC- PLANNING jY y SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: JPH:ck Repsale6800sobieskilre Mr. Fontana moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning dated February 1, 2011, be received and filed; and That the offer from Mr. Ejaz Wined Khokhar and Mrs. Miadda S. Khokhar, residing at 72 Sobieski Street, in the sum of Three Thousand and One Hundred Dollars ($3,100.00) for the purchases of 68 Sobieski Street and 70 Sobieski Street, be and they hereby are accepted, and That the transfer taxes, recording fees and cost of legal descriptions shall be paid by the purchasers; and That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of titles and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. Passed. n TAB: t:hT60Vmwordnnv14c2- 8a.doc *AVE *NO* FONTA -`A * FRANCZYK GOLOMBEK * * KEARNS * x L®CUR O * PRIDGEN * RIVERA * RUSSELL * SMITH x * x * Maj = 5 0* 2/3-6 3/4- 7 0 00 #1 (Rev. 1/93) One Page Communication to the Common Council TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: January 31, 2011 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Office of Strategic Planning DIVISION: Real Estate SUBJECT: Report of Sale €337 Woodlawn, 298.24'W Kehr Lot Size: 31' x 105' Assessed Valuation: $1,000.00 (Masten District) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Mr. Carnell Jones, 835 Woodlawn Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14211 to purchase 837 Woodlawn. Mr. Jones owns and resides at 835 Woodlawn Avenue, which is adjacent to 837 Woodlawn. He intends to use the vacant lot for additional green space. The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sale of similar lots in the subject area. Sales range from Forty Five Cents ($.45) to Seventy Cents ($.70), per square foot. Mr. Jones has agreed and is prepared to pay One Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($1,400.00), Forty Five Cents ($.45) per square foot for the subject property. He has also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax and recording fees. am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 837 Woodlawn to Mr. Carnell Jones in the amount of One Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($1,400.00). 1 am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: TITLE: SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: JPH:ck Repsafe837woodfawnire M JOHN P. HANNON, JR. DIRECTOR OF REAL E,5-WE OFFI.CEF STET GIC PVANNING } it Mr. Fontana moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning dated. January 31, 2011, be received and filed; and That the offer from Mr. Carrell Tories, residing at 835 Woodlawn Avenue, in the sum of One Thousand and Four Hundred Dollars ($1,400.00) for the purchase of 837 Woodlawn, be and hereby is accepted; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the sane, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. Passed. TAB: v%wp6Mn Yor ,v\sc2 -8a.d-oc AVE NO FONTANA FRANCZYK GLOBE KEARNS L®CURT® PGEN RIVERA RUSSELL x SMITH x 7i Maj 5 2/3® G *x 3/4- 7 rC FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD February 8, 2011 000 0 ) SEORA Notice of Determination Non Significance Negative Declaration This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (SEAR -- State Environmental Quality Review) of the Environmental Conservation Law. Lead Agency: City of Buffalo Planning Board Room 901, City. Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo New York 14202 As per the provisions of SEAR, the Lead Agency has reviewed the following action as it relates to the environment: Action Title Sleep Inn Hotel, Buffalo Location: 1159 Main Street Type of Action: Unlisted- Uncoordinated Description: C &S Engineers /Silvestri Architects on behalf of Fouad Bou- Jaoude is proposing the construction of a hotel on the property located at 1159 Main Street, Buffalo New York. The project will be the construction of a new 44,973 square foot Sleep Inn Hotel, Two buildings now occupy the site (Buffalo Travel Lodge) will be demolished to enable the new construction. Related work includes a new parking lot for seventy nine cars, a retaining wall along the easterly property line, new /replacement sidewalk along Main Street and site landscaping. The parcel is 1.36 acres in size. The project is expected to begin in March of 2011 and be complete in September of 2411. After a review the City of Buffalo Preservation Board recommended the demolition of the existing buildings. The project will be funded privately in the amount of 2,000,000 dollars. As a result of this Environmental Review, the Lead Agency has determined the undertaking of this action will not have a significant adverse affect on the quality of the environment. No further environmental review of this action will be conducted prior to project implementation and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared. Reasons Supporting This Determination: The facts and reasons for this decision are as follows: this project will take a marginally maintained Hotel that has been a negative distraction in a rebounding area of the city to a site that will be well maintained creating a welcome improvement to the rehabbed surrounding existing buildings across from and surrounding the site. The Identified potential negative impacts appear to be primarily short-term site preparation and construction related activities, and do not appear to be significant in magnitude or effect. There are no actions, which will have a significant adverse impact on the environment. For further information relative to this Negative Declaration, contact Mr. Martin Grunzweig, Land Use Controls Coordinator, Room 901 City Hall, Buffalo New York 14202 e 718 851 -5085 Dated January 18, 2011 CC: City Clerk City of Buffalo, Common Council City of Buffalo Public Works, Parks, Streets f)cparhuent City of Buffalo Economic Development, Permits and Inspection C &S EngineerslSilvestri Architects FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS February 8, 2011 #1 (Rev. 1193) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: February 2, 2011 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Parks & Streets DIVISION: Engineering SUBJECT: [: Notification Serial 9 10609 C: Install No Turn on Red [: Franklin Street, northbound [: at North Street [: (Ellicott District) PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) C: Ex. ( Item No. xxx, C.C.P. xx/xx/xxj NO TURNS ON RED n INSTALL In conformity with Section 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five (45) days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of the Subdivision I of Section 38 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: TURNS PROHIBITED FACING STEADY RED SIGNAL Vehicles on at Intersection of Effective Period of Time Franklin Street North Street At all times traveling northbound southeast corner This action is being taken in order to further increase pedestrian safety at this recently rebuilt intersection at the request of the Linwood Preservation District & Friends. SJS /PJM/EDS TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Peter J. Merlo, P.E. TYPE TITLE: City Engineer SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: {nsI0609.doc} , RECEIVED FILED r 3 Lmyood Pease watio-n District & Fiends PD Box 176 Buffalo, NY 14209 November 18, 2010 Mr. Steven Stepniak Commissioner, Department of Public Works, Park & Streets 502 City lull Buffalo, NY 14202 RE: Prohibition of Right on Red at Franklin and North Dear Commissioner Stepniak: The Linwood Preservation District & Friends, representing the Linwood area neighborhood, requests the prohibition of right turn on red at Franklin where it intersects with North. Currently, there is no sign installed that prevents drivers from taking this action. With the recent changes to this intersection's geometry and crosswalks, preventing drivers from making a right on red from Franklin on to North will reduce congestion and make the area safer for pedestrians. We are pleased with the progress of the improvements to the Linwood I North. I Franklin intersection, and with the professionalism and attentiveness of your team. Please advise what additional steps we need to take to implement this change. With Regards, Jeff Carballada Treasurer, LPDF Cc: John Bidell, City of Buffalo Engineering Torn Duk, City of Buffalo Engineering Joseph O'Gorman, President, LPDF Scott Van DeGenachte, Vice President, LPDF Ramona Whitaker, Secretary, LPDF (1 1 0 o p 0 8.. #1 (Rev. 1/93) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICA'T'ION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: January 24, 2411 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Parks & Streets DIVISION: Engineering SUBJECT: [: Reduction in Retention [; Overlay of City Streets — 2016, Gr. #707 [: Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc. [: Contract ##93000590 PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [; I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body a request to reduce the retention for the above mentioned contract from 5% to 1% and respectfully request that Your Honorable Body approve this request. SJS :PJM :MJZ:Ilf cc: Bill Heinhold TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Peter J. Merlo, P.E. TYPE TITLE: City Engineer of Public Works, Parks & Streets SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mr. Fontana moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated January 24, 2011, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to reduce the retention from 5% to I% for Overlay of City Streets — 2010, Group #707, Contract No. 93000590 to Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc. Passed A fl :, M 7 tAwp60Vwword\ :rmmA8ca- 8a.aoo PRIDGEN RIVES RUSSELL SMITH x x 7i tii 9� ik p g/ g � p ' lY aj 6 5 n 2 /3 - 6 ` 7 0" 1 y SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: February 2, 2011 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Parks & Streets DIVISION: Engineering SUBJECT: [:Report of Bids [:Milling and Resurfacing of City Streets in South Buffallo Project [:PIN 5757.60 [:South District PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Ex. (item No. xxx, C.C,P. xxlxxlxx) 2 . This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have advertised for and recieved bids on February 2, 2011 for Milling and Resurfacing of the following City Streets in South Bufaalo: Mckinley Parkway,South Park Avenue and Hopkins Street. The objectives of this project are roadway improvements, including paving roadway ,new sidewalk, drainage system.The following bids were received for the Project: 1- Destro Brothers Concrete Company, Inc. $ 1,068,324.50 2- Don Braasch Inc. $ 1,116,555.33 3- Louis Del Prince $ 1,184,424.75 4- Occhino Corporation $ 1,204,869.29 5- Amerst Paving,Inc. $ 1,267,308.57 6- Yarussi Costruction, Inc. $ 1,301,463.23 7- Milherst Construction, Inc. $ 1,344,364.30 8- American Waving $ 1,364,886,80 9- Zolads Construction $ 1,388,628.00 10- Dipizio Construction $ 1,500,957.47 11- Arcadia Construction $ 1,553,394.64 12- Man -O -Trees $ 1,653,000.00 13- Ed Bauer Construction $ 1,743,933.40 Engineer's Estimate: $ 1,349,398 1 hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidders is Destro Brothers. Also, I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body authorize a contract award in the amount of $ 1,175,156.95 (Base Bid $ 1,068,324.50- a $106,832.45 -10% Unit bid increase = $ 1,175,156.95) This Project is Funded by FHWA,New York State and the City of Buffalo as part of local Transportation Improvement Program (T.I.P.) Funds for this project will be available in capital project Account. V ., DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: TITLE SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD Peter J.Merlo, P,E. City Engineer CAI Mi. Fontana moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated February 2, 2011, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Milling and Resurfacing of City Streets in South Buffalo Project PIN 5757.60, to Destro Brothers Concrete Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $1,175,1 (Base Bid $ 1,068,324.50 + a $ 106,832.45 — 10% Unit bid increase = $1,175,156.95. This project is funded by FHWA, New 'York State and the City as part of local Transportation Improvement Program (T.I.P.). Funds are available in a capital project Account. Passed. 9 TAB.rmv tAwp6©\=AYordlnnv14c2-$a.doc KEARNS LOCURTO PGEN x Certificate t In compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -I of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I transmit this certification of appointment {s) or promotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Hunan Resources/Civil Service for the Appointment Effective:. in the Department of Public Works Division of Water to the Position of Chief Water Pollution Inspector Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal (Insert one) PROVISIONAL Appointment, Promotion, Non - Competitive (Insert one) PROMOTION Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat (Insert one) FOURTH STEP (Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $43,469 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY Water Service Inspector DPW DATE 1111 NAME Brian Laokle ADDRESS 714 Abbott Rd. CITY & ZIP Buffalo, NY 14220 LAST 4 DIG OF SSN. XXX -)(X- LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY NAME DATE ADDRESS CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 53003721 TITLE CODE NO 4621 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 411001 PROD. ID P RSONNEL REQ. NO 2010 -065 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $25,903«$43,171 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: DATE: SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY Steven J. SteDniak Commissioner 9/9.8i'l 1 QRb�l�lAt + 3 CQPIES TO rtY �1~RIC- >lZJN11�EFQ�E APE'OIi�TMbaN'r ��aTlsl OTHER COPIES TO: #5- r ER #6- HUMAN SERVICESlCIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #8 - _P99 RTMENT_ #fig MY SI9N #l0- 9MRLQYY9EL 03 (Rev 1 -02) Certificate In compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, [ transmit this certification of appointments) or proinotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Human Resources /Civil Service for the Appointment. Effective: in the Department of Public Works Division of Streets to the Position of Dog Control Officer Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal (Insert one) PERMANENT Appointment, Promotion, Non- Competitive (Insert one) PROMOTION Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat (Insert one) SECOND STEP jEnter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $22,721 LAST JOB TITLE Animal Shelter Attendant NAME Heather Murray LAST DEPARTMENT DPW DATE 12/10 ADDRESS 101 Hubbell Avenue LAST SALARY $22,222 CITY & ZIP Buffalo, NY 14220 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -)(X-8500 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY NAME DATE ADDRESS CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 15203001 TITLE CODE NO 2660 BUDGET ACCT, OBJ. 411001 PROD. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2010-61 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $22,070 - $34,679 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Steven J. Stepniak TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Commissioner DATE: 115111 SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: ORIGINAL + 3 COPIES TO; :QETY CLERK (ON /BEFORE APPOINTMENT DATE) OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN SERVICESCIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION #10 EMPLOYEE(S) FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE February 8, 2011 000 - "_' SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: FROM: DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: SUBJECT: PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Ex. (Item No. xxx C.C.P. xx/xx/xx) TEXT: ( TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW Januar 26 2011 ` POLICE Approval to purchase new police vehicles The Buffalo Police Department was approved to purchase 15 unmarked vehicles in the 2010/2011 fiscal year adopted budget. The Department's fleet of unmarked vehicles is in dire need of being updated. There are many unmarked vehicles from the late 1990's and early 2000's still in the fleet (actually 53 from 2003 and before). These vehicles often need constant repairing and some are becoming unsafe to drive. This encompasses cars and SUV's. The Department purchased three (3) SUV's in 2006 and has not purchased any since. In addition, the Department purchased only 37 unmarked car's from 2006 to 2008 and none since then. This averages to less than eight (8) unmarked vehicles being replaced per year for the last five years. The purchase of new unmarked vehicles will allow the Department to replace some of these older vehicles that are well beyond their useful life. The older vehicles will be removed from the fleet in the near future through the auction process. As a result, the requested vehicles will not increase the total fleet nor the number of take home vehicles, they will replace existing; vehicles. Therefore, in consideration of the above issues and per the adopted 2010/2011 fiscal year budget, the Buffalo Police Department hereby requests permission from your honorable body to begin the purchase process for up to 12 unmarked police cruisers (Ford Crown Victoria's or Ford Fusion's) and three (3) unmarked SUV's. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Inspector Joseph Strano at 851 -4879. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and expediency in addressing this matter, DD /jws TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: DANIEL DERENDA TYPE TITLE: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: �a '�V Mr. Fontana moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Police dated January 26, 2011, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Police and the Director of Purchase, be, and they hereby are authorized to purchase the above listed umarked vehicles upon the condition that there be no increase in the number of vehicles designated as authorized for take - home use. Funds for the purchases were adopted in the 2010/2.011 fiscal year budget. Passed.. 12 TARrmv t:\Nvp60\nisivord\rniv\l2c2-8a.doe A AVE * NO x {y' FONTANA A'AlA NC * 4 4C GOLO EK * sE 5'q KEARNS L®CURTO 'k dt 3c 1 DGEN si RIVERA ik �s g g � USSE�. L 7f S 'p �r�e�Y �g/Bg p g-g ��R-� Jq. JF.JA X itC 7C i�S �/� maj 5 St - 6 x X 3/4 - 7 000i SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: PROM: DEPARTMENT DIVISION: Januar 25 201.1 POLICE SUBJECT: ] : Approval to update /replace vehicle in Buffalo Police Department fleet PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Ex. ( Item No. xxx C.C.P. xx /xx /xx TEXT: ( TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW , ),`l I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body a request to update the Buffalo Police Department Beet at no cost to the City of Buffalo. Per seizure done in conjunction with U.S. Customs /I.C.E., the Buffalo Police Department requests permission to take into its' fleet a 2003 Suburban to be used by the Buffalo Police Department for its' undercover Customs and Border Protection operations. Per agreement with Customs /ICE, the Buffalo Police Department Detective assigned to this task force must have immediate access to a Buffalo police vehicle at all times. The Detective presently assigned to this task force has a Buffalo Police Department vehicle and this vehicle will be replaced at no cost to the City. The Detective assigned to the .ICE /BEST Task Force has had frill access to a vehicle since being assigned to the unit in November 2008. Upon approval and acquisition of the vehicle mentioned above, the Buffalo Police Department will remove cunTnt vehicle #PO46, presently driven by the Detective assigned to the CustorrdlCE task force, from its' fleet. This vehicle, #PO46 which is an I I year old, 2000 unmarked Ford with 135,000+ miles requiring extensive repairs, will be submitted to the Division of Purchase for inclusion in the next upcoming auction. The U.S. Customs office has agreed to release the 2003 Suburban with no fees or costs to the City of Buffalo. In addition, the cost of all fuel and general maintenance for this vehicle will be covered by U.S. Customs. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 851 -4571. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and expediency in addressing this matter. DD /jws TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: DANIEL DERENDA TYPE TITLE: SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD Mr. Fontana moved: That the move communication from the Commissioner of Police dated January 25, 2011, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Police accept the donation of this vehicle from the U.S. Customs office with no fees or costs to the City and that the cost of all fuel and general maintenance for this vehicle will be covered by U. S. Customs. That the acceptance of these vehicles is approved contingent on the vehicles being designated as not authorized for take-home use, marred with the City Seal in accordance with Chapter 53 of the City Cade, and concurrent with ease, that the replaced vehicles be removed from City service and disposed of by the Director of Purchase in the best interests of the City. Passed. 13 TAB;rmv tA16V60\nmvordVmv\13e2- 8a.doc �''� FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PER -MIT & INSPECTION SERVICES Fehruaiy S, 2011 Q0011 SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: 02/03/2011 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Permit and Inspection Services SUBJECT: [:Capital Projects Account Fund Transfer C� PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Ex. Item No. xxx C.C.P. xxixx/xx We are requesting the following transfer of funds in Capital Projects account #33650106/445100: we will be terminating contract #93000664 and would like to transfer $187,676 to contract #93000248. SIGNATURE DEPARTME HEAD TITLE : Comnifisloner REFERRED TO THE COMM FIN ON t To: The Common Council: Date- February 2, 2011 From: Department Permit & Inspection Services Division: Office of Licenses Subject: [: Food Store (New) [: 3079 Bailey (University) � Type in Upper and [: L Lower Case_ Only I [: Prior Council Reference: (If Any) [: Ext. ( Item No. xxx C.C.P. xx/xx/xx Text ( Type Single Space Below Pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that i have examined the attached application for a Food Store License located at 3079 Bailey (DOLLAR GENERAL #12803. /DOLGENCORP OF NEW YORK INC.) and find that as to form is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a food store license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department, Building Inspections, Police Department and Collection Office I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Twe Department Head Name: JAMES COMERFORD Type Title: Signature of Department Head: JC:PS:rf CI'T'Y OF BUFFALO OFFICE OF LICENSES 301 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW .YORK 14202 INSPECTION/APPROVAL REQUEST AGENCY / DEPARTMENT: OFF. OF ZONING & USE REFERRED TO: KEVIN FITZGERALD APPLICATION FOR: DOLLAR GENERAL # 12803 LICENSE TYPE: FOOD STORE BUSINESS ADDRESS: 3079 BAILEY BUSINESS PHONE: - COUNCIL DISTRICT: UN POLICE DISTRICT: 00 APPLICANT NAME: APPL. PHONE: 615 -8554 APPLICATION NUMBER: 560840 REFERRAL DATE: 01/25/2011 REMARKS: DISAPPROVAL REASON: NEW LICENSE 2011 CONTACT INFO IS STORE MANAGER BRIAN AT 998 -4535 OR 833 -3127 (TO BE COMPLETED BY AGENCY/DEPARTMENT REFERRED TO) APPROVED DISAPPROVED DISAPPROVAL CALLBACK DATE` / DATE: DATE: ""REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL MUST BE STATED BELOW" ** REMARKS: INSPECTOR RM# EXT AFTER INSPECTION PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS REFERRAL OF THE OFFICE OF LICENSES. THANK YOU. Rpp811p2.rp! CITY OF BUFFALO OFFICE OF LICENSES 301 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW. YORK 14242 INSPECTION /APPROVAL. REQUEST AGENCY / DEPARTMENT: FIRE PREVENTION REFERRED TO: LT. POCZKALSKI APPLICATION FOR: DOLLAR GENERAL # 12803 LICENSE TYPE: FOOD STORE BUSINESS ADDRESS: BUSINESS PHONE: COUNCIL DISTRICT: POLICE DISTRICT: APPLICANT NAME: APPL. PHONE: APPLICATION NUMBER: REFERRAL DATE: 3079 BAILEY UN 00 DOLGENCORP OF NY WC 615 -8554 560840 01/25/2011 NEW LICENSE 2011 REMARKS: CONTACT INFO IS STORE MANAGER BRIAN AT 998 - 4535 OR 8333127 DISAPPROVAL REASON: (TO BE COMPLETED BY AGENCY/DEPARTMENT REFERRED TO) APPROVED DISAPPROVED DISAPPROVAL CALLBACK DATE: , ZN D) Vj DATE: DATE: ** *REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL MUST BE STATED BELOW * ** REMARKS: 1` P -�U OF MlDtJ 6 l0G LAK-M-5 INSPECTOR c/1 RM# EX AFTER INSPECTION PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS REFERRAL OF THE OFFICE OF LICENSES. THANK YOU AppSlip2rpr CITY OF BUFFALO OFFICE OF LICENSES 301 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 INSPECTION/APPROVAL REQUEST AGENCY f DEPARTMENT: HOUSING PROPERTY INS REFERRED TO: KEVIN FITZGERALD APPLICATION FOR: DOLLAR GENERAL #12803 LICENSE 'TYPE: FOOD STORE BUSINESS ADDRESS: 3079 BAILEY BUSINESS PHONE: - COUNCIL DISTRICT: UN POLICE DISTRICT: 00 APPLICANT NAME: APPL. PHONE: 615 -8554 APPLICATION NUMBER: 560840 REFERRAL DATE: 01/25/2011 (TO BE COMPLETED BY AGENCY/DEPARTMENT REFERRED TO) REMARKS: I CONTACT INFO IS STORE MANAGER BRIAN AT 998 -4535 OR 833 -3127 DISAPPROVAL REASON: APPROVED DISAPPROVED DISAPPROVAL CALLBACK DATE: DATE: ** *REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL MUST BE STATED BELOW * ** REMARKS: I .INSPECTOR NEW LICENSE 2011 RM# EKT AFTER INSPECTION PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS REFERRAL OF THE OFFICE OF LICENSES. THANK YOU. AppShp2rpt CITY OF BUFFALO OFFICE OF LICENSES 301 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202. INSPECTION /APPROVAL REQUEST AGENCY / DEPARTMENT: POLICE REFERRED TO: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE APPLICATION FOR: DOLLAR GENERAL #12803 LICENSE TYPE: FOOD STORE BUSINESS ADDRESS: BUSINESS PHONE: COUNCIL DISTRICT: POLICE DISTRICT: APPLICANT NAME: APPL. PHONE: APPLICATION NUMBER: REFERRAL DATE: REMARKS: DISAPPROVAL. REASON: 3079 BAILEY UN 00 DOLGENCORP OF NY INC. 615 -8554 560840 01/25/2011 NEW LICENSE 2011 CONTACT INFO IS STORE MANAGER BRIAN AT 998-4535 OR 833 -3127 (TO BE COMPLETED BY AGENCY/DEPARTMENT REFERRED TO) APPROVED DATE: DISAPPROVED DATE: REMARKS. b DISTRICT CAPTAIN: APPROVED DATE:. DISAPPROVED DATE: ""REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL MUST BE STATED BELOW * ** COMM. OF POLICE: AFTER INSPECTION PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS REFERRAL TO THE OFFICE OF LICENSES. THANK. YOU. AppSlfp2rpt NA CITY OF BUFFALO OFFICE OF LICENSES 301 CITY MALL BUFFALO, NEW-YORK 14202 INSPECTION /APPROVAL REQUEST AGENCY / DEPARTMENT: COLLECTIONS OFFICE REFERRED TO: COLLECTIONS OFFICE APPLICATION FOR: DOLLAR GENERAL #12803 LICENSE TYPE: FOOD STORE BUSINESS ADDRESS: 3079 BAILEY BUSINESS PHONE: - COUNCIL DISTRICT: UN POLICE DISTRICT: 00 APPLICANT NAME: "PL. PHONE: 615 -8554 APPLICATION NUMBER: 560840 REFERRAL DATE: 01/25/2011 REMARKS: DISAPPROVAL REASON: NEW LICENSE 2011 CHECK FOR ANY FEES FROM DOLLAR STORE OR DOLGENCORP OF NEW YORK INC. (TO BE COMPLETED BY AGENCY/DEPARTMENT REFERRED TO) �OV DATE: L I I DISAPPROVED DATE: DISAPPROVAL CALLBACK DATE: ** *REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL MUST BE STATED BELOW*** RE MARKS: i �� y INSPECT �1�i� _ --' -' Rte# bf EXT �4 AFTER INSPECTION PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TINS REFERRAL OF THE OFFICE OF LICENSES. THANK YOU. .4ppSllp2.rpi 01-03-'11 16:05 FROM -C(1&- LICENSES '1168bl4951 1-z8f4 1'UM10006 r °so f �., CITY OF BUFFALO �- LICENSE APPLIC 65 Niagara Sq. City Hall Room 301 )3uffalo, NY 14202 Phone' 851. Fax (716) 951 -4952 � . L 1 All in- fvrloation on this fury is public record. 0 Mail E3 n -in 0 Sole Proprietor 0 Corporation Corporation Marne Business Marne (aba) ® Limited Liability Compony fee ® Restaurant Take Out $ � b�L ftrid Store 115.00 See additional questions, 0 Meat Fish poultry $150.00 ® Caterer $ 88.00 0 Bakery El 0 -� employees $ 63.00 ® 3.10 employees $105.00 '.® 11 -15 employees $157.00 0 26 -50 employees $315.40 13 51 -200 employees $525.00 Business Phone ( ) Business Fax ( ) [J fee ® Wstaurant Dance 0 Floor Show $367.50 0 Live Music $210.00 0 Me c hnical $13 1.25 Ll Public bancv (based on sq ft) ® GoGo Dancing $131.25 ® Skatfing Rini $210.00 Cl howling Alley per lane $31.50 ## lanes 0 Billiard Parlor per table $31,50 # tables Business Address (no Po aox) � r— Mailing Address (if different) 1 0 NYS Tax H) # Zm i Business Website E-mail Owner(s)/ Principal Partners 1 Applicant (lasts first) N oma Phone - -i Horne Address: ( Box not acceptable) j Date of birth Place of Birth Co- Applicant (last, first) Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 20 Tommi8siow ofDccds in and for the City of RuNo, Now York For office use only Application NO Date issued; Home Phone I am aware of the obligation to provide timely notice of any change, in required information, and I have informed all owners, managers, or other principals of their criminal andfor civio responsibility for the timely ful;rillment of restrictions and conditions to the license or timely abatement of any nui nce activity at or associated with the business. Intl v As an authorized agent of the entity identified above, I certify the information on this form is true, correct, complete and current to the best of my knowledge and belief. t Print Name ( ° Signature �6 1J Date Vendor #1 04944 Invoice #20111280304BL38 Batch 4885 $ 1'15.00 Horde Address. (PO Box not acceptable) Bate of birth place of Birth fee DRestaurant 1-200 seats $174;00 ® 201 -400 seats $250.00 ® 400+ seats $350,00 (on.premisc consumption of food and/or beverage) El Certificate of Inspection $56.00 (PublicAsstmbly)ltestaurant 54 + seats ® Coin' Central Amusement # games per game $47.25 ® Arcade # games _ per game $47.25 El Music mechanical $52.50 0 Mtisie lure, n dancing $52.50 0 News Stand $63.00 Corporation Marne Business Marne (aba) ® Limited Liability Compony fee ® Restaurant Take Out $ � b�L ftrid Store 115.00 See additional questions, 0 Meat Fish poultry $150.00 ® Caterer $ 88.00 0 Bakery El 0 -� employees $ 63.00 ® 3.10 employees $105.00 '.® 11 -15 employees $157.00 0 26 -50 employees $315.40 13 51 -200 employees $525.00 Business Phone ( ) Business Fax ( ) [J fee ® Wstaurant Dance 0 Floor Show $367.50 0 Live Music $210.00 0 Me c hnical $13 1.25 Ll Public bancv (based on sq ft) ® GoGo Dancing $131.25 ® Skatfing Rini $210.00 Cl howling Alley per lane $31.50 ## lanes 0 Billiard Parlor per table $31,50 # tables Business Address (no Po aox) � r— Mailing Address (if different) 1 0 NYS Tax H) # Zm i Business Website E-mail Owner(s)/ Principal Partners 1 Applicant (lasts first) N oma Phone - -i Horne Address: ( Box not acceptable) j Date of birth Place of Birth Co- Applicant (last, first) Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 20 Tommi8siow ofDccds in and for the City of RuNo, Now York For office use only Application NO Date issued; Home Phone I am aware of the obligation to provide timely notice of any change, in required information, and I have informed all owners, managers, or other principals of their criminal andfor civio responsibility for the timely ful;rillment of restrictions and conditions to the license or timely abatement of any nui nce activity at or associated with the business. Intl v As an authorized agent of the entity identified above, I certify the information on this form is true, correct, complete and current to the best of my knowledge and belief. t Print Name ( ° Signature �6 1J Date Vendor #1 04944 Invoice #20111280304BL38 Batch 4885 $ 1'15.00 Horde Address. (PO Box not acceptable) Bate of birth place of Birth Mr. Fontana moved: That the above communication from the Department of Permit and Inspection Services dated February 2, 2011, be received and filed; and That pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Food Store License to Dolgencorp of New York, Inc. dlb /a Dollar General #12803 located at 3079 Bailey Avenue. Passed IM TAB:rmv TAwp6O\tmword mivir 5cMa.doo * AYE *NO* 4 ON'T`ANA FRANCZYK * GOLOMBE * KEARNS sk * r X L®CUi2TO P1GEN * RIVERA * RUSSELL SMITH � * * * Maja5 2/3- 6 3/4- 7 001_q TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL. DATE: January 11, 2011 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Department of Permit & Inspection Services SUBJECT: [:2011 Food Store License Renewals PRIOR COUNCIL .REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Ex. ( item N e ` xxx, C_C.P. xx!xx /x� Pursuant to Chapter 194 `Food Stores" of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, specifically section 194 -7.1 "Procedure governing license renewals ", attached, please find a list of all Food Store Licenses expiring on April 1, 2011. As per Chapter 194 -7.1 "the Common Council shall notify this department, in writing, each license it believes requires further investigation by the Department prior to the license being renewed. Additionally, the Common Council shall also fo *.ward to this department, any and all information it deems pertinent to the investigation of the licensee. Finally, any actions taken by this Honorable Body with regards to the provisions of a specific Food Store License should be documented during an official Common Council Proceedings with subsequent notice to this department. 11� Signature 3Departm l Dead Titie: JAMES COMERI~ORD JR. COMMISSIONER REFERRAKE-0 TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATI R Rion Date' 1212912010 Food Store Licenses Expiring 4/1/2011 Business Name Business Address Applicant Name FERRY EXPRESS V LC 1507 FILLMORE FAWAZ KAID PEE-WEE'S VARIETY STORE 2319 MAIN ROBERT BROWN UNITED GROCERY & HALAL MEAT 1 331 VERMONT MAHBUBUR. RAHMAN Council Phone 716818-9775 716-837-2037 347-268-3809 u Pagc No.: I LieYear APPNum 2011 560601 2011 55940 2011 560160 0� FS77'br20 I Run Date' 1212912010 . ....... .... ...... ....... .... ... .. ... ...... ... ... Food Store Licenses Expiring 4/1/2011 Page No,,- 2 Business Name Business Address AD21icant Name Council Phone LicYear Al2IRNum DE DELAWARE DISTRICT COLVIN MARKET EXPRESS LLC 117 COLVIN FAWZI ALARSHI DE 716-939-9306 2011 560136 C & K THE CORNER STORE 630 COLVIN MOHAMED ALABADI DE 877-4440 2011 537494 A PLUS AUTO INC 1390 DELAWARE DEMAR POLLACK DE 716-882-0220 2011 524751 RITE AID 93521 14 DELAWARE DE 885-9944 2011 526986 WILSON FARMS 2065 DELAWARE DANIEL SHANAHAN DE 871-9307 2011 541004 DELAWARE MART INC. 2075 DELAWARE JOGA SINGH DE 716-994-6908 2011 555626 DOLLAR TREE # 1422 2130 DELAWARE DE 875-8852 2011 532426 FEEL RITE FRESH MARKETS 21.41 DELAWARE MICHAEL BELLOMO DE 633-5685 2011 539521 SUNOCO INC (R & M) #7341 2731 DELAWARE BEVERLY PAPP DE 875-7062 2011 524755 PENZEY'S SPICES COMPANY 783 ELMWOOD CINDY DREW DE 262-785-7616 2011 556323 ELMWOOD SUNOCO INC 905 ELMWOOD LEON SEREDAY DE 885-8585 2011 542259 FAMILY MART 1146 HERTEL MAHDI AL JEBORI DE 2011 560288 ALADDIN MARKET 1177 HERTEL MOTASIM AGHA DE 716-876-9515 2011 524626 ALNOOR GROCERY 1200 HERTEL NAGI BERMAN DE 876-4152 2011 542268 CARUSO IMPORTS 1200 HERTEL VINCENZO CARUSO DE 683-2078 2011 542095 CITY GROCERY 1.225 HERTEL HESSAM NORANI DE 716-873-7773 2011 524892 MECCA INTERNATIONAL FOODS 1256 HERTEL AHMED ALI DE 313-449-9892 2011 554122 SUNOCO A-PLUS 1301. HERTEL DEMAR POLLACK DE 716-689-4388 2011 524578 DOLLAR GENERAL #8896 1336 HERTEL DE 877• 0710 2011 526315 HERTEL NEWS & TOBACCO 1416 HERTEL VIRGINIA GHOZZO DE 716-836-3616 2011 524893 WALGREENS #03290 1556 HERTEL DE 716-834-3020 2011 524914 RMAH MARKET 1661 HERTEL EL-HARIRI MUNIR DE 716-831-4867 2011 556320 DASH MARKETS 1764 HERTEL DE 2011 524579 DOLLAR GENERAL #8960 212 HOLDEN DE 833-0878 2011 5263166,,j�_ FAMILY DOLLAR #3845 710 KENMORE BILL DUTHE DE 835-9697 2011 529453 Run Date' 1212912010 Food Store Licenses Expiring 4/l/2011 Page No,,' 3 Business Name Business Address Applicant Name Council Phone LkYear A ppNum MAIN UTICA MARKET 1373 MAIN MOHAMED ALABADI DE 886_7127 2011 524685 FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF NEW Y 1384 MAIN KINA HARVEY DE 704 -808 -7897 2011 558244 AROUND THE CLOCK EXPRESS MAR 1407 MAIN KHALEEL SALEH DE 886 -1869 2011 549237 MAIN MINI MARKET 2608 MAIN MOHAMED ABDULLAH DE 71.6- 836 -4480 2011 . 531832 WILSON FARMS 281 PARKSIDE DANIEL SHANAHAN DE 834- 3974 2011 541511 FS77 yC'ouncil OIst, rpt .. ......... 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Food Store Licenses Expiring 4/l/2011 Page No.: 4 Business Name Business Address Applicant Name Council Phone LkYear AppNum EL ELLICOTT DISTRICT BILL'S FOOD MART 26 ALLEN HIZAM ALJAMALI EL 716-882-3755 2011 524789 HOLLEY FARM INC 233 ALLEN AHMED HUSSEIN EL 882-2733 2011 524790- ALFY'S F60D MARKET 465 BEST MOHAMED ALNASAFl EL 603-2601 2011 551339 DOWNTOWN TRADING CO 51 BROADWAY CARL PALADINO EL 783-8743 2011 526931 TASTE OF THE TOWN TAKEOUT & D 535 BROADWAY OKBAH HAMOOD ALYAFAI EL 716-465-2825 2011 556329 HOPE WAY MARKET 381 BUST] SHAIF FADHEL EL 716-883-6068 201.1. 555656 WEST SIDE MARKET 255 CAROLINA AHMED ABUBAKER EL 856-8929 2011 552446 WALGREENS 903288 650 DELAWARE EL 716-883-0422 201.1 524902 WILSON FARMS 1.36 DIVISION NORTH DANIEL SHANAHAN EL 896-8981 2011 559106 DODGE EXPRESS MART INC. 529 DODGE AHMED ALBAJARI EL 716-884-0946 2011 558059 .ALLENTOVv FOOD MART 74 ELMWOOD ALI RIZEK EL 716-881-5748 2011 524906 ELMWOOD BEST MART 239 ELMWOOD SOUTH AHMED ABUHAMRA EL 852-4611 2011 535193 SHERMAN DELI 819 GENESEE APRIL LEE KOZAKIEWICZ EL 716-332-5974 2011 542379 N M GROCERY 219 HUDSON MINH IRAN XUAN EL 716-856-7993 2011 524918 ONE STOP PARTY STORE 309 HUDSON JIBRILNAGI EL 894-2455 2011 524585 GOLD STAR MINI MART 309 HUDSON MUGALI YAFAY EL 716-235-6284 2011 559865 BUFFALO DISCOUNT FOOD MARKE 279 JEFFERSON MASER AHMED EL 854-0445 201.1. 547020 WILLERT PARK FOOD MARKET 473 JEFFERSON KHALED BAAGARI EL 854-5025 2011 557623 JEFFERSON EXPRESS MART 749 JEFFERSON MOHSEN AHMED EL 716-854-3436 2011 559331 OBIG BASHA MARKET 845 JEFFERSON MUTHANA SALEM EL 818-0857 2011 549185 SHOP - N - GO 984 JEFFERSON HABIB NASSER EL 716-883-2594 2011 531 113 MOZEB'S GROCERY 3 LAKEVIEW SALEH MOZEB EL 2011 524609 BUFF CITY EXCLUSIVE 90 LISBON BORHAN ALI EL 862-0744 2011 548282 DOWNTOWN FOOD MART 472 MAIN ABDUL JAKIE EL 842-1718 2011 553429 RUSH HOUR 900 MAIN RANI ALJAB.RI EL 716-931-2170 2011 557223 Run Date` 1212912010 1 GbyCouncilDist. rpI Food Store Licenses Expiring 4/l/2011 Page No.: 5 Business Naive Business Address Applicant Name Council Phone LicYear Ap.pNum MAIN FOOD MART 1128 MAIN MEHDI SAEED EL 716- 883 -71.00 2011 524933 CITY WIDE FOOD MARKET 137 MAPLE DEEN ALHARBI EL 852 -7075 2011 551736 MARINA MARKET 31 MARINE RENE WOLASZ EL 852 -01.45 2011 545553 A & A FOOD MARKET 274 MARYLAND SALEH. ABDULLA EL 2011 524692 FOOD MART 211 NIAGARA YONNAS GHIRMATZION EL 716 - 400 -5300 2011 549629 NIAGARA FOOD PLUS 257 NIAGARA RAF'Q ALMANSOB EL 855 -0460 2011 524703 GARANG INTERNATIONAL MARKE 325 NIAGARA ALI ALMADHRAHI EL 716 - 891 - 1.060 2011 556112 RITE AID 4497 350 NIAGARA EL 885 -3111 2011 526984 AFRICAN HALL 468 NIAGARA DAO KAMARA EL 916 -903 -1479 201.1 560530 FAMILY DOLLAR 98078 517 NIAGARA CHARLES CURRY EL 704 - 847 -6961 2011 556430 BROTHERS HALAL MARKET 580 NIAGARA ABDI SABTOW EL 716 - 533 -9703 2011 556845 GOD IS LOVE LAREFERENCE 588 NIAGARA MANUEL MUANA-MOXI EL 884 -2080 2011 550511 HOLLY FARMS INC. 424 PEARL ST MARK ALOIS.IO EL 716 -885 -1361 2011 524643 BUFFALO YEMAN MARKET INC 177 RILEY ALI. HABABI EL 884 -0502 2011 553468 3 BROTHERS MARKET DELI 464 SEVENTH MOHAMAD ALI EL 602 -2266 2011 556114 SWAN .FOOD MARKET 357 SWAN AHMED NASSER EL 716 - 319- 4593 2011 55701.4 MONTES GROCERY & DELI 413 SWAN ESTHER MONTES EL 465 -3877 2011 529161. TRENTON FOOD MARKET 278 TRENTON ALI ALHAMIDI EL 855 -0387 2011 548284 MUSA PARTY EXPRESS 224 VIRGINIA ST MUSA. ALI , EL 570 -0902 2011 535346 FAMILY DOLLAR 96320 400 VIRGINIA ST CHRISTOPHER WHITE EL 704- 847 -6961 2011 536809 TOWNE GARDEN I.G.A. 409 WILLIAM HAMOOD YAFAY EL 716- 822 -8636 2011 524721 RITE AID # 1677 476 WILLIAM EL 847 -0424 2011 526996 WILLIAM MINI MARKET 654 WILLIAM M014SSER GHORAB EL 716- 837 -6561 2011 524723 1 GbyCouncilDist. rpI Run Date 1212912010 .... . .............. .. ..... . . ... Food Store Licenses Expiring 4/112011 Page No.: 6 Business Name Business Address Applicant Name Council Phone LicYear ApvN um Fl FILLMORE DISTRICT BROADWAY LUCKY MARKET 825 BROADWAY MOHAMED BILAL FI 849-7477 2011 552994 CHARLIES FOOD MART 927 BROADWAY MOHAMID ALABBADI FI 842-6748 2011 524815 PARKSIDE PHARMACY 975 BROADWAY GREGORY JAY FI 895-5811 2011 530468 BROADWAY MART 1069 BROADWAY AHMED MOHAMED FI 896-9856 2011 548148 UNITED'S MART 1114 BROADWAY MOHAMED ALI MUSED Fl 716-856-0083 2011 524887 FOOD PORT ENTERPRICES 1225 BROADWAY FUAD M014AMED FI 894-7890 2011 550715 BUFFALO MINI MART 1291 BROADWAY SALEH AHMED FI 893-4503 2011 546074 BROADWAY CONVENIENCE DELI 1305 BROADWAY KRISTIN CACCAMISE FI 716-550-1829 2011 556221 BROADWAY MART & DELI 1358 BROADWAY MUSTAFA HASSAN FI 892-4187 2011 547026 BROADWAY MART & DELI 1358 BROADWAY ALIE HASSAN FI 2011 559700 FAMILY DOLLAR #4426 1370 BROADWAY Fl 892-5079 2011 529566 SUPER SAVER 1482 BROADWAY TIMOTHY WAGNER FI 71.6-894-7990 201.1 524629 ROYAL BROADWAY FOOD INC 1517 BROADWAY MAZEN SAEED FI 894-2050 2011 552438 SUPER STOP GAS-N-FOOD 1.547 BROADWAY ALIYAFAI Fl 892-9812 2011. 525248 RITE AID # 10 825 1625 BROADWAY FI 2011 526286 B-RITE MARKET 905 CLINTON HUSSEIN AFIF FI 716-856-1122 2011 524846 CLINTON EXPRESS 1270 CLINTON AHMED ALOKAM FI 716-715-9726 2011 554596 WNY PETRO 572 DIVISION SOUTH AHMEDABUHAMRA FI 852-6052 2011 551738 BARIA DELI 160 BOAT PHUONG HOANG FI 893-7858 2011 541106 RICOTA FOOD SHOP 206 ELK FI 2011 524761 FERRY COMMUNITY MARKET 1021 FERRY EAST MUSTAFA HASSAN FI 892-4187 2011 548150 FERRY COMMUNITY MARKET 1021 FERRY EAST AYESHAH HASSAN FI 716-893-2380 2011 559914 GRANT'S VARIETY SHOPPE 1055 FERRY EAST GEORGE GRANT Fl 716-893-0704 2011 524848 CITY MARKET 1.069 FERRY EAST SAMIR HASSAN FI 903-9053 2011 547529 BIG BOYS FOOD MARKET 1.129 FERRY FAST BELAL ALSAIDI FI 894-5028 2011 526220 RW7;or20l0hyCauncdDLve. rpt Run Date' 1212912010 RWFar M Oh_Wounci0w, rpt Food Store Licenses Expiring 411/2011 Page No.: 7 Business Name Business Address Applicant Name Council Phone LicYear AR13Num RITE AID #10826 291 FERRY WEST F1 693-9043 2011 526297 METRO FOOD MART 393 FILLMORE NADIR ALI F1 853-7 2011 524554 HOTHARA FOOD MART 177 FRENCH DEEN ALHARBI. F1 893-1986 2011 536293 UNITED EXPRESS DELI 1047 GENESEE TOWFFEEK ALI FI. 892-1017 2011 545805 GOLD STAR GAS MART 1114 GENESEE SALEH MUTHANA FI. 891-4880 2011 533854 GENESEE GROCERY & DELI 1522 GENESEE FAWAZ KAID FI 895-6901 2011 540644 SUPER PRICE CHOPPERS 1580 GENESEE FAWAZ KAID F1 2011 553576 ROYAL FOOD MART 1635 GENESEE AHMED ALSABAH1 F1 716-896-2894 2011 524874 THE ISLAND FOOD MART 1635 GENESEE AHMED AYASH F1 716-896-001.3 2011 559480 SPEEDY MARKET 1799 GENESEE ADEL ABDULLAH F1 71.6-913-1888 2011 556332 PROGRESS FOOD MARKET 289 HAMBURG SAAD AHMED F1. 847-2525 2011 541838 SMITH AND PADDY COMMUNITY M 1027 SMITH SHAUN WHITE FI 716-852-2516 2011 557288 BIG BASHA MINI MARKET 408 SOUTH PARK FADEL SHAIBI FI 842-1060 2011 524702 LUCKY MARKET 11 729 SYCAMORE ABDUL FAHAH MARD FI 892-6077 2011 544013 SAM'S EXPRESS MART 855 SYCAMORE LAITH ABDELLATIF F1 842-8880 2011 528351 A.D. ASIAN VARIETY MART 977 SYCAMORE MOHAMMAD MUNSHI F1 507-3892 2011. 552664 B. C. MINI MARKET 1064 SYCAMORE BINH. 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Run Date 1212912010 ..... ..... ... . ...... . . ............. - Food Store Licenses Expiring 4/1/2011 Page No., 10 Business Name Business Address Applicant Name Council Phone LieYear APPNum MA FASTEN DISTRICT AMHERST FOOD EXPRESS MART 1 62 AMHERST EAST FAYEZ ALMUGANAHI MA 716-838-6833 2011 557001 ALOMARI SUPERETTE 161 DEERFIELD ALI ABDO MA 716-893-3412 2011 524877 HOLLEY FARM MARKET 11 281 DELAVAN EAST AHMED NAGI MA 886-3767 2011. 524670 TEXAS GAS CONVIENT MARKET 473 DELAVAN EAST YOUSIF ALEZI MA 597-0035 2011 539113 PRIME STOP 755 DELAVAN EAST SALEH ALHADIS MA 892-9714 2011 524740 DELAVAN DISCOUNT DELI 817 DELAVAN EAST MOHAMED ELWASEEM MA 903-4040 2011 539950 SAVE $ PLUS 912 DELAVAN EAST SALAH NASSER MA 716-903-4040 2011 551460 SAVE $ PLUS 912 DELAVAN EAST MOHAMED ELWASEEM MA 716-903-4040 2011 559863 NASHWAN MINI MARKET 173 FERRY EAST AHMED NASSER MA 716-881-0845 2011 524853 MANDELA MARKETS 272 FERRY EAST AHMED SALEH MA 854-5908 2011 546378 EAST FERRY CLOVER FARMS 436 FERRY EAST FAWAZ ALABELI MA 885-9238 2011 540980 U.S. QUALITY FOOD MARKET 471 FERRY EAST MOHSIN MUSIAD MA 716-891-5172 2011 524860 UMOJA FOOD STORE 950 FERRY EAST WILLIAM PEOPLES MA 892-3462 2011 524548 QUICK SHOP 1148 FERRY EAST QAYES ALMADHRAHI MA 992-0998 201.1 539161 PIKES PEAK MARKET 1318 FILLMORE ABDULLA SHUAIBI MA 716-896-0317 2011 546086 FILLMORE UTICA FOOD MART 1.370 FILLMORE SALEH MUTHANA MA 893-1839 2011 524559 AJWANI MARKET 1426 FILLMORE ADHAM SALEH MA 716-891-1060 2011 554783 CITY CORNER FOOD PLUS 1538 FILLMORE ABDULL FADDELL MA 895-3108 2011 540645 SUNOCO A PLUS 1981 FILLMORE KALA SINGH MA 835-0461 2011 544762 STAR MARKET 2116 FILLMORE NAGIMUSA MA 716-838-1629 2011 531112 FILLMORE. 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Food Store Licenses Expiring 4/1/2011 Page No.: IS Business Name Business Address Applicant Name Council Pbone LieYear AppNum UN UNIVERSITY DISTRICT ZACK MINI MARKET I ALMA JABR ABDULMAJID UN 603-7454 2011 544884 FOOD PLUS MARKET 41.4 AMHERST EAST HUSSEIN MOSSA UN 834-1087 2011 524794 Y & J MINI MARKET 553 AMHERST EAST MUFEED ALGUMAEI UN 835-261.4 2011 531458 FARM FRESH MARKET 2724 BAILEY MOHAMEDTAHER UN 716-838-6082 2011 524802 FASTRAC MARKETS LLC 2751 BAILEY JAMES ALLEN UN 716-836-1543 2011 543615 DOWNTOWN ENTERPRISES A H INC 2756 BAILEY AMIN HASSAN UN 578-4273 2011 548461 BIG DADDY FOOD & SUPPLY MARKI 2883 BAILEY SAIF OBAD UN 716-831-1267 2011 558771 BIG DADDY FOOD & SUPPLIES MARI 2887 BAILEY SADIMOHAMED UN 570-3840 2011 544266 DUCAN GROCERY 2906 BAILEY TAM LUONE IRAN UN 716-838-1303 2011 524873 CAZZIE MINI MART 2962 BAILEY MICHAEL BONNER. UN 716-584-6153 2011 556290 BAILEY MARKET 2999 BAILEY TIET NGUYEN UN 913-3298 2011 545134 IMPERIAL FOOD MARKET 3039 BAILEY SAMEER SALEM UN 716-836-6223 2011 524806 K1 -MINI FOOD MARKET 3154 BAILEY MOHAMED MOOSA UN 831-7020 2011 540320 BAILEY FOOD MARKET 3209 BAILEY ABDO ALAWDI UN 716-837-4246 2011 524872 4-H TIP TOP ENTERPRISES 3221 BAILEY COLIN RHODES UN 862-4549 2011. 548474 AN CHAD ASIAN MARKET 3306 BAILEY ANDY PHAM UN 837-2303 201.1 539155 BAILEY FISH & SEAFOOD INC. 3316 BAILEY MICHAEL KANTRAS UN 2011 524808 LEE'S ORIENTAL GIFTS & FOOD 3325 BAILEY SI YOUNG KIM UN 836-7100 2011 524876 BAILEY EXPRESS MARKET 3343 BAILEY ABDULLA ALAWBALI UN 862-4527 2011 524809 WILSON FARMS 3428 BAILEY DANIEL SHANAHAN UN 835-0774 2011 541001 MOBIL MART 3444 BAILEY SABAH ABDALLAH UN 835-9500 2011 551048 FAMILY DOLLAR #4705 1772 BROADWAY UN 2011 535152 COMSTOCK DELI & GROCERY 262 COMSTOCK KASIM SALEH UN 877-3565 2011 534824 FAMILY DOLLAR #5040 738 DELAVAN EAST VERONICA GROOMS UN 892-2705 2011 529452, SUNOCO FOOD MART 1266 DELAVAN EAST MOHAMMAD FAROO UN 716-892-3071 2011 552923 Run Daie 1212912010 Food Store Licenses Expiring 4/1/2011 Page No.: 19 Business Name Business Address ApRlicant Dame Council Phone Licyear AppNum TRADE FAIR FOOD MART 92 364 EGGERT JAMIL MUNA.SSAR UN 826 -3160 2011 542537 NEW ENGLEWOOD GROCERIES 115 ENGLEWOOD A.BDULSHAF HASSA.IN UN 832 -5602 2011 549125 FAMILY DOLLAR #4665 265 FERRY WEST TODD STEARNS UN 883 -4935 2011. 529571 FAMILY DOLLAR # 1551 1307 JEFFERSON DAVID ROHDE UN 882 -5133 2011 529569 DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #9028 346 KENMORE UN 837 -0310 2011 528449 SUPER STOP MARKET 970 KENSINGTON NABIL RAMADAN UN 716 - 835 -3581 2011 524928 GOLDEN FARMS LLC 1347 KENSINGTON ABDULSALAM SHAUIBEE UN 835 -1803 2011 537497 FAMILY DOLLAR. #2160 1431 KENSINGTON UN 836 -2361 2011 529572 AM .PM GAS MART 1440 KENSINGTON MOHAMED ASBTANI UN 716 -836 -4530 2011 546381 PETERS FOOD MART 684 LA SALLE THANDIEU LY UN 834 -3608 2011 552816 PETERS (FOOD MART 11 684 LA SAL.LE ALI BAAGRI UN 834 -3608 2011 559107 ALDI INC 3060 MAIN AARON SUMIDA UN 315- 696 -2425 2011 524931 WALGREENS #03857 3490 MAIN CAROL ORLANDO UN 716 -834 -7011 2011 524934 SUNRISE MARKET 473 MICHIGAN HATEM HASSAN UN 716- 903.9053 2011. 553467 FAMILY DOLLAR #5273 652 OGDEN SOUTH SYLVANA MEJAK UN 828 -9855 2011 529570 SHIRLEY FOOD MARKET 484 SHIRLEY MOHAMMED ALI SAL:EH UN 646 - 377 -9305 2011 558840 FAMILY DOLLAR 45132 408 SOUTH PARK UN 854 -5938 2011 529451 RONZO ENTERPRISES 523 STARIN CHRISTOPHER MANSOUR UN 716 - 834 -4073 2011 553955 LANGFIELD FOOD MARKET 313 WESTON SALEH MOHAMED AMAR UN 892 -1216 2011 524720 FMS "1776r2010byCnuncrLl)&t.rpr FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, POLICY & URBAN AFFAIRS February 8, 2011 0007 afl��K! STATE OF NEW YORK c®UNTY COURT, E COUNT 'y J S LIST OF DELINQUENT TAX; US FE AND S LIE NS In Rem No. 45 lndei Too 1 2011 °26 Pursuant to section 1122 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, Section. 15 ®41 of the City of Bufhlo Code; Sections 104800(5) and 1180 of the public Authorities Law of the State of New York, respectively, 1, Michael A. Seaman, the Director of the Treasury and Collections; Deputy Commissioner of Administration, Finance and Urbana Affairs; Enforcing officer of the City of Buffalo, do hereby certify and affirm as true under the penalties of perjury that this List of Delinquent Tax; User Fees and Sewer Liens, identifies those parcels which have been subject to delinquent Tax; User Fees and Sewer Liens held and owned by the City of Buffalo and the Buffalo Sewer Authority since the 1st day of July, 2009, except for those parcels excluded from this List of Delinquent Tax; User pees and Sewer Liens pursuant to law. The parcels, which are subject to such delinquent Tax; User Fees and Sewer Liens and the amounts due thereon, are identified on Schedule A of this List of Delinquent Tax; User Fees and Sewer Liens, which, is annexed hereto and made a part hereof Pursuant to section 1122(7) of the Real Property Tax Law, the fil - , of this List in the t office of the County Clerk shall constitute and have the same force.and effect as the filing and recording in such office of an individual and separate Notice of Pendency,against each parcel set forth on this List. Dated: January 19, 2011 y : Michael A. Seaman Director of the Treasury and Collections; Deputy Commissioner of Administration, Finance and Urban Affairs. Enforcing Officer e (� c- �� FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKING February 8, 2011 00 0, - 1 SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: January 31, 2019 FROM: DEPARTMENT* Parking SUBJECT: [ :G. Caver -Gill - Concerns ParkingTickets PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Ex. (item No. xxx, C.C.P. xxixxlx -x Item #37 C.C.P. 01/25/13 1 have asked my Assistant Admnistrator of Parking to research the above matter due to the fact that I have no direct knowledge of the events concerning Ms. Caver -Gill, since she refers to events that occurred in 2006 and 2009. To the best of her recollection Ms. Caver -Gill was treated with respect and afforded every opportunity to overturn her parking summons. She was not satisfied with the decision of the Hearing Examiner. As to the summons issued during Juneteenth, Ms. Caver -Gill was issued a tag on a rental car. She brought the summons in and claimed it wasn't issued to her car. After checking with the rental company, they verified that she was the person who rented the vehicle on that day. In all fairness to the Enforcement Officer, he/she has no direct knowledge as to whether or not someone is a few minutes late returning to a meter or never deposited money to begin with. Their only job is to determine if the parker is in a spot legally or not. As far as the appeal fee, we operate under the provisions of the City Charter and the Vehicle and Traffic Laws of the State of New York, which allows us to charge the appeal fee. SIGNATURE r 1 . 7 ... s DEPARTMENT HEAD TITLE: Kevin J. Helfer, Commissioner RECEIVED FILE r Vk� .w #f4 (Rev 7 -07) � `� u t� Certificate t In compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I transmit this certification of appointment(s) or promotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) nanied in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Human Resources /Civic Service for the Appoint rent Effective: + # „t W- 1- in the Department of Parking Division of to the Position of Parking Enforcement Perking Enforcement Officer Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal, Exempt, Unclassified (Insert one) P4ZM �WNT Open - Competitive, Promotional, Non- Competitive, Exempt (Insert one) OPEN - COMPETITIVE Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat, Hourly (Insert one) INTERMEDIATE (Enter Starting Salary) : Starting ,Salary of $ $26,32'1 LAST JOB TITLE Laborer II (seasonal) NAME Marvin Dones II LAST DEPARTMENT Parking DATE 01111 ADDRESS 174 Myrtle LAST SALARY $24,784 CITY & ZIP Buffalo 14204 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX -6446 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY NAME DATE ADDRESS CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX - XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 11413001 TITLE CODE NO 5330 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 411001 PROD. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2010100 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $22070 a $35094 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: Current salary is $24,784 annually. NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Kevin J Helfer TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Commisioner DATE: 1/20111 SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: i f3RIOOAL *'2 C0I IE TO,...: 1 CL R ONIBEFORE APPOINTMENT DATE OTHER COPIES TO: #3 COMPTROLLER #4 - HUMAN SERVICES /CIVIL SERVICE #5- BUDGET �t #6- DEPARTMENT #7- DIVISION #8 lrMPf OYEE(S) ct In coinpliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I transmit this certification of appointment(s) or promotion(s). I further certify that the persons) named 'in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Human ResourceslCivil Service for t he Appointment Effective: u t in the Department of Parking Division of to the Position of Parking Enforcement Traffic Clerk Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal, Exempt, Unclassified (insert one) P "'SH Open - Competitive, Promotional, Non - Competitive, Exempt (Insert one) OMEN - COMPETITIVE Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat, Hourly (Insert one) INTERMEDIATE (Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $ 38,542 LAST JOB TITLE Data Control Clerk NAME Patricia Halligan LAST DEPARTMENT Parking DATE 1111 ADDRESS 16 Arbour Lane LAST SALARY $37,542 CITY & ZIP 14220 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN, XXX -XX -7946 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY NAME DATE ADDRESS CITY &,ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 11475001 TITLE CODE NO 0180 BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 411001 PROJ. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2010 -103 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $36,338 - $40747 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: Current salary is higher than minimum. She is on a 3 step schedule. NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Kevin J. Helfer TITLE OF APPOINTING, AUTHORITY: Commissioner of Parking DATE: 11'101'i 1 r SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: / i ` OFtf lfiN& =i "Q.P,19S T�3 � :C1C1TY CLWK {L3NIBEEORE APPOINTMENT DATE) OTHER COPIES TO: #3- COMPTROLLER #4- HUMAN SERVICESICIVIL SERVICE #5- BUDGET - f #6- DEPARTMENT #7- DIVISION #8- EMPLOYEE {S) --t( FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION February 8, 2011 013 0 0 - 1 : BYRON W. BROWN PJAYOR February 2, 2011 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Civil Service Division OLIVIA A. L,ICATA DIRECTOR Gr' / A"ta y -1>1 Mr. Mark J. Jaskula Senior Legislative Assistant City of Buffalo Common Council 65 Niagara Square, 1413 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 Dear Mr. Jaskula: tl� VA j 0 rr' / C 6 A This correspondence is in response to your letter dated February 1, 2011, regarding the residency requirement for the 2011 Police Officer examination. The residency requirement, as stated in the exam announcement, states that applicants must have resided continuously in Erie County or any of the counties contiguous to Erie (Niagara, Genesee, Wyoming, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua) for at least ninety (90) days immediately preceding the final filing date for the exam, which is March 16, 2011. Applicants must maintain continuous and uninterrupted residence in Erie or any of the contiguous counties through the date of appointment. Residents of the City of Buffalo will be given preference in appointment. To be processed as a City of Buffalo resident, applicants must have resided continuously within the corporate limits of the City of Buffalo for at least ninety (90) days immediately preceding the final filing date. In addition, applicants must maintain continuous and uninterrupted residence within the corporate limits of the City of Buffalo through the date of appointment. Please do not hesitate to contact me if additional information is needed. Sincerely, �A Olivia A. Licata Administrative Director REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OAL:nch ON CIVIL SERVICE. 65 NIAGARA SQUAKE; / 1001 CITY AAIi L / BUFRM,O, NY 142D2-3310 / (716) 851 -5900 / FAX: (716) 851 -5401 , � J � y 3 i !- lgg� sT i f � ¢� i FROM THE BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY February 8, 2011 ) 1038 GiTV HALL 65 N;A( ;AP SQUARt BufAw, NY 14202 -3378 PHONE: (716)851.4664 FAX: (716) 856 -5810 BUFFALO NSTE14ATER T 1q -fAjrN ' PLANT FOOT Or WM IEwe WM FE EWER UT RI's B90 ALo, NY R 142.13-1799 PHaNE: (716) 883 -1820 January 24, 2011 Mr. Gerald Chwalinski c am ' City Clerk Clerk's Office AAl t1 A 1308 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 Dear City Clerk: The Buffalo Sewer Authority's 2009 -2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report is now available on the Authority's website. The 2009 -2010 CAFR can be downloaded at htt .Hw«Av.ci.buffalo.n .Lis /Home /Cit Services /BSA /AnnualRe o1q. The 2009 -2010 CAFR was approved by the Board of the Buffalo Seaver Authority on January 5, 2011. Sincerely, BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY David . Comerford General Manager DPC:cr REFERREEDTFO HE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 06 February 1, 2011 James J. Weber Sr. Technical Consultant 435 North 2" Street Lewiston, New York 14092 Dear Mr. 'Weber: il r a &SAL � R.E: Termination of Trucker's Discharge Permit 09 - 12 -TR249 10- 03 -TR266 This letter is to serve notice of the Termination of the two Trucker's Discharge Permits held by your company. This termination is based 'upon the information provided by the U -S. Energy Corporation in their response to the inquiries made by this office on January 28, 2011. The Buffalo Sewer Authority has a policy of not accepting hydrofracting fluid. Leslie Sedita, my Industrial waste Administrator assures me that you were verbally no tified of this at time of issuance of permit. U.S. Energy has stated that "approximately less than 25% of the volurne of wastewater could be hydrofracting fluid Based on this statement the BS A can not accept this wastewater. If you have any questions please call Leslie Sedita at 716 883 -1820 ext. 250. Sincerely, BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY David Comerford General Manager DC:bs cc: Bob Smythe -DEC, J, Rios- EPA,J. Keller, L. Sedita, J. Jordan CERTIFIED: 70100290000160226972 FILE: L1WPDOCS/ LSfL TRS2011/ JWEBF- RNOTICEOFTERMINATIONTRUCKERPER IT248 &266.DOCX REFERRED T0 THE COMM ITTEE ON LEGISLATION. (., ADmimsTRA= ; .Orpfcu 1038 Ctty '"L 65 NIAGAM SWA BuFmo, NY 14202 -3370 P€tnim: (716) 8514664 FAX - (716) 856. 5816 ` YY ASCEWATEP TREATMENT PLANT (Foes or Fmy - 90 WEST ST AMT E MAw, NY 14213 -1799 PHONE: (716) 883 -1820 'N Permit No. 09- I2 -TR248 EPA Categorical 40CFR403 Expiration Date: Jude 30, 2011 Date Paid: February 1, 2010 BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY TRUCKER'S DISCHARGE PERMIT PERMITTEE: Waste Technology Sel vices. Inc. LOCATION ADDRESS: 435 N. 2 ,,d St., Lewiston, New York 14092 The above- named perrnittee is hereby approved to discharge treated ground water /pit water from gas well drilling only, from: U.S. Energy Development Corporation 2350 North Forest Rd., Getzville, New York 14065 to the Buffalo Sewer Authority facilities in accordance with the Buffalo Server Authority Regulations, Article VI, Section 14, and subject to.the following conditions: ARTICLE I REGISTRATION The Permittee hereby certifies that he is registered with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. as a waste transporter holding Permit Number 9A-776 ARTICLE 2 CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE The discharge of the approved waste by the Permittee shall be subject to the following conditions: a. Times and Locations The following location(s) is /are designated for discharge during the hours listed and subject to the limit for rate of discharge specified: Loci Time Discharge is Permitted Limit .On Rate of Dischar e Treatment Plant Settled 8 :00 AM to 3:15 PM Eight (8) 5000 gallon loads per Wastewater location only. Monday thru Friday day. 7:30 AM to 11 :30 AM Saturday Page 1 of 5 Permit No. 09- 12411248 EPA Categorical 40CFR403 e. Instructions Prior to discharge, the Permittee will identify in writing and submit to the industrial Waste Section office, the source and characteristics of liquid wastes being discharged. Also, the Permittee must sign the log book provided at the Settled Wastewater Office or the Industrial Waste Section Office. f Sarni les and Analyses The Buffalo Sewer Authority. may from time to time, require the Permittee to sample and analyze its waste discharges. Such sampling and analyses shall be performed and results submitted by a New York State Dept. of Health certified laboratory. The analyses required shall be as specified by the Buffalo Sewer Authority, which also reserves the right, at its convenience, to sample wastes discharged by the Permittee. g. Refusal to D1SCl1 The Buffalo Sewer Authority may refuse the Permittee permission to discharge wastes anytime and for any reason whatsoever, for the protection of sewer facilities against damage or flooding; to assure .the proper operation and. maintenance of said facilities; or to protect public health, safety or welfare;. or cause the sewerage system to contravene any Federal, State or Buffalo Sewer Authority. limits. AR'T'ICLE 3 REGULATIONS The Permittee must conform to all Buffalo Sewer Authority regulations and appropriate Federal, State and County Statutes, rules, mandates, directives, and orders concerning the collection transportation, treatment and disposal of waste waters. ARTICLE 4 FEES & PAYMENT a. Annual Fee The Permittee will pay to the Buffalo Sewer Authority an annual fee of $ 100.00 as stated in the latest edition of the "Schedule of Sewer Rents and Other Charges." b. Char e per Load The Permittee shall pay $ 0.015 per gallon ARTICLE 5 TERM OF AGREEMENT & RENEWAL This permit shall be in effect for a period of one (1) year. Within sixty (60) days of termination of this permit all information required for renewal must be submitted to the Industrial Waste Section for review and approval. Page 3 of 5 Permit No. 09- 12 -TR248 EPA Categorical 40CFR403 ARTICLE 8 PERMITTEE APPLICATION & ACKNOWLEDGMENT Official: _t �y Title : t.._y Print Name Pant Tale Signature: Date: 14 ARTICLE 9 BUFFALO SEVER AUTHORITY APPROVAL Approved as to Content: Signature: � �� Bate: Industrial Waste Administrator ARTICLE 10 BUFFALO SEWER. AUTHORITY ACKNOWLEDGMENT General Manager Buffalo Sewer rarity Signed. this �_ day of % 201 Page 5 of 5 A. 7. Insurance A.,gent(s): 9 xs Nagaxa R sk Management, Inc. Certificate of1USUrxnee must be attached. WA TESTREAM ; 1 131, gourusofWastestream Name: Russo Development, Inc. _ 3 Address 535 West Main Street, Springville.,. NY 14141 City State Zip B 2. Type ofWestream: r ©und �ratex 3t water fc�m a® drillts� I B 3. Amount ofWaste&earm: 20,000 allvnslday B 4. Maximum opacity Of t ck As OQ[1 B5. Average. number Of loads per week 10 B 6. Analytical Data Attached Yes X _ No (Required for au bdustrial Source) B 7. Industrial Sources: Letter from official Representative of S011r4e, staring how the waste was generated at the facility and that the wastehauler is rmponsfble for transporting waste. Leiter attached Yes . .__._ No — I have personally exacted, and am familiar with the infonnation submitted in this document and attachments. Based upon my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaWng the information reported herein, I believe that the, submitted information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are si0f"ncant penalties for submitting false. Wormation, X X 1 0 r � 1nta ignn#ure of 4 (page 2 of2) jiff o CSIAppLICATIONSIBSA'Til( CKER'STi1SCI-iARG8PERI ITAPP'LICATION.DOC. REV. January S, 2010 Discharge Parameter Listing IW Sample Date Pt Parameter Total Plow Units Results 10 -00202 12/1512009 001 N17 - PHOSPHATESJOTAL 4000.0 Milligram 0.6 09 -00472 05/2612009 001 A02 - METHYLENE CHLORIDE 4060.0 MicroGram .6.9. 09 -00472 05/26/2009 001 A65 - 624 SCAN (1624) 46x0:0 Wero.Gram 37.1 09 -00472 05/26/2009 001 C43 - 608 SCAN (8080,8140) 4000:0 MicroGram 0.0 09- 004472 05/26/2009 001 D01 - BENZENE 40013:8 Mier oGram 12.0 09 -00472 05/26/2009 001 D03.- XYLENE,t 4000.0 MicroGram 7.2 0900472 0512612009 001 D06 - ETHYLBENZENE 4000.0 MicroGram 6.9 09 -00472 05/26/2009 001 D25 - 625 SCAN (1625)(8250,8270 4006.0 MicroGram 56.0 09 -00472 05/2612009 001 F36 - BIS(2- ETHYLHEXYL)PHTHALAT 4006.0 MicroGram 56 09 -00472 05/26/2009 001 G14 - CYANIDE,TOTAL 4000.0 MilliGram 0.06 09 -00472 05/26/2009 009 MO2 - ARSENIC 4000.0. Milligram 0.0 09 -00472 05/26/2 0.05 001 M03 - BERYLLIUM 40000 0 Milligram 0.0 09 -00472 0512612009 009 M04- CADMIUM 4000.0 MIIIIGram 0.1 09 -00472 05/26/2009 009 M05 - CHROMIUM 4000.0 Milligram 2.0 .09 -00472 05/26/2009 001 M06 - COPPER .4000.0 Milligram 3.8 09 -00472 05/26/2009 001 M0.7 -.LEAD 4000.0 MilliGram 0.76 09 -00472 05/26/2009 001 M08-MERCURY 4000.0 Milligram 0.0 09 -00472 05/26/2009 001 M09 - NICKEL .40 00.0 Milligram 0.82 09 -00472 05/26/2009 001 M10-SELENIUM 4000.4 Milligram 0.19 09 -00472 05/2612009 001 M31 - SILVER 4000;0 Milligram 0.0 09 -00472 05/26/2009 001 M12 - THALLIUM 4000.0 MilliGram 0.54 09 -00472 05/26/2009 001 M13.-ZINC 4000.0 Milligram 4.2 09 -00472 05/2612009 001 M18 - TITANIUM 4000.0 Milligram 2.0 09 -00472 05/2612009 001 M81 -BARIUM 4000.0 MIIIIGram 5.2 09 -00472 05/26/2009 001 N01 - BOD 4000.0 MilliGram 540.0 09 -00472 05/2612009 001 N04 - OIL & GREASE 4060.0 Milligram 22.0 09-00472 05/2612009 001 N05 - T.EXT.HYDROCARBONS 4000.0 MilliGram 20.0 09 -00472 05/2612009 001 N06-pH . 4000.0. MiIIIGram 09 -00472 05/26/2009 001 NO9- SOLIDS,T.SUSPENDED 4000.0 MilliGram 25000.0 0900472 05126/2009 001 N17 - PHOSPHATES,TOTAL 4000,0 MilliGram 2.4 09 -00245 0/106/2009 009 MO2 - ARSENIC 4000.0 MIIIiGram 0.0 09 -00245 01/06/2009 009 M03 -.BERYLLIUM .4000.0 Milligram 0.0 09-00245 01106/2009 003 M04 - CADMIUM 40 ©0.0 Milligram 0.0 09 -00245 01/06/2009 001 M05 - CHROMIUM 4000.0 MilliGram 0.0 09.00245 01106/2009 001 MOO-COPPER -4000.0 Milligram 0.022 09 -00245 09/06/2009 001 M07-LEAD 4000.0 MilliGram 0.0 09 -00245 0110612009 001 MOB-MERCURY 4000:0 Milligram 0.0 . 09 -00245 01/0612009 001 M09 - NICKEL 4000.0 Milligram 0.016 09 -00245 01/06/2009 001 M10 - SELENIUM 4004:13 MilliGram 0.0 09 -00245 01106/2009 009 M11 - SILVER 4000.0 Milligram 0.0 09 -00245 01/06/2009 001 M12 -THALLIUM 4000,0 Milligram 0.0 09 -00245 01/06/2009 009 M13 - ZINC 4000.0 MilliGram 0.069 09 -00245 01/06/2009 001 M18 - TITANIUM 4000.0 Milligram 0.059 09 -00245 01/06/2009 001 MB9 - BARIUM 4000.0 MilliGram 0.0 09-00245 01/06/2009 009 N01 - BOD 4000.0. MilliGram 120.0 09 -00245 0110612009 001 N04 - OIL & GREASE 4000.0 Milligram 0.0 09 -00245 01/06/2069 001 N05 - T.EXT.HYDROCARBONS 4000.0 MilliGram 0,0 09 -00245 01/0612009 001 N06-pH 4000.0 Standard 6.0 09 -00245 01/06/2009 009 N09 - SOLI DS,T.SUSPENDED 4000.0 MilliGram 80.0 09 -00245 01/06/2009 001 N17 - PHOSPHATES,TOTAL 4000.0 Milligram 0.23 08 -00494 06126/2008 001 A65 - 624 SCAN (1624) 4000:0 MicroGram 0.0 08 -00494 06/26/2008 009 C43 - 608 SCAN (8080,8140) 4000.0 M1croGrarn 0.0 08 -00494 06/26/2068 001 D25.- 625 SCAN (1625) (8250,8270 4000.0 MicroGram 0.0 08 -00494 06/2612008 001 1*01 - PHENOLS,T. 4000.0 . Milligram 0.72 08 -00494 06/26/2008 001 G14- CYANIDE,TOTAL 4000.0 Milligram 0.0 08 -00494 06/261200.6 001 MO2 - ARSENIC 4000:0 MilliGram 0.0037 08 -00494 06/26/2008 001 M03 - BERYLLIUM 4000.0 MilliGram 0.0 I 01/24/2011 11:.3 FAX 7107548001 US, INC X1001 Messmx: R Responsit 6 OamO 435 North 2 "" Street Lewiston, NY 14092 FROM THE CITY CLERK `�bmary S, 2011 STATE OF NEW YORK (� DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL $0 South Swan Street, Suite 900 317 Lenox Avenue 535 Washington Street, Suite 303 Albany, NY 12210 -8002 New York, NY 10027 Buffalo, NY 14203 IN THE MATTER OF PROCEEDINGS TO CANCEL OR REVOKE 3127593, ERIE OP 3127593 NOTICE OF PLEADING SHEA'S CONCESSIONS LLC 221-201 /Case No. 55144 646 MAIM ST A 5 BUFFALO, NY 14202 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to Section 118 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law you are required to answer by mail as provided below, nr iat rson with ro r Ipbta ID , at the office of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Iskalo Electric Tower Building, 535 Washington Street, Suite 303, Buffalo, New York 14203, on 0212512011, at 10.00 AM, in connection with proceedings to cancel or revoke the above - referenced license, and to plead to the following charge(s): I. That on or abut February 7, 2009, the licensee, in violation of subdivision 6 of section 106 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, suMDred or permitted gambling on the licensed premises. PLEASE TAKE NO'T'ICE THAT YOUR FAILURE TO PLEAD WILL BE DEEMED A "NO CONTEST" PLEA AND NO FURTHER HEARING WILL BE HELD, PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that you may be represented by counsel. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that you may plead to the charge(s) by mail instead of by personal appearance provided that a letter signed by you or your attorney, setting forth your plea of "Not Guilty" or "No Contest" is received by the Office of Counsel of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control at the above Buffalo address on or before the pleading date specified above. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the maximum penalty may be a revocation and forfeiture of the Bond filed by you, and or a civil penalty. In addition, if the Authority revokes the license, the Authority may proscribe the issuance of a license at the premises for a period of two years from the date of revocation of the license. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE: If you plead not guilty to the charge(s), a hearing will thereafter be scheduled at which you may appear with counsel, produce witnesses, and introduce evidence in your behalf. PURSUANT TO SECTION'301 of the State Administrative Procedure Act, interpreter services shall be made available to deaf persons, at no charge, by the Authority. Lic nsee's d idea a ddress CONTE, ANTHONY C 20 IVYGREEN CT, AMHERST, NY 14226 Li ns e's L dl rd CITY OF BUFFALO 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, BUFFALO, NY 14202 Date: 01/31/2011 DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL Office of Counsel by: Jaime Gallagher, Esq. ' J ` 535 Washington Street, Suite 303 Buffalo, New York 14203 Notice to Landlord: As stated above, in the event the Tel: [716] 847 -3056 disposition of this case results in a Revocation of the Fax: [716] 847 -3075 license, the Authority may impose, as part of the penalty, a two year prohibition against the issuance of any alcoholic Certified Mail # 7009 1410 0001 7248 5322 beverage license at these premises. RECEIVED AND FILED 0 No. Various Requests to Serve on the City of Buffalo Citizens Advisory Commission on Reapportionment REFERRED TO THE COUNCIL. PRESIDENT, MAYOR T, , JACQUELINE TRACE 184 St. James Place Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 883 -1.906 January 29, 2011 Gerald A. Chwalinski, City. Clerk 1308 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 Dear Mr. Chwalinski: I am interested in being on the nine - member citizens panel to determine whether at -large seats should be restored and district lines redrawn in accordance with the new Census Bureau results. Recently retired with a background in business and higher education, I spent 27 years as professor of English. at Fredonia State and served previously as assistant to corporate leaders in Manhattan., including William Paley of CBS and Robert Meyner, former Governor of New Jersey, when he headed up the Cigarette Advertising Code. I was born and raised in Buffalo and worked my way through college as a legal secretary, with various part -time jobs at some Main Street businesses long gone, including MacDoel's Restaurant, Loft's Candy, and the old Granada Theatre. In 1.9901 returned to live in Buffalo, where I have been a citizen activist while commuting to my job in Fredonia. Among other projects, I have been involved with the Elmwood Village Association, formerly Forever Elmwood (see enclosed memo), served as President of the St. James Block Club, and coordinated AAUW's Annual Book Sale. Since retirement in 2005 .1 joined the board of the not - for -profit Western New York Heritage Press. I'm enclosing the latest edition of our magazine. I also operate a small business in antiquarian books. Most recently my concerns about parking in the Elmwood Village have prompted me to focus my energy on relaying these concerns to city and state legislators. I enclose letter to Justin Azzarella dated September 22 that will provide more background on my qualifications as a community activist. I will bring to an assignment on this panel a commitment to fairness and accountability, a passion for my hometown, and an independent voice cognizant of the give and take that will be required in the redistricting process. I can send you my resume should you need it, and will be glad to answer any of your questions. erely, equeline Trace Encs: press release, Evening Observer, Mar. 21, 1985; Forever Elmwood memo, Dec. 16, 2002; "Another Voice," Buffalo News, Aug. 21, 2006; letter to EVA, Sept. 22, 2009; WNYH magazine, Winter 2011 Q— EVENING OBSERVER, Dunkirk- Fredonia, N.Y., Thursday', March 21, 1985 Dr i 4 wrace Authors New B "Style and Strategy of the business Letter," a new book which clarifies the techniques of business letter writing, has been written by Dr. Jac- queline Trace, associate professor of English at Fredonia State University College, The 290-page volume was released this month by Prentice -Hall. Dr. Trace wrote the book so that it would appeal to any consumer — either a business eXecutive or non- professional. "I wanted to write a book with a wide audience appeal," Dr. Trace said. "The problem with other books in business writing is that they are either too long and tune- consuming for use as a reference book, or are secretarial manuals that concentrate on the mechanical aspects of letter - writing and devote little attention to Ietter content and strategy." Duch of "Style and Strategy of the business Letter" shows how to write letters of request, complaint, refusal, statistics about the relationship bet - ween writing and working. Persuasion, and Job application. A section on resume writing is also in- ,Prior to college teaching, she worked in Public relations and advertising. Dr, eluded. The book illustrates, with model letters, how the strategy of Trace, a Fredonia resident, earned her doctorate from the University each kind of letter should differ to of Massachusetts. achieve the writer's goals. In the section on style, tone, and mechanics, Dr. Trace shows the writer how to hold interest. Prentice -Hail published the book because of its appeal to a wide au- dience, which Dr. Trace said makes It a convenient reference for anyone who has to write a business letter. "Where isn't a book like this on the market, "-she added. The book will be available locally at the Hook Nook in the D &F Plaza, the Book Shop In Jamestown, and the Bookstore in the college Campus Center. Dr. Trace has been teaching courses in professional writing at the college since 1978. In 198o, she com- pleted a survey of western New York business managers which provided DR. JACQUELINE TRACE CANTOR LUKAS[K' DOLCE PANEPINTO A T T O R H E Y S AT L A W 1600 Main Place Tower 9 350 Main Street 8 Buffalo, NY 14202 716.852.1888 fax716.852.3588 lawyers @cldplaw.com MARA H. CANTOR FRANK J. QALCE MARC C. PANEPINTO EDWARD L. SMITH. III t JAMES A. VERRICO MICHAEL V. Bom SEAN E, CoONEY GARY R. E13ERSOLE KELSEY DILAPO LUKASIK DANIELT, LUKASIK SPECIAL COUNSEL. STEPHEN C. HALPERN OF COUNSEL ALSO AmirrED IN I LLINO€S AND MASSACHUSEM January 28, 2011 VIA FACSIMILE 851 -4845 AND U.S. FIRST CLASS MAIL Gerald Chwalir>ski 1308 City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 Re: City of Buffalo Reapportionment Committee Dear Mr. Chwalinski: I am interested in serving on the City Reapportionment Committee. I am a resident of the City of Buffalo and Zone Chair of the 23' Zone and have been actively involved in my neighborhood for the last 18 years. I serve on the North Buffalo Community Center Board, the North Buffalo Bison Hockey Association Board, am an active coach in the Shoshone Baseball League and have been a Democratic Committeeman for the past 10 years. I have discussed this matter with Councilman Michael LoCurto and I think he is prepared to put forward my name for the Reapportionment Board as his nomination. Please accept this letter expressing my interest in the Reapportionment Committee. I look forward to hearing from you. Very truly yours, CANTOR, LU ASIK, DOLCE & PANEPINTO :" L V C. Pa epinto Chwalinski, Gerald From: Laura Kelly [Ikelly@a oldl stward.org] Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2411 10:50 AM To: Chw linski, Gerald Subject: Laura Kelly Resurrme.doc Attachrnents: Laura Kelly Resume.doc Good morning! I'm sending my resume to be considered as a volunteer to discuss redistricting. Thank you Laura Kelly 1 Laura Kefly E 146 Vincennes 5t Buffalo, NY 14204 (716) 586 -7217 Work Experience 2004 - Present Old First Ward Community Association, Inc. Executive Director Oversee operations of Old First Ward Community Center - -a full service human services organization. Oversee and deliver housing and community development services in the Buffalo River communities. Develop and evaluate programs: secure and administer local, municipal, state and federal grant funds; oversee staff and staff development. Work constructively with Board of Directors. Develop and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, including consumers, residents; business, corporate and foundation staff. 200082003 UHCDA, Inc. /Gloria J. Parks Community Center Executive Assistant Assist Executive Director in all duties related to the operations for housing and human services agency. Develop programs and services and evaluate current offerings to meet changing community needs. -Seek grant funding from new sources, including local and national foundations, city, state and federal programs. Coordinate special events and agency fundraising activities. Develop and oversee volunteer program. Oversee building maintenance and repairs and address regulatory and licensing concerns. 1990-2000 AIDS Community Services of WNY, Inc. 1998 -99 Marketing and Special Projects Coordinator .Assists management in developing marketing strategy, branding and promotional materials. Develop grant proposals for new and continuing funding. Special projects include special events, legislative advocacy and network development. 1996 -98 Administrative Assistant- Community Relations Managing editor of VOICES and her magazines. Maintain 14,000- member subscription base and oversee distributions. Contributor and advertising sales for her magazine. 1994 -96 Education Assistant Maintain office operations for Education department. Maintain operations for training center workshops and seminars, including marketing, registration, materials and certifications. Coordinate volunteer outreach program. Prepare monthly reports for NYS AIDS Institute. 199094 Administrative Assistant Performed secretarial and administrative duties for - at various times - Adolescent Education Program, Executive Director and Special Events staff. Researched and compiled grant writing resources, and a directory of adolescent service providers in Western New York. Education 1978 -1981 State University of New Fork at Buffalo Classics Professional References Shyrl Dudercvick, Director Neighborhood Housing Services of South Buffalo 1390 South Parr Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220 David Unger, Regional Contract Manager NYS Division of Housing & Community Renewal 107 Delaware Avenue, Suite 600, Buffalo, NY 14202 Michael Clarke Local Initiative Support Corporation 700 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202 Kathy Rieley- Goddard, Director Concerned Ecumenical 1b&iistries 286 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213 (716) 823 -3630 or (716) 837 -0071 (716) 842 -2244 x 230 (716) 853 -1136 (716) 882 -2460 '-1 January 26, 2011 Mayor Bryon Brown. Buffalo City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 My name is Shekuira Feaster and I currently reside at 201 Norwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222; which is located within the Niagara district. I am a registered voter in the City of Buffalo and I wish to be considered for an appointment to the City's Reapportionment Commission. I understand the appointments will be made in February 2011. I have enclosed my resume and look forward to a personal interview. Any additional information will be furnished upon request. Thank you, in advance for your consideration and time. Best Regards, el - Shekuira Fe ste M.S. 201 NORWOOD AVE BUFFALO, NEW FORK 14222 PHONE: 716- 289 -5656 EMAIL: NOWBRANDNEW c VAHOO.COM SHEKUIRA FEASTER SKILLS SUMMARY An. experienced and skilled administrator working within agencies that focuses on high risk populations. Servicing them in a human service capacity, providing coordinating efforts between systematic court programs and the public. Professionally experienced in interviewing clients, providing case management and linkage to community based counseling and diversionary programs. My past work experiences has propelled my work abilities. I am adroit and competent in statistical record keeping, computer applications, data reporting, public relations and staff development. EDUCATIC?N Hilbert College Hamburg, New York Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice, 2000 Buffalo State College Buffalo, New York Fasters of Science a Multidisciplinafy Studies in Human Services Administration, with a concentration in Criminology, 2010 WORK EXPERIENCE 8 /07- Present City of Buffalo Mousing Court Buffalo, New York Court Analyst/ Program Coordinator • Works closely with the Judge and Housing Court Staff, with a clear understanding of the law governing actions in Housing Court, and policies and procedures. • Responds to all correspondence and other inquiries concerning particular problem properties in the City of Buffalo. • Monitors certain remedies ordered by the Court, including orders to vacate, clean and seal orders and referrals to community service. • Attend block club meetings and present procedures for block clubs and neighbors to participate in Housing Court and collaborate in finding solutions to community concerns. 12/06 -8107 Erie County Supreme Court Buffato, New York Integrated Domestic Violence Court Advocate • Works closely with the District Attorney office, advocating on the behalf of the clients on all criminal matters. • Provides confidential counseling and safety planning. • Provide clients with referrals, pre and post disposition for services such as counseling, shelter, and support groups. 12104 -12106 Erie County Probation Buffalo, Nevv Fork Erie County Probation Crime Victim Advocate • Oversaw daily functions and programs developments, maintaining statistical data. • Worked directly within the Criminal Court system, maintaining professional relationships with Judges, Assistant District Attorneys and the Assigned Counsel program • Worked closely with clients assisting them in preparing victim impact statements for court, • Implemented a department wide training on Crime Victim Advocacy and represented the Erie County Probation Department at interagency meetings, conferences and trainings. 8/41 -12/04 Erie County Probation Buffalo, New 'York Youth Detention Social Worker ® Worked within the Family Court system providing case management services to adolescents, young adults and their families with drug, alcohol and or mental health issues. Providing high risk, high need individuals immobilize by substances and or mental health issues with opportunities for vocational and educational skills improvement, while concentrating on relapse prevention. ® Counseled and managed emotionally disturbed, defiant and aggressive clients. ® Professionally knowledgeable of Drug treatment court and the area detention facilities for the adult and youth population. Fredrick Grin en, Jr. 71 Minnesota Buffalo, NY 14214 715-1377 OBJECTIVE As a Armed. Security Officer with five years of experience willing to use my skills and knowledge for advancement. ACCOMPLISHMENTS 0 Received several Customer Service certificates for outstanding service • Cheektowaga Police Advisory. Board • Buffalo Police Reserve Officer Lt. • Crime Resistance Executive Board Member • Neighborhood watch crime prevention • Sky Harbor Homeowner Association President TRAINING ® Completed Armed Security Officer for NY State • Completed New York State Penal Code • Citizens Police Academy, Cheektowaga • Erie County Central Police Training Academy • Erie Community Emergency Respond • Erie County Sheriff Citizen Police Academy • .Defensive Tactics • First Aid and C.P.R. /AED • Mobile Patrol • Fire Safety • Disaster Psychology • Disaster Simulation • Marshall Arts EXPERIENCE 02/01/2010 -- Present Minnesota Ave., Block Club Public Relations Representative Neighborhood Watch Crime Prevention Manager 01/6/2009 — Present Row Hoer Ladies and Children Security Officer 05/12/2006 — 10/10/2009 Buffalo Security Co. Armed Security Officer 02/15/2002 — 2/20/2006 Affirm Security, Inc. Chief of Security 07/10/2004 — 07/12/2006 Kmart Store Last Prevention Investigator 12/21/2002 — 11/1612006 Securltas international M &T Bank Branch Officer Captain Road Supervisor EDUCATION 07/10/2002 — 05115/2003 Empire State College 617 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203, (716) 853 -7700 • Sociology • Criminology • Environmental Sociology • White Collar Crime o=ff e January 26, 2011 Gerald A. Chwalinski City Clark 1308 City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 Patricia A. (Bowers) Pierce 28 'Tuscarora Road Buffalo, New York 14220 Dear Mr. Chwalinski, I am interested in serving as a panel member for the City of Buffalo's reapportionment commission. As a resident and registered voter, I am concerned about efforts to assure future prosperity and growth for our city. Having worked serving the people of Buffalo and Erie County as a dedicated police officer, and now as an Erie County Investigator I am aware of not only the needs, but also the great potential our region possesses. I have enclosed my resume along with personal references for your consideration in this request. I am looking forward to the opportunity to serve on the panel. Sincerely, 6 Patricia (Bowers) Pierce t PATRICIA A. (BOWERS) PIERCE 28 TUSCARORA ROAD BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14220 ENTAIL: ppiercel0 @roadrunner.com MOBILEH: 716 -228 -2330 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Law enforcement officer with extensive experience investigating domestic violence matters.. Performed duties as a Police Chief, Detective, Domestic Violence Coordinator, Police Instructor, Media Spokesperson, and Public Lecturer. Erie County District Attorney's Office 25 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 05/2007 a present Currently employed as a Confidential Criminal Investigator for the Erie County (District Attorney's office. Duties include (but are not limited to) investigation and follow-up of all domestic violence related crimes. Assist Prosecutor's with interviews of victims, witnesses, and defendants. Obtain evidence (including) DNA forensic collection, weapons confiscation, photograph crime scenes, photograph victim injuries, service of subpoenas, statement taking, arrest of defendants and material witnesses. Provide advocacy and intervention to victims of domestic violence. Investigate confidential matters as directed by the District Attorney. Carnival Cruise Lines Miami, Florida 33015 02/2006 -- 0312007 Investigator for Carnival Cruise Mines. Duties included investigation of security issues onboard passenger vessels — typically involving physical assault, sexual assault, identity theft, larceny, and corporate matters. Ability to interact with a diverse population was integral to this position. Coordinated investigations with police agencies throughout the world. Routinely worked with the United States Customs and Border Patrol, United States Coast Guard, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Secret Service, and the Drug Enforcement Agency. Traveled directly to the scene of serious incidents onboard ships at sea to commence an immediate investigation. Left this position to return to Western New York. Continental Airlines Houston, Texas 05/2005 -- 01/2006 Flight Attendant Continental Airlines. Successfully completed Flight Attendant Training Academy in Houston Texas and worked as a professional flight attendant for the I sixth largest airline in the world. Based in Newark New Jersey, my duties were to provide comfort and security to passengers' onboard both domestic and international flights. I resigned from this position upon relocation to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Erie County Sheriffs Office 10 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 CM .Chief of Patrol and Investigative Services handled the day-to -day operations of a police force. As Chief my duties included daily meetings with rank and file officers regarding on -going investigations, case assignments, policy and procedure issues, professional standards, as well as supervision of staff. The. span of control for this position included the police services division, investigative services division, narcotics unit, dispatch center, family offense unit, and warrant squad. I interviewed potential new.hires and candidates for promotion. Responded to serious incidents within the Sheriff's geographic jurisdiction. Handled budgets and grant funds for the patrol division. Implemented many new initiatives for the department and developed community programs within school districts, policing systems, the courts, probation, social service agencies, and faith based groups. During my tenure with the Eric County Sheriff s office the department received numerous awards and set new policing standards for response and intervention to domestic violence, school violence, workplace violence, and sexual assault. 'Worked closely with other police agencies throughout western New York. Retired in 2005 and became a Flight Attendant. Buffalo Police Department 74 Franklin ,Street Buffalo, New 'York 14202 01 {1976 - 0811998 I was hired as a report technician and assigned to the Central Booking Bureau where my duties included preparation of court documents and processing individuals who were arrested by police officers in the City of Buffalo. 1 became a police officer in 1982 after successful completion of the Erie County Central Police Services training academy. I worked in the patrol division, traffic bureau, and sex offense squad and was promoted to the rank of detective in 1992. In 19961 was re- assigned to the domestic violence intervention unit. During my career with the Buffalo Police Department I investigated hundreds of criminal matters associated with deviate behavior. I worked directly with Child Protective Services, Parole, Probation, District Attorney's Office, Buffalo Board of Education, Catholic Charities, Crisis Services, Haven House, and numerous agencies throughout New York State. I served as board member for the Child Advocacy Center, Family Justice Center's development panel, Child Fatality Review Board, Citizens Committee on Rape and Sexual Assault, Prevention Focus, Every Person Influences Children, and Students against Violence in Education. I was a member of the Hostage Negotiation Team and an Instructor at the Police Academy on the topics of Sexual Assault investigation. and Domestic Violence investigation. I took a leave of absence from the Buffalo Police Department upon my promotion with the Erie County Sheriff's Office, Erie Community College Workforce Development Office Southwestern Drive Orchard Purr, New Fork 14017 2002-2004 Instructor — taught violence prevention to graduate teachers as part of the New York State certification under the provisions of Safe Schools Against violence in Education initiative at Eric Community College Workforce Development. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Alfred State College Court Stenography Program 1974-1975 Mount Mercy Academy Buffalo, New York 14220 1970-1974 International Narcotics Enforcement Officers Conference 2.001,02,03 Child Abuse Conference San Diego, CA 1995,02,04 Missing & Exploited Children's Conference 2000 Hank Williams Homicide Seminar Albany NY 2002 Reid Technique School of Interrogation 1999 FBI Hostage Negotiation 1995 Sexual Assault Investigation and Interview 1989, 1991 Child and Elder Abuse Trainings 1998, 2002 School Safety and Violence Prevention 2000, 2001 Rape Prevention Trainings 1998, 2005 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION: Women Making History in Erie County Recognition 2004 Everywoman Opportunity Award of Excellence lst Place Recipient 2003 United Way Campaign Coordinator Award 2000 and 2001 YWCA Leadership Luncheon Recipient of Recognition 2001 Hope for Tomorrow Foundation Humanitarian Award 2000 Joan A Levine Award - Commitment to Women 1999 City of Buffalo Police City of Buffalo Police Department 1997 Eric County American Legion Public Safety Award 1997 Buffalo Police Detectives Association Exemplary Service Award 1992 Personal References: V I William Delmont Erie County Conservative Party 2701 South, Park Avenue Buffalo, New York 14218 826 -6814 Adam W. Peary Attorney Hodgson Russ 140 Pearl Street Buffalo, New York 14202 848 -1422 Mr. Gerald Chwalinski ° Clerk, City of Buffalo 1308 City Hall Buffalo NY 14202 Dear Mr. Chwalinski My name is Michael Guercio and T am a lifelong resident of Buffalo, currently residing at 11 Dakota Street in North Buffalo. Living here for 67 years, I have seen Buffalo through several transformations and changes. As we stand at yet another precipice of change, I would like to help guide Buffalo through its next steps in the coming decade. For this reason, I wish to be appointed to the Citizens Advisory Commission on Reapportionment. I hope to help represent the ageing members of our city during this process, with their many unique challenges and needs. Thank you in advance for considering my appeal for appointment. Sincerely, t�C�t7'EI �`U @YClO Michael Guercio -' Philip A. Lowrey 553 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo, NY 14212 January 25, 2011 Gerald Chwalinski City Clerk 1303 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 Hon. Gerald Chwalinski: have enclosed a copy of my resume in support of ray request for consideration for appointment to the Citizens Advisory Commission on Reapportionment. I am a City of Buffalo resident and a home owner for 25+ years, and have worked in the not-for- profit sector for my entire professional career as a planner, grant writer, and administrator. Thank you. Sincerely, Philip A. Lowrey Copy: Non. D. Franczyk IMP A. LOWREY p EDUCATION MSW, State University of New York at Buffalo. BSW, State University of New York at Buffalo. EMPLOYMENT January 2001 - Present - Lackawanna Housing Development Corp. (LII-IDC) Housing Director. for the not- for - profit LHDC, duties include grant writing and responsibility for the design, administration, and implementation of housing assistance programs. Including the construction of new homes Nvith subsidies for law /moderate income families. Research and analyze area needs /trends in order to determine project design, and prepare grants /program proposals, and funding applications. Administration of the NYS Main Street $200,000 grant for the City of Lackawanna's Central Business District. Developed, for City of Lackawanna, 25 acres of vacant land for the construction of 22+ .market rate homes. January 2000 - .April 2000 Broadway Fithnore NHS Interim Executive Director. Responsible for the writing and resubrrrission of Community Development /Housing grants and funding requests; training and supervision of newly hired staff; approval of loans and grants for eligible clients. Overall fiscal responsibility for the $1,000,000 + Agency budget. This was an interim consultant position. November 1995 — June 1999 Old First Ward Community Center Executive Director /Dousing Responsible for initiating and implementing all youth, senior citizen, and housing programs offered by the agency, City of Buffalo, and the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), Affordable Housing Corporation, and Low Income Tax credits. Duties included preparation of grant proposals /funding applications; screening of clients; monitoring compliance of re -bab contractors; construction of 6 new homes in the OFW. Successful grant applications include DHCR HOME funds, Low Income Tax Credits for construction of a 16 unit senior citizen building (construction completed 11/99). August 1981 —June 1989 Polish Community Center of Buffalo Executive Director Responsible for the implementation of all policies and decisions of the Board of Directors and the day to day administration of the centers youth, senior, community, artistic /cultural programs and Neighborhood Preservation Corporation (NPC), Activities included writing of grant proposals, securing funding and responsibility for the fiscal Health and 553 FILLMORE AVENUE ® PHONE (716)855-1841 stability of the agency. Overall budget increased iiom $225,000 in 1981 to $1,000,000 in 1989. Supervised a full and part time staff of 35. Secured funding for the rehab of a 5 unit apartment building, construction and rnanagement of a 20 unit apartment building, co- authored a HUD grant for the construction of 39 single family homes at William and Fillmore. January 1981 -- August 1981 Polish Community Center of Buffalo Director of Programming and Planning. Responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all Human Service Programs and staff; maintained statistical data on the agencies operations; monitored spending levels and line item budgets of the centers various Human Service funding sources; grant writing and- planning of new programs and services to address community needs. March 1979 —January 1980 Friendship House, Inc. Lack, NY Deputy Director. Duties included planning, development and executing programs, systems and procedures to optimize the use of management personnel, programs and funds. Assessed community needs and developed programs and funding sources to meet those needs. Activities included writing of grant proposals and applications, development and monitoring of budgets, training, supervision and evaluation of staff and volunteers. Maintained liaison with community groups, local and state agencies and funding sources. August 1973 — March 1979 Friendship House, Inc. Lack, NY Director of Senior Citizen Program. The position was created by the Board. of Directors in July 1973 to initiate and implement a wide range of services for the elderly of Lackawanna. Responsible for grant writing, programming, selection and training of staff, budget and program administration. Friendship House was selected by Erie County and State Offices for the Aging to open the first Senior Citizen congregate dining site. Friendship House was also the first of six Non - profit agencies to implement the "Going Places" senior citizen van transportation service. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Past Board Member of Broadway Market, Central Terminal Restoration Corp., Broadway- Fillmore Neighborhood Housing Services, and BURR Human Services Review Committee. MILITARY SERVICE Honorably Discharged, USAF. DutiesM Repair and maintenance of ground to air communication systems, and supervision of lower ranking enlisted personnel. Stationed in Texas, Mississippi, New York, and Korea. January 24, 2011 To: Gerald Chwalinski, City Clerk 1308 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14204 From: Professor Henry Louis Taylor, Jr. Department of Urban and Regional Planning School of Architecture and Planning, University at B ffaio 3435 Main Street Bldg 1, 201 G Hayes Hall Buffalo, NY 14214-3087 Re: Appointment to the Citizens Advisory Commission on Reapportionment I wish to be appointed to the Citizens Advisory Commission on Reapportionment. I am familiar with the city's history, especially the development of its various neighborhoods. I have studied extensively the population movements of the 1990s and familiar with recent neighborhood developments. Given my citywide perspective and knowledge of developmental issues in all parts of the city, 1 think 1 would be a good addition to the committee. You may contact me at (716) 829 - 5458/5910 or at htaylor @buffalo.edu. Hayes Hall Rm. 333, 3135 Main 5t. Bldg. 1, Buffalo, t!Y 1 -3887 Tel: (716) 529 -2133 Ext. 337 Fax: {716) 829 -2 F -mail: center -urban acsi .t u fai ©.edu l Zy My 38 Taft Place # Buffalo, NY 14214 # (710) 4183992 P rcweaver(butta[o.edu January 13, 2011 Gerald Chwalinski, Clerk City of Buffalo, NY 1308 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 RE: Citizens Advisory Commission on Reapportionment Dear Mr. Chwalinski: I am writing in relation to the City of Buffalo's search for residents to serve on the upcoming Citizens Advisory Commission on Reapportionment (the "Commission "). Please accept this letter as official notification of my interest in being seated on the Commission. As is detailed in my attached resum6, I am presently a doctoral candidate and Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Geography at the State University of New York at Buffalo. In these roles I have gained substantive knowledge and experience with respect to statistically analyzing population dynamics, and to the geographical study of population with an emphasis on location and spatial processes. Moreover, I feel that my background in public service and familiarity with the current Council District configurations would allow me to contribute valuable insight to the Commission. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, or for additional information. I look forward to serving the City of Buffalo in this period of transition. Very truly yours, Russell C. Weaver encl: rdsume RusSELL C. WEAVER 38 Taft Place o Buffalo, NY 14214 9 (716) 418.3992 reweaver @buffalo.edu EDUCATION The State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Jan. 2008 - Present Ph.D. Candidate, Geography 3.84 GPA Completed written and oral diagnostic exams M.A., Economics Jan. 2008 — Jun. 2009 3.84 GPA Jun. 2009 Comprehensive Micro and Macro exams The George Washington University, Washington, DC 2011 -- Present M.P.S. Candidate, Political Management Electoral Politics concentration Shippensburg University, Shippensburg PA Aug. 2002 —Dee. 2006 S.S., Economics, cum laude Dee. 2006 Business minor ACADcmiC ExnRIENCE Adjunct Instructor of Geography Spring 2011 d Present The State University of New York at Buffalo Buffalo, NY * Course(s) taught: GEO 410 d Univariate Statistics in Geography ® Author and deliver tri- weekly lectures to approximately thirty students Author and facilitate lab exercises, exams and other materials to evaluate student performance * Supervise one half -time Teaching Assistant Adjunct Instructor of Economics Spring 2010 -- Present Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY • Course(s) taught: ECO 102 — Microeconomics • Author and deliver bi- weekly lectures to approximately thirty students • Author and facilitate materials to evaluate student performance Graduate Assistant and Teaching Assistant Fall 2009 - Present The State University of New York at Buffalo Buffalo, NY • Assistant to the Editor of The Professional Geographer (Spring 10, Fall 10) • Read professional journal submissions, assign independent reviewers based on article content, and provide additional editorial assistance • Provided blind feedback to authors for selected manuscript submissions, particularly those related to housing policy • TA for GEO 106: Earth Systems Science (Fall 09) o Authored and delivered weekly course support lectures to approximately sixty students o Engaged students in hands -on learning through facilitation of group lab activities • TA for GEO 103: Economic Geography (Spring 11) Research Assistant Spring 2006 Shippensburg University Shippensburg, PA • Collected, analyzed and interpreted data • Developed algorithms in Microsoft Excel to create variables of interest • Performed statistical analyses using STATA and SPSS • Organized findings into an academic research paper �l4 SELECTED PROFESSIONAL (EXPERIENCE Legislative Aide Jan. 2008 —Jan 2011 City of Buffalo, NY South District Common Council Member Michael Kearns Buffalo, NY ® Legislative research, public policy drafting, editing, and analysis Grant - writing and identification of funding opportunities * Constituent services * Program development and management Volunteer in Service to America Jan. 2007 — Jan. 2008 Western New York ArneriCorps VISTA Buffalo, NY ® One year term of National Service with a not - for -profit partner agency * Grant - writing, fundraising, and development Developed and implemented capacity - building and sustainability strategies IT Specialist Fall -- Spring 2006 Shippensburg Area Boys & Girls Club Shippensburg, PA • Hardware and Software maintenance and troubleshooting • Set up and maintained a network of approximately ten computers SERVICE cat ACTIVITIES Board Director and Secretary Dec. 2008 - Present The Buffalo, Legacy Project, Inc. ® Elected position on the Board of Directors for a registered 501(c)(3) organization a Maintain corporate minutebook Board Director and Secretary Dec. 2008 - Present Cazenovia Community Resource Center, Inc. Elected position on the Board of Directors for a registered 501(c)(3) organization Maintain corporate rninutebook Advanced Tax Preparer Jan. 2007 — Present IRSNITA Tax Program • Certified Advanced Tax Preparer • Perform Income Tax Returns free of charge for low - income families and individuals Support and instruct fellow tax volunteers E -file and troubleshoot all tax returns at a given VITA location HONORS & AWARDS 0 Finalist, Spirit of Service Award 2008 • Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, April 2007 • Dean's List, Shippensburg University, Fall 2002 -- Fall 2006 • Certificates of Outstanding Achievement, Shippensburg University, 2006 — 2007 • Nicholas Fluder Memorial Scholarship for Computer Science, June 2002 MEMBERSHIPS * The Association of American Geographers ® The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management ® The American Planning Association ® The International Society for Ecological Economics ® The National Scholars Honor Society 1b • Omicron Delta Epsilon, The International Economics Honor Society • The National Low Income Housing Coalition TECHNICAL SKILLS • Five years experience in small network management, web design and maintenance, and intermediate hardware and software troubleshooting • Languages: pascal; HTML; Introductory Java; SQL; Scilab /Scicos • Applications: TEX, LATEX and BibTEX; Microsoft Office, and other common productivity packages for Windows platforms; Adobe Suite; Microsoft Expression Studio; TrailBlazer; NGP; MATLAB; Maple • GIS Applications: ArcGIS; Quantum GIS; MapWindow • Statistical packages: R; GeoDa; gretl; SPSS; Minitab; eViews; Excel • Operating Systems: Microsoft: Windows; Apple OS X; Sun Solaris RESEARCH INTERESTS ® Urban dynamics, economics, housing markets, and community economic development Metropolitan governance, institutions, and public policy * Zoning and land use regulations . Ecological and environmental /reso.urce economies * Political and legal geographies, political redistricting. s Market failures, common- resource problems, and game theory American history and American politics REFERENCES 0 Available upon request J acqueline - L . Rushto 357 Roslyn Street s! i Ne York 14 (71 893-0342 Clerk City of Buffalo 1303 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 i, USHTON residing in the City of Buffalo, IVY at 357 Roslyn Street, would like to offer my name for consideration for appointment to the City of Buffalo's Reapportionment Committee. I have resided in the City of Buffalo for over fifty years, and I have been actively involved in the community at large for over forty years. ,additionally, I think that my thirty-three plus years in government service to the City of Buffalo, the County of Brie and the Mate of New York governments gives me a unique insight, and the qualification to serve the City as a member of the Reapportionment Commission. Thanking you advance for any consideration you may afford this request. Sincerely your, AC A JACQUELINE B. RUSHTON �V C . February 4, 2011 Gerald Chwalinski, City Clerk 1302 City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 Dear Mr. Chwalinski: Please consider my candidacy for the City of Buffalo's reapportionment committee. Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Louisa Pachecko LOUISA N. PACHECO 334 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14214 PHONE: 716 -560-3880 Dear Brian, I am writing for consideration to the Advisory Committee of the City of Buffalo reapportionment committee. My name is Louisa Pacheco, I am a resident fo the City of Buffalo, the County of Erie. I live at 334 Huntington Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214. 1 work in the city of Buffalo with communities and congregations that span the entire county. I am submitting my name for the Advisory Committee of the City of Buffalo in response to the redistricting that will take place this year. Sincerely, Louisa Pacheco . . .. . .... .. .... . .... ... w7el MUORA Small State Otte w, York Buships Dmlopment Cotter Tcl. (71 G) 8784030 v� Mvchmd Hall 206 Fax: (716) 878.4067 1300 Elnawoad �y 5 a c x, of I i>� A`F, P u S Suffido, NY 142224095 www.bu ffalostate edu Sxmffl Business Development Center Fax Sheet Fax From: * Susan McCartney, Meter n Acid .% Ltmk Advisor * Cindi 'Than► mon, Senior Business Advisor o CiifftaadBell, Scwlor Business Advisor o Bill Dries b r, Ad - visor o i ar%n Roma; Advisor o Richard Gorko, Trah*V Program State -Wide Coordinator o Dee Jcincs-)Davis, MQS Systems Mmiager * Tony Ma oft X, &ergy Advisor * April Meu,'ftdent Intern 11- `` Student Intern To: � � � f�C � t IV WA L I1U,� ,— C-17" - ( O 06 Fax #: s, - Date: tI I .-.. Page X of 1340 lmwood .A,ve., Cleveland Hall 206,13uftlo, N 4 York 14222 Phone (7161).818.4030 F 716)878.4067 ['A' Clifford Bc11 108 Gillette Ave a Buffalo New York 1.4214 (716) -4333 brotherobel1 yahoo.com WWW.cliffordbe11acom. Mvricd Twc��Children- Three Grandchildren; Two Crrcat Grandchildren M of The Lutheran Church of Our .Savior Past Pres o f du r Savior Men's Club Past chairm � Ord of Deacons Pee resident of the congresation Pa d" pf Church Council CWTptl3 - acon of Chub TJnj-! si y l3ufto Political Science Philosophy % School E:eri= Fifty- Business Owner Bell Brothers Clemens Senior B usin ew Counselor Small Business Development Cuter (Refit) Cotme member —At — Large for the City of Buffalo State College Martin i��etxitr` - Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee merNAACP B6 &d ofl5iiietors BufWo Economic Renaissance Corp. l ufbIo Philharmonic Sponsoring Member Sari tt. Wk Committee j3uflhlo Dille Association Co- :Chairman Cobblestone Committee K ift B African American Museum F Clifford Bell. Pioneer, p god Civil sights Advocate Clifford BvIl is a 0 U dve 'Btftalonian bozo. can November 28,1 one of seven children to the lat.0 1dMmeft an d Th Bell. Brother Boll as he is affectionately known as has beetn activf: in ft co mmunity all of his adult life .While most of the city knows CI ff Bell as a fees om moilmeinber at large, big friends know him as a dedicated man of Gad, a lgvi � ' fter, and to others as a businessman, poet, philosopher,. and �oss contributor at every level. Brother U ' ��de nt of the congregation of Thel Ch o Savior where he has been a member for 50 years- He sere� fOr t Ivq in the common council and charred the gnomic Developm=:t tbee Overseeing the distribution of over 150 Million doll ors. Cliff Bell has reeziV "ov r 00 awards and recognitions daring Ws more then 55 years of cornmu� if 50 years in. the dry cleaning business. Brother Bell joined the Small Ross vclo ent Center on the Buffo Mate College Campus and is a Senior Cr► lor. jrr1998 as a director of th B Emnorn:ic Renaissance Corpor4d() rJ led legation of 55 people to Lille Frmce and pe pally represented five Buffalo Businesses in International Trade. Cliff has Chaired. the Marflu L KW Jr, Celebration Committee for 28 years preseAft outOAnding per f or mances W Shea Buf to Performing Arts Center to standing room only crowds Por aver „FT ycqs j�rother Bell has beet marricd to Helaine Tucker, and they have two cluldr� r a q:w Clifford Jr. and three grandchildren Justin, ;ban ' and Clifford Bell � ttWO gwt �dchild� J'ayle, and Justin. W. Bell expresses and demonstvit� 4 dee nth in God. He clearly is a role model for start up entcepxmeurs, and has sk d ► for many start-up businesses, via his involvement with the Small Bu . ga isttation. Brotber Bell embodies what is good about Buffalo. A, family mIm, �VaA "porker and supporter of the Buffalo commun He is a man who believes jIk .aid wit' for all people. His commitment to those philosophical tenets spokesman for those who benefit most from his advocacy. John Duke 93 Bridgeman St Buffalo NY 142017 February 4"', 2011 Mr. Gerald Chwalinski City Clerk — Buffalo., NY 1308 City Hall 65 Niagara Sq. Buffalo, NY 14202 Dear Sir; Please accept this letter as my formal request to participate as one of the members of the redistricting panel. Very truly yours, John Duke Mr. Gerald Chwalinski Clerk, City of Buffalo 1608 City Hall Buffalo NY 14202 Dear Mr. Chwalinski My name is Michael Guercio and I am a lifelong resident of Buffalo, currently residing at 11 Dakota Street in North Buffalo. Living Here for 67 years, I have seen Buffalo through several transformations and changes. As we stand at yet another precipice of change, I would like to help guide Buffalo through its next steps in the coming decade. For this reason, I wish to be appointed to the Citizens Advisory Commission on Reapportionment. I hope to help represent the ageing members of our city during this process, with their many unique challenges and needs. Thank you in advance for considering my appeal for appointment. Sincerely, c� February 4, 20l 1 Re: City Reapportionment Committee Mr. Chwalfriski:= 'I'his letter &ioexpreO my interest in the City Reapportionment Committee, Currently, I bold the 1 s 4 a$ zopp -cMr on the city's lower West Side and employed as a Medical Social Worker olatai ping my MSW in May of 2009 at the University of New York, at Buffalo. I am writing Jn mopes to be considered for a position on this committee. I can be reached anytime via cell, 71:6 -998 -3062 or by e -mail, jdunning @buffalo.cdu Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to this opportunity. Jennifer 866n ,��•.� �� ` ,� � ,r --,� 388 Elmwoo Avenue Buffalo, Ne�.''ork 14222 716 - 998 -306. idunnina biz` Wl d� j " I A= It y : To: Gerald A. Chwalinski, City Clerk Front. Juan Carlos Valentin- Buffalo Resident Re: Nominations to Citizens Advisory Commission on Reapportionment Date: February 3, 2011 Under Section 18 -12 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo that authorizes the City Clerk to solicit nominations from citizens and community organizations of persons to be considered for appointment 1 am providing personal information to be considered for appointment to the Citizen Advisory Commission on Reapportionment to the City Clerk in Buffalo, NY. I have been a resident of the city of Buffalo since 1987 and a registered voter. I am not related or work for the Mayor or any Common Council member or School Board member or city employee. I first resided on Sycamore Avenue, settled on the west side and later purchased a house at 181 Fargo Avenue where I have lived for almost 20 years. Since 1 moved to Buffalo I have grown with the city and its various changes and have learned to be proud of the city and its diverse community. I have worked within the Human Services field at various levels and capacities for over 20 years as an employee and as a Board of Directors member. I worked at the Clarkson Center, Work Force Development (formally known as the Private Industry Council), The Salvation Army and Roswell Park servicing our community as whole. Some of my past and present affiliations and volunteerism are. Roswell Park Diversity Council - Optimizing Operations - committee, Erie County Youth Services Board, President of the Hispanic Network of Western New York, Inc. (former), Compass House -Board Member (former), Hispanic United of Buffalo -Executive (former Vice President -nine years), September 11 Zero Emergency Counseling Services Team from September 10 to September 21 s `) 2001, Amistad Welcomed Committee (2003), Rename School #18 Vice -Chair Committee (2000, Advisory Council for Central Referral Services (2000), Superintendent Advisory Council for Occupational Education (former), Former Member of the Pro -Zoo Board, Mayoral Council on Hispanic Issues (1995), Buffalo Even Start Advisory Council, Leadership of Buffalo 2001, Erie County Coalition Against Family Domestic Violence-Diversity- Chair (former), West Side Community Center -Board Member (former treasurer), Chair - Personnel Committee- Hispanic United of Buffalo (former), Chair - Personnel Committee Westside Community Center(former), Nominating Committee -Chair at Hispanic united of Buffalo, Inc. (former), United Way Latino Shadow Day Advisory Member, Latino Lions Branch (Founder). I am a recipient of the New York State "Liberty Award" for Volunteerism on September 11, 2001 Emergency Counseling Services Team and also recognized by the United Postal Office; Diversity Department with the "United We Stand Stamp" button. My interest and work has always been geared toward improving the quality of opportunities and giving a chance of equality to those who are in need. k j Be t Rpgaro P Juan Carlos Valentin t J U U" F: ;' LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS' OF BUFFALO I NIAGARA INC. 1272 Delaware Ave- Buffalo, N`( 14209 -* 716- 884 -8550 * e -mail. Nvvbn@iwvbn.org www.lwvbn.org February 2, 2011 Gerald Chwalinski, Buffalo City Clerk 1305 City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 Dear Sir, The League of Women 'voters of Buffalo Niagara requests that Kathleen McCarthy, a League member, be appointed to the Citizens Advisory Commission on Reapportionment. The League of Women Voters is a respected nonpartisan political organization. The League encourages the informed and active of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues and to influence public policy through education and advocacy. League members have studied the issue of reapportionment for many years. We have testified numerous times before legislative committees and commissions charged with redrawing legislative district lines according the state and federal laws. With the beginning of the 2010 census taking process, our Committee on Redistricting and Reapportionment has been actively engaged in a campaign to inform citizens of the importance of redistricting to the political process. Kathleen McCarthy is a registered voter in the City of Buffalo. She was barn and raised in the city, attended Buffalo schools and graduated from Rosary Hill College (Daemen College). She became a senior level manager in the United States Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. Since returning to Buffalo, she has used her expertise and experience to benefit many volunteer community organizations. She is presently the League's Director of Election Services, supervising the Resident Council and Commissioners Elections for the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority and elections for other community groups. She is an active member of Voice Buffalo and serves on the Peace and Social Justice Committee of Blessed Sacrament Church. Kathleen is a committed citizen activist. We know she will be a valuable contributor to the work of the Citizens Advisory Commission on .Reapportionment. Sincerely, r Loretta Peszynsk� Co- President, LWVBN. c.c. Byron Brawn., Mayor, City of Buffalo David Franczyk, President, Buffalo Common Council f� yi' TO: City Clerk of Buffalo DATE: 2/4/11 Dear City Clem. Please allow me to become a member of the Reapportionment Committee. My personal information is listed below: Brian 13 Watson 811 Niagara Street Buffalo NY 14213 Lifelong Resident of Buffalo Party Affiliation: Republican Occupation: NYS Corrections Officer _r ni Buffal Inc. 101ILM.M Hispaii as U of lauffalo 234 Vlrg Street New York VUF FALO(710)856 -71 14201 (71 q) ase -aa17 PAX February 3, 2011 Gerald A, Chwalinski City Clerk 1308 C Hall Buffalo, New 'York 14202 Lourdes T. Iglesias 736 Niagara Street Buffalo, NY 14213 Dm` Mr. ChwalinSM: I axis interested "a serving as a panel member for the City cf Buffalo 's reapportionment commission. As a resident and registered voter, I have lived here in the City of Buffalo all of my life and have enjoy working for the CGMMUuity that I represent, Day in and Day out S work with dixect sez`vice Providers that work to ifll the ;seeds of the cotmruWty at lame, Therefol I would like to be a part of the reapportionment efarts that will begin soon for this great City. I have enclosed my resumc for your consideration should y ou need referene S please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, f Lourdes T, Executive Proveyen.do Servicios a Nuestia Co munidad °► '°$ � �� PrOviding Services To Our Community 736 Niagara Stut 716-880-0881 Buffalo, NY 14213 SUhUdARY ReNults and team ortented human services leader with outstanding record of achievement and recognttlon in comn unitylpuhldc servke, PROFESSIONAL EXPEJUEl' CE Hispanics United of B Buffalo, NY 112005- present Executive Director wed Kauai ftom $ 90,000 to 1,6 million ® Decrease debt from $330,000,00 to $100,000.00 ated special ovento to lumen discretionary dollars for the agency Established creditabiliy and a solid xelatlowhip with fumders, erected ofrIcfals and the cot unfty e Evaluated outcomea and perfora=ce measures for each department within the orgWEation Negotiated Cortuwtg Worked with Fes. wW, State, and local government offioes Ruffilo Bmpioytaaem and T h&g Services Bu o, NY 09/2000— 11/2005 Yo1 Suffilo, Youth Oppottc i ty program Operation Manager (4/2602 - Present) Responsible for TnUting project Spats and objectives for a Federally Funded derfaonstraeion program #br youth ages 14.21 in the employment & bu ning arena. a Develop au otiontWon proms for now hires. Lead and conduct &rut and on-the-job training for now and inownbent staff. ® Create job doscriptious for a variety of supervisory, professional and support ]eves classifications, 0 Develop orgs I tfon4 policies and procedures. X Manage budget and i4lementation of funds for administrative, progrwroatfc and service activities, 0 Develop and track strategic action plan with gaff to r h prom goals, d Oversee day - today nparations Of two service centers and three depasfidents with total of 45 std, Belle Center 'Manager (9/2000- 4/2002) N Manage day°tri °day operations ofUl service youth job training center, H AdIninistered grog= disbursements and expenditures a Led, trained and motivated ftff to reach program goals F4091tated ends assesa cent for the organization and its employees Conducted audits of cue files. A llstats Insurance Company Buffalo, NY 0911997-03/2000 Exclusive Agent Created a strong book of business .eaponslble for stag, reorultug and training of insurance producers. Responsible for sales, profits and expenditum, Hispanict United of Buffalo Buffalo, NY 09/1990 — 091199' Frogmen Director a Highly fftstrunaontal in securing funding for amuftl budget and increasing project. H Reduced turnover costs through effective hiring, employee relations, communication and department head training, V Recruited and trained Hispanio women in leadershlp. a Built program operation to highest efficiency and lowest indirect labor ratio in Id's history. a Operated Welfare to Work training program. e Developed and implemented a continuing edueation program for service providers, a provided the primary link bettween various statelcounty /city fenders. 0 Fstablished and directed various organizations for the improvement and betterment of business owners within the 1LadAo Community. a Instituted a successful human resources/plary adminigration program. C CAREER ACCOMPLIS NTS P'+�bi,i�untnq Servioe Tit Nam a kic+ Just ccsmm"If las ofYW' Community Lodm Award S Philips rangy i �r—Thuly womou In 7 Ndorship Award Sylvia.RWdguez Comuity Servi Award Abu of the Ffi*. too Upstate S uaimit Achloved Third ftc4 ju 14*ua .DlstrictConcilMara Rccciv i end �ffi a alo-Vc ws, as the but candidate for tho Niagara D1*109 Con 11 Race Estab"ghed the 1 aSO(I D iinass Qwners AsSOeiatlpri, *rtY'..IT #9rty, IM D1181110s First Award. i#u( to vi N. )Rfopankci i n of'the Ysnr. ® CnMM'"i""Y' - nition Award —Latin Arnorican Cultural AAssociAtion Midority.r Amehiflon t vmmunity Service Award Dimugub6d Alumnus Award for the SUNY 9ducationai ©pportanity Center Hispaniea valted of Buffalo Appreelatiou Award Gnftm A.PFpIIgTAjrjiT'S Appointment to Childturt's Cabinet Advisory Board (2009 - current) Govemon Appointment to NY$ Citizen Review Panels for Child Protective Services (2008aeurmat) Board of ftics under the Mayor of the City of Buffalo (2000) Commioston oftho City Chader Review under the Mayor of the City of Buffalo (1999) BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Salvation Army AdY150ry Board Csty ofBuffhio De panment orpubllc Wvrlrs, Parks & Streets I'ucito Itto, Board ofDlreetors Citizens Action of Western Now York, Board of Dll vwra Pounding MQmber1Prrs1dcn4 Latinos United for Progresmive Action. Federal Enterprise Community, Board of Dimotors Eris County Conunission on tho Status of Woman, Board Member Bufto and Erie. County Arks Council, Board Member Buffalo Community Access Media, Board of Directors Cornell Univorsity ' 0 Si Learnin ff Syakem Course for Daman Resouree Management MEDAiLLE COLLEoR Master of Bualness Administration Program Currently enrolled STATE UNWERSrly OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO M.S. Health and Housing 9191.6 (Completed 12 Crodit Hours) DEANIEN CCLLEoE B .S. History and Government, Conferral M'ay 1990 PUBLI SERVICE AND SPECIAL TRABV1 G FBI Citizens Academy 2007 1- )MSW OF SUFFALU Clara of 1996 ' � �axsrnblal9lschau�s, �` r�rntf�aLlnlded .Statesttr3y.esvn ,i RICHARD L. ° TACZK WSKI 2 05 Marine Drive, Apt, 1 Buffalo, New York 14202 rtaczkowski @juno.com 716.854.3479 February 3, 2011 Mr. Gerald Chwalinski Buffalo City Clerk 1308 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 Hand Delivered Dear Clerk Chwalinski. This letter is to express my interest in service on the City of Buffalo reapportionment panel, to which I would bring recent education as an urban planner and over thirty years experience in the public realm. Work on two decennial censuses, and the staff of the New York State Assembly have provided valuable perspectives on the important function of ensuring equitable representation for our citizens. Service as a nonpartisan village trustee, as well as a town councilman, deputy supervisor and party committee chair in North Collins, has formed a focused, grass -roots view of the task at hand. During this service, I proposed consolidation of two election districts in the town. And, after the 2000 census, submitted a redistricting plan to the Erie County Legislature for its consideration. Now residing in the City of Buffalo, I hasten to note that I hold no position on any partisan committee, nor am I a member of any political club or faction. Rather, I have sought to render professional volunteer service in a variety of public settings, including as a member of the city's Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Board. Having completed a master of urban and regional planning degree at the University at Buffalo in 2006, and a course in Geographic information Systems at Erie Community College, I would be equipped to help guide and interpret the various spatial, political, demographic and infrastructure considerations that must go into any intelligent and fair redistricting plan. Beyond the Federal Voting Rights Act requirement that racial and ethnic minority communities be treated equitably in any reapportionment, I would be inclined to favor districts that are compact, contiguous, and respect (as much as possible) natural, neighborhood, and municipal lines, as well as protect the right of political minorities to compete in a two or multi- party democratic system. I should state up-front that I would not support any plan that uses Gerrymandering to ensure retention of political power by certain individuals or groups. I am confident that if appointed to the reapportionment panel, I would pledge to render professional and impartial service to all citizens of Buffalo. Should you or Common Council members require additional information, kindly contact me as indicated on the letterhead. Thank you in advance for your careful consideration of this offer to be of service. R ully yours, Richard L. Taczkow c V 0 ) No. Request to Serve on the City of Buffalo Citizens Advisory Commission of Reapportionment REFERRED TO THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND THE MAYOR f� Kenneth A. Pryor, Sr. 345 S. Division St. Buffalo, New York 14204 (716) 867 -004.1 Kennyi)ryorO4@hotmail.com February 2, 2011 Gerald A. Chwalinski; Department Head Buffalo City Clerk Office 1308 City Hall. Buffalo, New York 14202 Re: Citizens Panel for Ike - Apportionment Dear Mr. Chwalinski: My name is Kenneth A. Pryor, Sr. and I am writing you this letter in regards to the above mentioned subject. After reading in the Buffalo News today it was mentioned that a citizen's panel for the re- apportionment is being considered. I am requesting at this time to be considered as one of the citizens to take part on this panel. I believe this reapportionment is very crucial to the city for the next ten years and we as citizens should be able to take part, especially those of us who have been active in the growth and development of our community. I want to thank you for your time and consideration regarding this matter and I look to hear from you in the not too distant future especially with a time line being set for request. Feel free to contact me at the phone number and e -mail address listed above if there are any questions and more information is needed. Respectfully yours, Kenneth A. Pryor, Sr. Cc: Darius G. Pridgen; Ellicott District Councilman ur Organizational, Administrative, Managerial, Analytical & Interpersonal Skills ltaalitl� Analytical Grant Research & Writing, Report Writing, Strategic & Organizational Planning Community Building & Outreach Skills, Youth Leadership & Program Development Experience Knowledgeable of the WNY Community Colleges & Universities, Governmental & Non - Governmental Agencies Competent in the System of Care evidence based and evidence informed practices and evaluation tools Practical Experience in Program Development, Implementation, Monitoring, & Evaluation Processes Supervisory & Leadership Skills, Managed Contracts with Community Partners & Non - Profit Organizations Competent in Windows & Microsoft Office Products and Lotus Programs ducafion Buffalo State College, State University of New York May 2009 M. S. Human Services Administration State University of New York @ Buffalo May 1985 B. A. African - American Studies East High School June 1978 Diploma Mechanical Drafting YMCA Buffalo Niagara Association, Branch Executive Director — June 2010 — Present Responsible for the operation of the Ellicott- Masten Family Branch in accordance with policies established by the Corporate Board of Directors and the Branch Board of Managers. Serves as the Ex- Officio Member to the Board of Management and serves on all branch committees. Supervise, train and appraise all professional staff based on work performance standards. Prepare and control the annual income and expense budget. Administer the budget and maintain balanced fiscal operations. Develop and maintain a balance program menu to meet/exceed enrollment targets and members. Maintain the facility at the highest level of efficiency and productivity. Planned, organized, and implemented the annual Strong Kids fundraiser campaign. Conduct annual program and membership evaluations within association guidelines. Supervise a staff of 16 Families CAN, Family Support Coordinator Juvenile Justice Program — April 2006 to June 2010 Responsible for development and implementation of a network of family support professionals and partners. Advocated for families and youth who are /were involved with Juvenile /Criminal Justice systems. Provided advocacy and family support for families and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges within the System of Care of Erie County. Knowledge of Family Voices Network System of Care, Erie County Administration and SAMHSA guidelines, policies and procedures. Served on the Social Marketing & Evaluation Team, in addition to Cultural Linguistic Competency (C.L.C.) Committee. Assist in identifying and delivering of training opportunities for family members and community partners. Conducted presentations, facilitated workshops, and support group meetings as the Erie County Coordinator for the P.A.S. S. Program. Attended and participated in the System of Care National Conferences, National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conferences, and other local and state meetings and trainings. Supervise a staff of 6. St. Augustine Center, Inc. Youth Program Director — December 2004 — April 2005 Provided service coordination, quality assurance, supervision and delivery of services consistent with the needs of the community, children, & families. Maintained & assured specialty focus of Special Delinquency Prevention Program for disadvantaged youth 10 -21 years old, funded by NYSOCFS. Collaborated with community -based organizations, Juvenile /Criminal Justice System, educational programs, faith -based community, in assisting program participants with support programs and alternatives to incarceration and institutional care. Maintained record keeping, administrative reports in compliance with NYSOCFS polices and procedures. Monitored service delivery consistent with service goals, objectives, and contractual obligations, through staff conferences, supervision, and record reviews. Provided direct care services, case management, and referral linkage to accomplish service obligations. Supervised a staff of 6. Buffalo Urban League, Inc. Youth Program Director — Promoted April 2003 -- October 2004 P Youth Program Director: Developed, Implemented, Monitored, & Evaluated Program Component's for at -risk &. low - income youth ages 14 - 24 years old. Responsible for outreach, recruitment, counseling, & overall leadership for youth program components, AVE/PAVE, ACHIEVE, PTSP/Parents Forever, & N.U.L.LT.E.S. Developed and maintained collaborative partnerships with the NYSDOL, NYSED, and B. P. S. & Area Community Colleges. Provided oversight of the college prep and academic enhancement program component. Monitored and prepared budgets, quarterly/ monthly reports, policies and procedures. Responsible for the hiring, terminations, evaluations and supervision of assistant coordinators, front line staff, youth workers, and volunteers. Supervised a staff of 18. R�t�vant F1- eE Buffalo Urban League, Inc. Youth Program Coordinator -.Tune 2001 — April 2003 PTSP/Parents Forever Program Coordinator: Responsible for staff scheduling, hiring, program policies and procedures. Provided training and staff development for all new employees. Knowledge of program to accomplish goals, objectives, outcomes, and measures. Coordinated and facilitated one on one & group workshops focusing on life skills, leadership development, college preparation & placement. Acted as liaison to private and public agencies, community organizations, Community Colleges & Universities. Supervised a staff of 8. Youth Assistance Program January 1997 -March 1999 Y. A. P. Facilitator: Counseled & facilitated workshops for disadvantaged youth, PINS referrals, Juvenile Delinquents, both individual & group settings. Assessed and developed community treatment plans for referrals to demonstrate positive behavior when confronted with social issues such as peer pressure, gang violence, drugs, & teenage pregnancy. Administered & distributed direct referrals made by Social Workers, Parents, Family Court, Schools, Youth Courts, & Probation Officers, .Erie County Department of Youth Services July 1996 — June 1997 Youth Detention Supervisor: Assisted Social Workers, Attorneys, Court Clerks, Law Guardians, and Youth Advocates in the planning, modification, and implementation of daily activities involving the Family Court system and Probation Department. Supervised staff responsible for the transportation of adolescents and juvenile delinquents to and fi - om court, medical and educational appointments, and youth detention facilities. Baker Victory Services February 1992 - June 1994 Teacher's Aide/Mental Health Specialist: Assisted in the planning and implementation of daily activities of Mental Health residents in educational setting. Assisted social workers, teachers, school administrators, families, mental health staff and medical staff, in the development of a rehabilitative program for youth & young adult residents in Residential Treatment Centers /Facilities to prepare for re -entry back into their community. Supervised mental health residents in a structured educational classroom setting and independent living environment. Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington, D.C.: Group Home Case Manager/Recreational Coordinator Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers: Youth Counselor/Youth Advocate N. Y. S. Division for Youth: Youth Counselor /Community Outreach Liaison D'Youville College Leadership & Citizenship Development Project: Educational Facilitator & Team Leader S. V. N. Y. @ Buffalo, Upward Bound Program: Tutor/Peer Counselor S. U. N. Y. @ Buffalo, Talent Search Program: Administrative Assistant/ Recruitment & Retention Counselor Youth Development Practitioners Institute — Youth Development - April 2003 N. U. L. Whitney M. Young Center for Leadership & Professional Development Participant — November 2003 Leadership Buffalo — Class of 2004 Graduate & Class Co -Chair N. Y. S. Regional Community Policing Institute — Policing & Gang Awareness Training — November 2004 Candidate for Erie County Legislature — 2005 Candidate for Ellicott District Councilman - 2006 Erie County Juvenile Justice Reform Initiative Committee Member — April 2006 — Present Center for Community Leadership, Community Leadership Institute Graduate.- 2006 Cultural& Linguistic Competency Training —April 2006 Vera Youth Justice Institute Symposium Presenter — February 2007 PASS Program /CCSI Monroe County — Erie County Coordinator 2006 - 2009 Cultural & Linguistic Competency Enhanced Training - August 2008 Niagara County Juvenile Justice Taskforce Gang Awareness Training -- October 2008 Erie County Democratic Party Zone 4 Chair 2008 - 2010 Erie County Replication Team Member PASS Program 2009 s Present mtsft�p Buffalo Urban League, Inc. -- Current Member J. F. K. Save Our Youth Foundation - Co- Chair Y. 2. J. Urban Youth Ministry — Executive Director/Founder E. C. M. C. Pastoral Care Unit — Trauma Unit Chaplain W. N. Y. Interfaith Alliance on Juvenile Justice -- Chairman Buffalo United Front — Executive Committee Member/ Public. Relations Officer P.E.A.C.E.Inc. Chaplain City of Buffalo Clerk Mr. Gerald Chwalinski Room. 1308, City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 Mr. Gerhardt Yaskow 312 Summer Street, Apt #1 Buffalo, New York 14222 (716) 432 -6385 February 7, 2011 In Re: Reapportionment Committee for the City of Buffalo Dear Clerk Chwalinski, As per my conversation with your staff last week, I am submitting my name forward in consideration for a volunteer position to the Reapportionment Committee for the City of Buffalo. As a life long resident of our great city, I am interested in helping the people of the City of Buffalo, and our city government, lay out the next ten years of our 9- Councilrnanic .Distracts respectfully, while helping to maintain the unique balanced of population and character of our various historic communities within our beautiful city. Currently, I am known as a local businessman, who operates a small neighborhood tavern within the Old First Ward of Buffalo, which helps to continue to tell a component of the story of our waterfront history of the people of Buffalo. Additionally, I serve as the President of the Old First Ward Community Association, a non - for - profit community organization, that helps serve many residents of the City of Buffalo with its programs, and in particular, the Fillare District and South Buffalo's neighborhood housing needs. While seeking elected office many years ago, either as an Erie County Democratic Committee Member, or a candidate for the County Legislature, I have learned of and walked through many our neighborhoods, via the existing election districts, and after long periods of studying the various maps /layouts, I feel that I could help our city maintain a fair and equitable distribution of people within our various communities, while working with other great committee members and leaders, hearing and learning of their valid concerns going forward. I sincerely look forward for the council committee review of my application during this process, as I remain available for service to our great city and its dedicated people. j q Sincerely Yours, j ' Mr. Gerhardt Yaskow y 312 Summer Street, lBuf'[alo, New York 14222 gerhardtyaskow @roadru n ner.com (716) 432 -6385 OBJECTIVE A junior executive position within a public or private organization that is growing and/or changing its focus, and is looking for an individual with strong skill sets in public relations, government affairs, and day to day operations. * Talent for recognizing and solving problems that restrict growth and profits, to communicate, and implement solutions to accomplish needed change while balancing different constituencies' needs. ® Ability to conceptualize a vision of where the organization should be and to initiate the actions that will bring these concepts to fruition through strong management and communication skills. * Experience in identifying process improvements that result in cost efficiencies, increased productivity, as well as significantly improving the financial and visual position of the organization's growth. SUMMARY PROl1�ILE As an experienced professional in real estate and property management for 15 years, 1 have acquired a strong basis in operations, finance, and community outreach. Often, 1 have co- developed a business model for growth and revenue enhancement. As the Chief Fiscal Officer for a holding company, I have budgeted investments, construction projects, and acquisition of real estate, while often negotiating many bank and private lending deals, regarding real estate and related construction matters in the development of historically significantly properties in Buffalo. Formally, as a NYS Senate staffer, I wrote many press- releases, related to various subject matters, while interviewing new constituents, and solving their concerns and complex problems. As a managing member of a family operated Trish pub /and restaurant, I learned to navigate many individuals' needs and wants, via strong people skills, while performing operational. and financials controls. As a partner at Medical Answering Services, I frequently used interpersonal and communication skills to improve relations with elected officials, public administrators, and private sector business managers, who controlled municipal and private sector contracts of interest .respectively. Due to my continued community involvement, I am engaged in many community projects that require negotiations, resulting in team work that betters our inner neighborhoods. As a volunteer board member, I assisted in decisions of attracting and retaining great employees, improving customer service skills, developing new customer relationships, and development of political relations for many of our economic development activities. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Ddxnn Enterprises .Inc Buffalo, New York President and Co -Owner (1999 -2011) ® A real estate holding company focusing on the acquisition and construction of historic properties located in the inner City of Buffalo with three managing partners with various real estate holdings. Medical Answering Services LLC Syracuse, New York Partner and WNYManager (2005-2007) ® Regional sales and equipment installation for Buffalo and Western New York. Managerial duties included business development and customer relations and quality controls. Dixon Development Inc President and Operating Officer (2004 -2009) Buffalo, New York Holding company that historically held real estate and currently is the managing area of a family owned restaurant and tavern located in Buffalo's historic industrial Old First Ward Community. New York Slate Senate 57th Buffalo, New York. Staffer to the Senate Democratic Minority (1999 — 2001) ® A communications staffer for the Democratic Minority Leadership, and the regional agent for the minority leadership in Buffalo: special projects and media coordination for state involvement in Western New York, EDUCATION Master of Human Service Management Buffalo State College X000 Bachelor of Arts, Economics University of Buffalo 1998 University of Mannheim Germany Business Studies Program 1996 - - -- .. -_ SELECT ACMEVE ENTS Community Relations Old First Ward Community Center Board Chairman: Budget, Operations, and Housing (2008- 2011). ®. Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation Buffalo River Committee Board Member (2011). a Campaign staffer for Jim Keane for Erie County Executive, and Finance Committee Member, and field staffer (2008). SIFE Students in Free Enterprise Program Buffalo State College (1999 - 2001). , Leonard Williams 275 Oakmont Buffalo, NY 14215 Mr. Gerald Chwalinski 1308 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 2/8/2011 Dear Mr. Chwalinski Please except this letter as my request to serve on the Buffalo reapportioning Advisory Committee. I cannot think of any function government doze that is more important than the 10 year annual reapportionment that makes sure that each citizen gets his fair representation. My name is Leonard Williams. I live in Buffalo, and have live here most of my adult life. I atn of the Kennedy generation; you know "ask not what your country can do ", and all that. As a kid I took civics in school and learned that government works best when people get involved. This is just one way I would like to be involved. I have attached a resume for your consideration. Thank you J 3 Len Williams r I 275 Oakmont Ave. Phone (716) 3111.4579 � Buffalo, New York Cell (716) 400) 2295 Email lawilliams] I@yahoo.com Leonard 1. s .� O . bjecWe To fine employment in one of the State agencies that will be in the forefront of defining and implementing a strong Urban Agenda .Experleen t te Commissioner Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, Executive Board Member Natior Low Income Housing Coalition, Member HUD Secretary's PETRA Resident Engagement Group, VP KenBeld- Langfield Resident Council, Member Resident Advisory Board of Buffalo Member Bob Lanier Center Board of Directors. E mpktyttt 2002 -2007 BMHA Loretta Williams Food Pantry Buffalo NY Panhy l r. • Supervises a 10 person volunteer staff, • Expanded hours of service and improve efficiency of the Kenfield and LangfeId Homes' food pantry. • Increased number of clients served per month. • Developed new informal referral procedures to better meet the needs of clients in ne of services other than just food. 1989 -2005 Independence Transportation Buffalo, NY OwnedO perator of a smll TAi cab Burin . * Owner and operated 5 taxicabs. ® Supervised 20 drivers. ® Dispatched for several of the stands where my cabs were .registered. 1989 -2001 Bob Lanier Center Buffalo, NY Vice Preskhmt of ®pe ' ® Developed an after schoolldropout prevention program. Supervised teaching and support staff at office and four school sites. ® Developed and managed a Case Management and School/Court advocacy project. dtecation 1972- -1976 Rosary Hill College Buffalo NY * B.A., Psychology, Social Work. 0 Assumption College, U of Michigan & SUNY Buffalo, graduate work in Psycholog and Business Administration. i To Mr. Gerald Chwalinski: 1308 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 My name is Howard Johnson I am submitting a letter of intent to be mart of the City (Lines) Reorganization committee. I am a life long resident of the city of Buffalo with the interest to make sure the cities population is represented fairly and equitable. I believe there should be equal representation on this committee to see that this transpires. Furthermore the individuals who form this committee should come from all segments of the city, and I ask you consider me for the prestigious honor. Thank you for your time and consideration. Attached is a copy of my Resume. Sincerely, WI : INWI �A J. JOHNSON 49 F'ERSFIFFV G t1 V FiNU E?, Bl3f i'AF,Q,11sW YORK 1421 1 OBTECTIVE To secure a challenging and progressive position in banking in which work experience, commitment, professional growth are valued. QUALI FICATIONSS Iff Forteen plasyears of banking experience; twoyears professional rnarragement experience. g Able to communicate effectively and build constructive professional relationships in a diverse workplace. Cultivated and developed strong ruorking rapports through providing superior customer service and experiences. Positivel Professional attitude, goal oriented, team player, and dedicated to continuolrs learning and development. Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills. Proficient with multiple bank mainframe systems and other pertinent applications. EDUCATION 2010 Buffalo State College Bachelors in Business.Adminsitration ruith concentration in iWanagelent 2006 Erie Community College A. S, -- BruinessAdministration EXPERIENCE HSBC Bark USA, N.A. Buffalo, NY 2008- Ptesent Domestic Private Banking Securities Processing Specialist (Middle Office) Establishl[lrlanaged relationships with various internal and external business rrrrits including SEI Private Trust Corrrparry, relationship managers and administrators. Process complex securities and cash transactions with strict regulation guidelines. m Oversee Domestic Private Banking account closers, transfer of securities and cash. s Funds Transfer, cash disbmsewents including checks, Wire Transfer to DDA, TDA and Out Going wire transfer to other Financial Institirtes. a Process all receives and delivers of plysical sercurities. Verify and approve cash and seevr ities transactions to ensure avanate and compliant processing. Corrrply and adhere zvitb policies and pr ocedures established internal j and through external regulations. 2006 -2008 Adjustments Seasoned Operations Specialist s Researeb adjustments received from om various internal and external sources within establisbed timeframes and /or according to the FederalReserve ar :d Clearingbouse Association procedures. N Managed an average daily case load of 15 or more cases. All cases required extensive dire diligence while adhering to specific operational controls. 2002-2006 Signature Verification Seasoned Operations Specialist " Tdent�o rrnautborztied use of negotiable bank instruments. a Communicated with customersl other external parxies via telepbone to validate account activity. ff Make appropriate account recommendation regarding processing of checks. Jw Wlork closely with other departments including Fraud and Adjust>nents in effort to mitigate risk and losses to HSBG 1998 -2002 Microfilm Research Supervisor .Managed a staff of 10 -15 Operational Representatives. Provided coaching and career development. Effective motivated srrlrordirrates irr effort to imProve productivity and attain organisational goals. Maintained various administrative duties Ensured time .) and accurate cowpletion of document reproduction request Assisted representatives in resolving complex investigative issues, 1995 -1998 Proof Operator & Operated a single or multi pocket proof machine to encode, endorse and balance all incoming batch transactions from branches and other operational departments. m Process deposits, department work and batch transactions according to outlined depadwental procedures. Z Lorraine Clemente 57 Ketchum Place Buffalo, New York 14213 February 7, 2011 Gerald Chwalinski City Clerk 65 Niagara Square Room 1308 Buffalo, New York 14202 Dear City Clerk: Hello my name is Lorraine Clemente. I am writing this letter to express my interest in obtaining a position on the reapportionment committee. Throughout my professional career I have worked very closely in various communities of different cultural backgrounds and ethnicities. I have also had the opportunity to meet and work with the leadership. My personal interests have always included whats best for the community of which I work, live and have raised my children. have lived in Buffalo for over twenty five years, raised two daughters and own my home for seventeen years. Most of my employment positions have allowed me the opportunity to travel throughout the City of Bufalo and its surroundings, therefore I am well acquainted with the City boundaries. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Please feel free to call me direct with any questions at (716) 239 -0536. Sincerely, G � kv Lorraine Clemente Community Resident �L'�Y Z 57 Ketchum Place, Buffalo, Afaw York 94213 (C) 239 -0536 Small. Tkdsenera @hotmail. com PROFESSIONAL EXPEREENCE Economic Development Professional with over ton years experience in providing assistance to small business and developers through innovative programming designed to meet specific goals and needs. Possess strong work ethic and outstanding ability to communicate with others. Have extensive experience working with community organizations and leaders. Work within communities of all cultures, religious background, ethnic and social groups. Have vast experience in reviewing, analyzing and maintaining government programs. Able to independently search for and research web based information. Motivated, self disciplined and skilled in time management. COMPETENCIES Strategic Planning * Business Plan Development * Small Business Marketing & Advertising Creative Facilitation * Advocacy * Effective communication skills EMPLOYMENT STORY WELLCARE OF NEW YORY, INC, 235 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, New York 14202 06/08—Present Community Outreach Caordincttor IYISPANIC UNITED OF BUFFALO, 256 Virginia. Street, Buffalo, New York 14201 01/08 — 06/08 Youth Court Advocate CITY OF BUFFALO, 201 City .hull, 65 Niagara Street, Buffalo, New York 14213 02/06 — 05107 Execu iue Assistant ar © Bu alo BUFI{AL0& FOR T ERIE PUBLIC BRIDGE AUTHIIRITY (PBA) 02/04 -02106 One Peace Bridge Plaza Admin. Bldg., Buffalo, New York 14213 Peace BrLd Community Liaison BU,FFAL0 ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE CORPORATION (BERC) 11/94— 02104 9200ty Hall, Buffalo New York 1420.1 Business Develo meat Coor inator /Project AssociatalBus'ness 11fIa a er Alliance or WBE EDUCATION STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AT BUFFALO Buffalo New York 1991 Bachelors of Science - Business Administration WESTERN NEW YORK SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE Certifleate of Completion in the following courses; NYS Real Estate Salesperson qualifying course - 8/99 Property Management for Real Estate Professionals w 9/99 * Ethics in your NY Real Estate Practice A 10/99 CREDIT LNSTI TE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT « 1996 CertiiBcate of Completion ERIE - COMMUN ITY COLLEGE -.1996 Entrepreneurial Assistance Program w Certificate of Completion ORGANIZATIONS American Cancer Society, Women for human Rights and Dignity, Inc., OWy United Way, Nosotros, Asbury Shalom zone, Goodwill Industries, Inc, WNY Hispanic & Friends Civic Association, Erie Regional Housing Development Corporation AWARDS Outstanding Communhy Serpice * Volunteer Recognition COMPUTER LITZRATE LANGUAGES. English & Spanish REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST M Co untit :. C ity o Bu RICHARD A. FONTANA MAJORITY LEADER LOVEJOY DISTRICT COUNCIL M EMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, 1 414 City Hall BUFFALO, NY 14202 -3318 PHONE: (716) 851 -5151 0 FAX: (716) 851 -5141 February 8, 2011 Gerald Chwalinski, City Clerk 1308 City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 Dear Mr. Chwalinski: �a CHAIRMAN BUL3GEr COMMITTEE POLICE ()VERSIGHT COMMITTEE COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE CLAIMS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION LEGISLATION MBEC RULES SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT ROSETTA J. KENNEDY LEGISLATIVE AIDE BRYAN BOLLMAN I am interested in being appointed to the Citizens Advisory Commission on Redistricting. I am a Buffalo resident, a homeowner in Walden Heights, actively involved in the area block club and would like to be considered. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, j Lionel Davis 229 Bakos Boulevard Buffalo, New York 14211 00, 02' SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL TO, THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: February 3, 2011 FROM: DEPARTMENT: Mayor /Executive SUBJECT: [:Mayor Byron W. Brown [:Out of Town Travel PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Ex. (Item No. xxx, C.C.P. xxlxxlxx) Pursuant to Section 4-4 of the City of Buffalo Charter, I will be out of state on Sunday, February 6, 2011 and will return on Monday, February 7, 2011. I hereby designate Janet Penksa, Commissioner of Administration, Finance, Policy and Urban Affairs to perform the Mayor's duties in my absence. SIGNATURE DEPARTMENT HEAD TITLE: 4r,Cityo alto W AND FILED No. Liquor License Applications Attached hereto are communications from persons applying for liquor licenses from the Eric County Alcohol Beverage Control Board. Address 439 Delaware 297 Franklin St 150 Military Rd 391 ellicott St RECEIVED AND FILED February 8, 2011 Business Name Buffalo Sister's Merge Bambino Bar & Kitchen Gucc' s Spr rto Bar eHPUTtia Inunge Owner's Name Charles Schneider 2 Holding corp 3199 Main St Simon Realty 1 lit cA STATE OF NEW YORK Stnndardized ORIGINAL APPLICATION NOTICE FO for Provt ..., EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 3Q- I3a�_Adyance IVatice ro n I Deal M nisi a!i r C mmnnit Eoard DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL in conmelion with Me subrnLuion to Me State LWOrAwhoriy ofthe STATE LIQUOR AUTHORI'T'Y A 1lcat f3 €i final first Iln -P €anises Alcahoiic Bevcra c License A llcatio for the stablishinent Identified in this Notice (Peas t of 2l 1. bate the Original copy of this Notice was Ma €led to the Loral Municipality or Community Board: iili 2. Name of the Local Municipality or Community Board; City of Bu f f alo 3. Street Address of Local Municipality or Community Board: 1308 City Hall 4. City, Town, or Village; 1 4203 -Zip Cade: 5. Telephone Number of Clerk of Local Municipality or Community Board; Trox�lslfrm�rtle 1es11rlcliWllf�Aer[cAtrc r caizltrinl ( fRlj „ax P1311I1 S n1oxQLo 13EL TGI35 tctoy xoI 111~Aarsrl�} r ►li> Il~r� I mtlstc >; 6. Attorneysi:v INamess:. David L Roach 7. Attorney's Street Address: 2645 Sheridan Drive S. City, Town, or Village: Zip Code: �'pTlc' 9. Business Telephone Number of Attorney: 3 10. Type(s) of Alcohol to be sold under the License ° o e : (° X '"'� -� Seer � Only 0 Wine and Beer Only ff] Liquor, Wine, and Beer - 11, Extent of Food Service: X Restaurant Sale of hood Tavern- Restaurant (A mixed -use establishment that [(� -'�( Tavern / Cocktail Lounge / Adult Venue./ primarily; Full Food Menu; n has both a sit-down dining area and a "stand -up' bar ( ne Kitchell run by Chef) L®1 Bar Alcohol sales primarily - ( p e -meets l where patrons may receive direct deliveries of alcohol) minimum food availability requirements) ) 12. Type of Establishment: p�1 Hotel 0 Live Disk [] Juke Patron Dancing Cabaret, Night Club, Discotheque E 1 Music Jockey Box (Small Sesdo) (Large Scale Dance Club q Ca Pacify far 7 } or more patrons ns ( °7[° all t thatappty} Club (e.g. Golf 1 FraternalOrg,) Bed g Catering Stage Topless Other Breakfast Facility Shows Entertainment (Specify): 13. Proposed Outdoor Areas : ( 3 ' t p I'stio Freestandin None !`1 Rooftop ( ) 8 Garden / Other l � or Deck Covered Structure � � � ,s} Grounds (Specify); 14. Will the proposed License holder or a Manager be physically present within the establishment during All Hours of Operation? (X one : J: EES : 11 NO 1S. Application Serial Number: 3 /, 138 16. T he asit will appear in the application for t he Alc On -Preen €see alralic Beverage License, is: Buffalo Sisters Merge LL(' 17 The Full Name of the Applicant's proposed licensed Establishment (the Trade Name under which the proposed Licensed Establishment will conduct business) is: 18 The Applicant's proposed Licensed Establishment is located 3 within the building which has the following 3tfeet Address De l 1 aware H Av 19. City, Town, or Village: Ru a o NY Zip Code: ] 4202 20. The proposed Licensed Establishment will be located on the following floor(s) of the building at the above address: 21. Within the building at the above address, €lic proposed Licensed Establ €shment will he located within the room(s) numbered as follows: 22 • Business Telephone Number of the Applicant: 23. Business Fax Number of the Applicant: 6 2 14 2 9 3 29. Business E -Mail Address of the Applicant info@merRebuffalo.com - 25 11' YOU KNOW - Was there ever an alcoholic beverage license in effect for the space whore you intend to operate your licensed. establishment? Yes ® No I Don't Know Does the Applicant ow the building in if "YES . SKIP items No. 27, 28, 29, & 30 26. which the proposed Licensed Ga directly to (tent No. 31, Establishment will be located? ( 27 "X° one Yes ® and complete the form. . Bur €ding Owner's Volt Name is: J acob c ne'de .8. Building Owner's Street Address: t� 27 Delaware Abe . L City, Town, orVillago: Buffalo . Business Telephone Number of Building Owner: 7 6- - If "NO °, ANSIVER items No. 27, 28, 29, & 30. No ® Then continue to Item No. 31, and complete the form. NY I Zip Code: 14202 8 8 2 _ 7 2 STATE OF Nl w YORK EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COiiTROL STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY Standardized ORIGINAL APPLICATION NOTICE FORM for Providin a f 3U - DaY Advance iYotice ro a L cal Multici alit ©r C ©mtnnitit Beard \�' in cannection with the sub&Wion la the Slate Ligpor Aplhority of the AjlPlteant's Qripinal tFirsEl E3jrI'rt tnt es Alt oholic Beveraee License ApLlication nr the Establis men Hunt! tj in this N ttce 4BWB 2 of 2I is. Application serial Number: I 16 The A I'cant's E1r11Name, as it will appear in. the application for the On- Premises Alcoholic Beverage License, is: Buffalo Sisters Merge LLC Na 17. The Full me of the Applicant's proposed licensed Establishment [the Trade Name under which the proposed Licensed Establishrneirtwlll conduct business] is; Mel E` I ktA' I' IOHR $G}�R13,11?I4T FSC�,`�IS�iD,,'�`{3 �Ej.7 tL�Ci7IjgLIS:�J+aEi(�. 1:6'�`I$A�' 76 CU S,Y � €i � $ 'T ©IH �FI+�' �9pACP, ' ,;,, wH�R�TAF: ATI'LICAtII`t'I`$`l�(J.i�Z3 C}('E`�y IIIS�21ElI IT�`p01�13FB LI��.I�b`EIT >�S'l'RBtdSHIdBAffi � • �'Z� r a ��` r 31. IF YOU KNpW - ]s a business that is licensed to sell aleafralic beverages currently being rnnducted In the space where you intend to operate your licensed establishmen€7 Y @5 ® NO ❑ I Don't Know Are you buying any assai owned by the operator of the licensed business currently being conducted - - 32, in the space where you Intend to operate your licensed establishment? 1 Yes ®O (For example: good will, equipment, furniture, cookware, dishware, etc. 33 IF YOU KNOW - was a business that was licensed to sell alcoholic beverages previously conducted to the space whore you intend to operate your licensed establishment? Are you buying any asset(s) owned by the operator of the licensed business that was most recently conducted .,4. in the space where you intend to operate your licensed establishment? (For example: good will, equipment, furniture, cookware, dishware, etc,). Yes ❑ I No ❑ 1 1 Don't Know ❑ Yes❑I No El 1. A I` EKECUTWE DEPARTNIENT 3D - Aav Advane i�nNce ro a L ocal nnici alit ar Comntuni Beard _ DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL in cannectron tvilk rhasnitnlissfon fa rheSrnfe l igrrorArrrho>9ly ajlkc J STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY Anp)icant's ©rieina! t� irstl C7n.Premises Alcnholic_Bevt ra a License Aonlieaiiu�i for the Establishment iden •Tied in ill's N flee Lqe 1 of 2} 1 Date the Origin aI copy of this Notice was Mailed to the Weal Municipality Or Community Hoard: 2 i) TITS SEl LYAY Ali VAC A'OTIC)J IS S hC� 113AiL 1� TO TIT CST O 1 Hi oLS OUr1N "I DCAI I FiIICIPi1T T 1 (3R O MiJN1 i Y B4i9RD] 2. Name of the Local Municipality or Community Board: �! 3. Street Address of local Municipality or Community Board: 1L- 4. City, Town, or Village: v NY Zip Code: ! y Q 5 Telephone Number of Clerk of Local Municipality or Community 13oard: dl?lS1Ti A � l l?72 SBNT )I fi# E APPLI MNI tip! COI�NE4T1C}lV S!ITH SHE:AP I fCA ITu `7 :.- - 4 5 •al c> z > r r tCAU0 FORTH ESTA6 s Ilrr> rr Dl l Tri 11 rl..Trus NOTIC 6. Attorney's pltll Name is:�` ! 2--4 7. Attorney's Street Address: � fl �� t��v 81 City, Town, or Village: t / Zip Code: f �� 9 Business Telephone Number ofAttomey. fiHE APFTICtSIl1 SV(Lt IILA O fG7N j1 iRS } APT'1ICATfOAIIFQR N PREN SES.ALCOHOLIC B. EVERAGE LICENSE lI$ QR) R Tfl C[)NDI3CT L 1T3II3q;TKE ID NT1 I) ^E31ABI I L 11;1�T _ 71IE "TYPE OI B(7SINFSS "I)ESCRIBI D BEL(�l7f " 10. Type(s) of Alcohol to be sold under the License one : Beer rVI (` 3L Only Wine and Beer Only I X I Liquor, Wine, and Bear Extent of Restaurant (Sate of Food Tavern - Restaurant (A mixed -use establishment that Tavern / Cocktail Lounge / Adult Venue / 11, Food Service: primarily; Full Food Menu; has both a sit -down dining area and a "stand -up` bar Bar (Alcohol sales primarily - meets legal ( "X' ine Kitchen .run by Chc1) cohere patrons may receive direct deliveries of alcohol) minimum food availability requirements) 12. Type of Hotel ❑ Live Disk Juke Patron Dancing Cabaret, Night Club, Discotheque Capacity for 600 Establishment: �J Music � Jockey Box (Small Scale) � (Large Scale Dance Club) or more patrons ( all Club (e.g. Golf / Bed & � Catering � Stage Topless Other that apply) Fraternal Org.) Breakfast Facility Shows Entertainment (Specify); Proposed None Rooftop g 11 Grounds / Other 13. OuYdnor Area(s): p I Patio Freestandin or Beek Covered Structure Grounds (Specify #: 14. Mill the proposed License Holder or a Manager be physically present within the establishment during All Hours of Operation? ( °]f,° an : YES I I NO 15. Application Serial Number: I All 16. The Aonlicant s ply Name as it will appear in the applicati on for the On- Prem €scs Alcoholic Beverage License, is: !/f� 1//l�� 17. The &fill Name of the Applicant's proposed licensed Establishment (the Trade Name under which the proposed Licensed Establishment will conduct business) is; 13l uo dui t 18 The Applicant's proposed Licensed Esrablishmew is located within the building which has the fo)lowing Street Address fiEJ (G L t 19. City, Town, or Village: p NY %i Cade: 20. The proposed Licensed Establishment will be located on Yee following floor(s) of the building at the above address; � it j � 21. Within the building at the above address, the proposed Licensed Establishment will be located within the rbom(s) numbered as foitows; 22• Business Telephone Number of the Applicant: J 23 . Business Fax Number of the Applicant: < (� 24. Business E -Mail Address of the Applicant: 25 IF YOU KNOW - Was there ever an alcoholic beverage license in effect for the space whew you intend to operate Your licensed establishment? Yes No ® I Don't Know C7G(fIR 9F T[ $LTII Dliti'CrtltlHII II TII)a A1?OI?OSE� I T.GI iSED.`E a WILL BE IAGATED. Does the Applicant own the building fn If `YES ,SKIP items No. 27 28, 29, & 30 If' NO , ANSWER items No. 27, 28, 29, &s 30. 25. which the proposed Licensed Oo directly to Item No. 31, Then continue to Item No, 31, Establishment wilt be located? (X° perf S ® and complete the form. NO and complete the form. 27. Building Owner's F1111 Name is: � � ! � / �� 28. Building Owner's Streit Address: 29. City, Town, or Village: ' t Zip Code: O 80. Business Telephone Number of Building Owner: a I)IVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL br cofrttecllare a flh l$g srrbmissiar !u the Slnte I1�rrorAul7iority of the 1 r STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY APP RCaut's Ori inn{ First 130 remises €llcohalie Severs a Lieetrse A lisntiott for tits EstahlishtnenE identified in this Notice (Page 2 of 2,� IN ORpER TO IaIARE SURE THAT PAGES I AND . 2 . OF Y RE Nql SEPA[�ATED OR MISPLACED, PLF1}SE R6 -1 i1TER [IvIIvfEI7IATE1 Y BE Lb[S THE INFORMATION'R):GARDILFCATION:SERli1l t�UP+I9ER, NAA3S; AND TRADE NAME.. . YOUR COURTESIES 21ED Application Serial Number: 16 The Applicant's lltll Iv'ar� as it will appear ih the application for the On- Premises Alcoholic Beverage License, is: y t� r /i�L! t 19 The N11 Name of the Applicant's proposed licensed Establishment (the Tr a N _ under which the proposed Licensed Establishment will conduct business) i (II&J O 15,4,t fZ(Gt1C*j 31, IF YOU KNOw - Is a business that is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages currently being conducted in the space where you intend to operate your licensed establishment? Are you buying any asset(sl owned by the operator of the licensed business currently being conducted 32. in the space where you intend to operate your licensed establishment? 1For example: good will, eslttipment, furniture, cookware, dishware, etc,# NTLY EEING alylf A,TEP JN THE SPACE ESTA B LI S l l h4 Er�'i' . 7 es N© I Don't Know ❑ Yes ❑ N0 JF YOt7 AaVSLVEI2♦;Il. YES" TD lTE'vl NO. 31 ar 3� or 33 ar 34.; TIiEIV P1 EASE A1VSGIER ITEMS NO. 35 and 36 and 37 and $9 and 39. INRpa2AI4TION ABOisT THE 61ERATOR OF THE MCENSED BUSINESS VURRENTLY "BEING CpNDUC1 E13 {OI2 MOST RgGVNTLY CA�It]UCTEbI'tN-T}1G SR1lCE WI3ERE THE APPLICANT INTf NI3 Tt t 7PE ZfTE ) 3I3 /IiI R jS1 S LICENSED l STIsBLIStiNFENT. PL ABE PROVIH a THE R.OL%047TNG INRflRMA1tt?N: 35. IF YOU KNOW - The Full Name of the Operator of the licensed business now being conducted (or that was most recently conducted) in the sp where yo intend to operate your licensed establishment: y � i ` � / O ?a A/ I Don't Know ❑ 36, IF YOU KNOW - The Full Name of the licensed Establishment (the Trade Nantel now being operated for that was most recently operated) in the space where you intend to operate your Ifcensed establishment: t.1,9 [Don't Know ❑ 37. IF YOU KNOW - The alcoholic beverage license serial number of the business now being conducted (or that was most recently conducted) ! in the space where you intend to Operate your licensed establishment: 1 Don't Krto[V ❑ 38 IF YOU KNOW - The Type of Alcoholic 13average e held by Licens the current (ar most recent] licensed operator: q' a.��°°'� �� I Don't Know ❑ l�E 39. IF YOU KNOW - Telephone Number of file current licensed operator or the most recent licensed operator; e I Don't Know If. the Original Applicatan Is approved, I''sm the Person who wi11 hold the'License or I am a Principal .of the legal Entity that will hold the License. do: . RepieseF�tafions n this form are to fuli;confortriity with representations made in documents that have been submitted . (or docuri ents.that [vtll be submitted} to the State Liquor. Authority, and relied by the Rut}toiity. upan 1 understand -that representations made m this form will be also relied upon by the Authority, and that false mpresezitatiotts in any document submitted to the Authority stay result in revocation of any Ecerise:that. bray be iss Lied. Sy' ny signature, I attitxn u€lder Penalty of PexltirY — tFiat the representations made in this form &re true. Printed h'sme Nfl. 3rgnurarc Noc 0Ch BC1L f ay. b1AI "I NKNV YORK + F 311 -I3av Advance Notice to Local t�lnntelnaiih or (onim)ttEt hoard EXECOTIVE DEPARTMENT O) VISION OF ALCO14OLIC BEVERAGE COty 1ROt, in can»ecfio�r with file s!l6nr {sston to the State Eigiiar AuUsor�ty ofthx A iicani's t7ri i tai First t7i1 Premises Aie holic eves a License A licatioti STA TE I,IQCJOIi AUTHORITY for the Establishment identified in this Notice tEage 1 o €21 Date the Original copy of this Notice was Mailed to the Local Municipality or Community Board: 10 9 7 _V P M 2 1 17 7 2. Name of the Local Municipality or Community Board: 1 0 11 - - 1 e 3. Street Address of Local b9unicipaliry or Community Board: 10 4. City, Town, or Village: — �.. NY Zip Code: 5. Telephone Number of Clerk of Local Municipality or Community Board: J business Telephone Number of Attorney: p Y ATT(1i2 Y I EI�R E TIIIG THE AP LICAhT IIY C(7i�ir�I CTi ©N WITH THE APP "ICAN S ORIG HT (1�f7? lI QN P SES 13I CQH9I IC BI 7t I2Pi f� l\SE ff1�P1 ICACIL�MR T 11 OMJAIfiFiMENT II7EN iI IE.D IN.THIS NOTICE THE AF 'l I R FISLI ?IL N OIti( JNAI (I?1 ST j fb3 P.L3CATIOT FpR 'ANON PREmS s)�s AI CC?1IOLiG BEVCI�A�IE LICENSE ��' ��` ��eo� ��vlTxzN�I�1�� T�f�1aD�sTASlasi�IS+ ��rT= �lr>:> aaral :�sirr�ss;la�sc>�s�n"sELfla�+ 10. Beer Type(s) of Alcohol to be sold under the License (, 3 n ❑ Only ❑Wine and Beer Only 1 /!L Liquor, Wine, and Beer Ex tent of Restaurant (Sale of Food Tavern - Restaurant (A missed - use cstablishment that Tavern / Cocktail Lounge / Adult Venue / 11. Food Service: 3V Full Food Menu; ❑has both asit - down dining area and a'stand - up ° bar `Bar (Alcohol sales primarily - meets legal 1 ( °3' ne Kitchen run by Chel) cohere patrons may receive direct deliveries of alcohol) minimum food availability requirementsy 12 Ty P of Hotel Live Disk Juke Patron Dancing Cabaret, Night Club, Discotheque Capacity for 600 Establishment: ❑ ❑Music ❑ Jockey Box ❑ (Small Scale) " (Large Scale Danee Club) ❑ or more patrons I -V all ❑ Club (e.g. Golf/ ❑ Bed & ❑ Catering ❑ Stage 11 Entertainment Otber Mat apply) Fraternal Org.) Breakfast Facility Shows Entertainment ❑ (Specify): Proposed ( Patio Freestanding Garden 11 ( Other 13. Outdoor Area s): Non ❑ Rooftop ❑ I t ❑ or peck i� Covered Structure Grounds (Specifyl: 14. Will the proposed License Holder or a Manager be physically present within the establishment during All Hours of Operation? (IV one ; YES ❑ NO 15. Application Serial Number: 16. The Apalicant's pull ivame as it will appear in the application j for the On- Prcmises Alcoholic Beverage License, is; V C- C_ s 6 '/,z j LA S 17" The Full Name of the Applicant's proposed licensed Establishment {the Trade Name I under which the proposed Licensed Establishment will conduct business) is: d/ ('_ C_ 18. The Applicant's proposed licensed Establisbment is located � �� J�� within the building which has the following Street Address I 19. City, T> n, or Village: f (s / NY Zip Cade: /V 6 - 7 20. The proposed Licensed Establishment will be located on the following tloorts) of the building at the above address: 21. &ithi y the building at the above address, the proposed Licensed Establishment will be located within the rooms numbered as follows: 22. ) _ _ Business Telephone Num�olll,,u Applicant:P3. Business Fax NumApplicant: 2 4• Business E -Mail Address of the Applicant: IF YOU KNOW - Was there ever an alcoholic beverage license in effect for the space where } 2 you intend to operate your licensed establishment? yes , NO ❑ I Don't Know ❑ �i�1'��C3R'f'�tl :?�CI��DIISCx�N r �' �3I�' �f' 1 ' �r I2p?�OSEA�ICE2�SED::` ES4' A$ LIShIvilaI�T ((( ��WI "' L�� °° L'BE.LOCATEIJ Hoes the Applicant own the building in 11 "YES', Sli1,P' items No. 27, 28, 29, & 30 11 "NO', ANSWER items No. 27, 28, 29. & 30. 26. which the proposed Licensed ]f° rte) and complete the form. yC8 ® Go directly to Item No. 31, No Then continue to Item No. 31, Establishment will be located? I' and complete the form. 27. Building Owner's Pull Name is: 28. Building Owner's Street Address; 29. City, Town, or Village: 7.ip Code: L Y 30. Business Telephone Number of Building owner: r {� 124s.20w ma Attorney's Full Name is: Attorneys Street Address; L City, Town, or Villager !� Zip Code: 9. business Telephone Number of Attorney: p Y f— ! THE AF 'l I R FISLI ?IL N OIti( JNAI (I?1 ST j fb3 P.L3CATIOT FpR 'ANON PREmS s)�s AI CC?1IOLiG BEVCI�A�IE LICENSE ��' ��` ��eo� ��vlTxzN�I�1�� T�f�1aD�sTASlasi�IS+ ��rT= �lr>:> aaral :�sirr�ss;la�sc>�s�n"sELfla�+ 10. Beer Type(s) of Alcohol to be sold under the License (, 3 n ❑ Only ❑Wine and Beer Only 1 /!L Liquor, Wine, and Beer Ex tent of Restaurant (Sale of Food Tavern - Restaurant (A missed - use cstablishment that Tavern / Cocktail Lounge / Adult Venue / 11. Food Service: 3V Full Food Menu; ❑has both asit - down dining area and a'stand - up ° bar `Bar (Alcohol sales primarily - meets legal 1 ( °3' ne Kitchen run by Chel) cohere patrons may receive direct deliveries of alcohol) minimum food availability requirementsy 12 Ty P of Hotel Live Disk Juke Patron Dancing Cabaret, Night Club, Discotheque Capacity for 600 Establishment: ❑ ❑Music ❑ Jockey Box ❑ (Small Scale) " (Large Scale Danee Club) ❑ or more patrons I -V all ❑ Club (e.g. Golf/ ❑ Bed & ❑ Catering ❑ Stage 11 Entertainment Otber Mat apply) Fraternal Org.) Breakfast Facility Shows Entertainment ❑ (Specify): Proposed ( Patio Freestanding Garden 11 ( Other 13. Outdoor Area s): Non ❑ Rooftop ❑ I t ❑ or peck i� Covered Structure Grounds (Specifyl: 14. Will the proposed License Holder or a Manager be physically present within the establishment during All Hours of Operation? (IV one ; YES ❑ NO 15. Application Serial Number: 16. The Apalicant's pull ivame as it will appear in the application j for the On- Prcmises Alcoholic Beverage License, is; V C- C_ s 6 '/,z j LA S 17" The Full Name of the Applicant's proposed licensed Establishment {the Trade Name I under which the proposed Licensed Establishment will conduct business) is: d/ ('_ C_ 18. The Applicant's proposed licensed Establisbment is located � �� J�� within the building which has the following Street Address I 19. City, T> n, or Village: f (s / NY Zip Cade: /V 6 - 7 20. The proposed Licensed Establishment will be located on the following tloorts) of the building at the above address: 21. &ithi y the building at the above address, the proposed Licensed Establishment will be located within the rooms numbered as follows: 22. ) _ _ Business Telephone Num�olll,,u Applicant:P3. Business Fax NumApplicant: 2 4• Business E -Mail Address of the Applicant: IF YOU KNOW - Was there ever an alcoholic beverage license in effect for the space where } 2 you intend to operate your licensed establishment? yes , NO ❑ I Don't Know ❑ �i�1'��C3R'f'�tl :?�CI��DIISCx�N r �' �3I�' �f' 1 ' �r I2p?�OSEA�ICE2�SED::` ES4' A$ LIShIvilaI�T ((( ��WI "' L�� °° L'BE.LOCATEIJ Hoes the Applicant own the building in 11 "YES', Sli1,P' items No. 27, 28, 29, & 30 11 "NO', ANSWER items No. 27, 28, 29. & 30. 26. which the proposed Licensed ]f° rte) and complete the form. yC8 ® Go directly to Item No. 31, No Then continue to Item No. 31, Establishment will be located? I' and complete the form. 27. Building Owner's Pull Name is: 28. Building Owner's Street Address; 29. City, Town, or Village: 7.ip Code: L Y 30. Business Telephone Number of Building owner: r {� 124s.20w ma J "Imraaraized ;A VI'U"11VAIL f Arbil- 11i1Viy INV 111.L`.i C7tUVt )orrrowulrrga �it , . � STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 30 - DaS Advan m oa ce Notice io o Local Municipality or ConlullitvBrd A DI VISION OF ALCOHOLIC I3EVSRAOE CONTROL connection with the svrbmissi9rt to the Slate Ligrror}3rrihoriiy ajlhe STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY A Origigal Ii'igO ©n- Premises Alcoholic I3t vera2e Lieeuse A0011cation for the Establishment TdentiRed in Wily notice (Aaae 2 o(23 sV NAME, AND TRADE NAME. 15. Application Serial Number: 16. The Applicant's Fall Name, as it will appear in the application j for the On- Premises Alcoholic Beverage License, is: 19 The Full Name of the Applicant's proposed licensed Establishment (the Trade „Name f s under which.tlte proposed Licensed Establishment will conduct business) is; %a ° IIiRORItiA iIOI9 R 11ItI3INtr "ANY RUa3I1gE84 LIt:,0NSRH i $LI At COHOLIC Bi i(I§12AGF 9 THAT Its CURttEN1f Y HEi G 1dD "IN THE SPACE L{II RE THE APPLICANT ]N.TEC4f3s.'1`O OP RACE'HCSjHEl2 /1[S "I ROPC7SC;): IC) NSf I3. SCABLISEth4EN7 31, IF YOU KNOW - is a business that is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages currently being conducted Yes ❑ No I Don't Know ❑ in the space where you intend to operate your licensed establishment. Are you buying any asset(s) owned by the operator of the licensed business currently being conducted 32. in the space where you Intend to operate your licensed establishment? ;For example: good will, equipment, furniture, cookware, dishware, etc.l Yes ❑ No ❑ I>A YOII ANS4fdLIiOD Y S TO I . EM 3I "tic 32, 8KI13ITEMS "1�?O 33 and 34 CYO =DIRECTLY TO I FX IVIS 31Q. 35 36, 37 `38, 38, and 35. IF YOU A MS 31-and BLkASE 11 V IC3M R PES'I`ED W ITEMS IVY 33 and 34; DE D IN THE SPACE 33 IF YOU KNOW - Was a business that was licensed to sell alcoholic beverages previously conducted in the space where intend to operate licensed ❑ ❑ in the space where you intend to operate your licensed establishment: you your establishment? Yes NO I Don't Know IF YOU KNOW - The Full Name of the licensed Establishment (the Trade Name) now being operated (oc' that was most recently operated( Are you buying any assetls) owned by the operator of the licensed business that was most recently conducted ❑ 34, in the space where you intend to operate your licensed establishment? Yes ❑ NO IF YOU KNOW - The alcoholic beverage license serial number of the business (For example: good will, equipment, furniture, cookware, dishware, etc.( 37. 7F` Y()tT t11V9oL'I2DD °YES Tt? IT>2M 1�'C7. ;31 or 32 nr 33 or 34; TEILh I? SASE A18WER lTEli1S IVO. 35 and 9Es and 37 "and 3$,aid 3�. INFfi 2A ATIOI$'ARUU I TEII OPERATOR O IIIE LICElYl3 l $[ISIN $6 CIfRREN ILY $EINGr CONJPVPTED (Oft MOEIT RECENTLY. CONDUCTED) IN THE SPACE St E1ER) .TIE API'I i( AIQI IIITEi�IC7S Tq"O15ERATE "};IS /Hl Rj1T$ f ICENSEb ESTABLISHNfE]�T, PIA PRt) VtDF. TI? 3[?LLt?IYiNG IPI QlrxIATION: 35, IF YOU KNOW - The Full Name of the Operator of the licensed business now being conducted (or that was most recently conducted) f1 E €�� c I Don't Know ❑ in the space where you intend to operate your licensed establishment: .� 36, IF YOU KNOW - The Full Name of the licensed Establishment (the Trade Name) now being operated (oc' that was most recently operated( ❑ in the space where you intend to operate your licensed establishment: t� �JC ! ✓ I Don't Know IF YOU KNOW - The alcoholic beverage license serial number of the business ry 37. now being conducted (or that teas most recently conducted) t I Don't Know ❑ in the space where you intend to operate your licensed establishment: V 3 3. IF YOU KNOW - The Type of Alcoholic Beverage License held by the current (or most licensed operator: e j I Don't Know recent) A p 3g ' IF YOU KNOW - Telephone Number of the current licensed operator FFF or the most recent licensed operator: I Don't Know ❑ a Prlrtclpal of the LegO I 40, Printed Name Title Wntations ai�at�a t . I? t1 3��? �lIG` �L-; �€ rRI1Gip� [at�;[ 2, Marne of the Incal Munfcipat€ly oz:ramUnity Bov! d 3. i31T,�ct Addreas of Local Municipalir Community Boud: 4- City, Tamn, or Village: ° C1 s lap Code: . CY . 5, Telephone Number of Clerk of Local MuuIcipality er Coa:man,ty.Fh,ard: f f R POT2NFYIPtES `/G`EtSI?i 1'At+#1[`ATYS C>�QII�rAL � DI F I? ' }r#tj�,iE'�tl:`�f1Ci� I�f°ISE AI�LIC`NTIL�+I G. Attoiney'3.lA:II Marne is: ` .e A,, e— . 7. Attorney s Streit Address: �y Af S. City, Tovm,orVillage:�s� ZipCade:� 9 llusintsa Telephone Nainber of AttorAOy- �� r ' �I1T-�l� <}i]G47�fr4 Ail ' llirflTEn- aTrtn. TSwran.�.i.:r..r�4s,n -� °" _ , .__ . .... .... ....:.. . ... .:. _.: .. �...._ - ..:.., p - °°� f...°° JT�� arn� -+vs .c+racicrnC�:St74'1.1.7i5€ I0. Typo(s) of Alcohol tto�b^et sold under the License C Wine and Hscr Only i .� I liquor, Wine and Beer F41:ent or Reataunint (Sale of VOW Tavem•Restxnnant (A robvtd -use cetablishun t that Tave�, 11. Rood 3ttvice: primarily; Fail Rood men., � has both a sit -down dinin area and a'stsnd• / Cockba Lounge /Adult Venue l [ 1 -v oe Kitchen run b Chc g u ol) min [ -111 S soles prl r -meets legal Y � wt,rrc patrons may receive direst delivrties ofalcohalj rrtlnlmttm food nvailablllty requirements) 12. 1we of Hotel Uve Disk IM Juke Palmy) l7anciti g Cabaret, Ni f Club, T3isca ue Ca F3tab8sltFrrent: Music Juekey &ut [Smal1 Scale) (Large Scare Dance Ctuib tl,erl Deity for n* r( -�� dal Atafc patro [ all Club s (e.g. Goff( Her} t t Catering Stage% Top]— Other thatapply) FraternalOrg.) Breelrfast Facility Shows Vntettainraent Lj [Specify}; proposed N Freeaton rs. Fhtt[ioorArea(sp one Rooflnp gr Cn eredStrucEUre Garden Other 66G�� [Specify): 14. Will the proposed License Holder or a Manager be physieaAypresent within the establishxntnt during All Hoars ol YES [ I NO t S. Application Serial Ntrmbe I fe Al �iJ I wJ t6. The AnpUpMrlt'S � e, as it will appear is the application /�/ for the On pMmists Alcoholic Beverage License, is € f 7. The Full Name of tho Applicant's t f f 1 nt's proposed llcenrzc d stabtishment [the 1'rudc Name y d SJ b- under wh ich rho proposad Licensed Betablishment will conduct business) is: 18. The AlTptrrant's proposed Iscetiscd Establishment is located _ C✓' within the bur�ding wbiclt has the following , Y e at,Addir 4 " e 19_ C€Ey, Town, or Village: L . • 4 6 0 9r NY Tap Code: 20, The proposed I,iceneed litatablislrmcnt will be located on the rbllawltrg 1hx7rjs) of the building at the above address: 21, Within the btrt[tting at the above address; the proposed Liaenved R.stablislunent will loco - tre red withia the: inota{s) nelmbered as fallmvs: 22. Bus€nessTetephuneNumberofthe 19 1 - ApplicaAt: ^ 23. Buffitteas Fax Number of the Applicant: ! f 24. ausincas 13 -Mail Address of the Applicant: ' Co il 25 IF YOU KNOW - Was there ever an alcoholic beverage li a in eff c for €h YOU intend to operate your licensed es b shment7 pace w ,> a arc YC 3 N. ® I Dan't Know }�Al iIF t HiltId33G rII�fIFIL EillSTiC7fi33 ILCt3N.;#FF 13 1131 TSIS43tiN9 PIiF 8L 7 {?C 26. Mae the Applicant o n the building in - proposed licensed . � items No. 27, 28, 29, & 30 If -NO-. AMSR'IR items No. 27, 28, 29, & 30 Establishment Will be located? ('?L` o e Y % ® Oo directly to Item No, 31, Then twatlnoe to Item No. 31, and complete the form. NO N and complete the farm. 27. Bu€l'Img Ovvncea Full Name is: 151 p 28. Building Owae, a Street Address: ° 29. city, Town, orvatage: tC • ' f� I ,s zip case: 3fl. Business Telephone Number of 13r,lldinq Cramer: }n STATEOFNLVY€RK �1Ati dlWll QyllAlAia} FYIsEIAILi)iliOtJiAL ry rr �ornunutagsr ! fl T#sY_AdYeise_tY a T fc' �1It r rr3 l 1rX&,CLI3`tV F lTARTMFN'1' YA IioA �lh Yl+e svkatfsseA>� to the Slate IigESnTaufhor'1fy df the S' . ` a OMSION OF ALCU1101AC OrWRAGE CtW'¥ "l101. STATY MQUOR A�lUTHQFtI "i'Y fir t[se Il nt Ide�ed�n t PTg[ ce �2 [ -y� (0 G`9 No. Leaves of Absence Without Pay I transmit herewith notifications received by me, reporting the granting of the leaves of absence without pay, in the various departments as listed: Mayor /Mayor Executive- Comptroller- Common Council - Assessment and Taxation - Public Works, Streets & Parks - x Police- Kevin,Cannnn, Marlin Hall, Tabitha mitts, Kevin Cannon Fire - Corporation Counsel - Community Services- Economic Development & Permit and Inspection Services - Management Information Systems Administration, Finance & Urban Affairs - Human Resources- Civil Service Commission- RECEIVED AND FILED, February 8, 2011 A AVIV I V I fir- 4 -ulvilvi"1V j-kj j 4k -jl., TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE• �Ij q) FROM: DEPARTMENT: POLICE DIVISION SUBJECT: (: Unpaid Leave of Absence C� PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) (: Item No. Ex. Rena No. xxx C.C.P. xx /xx/xx) TEXT: ( TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW Laborer I Kevin Cannon's personal leave of absence without pay expires on January 23, 2011 and he has been granted a medical leave of absence without pay for the period of 15 days commencing January 24, 2011 through February 7, 2011. DD /tIo TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Daniel Derenda TYPE TITLE: Commissioner of Police SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: __.:�_ -° d ��; l *SSN: _ t * * LASST FOUR (4) 01GIT5 ONLY"* UNIT: EDUCATIONAL MATERNITY EMPLOYMENT s Ifi .- ■ PERS � ® THE FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE IS A 12 WEEK LEAVE FOR: CARE OF CHILD, SPOUSE, PARENT OR OWN MEDICAL HEALTH CONDITION (ADDfTIONAL FORM REQUIRED) THE 'TAKING OF ANY LEAVE OF ABSENCE WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE PERFECT ATTENDANCE BENEFIT (PBA MEMBERS ONLY) e SWORN MEMBERS REQUESTING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (36) DAYS OR A CONSECUTIVE ACCUMULATION OF EXTENSIONS IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (30) DAYS: MUST SURRENDER THEIR DEPARTMENTAL WEAPON, RADIO, GAP SPRAY, BADGE, WREATH, & ID CARD PRIOR TO THE START OF THEIR LEAVE. FAILURE TO DO S O WILL RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF THE LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND THE CARRYING OR THE MEMBER AS B EING AWOL TION OF LEAVE: EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE APPR OVAL , _ �DAT �. APPROVED ENIED 1 APPR9V�LD�AI�lI� UPON �URREDR ©� AR I METAL UlPh�T POLICE COMMISSIONER DATE CC: ORIGINAL -- ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (FILE) REQUESTING EMPLOYEE LABOR RELATIONS CIVIL. SERVICE COMMISSION COMMANDING OFFICER PAYROLL DANK: NAME; iif�� .rtJ� _ , January 12, 2011 To Whom It May Concern; Kevin Cannon (dob: 8- 10-55) will be having a Cardiac Procedure at E.C.M.C. performed by Dr Chee Kim on 1- 24 ®11. Kevin will be out of work from 1-24-11 until he follows up for a post op appointment with this office. If there are any further questions that need to be answered, please contact this office. Thank you. Deb H, Medical Assistant TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: January 2U, 2DII_ i .. FROM: DEPARTMENT: POLICE DIVISION SUBJECT: : Unpaid Leave of Absence PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) 1: Item No. Ex. ( Item No. xxx C.C.P. xx/xx/xx TEXT: ( TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW PO Marlin L. Hail has been granted an extension to his medical leave of absence without pay for the period of two months commencing January 18, 2011 through March 18, 2011. DD /tlo TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Daniel Derenda TYPE TITLE: Commissioner of Police SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: P-73 BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT -INTRA-DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONPENCE ------------ . ...... . TO: Daniel Darenda DATE.-Ol/14/2010 Commissioner of Police FROM: Marlin L Hall SUBJECT: Medical Leave of Absence .......... Attention: Dennis Richards Chief of Detectives Sir, I request A medical leave of absence for the period of 2 months. Due to an injury incurred to my right arm while off duty. -311s Respectfully Submitted, Det. Marlin L. Hall 1 GIFU TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: DATE _ January „9 „2 11 POLICE SUBJECT: : Unpaid Leave of Absence PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) Item No. Ex. ( Item No. xxx C.C.P. xx/xx/xx TEXT: ( TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW Iv9 PO Tabitha Pitts assigned to the E- District has been granted an extension to her medical leave of absence without pay for the period of 27 days commencing January 18, 2011 through February 13, 2012. Laborer I Kevin Gannon assigned to Headquarters has been granted a personal leave of absence without pay for the period of 45 days commencing December 10, 2010 through January 23, 2011, DD /tlo TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Daniel Derenda TYPE TITLE: CoMIpissi SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD: KAUlKtIEAVE EDUCATIONAL MATERNITY MEDICA FAMILY - PERSON DATES OF 9jkVE D 'END DATE: RETURN s ,- rt PR R E! W . N D 1APPROVAL : is # ' ;i' ' SURM O R::; R �`. D ATE CC: ORIGINAL —ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (FILE) REQUESTING EMPLOYEE LABOR RELATIONS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION COMMANDING OFFICER PAYROLL *sSN: uNi°r: !� a * LAST FOUR (4) DIGITS ONLY- EM PLOYMENT K DATES OF 9jkVE D 'END DATE: RETURN s ,- rt PR R E! W . N D 1APPROVAL : is # ' ;i' ' SURM O R::; R �`. D ATE CC: ORIGINAL —ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (FILE) REQUESTING EMPLOYEE LABOR RELATIONS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION COMMANDING OFFICER PAYROLL *sSN: uNi°r: !� a * LAST FOUR (4) DIGITS ONLY- / Y r ®ATE: NAME: z -- RANK: _. *SSN: � . UNIT: ** LMT FOUR (4) DIGITS ONLY TYPE OF LEAVE EDUCATIONAL El MATERNITY El EMPLOYMENT ® MEDICAL El FAMILY MEDICAL ❑ MILITARY PERSONAL OF LEAVE: DATES OF LEAVE BEGINNING CRATE: A /0 END DATE: / RETURN DATE: jZ�. LENGTH OF LEAVE: EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE CC: ORIGINAL. ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (FILE) REQUESTING EMPLOYEE LABOR RELATIONS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION COMMANDING OFFICER PAYROLL 1 Appointments - Temporary, Provisional or Permanent I transmit herewith Appointments in the various departments made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional or Permanent) (as per contract requirements). REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. February 8, 2011 A 13153${ E 4+1'3 1:X1\1!; Title DepartmentlDivision Original PR No. Title Code No. Salary Budget Function No. Reason for appointment (check one) Type of Status Change (cheep one) Civilian School Crossin .Guard Police 200 9 47 2010 1Q -1 us .. .3 ; tip .; $9.90 _ 12024001- 411001 ® Status Change ® Reinstatement ® Replacement ® Extension ® From Temporary to Provisional Z From Temporary to Permanent ® From Provisional to Permanent ® From Contingent Permanent to Permanent ® Other (From Permanent to Temporary) Tvn Qf Appoiutwent: ® Permanent ® Contingent Permanent ® Provisional ® Temporary ® Seasonal Comments Ein to ee lnforiiiatioii: Classification ® Exempt ® Competitive 0 Non - Competitive Name Anita. Carswell SS# Date Address 640 Woodlawn Avenue - U or DOB Ci Buffalo State NY Z Code 14211 Send original copy signed by Dept. Head to Budget Send or e -mail Civil Service a copy When approved copy is returned, send a copy to Audit along with file maintenance form, City Clerk and Budget *Applicant appointed on or after this date Si ature of Appointing Authori Date Signature of Director of Bud et to Si ature of Adm. Director of Civil Service *A roval _a Le Send original copy signed by Dept. Head to Budget Send or e -mail Civil Service a copy When approved copy is returned, send a copy to Audit along with file maintenance form, City Clerk and Budget *Applicant appointed on or after this date .. ... s �awsawv �sA.A d -VAS tTEt1.i191 �AEL'SI9 C+.6'� .R'�1l�YYJ. Title Department/Division Original PR No. Title Code No. Salary Budget Function No. Reason for appointment (check one) Type of Status Change (check one) Civilian School Crossino Guard Police 200 29 2010 $9.90 Iii s ; 2 �i 12024001-411001 ® Status Change ® Reinstatement .❑ Replacement ❑ Extension ❑ From Temporary to Provisional 0 From Temporary to Permanent El From Provisional to Permanent ❑ From Contingent Permanent to Permanent ❑ Other (Fiona Permanent to Temporary) Type of Appointment: Permanent ® Contingent Permanent ❑ Provisional ❑ Temporary ❑ Seasonal C ©Inments Em.�pIflye@ information: Classification ❑ Exempt ❑ Competitive ® Non - Competitive Name Bertha Bivens SS#i Address 171 Bennett Village Terrace DOB Ci Buffalo State NY Zi Code 14214 z)ena or a -maii Uivri Nervice a copy When approved copy is returned, send a copy to Audit along with file maintenance form, City Clerk and Budget *Applicant appointed on or after this date Title Department/Division Original PR Rio. Title Code No. Salary Budget Function No. Reason for appointment (check one) Type of Status Change (check one) Tvrae of Annointment: ® Permanent ® Contingent Permanent ❑ Provisional ® Temporary ❑ Seasonal Comments: Em to ee Information: CiviHank School Crossing Guard Police 2006-106 j- •,.,j;;s .a, .i;t,.;,i =.s - 2010 $9.90 12024001411001 ® Status.Change ®Reinstatement ® Replacement ® Extension ❑ From Temporary to Provisional From Temporary to Permanent ❑ From Provisional to Permanent ❑ From Contingent Permanent to Permanent ❑ Other (From Permanent to Temporary) Classification ® Exempt ❑ Competitive ® Non- Competitive Name Julie LoPiccolo SS# Address 273 St. Lawrence Avenue DOB UMM Ci Buffalo State NY Zi Code 142.16 a Send original copy signed by Dept. Head to Budget: k2/u Send or e-mail Civil Service a copy When approved copy is returned, send a copy to Audit along with file maintenance form, City Clerk and Budget *Applicant appointed on or niter this date Title DepartmentfDivision Original PR No. Title Code loo. Salary Budget Function No. Reason for appointment (check one) Type of Status Change (check one) Type of Apuoinatment: Permanent ❑ Contingent Permanent ❑ Provisional ❑ Temporary ❑ Seasonal Comments: Em to ee Information: .... .1 v, a � d v +.. ♦• s s s Ag a tax t �+a s' t/ARIi; iy, Civilian School Guard Police 2008-29 L O 10 .jiiil� I „v c7! r_�L 1..f $9.90 12024001- 411001 ® Status Change ❑ Reinstatement ❑ Replacement ❑ Extension ❑ From Temporary to Provisional ® From Temporary to Permanent ❑ From Provisional to Permanent ❑ From Contingent Permanent to Permanent ❑ Other (From Permanent to Temporary) Class cation ❑ Exempt ❑ Competitive 0 Non - Competitive Name Shiela Brown SS# Address 192 Baitz Avenue DOB Ci . Buffalo State NY Zi Code 14206 Keno origmat copy signed by Dept. Head to Budget Send or e-mail Civil Service a copy When approved copy is returned, send a copy to Audit along with file maintenance form, City Clerk and Budget *applicant appointed on or after this date X ls4.71aAXsII - MAJJJ" I1'1AJIM A INAINUE IIURIV Title Department/Division Original PR Igo. Title Code No. Salary Budget Function No. Reason for appointment (check one) Type of Status Change (check one) Typed f A pgointment: ® Permanent ® Contingent Permanent ® Provisional E] Temporary El Seasonal CoMments: Em to ee information: Name Lori Willougkb Address 74 Herman Street City Buffalo Civilian School_Cpssin Guard Police 20.08 -9 2010 >'1= y E -'f� f s I FF ;��1 .I. $9.90 12024001 - 411001 ® Status Change ® Reinstatement El Replacement ® Extension ® From Temporary to Provisional ® From Temporary to Permanent ® From Provisional to Permanent 0 From Contingent Permanent to Permanent ® Other (From Permanent to Temporary) Classification ® Exempt ® Competitive ® Non - Competitive SS# DOB State NY Zip .Code 1 14212 Send original copy signed by Dept. Head to Budget Send or e -mail Civil Service a copy When approved copy is returned, send a copy to Audit along with file maintenance form, City Cleric and Budget *Applicant appointed on or after this date 'r, tiawr a -vt,) 1 Q1_ lu e0111pliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter aW Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances o € City of 13uffi-to, 1 fransinit this certificatim of appointment(s) or promotion(s). 1 further eerti €y that the person (s) named €n Schedule "A" have been certified of• approved by the 1luman Resource,510vil Se €vice for the Appointment Effective: 01/28/2011 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal (Insert one) TEMPORARY Appointment, Promotion, Non - Competitive (Insert one) APPOINTMENT Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat (insert one) FLAT jEnter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of: $15.00 LAST JOB TITLE Sr. 1 Class Stationary Engineer NAME Lour Carbone LAST DEPARTMENT Buildings DATE 06/21110 ADDRESS 212 Geary Street LAST SALARY $15.00 CITY & ZIP Buffalo 14210 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX -0804 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY NAME DATE ADDRESS CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 13296001 TITLE CODE NO 832J BUDGET ACCT. OBJ, 412002 PROJ. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2010-12 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $15.00 PER YEAR DAY HOUR HOUR REASON FOR APPT, ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: DATE: SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Steven J. Stepniak Commissioner of Public Works, Parka & Streets 01/2012011 OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER ##6- HUMAN SERVICES/CIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION #10- EMPLOYI E(S) Certificate of Appo intment1 In compliance +villa provisions of Section 24 -2 of 11oe Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I trans mit this certification of appointment(s) or protnotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) named in Schedule "A " been certified or approved by the Human Resources /CiviI Service For the Appointment Effective: 01/28/2011 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the position of Senior First Mass Stationary Engineer Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal (insert one) TEMPORARY Appointment, Promotion, Non- Competitive (Insert one) APPOINTMENT Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat (Insert one) FLAT � nter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of: $15.00 LAST JOB TITLE Sr. 1 Cl Stationary Engineer NAME Alexander Porter LAST DEPARTMENT Buildings DATE 04{11110 ADDRESS 141 Prospect Avenue LAST SALARY $15.00 CITY & ZIP Buffalo 14201 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX --3356 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY NAME DATE ADDRESS CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 13296001 TITLE CODE NO 832J BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 412002 PROJ. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2010 -12 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $15.00 PER YEAR DAY HOUR HOUR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: DATE SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING Steven J. Stepniak Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & �fraafc OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN SERVICESICIVIL SERVICE 47- BUDGET #8- DEPARTMENT #9 DIVISION #10- In compliance with provisions of Section 24-2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I transmit this certification of appoinuneni(s) or pinmotion(s). I furlher certify that the person(s) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Human Resourccs!Civil Service for the Appointment Effective: 01/28/2011 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal (insert one) TEMPORARY Appointment, Promotion, Non - Competitive (Insert one) APPOINTMENT Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat (Insert one) FLAT jEnter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of`. $15.00 LAST JOB TITLE NIA LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY NAME Jeffrey M. Vital! DATE ADDRESS 112 Remmington Place CITY & ZIP Buffalo 14210 LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX -9800 LAST JOB TITLE LAST DEPARTMENT LAST SALARY NAME DATE ADDRESS CITY & ZIP LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX --XX- REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUDGET ORG. CODE 13296009 TITLE CODE NO 832J BUDGET ACCT, OBJ. 412002 PROD. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2010 -12 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $95.00 PER YEAR DAY HOUR HOUR REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM: NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Steven J. Stepniak TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets DATE: 01/13/20.11 SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: ORIGINAL + 3 COPIES TO. 'CITY LERIC : ON /BEFORE APPOINTMENT DATE OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN SERVICESICIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET 48- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION. #10-EMPLOY t o NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS February 8, 2011 The ! F B usin e ss Council January 19, 2011 Buffalo City Council 1308 City Nall Buffalo, NY 14202 Members of the City Council: U` U # ,4 _ jeAL [MARCUS W. FERGUSON � `) Director of Government Affairs 1 L, is 1=' The Business Council of New York State opposes this legislation- Ordinance Chapter 288 -which would prohibit all natural gas drilling in the city of Buffalo. First, this measure is unnecessary. There has not been any gas drilling in Buffalo for nearly 10 years and none of the recent activity surrounding the issue of hydraulic fracturing centers on Buffalo or its surrounding area. Second, natural gas drilling is safe,. New York has been a leader in natural gas exploration and drilling for decades under the regulatory oversight of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The Department's ongoing and long- standing regulation of natural gas drilling has proven sufficiently protective of groundwater resources and will continue to be protective under the enhanced permitting requirements proposed in the DEC's Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS). Hydraulic fracturing, which has been the focus of the recent anti - drilling efforts in the state, is a proven technology that has allowed natural gas producers to safely and economically recover natural gas from deep shale formations across the country. It is vital to today's shale gas revolution, which is reducing reliance on foreign oil, lowering air emissions generated by dirty coal and vastly increasing America's supply of clean natural gas. Thousands of horizontal wells have been drilled across the United States with hydraulic fracturing without contamination. Our neighbor to the south is a testament to the success of this drilling. Economic revitalization is underway across Pennsylvania's northern border. Third, the bill's provisions are very broad, prohibiting all drilling in any gas formation, whether hydraulic fracturing is used or not. Since 1821, 75,000 wells have been drilled in this state. More than 90% of the hundreds of new wells permitted in New York State each year in formations other than Marcellus and Utica are developed using hydraulic fracturing. The Department issued more than 1,200 such permits in the past two years. Buffalo should not put itself in the position whereby gas drilling of any kind can never occur within the city . i; z t I 1 j/ iz � z n 4 I r( f 3 r f r i The Bus iness Council of New York State, Inc, i 152 Washington Avenue [ Albany, New York M10.2289 [ vv%vw.bcnys.org I T 515.465.7511 Finally, while there ise no anticipated drilling activity in Buffalo, this sets a negative precedent for the rest of the state that drilling is unsafe to do anywhere, even as the Department continues to grant permits every year. This could have the effect of delaying economic development opportunities in other parts of the state, which will drive jobs and economic growth for many financially strapped communities and provide extraordinary nd use savings for customers who burn clean, abundant and domestically produced natural gas. Natural gas production will yield extensive new job opportunities, provide increased state and local tax collections and boost local economies and provide long -terra growth particularly to the Southern Tier, an area in desperate need of economic growth. We encourage the City Council to reconsider this proposed ordinance. Only then will New York move toward achieving its longterm energy security goals, its environmental compliance objectives, and economic opportunities that are sure to follow natural gas development. For these reasons the Business Council does not support this legislation, and urges the City Council to defeat this measure. Sincerely, MF j RECEIVED AND FILE11 January 19, 2011 Page 2 of 2 IN R/4)6 NARILYIN GALLIVAN B New Yocrk J14, To ; Common Council Members e City of Buffalo I'd like to comment on continuing efforts, by a small group of residents, to return Marine Drive Apartments to a "co -op" management "under the supervision of the Resident Council ". I didn't lave in Marine Drive during "the co -op years "; I'm told it was a wonderful place to be. A strong manager made decisions which produced good results (i.e. 1000 occupancy, a reserve account of over $9 million, etc.). Sadly for all, under the Masiello administration, the co -op lease was terminated and Marine Drive was placed under the management of Hutchens & Kissling. This was, and is thought by many to have been intended to be, devastating for Marine Drive (ex. low occupancy and unpaid rents combined to create a $2 million deficit, etc). Within six months of this being disclosed to the Buffalo Control. Board, BMHA terminated H/K as managers. The era of Erie Regional, proved to be a blessing. Through sound management decisions (and without raising rents), the H/K deficit was turned into a profit situation; occupancy was increased and unpaid rents were decreased. As we know, a few who want to dictate "management" decisions for Marine Drive, found fault and created obstacles every step of the way. As a result, Marine Drive is entering yet another management structure, which the problematic few are now criticizing. Rather than management by BMHA, they would .like Marine Drive to return to a co-op structure which they would "supervise ". I thank it totally ironic, for a person who sits on the BMHA Board, supposedly concerned about improving the quality of life for residents in public housing, to be manipulating the protests about BMHA managing the place where he lives. (i.e. rather a striking example of "Not in I4y Rack Ward ") I think it would be totally detrimental. for Marine Drive residents if the current Resident Council was in a position to dictate "management" decisions. (i.e. they don't have the overall knowledge or experience) (continued) The majority of the residents (most of whom will not speak publicly) do not have confidence in the current resident council.. With the exception of two people, those currently on the council have their own self- focused concerns rather than a desire to serve the overall population of residents. This is yet another reason "why they should not be involved in supervising management. I have attended council meetings, both as a representative of the residents in my building (July 2005 to June 2007), and as a resident representative on the Erie Regional Board of Directors (April 2009 to November 2010). I can give you "details ", if you so wish. (and I have paperwork to document what I tell you) A word about the "Memo of Understanding" which the current Resident Council likes to quote - Written in the Sharon west /Hutchens & Kissling era, it was judged to be "null and void" by several attorneys. So, Erie Regional and BMHA developed another "Memo of Understanding ", with the same wording as the one used throughout the BMHA properties (with the exception that references to "HUD" were deleted, because Marine Drive is not a HUD property). The current resident council refused to sign this MoU, thus were not eligible to receive approximately $6,000 which could have been used for resident programs and services. As I mentioned, a self - serving agenda far outweighs "good" for the resident population. Lastly, as I've done before, I question who is paying the fee for the attorney the resident council, has engaged. Former judge Makowski likes to say he represents the '•association", which is the body for all the residents - but he doesn't represent me, nor will I be responsible for his fee - and I know there are others who feel the same way. I love my home, and I thank you for your time and attention and good judgment in relation to this problem. Sincerely, EFEWED TO THrH coMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY E L / -�, 3 r: MICHAEL L ', KEARNS SOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, 1401 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NY. 142€12-3315 PHONE: (716) 851.5169 � FAX: (716) 851 - 4294 E-mail nikearns @city- buffaloxom TO: Gerald Chwalinski FROM: Councilmember Kearns DATE: January 25, 2011 RE: Blood, infectious disease risk to citizens of Buffalo. CHAIRMAN FINANCE TRANSPORTATION WATFRFRON7 DEV0- OPv1ENT CC)M11trEFS BUDGF1 BURA CIVI €. SERVICE CLAIMS LEG IS1.A1QV6: A5SISTAN - FS MARIHA-ANN MURPHY KELLY M. KRUG RUSSFI.1. C. WEAVER I would like to file the attached information for the next Common Council 25, 2011. meeting to be Held an January Thank you. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, POLICE DEPT, FIRE DEPT, CORPORATION COUNSEL 'For the People' Murpa ,Marti From: Peace Kullerkupp [peacekullerkupp[,)a yahoo.com] Sent; Wednesday, January 1.9, 2011 9:55 AM To: Councilmember Fontana; Councilmember Franczyk; Councilmember Pridgen; Councilmember Golombek; Councilmember Kearns; Councilmember LoCurto; Councilmember Rivera; Councilmember Russell; Councilmember Smith; Lewis,Tlffany R.; McAlister,Todd C.; Kennedy, Rosetta; Bollman,Bryan J.; Kuzma, Michael; Baj,Aniela M.; Brem, James; Von Derempten,Timothy; Battel,Sandra S.; Murphy,Marti; Weaver,Russell; Krug, Kelly M.; Hamm,Bradley K.; Thoma,James D.; Crispell,Whitney A.; Santiago,hloemi; Laubenstein, Kirk A.; Munson, Sandra; Blando,Amanda R.; SanFilippo,Andy; Mayor; Stepniak,Steve; Whitfield,Garneil; CCR; Mestre,©swaldo; rlander @city- buffalo.com; Redriguez,David - Law Department Cc: Peace Kullerkupp Subject: RE: Blood, infectious disease risk to citizens of Buffalo 1 am contacting you regarding the HUGE threat of blood exposure, including the potential of AIDS, HIV, Hepatitis, STD's, MRSA, and many other diseases being neglectfully managed within the city of Buffalo at a crime scene. We have tried repeatedly to establish a protocol for handling this concern with the Mayor's hot line, but without success, and with the repeated incidents of improper handling of blood and body fluid after crime related incidents in the city, we, as a expert in this field, as well as an advocate for humanitarian rights, feel obligated to accelerate this matter to any and all pertinent individuals to resolve this issue by working together as a group for resolution to this problem. When a violent crime occurs in the city, resulting in blood loss, the police investigate the crime and release the scene back to the property owner to clean up themselves. Without any local laws or enforcement regulating this industry, and a lack of knowledge by most people, these crime scenes are not being cleaned properly, thus exposing the occupants of the home to the potential blood borne illnesses and disease, as well as the general public when the incident occurs outside such as a shooting, stabbing or pedestrian struck. Furthermore, the city is being exposed to a heavy level of liability, as the fire department will "hose down" a crime scene with water only, to got rid of the blood, but there are many problems with this as well. First, just hosing down the blood does not kill all the potential diseases the blood harbors, and actually increases the area of risk by spreading it around a larger area (We have had calls to our office by people who had to deal with the blood after the police and fire department leave, wondering how to deal with the bigger problem created, including on woman who called because her son came into the house carrying a blood clot in his bare hand, which was "hosed down" into the grass after a shooting). Additionally, the fire department, using high pressure hoses, is risking themselves and bystanders, by splashing the blood around, and god forbid it gets into sorneones mouth, nose, eye's, etc. and the Workman's compensation concerns and liability legal issues it can create. Basically, there is no procedure within the city to handle blood related emergencies, and this puts everyone at risk for disease and death. The city has been neglectful in their obligation to properly address this concern. I am willing to personally work with the city to find a resolution to this problem, but need everyone's cooperation. I will not let this issue rest, so let's all work together to find a solution, protect the community, and do the right and ethical thing. So everyone knows who I am, my name is Peace Kullerkupp, I am a paramedic within the city for over 20 years, and I own Spotless Touch Crime Scene Cleaners. I have extensive experience, and just want to see resolution to a problem that exists within the city, please work with us to resolve this dilemma now, while it's proactive, instead of having to address it as a reactive response when someone ends up sick or dead after an exposure that could have been prevented. Peace Kullerkupp 716 -563 -2051 Leer Offices of � a JOSEPH G. MAKO SKI, L.L.C. 420 Fr Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 Phony: (716) 881 - 3894 Fax. (716) 881 -0609 e -mail: jmakowskiCa corn November 18, 2010 Dawn Sanders, Executive Director Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority 300 Perry Street Buffalo, NY 14204 � ": Marine Drive Apartments Dear Ms. Sanders: As you know, I represent the Resident Council and Association of the Marine Drive Apartment Complex. Recently, it has come to the attention of the residents of Harine Drive that effective November 30, 2010 the working relationship between BMHA and Erie Regional Planning Corp. will end. It has also come to our attention that BMHA has determined that it will take over the management of the Marine Drive Apartments. For the reasons set forth below, we believe BMHA is precluded from taking such action. Initially, we would bring to your attention that the management of the Marine Drive Apartment Complex from 2004 through 2006 by Kissling /Hutchens, as reflected in the recent forensic audit conducted by RSM McGaldrey was an unmitigated financial and management disaster. After reviewing the forensic report commissioned by BMl-IA, the residents of Marine Drive have requested that I inquire whether BMHA intends to commence suit against Kissling /Hutchens for an accounting and a recovery of lost or unaccounted for funds. On September 1, 2007, BMHA entered into an agreement with Erie Regional Housing Development Corp. (hereinafter referred to as "Frio Regional ") for the management of the Marine Drive Apartments. The retention of Frie Regional was done without BM1-1A issuing a request for a proposal. In accordance with the terms of the September 1, 2007 contract between BMHA and Erie Regional, the management of Marine Drive came under the jurisdiction and supervision of the New York State Division of Housing and Conununity Renewal (hereinafter referred to as "DHCR "). r t Ms. Dawn Sanders Paac 2 Ncwe:rber I8, 2010 From 2007 through 2010, under Erie Regional's manag rnent, the fiscal condition arid physical plant, of Marine Drive substantially deteriorated. As yoa know, earlier this year, Eric Regional abruptly terminated Henry Littles, the manager of the complex. On June 15, 2010, I directed a letter to Michael Seaman, Chairman of the Board of BMHA expressing the concerns of Marine Drive residents with respect to continued management of Marine Drive by Erie Regional. You, Mr. Candelario and Paul Wolf were copied on the letter. A copy of my letter of June 15, 2010 is enclosed for your review. The concerns expressed in my letter of June 15, 2010 proved valid as evidenced by the fact that BMHA did not seek to renew its agreement with Erie Regional when the contract expired on August 31, 2010. The Resident Council and Association have asked me to communicate to you that it formally requests BMHA to conduct a fiscal and management audit of Marine Drive under Erie Regional for the period 2007 through 2010. I would bring to your attention that significant legal obstacles exist to the proposed management takeover of the Marine Drive complex by BMHA. Initially, it is our understanding that prior to assuming management responsibility for Marine Drive, BMHA is required to procure the prior written approval of DHCR. Additionally, my research reveals that BMHA must send out an RFP for management of the facility. More significantly, BMHA is contractually precluded from the management of the Marine Drive Apartment complex under the January 8, 2004 Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter referred to as the "MOU ") with the tenants of Marine Drive. A copy of the January 8, 2004 MOU is enclosed for your review. Your attention is directed to paragraph 6 of the MOU which recites: 6. The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority hereby finally commits to the tenants that the development will not be managed or maintained by the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority's existing staff, and will continue to be maintained as a separate development, with a separate management company and separate maintenance and office w orkers, for so long as such a plan is law -ful. Ms. Dawn Sanders Page 3 November 13, 201 From March 31, 1 965 through .tune 15, 2004, B\` 1fIA had a lease agreement with Marine Drive Apartments, Inc. for the management of the Marine Drive complex. My clients have expressed an interest in resuming tenant responsibility for the management of the Marine Drive complex through Marine Drive Apartments, Inc. or another tenant -led entity. On .Tune 8, 2010, the Buffalo Common Council adopted a resolution to this effect, A copy of the Buffalo Common Council resolution of June 8, 2010 is enclosed for your review. On behalf of the Resident Council and Association, I am requesting a meeting with yourself, Mr. Seaman and M•. Wolf to discuss the return of tenant management of the Marine Drive complex to either Marine Drive Apartments, Inc. or another tenant -led entity. We request your response by no later than November 23, 2010. 1 look forward to bearing from you. Very truly yours, Enclosures LAW OFFICES' R F JOSEPH G. MAKOWSK -1, LLC f � J � r r. ! //I / I ,!1/1s/cf/ is / `/ / :G scph G. Makowski cc: Michael A. Seaman, Chairman, BMHA Paul W. Wolf, General Counsel, BMHA Mr. Joseph Romanowski, NYS Division of Housing and Communit Renewal 535 Washington Street Buffalo, NY 1 4203 Brian E. Lawlor, Comm issioner /CE4, NYS Homes and Community Renewal (via Federal Express) 25 Beaver Street, New York, NY 10004 REFERRED O THE (OMB ITS° STATE OF NEW FORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF ERIE ELIZABETH HARRIS, Individually and as .President of the Marine Drive Resident Council and as a Member of the Marine Drive Resident Association 151 Marine Drive Buffalo, New York 14202, Plaintiff, _vs- BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY 300 Perry Street Buffalo, New York 14204 -2299, Defendant. i TO THE ABOVE- NAME) DEFENDANTS: INDEX NO. 2011- fi08 7,9 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Verified Complaint in the above- captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiffs' attorney within twenty (20) clays after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Verified Complaint. Erie County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the Plaintiff herein. DATED: January 18, 2411 LAW OFFICE OF JOSEPH G. MAKOWSKI, LLC Buffalo, New York 14202 Telephone: (716) 881 -1890 Facsimile: (716) 881 -0669 E-mail: @akowski @aol.com STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME CURT ELIZABETH HARRIS, Individually and as President of the Marine Drive Resident Council and as a Member of the Marine Drive Resident Association 161 Marine Drive Apartments Buffalo, New York 14202, Plaintiffs, -vs- BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY 300 Perry Street Buffalo, New York 14204 -2299, Defendants. VERIFIED COMPLAINT INDEX NO. 2011- Plaintiff, Elizabeth Harris, Individually and as President of the Marine Drive Resident Council, and as a mernber of the Marine Drive Resident .Association, by and through her attorney, Joseph G. Makowski, Esq., hereby alleges: Plaintiff Elizabeth Harris is a resident of the Marine Drive Apartment Complex ( "Marine Drive ") in the City of Buffalo, New York. 2. Elizabeth Harris is President of the Marine Drive Resident Council and is a member of the Marine Drive Resident Association. 3. The Marine Drive Resident Council is an unincorporated association comprising fourteen (14) residents of the Marine Drive. The Marine Drive Tenant Association is an unincorporated association consisting of leaseholders of Marine Drive. The Marine Drive Resident Council and Resident Association facilitate the self-governance of Marine Drive, residents including advocacy for their concerns and interests with respect to the management and quality of life of Marine Drive. The Marine Drive Resident Council and Resident Association also coordinate with the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority in addressing various issues affecting the management and quality of life of the residents of the Marine Drive. 4. Defendant, Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (hereinafter referred to as "BMHA "), was and still is a public authority and corporation with a principal place of business at 300 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York. Upon information and belief, BMHA has a possessory interest in Marine Drive. Background 5. From March 31, 1965 through .tune 15, 2004, BMHA had a lease agreement with Marine Drive Apartments, Inc. for the resident self management of Marine Drive. 6. On or about January 8, 2004, the residents of Marine Drive and BMHA entered into a Memorandum of Understanding along with the Kissling/Hutchens Partnership, HKMDA, LLC., concerning a proposed management change for Marine Drive from Marine Drive Inc. to HKMDA, LLC. Plaintiff is a third party beneficiary to the Memorandum of Understanding. A true copy of the January 8, 2004 Memorandum of Understanding (herein after "Memorandum of Understanding ") is annexed hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof. 7. In relevant part the Memorandum of Understanding recites: 4. The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority hereby further commits that it will allow the residents the same degree of self-governance that they currently enjoy, and that it will recognize such Tenant Council or Tenant Association as the existing tenants may choose to form, and that it will follow the wishes of the tenant association or council as regards maintenance of the development, and as regards rules, regulations and procedures for the development. 6. The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority hereby finally commits to the tenants that the development will not be managed or maintained by the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority's existing staff, and will continue to be maintained as a separate development, with a separate management company and separate maintenance and office workers, for so long as such a plan is lawful. 8. Between .tune 8, 2004 and August 31, 2007, pursuant to a contractual agreement, Marine Drive was managed by Kissling/Hutchens Partnership HKMDA, LLC. 9. Sometime in 2007, BMHA determined that Kissling/Hutchens would not continue to manage the Marine Drive. On or about September 1, 2007, BMHA entered into an agreement with Erie Regional Housing Development Corp. for the management of Marine Drive. The agreement between BMHA and Erie Regional Housing Development Corp. was subject to approval by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. 10. On or about August 31, 2010, the agreement between BMHA and Erie Regional Housing Development Corp. expired. Thereafter, BMHA and Erie Regional Housing Development Corp. entered into a month to month agreement for the management of Marine Drive. 11. Sometime in 2010, BMHA requested the approval of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (hereinafter referred to as "DHCR ") to directly manage Marine Drive. In connection with its application to DHCR, BMHA submitted a proposed management plan for the operation of Marine Drive which has not been approved by DHCR. 11 Between January 8, 2004 to the present time the Memorandum of Understanding remains in full force and effect. On November 18, 2010, the Marine Drive Resident Council and Resident Association were in written communication with BMHA advising that it was precluded from the direct management of Marine Drive under the Memorandum of Understating. A true copy of the Plaintiffs November 18, 2010 communication to BMHA is annexed hereto as Exhibit "B" and made a part hereof. 13. On information and belief, notwithstanding the terms of Memorandum of Understanding and the lack of approval of its proposed management plan by DHCR, BMHA has determined that it will assume management of Marine Drive on or about January 31, 2011. 14. The management of Marine Drive Apartment by BMHA is contrary to the provision of the January 8, 2004 Memorandum of Understanding. AS AND FOR A FIRST SEPARATE. AND DISTINCT CAUSE OF ACTION (DECLARATORY_ RE_ LIED 15. Plaintiff repeats and realleges each and every allegation set forth in paragraphs 1 through 14 of this Verified Complaint as if and as though more fully set forth herein. 16. A controversy has arisen between the Plaintiff and BMHA with respect to the rights and duties of the pasties under the Memorandum of Understanding. 17. Plaintiff maintains that under the Memorandum of Understanding the residents of Marine Drive are entitled to the same degree of self governance as they currently enjoy, and that BMHA will recognize the Resident Council and Resident Association and will follow the wishes of the Resident Council or Resident Association regarding maintenance of the development, and as regards rules, regulations, and procedures for the development. 18. Plaintiff maintains that BMHA in the Memorandum of Understanding agreed that Marine Drive will not be managed or maintained by BMHA staff, and will continue to be maintained as a separate development, with a separate management company and separate maintenance and office workers. 21 \� 19. Plaintiff in its communication of November 18, 2000 advised BMHA that it is precluded in the management of Marine Drive under the Memorandum of Understanding 20. Plaintiff requests declaratory relief adjudicating her rights under the January 8, 2004 Memorandum of Understanding AS AND FOR A SECOND SEPAR&TE AND DIS'T'INCT CAUSE OF ACTION (TAECT +ARAT�RK RELIEF) 21. Plaintiff repeats and realleges each and every allegation set forth in paragraphs 1 through 20 of this Verified Complaint as if and as though more fully set forth herein. 22. Plaintiff maintains that BMHA may not assume management of Marine Drive under New York Law until such time as it secures approval of its management plan by DHCR. 23. The management plan submitted by BMHA to DHCR for its operation of Marine Drive has not been approved. Therefore under New York State Law BMHA has precluding from assuming management of Marine Drive. 24. Plaintiff maintains that any assumption of management of Marine Drive by BMHA may only be temporary and that BMHA must submit a Request for Proposal to perspective managers of Marine Drive. 25. Plaintiff requests declaratory relief adjudicating that BMHA may not assume management of Marine Drive until such time as it secures approval of its management plan by DHCR and that its management of Marine Drive may only be temporary and that it must submit a Request for Proposal for prospective managers. AS AND FOR A THIRD SEPARA'T'E AND DISTILCT CAUSE OF AC'T'ION (SPECIFIC PERFORMLNCE) 26. Plaintiff repeats and realleges each and every allegations set forth in paragraphs l through 25 of the Verified Complaint as if any as though more fully set for herein. 2T Plaintiff lacks an adequate remedy at law in which to enforce her rights under the Memorandum of Understanding. 28, Plaintiff is in need of a judgment of specific performance enforcing her rights under the Memorandum of Understanding. YARATE AN] 29. Plaintiff repeats and realleges each and every allegation as set forth in paragraphs 1 though 28 of this Verified Complaint as if and as though more fully set forth herein. 30. Plaintiff lacks an adequate remedy at law in which to enforce her rights under the Memorandum of Understanding as well as under New York State Law and applicable regulations concerning DHCR approval of the BMHA management plan for Marine Drive together with compelling BMHA to submit a Request for Proposal . 31. Plaintiff is in need of a permanent injunction enjoining BMHA from assuming management of the Marine Drive under the Memorandum of Understanding Alternatively plaintiff is in need of a permanent injunction enjoining BMHA from assuming management of Marine Drive pending approval of its Management Plan by DHCR and issuance of a Request for Proposal. WHERE FORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendants as follows: On the first cause of action, declaratory judgment as to the rights and duties of the parties under the January 8, 2004 Memorandum of Understanding. On the second cause of action, judgment precluding BMHA from assuming management of Marine Drive until approval of its management plan by the DHCR, together with the issuance of a Request for Proposal. On the third cause of action, judgment of specific performance against BMHA enjoying it from assuming management of the Marine Drive. On the fourth cause of action, a permanent injunction against BMHA; such other and further relief as to the court seems just and proper; together with the costs and disbursements of this action. Dated: Buffalo, New York January 18, 2011 Yours, etc, LAW OFFICE OF JOSEPH G. MA.KOWSKI, Of cetand rhst�C ice Address 420 F'ankli Street Buda lo, New York 14202 Telephone: (716) 881 -1890 Facsimile: (716) 881 -0669 E -mail: jmakowski @aol.com VA d� S TATE O F NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF ERIE ) SS: ELIZABETH HARRIS, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. 1 am a resident of the Marine Drive Apartment Complex. 1 am also President of the Marine Drive Resident Council and a member of the Marine Drive Resident Association. 2. 1 have read the foregoing Complaint. 3. The contents of the Complaint are true to my knowledge, except as to those matters alleged to be upon information and belief, and as to those matters 1 believe same to be true. LI ETH H' Subscribed and sworn to the 18th day of .January, 2011. Notary Public BRIAN R. WELSH Notary Public, State of New York Qualified in Erie Got my My Commission Expires. � I f _ N n° t MEMOP -ANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINK BY AND BETV/EEN THE T ENACTS OF THE MARINE DRIVE APARTMENTS AND THE BUFF J'Ani TICIPAL HOUSi?N'G AUTHORITY This a regiment, rnadv as of this 8th day of January � ?004, is by and arnono the curent tenants of the Marine Drive Apartments, Buffalo, NY, the Buffalo Municipal Housina A-uthority, a h,)dv and pol Lic:, with offices located at 300 Pcrr:r Street, Buffalo, NY, I4204, and the Kisslina /Hutchens Partnership, -WITNESSETH:' WHEREAS, Marine Drive Apartments, Inc., has leased the 6I6 unit seven tower develo= -Int ]mown as the Marine Drive Apartments from its owner, the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authorit j, under the terms of a forty (40) year lease which expires in January, 2004, and WHEREAS, many of the existing tenants of the development have been tenants there for many years, and are living on fixed incomes, and have devoted many hours and considerable sums of money to fixing up their apartments and maintaining their development's common areas, and WHEREAS. the development has been well-maintai tied by the residents, and is a safe and attractive place to live, and 4 ' EP,EAS, und the terms of the lease, when the agreement tlermina es, each and every ;M -arin- Drive zen f: %Fill be a r onm- to-nno 0i tcnan - i of th, Buff-lo Municipal tom, NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the facts and circurnstances outlined above. the Bu falo Municipal Housing Authority' ereby agrees as follows: l Upon the tell? ination of the leas~. the manaQemer,t company retained b the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority to manage the development will begin the process of interviewing and verifying information from all of the current tenants, so that new long -term leases can be signed with every tenant who wishes to remain at Marine Drive, F :;7 n(1 of l�nc3 'iT that t ev can rema ;- Ion L; term thus ��i ".i7� the tvn�';:5 tb v i3vwW� of 1 n ._ t: - tenants with all of the protections currently afforded them under their existing leases. o. The Buffalo Mu_nicitial Housing Authority hereby commits that nd teriant.whois . . income eligible and meets the guidelines for occupancy as established by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal will be forced to leave the development, except for such lease violations as would always be expected to be grounds for termination of a lease agreement. ;. The Buffalo Municipal Housinc Authority hereby further commits that no tenant who meets the eligibility criteria referenced in Paragraph 2, above will be displaced from their unit. 4. The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority hereby further commits that it will allow the residents the sane degree of sell governance that they currently enjoy. and that it will recoUrize such T enant Council or Tenant Association as the existinL tenants ma.v o os e io f or �it. and t at it �t'il Folio ;t' the wishes of the testant association or council as ch R� d e o e'�p t rc--ards ruhlws re =gulations and p_•ocedure= I ce i:"t �Y� :i.. i: G:itk as I r. 5. The Buffalo Municipa.' Housing, Authority hereioy further commits that. so Iona as such a plan. is in compliance with applicable laws. rules and reculatioris, the Mar ire DrIVe Apartments will not become part of the Housing Authority's state public housing program, and will continue to have its own waitlist and tenant selection and assignment plan and procedures. 6. The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority hereby finally commits to the tenants that the develfl .m.ept will flint be n?anap-d or maintairrad 1; tiff; Puffalo �rluaicipa Housing Authority's existing staff, and will continue to be maintained as a separate development, with a separate management company and separate in�intenance and e workers, for so Ion,, as such a plan is lawful.. For Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority VI U4 sC� ✓i Futchens t arrne ship I Dated: s 2 Fd Marine Driv�,Apartments Lqw Offices of 4OSEPI1 G. MAKO WSKI, LL.C. 420 Frauklin Street, Buffalo, -env York 14202 Phone: (716) 881.1890 Fax: (716) 881 -0609 e -mail: jmakowskinrrol.com Noxi�err�byr l g, 2Cr 1 �' Dawn Sanders, Executive Director Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority 300 Perry Street Buffalo, NY 14204 Re: Marine Drive Apartments Dear Nils. Sanders: As you know, Z represent the Resident Council and Association of the Marine Drive Apartment Complex. Recently, it has come to the attention of the residents of Marine Drive that effective November 30, 2010 the working relationship between BMHA and Erie Regional Planning Corp. will end. It has also come to our attention that BMHA has determined that it will take over the management of the Marine Drive Apartments. For the reasons set forth below, we believe B1'VTHA is precluded from taking such action. Initially, we would bring to your attention that the management of the Marine Drive Apartment Complex from 2004 through 2006 by Kissling /Hutchens, as reflected in the recent forensic audit conducted by RSM McGaldrey was an unmitigated financial and management disaster After reviewing the forensic report commissioned by B1 the residents of Marine Drive have requested that I inquire whether BMHA intends to commence suit against Kisslin- .`1-lutchens for an accounting and a recovery of lost or unaccounted for funds. On September 1, 2007, BMI-TA entered into an agreement with Erie Regional Housing Devclopmcnt Corp. (hereinafter referred f as "Erie Regional ") for the rnanagennent of the - Marine Drive Apartments. The retention of rie Regional_ was done without BN41HA issUing a request .for a proposal. In accordance with the. terms of the Septeniber 1, 2007 contract betwevn BN41 -IA and ' Eric Regional, the management ow Marine Drive came under the jurisdiction and supervision of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (hereinafter refs red to as "DHCR "). Nis. Dawn Sanders page') �`c:vcrr, her 18, 2010 Frown 2007 through 2010, under Erie Regional's management, the fiscal condition and phySical Plant of Marine Drive substantially deteriorated. As voil know, earlier this year- T r iP Regional abruptly terminated Henry Littles, the manager of the complex. On June 15 2010, I directed a letter to Michael Searnan, Chairman of the Board of BM21 - 1A expressing the concerns of Marine Drive residents with respect to continued management of Marine Drive by Erie Regional. You, Mr. Candelario and Paul Wolf were copied on the letter, A copy of my letter of June 15, 2010 is enclosed for your review. The concerns expressed in my letter of June 15, 2010 proved valid as evidenced by the fact that BMHA did not seek to renew its agreement with Eric Regional when the contract expired on August 31, 20I0 The Resident Council and Association have asked me to communicate to you that it formally requests BMHA to conduct a fiscal and management audit of Marine Drive under Erie Regional for the period 2007 through 2010: - f would bring to your attention that significant legal obstacles exist to the proposed management takeover of the Marine Drive complex by BMHA. Initially, it is our understanding that prier to assurning management responsibility for Marine Drive, BMHA is required to procure the prior written approval ofDHCR. Additionally, my research reveals that BMHA must send out an RFP for management of the facility. More significantly, BMHA is contractually precluded from the management of the Marine Drive Apartment complex under the January S, 2004 Mernorandurn of Understanding (hereinafter referred to as the "MOU ") with the tenants of Marine Drive. A copy of the January S, 2004 MOU is enclosed for your review. Your attention is directed to paragraph 6 of the MOU which recites: 6. The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority hereby finally commits to the tenants that the development will not be managed or maintained by the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority's existing staff, and will continue to be maintained as a separate &- veIopment, Evith a separate management co npany and separate maintenance and off ice 1vorkyr s, for so long as such a plan is laNvful. Ms. yawn Sanders Pa (, e 3 November 10', 2010 From March a Kg 1, 1965 ihYO�x1 ARIL 15, 2004, BkITIA had a lease agreement wish l'llarine Drive Apartments Inc. for the m anagement of the Marine Drive complex. My clients have expresses[ an interest in resunning tenant responsibility for tE.e ananageinont of the Marine Drive con'plex tluough Marine Drive Apartments, Inc. or another tenant -led entity. On June S, 2010, the Buffalo Common Council adopted a resolution to this effect. A copy of the Buffalo Common Council resolution of June S, 2010 is enclosed for your review. On behalf of the .Resident Council and Association, I am requesting a meeting with Yourself, Mr. Seaman and Mr. Wolf to discuss the return of tenant management of the Marine Drive complex to either Marine Drive Apartments, Inc. or another tenant --led entity. We request your response by no later than November 23, 2010. I look forward to Dearing from you. Very truly yours, Enclosures LAW OFFICES r:: B r� y•T F JOSEPH G. MAKOWSKI, LLC r }r , ' is* G. Makowski cc: Michael A. Seaman, Chairman, BMHA Paul W. Wolf, General Counsel,13MI-JA Mr. Joseph Romanowski, NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal 535 Washington Street Buffalo, NY 1 4203 3rian E. Lawlor, Commissioner /CEO, NYS Homes and Community Renewal (via federal Express) 25 Beaver Street New York, NY 10004 b MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE TENANTS OF THE MARINI✓ DRIVE APARTMENTS AND THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSINGi AUTHORITY This agreement, made as of this 8th day of January 2004, is by and arr►ong the current tenants of the ivlarine Drive Apartments, Buffalo, NY, the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, a h, , )dv corporate and politic, with offices, located at 300 Perri Street, Buffalo, NY, 14204, and the Kissling /Hutchens Partnership, WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Marine Drive Apartments, Inc., has leased the 616 unit seven tower development known as the Marine Drive Apartments from its owner, the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, under the terms of a forty (40) year lease which expires in January, 2004, and WHEREAS, many of the existing tenants of the development have been tenants there for many years, and are living on fixed incomes, and have devoted many hours and considerable sums of money to fixing up their apartments and maintaining their development's common areas, and WHEREAS, the development has been well - maintained by the residents, and is a safe and attractive place to live. and WHEREAS, under the terms of the lease, when the agreement terminates, each and every. Marinc Drive tenant will bccon7e a r; -to -month t°nant ofthe Buffalo Municipal Housint Aut iont%. A a NO HQRE, in consideration of the facts and circumstances outlined above, the •} Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority hereby agrees as follows: 1 • Upon the termination o; the lease. the management company retained by the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority to manage the development will begin the process of interviewing and verifying information from all of the current tenants, so that new long -term leases can be signed with every tenant who wishes to remain at Marine Drive, 0 mind of l�.no�xf— that ihev can remah. 1omn tee thus gi ving , the tenants the peace f �. .. �j Y At1G tenants with all of the protections currently afforded there under their existing leases. 2. The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority hereby commits that zaa.'tenant .v o is . income eligible and meets the guidelines for occupancy as establishers by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal will be forced to leave the development, except for such lease violations as would always be expected to be grounds for termination of a lease agreement. ;. The Buffalo Municipal Housing, Authority hereby further commits that no tenant gibility criteria referenced in Paragraph 2, above will be displaced from who meets the eli their unit. 4. The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority hereby further commits that it will allow the residents the same degree of self governance that they currently en_jn�'. and that it will recognize such Tenant Council or Tenant Association as the existing tenants mak' choose to form, and that it will follow the wishes of the tenant association or council as regards rnainte aiic° of I'M- &velopn }dni. and as red ai'dS rill °s. regulations and procedures far tlje deti¢iflpa1 Tire Buffalo Municipal Housing Autljoricy hereby further commits that. so long as ' such a plan is in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, the MarinW DriVe Apartments will not become part of the Housin Authority's state public housing program, and will continue to have its own Nvaitlist and tenant selection and assignment plan and procedures. 6. The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority hereby finally commits to the tenants that the developrnepL k� ;Ii not be nlan -d or maintained by the Buffalo Nf u nicipal Housing Authority's existing staff, and will continue to be maintained as a separate development, with a separate management company and separate iii - �iritenance and Aide' -- workers, for so long as such a plan is lawful, Dated: � Marine )rive partments For Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority tif'l. 3t For issling/Hutchens Parin ship , LLC BY-'MR ERA NCZYK RE: RE TURN K4RINE DRWE M ANAGEMENT TO E i)ENTS WHEREAS: The old adage of "If it's not broke why fix it," was never more appropriately in play than the saga of the troubled management of Marine Drive Apartments since the non - renowal of the tenants forty cooperative lease i� 2004; arid, WEEREAS: The well-run tenant managed Marine Drive complex was often called the "jewel of the waterfront," a designation ruined by the Hutchens Wissling KMDA LLC. Corporation, found to be engaging in widespread mismanagement and misappropriation of funds as determined by the Now York State Inspector General, leading to the current forensic audit, and, ' BEREA.S: The Buffalo Municipal .Housing Authority Board of Commissioners subsequently voted to remove the Hutchens Kissling group from management of Marine Drive apartments and. contracted with the Erie Regional Development Corporation, leading to the resignation of Property .Manager Henry Littles under the accusation of misconduct; and, AREAS: It seems clear that the stakeholders themselves, specifically the residents of Marine Drive, are nest equipped and able to nun and manage their own apartments, which are in fact their homes; and, V&MREAS: Marine Drive residents proved for four decades their ability to manage Marine Drive _..... .ap�etats;. and, ........... ..._....- ._.__...... - .......- ._._.................. .. - .......- ..... - - - -- -- _._._.... _......._....... ...- , WHEREAS: The Masiello Administration's refusal to renew the forty year lease with the tenant cooperative in 2004 led to gears of mismanagement and corruption at Marine Drive Apartments with a rise i crime, vacant units, , discontented residents and decline m' quality of life, culminating in the - disgraced resignation of Erie Regional's Marine Drive manager; and, VI4EREAS: The Kissling Croup and Eric Regional Development Corporation failed in providing the leadership necessary to properly and honestly manage Marine Dave Apafents; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Common Council supports the return of management of the Marine Drive Apartments to the tenant controlled cooperative, Marine Drive Apartments, Inc., or a similar entity; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED- "That the BMHA abandon its failed policy of running Marine Drive through incompetent or corrupt outside surrogate management, and team control to those committed to restoring a high quality of life and a strong waterfront community, the Marine Drive residents. 1 61.1 , da__ V ill A A. FRANCZYK = District Council Member 0 0 0 3 5 Chief of Staff common council Senior Legislative Assistant IV Kevin M. Linder Senior Legislative Assistants legiolatibe otaff Brian Bnly Mark J. JaskOn �killiam B. U Julia A. Patel City of B uffalo, Y Mrfissa Sauchez- Fernandez Richard W -01 J J Legislative AWe James N. Jackson To: All Common Council Members Attn: Councilmember Russell Date: January 28, 2011 / In response to questions raised and the comments made by several Councilmembers at the Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Common Council Meeting, concerning CCP# 94 -47. (HRM -Req NYS Leg Pass Bill Amending Vehicle & Traffic Law Directing COB to Adjudicate Traffic Infractions) we offer the following for your review: Issue: What was the legal mechanism for turning over the adjudication and jurisdiction for traffic violations or infractions in New York City and Buffalo, New York to the New York State (NYS) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)? The New York City Parking Violations and Traffic (moving) Violations Bureau are administrative agencies that were created by legislative fiat in 1969. f V_occola v. Shilling 88 Misc.2d 103, 388 NYS2d 71 (Sup. Ct. Kings County 1976).] The New York State Legislature passed Article 2 -A of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL 225), removing adjudication of traffic violations from criminal courts in New York City and giving jurisdiction thereof to the NYS DMV to include administratively enforcing and administering cases involving traffic infractions. When NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law sec. 225 was passed in 1969 it applied to all cities in New York State having a population of one million (1,000,000) or more, [thus it only applied to New York City.] NYS VTL sec 225 established the New York City Traffic Violations Bureau and became effective on July 1, 1970. In 1972 the population provision of the law was amended / changed to apply to cities in New York State having a population of two hundred and seventy five thousand (275,000) or more, which included Buffalo and Rochester. Subsequently, the threshold for requiring cities to have traffic violations adjudicated by the Department of Motor Vehicles was reduced to two hundred thousand (200,000) residents. Issue: What was the reason for removing traffic violations from criminal courts in cities with populations of 1,000,000, 275,000 and currently 200,000? In 1969, the criminal courts of. New York City were handling over 800,000 cases annually involving moving traffic infractions and over 3,200,000 cases involving non - moving infractions. Both the NYC Parking Bureau per NYS VTL 155 and its companion NYC Traffic Bureau NYS per NYS VTL 225 were established as a response to a rapidly growing backlog of cases awaiting action. The State Legislature in enacting NYS VTL sec. 225 stated that, "the legislature hereby finds that the incidence of crime in larger cities of the state has placed an overwhelming burden upon the criminal courts thereof. This burden, when coupled with the responsibility for adjudicating such non - criminal offenses as traffic infractions, has resulted in a situation in which 65 Niagara Square - Room 1413 Buffalo, New York 14202 -3318 Phone: (716) 851 -5105 p c Fax: (716) 851 -4234 the prompt judicious handling of cases becomes virtually impossible.... The legislature finds that it is necessary and desirable to establish a system for the administrative adjudication of traffic infractions in cities having a population of one million [now 200,0001 or more. Such a system will not only contribute to more judicious disposition of criminal matters, by reducing the overwhelming workload of criminal courts, but will also provide for speedy and equitable disposition of charges which allege moving traffic violations." Issue: Did the City of Buffalo authorize or enable the NYS DMV to prosecute traffic violations and infractions which were formerly handled by the criminal court of the City of Buffalo? In 1972, New.York State Senate Bill 8498 -A expanded the class of cities required to utilize and participate in the NYS DMV Traffic Summons Adjudication Bureau to those with populations of 275,000 or more. New York State Senate Bill 8498 -A was sponsored by representatives Glinski, Laverne, McGowan and LaFalce, In the Bill Jacket for Senate Bill 8498 -A, a Memorandum dated April 20, 1972 from J.B. Walsh, Legislative Council for the City of Buffalo states that, "This bill was originally introduced at the request of the City of Buffalo and has since been amended at the request of the City of Rochester to include Rochester. The Memorandum appears to reference a Buffalo Common Council Resolution of March 7, 1972 by Councilmembers Mitchell and Franczyk asking the Assembly of New York to enact Senate Bill No. 8498 to expand the categories of cities that can shift traffic violations to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The resolution states that the categories for cities include those with a population of 400,000 or more; however, the final Senate bill population threshold was changed to 275,000 to include Rochester, New York. Issue: What is the mechanism for undoing the New York State Legislative Acts that transferred traffic adjudication responsibility from the Buffalo City Court System to the NYS DMV? A letter from the NYS DMV that was filed with the Common Council on December 15, 1998 states that "pursuant to statutory authority, the (DMV) Commissioner has enacted 15 NYCRR Part 121, which, inter alia, provides for the creation of a Traffic Violations Bureau, operated by the Department of Motor Vehicles, [to be located] within the City of Buffalo. [The DMV has] no present intention of discontinuing that operation. Consequently, the assumption of those duties by the city itself would need to be preceded by an act of the State Legislature eliminating the Department's authority to hear and determine charges of traffic infractions in that geographic location." An effort to return jurisdiction for adjudicating traffic infractions back to the City of Buffalo would start with the passage of a Home Rule Message by the Common Council of the City of Buffalo, requesting sponsorship of legislation at the State level that would transfer jurisdiction for the adjudication of traffic violations and infractions back to the City of Buffalo or alternatively, by a challenge to the constitutionality of the statute itself. Note, there have been numerous Home Rule Messages regarding this issue since 1994, but the statute remains unchanged. Respectfully submitted, ) mes S: Pajak` ommon Council Chief of Staff REFERRED O THE COMMITTEE ON EG 3 T I fl A -t om LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS® OF BUFFALO 1 NIAGARA INC. 1272 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209 s 716- 884 -3550 a e -mail: Wvbn @Iwvbn.org www.lwvbn.org ly, b o w i I- 7 January 12, 2011 . Dear Common Council Member: Following the census that is taken every ten years, the boundaries of Common Council districts must be redrawn to reflect changes in population and to maintain the 'one person one vote" requirement. The City Charter requires the establishment of a commission to advise the Common Council on how to accomplish the redistricting. At the state level, the League of Women Voters supports bills that propose the guidelines listed below. The League of Women Voters of Buffalo Niagara strongly recommends that the city follow these proposed guidelines at the city level as well. The supported bills (5.1014 -B and A. 5279 -B) would ® Create an independent redistricting commission to draw district boundaries for the future elections. ® Require that commissioners be appointed from a pool of diverse and qualified candidates, and set guidelines to ensure that minorities have fair and effective representation. The commissioners should be representative of both genders and the state's racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity, do not hold, or have not held within the previous two years, an elective office, a party position, or other positions or employment that would confer partisan influence, with additional procedures to ensure that the commission itself is also reflective of the state's voters.. e Require that districts be compact and contiguous, and drawn so as not to favor or disfavor any candidate or political party. • Require that districts have roughly equal populations (within one percent of the mean). • Require ample public hearings and opportunities for public comment, including full access to data, maps, criteria, software used, and proposed plans. We recognize that the redistricting process is a very complex one that involves balancing efforts to keep communities together, efforts to ensure minority voting rights and representation, and compliance with the "one person one vote" mandate. Independent, fair, and thoughtful decision making is the key. According to the City Charter, the citizens advisory commission on reapportionment must follow most of the guidelines proposed for the state. Special attention should be given to the recommendation that the commission be representative of both. genders and. the city's racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. We urge you to take the advice of the commission very seriously, even though it is only advisory. The results of the upcoming redistricting undertaking will affect the representation of city citizens for the next ten years. The League of Women Voters of Buffalo Niagara urges you to ensure an equitable and open process of redistricting, free fiom partisan influences and gerrymandering. If you have questions or comments on this, we would like to hear from you. Our contact information is in the letterhead. Sincerely yours, Loretta Peszynski Co- President, League of Women Voters of Buffalo Niagara The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. REFERRED TO THE COUNCIL, PRESIDENT AND THE MAYOR 000 Joint Commission To Examine POLICE REORGANIZATION Dear Mayor Brown, On July 20, 2010, the Buffalo Common Council voted to reestablish a Joint Police Reorganization Commission to review the organizational structure of the Buffalo Police [department. The intent of this Commission is to develop a plan to reorganize the Buffalo Police Department in a way which balances the need to efficiently use personnel and equipment with the responsibility to keep neighborhoods safe and maximize community policing. Appointments to this bipartisan Commission have been made and they include members from the business community, former law enforcement officials, community activists, members of the PBA and academia. Pursuant to the Council's resolution, your administration has been granted 4 appointments to this Commission. The Commission has met twice and has agreed that it is vital for there to be representation from your administration. Please let this letter serve as a formal request for those positions to be filled in a timely manner. Should you decide not to fill these positions, we ask for your presence at our next meeting to explain to this body as well make public your position. The Commission's efforts should prove much more effective with a more collective input from all constituencies. Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 3rd at 5:30pm, in room 1417 City Hall. We look forward to working with your administration. Respectfully Submitted, January 24, 2011 Buffalo Common Council Attn: Brian C. Bray Sr. Legislative Assistant 55 Niagara Square 91 Buffalo, New York 14202-3324 Dear Mr. Bray: 1AI I write with respect to the Buffalo Common Council's January 12, 2011 resolution regarding alleged underage drinking around the time of the World Junior Hockey Championships, The SLA immediately opened an investigation on January 6, 2011 upon receiving reports of possible underage drinking by members of the Russian .Junior Hockey Team at the Adam's Mark Hotel on the night of .January 5, 2011. As this investigation is ongoing, I cannot share further details with the Council at this time, however please be assured that our office is working closely with our partners in the Buffalo Police Department. In addition to this investigation, the SLA has a strong and ongoing partnership with the Buffalo PD, performing numerous joint operations, maintaining frequent communication, and working together on an ongoing basis to ensure the protection of public health and safety. The SLA also works closely with business owners and community members in a collaborative effort to ensure the safety and well being of the downtown community. Thank you for sharing this resolution with our agency. The SLA shares the Council's position that selling to minors is a serious violation and preventing these illegal sales is our agency's top priority. OINI Sincerely, sy r� DENNIS ROSEN Chairman wvA ny. us Orw secycletf liep ar ao SCATEbF)'E YORK ANDREW M..0 Of o EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT DENNIS RO GOv lzNo DIVISION to F ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL CHAIRMAN STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY .: - - - - ALFRED � SMITH. BU1t.€3. NG - .. JEANIQUE GREE SO SOUTH MAN STREET, SME 900. N OREEN HEAL ALBANY, NLW YORK 12M -8002 COMMISSIONERS January 24, 2011 Buffalo Common Council Attn: Brian C. Bray Sr. Legislative Assistant 55 Niagara Square 91 Buffalo, New York 14202-3324 Dear Mr. Bray: 1AI I write with respect to the Buffalo Common Council's January 12, 2011 resolution regarding alleged underage drinking around the time of the World Junior Hockey Championships, The SLA immediately opened an investigation on January 6, 2011 upon receiving reports of possible underage drinking by members of the Russian .Junior Hockey Team at the Adam's Mark Hotel on the night of .January 5, 2011. As this investigation is ongoing, I cannot share further details with the Council at this time, however please be assured that our office is working closely with our partners in the Buffalo Police Department. In addition to this investigation, the SLA has a strong and ongoing partnership with the Buffalo PD, performing numerous joint operations, maintaining frequent communication, and working together on an ongoing basis to ensure the protection of public health and safety. The SLA also works closely with business owners and community members in a collaborative effort to ensure the safety and well being of the downtown community. Thank you for sharing this resolution with our agency. The SLA shares the Council's position that selling to minors is a serious violation and preventing these illegal sales is our agency's top priority. OINI Sincerely, sy r� DENNIS ROSEN Chairman wvA ny. us Orw secycletf liep ar DEMONS A. SMITH MASTLN DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, ROOM 1316A BUFFALO, NY 14202 -3318 PFIONE:851-St45 e FAX:851 -5443 E -mail: dslnith @dtybuffalo.com Website: http: / /www.city- buffalo.com 31 January 2011 Buffalo City Cleric Gerald Chwalinski 1308 City Hall Buffalo NY 14202 Article on City of Buffalo Schools Dear Mr. Chwalinski: LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANTS TIFFANY LEWIS TODD M`AUSTER CHAIRMAN EDUCATION MINORITY BUSINEs5 ENTERPRISE COMMITTEES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Please file the attached news article for the next. Common Council meeting to be held on February 8, 2011. Enclosure REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL School Zone - Blogs - The Buffalo News BvffAoNex- s.coul Buffalo.com Mobile Siten)ap Ntorkctplace Ru,5in — )irmtory .Yobs Cal-i Reid. Estate Resltals Classifieds 13 2 . 0 forecast Radar City S Region Shorts Entertainment Life Business opinion heaths liultirnedia a ni3OtS choo . one Will the Buffalo Board of Ed step up? Feb 1, 20118:20:25 AM / Comment In yesterday's story, the state education commissioner noted that the Board .of Regents is considering a proposal that would allow the state to step in and take over any district "where a particular school board is clearly falling its kids." Translation: If your board doesn't get the district in shape, we'll do it for you. After reading the story, Ralph Hernandez sent a memo to his fellow board menrlfers, noting.tbat tine store "is.a reminder of the possible horrific . consequences should we fail to turn these nine (persistently lowesrt- achieving)) schools around.' The nine schools he's referring to are those identified as among the worst in the state: Buffalo Elementary School of Technology, Bilingual Center School 33, Futures Academy, Dr. Charles Drew Science Magnet at the Buffalo Museam of Seience, Waterfront School, East High School, Lafayette High School, Burgard High School and Riverside Institute of Technology. The schools are doing so poorly that they qualify for rip to $6 million apiece over three. years. But the district has to submit an acceptable turnaround plan for each. And under federal rules, seven of those will have to: get rid of half the staff, convert to a charter school, or close entirely. He didn't name the Buffalo Board of Ed specifically -- but the Buffalo board president sat up and took notice. The district this summer submitted its first set of school turnaround plans for Lafayette, Burgard, Riverside, South Park High School, Bennett High School, International School 45 and Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Institute. The board did not learn what those plans entailed until well after the superintendent filed them with State Ed. The state denied those applications. When the district prepared to submit revised applications, Hernandez insisted that the board have a full discussion of them before the plans sere submitted. Again, the board never saw those plans until after they were shipped to Albany. In his memo to the board, Hernandez yesterday said: "Pursuant to (the Race to the Top) agreement, I am required to sign all proposed turnaround models. I not do so rtithout a comprehensive discussion on each of the rune proposals and a consensus of the Board for each selected model." Will the board prevail this time and become an active participant, rather than a bystander? -Mails Poscfuk E -mail me at mpasciak@buffnews.com or follow me on U Twitter. Check out the Buffalo News' education page ativmvbuffalone Like "; 2 people like this. 0 <c older http: liblogs .buffalonews.comischool_zone /2Q l l lO2lwille buffalo - board - step- up.htrnl Page 1 of 2 AoVI R'I`KTRINDEX ADVERTI$EMEHT Reader Services R ecent Posts Will the Buffalo Board of Ed step up? Strange bedfellows How do New 4 ork's students measure up? The teachers who wanted to leave their schools How much bang for its buck does your school district get? ADVERMEMEN''T Feeds IZSS AoVERTISNAENT 2/1/2011 Several city schools face 'radical intervention' e Schools - The Buffalo News Pagel of 3 Several city schools face 'radical intervention' 0 - State education discusses new strategies I s Mary B . Pasciak Published:January 30, 2011, PM 7 Comments Updated: January Sx, 2011,11:15 AM Radical changes are in store for several Buffalo schools. Because so many city schools have landed on the state`s watch list, several schools are headed for big changes as soon as September, including: getting rid of at least half the staff, conversion to charter schools or closing altogether. To qualify for up to $6 million for each of its "persistently lowest - achieving schools," the district will have to choose one of those options for at least seven schools, under federal rules. In an hourlong meeting with The Buffalo News Editorial Board, State Education Commissioner David M. Steiner and Regent Robert M. Bennett discussed several issues, including that looming choice for Buffalo. They also talked about the district's relationship with charter schools and the possibility of putting struggling districts into state receivership. Buffalo has until the end of April to decide which of the three turnaround options it will pick for each school. "Each of the three [options] requires radical intervention," Steiner said. "The federal government has really structured this so that the interventions will be real. I think there's a certain amount of weariness on the part of the feds, which I understand, when they look at the history of intervening in low- performing schools and see a lot of cosmetic changes." Four Buffalo schools have received federal turnaround funds using a fourth option, the "transformation model," which requires removal of any principal who has been in place longer than two years. Superintendent James A. Williams for months last year refused to move the principals but eventually agreed -- grudgingly -- once it became apparent that he would jeopardize up to 42 million for the district unless he relented. But federal rules will allow the district to use that option, the least radical of the four, for only two more schools. http: / /www.buffalonews.com /city /schools /article328760.cce 1/31/2011 Several city schools face 'radical intervention'- Schools - The Buffalo News Page 2 of 3 The city, though, has nine schools now on the watch list. "That will, I hope, press Buffalo to think aggressively about which models it wants to embrace," Steiner said. ' The nine schools on the watch list include six that were identified in December: Buffalo Elementary School of Technology, Bilingual Center School 33, Futures Academy, Dr. Charles Drew Science Magnet at the Buffalo Museum of Science, Waterfront School and East High School. Three others were identified a year ago but failed to file acceptable turnaround plans and therefore have not yet qualified for federal funds: Lafayette High School, Burgard High School and Riverside Institute of Technology. The district has until the end of April to file turnaround plans with the state, in the hopes of qualifying for up to $6 million per school. Bennett, the former Regents chancellor, made clear that he thinks Buffalo should convert some of its schools into chatters. "Buffalo's population is declining, and the performance hasn't improved very much over the .years. So. I think charter schools ought to be an option for them that they take seriously, " - he said. "I don't think they've done that yet. As a matter of fact, [Buffalo Public Schools'] treatment of the issue has been that they're essentially against charter schools. Mostly what you hear [from the district] is that chatter schools are costing us money -- when, in fact, what they could do is sit down and figure out a way to work with charter schools, to convert some more charter schools and have the best of all possible worlds." Steiner, though, sought more of a middle ground. "We want good schools for kids -- whether they're regular public, charter, whatever they may be. I don't think it's helpful for the state Education Department to micromanage in every neighborhood what that process might look like," the commissioner said. Some charter schools produce remarkable results, he said, while others do so poorly that the state has to shut them down. The key variable is "the caliber of the folks putting the programs together," he said. "What's a little bit concerning is that we see a kind of bimodal distribution of charter schools. We see groups of very strong charter schools that have strong networks, really great data systems, fantastic attention to first -year, second -year teachers," Steiner said. "Then we have another group of charter schools that are sort of trying the idea of the day. And we have to bring closure to those schools where necessary. So it can work very, very strongly, and sometimes it doesn't." The commissioner noted that the Board of Regents is considering a proposal that would allow the state to intervene in a district "that is almost beyond repair." "If the Legislature and the governor would approve it, the state would step in and basically http: / /www.buffalonews.com/city /schools /article328760.ccc 1 /31 /2011 Several city schools face 'radical intervention' e Schools - The Buffalo News Page 3 of 3 take over the district for a period of three to five years," he said.. � The Board of Regents supported such a proposal last year but failed to get legislative support for it, he said. Steiner acknowledged such a proposal is likely to face opposition, given that it interferes with the democratic process by which voters elect their school board. Bennett.said it's unlikely the Regents will be able to advance the proposal this year. "But the board continues to be very interested in the possibility of intervention where a particular school board is clearly failing its kids," Steiner said. Is the Buffalo Board of Education "clearly failing its kids "? "That wouldn't be for me to say," the commissioner replied mpasciakC2buffijews.com http: / /www.buffalonews.com /city /schools /article328760.ece 1/31/2011 QEMONE A. SMITH MASTEN DISTRICT C O UN CIL MEMBER 65 NIAGARA SQUARE, ROOM 1316A BUFFALO, NY 14202 -3318 PHONE: 851 -5145 ® FAX: 851 -5443 E -mail: dsmithocitybuffalo.com Website: http: / /w�v.city- buffalo.com January 31, 2011 Gerald Chwalinski' City Clerk 1308 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANTS TIFFANY LEWIS TODD M`AUSTER CHAIRMAN EDUCATION MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITTEES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT lo d-Orl Dear Mr. Chwalinski, Please file the enclosed correspondence for the next Council meeting an February 8, 2011. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 8515145. Thank you.• Sincerelv, Enclosure REFERREM, TO T E MMTTE ON LEGISLATION. Demons Smith Masten District Council Office Samu®lYaneaaa From: Nancy Kenny [nkensy @Buffa]oComputerGraphics .corn] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 12:30 PM To: Councilmember Smith Subject: NY- ALERT, New York State's emergency notification system, can be used by The City of Buffalo! Attachments: NY -ALERT Brochure. pdf Po . g , bear Mr. Smith, RE: NY- ALERT, New York State's emergency notification system can be used by The City of Buffalo In response to the article in the Buffalo News today entitled: City urged to use social networks in emergencies, by Brian Meyer, I would like to make the City aware that a social network for emergency messaging your residents is already in place in New York State, and you can easily access this service as a NYS government agency. NY -ALERT is New York State's all - hazards alert and notification system. It is a web - based portal that offers one -stop services for NY State agencies, governments, service organizations, and educational institutions to provide emergency information to a defined audience. This service would allow Buffalo to easily have access to state -of the an tools to use a variety of its data, including zip codes, to provide one- to-one communication in time of emergency to its residents. Even individual citizens can sign up to receive state - Issued messages by visiting the NY -ALERT website at www.nyalert.igoy The City of Buffalo can provide emergency messages in a variety of formats to its citizens by contacting Mr. Kevin Ross at the New York State Office of Emergency Management. He will provide you with detailed information on how the City of Buffalo can join a variety of other organizations throughout the state in providing emergency messages and notifications to its residents. His contact information is as follows: Kevin Ross, Assistant. Director for Technology New York State Emergency Management Office 1220 Washington Ave. Bldg, 22, Office 42A VOID Phone: (518).292 -2260 Email: Kevin.Ross@semo.state.ny.us incidentally, Buffalo Computer Graphics which is located in WNY, is the software developer of the NY- ALERT systems If we can be of any assistance to the City of Buffalo in any way, please do not hesitate to let us know. I have attached a NY -ALERT brochure for your reference. Sincerely, Nancy Kensy Nancy E. Kensy, Director of Sales & Marketing BCG Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc. 374 Lake Shore Road Blasdell, NY 14219 8 00 ° -8668 7x6 -82z -8668 www.buffalocoaxt utex ra hics.corn 1 C4 P 000-11 C -,---, t1A 5 hK/U'Wr_� Marcellus Shale Gas - Drilling: What Does it Mean for Economic Development? Prel.iminary Findings on the Economic Consequences of Natural Gas Extractlon in the Marcellus Shale SUSAN CHRISTOPHERSON CORNELL UNIVERSITY SMC230 11111 d Key Questions 1. How will the pace and scale of drilling in the Marcellus Shale affect costs to communities and the environment? 2. What can we expect regarding economic development long-term? What kinds of jobs will be created? REFERRED "M THF COMMITTEE ON LEEGBLATION. V(k_ 4 Pace Pi "- Pace refers to the. time frame within which g extraction takes place. Scale refers to the number of wells drilled in a gas play annually. Affect Elm What Factors May "' Pace and Scale of Marc Sha • Tran CI q costs (favor Marcellds Shale over other gas shale plays because of its access to major gas markets) • QQ mpetition among qd . acees tq cap l bynaturai gas companies (im u ncertain) • g 1 for capacity and requirements (impact uncertain) • Taxes (favor PA and New York, states without severance taxes on gas). • Shortages created by a decline in conventional drilling and production in Barnett shale (may favor Marcellus by raising well head gas prices) We should plan for an accelerated, "front -end leaded" drilling cycle. '(�_ t� �t Shale- Production P atterns ture�:'�� a�a�fotili�3�rcuivctfl�istatt�r� `ttu�1[eis k�citdap At least 50% of total gas In a shale well is produced the first � y ear. Produc on beyond five years . is uncertairi. x -.,,. r An Mustratio. � r llih Pace Flog of royalties into Economy Total Royalty Revenues Over Ti m# Total Royalty revenue Over Time. '.Svc 1 L 26 years of ffing 719 vvvlls per year 40 .years of 011ho 487 wells or year exreptfar 5 year Wldup,& build down oyapt fdr 5year buildup & build #Dwn Leasobomis Payments. come arty.. LmWbbnus.payments are staggered. Eco Factory - Fracking Shown to Mobilize Uranium in Marcellus Shale Page l of 2 You're vtay,fng: Frocking Shown To Mobilize Uranium In Marcellus Shale r rW'� Nome ECt ieus Community I Jain Nayv 7-#�r.-.r. - ENS`e,., R§ Follow es Dtivtitar.cnrnfecaractory ? Login 1 Fme temhemhlpS co Business 1-nergy Science PolihcA smiely Submitted by eco facla.v on Tue, 2010 -10 22:20 in t_I.s News'v`fire Fracking Shown to Mobilize, Uranium in Marcellus Shale BUFFALO, New York, Weber 26, 2010 (ENS) - Fracking - pumping mil #ions of gallons of water and chemicals deep underground to fracture shale rock, releasing the natural gas it contains - is controversial because it may pollute groundwater used for drinking with proprietary chemical cocktails that drilling companies keep to themselves. Now scientists at the Stale University of New York at Buffalo have found that a chemical everyone recognizes - uranium - also can be released by fracking In Marcellus shale and that it too may polfuto groundwater. UR geologist Tracy Sank with shale rock from Marcellus shale. (Photo courtesy UB) The researchers examined uranium released by tracking in Marceflus shale, a massive rock formation that s{retcbes from New York through Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, considered to be the nation's largest source of natural gas. "Marcellus shale naturally traps metals such as uranium and at levels higher than usually found naturally, but lower than manmade contamination levels," says lead researcher Tracy Hank, PhD, assistant professor of geology in UB's College of Arts and Sciences. "My question was, if they start drilling and pumping mi €lions of gallons of water into these underground rocks, will that force the uranium into the soluble phase and mobilize it? Witt uranium then show up In groundwater?" To find out, Bank and her colleagues scanned the surfaces of Marcellus shale samples from Western New York and Pennsylvania. Using sensitive chemical instruments, they created a chemical map of the surfaces to determine the precise tocatlon in the shale of the hydrocarbons, the organic compounds comaWng natural gas. The research required the use of sophisticated methods of analysis, including one called Time- of�Flighl Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, or ToF-SIMS, in the laboratory of Joseph A. Gardella Jr„ professor of chemistry with the University at Buffalo. Bank's research is the first to map samples using this technique, which ident fled the precise location of the uranium "We found that the uranium and the hydrocarbons are in the some physical space," says Bank. "We found that they are not just physically - but also chemically - bound. "That led me to believe that uranium in solution could be more of an issue because the process of drilling to extract the hydrocarbons could start mobitizing.the metals as well," said Bank. "forcing them into the soluble phase and causing them to move around." When Bank and her colleagues reacted samples in the lab with surrogate drilling fiutds, they found that the uranium was indeed, being forced into the soluble phase. When the water used in hydraulic fracturing comes back to the surface, it could con €airs uranium contaminants, potential#/ polluting streams and other ecosystems and generating hazardous waste, warned Bank. 'Even though at these levels, uranium is not a radioactive risk, it is still a toxic, deadly metal," Bank said. "We need a fundamental understanding of how uranium exists in shale. The more we understand about how it exists, the more we can better predict how it will react to tracking." Mom Ero i2efaled VIDE GS Dandelion Commonilea Cafe's Ainerican Clay project Fnsnronme;.la€ PRESs Rt= l_EA$ES March I 11 FQFC -M �iert�riG�llCn ,'�ecinar �xHnun='s wonl� ?irra P.. _ Seniga's N8 t USDQE tau ?!de ?s "bal €enae Homes Green 1 Wmete Fxaal_fles Chain -rsf- Custody Ces€sTfcaGe... 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Case Tell M Local Costs of Shale Gas Drilling include: Accelerated road maintenance Traffic congestion from tracks (An estimated 890 to 1,390 truck trips pgr well site Higher public safety casts Increased demand for health and education services Increased demand can public administrative services (e.g, planning and zoning, permitting, assessments, housing assistance) New service requirements, such as emergency response capacity and environmental monitoring and rernediation. What Do We.Know About the Long -Term Economic.D Effects of Gas Dril.1i Economic 'Development is measured icy population growth * income growth economic diversity r y \ Why Do Regions Dependent O Natural Resource Extraction Frequently Have Poor Development O utcomes? • Volatile revenue leads to poor government planning and lack of accountability. Yet, demands on government rise. • "Crowding out — the expectation of wealth from the resource works against economic diversification, and increases the cost of doing business for other industries. • Housing and labor costs rise. • After the initial "ramp -up" construction phase, there are few jobs and income inequality Increases. A Will Natural Gas Drilling C ontribute t Economic Development in Marc �ri Sh fit. Cautionary "rends from NY and P Gas Drilling Counties In New 'York, when compared to adjacent counties or all of non - metropolitan New York, counties with s ignificant- natural gas drilling (1994-2.009) are c ha racteri zed. y: 1. Population loss 2: Smaller increases in real personal income Pennsylvania counties with :conventional gas production ( 1991 - 2005) s how similar trends, ,r � ; z Popuiation Change - 1990.2008 Population Decline New York State andSelactedCuuntyGroups New York Gas-producing counties have been losing population faster than adjacent counties and much faster E ; than upstate NY as a whole. =1 Population Decline Pennsylvania Gas Counties 1n.Pennsylvania began losing.population in the.mid•90's, ►whereas population in adjacent comparison Bounties leveled off but did not decline.' The top 3 gas producing counties lost an even-higher proportion of their population. ,t IN om Population Change 1990- 2008' Pennsylvania and`Seleeted Couttty Groups t 3 Total heal Income • % Change 1990.2008 Personal xncome Greg More Slowly in NY Gas- Producing G1LIr11 B etween 1990 a nd 2008 • 108% average growth In real personal income ;��:' a 1.990-2008 for Non- c +y � � E �` Metro New York State ; G sFkadunngCounlisa AdijetolCosn €' 101% average growth Per.Cap to Income % Change 1990-20178 For Adjacent Counties 130% lx% • 99% average.growth for '*% ... � 110 10 top Gas Counties ' _ . t �! 97% average growth for J h I top three gas - producing counties (Chautauqua, Chemung, Steuben) � t. - GaaPrai€uting Caundar. Adla:.ffnlCauntiss `�a Edae 3reat+� R�3ulEU. � :Ti:nn':n�Syz�n�o�r�Ye.�rrb�rii �'';� f 11114COMeS G rOW. M ore lowty in Gies - ro tseinq Pennsylvania Counties Compared to all non- Metropolitan counties, gas counties in NnnsyNania grew more Slowly .in real personat income, and .slightly faster in per capita income; But compared to adjacent counties, gas counties grew much mote siawiy in hoth total and pr capita Income, Real Personal Income Growth 1990 -2008 a }. . i, �falrre{� R ��cn�tea Per Capita Income Change 1990.2008 ti 14' +: { fr S14R sr m «ns;: Hza U 5, fk€�I+a,iv� ,:,,im ❑ 7A A:�DS Po�P r,yta�l �sr�s � � a3 � 1F When compared with peer counties, 26 counties in Western States that have at least 7% of their total jobs in resource extraction industries show.* o Less economic diversity Less ability to attract investment in note - extraction industries, such as retirement communities and t They modestly outperformed their peer counties in growth in earnings per job and per capita income. t ;.: i .ra.. luc foils a }. . i, �falrre{� R ��cn�tea Per Capita Income Change 1990.2008 ti 14' +: { fr S14R sr m «ns;: Hza U 5, fk€�I+a,iv� ,:,,im ❑ 7A A:�DS Po�P r,yta�l �sr�s � � a3 � 1F When compared with peer counties, 26 counties in Western States that have at least 7% of their total jobs in resource extraction industries show.* o Less economic diversity Less ability to attract investment in note - extraction industries, such as retirement communities and t They modestly outperformed their peer counties in growth in earnings per job and per capita income. t ;.: i So. as Natural Gas. Drilfing Expands, What Places Are Likely to Benefit? How will the economic development benefits of expanded natural gas drilling in U5 shale gas plays be distributed nationally? Where will the "good" long-term jobs develop? �z , Rmtot U,6: i V430kt hoe * [ i Of pl Texas � fP US Natural Gas Jobs by.NAICS "Super Sector" Catego(Y Average U.S: Wage Texas Proportion OMU of Jobs Natural Resources Natural Gas Job Growth v5..Wago Growth in Texas and U.S." 53% (Direct + Indirect + Value-added Jobs) $118,768 27 1 16 Construction $50,07 36% Wholesale & Retail Trade $38,837 46 1 /4 Manufacturing $74,409 46% mop. $59,454 rA% low 553,035 46 0 /6 Leisure & Other Services $23,951 43% Miscellaneous $27,15$ 46% z Growth Rate US Natural Gas Jobs by.NAICS "Super Sector" Catego(Y Average U.S: Wage Texas Proportion OMU of Jobs Natural Resources 51114,624 53% Transportation & Willies $118,768 27 1 16 Construction $50,07 36% Wholesale & Retail Trade $38,837 46 1 /4 Manufacturing $74,409 46% FIRE & Leasing $59,454 rA% Information & Professional Services 553,035 46 0 /6 Leisure & Other Services $23,951 43% Miscellaneous $27,15$ 46% A Summary of Preliminary Findings 1. We should plan for an .accelerated, short-term production cycle. A Summary of Preliminary Findings 2. We must better understand what will impact the pace and scale of drilling to predict how natural gas drilling will affect royalties, revenue, and jobs. . The costs to local government are significant, Depending on the pace and scale of drilling, local governments may not have the capacity to respond to these new demands. Effective state policies to mitigate negative effects on local communities and to deal with environmental impacts can make a difference. S Y Summary of Preliminary Findings 4. Long-term economic development from shale gas drilling is uncertain. Long -term economic development will depend on the ability of NY and PA to c apture private expenditures and public revenues in conjunction with money flowing into the states, Policy matters! Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling. What Does it Mean for Economic Development? For further information on our work, contact: Susan Christopherson Department of City and Regional Planning Cornell University 607-255-8772 smc23 @corneli:edu ON; The Project Funders The Project Team We are grateful for the generous support ofi Susan Riha The Perk Foundation ' Kieran Donaghy Rod Howe The Heinz Endowments David Kay ' Ned ftighlor The Cornell Center for a Isaac Argentineau Sustainable Future ° Javier. Perez Burgos • Jeffrey Jac uet . Tom Knipe • Viv U • Jack Lowe • Lydia Morken • Shan Rah CJ Randall • Andy Rumbach • Sam Scoppetton.e Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling. What Does it Mean for Economic Development? For further information on our work, contact: Susan Christopherson Department of City and Regional Planning Cornell University 607-255-8772 smc23 @corneli:edu ON; Cornell University t Deparhnent of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Preliminary Assessment of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Natural Gas obtained by Hydraulic Fracturing Robert W. Howarth David R. Atkinson Professor of Ecology & Environmental Biology, Cornell University (17 March 2070 Draft) Natural gas is being widely advertised and promoted as a clean burning fuel that produces less greenhouse gas emissions than coal when burned. While it is true that less carbon dioxide is emitted from burning natural gas than from burning coal per unit of energy generated, the combustion emissions are only part of story and the comparison is quite misleading. A complete consideration of all emissions from using natural gas seems likely to make natural gas far less attractive than other fossil fuels in terms of the consequences for global rearming. There is an urgent need for a comprehensive assessment of the full range of emission of greenhouse gases from using natural gas obtained by high- volume, slick water hydraulic fracturing (HVSWHF, or "hydrofracking "). I am aware of no such analysis that is publicly available. Some information suggests that one or more assessments may have been conducted by industry groups, but if so these are available only to industry on a confidential basis. If such assessments exist, they have not been subjected to external, unbiased scientific review. A first attempt at comparing the total emissions of greenhouse gas emissions from HVWWHF- obtained natural gas suggests that they are 2.4- fold greater than are the emissions just from the combustion of the natural gas. This estimate is highly uncertain, but is likely conservative, with true emissions being even greater. When the total emissions of greenhouse gases are considered, HVSWHF- obtained natural gas and coal from mountain -top removal probably have similar releases, and in fact the natural gas may be worse in terms of consequences on global warming. Greenhouse gas emissions from HVSWHF- obtained natural gas are estimated to be 60% more than for diesel fuel and gasoline. These numbers should be treated with caution. Nonetheless, until better estimates are generated and rigorously reviewed, society should be wary of claims that natural gas is a desirable fuel in terms of the consequences on global warming. Far better would be to rapidly move towards an economy based on renewable fuels. Recent studies indicate the U.S. and the world could rely 100% on such green energy sources within 20 years if we dedicate ourselves to that course. See Jacobson & Delucchi (2000 A Path to Sustainable Energy by 2030, ,Scientific American 301: 58 -65. Presentation of assumptions and uncertainties behind estimates: Considering the release daring combustion alone, greenhouse gas emissions from burning natural gas average 13.7 g C of CO per million joules of energy compared to 18.6 for gasoline, 18.9 for diesel fuel, and 24.0 for bituminous coal (U. S. Department of Energy: http://www,eia.doe Additional emissions of greenhouse gas occur during the development, processing, and transport of natural gas (due to the use of fossil fuels to build pipelines, truck water, drill wells, make the compounds used in drilling and fracturing, and treat wastes, and the loss of carbon - trapping forests). I am aware of no rigorous estimate for these additional greenhouse gas emissions, but they appear likely to equal at least one third of those released during combustion (4.5 g C of CO per mill ion joules of energy). For comparison, the greenhouse gas emissions from obtaining, processing, and transporting diesel fuel and gasoline are in the range of 8% (Howarth et al. 2009: http : / /cit).cornel.l.edu /biofuels / ), or perhaps 1.5 g C of CO per million joules of energy. Note that as fossil fuel energy resources become more diffuse and difficult to obtain (as is gas in the Marcellus Shale), the energy needed to extract them and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with this effort go up substantially. The leakage of methane gas during production, transport, processing, and use of natural gas is probably a far more important consideration. Methane is by the far the major component of natural gas, and it is a powerful greenhouse gas: 72 -times more powerful than is CO per molecule in the atmosphere (Table 2.14 in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Report (AR4), Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis. littp://www.ipec.ch/publications and data/ publications i ec fourth assessment report w 1 rel2orlthe physical science_basis.htm ). Note that this comparison of the global alarming potential of methane with CO is based on a 20 -year assessment time, the factor decreases to 25 -fold for for an 100 -year assessment tune, The shorter time with the higher relative global warming potential is the appropriate one, if one is concerned about the effects of methane during the time a natural gas field is developed, and for the few decades after production in the field ends. Since methane is such a powerful greenhouse gas, even small leakages of natural gas to the atmosphere have very large consequences on global warming. The most recent data I could find for the US (from 2006) suggest a leakage rate from the oil and gas industry of an amount of methane equal to 1.5% of the natural gas consumed (based on leakage data reported in EPA (2008) Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990 — 2006 and consumption data from the U.S. Department of Energy: http: / /www.eia. doe. gov / pub /oil__g_as/ natural g_as/ data_, publications /naturaleas._ monthly /currellttl pdf /table_02.pdf This leakage rate is roughly equal to that estimated by the EPA in 1997 ( http: / /p2pUs.net /ref /07/06348.pdf However, as noted by Andrew Revkin in the New York Times in October 2009, the actual leakage is not well known, as monitoring is quite limited, and "government scientists and some industry officials caution that the real figure is actually higher (htt : / /www.n times .corn /2009 /10115 /business /ener - environment /15degrees.htmi? r^ 2& scp- 1& sq= natural %20gas %201eaks%20tanks &st =cse If we assurne a 1.5% leakage rate, this would have a greenhouse gas warming potential equal to 14.8 g C of CO per million joules of energy. This would be additive to the emissions during combustion (13.7 g C of CO per million joules of energy) and to the emissions associated with obtaining and transporting the natural gas (very roughly estimated above as 4.5 g C of CO per million joules of energy). Total greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas from hydraulic fracturing may, therefore, be equivalent to 33 g C of CO per roil lion joules of energy. For diesel fuel or gasoline, the total greenhouse gas emissions are equivalent to approximately 20.3 g C of CO, per million joules of energy. The comparison with coal is difficult, as the energy needs and greenhouse gas emissions from mining and transporting the coal are not well known. As a first cut, it may mare sense to assume that these are roughly equal to one third of the emissions from direct combustion, as we have done with natural gas. If so, total emissions from coal would be equivalent to 319 g C of CO per million joules of energy, or eery slightly less than the estimate for the natural gas. ndall for Climate Change Research a provisional assessment of Shale gas. climate change and environmental impacts A research report by The Tyndall Centre University of Manchester Tyndall Centre Manchester Tyndall Centre UEA Anthony Footitt with Sustainable Grange Co- operative Steven In Fiona Nicholls Report commissioned by The Co- operative January 2011 (Final) Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2077 (FINAL) orovisional assessment of climate change and environmental impacts A research report by The Tyndall Centre University of Manchester Tyndall Centre for Climate Change research University of Manchester Manchester M60 1QD Cdr Ruth flood, Dr Paul Gilbert Ms !Maria Shanmina and professor Kevin Anderson Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research University of Cast Anglia Norwich NR4 7TJ Mr Anthony F'ootitt Sustainable Change Go- operative Inn ®space Minshull House, Chorlton Street Manchester M1 3 Y Dr Steven Glynn and Ms Fiona !Nicholls Contacts Environment: Greenhouse gas emissions — production: Greenhouse gas emissions W scenarios: January 2011 (Final) Anthony Footitt a.footitt@uea.ac.uk Paul Gilbert p.j.gilbertC@i Steven Glynn s.glynn cr sustainable- change.co.uk Page 2 l 2 i ! * Ce I re for 0imato Chango Research www,tyndall.ac.uk Introduction....................................................... ..............................8 1.1 Background ..................................................................... ..............................8 1.2 Study objectives ............................................................. ............................... 9 1.3 Structure of the report .................................................... .............................10 2. Shale gas production and reserves .......................... ..... .... .......... A 1 2.1 Overview... ......... — ....................... ................................... -- ....... --- ....... 11 2.2 Shale gas production processes .................................... .............................11 2.3 Shale gas production and reserves in the US...... ....... ............................... 27 2.4 Development of shale gas in the UK .............................. ..................:..........34 3. Estimation of GHG implications of shale gas. .... .............. ....... ... 37 3.1 Introduction .................................................................. ............................... 37 3.2 GHG emissions - gas from shales verses conventional sources.. ............... 37 3.3 Potential impact of shale gas use on global emissions ............................... 48 4, Human health and environmental considerations... .... ---- ......... 53 4 .1 Introduction .................................................................. ............................... 53 4.2 Pollution Impacts .......................................................... ............................... 54 4.3 Water consumption ...................................................... ............................... 69 4.4 Other impacts of and constraints on shale development ............................. 69 . Co nclusions ..................................................... .............................71 5.1 Background .................................................................... .............................71 5.2 GHG emissions.... .... ............................. ........ ............ ..................... 72 5.3 Environmental Impacts of shale gas production ............. .............................74 5.4 Final comment ................................. ............................... ............................. 76 References.................................. ............ ................................... .... ,.....79 Annex1 .................................................. ............................... i -v Page 3 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) Figure 2.1, Schematic diagram of hydraulically fractured horizontal well ® not to scale ....... 12 Figure 2.2: Schematic diagram of horizontal wells drilled from a single multi -well pad ........13 Figure 2.3: Illustration of the arrangement of arrays of multi -well pads over target formations .............................................................................................................. .............................14 Figure 2.4: Horizontal well casings and tubing - note that the diagram depicts a well with all possible casings. Not all of the casings or tubing are present in most cases ......................18 Figure 2.5: A well site during a single hydraulic fracturing operation ...... .............................19 Figure 2.6: Major US shale basins ....................................................... ............................... 28 Figure 2.7: Growth in US shale gas production 1990 -2008 (US EIA AEO, 2010a) .............. 31 Figure 2.8: US shale gas production 2000 -2035 (US EIA AEO, 2010a and 2010b) ............. 31 Figure 2.9: US natural gas supply 2000 -2035 (US EIA AEO, 201Oa).. ................................ 32 Figure 2.10: US primary energy consumption and role of shale gas 2000 -2035 (US EIA AEO, 2010a) .........................:........................... ............................... ...... .. ........... ............. 33 Figure 2.11: US primary energy consumption of coal and shale gas 2000 -2035 (US EIA AEO, 2010a) ........................................................................................ ............................... 34 Figure 3.1: Shale gas production in the UK under four different scenarios .......................... 49 Table 2.1: Shale gas technological milestones (New York State, 2009) .............................13 Table 2.2: Well casings. ............................... ........ ......... ........ ......................... ...... 16 Table 2.3: Types of fracturing fluid additives ....................................... ............................... 20 Table 2.4: Summary of mechanical operations prior to production (New York State, 2009) 23 Table2.5: Truck visits ......................................................................... ............................... 24 Table 2.6: Summary of resources (no refracturing) ............................. ............................... 25 Table 2.7: Summary of resources for re- fracturing scenario ................ ............................... 26 Table 2.8: Resource requirements to deliver 9bcm /year for 20 years (10% of UK gas consumptionin 2008) ........................................................................... ............................... 27 Table 2.9: Summary of estimates of technically recoverable shale gas resources (various sources) ............................................................................................... ............................... 29 Table 2.10: Technically recoverable US natural gas resources, January 1, 2008 (bcm) .... .. 30 Table 2.11: Changes to proved reserves of dry natural gas by source (bcm) ...................... 30 Table 2.12: Change in US primary energy source 2008 -2035 (EIA, 2010a) ........................ 33 Table 3.1: Comparison of vertical well depth of example shale reserves compared to conventionalsites ................................................................................ ............................... 39 Table 3.2: Key additional emissions associated with shale gas extraction ........................... 43 Table 3.3: Estimated CO emissions/TJ of energy extracted per well lifetime .................... 44 Table 3.4: Comparison of gas iniyially in place and production rate for US sites (ALL Consulting, 2008) and for the UK (©ECC, 2010) .................................. ............................... 45 Table 3.5: Average gas recovered per well, Texas ............................... ............................... 46 Table 3.6: Direct emissions from natural gas and coal compared to the additional emissions associated with extracting natural gas from shale ................................ ............................... 48 Table 3.7: Outcomes of UK scenarios .................................................. ............................... 50 Table 3.8: Outcomes of the global scenarios ....................................... ............................... 51 Table 4.1: Flowback fluid waste generated at varying levels of shale development........,... 58 Table A.1: Chemical constituents of products used in fracturing fluid (table uses information from http : / /ecb.jrc.ec.europa.eu) ............................................................. ............................... i Table A.1: Chemical constituents of products used in fracturing fluid (coat) ...........................il Table A.1: Chemical constituents of products used in fracturing fluid (cost) ............... '" ........... iii Table A.2: Analysis of flowback Fluid composition (information from New York State (2009) .iv Page 4 Tye trial * entre W Climate Change Research mm.tyndall.ac.uk Executive Summary This report, commissioned by The Co- operative, provides a provisional review and assessment of the risks and benefits of shale gas development, with the aim of informing The Co- operative's position on this 'unconventionai'fuel source. The analysis within the report addresses two specific Issues associated with the extraction and combustion of shale gas. Firstly, it outlines potential UK and global greenhouse gas (CHC) emissions arising from a range of scenarios building on current predictions of shale gas resources. Secondly, it explores the health and environmental risks associated with shale gas extraction. It should be stressed that a key issue in assessing these issues has been a paucity of reliable data. To date shale gas has only been exploited in the US and, while initial estimates have been made, it is difficult to quantify the possible resources in other parts of the globe, including the UK. Equally, information on health and environmental aspects is of variable quality and only now is there any systematic effort being undertaken to better understand these issues. Therefore, while every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in the report, it can only be as accurate as the information on which it draws. It is clear however, that while shale gas extraction, at a global level, does not involve the high energy and water inputs at the scale of other unconventional fuels, such as oil derived from tar sands, it does pose significant potential risks to human health and the environment. Principally, the potential for hazardous chemicals to enter groundwater via the extraction process must be subject to more thorough research prior to any expansion of the industry being considered. Additionally, while being promoted as a transition route to a low carbon future, none of the available evidence indicates that this is likely to be the case. It is difficult to envisage any situation other than shale gas largely being used in addition to other fossil fuel reserves and adding a further carbon burden. This could lead to an additional 11 ppmv of CO2 over and above expected levels without shale gas — a figure that could rise if more of the total shale gas resource were to be exploited than envisaged in the scenarios. This would be compounded if investment in shale gas were to delay the necessary investment in zero and very low carbon technologies. Key conclusions: general Evidence from the US suggests shale gas extraction brings a significant risk of ground and surface water contamination and until the evidence base is developed a precautionary approach to development in the UK and Europe is the only responsible action. The depth of shale gas extraction gives rise to major challenges in identifying categorically pathways of contamination of groundwater by chemicals used in the extraction process. An analysis of these substances suggests that many have toxic, carcinogenic or other hazardous properties. There is considerable anecdotal evidence from the US that contamination of both ground and surface water has occurred in a range of cases. This has prompted the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) to launch a research programme to improve understanding of this risk (timetabled to provide initial results towards the end of 2012). Action has also been taken at State level, for example, on 11 Page 5 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2 011 (FINAL) December 2010 the New York State Governor issued an Executive Order requiring further review and analysis of high - volume hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale and cessation of fracturing until 1 July 2011 at the earliest. The analysis in this report clearly demonstrates that the risks associated with the cumulative impact of drilling sufficient wells to provide any meaningful contribution to the UK's energy needs cannot be dismissed, however low they might be at the individual well level. Given the requirement for EU member states to apply the precautionary principle, shale gas exploitation should be delayed until at least after the EPA has reported and, depending on the findings, perhaps longer. There is little to suggest that shale gas will play a key role as a transition fuel in the move to a low carbon economy. Measured across their respective lifecycles the CO emissions from shale gas are likely to be only marginally higher than those from conventional gas sources. Nevertheless, there is little evidence from data on the US that shale gas is currently, or expected to, substitute, at any significant level for coal use. By contrast, projections suggest it will continue to be used in addition to coal in order to satisfy increasing energy demand. if carbon emissions are to reduce in line with the Copenhagen Accord's commitment to 2°C, urgent decarbonisation of electricity supply is required. This need for rapid decarbonisation further questions any role that shale gas could play as a transitional fuel as it is yet to be exploited commercially outside the US. In addition, it is important to stress that shale gas would only be a low- carbon fuel source if allied with, as yet unproven, carbon capture and storage technologies. If a meaningful global carbon cap was established then the impact of a price of carbon could facilitate some substitution of coal for shale gas in industrialising (non -Annex 1) countries. Without a meaningful cap on emissions of global GHGs, the exploitation of shale gas is likely to increase net carbon emissions. In an energy - hungry world, where GDP growth continues to dominate political agendas and no effective and stringent constraint on total global carbon emissions is in place, the exploitation of an additional fossil fuel resource will likely increase energy use and associated emissions. This will further reduce any slim possibility of maintaining global temperature changes at or below 2°C and thereby increase the risk of entering a period of `dangerous climate change'. If uptake of shale gas were to match that used in the global scenarios associated increases in emissions would result in additional atmospheric concentration of CO2 of 3 -11 ppmv by 2050. Rapid carbon reductions require major investment in zero - carbon technologies and this could be delayed by exploitation of shale gas. The investment required to exploit shale gas will be substantial. In relation to reducing carbon emissions this investment would be much more effective if targeted at genuinely zero- (or very low) carbon technologies. If money is invested in shale gas then there is a real risk that this could delay the development and deployment of such technologies. Key conclusions: specific to the UDC Requirements for water in shale gas extraction could put considerable pressure on water supplies at the local level in the UK. Shale gas extraction requires high volumes of water. Given that water resources in many parts of the UK Page 6 T f d [I o Centre for Climate Ct)ange RosearCh www.lyndall. are already under pressure, this water demand could bring significant and additional problems at the local level. Exploiting shale gas within the UK is likely to give rise to a range of additional challenges. The risk of aquifer water supply contamination by the hazardous chemicals involved in extraction is likely to be a significant source of local objections. Additionally, the UK is densely populated and consequently. any wells associated with shale gas extraction will be relatively close to population centres. The proximity of such extraction will give rise to a range of local concerns, for example. drilling will require many months if not years of surface activity leading to potentially intrusive noise pollution; high levels of truck movements during the construction of a well -head will have a major impact on already busy roads, and the considerable land -use demands of shale gas extraction will put further pressure on already scarce land -use resources. Page 7 Shale gas: a provisional assessment January 2091 (FINAL.) tE 1 I .1 Background With conventional natural gas reserves declining globally shale gas has emerged as a potentially significant new source of `unconventional gas'. In the United States (US), production of shale gas has expanded from around 7.6billion cubic metres (bcm) in 1990 (or 1.4% of total US gas supply) to around 93bcm (14.3% of total US gas supply) in 2009 (EIA, 2010b). Energy forecasts predict that shale gas is expected to expand to meet a significant proportion of US gas demand within the next 20 years. In large measure this expansion is possible because of significant advances in horizontal drilling and well stimulation technologies and refinement in the cost - effectiveness of these technologies. `Hydraulic fracturing' is the most significant of these new technologies'. This new availability and apparent abundance of shale gas in the US (and potentially elsewhere) has led some to argue that shale gas could, in principle, be used to substitute (potentially) more carbon intensive fuels such as coal in electricity generation. On this basis it has been argued that expanding production of shale gas could represent a positive transitional step towards a low carbon economy in the US and potentially elsewhere and it has been referred to as a 'bridging fuel'. Whether shale gas is able to provide such benefits, however, depends on a number of factors including the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity (or carbon footprint) of the novel extraction process required in the production of shale gas and how this compares with other primary energy sources (such as natural gas or coal). As an unconventional source of gas, requiring additional inputs and processes for different rates of (gas) return, it cannot simply be assumed that 'gas is gas' and that the GHG intensity of (unconventional) shale gas is similar to that of (conventional) gas and, by the same token, significantly less than fuels such as coal. This is an aspect that, to date, has not been considered in detail and, accordingly, it is not immediately clear what the impact of a switch to unconventional shale gas will be on GHG emissions. In addition to outstanding questions concerning the magnitude of any potential GHG benefits of shale gas (or otherwise), the drilling and hydraulic fracturing technologies required for shale gas production also bring with them a number of negative environmental impacts and risks. Various concerns have been raised about environmental and human health risks and other negative impacts associated with processes and technologies applied in the extraction of shale gas. These include: surface and groundwater contamination associated with chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing process and the mobilisation of sub - surface contaminants such as heavy metals, organic chemicals, and naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORMS); hazardous waste generation and disposal; resource issues including abstraction of significant quantities of water for hydraulic fracturing processes; and land use, infrastructure and landscape impacts. The environmental risks associated with hydraulic fracturing in particular have risen in prominence in the US. There ' htip: / /www.api.org/ policy / explorationl hydraulicfracturing /shale - gas.ofm Page 8 T n a °Centre for C(inia(o Change Research w vAy.1ynda11.ac,uk have been a number of incidents and reports of contamination from shale gas developments and the process has, since March 2010, been the subject of a detailed US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) investigation and research programme into the safety and risk implications that is expected to provide initial results towards the end of 2012. Some state regulators are moving towards moratoria on hydraulic fracturing while risks are assessed. In New York State, for example, on 3 August 2010 the State Senate passed a Sill to suspend hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of natural gas or oil until 15 May 2011 (and to suspend the issuance of new permits for such drilling). On 11 December 2010, the New York State Governor vetoed the Sill and issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to "conduct further comprehensive review and analysis of high - volume hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale ". The Executive Order requires that high - volume, horizontal hydraulic fracturing would not be permitted until 1 July 2011 at the earliest. Clearly, then, the potential environmental CHG benefits that may (or may not) be gained from developing shale gas are also associated with a number of environmental risks and costs that need to be considered alongside as part of a complex risk - cost - benefit equation. In addition to the direct costs, risks and (potential) benefits from the development of shale gas there is also the potential for indirect costs from investing in and developing shale as a 'bridging fuel'. Here there is the potential for development of shale to divert attention and investment away from the renewable energy solutions that are the basis for a low carbon economy. 9.2 Study objectives As part of its continuing work on 'unconventional fuels', The Co- operative has commissioned this short study to provide a review and assessment of the risks and benefits of shale gas development to inform its position on the issue. It is looking for information both generally and also more particularly for the UK (and within the EU) where there is some (as yet limited) interest in the possibilities for the future gas supply from shale reserves and some exploration activity. The overall objective is to draw on available information (in particular from the US, where shale gas production is growing rapidly) to consider the potential risks and benefits of shale gas and reflect on development of shale reserves that may be found in the UK. As such, issues for consideration in the study include: • the likely carbon footprint (i.e. lifecycle emissions) of shale gas relative to other primary energy sources such as coal, and conventional natural gas; • the magnitude of known resources and the likely contribution to total atmospheric CO2e from extracting and burning recoverable shale gas reserves; and • key environmental risks and impacts associated with shale gas development including: water consumption; ground and surface water contamination from 2 http:/ Yyosemite, epa .gov /opaladmpress.nsf /0/BA591 EE.790C58D30852576EA004MAD Page 9 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) hydraulic fracturing chemicals and other contaminants; and any other issues that may be of concern from a UK sustainability perspective. 1.3 Structure of the report Section 2 of the report describes shale gas production processes and considers development and production of reserves in the US. It also discusses activity on shale gas in the UK. Section 3 considers the GHG implications of shale gas development. Section 4 reviews and assesses environmental impacts and risks associated with shale development and the cumulative impacts and issues of delivering a significant volume of shale gas in the UK. Section 5 summarises and draws conclusions concerning the risks, costs and benefits of shale development in the UK in particular. Page 10 Tyndall e for Climate Change Research vNAOyndall.ac.uk 2.1 Overview Gas shales are formations of organic -rich shale, a sedimentary rock formed from deposits of mud, silt, clay, and organic matter. In the past these have been regarded merely as relatively impermeable source rocks and seals for gas that migrates to other deposits such as permeable sandstone and carbonate reservoirs that are the target of conventional commercial gas production. With advances in drilling and well stimulation technology (originally developed for conventional production), however, unconventional' production of gas from these, less permeable, shale formations can be achieved. Development and combined application of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing have unlocked the potential for production of gas from these 'tighter' less permeable shale formations and, as noted in Section 1, to date the most rapid and significant development of shale gas and associated processes has been in the US. There, shale gas production has expanded from around 7.6bcm in 1990 (or 1.4% of total US gas supply) to around 93bcm (14.3% of total US gas supply) in 2009 (EIA, 2010b), Based on US experience, this section provides detail on the modern processes involved in the production of shale gas and an overview of estimated reserves and levels of historical (and future) production in the US. It also provides information on the known status of any reserves and reserve development in the UK and EU, where development of shale gas is in its very earliest and exploratory stages. 2.2 Shale gas production processes 2.2.1 Introduction to shale gas processes As noted above, horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing are the two technologies that, in combination with one another, deliver the potential to unlock tighter shale gas formations. Hydraulic fracturing (also known as 'fracking') is a well stimulation technique which consists of pumping a fluid and a propping agent ('proppant') such as sand down the wellbore under high pressure to create fractures in the hydrocarbon - bearing rock. These fractures start at the injection well and extend as much as a few hundred metres into the reservoir rock. The proppant holds the fractures open, allowing hydrocarbons to flow into the wellbore. Between 15% and 80% of the injected fluids are recovered to the surface (US EPA, 2010). Directional /horizontal drilling allows the well to penetrate along the hydrocarbon bearing rock seam, which may be less than 90m thick in most major US shale plays. This maximises the rock area that, once fractured, is in contact with the wellbore and, therein, maximises well production in terms of the flow and volume of gas that Page 11 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) can be obtained from the well_ Figure 2.1 illustrates a hydraulically fractured horizontal well. Dri king Water Muff 0a; . Fracture Stages Except for the use of specialised downhole tools, horizontal drilling is performed using similar equipment and technology as vertical drilling and, indeed, the initial drilling stages are almost identical to vertical wells typically used in conventional gas production. Other than the vertical portion of drilling and the final production well head, however, development and extraction processes differ between conventional gas and unconventional shale gas production. Whilst some conventional gas wells have been stimulated using hydraulic fracturing methods, hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling is more of an absolute requirement for shale wells to be sufficiently productive to provide a financial return. The requirement to use horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing also results in differences in the distribution of wells above the target formations, and the processes involved in shale production have developed over time to increase efficiency of operations. As shown in Table 2.1, from the earliest experiments with shale gas in the early 20' century, the modern process has developed into one typified by the 3 It should be noted that Figure 2.1 illustrates particular points and does not represent potential overground impacts. Page 12 for Climate Change Research vrvo tyndaltac.uk Multi -well pads Horizontal drilling from multi -well pacts is now the common development method employed in, for example, ongoing development of Marcellus Shale reserves in the northern Pennsylvania. Here a 'well pad' is constructed typically in centre of what will be an array of horizontal wellbores similar to that shown in Figure 2.2. It is reported that up to sixteen but more commonly six or eight wells are drilled sequentially in parallel rows from each pad, each well typically being around 5 -8m apart. Each horizontal wellbore may typically be around 1 -1.5km in lateral length but can be more. On the left is the drilling unit, with approximate well paths shown (well bores will actually curve). Above is a close -up showing individual wells 5 -8m apart. Page 13 clustering of several wells on 'multi -well' pads, horizontal drilling from each well and multi -stage 'slickwater` fracturing. . -` f On the left is the drilling unit, with approximate well paths shown (well bores will actually curve). Above is a close -up showing individual wells 5 -8m apart. Page 13 clustering of several wells on 'multi -well' pads, horizontal drilling from each well and multi -stage 'slickwater` fracturing. Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) Multiple arrays of multi-well pads As the array of wells drilled from. each well pad is able to access only a discrete area of the target formation, shale gas development also requires an array of well pads arranged over the target formation (see, for example, Figure 2.3 In terms of spacing of well pads, New York State (2009) identifies a maximum spacing of nine pads per square mile (2.6km This is equivalent to around 3.5pads /km In the UK, Composite energy has estimated that 1- 1.5pads /km should be sufficient in a UK setting Key sources of difference ,between conventional gas and unconventional shale gas production processes Owing to the differences in production processes between unconventional shale gas production and conventional gas production from permeable reservoirs, there are accompanying differences in the level of effort, resource use and waste generated. 4 htip://www.theengineer.co.uk/in- depth /the- big- storylunlock- the -rock- cracking the - shale - gas - ch allenge/1 003856 .article# S It should be noted that Figure 2.3 illustrates particular points and does not represent potential overground impacts. s http: / /www.composite- energy .co.uk /shale- challenges.htmi Page 14 for 01mate Change Research www.lyndaffac.uk Accordingly, whilst the gas produced from shale is broadly identical to that produced using conventional methods, there are some significant differences. The remainder of this section (Section 2.2) provides a detailed description of the processes involved in the development of shale wells charting the construction of well pads, through drilling, hydraulic fracturing, production and eventual plugging and decommissioning of the well. This provides information on what is involved in development and production from construction of well pad though to decommissioning. 2.2.2 Pre- production - Initiation and drilling phase Well pad construction As described above, horizontal drilling from multi -well pads is now the common development method with six or eight wells drilled sequentially from a single pad. Each pad requires an area sufficient to accommodate fluid storage and equipment associated with the high - volume fracturing operations as well as the larger equipment associated with horizontal drilling. According to New York State (2009), an average sized multi -well pad is likely to be 1.5 -2ha in size during the drilling and fracturing phase, with well pads of over 2ha possible. Average production pad size (it partial reclamation occurs) is likely to average 0.4- 1.2ha. Drilling Vertical drilling depth will vary based on target formation and location and, typically, wells will be drilled vertically through rock layers and aquifers to a depth of about 150m above the top of a target layer formation whereupon, a larger horizontal drill rig may be brought onto the location (where separate equipment for vertical and horizontal portions of the wellbore are being used) to build angle for the horizontal portion of the wellbore (known as `kicking off'). The vertical portion of each well, including the portion that is drilled through any fresh water aquifers, will typically be drilled using either compressed air or freshwater mud as the drilling fluid. In contrast to vertical sections, horizontal drilling equipment that uses drilling mud may be used. For such equipment mud is needed for: • powering and cooling the downhole motor used for directional drilling; • using navigational tools which require mud to transmit sensor readings; • providing stability to the horizontal borehole while drilling; and • efficiently removing cuttings from the horizontal hole. Some operators may also drill the horizontal bore on air, using special equipment to control fluids and gases that enter the wellbore (New York State, 2009). Page 15 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) In terms of cuttings, a single well drilled vertically to a depth of 2km and laterally by 1.2km would generate around 140m of cuttings. A six well pad will, then, generate around 830m of cuttings. For comparison, a conventional well drilled to the same depth (2km) would generate around 85m Well casings ® Depth of surface casing in relation to aquifers: whilst most states require the surface casing to extend to below the deepest aquifer, some do not. A Ground Water Protection Council (GWPC, 2009) survey of 27 States found that 25 required the surface casing to extend below the deepest aquifer; Cementing in of surface casing: a method known as 'circulation' may be used to fill the entire space between the casing and the wellbore (the annulus) from the bottom of the surface casing to the surface. Here, cement is pumped down the inside of the casing, forcing it up from the bottom of the casing into the space between the outside of the casing and the wellbore. Once a sufficient volume of cement to fill the annulus is pumped into the casing, it is usually followed by pumping a volume of fresh water into the casing to push cement back up the Conventional wells are not clustered on multi -well pads and so there are likely to be differences in the number and distribution of wells per unit gas produced. Page 16 I I ly ndl °Centre for Climate Change Research vrww.lyndall.ac.vk annular space until the cement begins to appear at the surface. According to GWPC (2009), circulation of cement on surface casing is not a universal requirement and in some states cementing of the annular space is required across only the deepest ground water zone but not all ground water zones; • Blowout prevention: once surface casing is in place, some (but not all) states may require operators to install blowout prevention equipment (BOPS) at the surface to prevent any pressurized fluids encountered during drilling from moving up the well through the space between the drill pipe and the surface casing (Worldwatch, 2010); • Cementing in of production owing: GWPC note that, although some states require complete circulation of cement from the bottom to the top of the production casing, most states require only an amount of cement calculated to raise the cement top behind the casing to a certain level above the producing formation As noted in the GWPC report, there are a number of reasons why full cement circulation is not always required including the fact that, in very deep wells, the circulation of cement is more difficult to accomplish as cementing must be handled in multiple stages which can result in a poor cement job or damage to the casing if not done properly; and • Well tubing: a few states also require the use of well tubing inserted inside the above described casings. Tubing, like casing, typically consists of steel pipe but it is not usually cemented into the well. Figure 2.4 illustrates a horizontal well constructed with casing and production tubing. 8 For example, in Arkansas, production casing must be cemented to two - hundred -fifty feet above all producing intervals. Page 17 Shale gas; a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) 2.2.3 Pre- production - hydraulic fracturing phase As has already been described, hydraulic fracturing consists of pumping a fluid and a propping agent ('proppant') such as sand down the wellbore under high pressure to create fractures in the hydrocarbon - bearing rock. These fractures start at the injection well and extend as much as a few hundred metres into the reservoir rock. The proppant holds the fractures open, allowing hydrocarbons to flow into the wellbore after injected fluids (flowback water) are recovered and so to the surface. Figure 2.5 shows a well site during hydraulic fracturing. Page 18 ALL OX'SIM -9 MH A`qA to Via'@ i ll "Centre for Climate Chan47o Resuareh www.tynda)l,ac.uk Fracturing fluid The composition of the fracturing fluid varies from one product to another and the design of the fluid varies depending on the characteristics of the target formation and operational objectives. However, the fracturing fluid used in modern slickwater fracturing is typically comprised of around 98 % water and sand (as a proppant) with chemical additives comprising 2% (GWPC, 2009b). A description of the role of different chemical additives is provided in Table 2.3. The identity and toxicity profile Page 19 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) of chemical constituents is not well publicised (or known) but is discussed in more detail in Section 4. The fracturing procedure is carried out sequentially (one well after another) and often in multiple stages for each well. A multi -stage procedure involves successively isolating, perforating the production casing (when present) and fracturing portions of the horizontal wellbore starting with the far end (or toe) by pumping fracturing fluid in and maintaining high pressure. A multi -stage fracturing operation for a 1.2km lateral well typically consists of eight to 13 fracturing stages. In terms of pressures applied, New York State (2009) identifies that anticipated Marcellus Shale fracturing pressures range from 5,000psi (345bar) to 10,000psi (690bar) -- equivalent to around 170 -350 times the pressure used in a car tyre. It is also suggests that, before perforating the casing and pumping fracturing fluid into the well, the operator pumps water or drilling mud to test the production casing to at least the maximum anticipated treatment pressure. Test pressure may exceed the maximum anticipated treatment pressure, but must remain below the casing's internal yield pressure. The last step prior to fracturing is installation of a wellhead (referred to as a "frac tree ") that is designed and pressure -rated specifically for the fracturing operation. As well as providing the mechanism for pumping and controlling fluid pressure, the frac tree incorporates flowback equipment to handle the flowback of fracturing fluid from Page 20 Fracturing procedure Twidall, ° Centre fir Ctimate Change Research vi imfyndafl.ac.uk the well and includes pipes and manifolds connected to a gas -water separator and tanks. Water and chemical additive requirements Each stage in a multi -stage fracturing operation requires around 1,100- 2,200m of water, so that the entire multi -stage fracturing operation for a single well requires around 9,000- 29,0000 (9- 29megalitres) of water and, with chemical additives of up to 2% by volume, around 180 -58Om of chemical additives (or 180- 580tonnes based on relative density of one). For all fracturing operations carried out on a six well pad, a total of 54,000 - 174,OOOm (54- 174megalitres) of water would be required for a first hydraulic fracturing procedure and, with chemical additives of up to 2% by volume, some 1,000- 3,5000 of chemicals (or 1,000- 3,500tonnes based on relative density of one). As such, large quantities of water and chemical additives must be brought to and stored on site. In terms of source water, local conditions dictate the source of water and operators may abstract water directly from surface or ground water sources themselves or may be delivered by tanker truck or pipeline. New York State (2009) reports that liquid chemical additives are stored in the containers and on the trucks on which they have been transported and delivered with the most common containers being 1 -1.50 high- density polyethylene (HDPE) steel caged cube shaped. Water and additives are blended on site in a truck mounted blending unit. Doses are used to transfer liquid additives from storage containers to the blending unit or the well directly from the tank truck. Dry additives are poured by hand into a feeder system on the blending unit. The blended fracturing solution is immediately mixed with proppant (usually sand) and pumped into the wellbore. Fluid return Once the fracturing procedure itself is completed, fluid returns to the surface in a process stage referred to as `flowback'. Flowback fluid recovered from wells is reported to be between 9% and 35% of the fracturing fluid pumped from horizontal Marcellus wells in the northern tier of Pennsylvania range but US EPA (2010) notes that "estimates of the fluids recovered range from 15 -80% of the volume injected depending on the site ". Accordingly, each well on a multi -well pad will generate between 1,300 — 23,OOOm of flowback waste fluid containing water, fracturing chemicals and subsurface contaminants mobilised during the process, including toxic organic compounds, heavy metals and naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORMs). Similarly, any flowback fluid that is not recovered remains underground where there is concern that it is, or may become, a source of contamination to other formations including aquifers. Volumes remaining underground are equivalent to the inverse of volumes recovered, i.e. 1,300- 23,000m%ell. Page 21 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) Approximately 60% of the total flowback occurs in the first four days after fracturing and this may be collected via: • unchecked flow through a valve into a lined pit; • flow through a choke into a lined pit; and/or • flow to tanks. Storage of flowback water allows operators to re -use as much of it as possible for future fracturing operations, for example, in other wells on the well pad. This would require dilution with freshwater and application of other treatment methods necessary to meet the usability characteristics. It is not known what level of water re -use is possible and this is likely to vary from one situation to another. The dimensions and capacity of on -site pits and storage tanks are likely to vary but, based on volumes calculated above, total capacity would have to be in excess of the expected volumes of flowback water from a single well fracturing operation, namely between 1,300- 23,00Om One operator reports a typical pit volume of 750,000galions (2,900m). Based on a pit depth of 3m, the surface footprint of a pit would be around 1,00Om (0.1ha). Owing to the high rate and potentially high volume of flowback water, additional temporary storage tanks may need to be staged onsite even if an onsite lined pit is to be used. Based on the typical pit capacity above, this implies up to around 20,OOOm of additional storage capacity for flowback water from one fracturing operation on a single well (New York State, 2009). In terms of overall flowback, water volume for a six well pad is suggested to be 7,900 to 138,OOOm /pad for a single fracturing operation, with fracturing chemicals and subsurface contaminants making up to 2% or 100- 2,7OOm Approximately 60% of the total flowback occurs in the first four days after fracturing, continuing and tailing off over a period of two weeks or so. 2.2.4 Pre- production - duration of pre - production surface operations and transport requirements Table 2.4 summarises operations, materials, activities and typical duration of activities prior to production from a multi -well pad. Based on the duration of activities, the total pre - production duration of activities for a six well multi -well pad is 500- 1,500days of activity, assuming no overlap between activities (in practice, there is some limited potential for overlap). Page 22 Tyndall° entre for ChMole Change Research www.tyndatt.ac.uk Page 23 Operation Materials and Equipment Activities Duration Access Road Backhoes, bulldozers and Clearing, grading, pit construction, Up to 4 and Well Pad other types of earthmoving placement of road materials such weeks per Construction a ui ment. as ge )textile and gravel. well ad Vertical Drilling rig, fuel tank, pipe Drilling, running and cementing Up to 2 Drilling with racks, well control surface casing, truck trips for weeks per Smaller Rig equipment, personnel delivery of equipment and cement. well; one to vehicles, associated Delivery of equipment for horizontal two wells at a outbuildings, delivery trucks. drilling may commence during late time stages of vertical drillin . Preparation Transport, assembly and setup, or 5 -30 days per for Horizontal repositioning on site of large rig and well Drilling with ancillary equipment, Larger Ri Horizontal Drilling rig, mud system Drilling, running and cementing Up to 2 Drilling (pumps, tanks, solids control, production casing, truck trips for weeks per gas separator), fuel tank, well delivery of equipment and cement, well; one to control equipment, personnel Deliveries associated with hydraulic two wells at a vehicles, associated fracturing may commence during time outbuildings, deliver trucks. late stages of horizontal drilling. Preparation Rig down and removal or 30 -60 days for Hydraulic repositioning of drilling equipment. per well, or Fracturing Truck trips for delivery of temporary per well pad if tanks, water, sand, additives and all wells other fracturing equipment. treated during Deliveries may commence during one late sta es of horizontal drilling. mobilisation Hydraulic Temporary water tanks, Fluid pumping, and use of wireline 2 -5 days per Fracturing generators, pumps, sand equipment between pumping well, including Procedure trucks, additive delivery stages to raise and lower tools approximately trucks and containers, used for downhole well preparation 40100 hours blending unit, personnel and measurements. Computerized of actual vehicles, associated monitoring. Continued water and pumping outbuildings, including additive delivery. computerised monitoring equipment. Fluid Return Gas /water separator, flare Rig down and removal or 2 -8 weeks per ( "Flowback ") stack, temporary water tanks, repositioning of fracturing well, may and Treatment mobile water treatment units, equipment; controlled fluid flow into occur trucks for fluid removal if treating equipment, tanks, lined concurrently necessary, personnel pits, impoundments or pipelines; for several vehicles. truck trips to remove fluid if not wells stored on site or removed by i eline. Waste Earth moving equipment, Pumping and excavation to Up to 6 Disposal pump trucks, waste transport empty /reclaim reserve pit(s). Truck weeks per trucks. trips to transfer waste to disposal well pad facility. Well Cleanup Well head, flare stack, brine Well flaring and monitoring, Truck 0.5 -30 days and Testing tanks. Earthmoving trips to empty brine tanks. per well equipment. Gathering line construction may commence if not done in advance. Overall duration of activities for all operations (prior to production) for a six 500 -1,500 well multi -well pad da s Page 23 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) 2.2.5 Production phase Production Once drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations are complete, a production wellhead is put in place to collect and transfer gas for subsequent processing via a pipeline. Production from a well on a given well pad may begin before other wells have been completed. In terms of production volumes, an operator postulated long -term production for a single Marcellus well in New York State (New York State, 2009): • Year 1 -- Initial rate of 2,800Million cubic feet (Mcf) /d declining to 900 Mcf /d • Years 2 to 4 — 900 Mcf /d declining to 550Mcf /d • Years 5 to 10 — 550 Mcf /d declining to 225Mcf /d • Year 11 and after — 225 Mcf /d declining at 3% /year Re-fracturing As can be seen from the production from a well, production tails off significantly after five years or so. It is reported in a number of documents (including New York State, 2009) that operators may decide to re- fracture a well to extend its economic life. This may occur within five years of completion but may be less than one year or greater than ten and may occur more than once for the same well. Page 24 New York State (2009) also provides estimates of truck visits to the site. These are summarised in Table 2.5 giving trips per well and per well pad (based on a six well pad). This suggests a total number of truck visits of between 4,300 and 6,600 of which around 90 % are associated with the hydraulic fracturing operation. Tynda l °Centre for Climate Change Aosearch www.Lyndaff ac. uk It is difficult to make generalisations concerning re- fracturing other than that, where it occurs, the same procedures, equipment, resources and waste water will be generated. 2.2.6 Well plugging and decommissioning When the productive life of a well is over, or where if has been unsuccessful, wells are plugged and abandoned. Proper plugging is critical for the protection of groundwater, surface water bodies and soil_ Well plugging involves removal of downhole equipment. Uncemented casing in critical areas must be either pulled or perforated, and cement must be placed across or squeezed at these intervals to ensure seals between hydrocarbon and water - bearing zones. Downhole cement plugs supplement the cement seal that already exists from the casings described earlier (New York State, 2009). Intervals between plugs must be filled with a heavy mud or fluid. For gas wells, in addition to the downhole cement plugs, a minimum of 15m of cement must be placed in the top of the wellbore to prevent any release or escape of hydrocarbons or brine. 2.2.7 Resource consumption to deliver the equivalent 10% of UK gas consumption Page 25 Tables 2.6 and 2.7 summarise the data provided in the discussion above concerning the activities and resources required for development of shale gas pads for no- refracturing and refracturing scenarios respectively. Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) Much of the discussion above concentrates on the activities occurring at individual wells and multi -well pads (based on six wells per pad). Shale development to deliver significant volumes of gas, however, will require multiple wells and well pads. Based on typical volumes of single well production given in Section 2.2.5, it is possible to calculate the minimum number of wells and well pads necessary to deliver sustained annual production (over a period of 20 years) equivalent to 10% of the UK's annual consumption (annual gas consumption in the UK in 2008 was around 90bcm). This has been achieved by calculating how may wells would need to be online in Year 1 to achieve 9bcm output (based on production in the first year), how many additional (new) wells would need to come online in Year 2 to counteract the decline in output from those that came online in Year 1, how many new wells would need to come online in Year 3 to counteract the decline in those that came online in Years 1 and 2, etc. over a 20 year period. In terms of the lifetime of a well, productivity decreases very rapidly over the first 5 years. An analysis of Barnett shale wells (Berman, 2009), for example, suggests that the average lifetime of horizontal shale well is only around 7 years (and that the mode is 4 years). As such, it has been assumed that wells are no longer economical in years 8 onwards and production ceases. B For the refracturing scenario it has been assumed that 50% of wells are fractured once and outputs from these are 25% higher than unfractured wells. Page 26 Teal °Centre for Climate Change ResearCh wwv, (yndall.ao. uk The rapid decline in production from one year to the next means that new wells and well pads need to be constantly developed to sustain output at 9bcm /year. Over a 20 year period, between 2,600 and 3,000 wells (or around 430 to 500 well pads) would need to be developed to deliver sustained annual output equivalent of 9bcm /year. Table 2.8 provides the total resources required to deliver this quantity. The total land area covered by the required level of shale development is also estimated. Here, as identified in Section 2.21, distribution of 1.25 -3.5 pads /km over the shale formation is required and this range has been applied to the number of pads required to deliver the 9bcm /year. These figures can be compared with the fact that only 2000 conventional onshore wells have been drilled in the UK (DECC, 2010). 2.3 Shale gas production and reserves in the US 2.3.1 Estimated US reserves of shale gas To date, the most rapid development, and indeed only really significant development, of shale gas processes and resource extraction has been in the US where shale gas production has expanded from around 7.6bem in 1990 (or 1.4% of total US gas supply) to around 93bcm (14.3% of total US gas supply) in 2009 (EIA, 2010b). As illustrated in Figure 2.6, shale basins are spread across a number of states in the US. Page 27 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) proved — estimated quantities that analysis of geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions; and technically recoverable — resources in accumulations producible using current recovery technology but without reference to economic profitability. Technically recoverable resources themselves consist of: proved reserves — as defined above; interred reserves — that part of expected ultimate recovery from known fields in excess of cumulative production plus current reserves; and undiscovered technically recoverable resources -- located outside oil and gas fields in which the presence of resources has been confirmed by exploratory drilling. They include resources from undiscovered pools within confirmed fields when they occur as unrelated accumulations controlled by distinctly separate structural features or stratigraphic conditions. 10 http: / /www.eia. doe, gov /oiaf /aeo/ assumption /oil_gas__footnotes,html Page 28 :nase�e:a:,y {hL:r,�xiennarrna akzc »asag cn �n iun vasr.rr �s� d<aueds ilf= xiHS{. S8 1tE {x A. OAG Estimates of the size of the overall US reserve are divided into and defined in terms of those reserves that arei°: T ndall" entre for Climates Chaepv Research mmiyndall.eauk Estimates of CIS technically recoverable reserves A number of estimates have been made of the size of the technically recoverable shale gas resource in the US and these are summarised in Table 2.9 supplemented with US Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates in the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Annual Energy Outlooks, along with an estimate from the 2011 Annual Energy Outlook early release overview. Depending on both publication source and year, estimates vary considerably primarily due to no assessment of some areas along with smaller variations between estimates for assessed areas. As might be expected for such a relatively new resource, estimates have been revised upwards year on year. As is demonstrated by the annual federal assessments undertaken by the EIA, the upward trend is rapid and the estimates indicate a threefold increase in the estimate of technically recoverable reserve between 2008 and 2010 inclusive, while the early release of the 2011 figures sees an increase of over 100% on the 2010 estimate. This clearly suggests that the full potential volume of the resource is highly uncertain and is likely to increase in future. As noted above, estimates of technically recoverable resources comprise 'proved', 'inferred' and 'undiscovered technically recoverable resources'. The figure from the EIA 2010 assessment (EIA, 2010x) of 10,432bcm of technically recoverable reserve (in Table 2.9) is broken down by region in Table 2.10 . " As an early release overview, EIA (2010b) does not contain all the information to found in a full report. Hence it is not possible to fully update all the figures and tables. Page 29 Publication Date Shale Gas bcm USGS National oils and gas assessment* 2002 2,407 2003 National Petroleum Council Gas Stud * 2003 991 2008 Clear skies Mean* 2008 7,767 2009 Clear Skies Max* 2008 23,837 ICF Assessment* 2008 10,913 Energy information Administration: Supporting materials for the 2008 Annual Energy Outlook 2008 3,539 Energy Information Administration: Supporting materials for the 2009 Annual EneEgyOutlook 2009 7,568 Energy Information Administration: Supporting materials for the 2010 Annual Energy Outlook 2010 10,432 Energy information Administration: Annual Energy Outlook 2011, early release overview 2010 A 23,427 As noted above, estimates of technically recoverable resources comprise 'proved', 'inferred' and 'undiscovered technically recoverable resources'. The figure from the EIA 2010 assessment (EIA, 2010x) of 10,432bcm of technically recoverable reserve (in Table 2.9) is broken down by region in Table 2.10 . " As an early release overview, EIA (2010b) does not contain all the information to found in a full report. Hence it is not possible to fully update all the figures and tables. Page 29 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) Data from Table 2.10 suggest that total proved US shale gas resource is 617bcm, representing some 6% of the total technically recoverable reserve. However, the annual EIA assessments of US Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Natural Gas Liquids Reserves 12 revise this upwards to 974bcm for the end of 2008 and 1,716bem for the end of 2009. Clearly the updates to the technically recoverable reserve in EIA (2010b) will further affect this. These changes are summarised in Table 2.11. The revisions upwards again illustrate the rapidly changing context of shale gas and estimation of total shale gas reserves. 2.3.2 Historical and projected future production and consumption of shale gas EIA AEO for 2010 provides data on consumption of shale gas (as well as other fuels and sources of energy) in the US and also projects future resource use up to 2035. Historical and Current Shale Gas Production Figure 2.7 provides data on the growth in the production of shale gas in the US from 1990 -2008 taken from EIA (2010a) 12 http: / /www.eia.doe.gov/ oil_ gas /natural—gas / data_ publications /crude_oil_natura(_gas_ reserves /cr.ht ml, November, 2010. 13 As mentioned previously EIA (2010b) provides updated figures for 2009 of 93bcm (14.3% of total US gas supply), however as an early release report it does not update all the figures from EIA (2010x). Therefore this figure reflects data from EIA (2010x). Page 30 Proved US reserves T nda l]'Cen re for Gliniaie ciian�e Research wv+w.tyndall.ac,uk 45.0 40,0 35.0 a 30.0 25.0 20.0 15,0 10.0 5.0 0.0 7.0% 6.0% 5.0% —Gas Shale (bcm) 4.0% 3,0% -Gas Shale (% of total US Gas Supply) 2.0% 1.0% 0.0% EIA projec tions for future production and consumption to 2035 Figure 2.8 shows EIA data on actual production and projections to 2035 for both EIA (201 Oa) and the updated figures from EIA (201 Ob). 350 3aa � zsn zoo V_ .L3 wi V 150 to 100 so 0 ,20 Page 31 0 H N m er M u3 n W M o H N m'r M W n co rnrnmazrncn a,m mo�000000000 L i 0 r4 ( d Ql Ql d N O O O P P P g Q rw e - a N H H H H H -J r{ N N N N N N N N N Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) In the projections, expansion in shale gas is accompanied by contractions in other gas supplies including conventional and imports. Figure 2.9 shows historical and anticipated supply of natural gas and the contribution of gas by source to 2035 taken from ElA (2010a). This suggests an increase in the contribution of shale gas to overall gas supply from around 6% in 2003 to around 24% in 2035. 1=1A (2010b) suggests that this will change to 45% of overall gas supply by 2035 600 C V e 500 a :W u 400 :xa 3 v 3flf1 MO 200 100 0 * Alaska Gds Shale Coalbeci foetitatte hall lassociatecl Conventional Non associate([ offshore AD Gas (o11/ ©ffslaoyej Net Imports F1A projections also predict the overall primary energy mix to 2035. Figure 2.10 shows historical and anticipated US primary energy consumption and the contribution of shale gas to 2035 . 14 Figure 2.9 has not been updated to take account of the updated figures in EIA (2010b). 15 Figure 2.9 has not been updated to take account of the updated figures in E 1 (201ob). Page 32 2000 2005 2010 2015 .2020 .2025 2030 2035 120 100 :3 80 F— m e n 60 Cf 40 20 0 2000 =� Renewables M Shale Gas Siafuels Liquids Q Natural Gas (non shale) VA Nuclear Coal Table 2.12 summarises percentage changes in primary energy sources in the US EIA data plotted in Figure 2.10. As can be seen from the table, EIA predict that overall annual energy consumption is projected to rise by 15% by 2035 with the main changes being in shale, biofuels and, to a much lesser extent, renewables. The role of coal within the overall mix drops by only 1% by 2035 but actual consumption increases by 12% by the same year. Based on the EIA projections set out in Figure 2.11 1s , the best that one could (optimistically) argue is that shale gas may curb the rate of growth in coal, consumption of which is still set to Increase by 12% by 2035. In relation to the assumption that shale gas could be a bridging fuel as a transitional step to a low carbon economy, the EIA data suggests that, even if shale GHG " Figure 2.9 has not been updated to take account of the updated figures in EIA (2010b). Page 33 for Climate Change Research www.tynda11 a c, u k 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2471 (FINAL) intensity was substantially lower, substitution of coal, for example, does not appear to be the intention. ........................... ......... 35 ...... .. 30 25 20 15 3 10 5 0 2.4 Development of shale gas in the UK 2.4.1 Shale potential in the UK Shale Gas Coal At present there are no shale developments in the form of well pads and horizontal shale wells in the UK. There is, however, ongoing preliminary exploration of deposits with a view to further development. According to the British Geological Survey (BGS) ", the UK has abundant shales at depth but their distribution is not well known. BGS is investigating the location, depth and properties of the shale as well as the processes that lead to accumulations of gas. According to the December 2010 report by BGS on behalf of the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECO, 2010), "the UK shale gas industry is in its infancy, and ahead of drilling, fracture stimulation and testing there are no reliable indicators of potential productivity' (p.1). However, making some assumptions and applying analogies with similar producing shale gas plays in America, BGS estimates UK shale gas reserve potential at 150bcm. At the same time BGS note that the US analogies used to produce this estimate may ultimately prove to be invalid, adding a number of caveats including " http: / /www,bgs.acluktresearch/ energy /energy_exploitation.htmi Page 34 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 ndal] entre for Ctmate Champ nosearch wv fi-1f 1l -'A. that the gas content of UK shale deposits is unknown, that environmental impacts of the processes are likely to limit development and that, in contrast to the US (where landowners benefit financially from developments), in the UK there are fewer /no local people with any vested interest in the success of projects. Clearly, at present, estimates of the size of the UK's gas reserves do not include shale gas. UK gas reserves are categorised as follows: Proven: reserves which on the available evidence are virtually certain to be technically and commercially producible, i.e. have a better than 90% chance of being produced; Probable: reserves which are not yet proven, but which are estimated to have a better than 50% chance of being technically and commercially producible; and s Possible: reserves which at present cannot be regarded as probable, but which are estimated to have a significant but less than 50% chance of being technically and commercially producible. For comparison with the BGS 150bcm estimate, according to ®BCC' the central estimate of gas reserves remaining based on proven plus probable reserves now stands at 601bcm. proven gas reserves (remaining) at the end of 2008 (when gas production for the year was 68bcm) stand at 292bcm. At the maximum level, remaining gas reserves, based on a total of proven, probable and possible reserves, are 907bcm. 2.4.2 Shale developments in the UK Despite the lack of knowledge concerning the nature and location of shale deposits in the UK, there are the beginnings of activity and interest in the development of shale resources in the UK and also in other parts of Europe. Known activity in the UK is comprised of the following: Cuadrilla Resources In November 2009 planning permission for an exploratory drill site at Preese Nall Farm, Weeton, Preston Lancashire (Eastings: 337500, Northings: 4366.00 PR4 3HT) was granted to Cuadrilla Resources by Fylde Borough Council. Communication with the Council and the Environment Agency suggests that no environmental assessment was required but that plans for the drill were developed in conjunction with groundwater protection officers at the Agency. According to the planning application and other documentation, the purpose of the exploratory drill is to identify whether the formation can produce gas at economic levels and, if the results prove positive, any further development will be subject to a further planning application. 18 httpsJ/ www .og.decc,gov.uk/information /bb_ updates /chapters /reserves_index,htm Page 35 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) According to the most recent Activity Update Report (7 December 2010), drilling at Preese Hall was completed on 8 December 2010 and the rig is to be relocated to a second drilling site at Grange Hill (some 15km from Preese Hall) where drilling will commence in January 2011. A full hydraulic fracturing test at the Preese Hall site is expected to commence in January 2011. Preparations for a third exploratory well at Anna's Road are underway and a planning permit was approved on 17 November 2010. In addition to resources in the UK, Cuadrilla possesses resources in Holland, Poland, Hungary and Czech Republic and has a total resource of approximately 0.9 million hectares. Drilling is due to commence in Holland in 2011 following completion of Grange Hill and fracturing in Hungary is also scheduled for early 2011. Island Gas Limited Island Gas Limited (IGL) identifies itself as "a coal bed methane (CBM) company seeking to produce and market methane gas for industrial and domestic use from virgin coal seams within its onshore UK acreage„ 20 IGL has ownership interests ranging from 20 -50% in eight Petroleum and Exploration Development Licences ( "PEDLs ") and 50% ownership of three onshore blocks held under one seaward petroleum production licence (SPPL) in the UK. These Licences cover a gross area of 1,000km . On 15 February 2010, the company announced that it had identified a significant shale resource within its acreage. The reserves identified (using existing borehole logs in the locality) potentially extend over 1,195km with an expected average thickness of 250m. These shales are understood to be hydrocarbon bearing as they have been locally demonstrated to be the source rock for hydrocarbons in the Liverpool Pay area. IGL has now identified independent consultants to review the hydrocarbon potential of these shales and the potential to produce gas and will be reporting findings once work is complete. Composite Energy Composite Energy was initially focused solely on CBM but also has shale resources and conventional oil and gas within its current license portfolio and expects to add to that potential in 2010 -11. Composite reports that it has identified shale potential within its licenses and is working to establish approaches to shale operations in a UK and European context t9 http: / /member.afraccess. corn / media? id= CMN://2A616426 &filename =20 1 0 1 207 /AJL 01130036.pdf 20 http: / /www.igasplc.com/ 21 http: / /www. composite- energy.co.uk/our- history.html rage 36 Tyndall (or ChMille Change R65 @Bich w lyndallaauk Estimation of GHG implications shale gas 3.1 Introduction This section responds to three key questions: 1) How much energy and GHG emissions are associated with the extraction and processing of shale gas compared to gas derived from conventional sources? 2) Assuming there are additional GHG emissions associated with the extraction of natural gas from shale, do these additional emissions outweigh the direct emissions savings from combusting natural gas rather than coal? 3) What contribution could the combustion of shale gas make to UK and global emissions? There is limited verifiable data available to answer these questions in detail. Instead, an attempt has been made to highlight the GHG emissions associated with key production points for shale gas that are additional to any processes required for utilising conventional sources of gaspoints. The analysis is based on non -peer reviewed data from a limited number of site measurements. The GHG data is therefore subject to high level uncertainty and may change significantly over time as the industry develops. 3.2 GHG emissions - gas from shales verses conventional sources This section provides an overview of the additional CO2e emissions associated with extracting natural gas from shale compared to a conventional source. There is limited publicly available information that is suitable for carrying out an in -depth life cycle assessment of shale gas compared to conventional gas extraction. As in the case of conventional gas sources, the size of the emissions associated with extraction is dependent on the attributes of the reservoir. Due to these variations and inconsistent information a direct comparison between shale versus a conventional well is not recommended. It is assumed that the combustion of natural gas emits the same amount of C 0 whether it comes from shale or conventional sources. In the UK, natural gas extracted from gas shales is also likely to use the same distribution methods as that from conventional sources, and is therefore subject to the same distribution losses. The main point of difference between the GHG emissions associated with shale compared to conventionally sourced gas lie in the extraction and production processes. The purpose of this section is therefore to quantify the amount of greenhouse gases released during the main stages of the extraction process per well, which are unique to shale gas sites. Data on expected emissions from extraction at the Marcellus Shale in the US is drawn from a report by the New York State Department of Page 37 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 201 f (FINAL) Environmental Conservation (2009) supplemented with guidance from others (Al Armendariz, 2009; Worldwatch, Institute 2010; HIS CERA, 2010). As discussed in Section 3.2.2, the main difference between extracting from shale versus a conventional reservoir is the horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing processes, which are essential to the successful extraction of gas. A potential additional point of departure for the two forms of extraction is the transportation of water and chemicals to the well site for hydraulic fracturing and the removal of this waste water /chemical mix after fracturing. 3.2.1 'Additional' emissions associated with the extraction from shale on a per well basis The extraction of natural gas from conventional sources and shale reservoirs on land -based wells follow many of the same procedures as outlined in Section 2,2. Emissions during extractions can be divided into three main sources: 1) Combustion of fossil fuels to drive the engines of the drills, pumps and compressors, etc, required to extract natural gas onsite, and to transport equipment, resources and waste on and off the well site; 2) Fugitive emissions are emissions of natural gas that escape unintentionally during the well construction and production stages; and 3) Vented emissions result from natural gas that is collected and combusted onsite or vented directly to the atmosphere in a controlled way. This section focuses on the first of these, as this is the primary difference between shale and conventional sources. Fugitive and vented emissions of methane will depend on the control measures and operational procedures employed at each site. Emissions during well pad construction The main sources of GHG emissions from these steps are from the transport fuels used to transport drilling equipment and materials to the site, and onsite equipment used to provide power to operations. This step is common to both conventional and non - conventional sources. Part of the rig setup is the 'prime mover' that provides power to the rig. Prime movers are usually powered by diesel but engines running on natural gas or petrol are also available. Alternatively, rigs may be powered by electricity, produced onsite with a gas or petrol reciprocating engine or sourced directly from the grid. The size of prime mover depends on the depth required to be drilled and ranges from 500hp for shallow drilling rigs to over 3,000hp to drill to depths of below 6,000m (Naturalgas.org, 2010). Emissions associated with these stages will depend on the depth required for drilling and the number of wells drilled per site (see Section 2.2.2). Page 38 1 Tyndalf for Climate Change Research MW Emissions from drilling As noted in Section 2.2.1 the initial drilling stages for gas shales are almost identical to vortical wells typically used in conventional gas production. Table 3.1 provides a comparison of the depths of conventional and shale wells in the US, however, the available data does not give a clear indication of whether shale is typically deeper or shallower than conventional sources. The recent DECC report states that one of the key criteria for successful shale gas sites in the USA is a well depth from the surface ranging between 1,000- 3,500m (DCC, 2010). For the purposes of this study, emissions associated with vertical drilling are assumed to be similar for both shale and conventional sources. It should be noted that while some conventional gas wells have been stimulated using hydraulic fracturing methods, hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling is an absolute requirement for shale wells. The emissions associated with the horizontal drilling are, without more specific data, assumed to be the same as that emitted during vertical drilling. ARI (2008) assume diesel fuel consumption in vertical well drilling of 1,5gallons (5.7litres) /ft drilled 22 . This figure would equate to an emission factor of 15kg CO2 /ft drilled (49kg CO2 /m), The additional fuel required to employ horizontal drilling is site specific. Assuming the same emissions from vertical drilling, additional horizontal drilling of between 300 - 1,500m (ALL Consulting 2008) could lead to an extra 15- 75tonnes CO being emitted compared to a conventional well that does not use horizontal drilling. Figures from Marcellus Shale suggest a lateral length of 1- 1.5km, this equates to 49- 73.5tonnes CO at that site. 22 www.arb-da-gov/ei/areasrc/Ccosmeth/att_l_fuel_combustion—for _pelroleum_prodiction.doc). Page 39 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) Pre production — hydraulic fracturing phase It is in this stage where one of the main sources of additional emissions required for extracting gas from shale compared to conventional sources can be found. The core source of onsite emissions is due to the blending of fracturing materials (pumping from storage vessels of water, chemicals and sand) followed by the compression and injection of the fracturing material into and out of the well. Currently, much of this will be carried out by diesel engines, however, alternative lighter fuels or electricity could also be used to reduce emissions during this stage. New York State (2009) reports the emissions from the use of high - pressure volume pumps based on average fuel usage for hydraulic fracturing on eight horizontally drilled wells in the Marcellus Shale 2 . The total fuel use given is 29,000gallons of diesel fuel, equating to 325tonnes CO2 /well. In metric, this equates to 110,0001itres diesel fuel and 295tonnes CO2 /well. During the completion stage, transportation is required to and from the site of the chemicals and water used for fracturing. All require clean up and /or storage post use. INGAA Consulting (2008) and www.Naturalgas -org (2010) suggest up to 3.5million gallons (13.2million litres) of water are required per well for hydraulic fracturing with existing technologies, and New York State (2009) give a figure of between 9- 29million litres /well. Emissions associated with the use of water and chemicals will depend on the water source and type of chemicals used, which are often site - specific, depending on the geology of the formation and are commercially confidential. Conventional sites may use hydrochloric acid to enhance recovery rates Waste water or `brine' disposal is an additional burden for shale gas reservoirs, as noted in Section 2.2.2 estimates of the fluids recovered range from 15 -80% of the volume injected depending on the site (US EPA, 2010). In the US, many operators inject the waste liquid from fracturing into saline aquifers, this is not the only option and increasingly, water recycling is likely to be used. A number of pilot projects at Barnett Shale have recycled water for use in further fracturing; distilling and separating the water from the remaining brine onsite ALL consulting (2008b) citing Railroad Commission of Texas (2010). The heat required to recycle water using distillation methods is likely to be high given the large volume of liquid involved, however more innovative methods may reduce the energy intensity of this step. In the UK, access to water is not as restricted as some shale sites in the US and two broad options exist as to how water can be delivered to the shale site and waste water can be treated after fracturing. The choice of water use and disposal affect both the cost to the shale site owner and the GHG emissions released, and depends on three key factors: the duration of time that the water supply is to be required at a site; the location of site in comparison to reservoirs, rivers and raw water mains supply; and the volume of water required at the site. The first and perhaps preferable option is to use water from local reservoirs, rivers or raw mains supply and either transport it by truck or pump it depending on the specific 23 ALL Consulting, 2009, Table 11 p10 24 http: / /www.naturalgas.org /naturaigas /well — completion .asp Page 40 yndall °Centre for Climate Chaogo Research wvAY.1vnda11.ac.rjk location. This may require permission from local water authorities. Pumping will also have GHG emissions associated with it and may also require planning permission to put the pipework in place. After fracturing, the brine would be disposed of by transporting it by truck to a waste water treatment plant. The second option is to use potable water and either pump it from a local source or transport it by truck to the site. Potable water is more energy intensive to produce, more expensive and has higher GHG emissions associated with it. The brine could be cleaned on site and the water recycled for future hydraulic fracturing. This would mean less fresh potable water is required from the mains supply, reducing the overall energy intensity. However, chemicals and other wastes may still have to be transported to a waste water treatment site. In this report, the first option is considered, as it is deemed the most appropriate for the UK. Emissions from the transportation of fracturing materials have been estimated using the numbers of truck visits estimated per well (see Table 2.5), assuming water transported is from a source 30km away (60km round -trip by road to the shale site (with a 983.11grams CO /km emission factor (assuming the use of a Rigid HGV, motorway driving from National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory, 2010). Furthermore, the recovered brine (15 -80% of that injected) is assumed to be transported the same distance to a waste water treatment plant. At the plant, 0.406tonnes CO2 /million litres is released to the atmosphere when treating the brine (Water UK, 2006). Additional emissions during well production The final stage in natural gas extraction is to process and compress the gas for distribution. The chemical composition of the gas extracted from a shale is specific to the geology and comprises a mix of methane, other heavier hydrocarbons and CO2. The composition will part determine the energy and therefore emissions intensity of the production stage. During the production stage, heavier hydrocarbons, and CO2 if present, are removed and the remaining methane (or mix of gases according to national standards for the UK gas network) is compressed for distribution. The same steps are required whether the gas is sourced from a conventional site or from shale. The main difference in this stage will be the difference in the composition of gas evolved from shale versus conventional sites. There is conflicting commentary on this issue; "There is a paucity of data on the chemical composition of emerging unconventional natural gas plays.... Natural gas production from the Barnett and other emerging shale tends to be "wet', meaning that the ratio of heavier components (C2 or ethane and higher components such as propane and butane) to methane is high and the heating value is high. The CO content in shale gas tends to be low. An exception is the Antrim Shale in the Michigan Basin -- the biogenic source of the methane produces CO as well as methane. Page 41 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) The composition of Barnett Shale production varies significantly in terms of natural gas wetness and liquid yield across the productive area. The play exhibits a gradation from dry gas to wet gas, to oil and gas..... This change in composition can be correlated with thermal maturity as measured by vitrinite reflectance. The term thermal maturity refers to the level of alteration of a source bed in the process of forming oil and gas through geologic time. Vitrinite reflectance is a specific measure of thermal maturity. Areas of higher vitrinite reflectance in the eastern portion of the play are more thermally mature and have a dry gas with a lower heating content. Both the overall wetness of the Barnett and the lateral variability of wetness are significant in terms of natural gas processing infrastructure needs. This is because the liquids must be stripped from the gas before they can be accepted for long distance transport by transmission pipelines. Where existing gas processing capacity is not adequate, development of the gas resource may be restricted." (1NGAA, 2008) However, ALL (2008) cite that shale gas is typically dry gas of over 90% methane: "fn terms of its chemical composition, shale gas is typically dry gas composed primarily of methane (90% or more methane). While there are some shale gas formations that do produce gas and water, the Antrim and New Albany Shales being the largest examples, they are the exception based on data from those plays with active development" (Boyer et al, 2006). Summary assessment 1, shale versus conventional natural gas per well Table 3.2 provides an overview of the additional emissions associated with extracting gas from a shale reserve. To make a comparison with a conventionally sourced well, we assume all emissions would be equivalent with the exception of the processes involved in hydraulic fracturing and flowback stage. Furthermore, there may be additional fugitive emissions of natural gas during the hydraulic fracturing and flowback stage that are not. quantified. Any such emissions would need to be measured onsite and would be affected by the use or otherwise of measures to limit leakage. Page 42 Tyndall for CiiMate Change Research WWV,1 iyndailac uk Combustion Assum bons Data Source tonnes CO e Horizontal Drilling 15 -75 Horizontal drilling of 300- Fuel consumption from: 1500m; 18.6 litres diesel ALL Consulting (2008) used per metre drilled Emission factor from DUKES 2010 Hydraulic fracturing 295 Based on average fuel Cited from ALL and flowback usage for hydraulic Consulting "Horizontally fracturing on eight Drilled /high- Volume horizontally drilled wells in Hydraulically Fractured the Marcellus Shale The Wells Air Emissions total fuel use given is Data ", August 2009, 109777 litres of diesel fuel Table 11 p 10 by New York State (2009). Emission factor from Hydraulic fracturing lOUKES - Unknown 2010 chemical production Fugitive emissions - Unknown during fracturin Transportation of 26.2 --40.8 Based on HGV emission Emission factor from water factor of 983.11 g 00 /km NAEI (2010). Truck and 60km round tri numbers from Table 2.5. Brine transportation 11.8-17.9 Rased on HGV emission Emission.factor from factor of 983.11 g CO /km NAEI (2010). Truck and 60km roundj6p numbers from Table 2.5. Waste water 0.33 -9.4 Based on 9 -80% recovery Emission factor from treatment of 9 -29 million litres of Water UK - Towards water that is required per sustainability (2006). fracturing process and Water use and flow back emission factor 0.406t rates from Section 2.2.3. CO /ML treated Total per well 348 -438 Based on one fracturing p rocess a: a further potential source of additional emissions may be the production of chemical used in the fracturing process. However, the level of these emissions is difficult to ascertain as: conventional wells may also include various chemicals in drilling mud and any fracturing activities so claiming shale creates additional emissions via this route is problematic; and LCA data for these chemicals is highly specialised and is not typically publically available data. b: there may also be additional vented and /or fugitive emissions associated with the drill site and drill tailings however, there is no reliable data to enable these to be quantified. Furthermore, there is likely to be ventedifugitive emissions associated with conventional natural gas extraction, again with similar uncertainties. It should be noted that there are a number of technical solutions to reduce fugitive emissions and reduce the need for venting, which are available for both conventional and shale sites. 3.2.2 Comparison of shale with conventionally sourced natural gas per unit of extracted energy The significance of an additional 348- 438tonnes CO on the emissions intensity for the extraction of shale compared to conventionally sourced gas is dependent on the rate of return per well. Again this is site specific, the larger the volume of natural gas that is extracted per well, the lower the significance of the additional fracturing emissions is on the whole system. Page 43 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) The implications of the fracturing stage emissions on the overall emissions per Terra Joule (TJ) of energy extracted were estimated. We have used the above table of emissions per well and data from the literature for different shale well sizes. The emission rates should be treated with caution, as they are based on a number of assumptions many of which are based on findings for one shale gas field. The extent to which they are applicable to other shale gas reservoirs is unknown. The results in Table 3.3 of CO2e emissions/TJ of natural gas that is extracted from different reservoirs highlights the importance of the production rate on the overall impact of the additional hydraulic fracturing step. With a low production rate, the emissions evolved during extraction make a higher contribution to total emissions/TJ (with a boundary around emission sources as described above) and in the case of the shale, increase the emissions impact from fracturing. Additional emissions associated from fugitive sources during fracturing and the transportation on and off the site of fracturing materials would also increase the emissions. However, for a gas shale well with a high production rate (for example the Marcellus Shale given in Table 3.3), the overall impact of the emissions associated with the fracturing on emissions could be minimised. In addition there are a number of mitigation measures that can be taken (see Section 3.2.5) that can reduce the emissions from gas extraction further. 25 Given the assumption of a well life of 8 years (see Section 2.2.7) it has been assumed that the well is only refractured once. if the life of the well were to be extended further through additional fracturing then there would be additional emissions associated with each fracturing episode. This is further supported by DECC, which state in their report that retracturing could occur every 4 -5 years in successful wells (DECC, 2010). Page 44 Tyndal Centre for Chniate Change Research wvA0vnda11.ac.uk The gas initially in place (estimated measure of gas in a reservoir), and consequently reserves, is expected to vary from site to site, Table 3A summarises this along with the production rate per well for several gas shale basins. Note the size of the Marcellus shale basin compared to the other sites. DECC assume that by analogy with similar producing shale gas plays in America, the UK shale gas reserve potential Could be as large as 150 bcm (DECC, 2010). In terms of comparing the production rates in Table 3.4 to conventional gas sources, the literature provides some insights into the returns per well of different gas sources and their future direction. A report from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) suggest it is possible to extract far more of the gas initially in place (GIIP) from a conventional source compared to shale or similar formations (MIT, 2010). "Conventional resources generally exist in discrete, well-defined subsurface accumulations (reservoirs), with permeability values greater than a specified lower limit. Such conventional gas resources can usually be developed using vertical wells, and often yield economic recovery rates of more than 80% of the Gas Initially in Place (GIIP). By contrast, unconventional resources are found in accumulations where permeability is low. Such accumulations include "tight" sandstone formations, coal -beds, and shale formations. Unconventional resource accumulations tend to be distributed over much larger area than conventional accumulations and usually require well stimulation in order to be economically productive; recovery factors are much lower — typically of the order of 15% to 30% of G11P" (M iT, 2010). Page 45 s, a F a 7 shate Gas initially in place Reserves Estimated production Trillion bcm Tc# bcm Thousand cu cubic feet feet/well /day tcf us Barnett 327 9260 44 1250 338 9571 Faylleville 52 1470 41.6 1180 530 15008 Haynesville 717 20300 251 7110 1213 34349 Marcellus 1,500 42500 363 -500 --TO-3o0- 3100 87783 14200 Woodford 52 1470 11.4 323 415 11752 Antrim 76 2150 20 566 163 4616 New Albany 160 4530 19.2 544 N/A NIA UK 150 Weald 0.2 5.66 Wessexa 0.03 0.85 Pennine 4.7 133 Cambrian' 0,3 8.5 a Based on analogy with Antrim shale h productivity (47mmcf /km) in US (DECC, 2010) Based on analogy with Barnett shale productivity (268mmcflkm in US, but considered unlikely that Pennine productivity will match this (DECC, 2010) Based on analogy with Barnett shale productivity (20mmcf /km2) in US, but considers a conservative productivity for the Cambrian basin (DECO, 2010) In terms of comparing the production rates in Table 3.4 to conventional gas sources, the literature provides some insights into the returns per well of different gas sources and their future direction. A report from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) suggest it is possible to extract far more of the gas initially in place (GIIP) from a conventional source compared to shale or similar formations (MIT, 2010). "Conventional resources generally exist in discrete, well-defined subsurface accumulations (reservoirs), with permeability values greater than a specified lower limit. Such conventional gas resources can usually be developed using vertical wells, and often yield economic recovery rates of more than 80% of the Gas Initially in Place (GIIP). By contrast, unconventional resources are found in accumulations where permeability is low. Such accumulations include "tight" sandstone formations, coal -beds, and shale formations. Unconventional resource accumulations tend to be distributed over much larger area than conventional accumulations and usually require well stimulation in order to be economically productive; recovery factors are much lower — typically of the order of 15% to 30% of G11P" (M iT, 2010). Page 45 Shale gas: a provisional assessment January 2011 (FINAL) Evidently, the ultimate volume of gas initially in place in a reservoir is of key importance, "Estimated ultimate recoveries (FURs) of wells in continuous [e.g. shale] accumulations are generally lower than the EURs for wells in conventional gas accumulations "(US Geological Survey National Oil and Gas Resource Assessment Team, 1995) However comparisons made in 1995 (or even today) may not hold in the future, as the size of newly discovered conventional sources is reportedly declining, although the extent to which this is due to the increasing exploration of unconventional sources distorting the collated statistics is unclear as found by the US Geological Survey (2002): 'Average daily production of US gas wells peaked in 1971 at about 435 thousand cubic feet of gas /day /well (MCFG /D /W) and declined to about 160 thousand cubic feet per day per well in 1985 and continued at the 1985 level through 1999. The average gas well today produces one third that of gas wells producing in the early to mid 1970s. The decrease in well productivity may be partly due to increased drilling of continuous -gas accumulations which generally have lower FUR's than wells drilled in conventional gas accumulations. " The US Geological Survey's findings are supported by data from Texas reported by Swindell (1999) and updated in 2005. The information in Table 3.5 is taken from Swindell (2005) who examined the depletion rates of gas wells in Texas. The study highlights the decline in the gas recovered from gas wells in Texas between 1971 and 2005 and provides data on the first year decline rate (the rate at which production from a well declines from the 1 st to 2" d year of production) in 1971 as 10% compared to 61% in 2005. Similarly trends worldwide suggest a tendency towards smaller conventional gas finds that are more difficult to extract. Page 46 1 - \j Aida ' C e✓nt e !at CEEmale Change ResearCh wwv1. IvnrIaI1 ac i,k • The emissions from hydraulic fracturing are based on data from eight hydraulic fracturing processes at the Marcellus Shale, there is insufficient data as to whether the Marcellus experience is transferable to sites found in the UK; • The main determinant appears to be the rate of return per well, thus the larger the amount of natural gas that can be extracted from a shale well, the lower the contribution the fracturing process makes to the emissions/TJ of extracted energy, • Although the rate of return per well is not quoted for UK basins, it is thought that additional CO emissions per well would be at the higher end of estimates in Table 3.3 as UK reserve potential is low in comparison to the US basins outlined in Table 3.4; and • Making direct comparisons between shale and conventional gas sources into the future may not hold as conventional sources decline. From this it is possible to conclude that while emissions from shale gas extraction may be higher than for conventional gas extraction they are unlikely to be markedly 50. 3.2.3 Comparison of shale gas extraction emissions with the direct emissions from coal combustion The final question asked is at what point would the additional energy required to extract natural gas from shales outweigh the CO benefits that natural gas has over coal at the end user. To carry out the assessment the life cycle emissions should ideally be compared between the three sources, however, sufficient data is not available for this to be robust. The additional emissions associated with gas extraction from shale are compared to the direct emissions from the combustion of coal and natural gas (Table 3.6), The relatively small size of these additional emissions is dwarfed by the size of direct emissions associated with the combustion of conventional natural gas and coal. Furthermore, additional benefits arise from the use of natural gas rather than coal when converting the fuel to usable energy, due to the efficiencies of conversion. A coal fired electricity plant has a thermal efficiency ranging between 36% (pulverised Fuel) to 47% (New supercritical plant) and a gas fired power station ranges between 40 to 60% (POST, 2005). Page 47 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) a; these tigures are the upper and lower bounds of the emission estimates from Table 3.3, the figures depend on the amount of gas extracted per well and the assumed number of refracturing steps taken per well Please note the figures represent the extremes of the data and assumptions used here and are not representative of all shale sites, b: whilst including the extraction and production emissions associated with conventional national gas and coal would be beneficial, as previously stated in Section 3.2, there is limited publlcaily available data and the size of emissions associated with such processes are heavily dependent on the size and additional attributes of the reservoir, making any meaningful general comparison difficult to make. 3.2.5 Mitigating the emissions associated with natural gas extraction The major opportunities for minimising the emissions associated with extracting natural gas are: to use lower carbon energy sources instead of diesel for pumps, compressors and transportation and; to fit all gas processing equipment on site with technology aimed to minimise leaks. Both options will deliver savings proportionally from both conventional and shale sources. 3.3 potential impact of shale gas use on global emissions While the previous section has focused on emissions associated with the extraction of shale gas, the following provides a sense of the potential impact that the use of shale gas may have in terms of carbon emissions at both UK and global levels. In order to explore this issue, two main scenarios have been developed; one focused on the UK and one taking a global perspective. It should be noted that these scenarios are in no way a prediction of what might happen, they simply explore the outcomes if particular amounts of shale gas were to be exploited. 3.3.1 The UK scenarios For the UK four scenarios have been developed: • 150bcm — rapid growth • 150bcm — US type growth • 300bcm — rapid growth; and • 300bcm — US type growth. As was outlined in section 2.4 the recent report published by ©ECC has suggested 150bem as a potential figure for the shale gas reserve in the UK (DECC, 2010). Hence this has been taken as a starting point for the scenarios, However, if we look at the situation in the US we find that estimates of technically recoverable reserves have been revised upwards by significant amounts over recent years (See Table 2.9). For example, the estimates provided in the FlA Annual Energy Outlook 2011 Page 48 Trd! °Centre for Climate Change Research www. tyndatt. ac.vk pre release report are over 100% larger than those given in the EIA Energy Outlook 2010 report (EIA, 2010b). Given this scale of uncertainty, a figure of 300bcm for the UK shale gas resource is used as a conservative upper end of a range of possible outcomes. Given that shale gas is yet to be commercially produced in the UK it was decided that the scenarios should cover 2 different rates of exploitation. The first of these, termed `rapid growth', assumes that the shale gas is exploited rapidly, with the resource exhausted in a relatively short space of time. This kind of exploitation approximates to a Hubbert type curve The second, termed `US type growth`, is based on current projected rates of growth for shale gas production in the US. It is important to note, however that there is considerable uncertainty in these growth figures. As the estimated amount of technically recoverable resource has doubled so have the assumed production figures for 2035. Figure 2.8 shows how this changes the growth of shale gas production. Even this may be an underestimate as production figures for shale gas in 2009 suggest that current growth may be more rapid than this figure suggests. Some commentators have proposed that US exploitation rates will be much more rapid than the EIA projections with a peak between 2020 and 2025, effectively following a Hubbert like curve (Roper, 2010). Figure 3.1 below shows the shale gas production under each of these scenarios. 30 2.5 24 U is m 10 5 0 -- .-' 150boll vapid >aiavAh 30 rapid kp - bwth — — 150bort ustype gro,"th —3t0bon USt peg ovrth 28 M .King Hubbert predicted that oil production over an geographical area would follow a bell curve, rising rapidly before dropping off equally rapidly. Using this idea he predicted that US oil production would peak around 1970 s a prediction that proved correct. A `Hubbert curve', a derivative of a logistics curve, is often used as an approximation of the production rate of a resource over time. See e.g. Laherrere, 2000 27 See http;llwww.eia, prod surri _dcu NUS_.a, Page 49 Q rN "t L-0 CO C7 tV Lo Cp Q e•*! C C7 N w CO r:f ^=f'- sG Q0 Q. N egs i C+ C? C? to C? CZ Y"'1 ry s°1 ri " f-J 1 4 N r .eN M - £+" of n'i t`5'S -r " t L"I q0 CY C3 C5 = C<, CD C? 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This could be through shale gas substituting for coal, which, given the lower emissions associated With gas fired power generation would enable more electricity to be produced with lower emissions. it could be the case that shale gas substituted for imported gas resulting in no additional UK gas use and hence, no additional emissions associated with that use However, in a market led system it is also possible that a drop in the price of gas, potentially triggered by increasing UK and global reserves of shale gas, could leave gas -fired power stations substituting for renewable generation, putting still further pressure on efforts to meet targets. A further risk to emissions reductions could be that the prospects of shale gas being produced in the UK encourages additional investment in fossil fuel based power generation with the expectation that carbon capture and storage (CCS) will render this much lower carbon. However, carbon capture is as yet unproven and to date significantly less effort has been put into gas CCS compared to coal, given this we must consider the possibility that it may never play a significant role. It is not possible to make meaningful and robust predictions of how any shale gas Produced in the UK may be used and the subsequent impact that this might have on overall emissions levels. However, from the perspective of addressing climate change, it is hard to foresee any positive arguments. While it is possible that shale gas could substitute for coal, within the UK, this would likely be counteracted by " The 2010 -2050 budget was calculated based on updated figures from Committee on Climate Change (2010), p.135. zs It should be noted that even under the 300bcm — rapid growth scenario, even at its peak, shale gas would only contribute around 30% to total gas demand so imports would still have a role to play, Given the rapid rise and drop in this scenario any substitution for imported gas would only be temporary. Page 50 As is clear from Figure 3.1 and Table 3.7 the majority of shale gas is extracted before 2050. Over the 2010 -2050 time period, using this gas would result in between 264 -609 MTCO being emitted, which equates to between 2% and 4.3% of the total UK CO2 budget. Ty °Centre for Urnate Change Aesearcn vAmlyndall.ac.uk global use of coal and shale gas. Within the UK, the time scales for meeting emission targets are such that coal (without CCS) is likely to be phased out irrespective of whether shale gas is produced. The pressing requirement for the UK is to find ways to reduce fossil fuel use, not to exploit more. However, and building on earlier, even if shale gas resulted in no additional emissions in the UK, (e.g, it substituted for imported gas), in an energy - hungry world any gas not imported to the UK would just be used elsewhere with an associated increase in global emissions. Put directly, whilst world demand for fossil fuels remains high, any new sources of fossil fuel (even if relatively low carbon per unit of useful energy) will be purchased, combusted and consequently add to the global emissions burden. It will not substitute for other fossil fuels and in this regard claiming shale gas as a viable low - carbon option for the UK cannot be reconciled with the spirit of UK commitments on climate change. 3.3.2 The global scenarios As with the UK, the potential shale gas that could be exploited is highly uncertain. The only estimate for the global resource that has been found is provided in a report for the US National Petroleum Council (NPC, 2007). This suggests a figure of around 450,000 bcm global shale gas resource. Using this as a starting point three scenarios were then developed: High extraction -- this assumed that 40% of the total resource is actually recoverable; Medium extraction — this assumed that 20% of the total resource is actually recoverable; and Low extraction — this assumes that 10% of the total resource is actually recoverable. For each of these scenarios it is assumed that 50% of the total recoverable resource is extracted by 2050, with the 100% of the recoverable resource extracted by 2100. In the absence of any substantive and effective policies to reduce significantly global emissions and with continuing growth in demand for energy, it is entirely possible that that any resources would be exploited on a much shorter timescale, hence this is likely to be a conservative estimate. The outcomes of the scenarios are presented in Table 3.8 below. Page 51 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) Given continuing growth in global energy demand it is likely that any additional fossil fuel resources that are exploited will be used in addition to existing resources. Without .significant pressure to reduce carbon, it is difficult to envisage that gas would substitute for coal rather than being used alongside it. Looking at the three global extraction scenarios, this additional fossil fuel use would result in additional cumulative emissions over the time period 2010 -2050 of 46 -133 GTCO equating to an additional atmospheric concentration of CO2 of 3 -11 pprrmv Clearly this only represents half the resource being exploited and these figures would double for the period up to 2100 if all the recoverable resource were to be exploited. an This assumes an airborne fraction of emissions of 45 %. See, for example, Le Quere et al (2009) Page 52 Tynd I 'J for climate change Rosearch www.tyndall.ac.uk 4.1 Introduction 4.1 .1 Background The processes involved in the production of shale gas have been described in detail in Section 2.2 of this report and the level of resources for the development of a well pad summarised in Tables 2.6 and 2.7 4.1.2 Importance of cumulative impacts Perhaps unsurprisingly, the processes and operations involved in the extraction of shale gas from wells are not without their human health and environmental implications. For example, as is discussed in more detail later, the human health and environmental risks associated with hydraulic fracturing in particular have risen in prominence in the US. Here there have been a number of incidents and reports of contamination from shale gas developments and, on 3 March 2010, the US EPA announced that it will conduct a comprehensive research study to investigate the potential adverse impact that hydraulic fracturing may have on water quality and public heaith However, whilst the new risks associated with hydraulic fracturing of wells may be the subject of debate, such risks and impacts are not the only potential drawback of shale exploration, particularly when considering relatively highly populated countries such as the UK. Here, whilst there is the temptation to focus on the risks associated with individual processes involved in shale gas production and reported incidents, it is also important to consider the impact of shale gas as a whole. More 'run of the. mill' impacts including vehicle movements, landscape, noise or water consumption, may be of significant concern, particularly in more populated countries where there is greater competition for resources, such as the UK. Cumulative impacts may be a particular issue too, when one considers the development of shale gas at a scale sufficient to deliver gas at meaningful volumes. To set the cumulative nature of impacts in context, Table 2.8 provides estimates of the resources required to deliver shale gas production at a rate of 9bcm /year (equivalent to 10% of UK gas consumption in 2008) for 20 years. To sustain this level of production for 20 years in the UK would require around 2,500 -3,000 horizontal wells spread over some 140- 400km and some 27 to 113miliion tonnes of water. �1 http:// yosemite. epa. gov/ opa/ admpress. nsf/ O/ BA591EE790C58D30852576EA004EE3AD Page 53 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) 4.1.0 Key risks and impacts The key risks and impacts of shale gas and shale gas processes and development can be.divided as follows: :cantamination.of.groundwater by fracturing fluids /mobilised contaminants arising from: o wellbore /casing failure; and/or o subsurface migration; ® pollution of land and surface water (and potentially groundwater via surface route) arising from: • spillage of fracturing additives; and • spillage /tank rupture /storm water overflow from liquid waste storage, lagoons /pits containing cuttings /drilling mud or flowback water, water consumption /abstraction; waste water treatment; ® land and landscape impacts; @ impacts arising during construction: • noise /light pollution during well drilling /completion; • flaringlventing; and • local traffic impacts. 4.2 Pollution impacts 4.2.1 Introduction Pollution impacts from shale gas development are closely connected with the hydraulic fracturing process, the fracturing fluid chemicals used, transformation products and subsurface contaminants that are mobilised during the process. At present, there is little information available on fracturing additives and risks associated with hydraulic fracturing. US Federal law currently exempts the underground injection of fluids for hydraulic fracturing purposes from regulation (Congressional Research Service, 2009) and a significant number of formulations have been justified as trade secrets as defined and provided by Public Officers Law (New York State, 2009). Owing to recent expansion of the shale gas industry and increasing concerns raised by the US public, media and Congress, the US EPA announced in March 2010 that it will conduct a comprehensive research study to investigate the potential adverse impact that hydraulic fracturing may have on water quality and public health. US EPA notes that "there are concerns that hydraulic fracturing may impact ground water and surface water quality in ways that threaten human health and the environment" and is re- allocating $1.9 million for the study in the financial year 2010 and requesting funding for 2011 in the president's budget proposal. Page 54 T�mda H "Centre for Climate Change Research www.lYndall-ac.uk US EPA is still in the early stages of the hydraulic fracturing research program and initial results will only be available towards the end of 2012. Whilst it, and other assessments, are being completed some regulators are moving towards moratoria on hydraulic fracturing. In New York State, for example, on 3 August 2010 the State Senate passed a Sill to suspend hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of natural gas or oil until 15 May 2011 (arid to suspend the issuance of new permits for such drilling). On 11 December 2010, the New York State Governor vetoed the Bill and issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to "conduct further comprehensive review and analysis of high - volume hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale ". The Executive Order requires that high - volume, horizontal hydraulic fracturing would not be permitted until 1 July 2011 at the earliest.. The issue of hydraulic fracturing and environmental and human health risks is, then, under the spotlight in the US. In the meantime, however, there is a paucity of information and data on which to base a quantified assessment of environmental and human health risk. That said, this short study seeks to draw together what information is available and provide an overview of key issues, concerns and challenges from a UK perspective, in particular. 4.2.2 Fracturing fluids and flowback water As will be recalled from Section 2, a multi -stage fracturing operation involves injecting fracturing fluids at very high pressure into the wellbore to generate fractures in the target rock formation. Fracturing of a single well requires a considerable volume of water and, with chemical additives of up to 2% by volume, around 180 -580 m of chemical additives (or 180- 580tonnes based on relative density of one). After fracturing, a proportion of the fluid returns as flowback water. Chemical composition of fracturing fluids The composition of the fracturing fluid varies from one product to another and the design of the fluid varies depending on the characteristics of the target formation and operational objectives. Fracturing fluid used in modern slickwater fracturing is typically comprised of around 98% water and sand (as a proppant) with chemical additives comprising 2% (see Table 2.3). Owing to the fact that US Federal. law currently exempts the underground injection of fluids for hydraulic fracturing purposes from regulation, there is no information. on the identity and concentration of substances in hydraulic fracturing formulations. Disclosure of the identity of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing may be required on a case by case basis and, in New York State, for example, the Department of Environmental Conservation requires operators to disclose chemicals as part of the permitting procedure. However, the New York State (2009) also notes that full disclosure of chemicals and composition of formulations is not possible owing to trade secrets exemptions from public disclosure. In this way, and as is identified in Wage 55 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) comments on New York State (2009) by New York City, "involved stakeholders such as City and local health departments do not have any knowledge of the chemicals that are released into the environment near water supplies ", In terms of disclosure to the wider public, operators are required to produce Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) of chemicals stored in quantities of >10,000pounds (4.5t) under the US Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA). However, this is unlikely to provide full coverage of chemical composition nor does it provide data on concentration of substances. Cawing to the lack of detailed information on chemical composition, this assessment must rely on information extracted from the MSDSs submitted by operators to regulators. Here New York State (2009) provides a list of 260 chemical constituents and their CAS numbers that have been extracted from chemical compositional information for 197 products as well as Material Safety Data Sheets submitted to the NYSDEC. A review of this list has been undertaken by cross checking CAS numbers in the NYS list with the following lists on the European chemical Substances Information System (ESIS) (see Annex 1 for the full list): • toxicity classification: for the purposes of classification and labelling (according to Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and the Globally Harmonised System); • presence on List 9.4 of priority substances: since 1994, the European Commission has published four lists of substances requiring immediate attention because of their potential effects to man or the environment. There are 141 substances on the lists; • presence on the first list of 33 priority substances: established under Annex X of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) 2000/60/EC - now Annex 11 to the Directive on Priority Substances (Directive 2008/105/EC). Member States must progressively reduce pollution from priority substances; and • presence on the ABT list: substances which have been subject to evaluation of their PBT properties under the Interim Strategy for REACH and the ESR program. For substances which are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) a "safe" concentration in the environment cannot be established with sufficient reliability. This analysis suggests that 58 of the 260 substances have one or more properties that may give rise to concern and: 0 15 substances are listed in one of the four priority lists; ® 6 are present in list 1 (Acrylamide, Benzene, Ethyl Benzene, Isopropylbenzene (cumene), Naphthalene, Tetrasodium Ethyl enediam i netet raacetate); ® one is currently under investigation as a PBT (Naphthalene bis (1- methylethyl)); ® 2 are present on the first list of 33 priority substances (Naphthalene and Benzene); 32 http : / /ecb.irc,ec.europa.eu /esis/ Page 56 for Chmafo Change Research vmv,r tyndall.ac.uk b 17 are classified as being toxic to aquatic organisms (acute and /or chronic); ® 38 are classified as being acute toxins (human health).; 8 are classified as known carcinogens (Care. 1 A =1, Carc. 1 B = 7); ® 6 are classified as suspected carcinogens(Carc. 2 = 6); ® 7 are classified as mutagenic (Muta. 113); and 5 are classified as having reproductive effects (Repr. 1 B =2, Repr. 2 -3). It is clear that the presence of a number of the substances in fracturing fluids may present cause for concern, particularly given the intended use and the volumes being used. The level of risk associated with the use of these substances will be related to the quantity and concentration of substances, their fate, and routes of exposure of people and the environment, the latter of which is considered in subsequent sections. All first fracturing operations (i.e. without re- fracturing) on a single six well pad require a total of around 1,000- 3,500m of chemicals. Based on 1.25- 3.5pads /km 3,780- 12,180m (or 3,780- 12,180tonnes based on relative density of one) of fracturing chemicals would be required per km of shale development. Based on the data in Table 2.8, around 140- 400km of shale development comprising 2,500 -3,000 horizontal wells would be required to deliver 9bcm /year (10% of UK gas consumption in 2008). This, in turn, represents high pressure injection of around 0.5- 2.2million m (or tonnes based on relative density of one) of fracturing chemicals. F!®wback water Some 15 -80% of injected fluid returns to the surface as flowback (and, by implication, 20 -85% remains underground). Whilst flowback fluids include the fracturing fluids pumped into the well, it also contains; chemical transformation products that may have formed due to reactions between fracturing additives; substances mobilised from within the shale formation during the fracturing operation; and naturally occurring radioactive materials (N®RMs). The nature and concentrations of different substances will clearly vary from one shale formation to another and, for the UK, it is difficult to predict what the composition of flowback fluid is likely to be. In terms of example compositions, New York State (2009) provides limited sample data on composition of flowback fluids (see Annex 1, Table A.2 for full breakdown) This analysis was based on limited data from Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The analytical methods and detection levels used were not uniform across all parameters and it is noted that the composition of flowback from a single well can also change within a few days of the Well being fractured. Page 57 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, danuary 2011 (FINAL) When visually compared with substances in fracturing fluids the data on flowback water would tend to suggest mobilisation and presence of elevated concentrations of: ® heavy metals (of varying types); m radioactivity and NORMS; ® total dissolved solids; and o perhaps, hydrocarbons including benzenes (unclear whether this represents mobilised hydrocarbons or fracturing additives). Altogether, the toxicity profile of the flowback fluid is likely to be of greater concern than that of the fracturing fluid itself, and is likely to be considered as hazardous waste in the UK. Volumes of waste generated and associated requirements for storage and industrial waste water treatment are also large. Table 4.1 provides ranges based on recovery of 15 -80% of fracturing fluid as flowback (accounting also for the range in values of volumes of fracturing fluid used. This suggests that, for shale development delivering 9bcm /year, 5- 89million m of hazardous waste water would be recovered and would require treatment or storage. Importantly, the same water use and percentage recovery ranges would also imply that, if 15 -80% of fluid is recovered, then between 20 -85% of fluid is not recovered and, therefore, remains underground. Page 58 ynd,91 °Centre for ChMate Change Resaarch swww.lyndall.ac.uk 4.2.3 Groundwater contamination Significance of groundwater pollution Groundwater is water that collects in rock formations known as aquifers. Water naturally fills the aquifer from the bottom upwards, occupying rock spaces with water and creating what is known as the saturated zone of the aquifer, towards the bottom, and in the upper sections (where rock spaces contain air and water) an unsaturated zone. The boundary between saturated and unsaturated zones is the 'water table`. Groundwater is not stationary but flows through and along rock crevices from the area where water enters the aquifer (recharge zone) to an area where water leaves the aquifer (discharge zone). Where this is near the surface, springs occur and support the flow of rivers and grounded wetlands such as fens and marshlands. Groundwater quality is generally high and requires little or no treatment before use as drinking water. In England and Wales groundwater provides a third of drinking water on average and also maintains the flow of many rivers. In parts Southern England, groundwater supplies up to 80% of needs (Environment Agency, 2010) Owing to its importance as both a source of drinking water and as source for rivers and wetlands, preventing its pollution is vital. If it becomes contaminated and pollution runs deep it can lead to long -term deterioration. The fracturing and `flowback' fluids (including transformation products and mobilised subsurface contaminants) contain a number of hazardous substances that, should they contaminate groundwater, are likely to result in potentially severe impacts on drinking water quality and /or surface waters /wetland habitats. The severity will depend on, for example, the significance of the aquifer for abstraction; the extent and nature of contamination; the concentration of hazardous substances; and connection between ground and surface waters. Routes of Exposure The most obvious routes for exposure of groundwaters to contamination from shale wells are: • catastrophic failure or full /partial loss of integrity of the wellbore (during construction, hydraulic fracturing, production or after decommissioning); and • migration of contaminants from the target fracture formation through subsurface pathways including: • the outside of the wellbore itself; • other wellbores (such as incomplete, poorly constructed, or older /poorly plugged wellbores); • fractures created during the hydraulic fracturing process; or • natural cracks, fissures and interconnected pore spaces. 33 For more information on UK groundwaters see htip:Hwww. environment- agency_gov. u Wbusin ess /topics /water /38597, aspx Page 59 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) Wellbore failure /loss of integrity Owing to the relatively significant depth of shale resources, wellbores are likely to be drilled through several aquifers. At all stages in the lifetime of a well, the wellbore therefore provides a continuous physical link between the target formation (where high pressure hydraulic fracturing and subsequent extraction occurs), other rock formations /saline aquifers, freshwater aquifers and the surface. Owing to this, the wellbore itself probably provides the single most likely route of pollution of groundwater. To reduce the likelihood of contamination via the well itself, casings are installed to isolate the well from the surrounding formations (see Section 2.2). Notably, just as depth requirements vary from state to state, so do requirements for cementing in of casings. As noted in Section 2.2, a method known as 'circulation" may be used to fill the entire space between the casing and the wellbore (the annulus) from the bottom of the surface casing to the surface. However, according to the GWPC: circulation of cement on surface casing is not a universal requirement and in some states cementing of the annular space is required across only the deepest ground water zone but not all ground water zones; although some states require complete circulation of cement from the bottom to the top of the production casing, most states require only an amount of cement calculated to raise the cement top behind the casing to a certain level above the producing formation; and in very deep wells (as is often the case for horizontally drilled shale wells), the circulation of cement is more difficult to accomplish as cementing must be handled in multiple stages which can result in a poor cement job or damage to the casing if not done properly. Clearly, once installed, wellbore casings provide the primary line of defence against contamination of groundwater. As such, the loss or initial lack of integrity of the well casing arrangement (at any point along the wellbore) has the potential to result in contamination of rock formations including aquifers. Anything from the catastrophic failure of a well casing (for example during high pressure fracturing) through to partial loss of integrity of poor cement seals is likely to result in a pollution event. The severity of such events will depend on the nature of the loss of integrity, the contaminants and the receiving environment. In terms of events linked to loss of casing integrity, contamination resulting from the flowback of fracture fluids through the casing itself could occur but would require physical failure of both steel casing and cement. More likely is upward flow via the cemented annulus between the casing and the formation which, in GWPC's view, presents the greatest risk of groundwater contamination during hydraulic fracturing. Page 60 Tyndall'Centre far Climate Change Research wv1v1 yndafLac.uk "It is the cementation of the casing that adds the most value to the process of ground water protection... consequently, the quality of the initial cement job is the most critical factor in the prevention of fluid movement from deeper zones into ground water resources ". New York State (2009) ignores the role and significance of cementing (and, particularly, the initial cementing work) when considering groundwater pollution. It largely dismisses the issue by referring to a study it commissioned from IGF International, which used an upper bound estimate of risk from a 1980s study by the American Petroleum Institute (API), The API study analysed the risk of contamination from properly constructed Class 11 injection wells to an Underground Source of Drinking Water (USDW) due to corrosion of the casing and failure of the casing cement seal, Using this, the ICF study (and New York State, 2009) identified that the "probability of fracture fluids reaching a USDW due to failures in the casing or casing cement is estimated at less than 2 x 10' (fewer than 1 in 50million wells) ". On this basis the ICF study concludes that "hydraulic fracturing does not present a reasonably foreseeable risk of significant adverse environmental impacts to potential freshwater aquifers ". Examination of this suggests that both the estimate and the conclusion may be problematic on a number of counts. Most notable is that a thorough analysis of process risk requires consideration of all (reasonably conceivable) circumstances, events and failure nodes that could potentially result in adverse impacts. As such, focussing only on an estimate of the risk of failure of properly constructed wells fails to account for the risk of failure of improperly constructed wells. Whilst improper construction of wells may be unintended, it does occur and has resulted in pollution events (see later). As the study of risk requires the study of unintended consequences, this is a serious omission particularly as poor construction is known to represent the most significant risk to groundwater. Another issue is the comparison between injection wells and hydraulically fractured shale wells. Whilst the ICF study notes the difference between the two, it implies that risk from shale wells is likely to be lower because injection wells work under sustained pressure and hydraulically fractured shale wells are pressurised only during hydraulic fracturing (after which pressure within the casing is less than the surrounding formation). Whilst the operational differences are true, at 5,000 - 10,000psi (345- 690bar) the pressures applied in hydraulic fracturing are both higher and are applied several times during fracturing of a well. This means that the well and casings are put under repeated episodes of high pressure followed by total pressure release, and negative pressure relative to surrounding rocks. Thus, it could equally be argued that the stress on well casings and cement seals from repeated `inflation and deflation' may be significantly higher, and damage and subsequent loss of casing integrity is more likely for hydraulically fractured shale wells. Given these issues, it would appear problematic to conclude that there is no reasonably foreseeable risk to potential freshwater aquifers, particularly since the probability of contamination of aquifers given is the probability per well. As thousands of shale wells in the US are drilled through aquifers the figure presented as the probability of contamination of a USDW should have been presented as a factor of thousands higher than the one provided. Page 61 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) Interestingly, New York State (2009) identifies that natural gas migration "is a more reasonably anticipated concern with respect to potential significant adverse impacts" owing to: inadequate depth and integrity of surface casing to isolate potable fresh water supplies from deeper gas - bearing formations, • inadequate cement in the annular space around the surface casing, which may be caused by gas channelling or insufficient cement setting time, and • excessive pressure in the annulus between the surface casing and intermediate or production casing. Such pressure could break down the formation at the shoe of the surface casing and result in the potential creation of subsurface pathways outside the surface casing. Excessive pressure could occur if gas infiltrates the annulus because of insufficient production casing cement and the annulus is not vented in accordance with required casing and cementing practices. Thus, on the one hand, the assessment of hydraulic fracturing in New York State (2009) dismisses the possibility of contamination owing to poor construction but, on the other, the possibility of the same poor construction is identified as "a more reasonably anticipated concern'. The omission is highlighted by the fact that there are a number of documented examples of pollution events owing to poor construction and operator error. There are reports of incidents involving contamination of ground and surface waters with contaminants such as brine, unidentified chemicals, natural gas, sulphates, and hydrocarbons such as benzene and toluene in many cases the exact cause or pathway of the contamination is yet to be identified owing to the difficulty in mapping complex subsurface features (Hazen and Sawyer, 2009) but there are also several where causes such as poor construction have been identified. These include the following: 1) in 2004 in Garfield County Colorado natural gas was observed bubbling into a stream bed. In addition to natural gas, groundwater samples revealed that concentrations of benzene exceeded 200micograms /litre and surface water concentrations exceeded 90micrograms /litre (also 90 times the state water quality limit). The operator had ignored indications of potential problems while drilling, failed to notify the regulators as required by the drilling permit, and failed to adequately cement the well casing. This, in conjunction with the existence of a network of faults and fractures led to significant quantities of formation fluids migrating nearly 4,000ft (1,200m) and horizontally 2,000ft (600m), surfacing as a seep. Although remedial casings installed in the well reportedly reduced seepage, the resulting benzene plume has required remediation since 2004. Subsequent hydrogeology studies found that ambient groundwater concentrations of methane and other contaminants increased regionally as gas drilling activity progressed, and attributed the increase to inadequate casing or grouting in gas wells and naturally occurring fractures. 34 see, for example, Riverkeeper case studies impacts and incidents involving high - volume hydraulic fracturing from across the country and http: / /www.riverkeeper.org/ Page 62 ; d ljoCentre lot Clinlate Chango Research "1w.1ynda11.ac.uk 2) in 2007, a well that had been drilled almost 4,000ft into a tight sand formation in Bainbridge, Ohio was not properly sealed with cement, allowing gas from a shale layer above the target tight sand formation to travel through the annulus into an underground source of drinking water. The methane eventually built up until an explosion in a resident's basement alerted state officials to the problem ; 3) groundwater contamination from drilling in the Marcellus shale formation was reported in 2009 in Dimock, Pennsylvania, where methane migrated thousands of feet from the production formation, contaminating the freshwater aquifer and resulting in at least one explosion at the surface. Migrating methane has reportedly affected over a dozen water supply wells within an area of 9miles (23km The explosion was due to methane collecting in a water well vault. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has since installed gas detectors and taken water wells with high methane levels offline at impacted homes to reduce explosion hazards. The root cause remains under investigation and a definitive subsurface pathway is not known; 4) in July 2009 in McNett Township, the Pennsylvania DEP discovered a natural gas leak involving a drilled well. Two water bodies were affected by the release of methane gas which also impacted numerous private drinking water wells in the area and one resident was forced to evacuate, A subsequent PA DEP report identified that the "suspected cause of the leak is a casing failure of some sort." The investigation is ongoing (Riverkeeper); 5) in April 2009 in Foster Township, PA, drilling activities impacted at least seven drinking water supplies. Stray gas became evident in numerous wells and residents complained. Two of the affected water supplies contained methane and five had iron and manganese above established drinking water standards. After investigating, the PA DEP found that "the stray gas occurrence is a result of 26 recently drilled wells, four of which had excessive pressure at the surface casing seat and others that had no cement returns" (Riverkeeper); 6) on December 12, 2006, PA DEP issued a cease and desist order to two companies which had "continued and numerous violations" of Pennsylvania law and had "shown a lack of ability or intention to comply with the provisions of the commonwealth's environmental laws." Among the violations cited in the order were "over- pressured wells that cause gas migration and contaminate groundwater; failure to implement erosion and sedimentation controls at well sites which has caused accelerated erasion; unpermitted discharges of brine onto the ground; and encroachments into floodways and streams without permits" (Riverkeeper); 35 Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mineral Resources Management, -- Report on the Investigation of the Natural Gas invasion of Aquifers in Bainbridge Township of Geauga County, Ohio," (Columbus, OH: 1 September 2008 reported in Worldwatch 2010, Page 63 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 20 t f (FINAL) 7) in Fremont County, WY, in response to complaints of foul odours and taste in residential wells, EPA Region eight funded an investigation into the source and nature of the contamination. The report considered data collected from residential and municipal wells in Pavillion, Wyoming in March and May 2009. The report found heightened levels of hazardous contaminants in a number of drinking water wells, including the same chemicals used in a nearby hydraulic fracturing operation (Riverkeeper); and 3) on 3 June 2010 a gas well blowout in Clearfield County sprayed natural gas and wastewater into the air for ltahours. The blowout reached as high as 75ft, according to press accounts, before an emergency response team flown in from Texas was able to cap the well. The blowout was blamed on untrained personnel and improper control procedures, and the well operators were fined $400,000 and ordered to suspend all well operations in the state for 40days In addition to the evidence that contamination of groundwater via this route can (and does) occur, the fact that voluntary action on the use of some toxic substances in fracturing fluid has been taken on the basis of `unnecessary risks' implies that there is a risk of potential concern. Here GWPC report that diesel was cited as a principal constituent of concern by the Oil and Gas Accountability Project (OGAP) because of its relatively high benzene content. An agreement was reached to discontinue its use as a fracture fluid media in coalbed methane (CBM) projects in zones that qualify as US ®Ws. This action, then, also conflicts with the general conclusion that "hydraulic fracturing does not present a reasonably foreseeable risk of significant adverse environmental impacts to potential freshwater aquifers" Sub-surface migration of contaminants The exposure routes outlined above may combine with other routes, for example, via man -made or natural fractures, to produce contamination of ground or surface waters. The GWPC provide data on depths of formations and treatable water (see Figure 4.1) and identify that, outside New Albany and the Antrim, wells are expected to be drilled at depths greater than 3,000ft (900m) below the land surface. On the basis of this some commentators seek to dismiss the potential for water contamination on the basis that target formations frequently lie at significant depths below aquifers and contaminants must migrate through the intervening rock. 36 httpJ/ www.cireleofblue.org /waternews/ 2010 /world /fracking- regulations- vary - widely -from- state -to- state/ 37 State Oil and Gas Regulations Designed to Protect Water Resources -- Groundwater protection Council, US Dept, of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory May 2009 Page 64 n(l °Centre for Climate Change Research wrww lyndafl.ac.uk NewAlbany u� €` , Antrim a, s z,QO6 4 Marcellusf y S Devonian Here, for example, reports such as New York State (2009) identify that the objective of hydraulic fracturing is to limit fractures to the target formation as excessive vertical fracturing is undesirable from a cost standpoint. The expense associated with unnecessary use of time and materials is cited, as well as added costs of handling produced water and/or loss of economic hydrocarbon (should adjacent rock formations contain water that flows into the reservoir formation). Whilst this may be true, it does not negate the possibility of fractures extending vertically beyond the target formation and thereby creating or enhancing the pathways between previously isolated formations. For example, New York State (2009) cites an lCF report that identifies that, despite ongoing laboratory and field experimentation, the mechanisms that limit vertical fracture growth are not completely understood. Incidents such as those highlighted above serve to demonstrate that a combination of exposure routes including the following can, and do, act together to result in contamination of groundwaters via • the outside of the wellbore itself; • other wellbores (such as incomplete, poorly constructed, or older /poorly plugged wellbores); • fractures created during the hydraulic fracturing process; or • natural cracks, fissures and interconnected pore spaces. Page 65 Haynesvillef Bossier . Ground Surface . 0 OT TrGalabJe Ww terter 2,606 t- - i 1606 ._ j ;' `= - .._..... ' ... _ i 2060 - Mort• 4,000 -.,-� ...... #aC�9l� Producing _.... � - 4 OtvJ 0 , o =k 8f(3fl.' 4600 ,�- .._ - Fayettevilt @OCO 6 - onod. 0-0-3. Woodford 13 +- Lewis Producing 8006,' .... Mancos Woodford Barnett B,M =" 12,0Cti =' Here, for example, reports such as New York State (2009) identify that the objective of hydraulic fracturing is to limit fractures to the target formation as excessive vertical fracturing is undesirable from a cost standpoint. The expense associated with unnecessary use of time and materials is cited, as well as added costs of handling produced water and/or loss of economic hydrocarbon (should adjacent rock formations contain water that flows into the reservoir formation). Whilst this may be true, it does not negate the possibility of fractures extending vertically beyond the target formation and thereby creating or enhancing the pathways between previously isolated formations. For example, New York State (2009) cites an lCF report that identifies that, despite ongoing laboratory and field experimentation, the mechanisms that limit vertical fracture growth are not completely understood. Incidents such as those highlighted above serve to demonstrate that a combination of exposure routes including the following can, and do, act together to result in contamination of groundwaters via • the outside of the wellbore itself; • other wellbores (such as incomplete, poorly constructed, or older /poorly plugged wellbores); • fractures created during the hydraulic fracturing process; or • natural cracks, fissures and interconnected pore spaces. Page 65 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) 4.2.4 routes of exposure -- surface water and land contamination Routes of exposure of land and surface waters, and via both to groundwater, are more straightforward. The operations conducted at individual well pads requires the transport of materials to the site; use of those substances; generation of wastes; storage of wastes; and subsequent transport of wastes generated. For an individual well pad these can be summarised as follows: well cuttings /drilling mud: a single well drilled vertically to a depth of 2km and laterally by 1.2km generates around 140m of cuttings. A six well pad will generate around 830m of cuttings. These are typically stored in pits before transport offsite; transport and temporary storage hydraulic fracturing additives: based on 2% content of fracturing fluid and water volumes provided previously, around 180 - 580m of chemical additives (or 180- 580tonnes based on relative density of one) are required for each well. At the level of a well pad some 1,000- 3,500m of chemicals (or 1,000- 3,500tonnes based on relative density of one). As noted in Section 4.21, the exact composition of such fracturing fluids is not disclosed but analysis of chemical identities suggests a significant number of substances with hazardous properties and priority substance status in the EU; flowback fluid: each well on a multi -well pad will generate between 1,300 - 23,OOOm of flowback waste fluid containing water, fracturing chemicals and subsurface contaminants mobilised during the process (including toxic organic compounds, heavy metals and naturally occurring radioactive materials or NORMs). According to New York State (2009) approximately 80% of the total flowback occurs in the first four days after fracturing and this may be collected via: (a) unchecked flow through a valve into a lined pit; (b) flow through a choke into a lined pit; and /or (c) flow to tanks. The dimensions and capacity of on -site pits and storage tanks are likely to vary but, based on volumes calculated above, total capacity would have to be in excess of the expected volumes of flowback water from a single well fracturing operation, namely between 1,30- 23,OOOm New York State (2009) notes that one operator reports a typical pit volume of 750,OOOgallons (2,900m). Based on a pit depth of 3m, the surface footprint of a pit would be around 1000m (0.111a). it also notes that, owing to the high rate and potentially high volume of flowback water, additional temporary storage tanks may need to be staged onsite even if an onsite lined pit is to be used. Based on the typical pit capacity above, this implies up to around 20,OOOm of additional storage capacity for flowback water from one fracturing operation on a single well. Page 66 for Cif €E,a €e Changer Research www.lyndall.ae.uk In terms of overall flowback water volume for a six well pad the data suggest a total of 7,900- 133,00Om of flowback water per pad for a single fracturing operation (with fracturing chemicals and subsurface contaminants making up to 2 %, or 160- 2,700m). The key operational hazards in these processes at an individual well pad site include (but are not limited to) the following: • spillage, overflow, water ingress or leaching from cutting /mud pits owing: o limited storage capacity; 0 operator error; o storm water or flood water ingress; or o poor construction or failure of pit liner; • spillage of concentrated fracturing fluids during transfer and final mixing operation (with water) that occurs onsite owing to: o pipework failure; 0 operator error; • spillage of flowback fluid during transfer to storage owing to: • pipework or frac tree failure during the operation; • insufficient storage capability and overflow; • operator error; • loss of containment of stored flowback fluid owing to: o tank rupture; o . overfilling of lagoons due to operator error or limited storage capacity; o water ingress from storm water or floods; o poor construction or failure of liner; • spillage of flowback fluid during transfer from storage to tankers for transport owing to: • pipework failure; or • operator error, In addition to the many onsite hazards listed above, the pooling and subsequent treatment and discharge of hazardous waste water generated by well pads, and the possible need for additional industrial wastewater treatment works, contributes to an increase in the risk of contamination through this route, The likelihood of each of these adverse events occurring varies from one hazard to another as do the consequences. {riven the toxic properties of fracturing /flowback fluids (or constituents), however, any spillage onto land or surface water is likely to be of concern. Many of these hazards and routes of exposure are well known from other industrial processes and action can be taken to reduce the likelihood of such events occurring. Usually such risks persist in dedicated industrial facilities with significant investment having been built into the design to reduce the impacts should incidents occur. In contrast, the activities and hazards at well pads identified above are part of the construction of the pad and, hence, occur over a short time relative to the lifetime of the pad itself. Investment in permanent physical containment to the standard of other hazardous installations is unlikely. Page 67 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) Given that the development of shale gas requires the construction of multiple wells /well pads, the probability of an adverse event leading to contamination increases accordingly. As such, the likelihood of pollution incidents associated with wider development of shale increase from the 'possible' end of the spectrum at the level of a well pad through to the 'probable' as the number of wells and pads increases. As might be expected, there have been a number of incidents reported in the US including (Riverkeeper, 2010): in September 2009 in Dimock, PA. two liquid gel spills occurred at a natural gas well pad polluting a wetland and causing a fish kill. Both involved a lubricant gel used in the high - volume hydraulic fracturing process and totalled over 30,0001itres. The releases were caused by failed pipe connections; in Monongalia County, West Virginia in September 2009 a substantial fish kill along the West Virginia - Pennsylvania border was reported to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. Over 30 stream miles were impacted by a discharge, originating from West Virginia, The DEP had received numerous complaints from residents who suspected that companies were illegally dumping oil and gas drilling waste into the waterway; in Dimock, PA, there have been two reports of diesel fuel leaking from tanks at high- volume hydraulic fracturing drilling operations. The first leak was caused by a loose fitting on a tank and resulted in approximately 3,000 litres of diesel entering a wetland. The second leak resulted in approximately 400 litres of diesel causing in soil contamination; and on December 12, 2000, PA DEP issued a cease and desist order to two companies owing to continued and numerous violations. Among the violations cited in the order were unpermitted discharges of brine onto the ground. A number of such incidents relate to failure to implement or conform to regulatory controls and the provision of sufficient regulatory oversight to so many individual sites and processes is both difficult and costly. The lack of sufficient regulatory control has been an issue of concern in the US and on 27 January 2010, the US EPA announced the opening of the 'Eyes on Drilling' Tipline for citizens to report non - emergency suspicious activity related to oil and natural gas development. 38 http: / /yosem ile.epa. govlopaladm press.nsfIOIE4BF D48B693BCF908525768800512F F2 Page 68 for Climate Change Research vrww.tyadaffac.uk 4.3 Water consumption As noted in Sections 2.2 and 4.1, each stage in a mufti- -stage hydraulic fracturing operation requires around 1,100- 2,2OOm of water so that the entire multi -stage fracturing operation for a single well requires around 9,000- 29,00Om (9- 29megalitres). For all fracturing operations carried out on a six well pad, a total of between 54,000- 174,00Om (54- 174megalitres) of water would be required for a first hydraulic fracturing procedure. As such, large quantities of water must be brought to and stored on site. Local conditions will dictate the source of water and operators may abstract water directly from surface or ground water sources or it may be delivered by tanker truck or pipeline. However, as has been noted elsewhere, well pads themselves are spaced out in an array over the target formation, with around 3-4/square kilometre. As each fracturing phase of the operation lasts around 2 -5days /well, the provision of dedicated pipelines to each well pad would appear unlikely in the UK situation and transport via truck or abstraction is the most likely means of providing source water. For provision of 9bcmlyear shale gas for 20 years, it is estimated that total water consumption is 27,000- 113,000megalitres. Averaged over the 20 year period, this is equivalent to an annual water demand of 1,300- 5,500megalitres. Annual abstraction by industry (excluding electricity generation) in England and Wales is some 905,000megalitreslyear. As such, development of shale reserves at levels sufficient to deliver gas at a level equivalent to 10% of UK gas consumption would increase industrial water abstraction across England and Wales by up to 0.8 %. Clearly, this comparison relates to total abstraction across the whole of England and Wales and shale development will be focussed in a much smaller area. Sourcing such significant quantities of water sustainably from local sources will be difficult owing to existing pressure on UK water resources. By way of example, the (as yet exploratory) drilling being undertaken by Cuadrilla resources at Preese Hall in Fylde, UK, is within the River Wyre catchment (and, incidentally, just on the boundary of the flood zone). The catchment covers some 578km and the Environment Agency's Catchment Abstraction Management Strategy (CAMS) for the Wyre identifies that all zones are classified as either 'over licensed', `over abstracted' or `no water available'. 4.4 Other impacts of and constraints on shale development 4.4.1 Overview In addition to the very real issues surrounding shale gas development, chemical pollution and abstraction, there are a number of other impacts that, from a UK perspective, are likely to be significant. These impacts include: • noise pollution; • landscape impacts; and • traffic and road damage. Page 69 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) Of all of the impacts, these are likely to present the greatest constraint on development of shale gas in the UK, whether at a local level or over a significant area. 4.42 Noise and Visual /Aesthetic Impacts In terms of noise impacts, Table 2.4 provides a summary of activities required at well pads prior to production. On the basis of this, it is estimated that each well pad requires a total of around 500- 1,500days of noisy surface activity. Of all of these activities, drilling of wells is likely to provide the greatest single continuous noise (and, light) pollution as drilling is required 24 hours a day. Here, New York State (2009) estimates that each horizontal well takes four to five weeks of 24hours /day drilling to complete. The UK operator Composite Energy estimates 60 days of 24 hour driiling On the basis of this, each well pad will require 8 -12 months of drilling day and night. This would be significant evert if it were only a single pad that was being developed, but with 1.25 -3.5 pads /km the noise impacts on a locality are likely to be considerable and prolonged. 4.4.3 Landscape Impacts In terms of visual impacts, each well pad will be around 1.5 -2ha in size and will be equipped with access roads (New York State, 2009). During construction well pads will comprise storage pits, tanks, drilling equipment, trucks, etc. making the installations difficult to develop in a way that is sympathetic with surrounding landscapes, Given that 430 -500 well pads would be required to deliver 9bcm /year of shale gas, it is likely that in a UK context visual impacts will be contentious. As there is little that can be done to alleviate the levels of visual intrusion (individually or collectively), these impacts, along with noise and construction, may provide the greatest constraints on development in the UK. 4.4.4 Traffic In addition to impacts onsite, construction of well pads requires a significant volume of truck traffic. Table 2.5 provides truck movements per well pad (based on a six well pad) from New York State (2009). This suggests a total number of truck visits 4,300 -6,600 for the construction of a single well pad. Local traffic impacts for 1.25- 3,5 pads /km are, clearly, likely to be significant, particularly in a densely populated nation such as the UK, In the US traffic damage to roads has been an issue. For example, it is reported that West Virginia Department of Transportation has increased the bonds that industrial gas drillers must pay from $6,000 to $100,000 /mile. Pennsylvania is considering a similar rule where the increased funds are needed to repair roads not designed for the intense truck traffic associated with industrial gas drilling 39 hitp : / /www.composite- energy.co,uk /shale- challenges.htmi Q Riverkeeper, Inc. - Industrial Gas Drilling Reporter - Vol. 9, August 2010. Page 70 Tw loll e l re for Climate Change Research www.lyndall.ac.uk g Conclusions .1 Background 61.1 Exploitation of shale gas Gas shales are formations of organic-rich shale, a sedimentary rock formed from deposits of mud, silt, clay, and organic matter. In the past these have not been seen as exploitable resources, however, advances in drilling and well stimulation technology has meant that 'unconventional' production of gas from these, less permeable, shale formations can be achieved. Extraction of the gas involves, drilling down and then horizontally into the shale seam. A fluid and a propping agent (`proppant') such as sand are then pumped down the wellbore under high pressure to create fractures in the hydrocarbon- bearing rock (a process known as hydraulic fracturing). These fractures start at the injection well and extend as much as a few hundred metres into the reservoir rock. Gas is then able to flow into the wellbore and onto the surface. Wells are usually grouped into well pads containing around 6 individual wells. These well pads are sited 1 -3.5 in every square kilometre. To date shale gas has only been exploited in the United States, where production of shale gas has expanded from around 1.4% of total US gas supply in 1990 to greater than 6% of total US gas supply in 2008. . Energy forecasts predict that shale gas is expected to expand to meet a significant proportion of US gas demand within the next 20 years with an increase in production from 93bcm in 2009 to 340bcm in 2035, a 266% increase. 5.12 The UK case At present there are no active shale developments in the form of well pads and horizontal shale wells in the UK. There is, however, ongoing preliminary exploration of deposits with a view to further development. There is a high level of uncertainty around the potential reserves of shale gas in the UK but, drawing assumptions from similar producing shale gas plays in America, SGS estimates UK shale gas reserve potential at 150bcm 4 1 . The only active development of shale in the UK has been by Cuadrilla Resources, which received planning permission for an exploratory drill site at Preese Hall Farm, Weeton, Freston Lancashire in November 2009. Drilling at Preese Hall was completed on 8 December 2010 and the rig is to be located a second drilling site at Grange Hill (some 15km from Preese Hall) where drilling will commence in January 2011. A full hydraulic fracturing of Preese Hall is expected to commence in January 2011. Preparations for a third exploratory well at Anna's Road are underway and a planning permit was approved on 17 November 2010, 4 ' At the same time BGS note that the US analogies used to produce this estimate may ultimately prove to be invalid. Hence it is possible that the shale resource could be larger. Page 71 Shale gas: a provisional assessment January 2011 (FINAL) 5.2 GHG emissions 5.2.1 [differences with conventional gas It has been assumed in this report that the direct emissions associated with the combustion of shale gas will be the same as gas from conventional sources. In considering the UK, the distribution of shale gas would be the same :as conventional gas and therefore subject to the same losses. This means that the main difference between shale and conventional gas is likely to be from emissions that arise from the differing extraction processes. The limited verifiable data available made assessment of these extraction emissions problematic. However, it was possible, using data on expected emissions from the Marcellus Shale in the US, to estimate the likely emissions associated with the different processes that occur in extracting shale gas compared to natural gas. The report has estimated emissions associated with a number of processes: • Horizontal drilling; • Hydraulic fracturing and flowback; • fugitive emissions during fracturing (these emissions are unknown and have not been included); • Transportation of water; • Transportation of brine; and • Waste water treatment. The combination of emissions from these processes gave an estimate per well of 348- 438tonnes CO2e. This figure will increase if the well is refractured, something which could happen up to 5 times and the QECC report goes on to suggest that refracturing could happen every 4 -5 years for successful wells. The significance of these emissions is dependent on the rate of return for the well — something which is site specific. Looking at examples of expected total production for shale basins in the US we can estimate that, on average, the additional CO2e emissions associated with the processes above account for between 0.14 - 1.63tonnes CO of gas energy extracted. The value depends on the total amount of gas that is extracted per well and the number of times it is refractured. Examining the UK in particular, although the rate of return per well is not quoted for UK basins, it is thought that additional CO2 emissions per well would be at the higher end of estimates compared to the US, as UK reserve potential is low in comparison to the US basins. Given that during combustion 1TJ gas would produce around 57tonnes CO2, the additional emissions from the shale gas extraction processes identified represent only 0.2 -2.9% of combustion emissions. Similarly to conventional gas there will be some further emissions associated with processing, cleanup and distribution. These relatively low levels of additional emissions suggest that there would be benefits in terms of reduced carbon emissions if shale gas were to substitute for Page 72 /Hush'Centre for Climate Change Research wvmtynda!l.ac.uk 522 Impacts on total emissions In order to examine the potential impact of shale gas on CO emission scenarios were developed for both the UK and the World. For the UK four scenarios were used; two assuming the amount of shale gas produced correlates with the figure provided in DECC (2010) -- 150bcm; and two that assumed double this. For both the 150 and 300 bcm scenarios two different rates of extraction were used; one based on a Hubbert type curve (a bell curve) that is often used as an approximation for resource extraction, which sees rapid increase in production followed by a rapid drop in production; the other based on the kind of growth rates that are predicted for the US by the EIA (e.g. EIA, 2010b). All four scenarios see the majority of shale gas being exploited before 2050 and the cumulative emissions associated with the use of this shale gas ranged from 284 -609 MTCO2. To give this some context this amounts to between 2.0 to 4.3% of the total emissions for the UK under the intended budget proposed by the UK Committee on Climate Change. Assuming that the carbon budget is adhered to then this should not result in additional emissions in the UK. For example, it is possible that UK produced shale gas could substitute for imported gas, although it would not negate the need for imports. However, it is also possible that extracting additional fossil fuel resources could put pressure on efforts to adhere to our carbon budget by reducing gas prices and directing investment away from renewable energy. It is also important to note that in a market led global energy system where energy demand worldwide is growing rapidly, even if shale gas were to substitute for imported gas in the UK, leading to no rise in emissions, it is likely that this gas would just be used elsewhere, resulting in a global increase in emissions. The starting point for the global scenarios is an estimate for the global reserves of shale gas taken from a report by the US National Petroleum Council (NPC, 2007). Three scenarios were then developed assuming that differing proportions of the total resource are actually exploited (10, 20 and 40 %). Assuming that 50% of this resource is exploited by 2050, these scenarios give additional cumulative emissions associated with the shale gas of 46 -183 GTCO2, resulting in an additional atmospheric concentration of CO2 of 3 -11 ppmv for the period 2010 -2050. However, in an energy hungry world it is possible that exploitation would be more rapid than this. What we can say with more certainty is that without a meaningful cap on global Page 73 coal. Combustion of coal produces around 93tonnes CO2/TJ. Clearly even with additional emissions associated with shale gas, the emissions from gas would be considerably lower. The benefits increase when the higher efficiencies of gas fired power stations compared to coal fired power stations are considered. Shale gas: a provisional assessment January 2011 (FINAL) 5.3 Environmental impacts of shale gas production 5.3.1 Groundwater pollution The potential for contamination of groundwater is a key risk associated with shale gas extraction. Although there is limited evidence it appears that the fluid used in hydraulic fracturing contains numerous chemical additives, many of which are toxic to humans and /or other fauna. Concerns that the fracturing process could impact on water quality and threaten human health and the environment have prompted the US EPA to instigate a comprehensive research study into the issue. While awaiting the results of this study New York State has introduced a moratorium on any new wells. Groundwater pollution could occur if there is a catastrophic failure or loss of integrity of the wellbore, or if contaminants can travel from the target fracture through subsurface pathways. The risks of such pollution were seen as minimal in as study by ICI" International; however, this assessment was based on an analysis of risk from properly constructed wells. History tells us that it rarely the case in complex projects that mistakes are never made and the risk of groundwater pollution from improperly constructed wells also needs to be considered. The dismissal of any risk as insignificant is even harder to justify given the documented examples that have occurred in the US, seemingly due to poor construction and /or operator error. These examples have seen high levels of pollutants, such as benzene, iron and manganese, in groundwater, and a number of explosions resulting from accumulation of gas in groundwater. Page 74 carbon emissions, any emissions associated with shale gas are likely to be additional, exacerbating the problem of climate change. Tyndall °Centre for Climate Change Rosearch vivim lyndall. ac. uk 5.3.2 Surface pollution While it may not always be possible to pinpoint the exact cause of groundwater contan*%tion identifying the source for farad And surface water pollutiori`i�'.more - -- straightforward. There are a number of potential sources of pollution- including: ;well cuttings and drilling .mud; chemical additives. for the fracturing liquid; -and flowback fluid —the liquid containing toxic chemicals that returns to the surface after fracturing. There numerous routes by which these potential sources can cause pollution incidents including failure of equipment and operator error. Unsurprisingly, a number of incidents have been reported in the US. 5.3.3 Water consumption Shale gas extraction requires very significant amounts of water, To carry out all fracturing operations on a six well pad takes between 54- 174million litres of water, which is equivalent to about 22 -69 Olympic size swimming pools of water. If the UK were to produce 9bcm of shale gas each year for 20 years this would equate to an average annual water demand of 1300- 5600million litres. This compares with current levels of abstraction by industry (excluding electricity generation) of 905,000million litres. Shale gas exploitation at this level would therefore increase abstraction by up to 0.6 %. While this appears to be a small additional level of abstraction, a number of points need to be made: This gives annual average water requirement assumed over the whole country. Clearly actual water requirements will be focused in the areas where shale gas is being extracted and this could add a significant additional burden in those areas; Water resources in the UK are already under a great deal of pressure making additional abstraction difficult; and The impacts of climate change may put even greater pressure on water resources in the UK. Given that the water is mainly used over a short period of time during initial fracturing the most likely means of getting this water to the site in the UK would probably be by truck or abstraction. Page 75 While these hazards are similar to those found in numerous industrial processes, for shale gas extraction, they occur over a short period of time during the construction of the pad and initial drilling. This means that investment in physical containment, as would be expected in many cases with such hazards, is perhaps less likely. Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) 5.3.4 Other issues In considering the potential extraction of shale gas in the UK it is important to recognise the different circumstances compared with the US, which gives rise to a number of other areas that should be considered. Noise pollution Given the high population density and the likelihood that any shale gas extraction may be located relatively close to population centres, noise pollution may be an important consideration. Activities such as drilling mean that each well pad requires around 500- 1500days (and nights) of noisy surface activity. Traffic Linked to noise is the issue of increases in traffic associated with shale gas extraction. It is estimated that the construction of each well head would require between 4300 -6500 truck visits. This could clearly have a local impact on roads and traffic in the locality of shale gas well heads. Damage to roads not suited to the levels of truck traffic associated with gas drilling has been an issue in the US. Landscape impacts The construction of well pads is an industrial activity and requires access roads, storage pits, tanks, drilling equipment, trucks etc. Well pads take up around 1.5 -2ha and the well pads will be spaced between 1.25- 3 /km As has been mentioned previously, to produce 9bcm of gas annually in the UK over 20 years would require 430 -500 well pads and would need to cover an area of 140- 400km For comparison 400km is about equivalent to the Isle of Wight. This level of activity is likely to face considerable opposition at the local level and may well be seen as unacceptable more widely. 5.4 Final comment It is important to stress that one of the main findings of this work is that there is a real paucity of information on which to base an analysis of how shale gas could impact on GHG emissions and what environmental and health impacts its extraction may have. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in the report, it can only be as accurate as the information on which it draws. In itself, this lack of information can be seen as a finding, as along with the growing body of evidence for ground and surface water contamination from the US and the requirement for the application of the precautionary principle in the EU, shale gas extraction in the UK must surely be delayed until clear evidence of its safety can Page 76 Tyndall °Centre for Climate Change Research wwwlyndafl.ac.uk be presented. The US EPA study on risks to groundwater will hopefully add to knowledge on the subject. With this considerable uncertainty surrounding the environmental impacts of shale gas extraction it seems sensible to wait for the results of the US EPA investigation to bring forward further information. The argument that shale gas should be exploited as a transitional fuel in the move to a low carbon economy seems tenuous at best. If we look at the US, there is little evidence that shale gas is currently, or expected, to substitute for coal. It is possible that some level of substitution may occur in other countries but, in the current world where energy use is growing globally and, without a meaningful constraint on carbon emissions, there is little price incentive to substitute for lower carbon fuels. It is difficult to envisage any situation other than shale gas largely being used in addition to other fossil fuel reserves and adding a further carbon burden. This could lead to an additional 11 ppmv of COL over and above expected levels without shale gas — a figure that will rise as and when the additional 50% of shale gas is exploited. It should be stressed that shale gas is not like oil from tar sands. The extraction process does not result in significant emissions itself compared to conventional extraction but given the urgent and challenging requirements facing us with regards to carbon reductions, any additional fossil fuel resource just adds to the problem. The idea that we need `transitional' fossil fuels is itself open to question. For example, in the International Energy Agency scenario that outlines a path to 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, fuel switching coupled with power generation efficiency, only accounts for 5% of the required reductions (IEA, 2010). If globally we are to achieve the considerable reductions in carbon emissions that are required then it is energy efficiency, carbon capture and storage, renewable energy etc that will make the difference. While a strong case could be made for the domestic extraction of shale gas from an energy security basis — replacing a proportion of imported gas with domestic production, this is not the focus of this report. Within the UK shale gas could substitute for coal and thereby reduce the UK's emissions, however, with a carbon budget in place coal (without CCS) is likely to be phased out anyway shale gas is not required to make this happen. Even if this were the case, given the radical reduction in emissions required and the need for a decarbonised electricity supply within two decades it would risk being a major distraction from transitioning to a genuine zero- carbon grid. Given the investment in infrastructure required to exploit these resources there is the danger of locking the UK into years of shale gas use, leaving unproven carbon capture and storage, as the only option for lower carbon electricity (and even this would only permit around a 60 -60% capture rate). Consequently, this investment would be better made in real zero- carbon technologies that would provide more effective long -term options for decarbonising electricity. At the global level, against a backdrop of energy growth matching, if not outstripping, that of global GDP and where there is currently no carbon constraint, the exploitation of shale gas will most likely lead to increased energy use and increased emissions d2 The Committee on Climate Change has suggested that electricity will need to be effectively decarbonised by 2035 (CCC, 2010). Page 77 Shale gas: a provisional assessment, January 2011 (FINAL) resulting in an even greater chance of dangerous climate change. While for individual countries that have a carbon cap, for example in the UK, there may be an incentive to substitute shale gas for coal, the likely result would be a fall in the price of globally- traded fossil fuels and therefore an increase in demand. Consequently, there is no guarantee that the use of shale gas in a nation with a carbon cap would result in an absolute reduction in emissions and may even lead to an overall increase. In addition to concerns about groundwater and GHG emissions, it is also important in considering possible shale gas extraction in the UK to recognise that high population density is likely to amplify many of the issues that have been faced in the US. If meaningful amounts of gas were to be extracted in the UK (the example of 9bcm has been used in the report but the scenarios see annual production rising above this level for periods of time) then this could have a considerable impact on scarce water and land resources. 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O.5Q1 S21 ?841 iniiL 14808 - -S Sulfate (as SO4) 5S 45 O 3 1270 nt�iT Sulfide (as S) 3 1 79.5 ?9.5 ?9.5 111 l 14265 -45-3 Sulfite (as SO3) 3 3 2.56 64 1 64 digit- QQ12 " -18 -1 Sn,inata,tis Tet,tcl�lor tlivlene 3 29 3 1 112 5.01 U.22 5:01 O.GI 5.01 rttg L t2fL, 0 °440 -28.0 Tltalliu,ii 29 1 01 0.1 0.1 in`L 0"440 -316 Titnoitim ?5 1 0,06 0.06 0.06 ttts 40108 -58 -3 Toluene 29 15 2.3 8p } V3J ��y �1?'Q Total Dimolved Solids 58 53 t5 :30 93200 33 - 1000 inalL. Total Tyeldalil Nitrogen's 24 3 ; 122 535 lltA 1 Tot,-%I Orvaitic carbon 23 23 69.2 449 1080 ttt :I Total suspulde(l'Solids 29 29 30.6 145 1910 In vle,les 2 14 16 48 26 -0 t2`L 0?440.66.6 Zinc 29 6 0.025 0.048 0.09 in2rZ -- Gross Alpha S S 2141 15.950 )Ci Z Gloss Beta 3 S 61 ".445 )CYIL ?440 - Total alpha it idittiti 6 6 , t 1.310 )CiI'L ?44 +) - 11 - 4 ltacliutu - ZeG 3 3 2.58 33 1�C'i =I '4:10 -14-4 Radi„ni -22S 3 3 l.ls 15.41 �Ci =L Page v WT Ilid 4� r Th e undersigned electors of the City of Buffalo, New york., acting in otn- capacity as residents of this community with an inalienable right to local Self-governance, hereby petition and direct the members of the BufWo City C ouncil, who are sworn to protect �e health safety and welfare of this community, to - advertise and then adopt "Buffalo's Community. Pr otection from Natural Gas Fo& action Ordinance which the People of the City have submitted to the members of their Council. RE TO THE CO MMI" EE- LEST. tur of ector Printed Name of Elector 12esidetice C7eta of s• 7. NZI y jl - C 13. VQ 16. d 17, 18. 21. 23. — - -- -- 25. 26. 27. — __ 1111912010 15144 71t 2211� AFYS 1) f rLLC`! PACE 07108 000 U.S. ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION �41A 2360 North Fox*st Road, G NY 14068 Tel. ( 7161 63 0461 nr 1- Fa (716) 213.4343 Well N ame: C- nit # Date P 1) This well will be (raced by Universal Well S r i4ces; lnc 2) 2tt nfFcesdt f Inter; Nearby(streams or ponds *) MiN RAG t�i.sGE S *APPF far withdrawal from land:ownor if pond is'used. `? 2 3) Planned qtr �tstf�tes: Gel water fracrurz, �� "v -r�r1 �, t+i1�Gr111Y Pu gZ 1 and o asiPiOrr' di ertucali . n ( dtlittPe, :sgrl; n) . A an- 40,000 gallons available, usually, 32,00.0 gallons used, h) Lan _& 60,000 - 75,000 pounda.of 20/40 sarnd, e) ri r 1,000 gallons of 15 HCL used for the purpose of dissolving the cement which is on the outside of the easing. At the perforation intervals, the acid use facilities lower breakdoxmi and treating pressures. Also mixed in with the acid are Unihib A. and iron Chwo k. 1. d) Sq arun(� About 50 gallons used for.t€te purpose of reducing the surface tension of the water and minimizing the water blocks. The trade name h; "Flow€inax 70" e) Gel. About 750 pounds is used for the purpose offfiction reduction and increasing tho.sand carrying viscosities and minimizing fluid lass into the formation matrix. The trade name is "Unigel BETE ,}) Qe Breukerer We use about :S gallons of this material for the purpose of assisting the breakdown of the gel back to a one centipoise viscosity. 3°he trade name of this material is "GDL4X ". 9) C! Sta. fl rr " Clay - chek T. F' 24 gallons. Used to Prevent the migration ofillite and feldspathic clays in Die reservoir It) Ir rt iu it = "Iron - Sts -TI" 24 pllorts. Prevents theprecipitation of ferric and ferrous iron in the reservoir. A)l the chernieals sued by Universal Well Services are presented on the i fSDS sheets which arson file witli NYS Division of.Mineml Resources, 1) Flow _ back-' We will direct the flow back to the lined pit. 6) a urhedFluids: We h ave found that wt usually zEt about 25 %o'tew .of the flow back fluids, We draw these . fluids from the lined pit and transport to the Warren Pennsylvania, Trcatmcnt Plant or Buffalo Seaver Authority n Buffalo, NY. R EFERRED TO HE COMM L ON PETITIONS February 8, 2011 0004 J. Mirro, Owner, Use 734 Elmwood- Install Awning Sign(Del)(no hrg). z�` /ye�j j {f S NAME OF AGI OLAA N# f n S`► PROTPOT THE ATTACHED PERMIT IS FOR COMMON COUNCIL APPROVAL. NO PUBLIC HEARING IS REQUIRED AS DETERED.BY_TBE pERMII'._OFFICE, ._ .. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND CITY PLANNING BOARD. MESSAGE TO APPLICANT: PLEASE CONTACT BILL GRILLO OF THE CITY PLANNING BOARD (851 -5086) TO DETERMINE'WHETBER. OR NOT YOU NEED PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL. City of Buffalo 65 Niaga ra Square SIGNS Building Application Buffalo, NY 14202 (716)851 -4949 Fax (716)851 -5472 Report fate 02/01/2011 09:1 AM Submitted By FLD Page 1 A/P #. 162702 Date Time BY Date Time By Processed 12121/201010: ©2 DIGEF Temp C00 Issued COO Final Expires ion Type of Work # Plans 0 Declared Valuation 1530.00 Dept of Commerce # Pages 0 Calculated Valuation 0.00 �.. _._. Auto Retrle s Bill GiOU A ct ua! "Valuation G.bo Square Footage 0.00 Name * APPROVAL 511 -1551 COMMON.COUN APPROVAL AFTE=R CITY WIDE SITE PLANNING RECOMENDATION I ENGINEERING APPROVAL AND PLANS REQUIRED — * TO INSTALL AN AWNING SIGN 16'8'X3'X5'4' OVER THE R.O.W. TO THE NORTHERNMOST TENENT SPACE OF A 2 STORY MIXED USE BUILDING IN THE ELMWOOD AVE SPECIAL ZONING DISTRICT. AKA 734 ELMWOOD AVE.'LETTER FROM ELMWOOD VILLAGE ASSOC. PRESIDENT REQUESTING TO WAIVE DESIGN STANDARDS AND SURVEY SCANNED" Parent A/P # Project # Project/Phase Name Phase # Size /Area Size Description Address 732 ELMWOOD BUFFALO NY 14222- ' Location - Contact ID AC305285 Name NORASAM LLC !Nailing Address 153 W 27TH ST 1202 Organization City NEW YORK State/Province NY ZIP/PC 10001 Country USA ❑ Foreign Day Phone Evening Phone Fax Mobile # Occupant N From TO Owner Y From 04127/2005 TO Contact ID AC1248436 Name STEVENSON WADE Mailing Address Organization City 779 WASHINGTON ST State /Province BUFFALO NY ZIP/PC 14203 Country ❑ Foreign Day Phone Evening Phone Fax Mobile # Occupant N From To Owner Y From 02122/2005 To 05/06/2007 Contact ID AC51052 Name STEVENSON WADE Mailing Address 779 WASHINGTON ST Organization City BUFFALO State /Province NY ZIP /PC 14203 Country USA ❑ Foreign Day Phone Evening Phone Fax Mobile # Occupant N From To Owner Y. From 05/28/2000 To 05106/2007 City of Buffalo SIGNS Building Application 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 (716)851 -4949 Fax (716)851 -5472 Report Date 02/01/2011 AM Submitted By FLL? Page.3 536781 CC APP 0 536775 EIA 0 536773 ELMWOOD 0 536774 ENGINEER 0 536776 PLAN REV 0 540216 ZONVARI 0 N City Survey (con't) ❑ Subdivisions N 1212112010 1 0:02 N 121211201010:02 N 121211201010:02 N 121211201.0 10:02 N Common Council ❑ Admin OfficelApts R4 Detail 1. PRIOR REQUIRED APPROVALS Modified By DIGEF Modified Date/Time 12/2112010 1 0:45 Comments No :Comments PRIOR APPROVALS Bfla Arts Commission ❑ Arts Comm. Approval City Survey (con't) ❑ Subdivisions Permit Ohice ❑ Asbestos Survey (j Asbestos Abatement ❑ Special events .. ❑ Bond /Certified check ❑ Assessment Combination City Engineering Common Council ❑ Admin OfficelApts R4 ❑ First Insurances Check' ❑ public Works approval ❑ Curb Cuts ❑Beauty Parlor R2 ❑ Notarized Permission) for portable sign one year Encroachment ❑ Canopy/Marquee ROW Lease showing Use Rodent/Vermin Bait encroachment ❑ Oversize Trucking ❑ Freestanding Sign. ❑ SaweriWater.Cut ❑ Sesser Retention Piumb rs' Cuis [] Human Service Facility ❑ Simple Demolition ❑ Telecommunication C3 Sliest Cuts ❑ Portable Sign in ROW ❑ Simple Plan.Approval City Planning Restricted Use Permit ❑ Zoning/Use ❑ Tree over 4 11 .at 4' ❑ Citywide Site Plan ❑Other .Check ❑ Thruway Sign approval E) Subdivisions ❑ Urban Renewal Environmental Review ❑ S.E.Q.R.A. Preservation Board ❑ Preservation District ❑ Zoning Variance ❑ N.E.P.A. ❑ Contiguous Check city Survey ❑ Address Permit Law Office Water Department ❑ Development ❑ Insurances Check ❑ New Water Supply ❑ Flood Plain ❑ Title Held ❑ Water Retention Detail 2. PLAN REVIEWS Modified By DIGEF Modified Date/Time 12121/201009:15 Comments No Comments City of Buffalo 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 (716 )851 - 4949 Fax (716)851 -5472 SIGNS Building Application Reportl� ate Q21D112D11 09: 6 AM Submitted By FLD Page 5 1 C v Mr. Fontana moved: That the above communication from the J. Mirro, be received and filed; and That the petition of J. Mirro, owner, for permission to use 734 Elmwood Avenue to install an awning sign 16' S" x ` x 5' 4' over the right- of-way to the northernmost tenant space be, and hereby is approved. Passed. 39 TAB:rmv t: N%yp60\nistivordlrniv134c2- 8a.doe * AVE NO � �7 FONTAI+ A 7S' �j t y FRANCZYK GO �C 3C 1C KEARNS LOC.VARTO X PRID GEN :F RIVERA RUSSELL 7iC SMI SMITH X K Mai m 5 x 0 2/3- 6 x 3/4- 7 ) REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE (BONNIE E. RUSSELL, CHAIRPERSON) 0001 X Notices of Appointments- Temp /Prov /Perm(Cty Clk) Ccp# 35, 1/25 Mrs. Russell moved That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPT 6 La Recommended by the Committee on Civil Service r 2' FINANCE (MICHAEL P. KEARNS, CHAIRPERSON) 000.10 Bflo Mun Water Finance Committee Basic Financial Statements Y/E 6 /1O(Co pt) Cep# 8,1/25 Mr. Kearns moved That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPT Recommended by the Committee on Finance i � 4 17 �a Bflo Water Board Basic Financial Statements Y/B 6 /14(Compt) Ccp# 9, 1/25 Mr. Kearns moved That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPT Recommended by the Committee on Finance I� Q "A a 5 3 Response Implementing Use of Automated Funds Transfer grog Payment of City Bills � ( #76,CCP 1 /11 /11)(Compt) Ccp# 11, 1 /25 Mr. Kearns moved That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Piled. ADOPT Recommended by the Committee on Finance 1 04) Selling of Surplus Obsolete Assets(A &F) Ccp# 25, 1125 Mr. Kearns moved That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPT Recommended by the Committee on Finance ry �� Eliminate Foreclosure on Properties Due to Nonpayment of Wtr and Sewer(Assess) Ccp# 13, 7/20 Mr. Kearns moved That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPT t Recommended by the Committee on Finance ` \0 6600- M. Kearns -Req Bd of Ed to Assist in Designing a Survey Re;Recycling Ccp# 43, 10127 Mr. Kearns moved That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPT Recommended by the Committee on Finance COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (MICHAEL, J. LOCURTO, CHAIRPERSON) 0005 2011-2012 Annual Action Plan (Year .37 Community Development Block Grant) (Item. No. 2, C.C.P., Jan, 25, 2011) That the above item. be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. LoCurto moved: Action Plan in ac ordaa6e with th ri by the Utked Statesbepartmtment ofHc describgd in the above communication. �F City of B 1 's 201. I -2012 Annual all cation 0 $23, 2,973 -funds set forth & U � evelopmnen , as more fully J Recommended by the Committee on Community Development Chairrn `1'AB:rmv T-) Mr. LoCurto moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Community Development 4 rs � M. Kearns -N, Noon - Concerns Re Work Performed at the Old Republic Steel Site (447,12/14) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Community Development r U _, C v LEGISLATION (JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR., CHAIRPERSON) 0005 P. Tsoufl ides, Petition to Use 708 Elmwood — Create Additional Seating on 2"d Floor of Existing Restaurant (Item No. 49, C.C.P., Jan. 25, 2011) That after the public Tearing before the Committee on Legislation on February 1, 2011, the petition of P. Tsouflides, owner, for permission to use 708 Elmwood for a restricted use (additional seating for 34 patrons and two bathrooms) into the second floor of a mixed -use brick, frame and concrete block commercial building be, and hereby is approved. Passed. Recommended by the Committee on Legislation � Chairman TAB:rmv tAwp60\msword\:rmv%49c ] - 25c.doc AVE *NO x F ONTA.NA FRANCZYK G®LOIV1BEK KEGS LOCURTO PRIDGEN * RIVES x RUSSELL SMITH 2/3- 6 314- 7 * x ky U00 Used Car Dealer License -- 50 Sycamore (Item No. 21, C.C.P., Jan: 25, 2011) That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer license to Bennie Caudle d1bla Ben's Tire Center, Inc. located at 50 Sycamore. Passed.. Recommended by the Committee on Legislation ° Chairman Tan:r„w t:\vvp6o wo v�21cl zsc.doe * AVE *NO * * FONTANA FRA.NGZYK * * x * G€3LOEK * KE.ARNS * * X Mai a 5 x 2/3- 6 3/4- 7 G 65, r� A. Brown- Concerns Fracking (#36,1/25) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation fNt 000 M. Ferguson- Concerns Prohibiting Natural Gas Drilling (##39, 1125) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation �_F 0305, L. Fields -New Mortgages Unavailable for Properties With Gas Drillings ( #40, 1/25) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation , 005,9 B. Gill- Concerns Regarding Banning Fracking ( #41, 1125) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation 0el C 0 r , Cr f M. Harter -Oil & Gas Accountability Project ( #43, 1125) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation ( )�Vuw 1 006 J. C. Kenny- Concerns Natural Gas Extraction Prohibition (944,1/25) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation r . 9�, 00062 Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 288 — Natural Gas Extraction. Prohibition (Item No. 87, C.C.P., Jan, 25, 2011) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Golombek moved; That the Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 87, C.C.P., January 25, 2010, be and the same hereby is approved. S c Recommended by the Committee on Legislation *'-UQ Chairman TAB:rmv T:Iwp6O'unsword�mv187c2 - z 5c.doe -J5�? *AVE * NO * FONTANA * FRANCZYK * GGLGEK * X * KEARNS L®GJR.T® *� x PRIDGEN * R VERA * . :RUSSELL * * * * SMITH * Niaj ®5 * * * 213 -6� 3/4- 7 00063 Food More License — 860 William (Item No. 13, C.C.P., Jan. 11, 2011) (Items No. 60, C.C.P., Jan. 25, 2011) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Golombek moved: That pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Food Store License to Sharif Saeed, located at 860 William d/b /a Lucky's with the following conditions: 1. The store hours are to be 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. 2. There should be no advertisements or anything else blocking or covering windows at the store. 3. There are to be no vehicles parked on the sidewalk. Passed. Recommended by the Committee on Legislation hairnlan TAB:rmv TAwp60\mswOr&MvU 1 -1 lc.doc AYE NO FONTANA F.ILAAI.VCZYK GV.B..dOMBE 7k 7i % K{ ARNS % 7f 3iL L®CURT® % P Ak.Ai/4BEN SF ��j RI Y E % RUSSELL x % F ry��g \M g �y �.7 a xa iF 1laj = 5 � =C 0 2/ � 3 ® � * � � 6 3'Y e / ¢ 0. 0 i.! 4 Second Hand Dealer — 3411 Bailey (Item No. 33, C.C.P., Oct. 5, 2010) (Item No, 70, C.C.P., Jan, 25, 2011) That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Economic Development Permit and Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Second Hand Dealer License to Maurice Thomas (Manager), dlbla SET Aaron's located at 3411 Bailey Avenue. Passed. Recoznmended by the Committee on Legislation Chairman TAR -m tAwp60'umwo4 mv133c 0 -5adoe �i *AYE *NO* FONTANA FRANCZ GOLO E KEARNS LOCURTO PRID x dr RIVERA RUSSELL STH maj g 5 z / 3 -6�* 3/4- 7 0 Ordinance Amendment Chapter 288 Natural Gas Extraction Prohibition (##68, 12128) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received an d. r ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation RECEIVED FILE R. Yelda & Others - Request Council to Adopt Bflo's Community Protection From Natural Gas Extraction Ordinance ( #45, 11/16) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation �,kx M. Brinkworth & Others- Request Council to Adopt Bflo's Community Protection From . Natural Gas Extraction Ordinance (#28,11/30) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation %.,A G. Hunter & O- Request Council to Adopt Bflo's Community Protection From Natural Gas Extraction Ordinance (##52, 12/14) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation 00069 J. Lewis & O- -Request Council to Adopt Bflo's Community Protection From Natural Gas Extraction Ordinance (#40,12/28) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation if} fn OH "? J. Golombek- Protection From Natural Gas Extraction ( #45, 12/14) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation A I . 0 0 ? Joint Commission to Examine Police Reorganization(Exe Res) (# 104, 7120) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED Recommended by the Committee on Legislation w u J RESOLUTIONS February 8, 2011 0 0 0 ' 7 2 RESOLUTION By: Richard Fontana RE: Buffalo Sewer Authority Policy for treatment of Natural Gas Drilling (Hydro- fracking) Flow Back Fluids and frack `eater. WHEREAS, Since 2048, gas drilling companies have been flocking to the Marcellus Shale, a rock bed the size of Greece that partially lies beneath New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. The Marcellus Shale, according to some geologists, is capable of supplying the entire country's natural gas needs for up to two decades. However, the mechanism for extracting the natural gas is through vertical or horizontal hydraulic fracturing. "Hydro- fracking," as this process is known, remains controversial but is increasingly being utilized for natural gas extraction; and WHEREAS, Hydro- fracking utilizes surface and ground water mixed with acid, anti- bacterial agents, friction reducers, sand, additives and numerous chemicals, including such known carcinogens such as methanol, ethylene glycol, formaldehyde, naphthalene, benzene, toluene and xylene, which is then pumped into wells and blasted into rock formations to release the natural gas trapped inside the rocks. This process has also been know to release radioactive elements such as radon and uranium, which are naturally occurring within the rock formations; and WHEREAS, Once the rock is fractured, between 15 to 40 percent of the water comes back up the well as flow back fluid. The flow back fluid or "frack water" which exits the well can be five tunes saltier than sea water and the longer that "frack mater" stays in the ground. the more salts (sulfates and chlorides) and sediments collect in the water. In some circumstances, conventional sewage and drinking water treatment plants are unable to remove these salts, chemicals, radioactive elements and other additives; and WHEREAS, In Medina, NY, the US Energy Development Corporation operates hydro - fracking wells that generate flow back fluid or "frack water," which is being transported to either the Warren Pennsylvania Treatment Plant or the Buffalo Sewer Authority in Buffalo, N.Y, for treatment; and WHEREAS, In an Ativoice News Article dated January 24, 2011, Buffalo Sewer Authority Commissioner David Comerford was quoted as saying that the Buffalo Sewer Authority does not receive "frack water." In this same article, Commissioner Comerford stated that the wastewater that the Buffalo Sewer Authority receives is the result of US Energy Development Corporation contracts with Waste Water Technology, which state that this wastewater discharge comes from "runoff" water. According to the Artvoice Article, the Buffalo Sewer Authority tests this water that they are receiving three times a year, and thus far no contaminants have been discovered; and WHEREAS, If there is any possibility that the Buffalo Sewer Authority is flushing frack water into the Niagara River or related bodies of water, this could have far reaching ramifications on the health, safety and welfare of local residents. Numerous unanswered questions remain at this time regarding the safety of frack water from hydro - fracking, as well as whether the Buffalo Sewer Authority is either properly licensed or equipped to accept hydro - fracking " frack water," which may contain chemicals and compounds that they are unable to treat. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Common Council respectfully requests that Buffalo Sewer Authority Commissioner.David Comerford appear before the Common Council to discuss the capacity and capability of the Buffalo Sewer Authority to handle hydro - fracking flow back fluids or "Track water," that the Commissioner furnish a list to the Council of those chemicals that the Buffalo Sewer Authority is capable of successfully treating with regard to hydrofracking " frack water," and that the Commisioner furnish a copy of the Buffalo Sewer Authority's policy, if one currently exists, regarding the acceptance and treatment of " frack water." Richard Fon ana Common Council Majority Leader Lovejoy District Council Member ADOPT RESOLVES REFER REMAINDER TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY 006,73 9 _= RESOLUTION By: Mr. Fontana RE: Explore New Hydropower Options to Lower Local Energy= Costs WHEREAS, It has been well publicized that New York State, and Western New York in particular, have some of the highest utility costs in the continental United States; and WHEREAS, As a result, Western New York businesses, especially those in manufacturing and similar industries that require large amounts of power, are operating at a competitive disadvantage when compared to businesses that are located in other regions where power is less costly; and WHEREAS, The high cost of power locally is also a significant financial burden to Buffalo's residents, especially during Buffalo's long winters; and WHEREAS, The cost of power locally has been cited by some businesses and residents as a contributing factor in their decision to relocate from the Buffalo area; and WHEREAS, In order to make the City of Buffalo and Western New York Region a more attractive and affordable place to live and operate a business, it is critical that ways be identified to lower local energy costs; and WHEREAS, One strategy that could possibly be used to lower local energy costs would be to utilize "hydrokinetic" electric power generators in area waterways; and WHEREAS, Various competing technologies have been developed, or are in development, to generate hydrokinetic electric power using underwater turbines that are submerged on the floor of river beds or other bodies of water to capture energy from currents, tides and waves. Unlike traditional hydropower generation, hydrokinetic technology does not require dams and water intakes, relies upon turbines with fewer blades that spin at lower RPMs, and requires minimal land -based equipment. The power which is generated can be linked to power grids or individuals using normal power lines; and WHEREAS, Although the hydrokinetic industry is still considered emerging and this form of technology is not suitable for all rivers or bodies of water, the potential benefits of this technology to local residents and businesses warrants serious discussion and review. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the City of Buffalo, NY Common Council respectfully requests that the Buffalo Sewer Authority, Buffalo Water Board, Department of Public Works and Department of Law investigate the feasibility, advisability and legality of utilizing hydrokinetic technology to generate of hydropower in the Niagara and Buffalo Rivers, which at this time appears to be regulated primarily by the Federal Environmental Regulatory Commission, and report back their findings on such matter to the Common Council by filing such information with the City Clerk. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this Resolution be referred to the appropriate Common Council Committee for further discussion and review. r :Richard A. Fontana` Common Council Majority Leader Lovejoy District Council Member ADOPT RESOLVES REFER REMAINDER TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION 006 ?4 -1/ r�� By: Messrs. Fontana and Kearns Re: Ordinance Amendment Chapter 144 Contractors The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as follows: That Article III of Chapter 144 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows: ARTICLE III Landscape and Snow Removal Contractors (§ 144 -15 — § 144-23) § 144-15 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: ACTIVE LICENSE A license obtained b a erson ursuant to this Cha ter which has neither ex fired nor been revoked. APPLICANT Any person who owns or leases at least one motor vehicle used in conducting a snow removal and /or landscape business. LANDSCAPE MATERIAL All grass, weeds, brush, leaves, flowers, shrubs, limbs up to six inches in diameter and small stumps not to exceed 12 inches in diameter. LANDSCAPER Any person providing services of planting, trimming, cutting or removing bushes, shrubs, flowers, vegetables, trees or grass for which a contract or agreement for services has been established orally or in writing by means of an invoice, sales receipt or other competent evidence. A landscape contractor constructs, maintains, repairs, installs or subcontracts the development of landscaping systems and facilities for public and/or private gardens and other areas which are designed to aesthetically, architecturally, horticulturally or functionally improve the grounds within or surrounding a structure or a tract or plot of land. In connection therewith, a landscape contractor prepares and grades plots and areas of land for the installation of any architectural, horticultural and decorative treatment or arrangement, MOTOR VEHICLE Any vehicle used for landscaping or snow removal purposes by a landscaper or snow remover as defined by this article. PERSON Any individual, firm, partnership, contractor, subcontractor, association or corporation for which a New York State tax identification number has been issued. PRIVATE PROPERTY All real property, improved or unimproved, owned by any municipal corporation, person or otherwise and which is not included in the definitions of "public highway" and "public place." PUBLIC HIGHWAY Any street open to the public for its full use by all residents of the City of Buffalo. PUBLIC PLACE All real property available to or open to use by all residents of the City of Buffalo. SNOW REMOVER Any person providing services of removing, dumping, heaping or plowing snow by means of a motor vehicle for which a contract or agreement for services has been established orally or in writing by means of an invoice, sales receipt or other competent evidence. § 144 -16 License required. A. No person who is a landscaper or snow remover shall conduct landscape or snow removal activities or remove any landscape materials or snow or transport the same through or upon any street, avenue, parkway, road, boulevard or highway within the City of Buffalo, unless he or she shall have first obtained a license from the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services and shall have agreed to conform to the provisions of this chapter. B. Failure to comply with this section shall constitute a violation of this section and shall be punishable by a Class [C]D fine in the amount of $[52.50] This shall be in addition to any other penalty provided in the Code of the City of Buffalo or in any other law. 144 -17 Application procedure. A. All landscapers and/or snow removers shall apply to the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services for a license upon forms to be furnished by said Director. In addition to the license, a vehicle tag for each motor vehicle, including trailers, are to be used in the furtherance of the landscape and /or snow removal business. B. The license application shall specify the following: fr (1) Name, address, telephone number and New York State tax identification number of the landscaper and /or snow remover. (2) Name, address and telephone number of each principal partner or corporate officer of the landscaper and /or snow remover. (3) Make, serial number, license number and load capacity of each motor vehicle, including trailers, to be utilized by the landscaper and /or snow remover and a current copy of each vehicle registration for which a vehicle tag shall be issued. C. All new a lications and the renewals therefor shall be referred to the Department of Police for its investigation rela n the moral character of the applicant and an incident histor of the Applicant with a recommendation for a royal or disc royal of the a lication. All recommendations for disa royal must state the reason for such disa roval in writin . D. The City of Buffalo reserves the ri ht to make unannounced eriodie on -site ins ections durina business hours by an of the aforementioned enforcement a envies to ensure eom Hance with all a livable laws and ordinances. [C]E. Tags for motor vehicles shall be placed on the center top of the windshield in line with the rear view mirror. [D.]F. A substitute replacement tag shall be issued upon the payment of a fee for each replacement, upon the filing of an affidavit or such other proof as may be required by the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services. § 144-18 Insurance. The applicant shall furnish a certificate from an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of New York, evidencing that the applicant and any .motor vehicles are covered by general liability, personal injury and property damage insurance and shall provide evidence that employees of the applicant are covered by workmen's compensation or by an exemption certificate meeting the requirements of the State of New York and containing a ten -day notice of cancellation clause directed to the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services, before any license hereunder shall be issued.. 144 -19 Revorting of active licenses. A. It shall be the duly of the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services to ensure that at all times an up-to-date "Active License Summary Re ort" is maintained which shall contain the name address tele hone number and New York State tax identification number of each erson in ossession of an active license a roved pursuant to this Chapter. B. It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services to ensure that a com of the Active License Summ y Report referenced in Subdivision A of 144 49 shall be filed with the City Clerk for review .. by the Common Council at the followin times: (1) Each year, no later than the filing deadline established by the Common Council for their first regularly scheduled meeting held in the month of November. (21--.-Whenever any change shall occur in the status of an active license approved pursuant to this Chapter, including but not limited to revocation or expiration of a license. 3 At an other times as the Common Council mqy direct. 144 -20 Availability of Active License Summary Report on the City's Website. A. It shall be the duty of the City Clerk, whenever an Active License Summary Report shall be filed with his or her office pursuant to § 144 -19, to ensure that a copy of such report is forwarded to the Director of Management Information Systems. B. It shall be the dutv of the Director of Management Information Svstems. whenever he or she shall be forwarded a copy of an Active License S ummaKy Re ort b the Cit Clerk pursuant to Subdivision A of this section to ensure that a of the most recently received Active License Summary Report shall be made available for public viewing and downloading on the Citv wEh -'itt- § 144 - [19]21 Regulation of landscaper services. A. Landscape material for disposal in the City of Buffalo shall not contain any foreign objects, such as stone, brick, concrete, plastic or metal. B. Burning of landscape material within the City of Buffalo is prohibited. C. All landscape materials shall be removed from the serviced property by the landscaper and be transported to the City of Buffalo composting facility for disposal or composted at the landscaper's facility. D. The placing or dumping of landscape material on public highways, public places or private property is prohibited. § 144 - [20]22 Enforcement. This article shall be enforced by the Division of Licenses and the City of Buffalo police officer or Code Enforcement Official and such other departments or persons . as may be designated by the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services § 144 -[21 ]23 Suspension and revocation of license; hearings. 4 'J , q A. All persons holding a Iicense as a landscape contractor and /or snow removal contractor shall be subject to the rules and proceedings as contained in § 144 -10 relating to hearings and decisions on charges arising from complaints or improper conduct. B. In addition to a license revocation by the City of Buffalo, a violation of any provision of this chapter by a person shall be deemed an offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both. § 144 - [22]24 Expiration of license. A. Each license and vehicle tag shall expire on the first day of April in each year B. No license or vehicle tag issued under this chapter shall be transferable or assigned or used by any person other than the one to whom it is issued. § 144 - [23]25 License and renewal fees. Fees for license as a landscape contractor and/or snow removal contractor shall be as provided in Chapter 175, Fees. APPROVED AS TO FORM Timothy A. Ball Asst. Corporation Counsel REFERRED TO THE ITS ON LEGISLATION. Note: Matter underlined is new, matter in brackets is to be deleted. 5 0O� By: Messrs. Fontana and Kearns Re: Ordinance Amendment Chapter 175, The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as follows: That Chapter 175 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows: § 175- 1. Enumeration. of Fees The following schedule of fees is hereby established with respect to licenses, permits and activities required or regulated under the provisions of various chapters of the Code of the City of Buffalo. Applications for and the issuance of such licenses and permits shall be subject to the provisions of the specific chapter of the Code which is indicated for each type of license or permit. The business, activity or operation for which the license or permit is required shall be subject to all regulations set forth in the chapter to which reference is made. These fees may be adopted or revised by the Common Council from time to time. Code Chapter Section, Type of Application, Permit or License Fee Chapter 144, Contractors § 144 -$G, home - improvement licenses Handyman $200.00 Home - improvement contractor $400.00 Specialty contractor $400.00 Light commercial contractor $400.00 New housing contractor $450.00 General contractor $750.00 Subcontractor $300.00 Construction management $300.00 Salesman's license or renewal $60.00 Duplicate license $10.50 APPROVED AS TO FORM Timothy A. Ball Asst, Corporation Counsel NOTE: Matter underlined is new; matter in brackets is to be deleted REFERRYED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. § 144 -12, demolition contractor's license Grade 1 $50.00 Grade 2 $350.00 Grade 3 $500.00 Grade 4 $750.00 144 -25, landscaper and snow removal contractor's license Landscaper $50.00 Snow Remover $50.00 APPROVED AS TO FORM Timothy A. Ball Asst, Corporation Counsel NOTE: Matter underlined is new; matter in brackets is to be deleted REFERRYED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. UO ;�' j Sponsor. Mr. Fontana Re: Waiver of Room Usage Fees for Kaisertown Coalition Whereas: The continued safety and cleanliness of the neighborhoods of the Lovejoy district depends on the care and concern of its residents; and Whereas: Block clubs exist as a means for residents to organize in order to address issues of concern and plan and execute improvements to their community; and Whereas: The Kaisertown Coalition block club works diligently to serve the Kaisertown community of the Lovejoy district; and Whereas: Community centers such as the Peter J. Machnica Center exist as resources for the residents of the City of Buffalo to meet and take part in recreational activities; and Whereas: In order to aid in the maintenance of community center facilities, individuals who wish to use these facilities for private clubs or groups may be required to pay usage fees; and Whereas: The Kaisertown Coalition block club is a public group whose members donate their time and personal resources for the good of the community. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council shall grant a waiver of Machnica Center room usage fees to the Kaisertown Coalition block club for 2011, so that they may continue to serve the Kaisertown community. 4zg�g Richard A. Fontana Majority Leader V� * AVE * NO � FONTANA x FRANCZ * * K EARNS LOC(JRTO �7 P GEN. RIVERA RUSSELL 3f SMITH 7E M$j 5 S % ik 213- 6 ** 3/4- 7 * * % 000 BY: MR. FRANCZYK Mg. r?L-O 0<, RE: INTERVIEWS FOR COMPTROLLER SEAT WHEREAS: The current Comptroller, Andrew San Filippo, announced that he will be vacating his seat on or about March 17, 2011 to take a position with State Comptroller Thomas Di Napoli; and WHEREAS: As the City of Buffalo's chief fiscal watchdog, the Comptroller's office manages and has oversight over a nearly $1.3- billion dollar budget (including the School system); and, WHEREAS: The intricacies and level of detail necessary to effectively understand and manage municipal finance is one of the most difficult and complicated tasks of city government; and, WHEREAS: In the interest of transparency as well as the need to initiate an appropriate vetting process, the Common Council previously approved an application and interview process to fill a vacant Common Council seat; and WHEREAS: A similar process is advisable and appropriate in regards to a vacant Comptroller's seat which is to be filled by the Common Council; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Common Council solicit resumes and set up hearings or interviews for candidates interested in filling the vacancy of the Office of Comptroller of the City of Buffalo once said vacancy occurs. AVID A. FRANCZYK REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. p 00078 BY: MR. ERAN YK WHEREAS: After years of needless mismanagement under Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority control, the OMHA is proposing to take over the management of the troubled Marine Drive Apartments; and, WHEREAS: The BMHA ignored the Common Council's unanimously adopted June 2010 resolution asking that the Marine Drive tenants (or like entity approved by the tenants) assume control of the management of the Marine Drive Apartments, and, WHEREAS: The continued instability of Marine Drive Apartments is profoundly upsetting to the residents of that complex and jeopardizes the revitalization of the waterfront; and, WHEREAS: Marine Drive tenants understand that they reside in "affordable housing," not "public housing," having every right to live on the waterfront. They are furtber committed to sound management of Marine Drive with a diverse mix of residents, a situation contrary to many of the housing projects run by RMHA; HOW THEREFORE RE IT RESOLVED: That the RMHA appear before the Common Council and explain why it refuses to adopt a plan of management in harmony with Marine Drive tenants, and what rote it expects to play in current and future management of the Marine Drive Apartments. DAVID A. FRANCZYK ADOPT RESOLVES REFER THE REMAINDER TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOMENT 00 7 RESOLUTION By: Joseph Golombek, Jr. & David A. Rivera Re: Merging the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission & the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority Whereas: There are currently more than six hundred state and local authorities in New York State; and Whereas: The Niagara Palls Bridge Commission is an international public authority managed by an eight member Board of Commissioners consisting of four members appointed by the Ontario Premier and four members appointed by the Governor of New York Mate. For many years, the Commission has overseen the operations of the Lewiston- Queenston, Whirlpool Rapids and Rainbow International Bridges; and Whereas: The Buffalo and .Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority is an international public authority created pursuant to a compact entered into by New York State with the consent of Congress and by the Government of Canada. It is managed by a ten member Board consisting of five members from New York State and five members from Canada and, for many years, the Authority has overseen the operations of the Peace Bridge; and Whereas: The highest duty of all elected and appointed officials, as well as governmentally created authorities, should be to safeguard and benefit the taxpayers who fund their operations; and Whereas: At times, the authorities that operate our international bridges have been accused of ignoring or minimizing the negative effects of their planning and operations on the health, quality of life and property values of local residents, particularly those who live in close proximity to these border crossings in areas such as Black Rock and the West Side of Buffalo; and Whereas: New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has publicly stated that "the excessive number of agencies and authorities in New York State government has become inefficient, unproductive and fitankly unworkable;" and Whereas: Governor Cuomo has formed a Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission to recommend ways for making government leaner and more cost effective; and Whereas: The SAGE Commission will report recommendations on agency and authority reorganizations to the Governor by May 1, and a final report will be presented to the governor by :tune 1, 2012; and Whereas: There has also been significant scrutiny on the Canadian side of the border regarding alleged waste and abuse of power by quasi - governmental authorities and commissions; and Whereas: Although it is likely impossible for the State of New York, Province of Ontario, or even the nations of the United States or Canada to unilaterally bring about the reform or consolidation of the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission and the Buffalo and Fort Eric Public Bridge Authority, with the cooperation of all involved parties, such changes could be accomplished. Now Therefore Belt Resolved: That the Buffalo, NY Common Council respectfully calls upon President Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, New York State Governor Cuomo and the SAGE Commission, and Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty to undertake a review of the operations of the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission and the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority and identify what steps would need to be taken to merge these groups so that our shared border crossings can be managed in a more efficient and cost effective manner, and Be It Further Resolved: That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, the Buffalo and Fort Eric Public Bridge Authority, President Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, New York State Governor Cuomo and the SAGE Commission. and Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty. * % " i Joseph G©lombek, Jr. North District Council Member /J IL David A. Rivera Niagara District Council Member REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON P4 DEVELOPMENT, 0Q By: Mr. Golombek SUBJECT: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Urban and Community Forestry Program: 2011 -2012 Cost Snare Grant for Urban and Community Forestry in the City of Buffalo. WHEREAS: Keep Western New York Beautiful is applying to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for a project grant under the Urban and Community Forestry Program to be located in targeted neighborhoods and schools located within the territorial jurisdiction of this Common Council; and WHEREAS: As a requirement of these programs, Keep Western New York Beautiful must obtained "the approval/ endorsement of the of the governing body of the municipality in which the project will be located ". NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED: That the City of Buffalo Common Council hereby does approve and endorse the application of Keep Western New York Beautiful for a grant under the Urban and Community Forest program for a project known as the City Canopy and located within this community. I Jc oLk fir, PASSED C r AYE NO ONTANA FRANCZYK x GOLOMBEK KEAtS x L®CU2TO PA9JLDG �r X VERA RUSSELL 7 SMITH 7L ma j m 5 213 6 31 4. 7 k rC 1C Sponsor. Michael J. LoCurto, David Rivera Re: Common Council Appointments to the bate Crimes Task Farce Whereas: On February 2' 2010, the Common Council resolved to adopt the Resolution calling for the creation of a Hate Crimes Task Force for the City of Buffalo; and, Whereas: The Task Force will work to address the many socio- cultural factors, including race, gender, sexual orientation, age and nationality, among others, that contribute to- and often manifest into -hate crimes and other instances of violence and discrimination within the City of Buffalo; and Whereas: On November 2", 2010, the Common Council resolved to distribute the appointments of the Task Force as such: The Commissioner of the Commission of Citizen's Rights (1), three (3) appointments of the Common Council, one (1) appointment from the District Attorney, and two (2) appointments of the Buffalo .Police Commissioner; and Whereas: On January 25` 2011, the Common Council approved the District Attorney's Appointment of the Assistant District Attorney for the City of Buffalo, Patrick Shanahan, and, Whereas: The Common Council hereby appoints the following three (3) individuals to serve as the Council's appointments as members of the Hate Crimes Task Force: Theresa Warburton, an Instructor in the University at Buffalo's Global Gender Studies Department, and a Presidential Fellow Ph.D. student. Her expertise in Contemporary Feminist Theories, particularly Women of Color Feminism(s), is a valuable resource for approaching the challenges of the Task Force, and, Joshua Cerretti, an Instructor in the University at Buffalo's Global Gender Studies Department, and a Presidential Fellow Ph.D. student. His work focuses on Gay and Lesbian History in the United States, and his expertly crafted understanding of LGBT realities will help the Task Force address those obstacles as we move towards are more equal future, and, Donna Berry, a Buffalo Police Officer for more than 25 years and the current Board President of Buffalo Arts Studio. She holds a B.S in Independent Studies from Buffalo State College and is active in many organizations throughout the community. Her experience dealing with hate crimes and other manifestations of violence, hate, and discrimination on the streets of Buffalo make her vital asset to the Task Force. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council appoints these three individuals to serve with Assistant D.A Shanahan and the Commissioner of Citizens Rights and Community Relations on the newly established Hate Crimes Task Force for the City of Buffalo; and, e p Novo, Therefore, Be It Further Resolved: That the Buffalo Police Commissioner be called upon to nominate two (2) people to serve as his appointments to the task force so that the first meeting may convene with all seven members present. MICA UK J. LoCURTO 1 DAVID RIVERA 00082 Sponsor: Michael J. LoCurto Re: Council Appointment to the Living Wage Commission Whereas: For the past six years Joseph Carriero has served honorably as the Council's , Representative on The Living Wage Commission, fulfilling his duties as intended by the Common Council; and, Whereas: His term has now expired and the Common Council must appoint a different individual to serve as their appointment to the commission; and, Whereas: Professor Erin Hatton, residing at 27 Ashland Ave, is a professor in the University at Buffalo's Department of Sociology. Her research focuses on the intersection of work, poverty and public policy. Her most recent publication, The Temp Industry and the Transformation of Work in America since World War 11, examines the rise of the temp industry and its effect on employment relations in the United States. Professor Hatton's expertise and passion will contribute valuably towards the goals of the Living Wage Commission in the City of Buffalo. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council hereby appoints Professor Erin Hatton to serve honoraby as their representative for the Living Wage Commission. s f MICR EL J. LoCURTO il 0003,3 lid RESOLUTION . E� By: liar. Pridgen RE: Scheduling a Government For the People UB Summit to Bring Buffalo - Niagara's Elected Officials Together and Coordinate Efforts for Advancing U.B's 20/20 Legislation WHEREAS, For some time, the State University of New York at Buffalo ( "UB ") has been advocating for the New York State Legislature and Governor to pass "UB 20/20," legislation which would enable the school to increase its size and forge a coherent university -wide vision; and WHEREAS, In addition, the passage of UB 20/20 legislation is expected to enable the school to sharpen its focus, enhance its physical appearance, improve academically, and attract the critical mass of top-flight faculty and researchers needed to compete with the nation's elite schools; and WHEREAS, UB 20/20 not only holds great promise for the University, but for the entire Buffalo - Niagara Region, and is viewed by many as the most realistic and far - reaching plan currently in place for regenerating the economic future of Western New York; and WHEREAS, In Iight of the huge anticipated benefits which passing UB 20/20 legislation would have on the entire Buffalo - Niagara Region, it is critical for all local leaders and elected officials to concentrate and coordinate their efforts for advancing UB 20/20 and persuading the State Legislature and Governor to move forward on this initiative; and WHEREAS, A logical starting point for coordinating the efforts of Buffalo- Niagara's elected officials would be to bring these officials together in one place to review the university's UB 20/20 plan and develop a, coordinated strategy amongst town, city, county, state and federal elected officials for advancing this important legislation. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the City of Buffalo, NY Common Council respectfully requests that Buffalo- Niagara's elected officials join with this Honorable Body to discuss the UB 20/20 plan and how it can be advanced by attending a "Government For The People (G4P) Summit," which would ideally take place no later than April 1. 2011; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Cleric is directed to forward a copy of this resolution to each of Buffalo- Niagara's elected officials. Darius G. Pridgen Ellicott District Council Member 0003 By; Demone Smith, David Rivera, Bonnie Russell and Darius Pridgen RE: In Rein Auction Strawman Bidder Policy and enforcement penalties for irresponsible bidding WHEREAS, The City of Buffalo has a City Auction once a year for In Rem properties foreclosed on by the City or abandoned by property owners; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to the City of Buffalo Charter § 27 -6 the Common Council may direct that real property abandoned in the City of Buffalo be offered for sale by the commissioner of permit and inspection at public auction. Notice of the time and place of the auction, together with a short description of the property, shall be published at least once a weep for two weeks in the publication designated by the Common Council. The commissioner shall transmit to the council a report of all bids received at auction; and WHEREAS, The process for selling property at the In Rem Auction requires that participants use auction paddles to indicate their bid on the property, the successful bidder then submits a twenty percent (20 %) down payment of the property value at a payment table in the auction room to consummate a legitimate sale of the property. If the down payment is not made the property once again becomes available for purchase in front of the bidders on the same day of the initial or mistaken bid at the auction; and WHEREAS, The system for auction properties in City of Buffalo has been the subject of abuse by straw- bidders who execute the highest bid without intending to consummate the sale in order to prevent legitimate buyers from purchasing the property. When the property is reintroduced at the auction another bidder working with the straw - bidder bids on the property and is able to purchase the properly because the legitimate competitive bidder has left the auction and thus does not execute competing bids to purchase the property; and WHEREAS, The actions of straw- bidders and those cooperating with them artificially reduces the sale price of the property which the City of Buffalo ultimately collects and further lowers the property tax revenues that the City of Buffalo can collect from the fair market value of the property; and WHEREAS, In order to prevent straw - bidders from becoming winning bidders who then declare a mistake, those straw -men bidders who claim more than one mistaken bid should be disqualified from placing a bid on future properties; and WHEREAS, 'it is critical that the Department of Assessments and Taxation carefully scrutinize all bids, but particularly out of State and overseas bids on In Rem properties, until a policy can be enacted by the City of Buffalo to prevent the sale of properties to out of state property owners and corporations that have numerous housing code and building A 0 A �,?�" code violations with the City of Buffalo or have a history of violations in Buffalo Housing Court; and WHEREAS, Finally any owner, board member or partner of a Limited Liability Corporation that is currently before the City of Buffalo Housing Court for violations on their property should not be allowed to participate in the yearly In Rem Auction with the City of Buffalo. 1911 , I I That the Common Council directs City of Buffalo Corporation Counsel to draft Straws man Legislation Ordinance amending the City Charter to provide restrictions on irresponsible straw bidders at the Annual In Rem City Auction; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, That the Common Council directs that the Commissioner of Permits & Inspections to formally provide strategies for bids and sales at the next In Rem Auction that will prevent strawman- bidders from artificially lowering the prices of properties sold at the In Rem Auction of the City of Buffalo. Demone A. Smith Councilmember Masten District David. Rivera Councilmember Niagara District Darius Pridgen Councilmember Ellicott District Bonnie Russell Councilmember University District ADOPT RESOLVES, REFER REMAINDER TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION code violations with the City of Buffalo or have a history of violations in Buffalo Housing Court; and WHEREAS, Finally any owner, board member or partner of a Limited Liability Corporation that is currently before the City of Buffalo Housing Court for violations on their property should not be allowed to participate in the yearly In Rem Auction with the City of Buffalo, That the Common Council directs. City of Buffalo Corporation Counsel to draft Straw - man Legislation Ordinance amending the City Charter to provide restrictions on irresponsible straw bidders at the Annual In Rem City Auction; and That the Common Council directs that the Commissioner of Permits & Inspections to formally provide strategies for bids and sales at the next In Rem Auction that will prevent strawman- bidders from artificially lowering the prices of properties sold at the In Rem Auction of the City of Buffalo. Demone A. Smith Councilmember Masten District David Rivera Councilmember Niagara District Darius Pridgen Councilmember Ellicott District Bonnie Russell Councilmember University District ADOPT RESOLVES, REFER REMAINDER TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION BY: DEMONS A SMIT14 Appointments Commissioners of Deeds Required for the Proper Performance of Public Duties That the following person(s) are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 2012, conditional upon the persons so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City of Buffalo Lydell Brown Michael A. McCool Janis M. Garrett Vernon A. Trueheart Courtney Halligan Michhel A. Turk Kelly Muench Susan Sanborn Anthony Szakacs TOTAL 9 G me BY: DEMONE A SMITH Appointments Commissioner of Deeds That the following persons are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 2012, conditional, upon the person so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City Clerk: • Edwin A. Jackson, Jr. • James Giles • Richard J. Veronica • Elizabeth Rodriguez • Abraham C.L. Munson -Ellis TOTAL 5 RITITOMWO ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers, 13"' floor City Hall, Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted. R��rl�r �Qrrrrreittees Committee on Civil Service Committee on Finance following Civil Service Committee on Comm. Dev. Committee on Legislation Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 9:45 o'clock A.M. Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 1:00 o'clock P.M. Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. (Public Disclaimer All meetin s are subject to change and cancellation by the res ective Chairmen of Council Committees. In the event that there is sufficient time given for notification it will be rovided. In addition there rrrra be meetin s set u whereb the Cit Clerk's Office is not made aware; therefore unless we receive notice from the respective Chairmen we can only make notification of what we are made aware. M Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Montana, Seconded by Mr. K , the Council adjourned at GERALD CHWALINSKI CITY CLERK February 8, 2011