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Home My WebLink About12-0207 (2)NO. 3 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO FEBRUARY 7, 2012 MAYOR Hon. Byron W. Brown COMPTROLLER Mark J. F. Schroeder COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL LOVEJOY DISTRICT RICHARD A. FONTANA PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT BONNIE E. RUSSELL MAJORITY LEADER MASTEN DISTRICT DEMONE A. SMITH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS DAVID A FRANCZYK - FILLMORE JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR. — NORTH MICHAEL P. KEARNS -SOUTH MICHAEL J. LO CURTO — DELAWARE DARIUS PRIDGEN - ELLICOTT DAVID A. RIVERA- NIAGARA REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: Bonnie E. Russell Chairman, David A. Franczyk, Michael P. Kearns, Demone A. Smith- Members CLAIMS COMMITTEE: David A. Rivera Chairman, Joseph Golombek, Jr., Michael J. LoCurto, Bonnie E. Russell - Members COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Joseph Golombek, Jr., Michael J. LoCurto, Darius G. Pridgen, David A. Rivera, Demone A. Smith - Members FINANCE COMMITTEE: Michael J. LoCurto, Chairman, Michael P. Kearns, Darius G. Pridgen, Bonnie E. Russell, Demone A. Smith - Members. LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Darius G. Pridgen, Chairman, David A. Franczyk, Joseph Golombek, Jr., David A. Rivera, Bonnie E. Russell, - Members. RULES COMMITTEE: Richard A. Fontana, Chairman, Bonnie E. Russell, Demone A. Smith - Members SPECIAL COMMITTEES Members Members BUDGET COMMITTEE: Demone A. Smith, Chairman, Joseph Golombek, Jr., Michael P. Kearns, Darius G. Pridgen, David A. Rivera - EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Demone Smith, Chairman, Joseph Golombek, Jr., Michael P. Kearns, Darius Pridgen - Members MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE: Demone Smith Chairman, Joseph Golombek Jr., David A. Rivera, Bonnie E. Russell — POLICE OVERSIGHT: Joseph Golombek, Jr., Chairman, David A Franczyk, David A. Rivera, Bonnie E. Russell — Members PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Michael P. Kearns, Chairman, Michael J. LoCurto, David A. Rivera, Bonnie E. Russell- Members WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Michael P. Kearns, Chairman, David A. Franczyk, Joseph Golombek, Jr., Demone A. Smith- Members INVOCATION PLEDGE TO FLAG MAYOR DATE February 7, 2012 **FINAL** 1. Appointment of Corporation Counsel(Ball) APP COMPTROLLER Report of Bids - Elmwood Avenue Reconstruction- Forest to Squad 2. Certificate of Necessity R &F PUBLIC WORKS 9. 3. Notification Serial 10633(Waive 45 Days) R &F 4. Amendment to Parking Meters Ch 479 Ord Amend LEG 5. Perm to Enter Into Agmt -Bison Elevator -City Hall APP 6. Perm to Enter Into Agmt -Bison Elevator -City Court APP 7. Report of Bids - Elmwood Avenue Reconstruction- Forest to Squad APP 8. Report of Bids -2012 Street Tree Planting - Citywide APP 9. Request to Purchase/Dispose Vehicles(Dump Trucks) APP 10. Request to Purchase Equipment /Vehicles(Pick Up Truck, R &F 25- Loadmaster Refuse Bodies, Wheel Loader APP 11. Trade in of Vehicles APP 12. Appoint Chief Pumping Plant Engineer(Prov)(2" Step)(Fatig) CS 13. Appoint Truck Driver(Perm)(Interm)(Leonard) CS POT.TC',F 14. Appoint Police Officers(Perm)(Min)(Ahern,C. Anderson ,M.Anderson,Baker,Bonner, Castillo, Colosimo, Conrad, Craig, Culver, Danner ,Fanara,Folts,Franco,Haas, Heidinger,Hy,Judge, Khalil, Kline, Laracuente- Zgoda,Nathan,Maryanski, McDonald,McDuffie, McMahon, Militello ,Miller,Mulderig,Myers,Nguyen, Nigro, O' Neil, Overdorf, Perrott ,Poblocki,Quinn,Reid,Rudnicki, Santana, Scheu, Serrano - Cardona, Vidal, Whiteford) CS PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS 15. Food Store License(New) -2205 Niagara(North) APP W /COND 16. Restaurant Dance License Renewal -67 W. Chippewa(Bayou)(Ell) LEG 17. Restaurant Dance License Renewal -67 W. Chippewa(Bottoms Up)(Ell) LEG 18. Restaurant Dance License Renewal -199 Delaware(Ell) LEG 19. Second Hand Dealer -323 Tacoma(Del) LEG 20. Used Car Dealer -2650 Bailey(Mas) LEG 21- 20A. Appoint Chief Bldg Inspector(Temp)(5 Step)(Collins) APP 22- 21. Request Perm to Purchase 6 License Plate Readers APP CITY CLERK 23- 22. Transmittal from City Clerk- Response Video Copy of Council Meetings LEG 24- 23. Liquor License Applications R &F 25- 24. Leaves of Absence R &F 26- 25. Appoint Assist Leg Aide(Cty Clk)(Johnson) ADOPT 27- 26. Appoint Laborer II(Cty Clk)(Ertha) APP 28- 27. Notices of Appointments - Council Interns ADOPT 29- 28. Notices of Appointments- Temp/Prov/Perm CS MISCELLANEOUS 30- 29. J. Ambrose -NFTA Salaries R &F 31- 29A. M. Colletti- Support for Acropolis Restaurant 708 Elmwood LEG 32- 29B. A. Convey - Support for Acropolis Restaurant 708 Elmwood LEG 33- 30. K.Essler- Concerns Lafayette Hotel and Use of Darrow Alley CD 34- 31. A. Graham - Concerns NFTA Budget Cuts R &F 35- 32. M. Kearns - Concerns Lease Agmnts Btwn COB and Non -Profit Partners FIN 36- 33. NYSDEC- Inactive Haz. Waste Disposal Site Notice -1714 Fuhrmann Blvd R &F 37- 38- 39- 40- 34. S. Norris - Concerns NFTA Budget Cuts R &F 35. D. Pridgen -M. Parker - Support for Acropolis Restaurant 708 Elmwood LEG 36. D. Pridgen - Feasibility of Limiting Parking in Front of the Court To Handicapped and Official Vehicles During Business Hours LEG 37. D. Smith -D. Paterson - Concerns State Policies for Minority and Women -Owned Businesses MBEC 41- 38. D. Smith - Finland's School Success ED 42- 39. D. Smith- Illegal Dumping AAA Trash Be Gone R &F 43- 40. D. Smith - Article -More Black Entrepreneurs MBEC 44- 41. Veolia Water- Buffalo Quarterly Report Feb 1, 2012 R &F PETITIONS 45- 42. M. Connors - Agent, Use 377 Elmwood for A Ground Sign(hrg 2 /14)(Nia)_LEG,PLAN BD 46- 43. N. Sinatra, Owner, Use 326 Elmwood for A Ground Sign(hrg 2 /14)(Nia) LEG,PLAN BD RESOLUTIONS 70- 43A. Golombek Disch CD CCP #6, 1/24/12 2012 -2012 (Yr 38) Annual Action Plan_ ADOPT D/C APP 71- 43AA Fontana,etc Use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in Food Products or Other Products ADOPT 72- 44. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Albemarle St Streetscape Improvements FIN 73- 45. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Allendale Theater Improvements FIN 74- 46. LoCurto Bond Resolution -Allen St Infrastructure FIN 75- 47. LoCurto Bond Resolution- Bedford Median Reconstruction FIN 76- 48. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Bridge Rehab Various FIN 77- 49. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Buffalo River Access Improvements FIN 78- 50. LoCurto Bond Resolution -City Court Prisoner Lock Up FIN 79- 51. LoCurto Bond Resolution -City Owned Building Improvements Various 80- 52. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Citywide Parks Infrastructure Improvements_FIN 81- 53. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Citywide Tree Removal & Plantings FIN 82- 54. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Computers & Technology- Various Schools 83- 55. LoCurto Bond Resolution- Clinton St Streetscape Improvements FIN 84- 56. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Command Vehicle - Purchase FIN 85- 57. LoCurto Bond Resolution -Cocoa Cola Field Improvements FIN 86- 58. LoCurto Bond Resolution- Demolition Citywide FIN 87- 59. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Fillmore Streetscape Improvements FIN 88- 60. LoCurto Bond Resolution -Fire Station Rehabilitation Various FIN 89- 61. LoCurto Bond Resolution - General Reconstruction Various Schools FIN 90- 62. LoCurto Bond Resolution -Hatch Restaurant Additions & Alterations 91- 63. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Hertel Avenue Streetscape ImprovementsFIN 92- 64. LoCurto Bond Resolution- Improvements to City -Owned Libraries FIN 93- 65. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Infrastructure Improvements - Citywide FIN 94- 66. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Infrastructure Improvements -North FIN 95- 67. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Infrastructure Improvements- Masten FIN 96- 68. LoCurto Bond Resolution -JFK Community Center Facade FIN 97- 69. LoCurto Bond Resolution -Marcy Casino Reconstruction FIN 98- 70. LoCurto Bond Resolution- Mechanical/Electrical Reconstruction Various Schools FIN 99- 71. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Michigan & Jefferson Archway Construction 100- 72. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Mulroy Park Facility Construction FIN 101- 73. LoCurto Bond Resolution- Museum of Science Heat Pump Replacement 102- 74. LoCurto Bond Resolution- Museum of Science HVAC FIN 103- 75. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Parkside Community Traffic Study FIN 104- 76. LoCurto Bond Resolution -Pearl St Conversion & Chippewa Streetscape-FIN 105- 77. LoCurto Bond Resolution- Polar Bear Exhibit- Buffalo Zoo FIN 106- 78. LoCurto Bond Resolution -Police Headquarters & Precinct Renovations 107- 79. LoCurto Bond Resolution -Public Art Restoration/Conservation FIN 108- 80. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Returning Cars to Main St FIN 109- 81. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Richmond St Lighting FIN 110- 82. LoCurto Bond Resolution- Street Vehicle Purchase FIN 111- 83. LoCurto Bond Resolution - Infrastructure Improvements- Niagara FIN 112- 83A. LoCurto Waiving Permit Fees for Bflo Pond Hockey at Delaware Park 113- 84. LoCurto Transfer of Funds - Common Council APP 114- 84A. Pridgen Banners for Pond Hockey Tournament APP 115- 84B Pridgen Restricted Parking in Front of City Court LEG 116- 85. Smith, etc Sale of Vacant /Abandoned Property Below Market Value LEG 117- 86. Smith Felicitations /In Memoriam ADOPT 118- 87. Smith Comm of Deeds Public Duties ADOPT 119- 88. Smith Comm of Deeds ADOPT TABLE ITEMS - - - - -- Waterfront Neighborhood Community Development Agreement (ccp #3, 8/14/2010) SUBMISSION LIST OF COMMITTEE ITEMS FOR THE COUNCIL MEETINGS FINANCE 2 Story Masonry for Restaurant(pub hrg 1 /31)(Del) 47- 1. No 78 Dec 13 M. Kearns - Illegal and Unethical Activities at Time 55- 9. No 64 Jan 24 D. Wilcox, Agent, Use 2137 Seneca St -Erect a Pole Sign and Place Wall Warner Cable( #37, 9/20) R &F 48- 2. No 72 Oct 4 M. Kearns -M, Higgins- Future of the E.M. Cotter, Restaurant Dance License Renewal -26 Allen(Fill)(EDPI) APP 57- 11. Com 21 Jan 24 Buffalo's Fireboat( #35, 9/20) R &F 49- 3. No 58 Sept 6 Bflo Firefighter Assoc -Req Opportunity to Speak at Finance 59- 13. No 82 Jan 24 S. Green -Ice Rental Rate at City of Buffalo Rinks( 425,12/27) R &F Mtg 9/13/11 R &F 50- 4. No 53 Apr 19 M. Kearns -City Policy for Existing Leases R &F 51- 5. Com 61 Sept 7 Response - Comptrollers Audit Update(HR) R &F COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 17. 52- 6. Res 68 Mar 2 Restructuring BURA R &F LEGISLATION 53- 7. No 59 Jan 24 W. Xuz, Owner, Use 1563 Hertel(aka)624 Parkside)Convert Portions of 2 Story Masonry for Restaurant(pub hrg 1 /31)(Del) APP 54- 8. No 60 Jan 24 S. Hertel, Owner, Use 543 Franklin for a Free Standing Sign(hrg 1 /31)(Fill)_APP 55- 9. No 64 Jan 24 D. Wilcox, Agent, Use 2137 Seneca St -Erect a Pole Sign and Place Wall Sign of Facade of Bldg(no hrg)(South) APP 56- 10. Com 20 Jan 24 Restaurant Dance License Renewal -26 Allen(Fill)(EDPI) APP 57- 11. Com 21 Jan 24 Restaurant Dance License Renewal -532 Main (Ell)(EDPI) APP 58- 12. Res 94 Jan 24 Ord Amend -Ch 175, Fees APP 59- 13. No 82 Jan 24 S. Green -Ice Rental Rate at City of Buffalo Rinks( 425,12/27) R &F 60- 14. No 44 Jan 10 B. Russell -NFTA Bus Route Elimination/Cuts R &F 61- 15. Res 70 Jan 10 Closing of William St USPS(except resolves) R &F 62- 16. No 32 Nov 29 Book Smart-A Field Guide to Library Organization R &F 63- 17. Com 33 April 19 Food Store(New) 1021 E Ferry(Fill)(EDPI) DENY 64- 18. Com 25 Nov 1 Food Store License(New) -1507 Fillmore(Mas) APP W /COND 65- 19. Com 23 Dec 13 Food Store License(New) 754 Sycamore(Fill)(EDPI) RECOMMIT 66- 20. No 59 Nov 29 Food Store License(New) 1624 William St(Lov)( 426,11/1)( 467,11 /15)RECOMMIT 67- 21. Com 12 Dec 27 Restaurant Dance License Renewal -248 Allen(Fill)(EDPI) APP 68- 22. Com 25 Dec 13 Used Car Dealer 1526 William (Lov)(EDPI) APP /COND 69- 23. No 29 Nov 16 W. Glover -200' Anniv. Of 1812 - Commermorative Bonfires R &F CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL - BUFFALO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 AT 2:00 P.M. Present — Richard A. Fontana, President of the Council, and Councilmembers: Franczyk, Golombek Jr., Kearns, LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell, Smith — 9 Absent - -- 0 On a motion by Mr. Smith, Seconded by Mrs. Russell, the minutes of the stated meeting held on January 24, 2012 were approved. FROM THE MAYOR NO. 1 APPOINTMENT OF CORPORATION COUNSEL(BALL) I'd like to inform this Honorable Body that Acting Corporation Counsel, David Rodriguez, Esq. will be leaving City employment to take another position. As such, pursuant to the powers vested in me by Article 12, Section 12 -2 of the Buffalo City Charter, I hereby appoint the following individual to the position of Corporation Counsel, effective upon your Honorable Body's confirmation of the same. Timothy A. Ball 184 Norwalk Avenue Buffalo, 14216 Timothy A. Ball, Esq. has been acting as Senior Deputy Corporation Counsel since June of 2010 and has been an Assistant Corporation Counsel with the City's Law Department since March of 2005, when he was admitted to the practice of law. Prior to his admission, he served as the City Law Department's Chief Law Clerk, after beginning his clerkship in February of 2003. He is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Canisius College's Honors Program and a Cum Laude graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law. Having risen up through the ranks of the Law Department, Mr. Ball has performed just about every function for which the City's Law Department is responsible, including defending the City and its Boards and Commissions in complex litigation in City, State and Federal trial Courts, advising the Common Council and the City's other Boards and Commissions, representing the City in State and Federal Appellate Courts and running the Law Department in the absence of the Corporation Counsel without interruption. Mr. Ball's extensive knowledge of municipal law and the operation of the City's Law Department make him the natural choice to serve as the City's next Corporation Counsel. Mr. Ball has often spoken of the need for the City Law Department to develop its legal talent from within by incrementally increasing the responsibilities and duties of law clerks and interns and capitalizing on this investment by offering seasoned clerks positions as Municipal Attorneys to represent the City and carry out the duties of Assistant Corporation Counsel from the day they are admitted to practice. It is only fitting that the City capitalize on an investment it made nearly nine years ago when Mr. Ball began as a Law Clerk and put his accumulated experience, knowledge, skill and understanding of municipal law and City government to use as our next Corporation Counsel. I hereby certify that the above -named individual is fully qualified to serve as the Corporation Counsel of the City of Buffalo, as those qualifications are set forth in Section 12 -3 of the City Charter. Hon. Byron W. Brown Mayor Mr. Smith moved: That the Mayor's February 2, 2012 appointment of Timothy A. Ball to the position of Corporation Counsel is hereby approved and confirmed. PASSED AYES - 9 NOES — 0 FROM THE COMPTROLLER NO. 2 CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY Transfer in Funds We, Byron W. Brown, Mayor and Mark J. F. Schroeder, Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section §20 -12 of the Charter, that it is necessary that the sum of $ 26,912 be transferred and reappropriated as set forth below: From: 10112001- 411001 Councilmember 11 - M Kearns — Salary $17,500 10111001- 411001 Councilmember 10 - D Rivera — Salary $ 7,412 10110004 - 458003 Councilmember 9 - D Franczyk - $ 2,000 Registration & Membership To: 10102001- 412002 Legislative — Hourly $24,912 10220006 - 434000 City Clerk - Other Contractual Services $ 2,000 RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS NO. 3 NOTIFICATION SERIAL 10633(WAIVE 46 DAYS) Notification Serial #10633 Install No Parking on East North Street, north side Between a point 200 feet east of the east curb line of Ellicott Street and a point 110 feet east therefrom (Ellicott) NO PARKING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 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 days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD East North Street, north side At all time Between a point 200 feet east of the east curb line of Ellicott Street and a point 110 feet east therefrom This action is being taken to provide for safer ingress and egress for emergency vehicles accessing the new Emergency Department at Buffalo General Hospital. 0x61:11KJAIN 10111191NOI NO.4 AMENDMENT OF PARKING METERS SUBSECTION 7 OF SECTION 33 OF CHAPTER 479 TRAFFIC ORDINANCES The following action is being submitted in order to provide for metered parking area supply options which can better fulfill the needs of the public. The two options added do not charge a higher rate than already available, they would only extend the amount of time motorists can legally park in metered parking areas Therefore, the Department of Public Works. Parks & Streets requests Your Honorable Body's approval of the following amendments to the Traffic Ordinances of the City of Buffalo. Chapter 479. I. That Subsection 7 of Section 33 of Article I be amended to read as follows: (7) Funds to be deposited. It shall be unlawful to deposit or cause to be deposited in any parking meter any slug, device or substitute for a proper coin of the United States. The rates for metered parking shall be as follows: Rate A - $0.25 / 15 minute maximum Rate B - $0.50 per hour / 2 hour maximum Rate C - $1.00 per hour / 2 hour maximum Rate D - $2.00 per day Rate E - $3.00 per day Rate F - $1.00 per hour / 3 hour maximum Rate G - $1.00 per hour / 4 hour maximum [ ] [material to be deleted.] material to be added REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 5 PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT BISON ELEVATOR SERVICES, INC. ELEVATOR INSPECTION SERVICE CONTRACT CITY HALL Permission is hereby requested to extend the Elevator Inspection Service Contract for City Hall with Bison Elevator Services, Inc. This extension would run thru June 30 2012 and would be a total of $93,992.16 ($7,832 p /month). I recommend that your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to enter into the agreement. Funds for this project are available in 13296006- 443400. Mr. Smith moved: That the Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated January 30, 2012 is hereby received and filed; The Commissioner is hereby authorized to enter into an elevator inspection service contract for City Hall with Bison Elevator Services. Inc. for an extension that would run through June 30, 2012 at a cost of $93,992.16 or $7,832 per month. Funds for this project are available in 13296006- 443400. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 6 PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT BISON ELEVATOR SERVICES. INC. ELEVATOR ESCALATOR INSPECTION SERVICE CONTRACT - CITY COURT Permission is hereby requested to extend the Elevator /Escalator Inspection Service Contract for City Court with Bison Elevator Services, Inc. This extension would run thru June 30 2012 and would be a total of $43,800 ($3,650 p /month). I recommend that your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to enter into the agreement. Funds for this project are available in 13296006- 443400. Mr. Smith moved: That the Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated January 30, 2012 is hereby received and filed; The Commissioner is hereby authorized to enter into an elevator inspection service contract for City Court with Bison Elevator Services, Inc. for an extension that would run through June 30, 2012 at a cost of $43,800 or $3,650 per month. Funds for this project are available in 13296006- 443400. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 7 REPORT OF BIDS ELMWOOD AVE. RECONSTRUCTION FOREST AVE. M SCAJAQUADA EXP. (NY RTE. 198) PIN #5755.46 This is to advise Your Honorable Body that I have advertised and received bids on January 25, 2012. The lowest three bids received were: Contractor Base Bid Total Bid Price NOVA Site Company, LLC $2,282,769.00 $$2,396,907.45 6 Lena Ct. West Seneca, NY 14224 CATCO $2,315,875.70 $2,431,669.49 1266 Townline Rd. Alden, NY 14004 DIPIZIO Construction Co., Inc. $2,360,790.00 $2,478,829.50 Address 1 Address 2 1 hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is NOVA Site Company, LLC and I respectfully recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize a contract award to NOVA Site Company, LLC in the amount of $2,396,907.451 (Base Bid of $2,282,769.00 + [5% unit price increases] $114,138.45equals [Total Award] $2,396,907.45). The engineer's estimate for this work is $2,309,811.92. This project is a 95% reimbursed Federal Aid Highway Project and funds for this project are available in our Capital Account Mr. Smith moved That the Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated January 31. 2012 is hereby received and filed; That the Commissioner is authorized to order work on the basis of the lowest responsible bidder for the Elmwood Avenue Reconstruction Project on Forest Avenue to the Scajaquada Expressway (NY Rte. 198 — - PIN #5755.46 from: Nova Site Company, LLC., 6 Lena Ct., West Seneca. NY 14224 And to enter into a Contract for the above project with said company in the amount of $2,396,907.45 Base Bid of $2,282,769.00 [5% unit price increases] $114,138.45 - [Total Award] $2,396,907.45. This project is a 95% reimbursable Federal Highway Aid project and funds for this project are available in Capital Account #34359206 - 445100. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 8 REPORT OF BIDS 2012 STREET TREE PLANTING CITYWIDE GROUP #749 An advertisement for bids was published on December 7, 2011, and this department received the following formal sealed bids for 2012 Street Tree Planting Citywide, which were publicly opened and read January 6, 2012. Contractor Bid Stedman Old Farm Nurseries, Inc. $315,595.00 2857 Main St. Newfane, NY 14108 Titan Development $318,950.00 8534 Seaman Rd. Gasport, NY 14067 Scott Lawn Yard, Inc. $321,720.00 5552Townnne Rd. Newfane NY 14132 Natural Restoration $421,500.00 PO Box 177 Williamsville, NY 14231 Wayside Nurseries, Inc. $459,700.00 8962 Porter Rd. Niagara Falls, NY 14304 1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Stedman Old Farm Nurseries, Inc with a bid of three hundred fifteen thousand and five hundred and ninety five dollars (S315,595.00), is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. I hereby respectfully request that Your Honorable Body approve authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to order the work on the basis of the low bid. Funds for this work are available in Account #34400406 - 445100 plus an account to be named at a later date. Mr. Smith moved: That the Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated January 30, 2012 is hereby received and filed; That the Commissioner is authorized to order work on the basis of the lowest responsible bidder for the 2012 Citywide Street Tree Replanting Group #749 from: Stedman Old Farm Nurseries, Inc., 2857 Main St.. Newfane, NY 14 i08 And m enter into a Contract for the above project with said company in the amount of $315,595.00. Funds for this work are available in Account #34400406 - 445100. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 9 REQUEST TO PURCHASE /DISPOSE VEHICLES Purchase (3) Dodge Ram 4500 4 x 4 Dump Trucks for Engineering Div for Cold Patch Operation @ $51.759.00ea $155,277.00 Total $155,277.00 Funds to come out of bond fund 33310106 - 445100 West Herr Dodge 3551 Southwestern Blvd Mr. Smith moved: That the Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated January 26, 2012 is hereby received and filed; That the Commissioner is authorized to dispose of vehicle S 608 1999 Firefighter Tractor damaged from rollover lasl year. Cost of repair was quoted at $16,000.00, so the decision was made to remove parts for re -use and to dispose of the remainder. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 10 REQUEST TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT/VEHICLES Purchase (6) Chevrolet Compact Extended Cab Pick up Trucks for Supervisors & Animal Control Contract # 7528 @ 21.990.00 $131,940.00 Emerling Chevy Bond Fund 34300106 - 445100 Purchase (2) Loadmaster Refuse Bodies Contract # 7486 @ 49,922.00 $ 99,844.00 J & J Equipment 15050007 - 474200 Purchase (1) Komatsu WA -320 -6 Wheel Loader from NYSOGS # 22063 @ 141,466.00 $141,466.00 Anderson Equip Bond Fund 34300106 - 445100 TOTAL $373,250.00 Mr. Smith moved: That the Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated January 31, 2012 is hereby received and filed; That the Commissioner is authorized to purchase the following vehicles and equipment at the following prices, utilizing the following accounts: Six Chevrolet Compact Extended Cab Pick -up Trucks for Supervisors & Animal Control for Contract #7528 at $21,990.00 from Emerling Chevrolet in the total amount of $131,940.00 from Bond Fund 34300106 - 445100 Purchase (2) Loadmaster Refuse Bodies Contract #7486 @ 49,922.00 from J & J Equipment in the total amount of $99,844.00 from Bond Account 15050007 - 474200 PUrchase(1)KomasuWA- 320- 6Wheel Loader from NYSOGS #22063@ 141,466.00 PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 11 TRADE IN OF VEHICLES THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF WATER, IS REQUESTING PERMISSION TO TRADE IN THE LISTED BELOW VEHICLES FOR THE LEASE /PRUCHASE OF VARIOUS TYPES OF LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES. THIS REQUEST WILL BE USED FOR THE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & MAINTENANCE OF THE COLONEL WARD PUMPING STATION. TRADE IN OF W216 -2004 CHEVY PICKUP TRADE IN OF W225 - 2005 CHEVY PICKUP TRADE IN OF W231 - 2006 CHEVY PICKUP 4X4 Mr. Smith moved: That the Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated January 26.2012 is hereby received and filed; That the Commissioner is authorized to trade in the below listed vehicles for the Lease /Purchase of various types of light duty vehicles to be used for the repair & maintenance of the water distribution system & maintenance of the Colonel Ward Pumping Station: Trade -In of W216 - 2004 Chevy Pickup. Trade -In ofW225 - 2005 Chevy Pickup. Trade -In of W231 - 2006 Chevy Pick -up 44. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 12 APPOINT CHIEF PUMPING PLANT ENGINEER (PROV)(2 STEP)(FATIG) Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective 1/23/2012 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Water to the Position of Chief Pumping Plant Engineer Provisional Promotion Second Step Starting Salary of $43,947. David Fatig, 234 Winston Rd., Buffalo 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 13 APPOINT TRUCK DRIVER (PERM)(INTERM)(LEONARD) Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective 1/30/2012 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Streets to the Position of Truck Driver Permanent Appointment Intermediate Starting Salary of $28,085 Gregory Leonard, 149 Cushing, Buffalo 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NO. 14 APPOINT POLICE OFFICERS(PERM)(MIN) (AHEARN, C.ANDERSON, M. ANDERSON, BAKER, BONNER, CASTILLO, COLOSIMO, CONRAD, CRAIG, CULVER, DANNER, FANARA, FAOLTS, FRANCO, HAAS, HEIDINGER, HY, JUDGE, KHALIL, KLINE, LARACUENTE- ZGODA, NATHAN, MARYANSKI, MCDONALD, MCDUFIE, MCMAHON, MILITELLO, MILLER, MULDERIG, MYERS, NGUYEN, NIGRO, O'NEIL, OVERDORF, PERROTT, POBLOCKI, QUINN, REID, RUDNICKI, SANTANA, SCHEU, SERRANO- CARDONA, VIDAL, WHITEFORD) Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective 1/13/2012 in the Department of Police to the Position of Police Officer Permanent Appointment Minimum Starting Salary of $48,896. Daniel G. Ahearn, 101 Peter St, Buffalo 14207 Caryn E. Anderson, 124 Norman Avenue, Buffalo 14210 Michael J. Anderson, 124 Normal Avenue, Buffalo 14210 Patrick J. Baker, 200 Gold Street, Buffalo 14206 Joseph E. Bonner, 295 Richmond Avenue, Buffalo 14222 Marquest V. Castillo, 22 Redmond Avenue, Buffalo 14216 Christina M. Colosimo, 37 School Street, Buffalo 14213 Nicholas Conrad, 83 St. Johns Parkside, Buffalo 14210 Joshua T. Craig, 290 Abbott Road, Buffalo 14220 Scott R. Culver, 140 North Street, Buffalo 14201 Robert L. Danner, 272 Cumberland Avenue, Buffalo 14220 Anthony C. Fanara, 259 North Drive, Buffalo 14216 Lon E. Folts, 146 Hamburg Street, Buffalo 14204 Karin F. Franco, 252 Crescent Avenue, Buffalo 14214 Michael L. Haas, 446 Ashland Avenue, Buffalo 14222 Joshua P. Heidinger, 195 O'Connell Avenue, Buffalo 14210 Richard N. Hy, 791 Niagara Street, Buffalo 14213 Vincent J. Judge, 49 Tuscarora Road, Buffalo 14220 Hiba H. Khalil, 800 Clinton Street - Lower, Buffalo 14210 Eileen M. Kline, 84 S. Pontiac Street, Buffalo 14206 Lindsay A. Laracuonte - Zgoda, 89 Downing, Buffalo 14220 Ismail N. Lewis, 437 E. Utica Street, Buffalo 14208 Nathan R. Maryanski, 293 Heath Street, Buffalo 14214 Benjamin J. McDonald, 311 Holly Street, Buffalo 14206 Darren J. McDuffie, 430 14 Street, Buffalo 14213 James M. McMahon, 398 McKinley Parkway, Buffalo 14220 Nicholas A. Militello, 90 Fargo Avenue, Buffalo 14201 Charles M. Miller, 161 Tacoma Avenue, Buffalo 14216 Johnmichael B. Mulderig, 58 Eaglewood Avenue, Buffalo 14220 Donald J. Myers, 21 Ullman Street, Buffalo 14207 Peter T. Nguyen, 20 Heussy Avenue, Buffalo 14220 Joseph F. Nigro, 85 Shoreham Parkway, Buffalo 14216 Garrett M. O'Neill, 86 Eaglewood Avenue, Buffalo 14220 Patrick O. Overdorf, 1954 Seneca Street, Buffalo 14210 Timothy R. Perrott, 33 Mumford Street - Lower, Buffalo 14220 Nicholas A. Poblocki, 37 Ward Court, Buffalo 14220 Kevin C. Quinn, 86 Britt Avenue, Buffalo 14220 Erin E. Reid, 34 Stevenson Street, Buffalo 14220 Paul A. Rudnicki, 31 Sandrock Road - Upper, Buffalo 14207 David T. Santana, 132 Knox Avenue, Buffalo 14216 Michael C. Scheu, 177 Kentucky Street, Buffalo 14204 Jaime C. Serrano - Cardona, 754 Amherst Street, Buffalo 14216 Anniel J. Vidal, 41 Page Street, Buffalo 14207 Andrew J. Whiteford, 168 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14222 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PERMIT & INSPECTION SERVICES NO. 15 FOOD STORE LICENSE(NEW) -2205 NIAGARA (NORTH) 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 2205 Niagara (RIVER FRONT MARKET /SAILAN NAJI) 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. Mr. Smith moved: That the Communication from the Commissioner of Permits and Inspections Services dated February 1, 2012 is hereby received and filed; That pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, the Commissioner is hereby authorized to issue a Food Store License to Sailan Naji d /b /a River Front Market upon the following conditions: 1. The exterior of the premises shall be properly lit; if any code enforcement officer or other City official directs the store owner to install additional luminary devices, it will be his responsibility to comply within a reasonable period of time; 2. "No Loitering" signs shall be posted conspicuously on the premises and individuals who are loitering shall be asked to disperse by the owner; 3. Surveillance cameras will be installed to monitor both the interior and exterior of the store and the tapes from said surveillance cameras will be kept for a period of at least two (2) weeks; 4. Signs will be conspicuously posted advising that the premises are under video surveillance; 5. The store will open no earlier than 10:00 a.m. every morning and close no later than 10:00 pm every night; an unlocked front door even one minute after the times prescribed herein shall constitute a violation of this condition; 6. The exterior of the building and its grounds shall remain clean and free from all trash and debris; the existence of trash and debris from the facade of the building to the curbline shall be considered a violation of this condition; 7. The windows of the store shall remain free from any signs or advertising and free from any objects that would obstruct one's view into the interior of the store from the exterior; 8. The licensee shall keep a log of all visits by Buffalo Police Officers and other local law enforcement officials, including the nature of the call to which they are responding if so advised by said Police Officers or other local law enforcement officials; 9. The licensee or his agents and employees shall not store or allow to be stored untaxed or unstamped cigarettes on the premises; 10. The licensee or his agents and employees cannot sell or possess drug paraphernalia, that is, items commonly associated with illegal drugs, such as, but not limited to glassine bags, pipes, blunt wraps, flavored cigars, bongs, one hitters, and rose stems; 11. The licensee or his agents will not sell single cigarettes and /or possess untaxed cigarettes on the premises; 12. The store will abide by pricing and posting regulations of Erie County and NY State; 13. Failure to comply with any of these conditions shall result in immediate revocation of the license, followed by a hearing and determination regarding the alleged violations within sixty days thereof. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 16 RESTAURANT DANCE LICENSE RENEWAL 67 W. CHIPPEWA (BAYOU)(ELL) Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have caused an investigation into the premises located at 67 Chippewa West for which said renewal application for a Restaurant Dance Class IV license is being sought by Adam March @ Bayou and according to the attached reports from the Fire Department. Police Department and Building Inspections, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 17 RESTAURANT DANCE LICENSE (RENEWAL) 67 CHIPPEWA WEST(BOTTOMS UP)(ELL) Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have caused an investigation into the premises located al 67 Chippewa West for which said renewal application for a Restaurant Dance Class IV license is being sought by Kevin Nightingale @ Bottoms Up V LLC and according to the attached reports from the Fire Department, Police Department and Building Inspections, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 18 RESTAURANT DANCE LICENSE (RENEWAL)199 DELAWARE(ELL) Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that 1 have caused an investigation into the premises located at 199 Delaware for which said renewal application for a Restaurant Dance Class IV license is being sought by Christopher Wahl @ Club W Inc. and according to the attached reports from the Fire Department. Police Department and Building Inspections, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 19 SECOND HAND DEALER -323 TACOMA (DEL) Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Second Hand Dealer License located at 323 Tacoma Ave and find that as to form is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a second hand dealer license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspections. I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Catherine Newman. The attached thereto for Catherine Newman d /b /a Essential Home Decor.. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 20 USED CAR DEALER 2660 BAILEY AVENUE(MASTEN) Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Used Car Dealer License located at 2650 Bailey Ave and find that as to form is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a used car dealer license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspections; I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Jerel Pittman. The attached thereto for Jerel Pittman /dba /R1 Automotive. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 21 APPOINT CHIEF BLDG. INSPECTOR(TEMP)(6 STEP)(COLLINS) Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective December 12, 2011 in the Department of Permit and Inspection Services Division of District Inspections to the Position of Chief Building Inspector Temporary, Open- Competitive 5 th Step Starting Salary of $61,425. Ronald Collins, 153 Choate Avenue, Buffalo 14220 PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKING NO. 22 LICENSE PLATE READERS. We are requesting approval to purchase six License Plate Readers (LPR). The readers are currently being used successfully by the Buffalo Police Department as a data tool for crime investigation as well as a parking enforcement tool. It is our intent to share any information with police that we receive that can be of benefit to them such as vehicles involved in crimes, stolen cars, etc. These readers will enable our parking enforcement officers to have the most current information on registrations as well as outstanding parking violation tickets. It also will locate stolen vehicles. This will enhance our enforcement technologies as well as increase revenue by collecting unpaid monies owed from scofflaws. The Department of Parking is requesting authorization to purchase the LPR's at a total cost of $125,000. Included in this price is a three year warranty, installation and training. Funds for this purchase are available as part of an efficiency grant. Mr. Smith moved: PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 FROM THE CITY CLERK NO.23 TRANSMITTAL FROM CITY CLERK - RESPONSE VIDEO COPY OF COUNCIL MEETINGS Dear Common Council; The City Clerk's Office is required to keep all Council and Committee meetings as a permanent record. We currently house all "hard copy" journals, as well as the audio tapes of the meetings. If we are supplied with a video copy of any Council meeting, we will store them as a permanent record. Sincerely; Gerald A. Chwalinski City Clerk REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 24 LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS Attached hereto are communications from persons applying for liquor licenses from the Erie County Alcohol Beverage Control Board. Address Business Name Owner's Name 622 Main St Tralf Music Hall Thomas Barone 2290 Delaware Ave Taj Grill Taj Grill Inc. 1420 Hertel Ave Mes Que Buffalo Nou Camp Inc 1083 Tonawanda St Riverside Place Riverside Place LLC RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 26 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: x Police- crossing Guard Elizabeth Clark RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 26 APPOINT ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE AIDE(CTY CLK)(JOHNSON) Appointment effective January 23, 2012 in the Department of Common Council, Division of City Clerk to the position of Assistant Legislative Aide, Unclassified at the flat salary of $27,018.00 Denise Johnson, One St. Louis Place, Buffalo, NY 14202 ADOPTED NO. 27 APPOINT LABORER II(CTY CLK)(INTER)(ERTHA) Appointment effective January 26, 2012 in the Department of Common Council, Division of City Clerk to the position of Laborer II, Temporary at the Intermediate salary of $29,018.00 Malcolm Ertha, 211 Oxford Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 Mr. Smith moved: That Malcolm Ertha, residing at 211 Oxford Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 be appointed to the position of Laborer II within the City Clerk's Office at a starting salary of $29,018. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 28 NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL INTERNS I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council Intern. Mr. Fontana moved the approval of the appointments to the position of Council Intern. ADOPTED. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective 1/20/2012 in the Department of Common Council, Division of City Clerk to the position of Intern IX, Unclassified at the Flat Salary of $11.87/hr Paul Fultz, 132 Laird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective 1/18/2012 in the Department of Common Council, Division of City Clerk to the position of Intern VI, Unclassified at the Flat Salary of $10.00 /hr LaToya Ranselle, 34 Mulberry St, Buffalo, NY 14204 NO. 29 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. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective January 19, 2012 in the Department of Police, Division of Traffic to the Position of Civilian School Crossing Guard(TSAR), Temporary, Non Competitive at the Flat Salary of $9.90 /hr David Evans, 447 Newburgh Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective, January 25, 2012 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to the Position of Animal Shelter Attendant, Temporary at the Minimum Salary of $22,222.00 Jennifer Falt, 394 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY 14206 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective, January 27, 2012 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to the Position of Street Worker, Permanent, at the Minimum Salary of $22,423.00 Andre Brown, 1261 East Ferry St, Buffalo, NY 14211 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective, January 30, 2012 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Water to the Position of Teller, Permanent at the Minimum Salary of $33,303.00 Lynda Barnes, 17 Standish Rd, Buffalo, NY 14216 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective, January 30, 2012 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the Position of Truck Driver, Temporary at the Minimum Salary of $22,468.00 Dorothy Wells, 483 Dartmouth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 William Then, 322 St Lawrence Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS NO. 30 J. AMBROSE -NFTA SALARIES Available for review in The City Clerk's Office RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 31 M. COLLETTI- SUPPORT FOR ACROPOLIS RESTAURANT 708 ELMWOOD My name is Melissa Colletti and like Patti, I was raised in WNY in a family run business. I currently operate 5 restaurants along with my family and enjoy being a part of the development of Buffalo. I have been a resident of the Elmwood Village for the past 4 years and have no intentions of leaving. I enjoy the diversity of this community and believe all business owners should have the opportunity to compete fairly. I do not know Paul personally, but I frequently dine at Acropolis and have since it was a small diner. I am proud to have an establishment like this in my community and encourage it's growth. I support the expansion of the upstairs bar at Acropolis and believe that everyone should applaud Paul for his investment in our community. It is clear through his work ethic that his intentions are to to help grow our community, not hurt it. Acropolis has grown into a comfortable and tasteful establishment and the volume of its music is no different from its neighboring businesses (Cecilia's and Blue Monk). As a young professional, I appreciate your time and consideration of my perspective. I am requesting that this correspondence be filed with the Common Council. Respectfully, Melissa Colletti REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. NO. 32 A. CONVEY - SUPPORT FOR ACROPOLIS RESTAURANT 708 ELMWOOD Good evening. My name is Dr. Andrew Covey. I am an emergency physician at Millard Fillmore gates, Millard Fillmore suburban, and soon to be at the new global vascular institute at the new Buffalo general. I am here tonight to express not only my support for the expansion of Acropolis but to also express my concerns for the future of the Elwood avenue district. I am a resident of downtown as I live on Delaware avenue near Bryant street. I have been a patron of acropolis for several years and have enjoyed watching the beautiful transformation from a family friendly diner to a family friendly restaurant and bar. What I love about living in the downtown area is being surrounded by creativity, compassion and vitality of those around me. This type of expansion is exactly what the city of buffalo should be embracing. Unfortunately the support of the small business person is just not there. This lack of support is directly seen in all the vacant storefronts up and down Elmwood. I have several friends and colleagues who would love to open either a restaurant or shop in the Elmwood village, who have the money to pay rent, pay for insurance, and pay for the costs of remodeling, but what they don't have is the 10- 20,000 dollars to spend on frivolous and nuisance law suits that seems to spring up from fellow Elmwood villagers who don't want to see any progress, who want the status quo. I am here to say as a young professional that I do not want the status quo. I want to see my neighborhood thrive. I want people fighting over spaces to open their businesses. I want my village to be the envy of other cities our size. Instead a small business is faced with opposition, and lack of support from the very people who are supposed to aid in new business ventures. I was shocked and appalled at the recommendations given by the Elmwood village association and their stance on the acropolis expansion. I feel it is the Elmwood Village Association's responsibility to support the progress and development of small businesses instead of stunting and obstructing development. A continuation of opposition and lack of support like this will set a negative precedent and surely solidify the downfall of the village and small businesses as we know them. People will turn to other local or regional areas and leave Elmwood Village as they have no chance for survival. Black rock seems like a community that would welcome a business like acropolis, why aren't we that type of community? Why is it important to allow acropolis to expand and allow a bar and patio on the second floor? The first reason is for pure entertainment and space. The acropolis business since the recent renovations has grown dramatically as has its' clientele. It is a great place to meet friends, colleagues and out of town business people for a relaxing, affordable meal and a cocktail. The second floor expansion would allow space for private parties, celebrations and fundraisers. I am very involved in many non - political charities in the city and have had the pleasure of both hosting and supporting events held a acropolis. With the help of the acropolis family, local people have benefited from the thousands of dollars raised on premises. I am constantly looking for a small, intimate venue to host these fundraising events and acropolis is the perfect location and has the perfect host to allow such philanthropy. Allowing a bar and patio on the second floor will make such events possible. Otherwise business will be taken elsewhere and most likely off of the Elmwood strip. A second reason is safety. AS an emergency room physician, I am constantly aware of my surroundings and the safety of my friends and family. To have people, especially wait staff, traverse a set of stairs a countless number of times puts people at risk for falls and injuries just based on the sheer number of trips. Having a bar on the second floor would drastically limit the number of times servers and patrons would have to walk up and down a set of stairs and therefore decrease the chances of an accidental fall and injury from happening. Spilled drinks from martini glasses and broken glass would definitely increase the likelihood of an accident. I would also like to speak to some of the concerns that have surfaced surrounding this expansion. First is the noise problem. Acropolis has hosted many local and regional DJ's as well as performers that I have attended and at no time did the noise level get out of hand, nor did authorities have to come to the restaurant to ask that the levels be lowered nor has acropolis ever received a citation for breaking any noise ordinances. With the structural changes and forethought that have been put into the expansion, the chances that a noise problem will be generated has been eliminated, I enjoy the creativity of a live DJ and performer. It is what the Elmwood village is all about. Music is art. I have been able to share these events with my parents when they are in town and they too have been able to enjoy the experience of what it is like to live in a downtown village. It encourages those from out of the area to come to a safe place downtown, have a nice meal, enjoy something cultural, do some shopping at local stores and boutiques .... isn't that what we want? The second concern by many is the thought that proper channels are not being followed during this expansion process. From personal experience I can tell you that even when you try to do everything by the book, it is not easy and is often very confusing. If anyone here has ever tried to do a major renovation here in the city, you know where I am coming from. I undertook a major renovation of my home in the city and I too had a work -stop order stuck to my front door. It was not because I was trying to do something illegal or under the radar, but because there are many gray areas in permits and variations from city inspector to city inspector. Once everything was sorted out, which was a missed signature here or there, my project continued and finished. Acropolis is under a new owner and manager, even though it has been a family business for over 30 years. I fully believe that any mistakes that have been made in the permit department are just over site and are in no means to do anything illegal. The acropolis family wants their business to be a success and to have the money invested into the business bring future and more fruitful business. This is the exact place that the Elmwood village association should step in as a professional organization and assist new small business owners in the application, permit and red -tape process that goes along with opening or expanding a small business. I feel' they have failed and abandoned this responsibility and am extremely concerned for the future of Elmwood village due to this lack of leadership and support. So to the friends, neighbors, supporters, council members and those who have legitimate concerns about the expansion of acropolis, please join me in supporting local small business owners like Paul and help him to expand his business in a way that will not only benefit him and the 23 employees that rely on him for their livelihood but also pave the way for future new small business owners who feel that the Elmwood village is the place to be now and in the future. Thank you. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. NO. 33 Application Relating to Renovation of the LaFayette Hotel, Ellicott Street, and Use of Darrow Alley Dear Public Officials: I am currently representing Historic Warehouse Lofts, LLC, the owner of property at 210 Ellicott Street and a very close neighbor to the proposed re- development project referenced above. As we have noted a significant amount of news coverage regarding this project, I thought that we should share with all of you a letter, dated January 13, 2012, which I sent to the Chairman of the City Planning Board. While this letter expresses nay client's overall support for the general re- development of the LaFayette Hotel, it also raises very significant questions regarding the significant adverse impacts which the developer's proposed second floor outdoor party platforms may cause to the tenants in my client's building and also the loss of what we believe to be my client's private legal rights to access and use of Darrow Alley, which would be destroyed by these party platforms. Again, this is simply an issue that we thought should be more broadly brought to the attention of the City government. I have been in contact with Brendan Mehaffy regarding these issues, and I expect to be hearing back from him on the title aspects of my January 13 letter. Thank you all for your attention to this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 34 A. GRAHAM- CONCERNS NFTA BUDGET CUTS Statement Regarding the NFTA 2012 -2013 Budget Proposal and Associated Service Cuts VOICE- Buffalo is a faith -based organization committed to addressing justice issues that impact the people and the communities in which we live. Our mission is to strengthen and connect our communities and break down the barriers that divide our neighborhoods, cities and region. We have found that transportation systems can be barriers as well as connectors. It is well documented that many in our community are poor and cannot afford an automobile, making them dependent, instead, on public transit to reach jobs, schools, stores, health care and entertainment. Yet, because of inadequate funding and in some cases, local resistance, our public transit system remains insufficient to meet the needs of our evolving demographics. It is clear that in a time of economic distress, public transit becomes even more a critical factor m preserving our social fabric. For more and more people, alternatives to public transit become unaffordable with the result that basic necessities can not be reached. The cost of this failure then gets passed on to a shrinking tax base as safety nets such as unemployment insurance, child care assistance, Medicaid and special needs education spiral upward. Therefore, it is critical in such times that public transit be maintained if not expanded in order to meet these increased demands and to facilitate recovery. Clearly service cuts and fare increases fly in the face of what our community needs now and in the future. What to do? Certainly, the current proposal of just drastic service cuts should not be seriously considered. The devastation they will cause to families, businesses and institutions can not be tolerated. We understand that there were other proposals considered by the NFTA Board that consisted of differing blends of route adjustments and fare increases which on balance, might prove less painful. We urge that they be offered up for public consideration. There are doubtlessly more economies in operations and facilities to be found within the NFTA and we urge every consideration be given to them. We know that New York State has funding problems, but for 2012 -2013, Albany must find a way to preserve the transit system we have. The proposed $2.9M additional State Transit Operating Assistance is being nothing more than penny -wise and pound - foolish for the third poorest city in the country. But regardless of how the 2012 -2013 budget crisis is managed, we must identify someway of securing the future operations of our public transit system. There are many possibilities, but few will gain acceptance unless we recognize as a society the need to move away from the dominance of the automobile. It is not just about parking fees and the price of gasoline or free spiritedness. It is about space - where we can live, grow food, recreate and find some peace. Automobiles just take too much of it. As the population grows, unless a transformation to public transit begins, we will all be strangled by concrete, much less pollutants. It will thus be a national decision to change our priorities. The first step should be to raise the level of funding for transit operations as well as infrastructure in the federal transportation reauthorization bill soon to be considered by Congress. VOICE - Buffalo will continue its effort to convince elected representatives at all levels to face -up to this reality. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 35 M. KEARNS- CONCERNS LEASE AGMTS BTWN COB AND NON PROFIT PARTNERS Item available for review in The City Clerk's Office REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 36 NYSDEC- INACTIVE HAZ WASTE DISPOSAL SITE NOTICE -1714 FUHRMAN BLVD The Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program (the State Superfund Program) is the State's program for identifying, investigating, and cleaning up sites where the disposal of hazardous waste may present a threat to public health and or the environment. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) maintains a list Of these sites in the Registry of Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites (the "Registry"). The site identified above, and located on a map on the reverse side of this page, was recently added to the Registry as a Class 2 site that presents a significant threat to public health and /or the environment for the following reason(s): The site listing is for the western most portion of Parcel 4 that is vacant and consists of piles of flue ash and other fill materials. High levels of lead and lead levels failing TCLP have been documented in the flue ash piles. Access is generally unrestricted and there is evidence of trespassing and off -road vehicle usage. Groundwater is found within 1 foot of the surface and has a pH value as high as 12. The recently completed Union Ship Canal Commons Greenway Park (Parcel 3) borders Parcel 4 to the south and allows public access to the canal. The Department will keep you informed throughout the investigation and cleanup of the site. If you own property adjacent to this site and are renting or leasing your property to someone else, please share this information with them. If you no longer wish to be on the contact list for this site or otherwise need to correct our records, please contact the Department's Project Manager listed below. FOR MORE INFORMATION Additional information about this site can be found using the Department's "Environmental Site Remediation Database Search" engine which is located on the internet at: www.dec.ny_.gov, cfrnx/extapps /derextemal /index.cfm ?pageid =3 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 37 S. NORRIS- CONCERNS NFTA BUDGET CUTS Item available for review in the City Clerk's Office RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 38 D. PRIDGEN -M. PARKER - SUPPORT FOR ACROPOLIS RESTAURANT 708 ELMWOOD Dear Mr. Pridgen, Please consider my letter in support of the Acropolis Restaurant (attached). Also, I would like to request that this letter be filed with the Common Council. Thank you for time and attention. Dear Mr. Pridgen I am writing to you in support of the Acropolis Restaurant, located on Elmwood Avenue. My name is Mike Parker and I have been part of the Elmwood Village community since 1997. It's been my pleasure to contribute to the vibrancy of the local culture as a resident of the Elmwood Village and as an employee at two important retailers on Elmwood Avenue - first as a team leader at New World Record from 1999 to 2007 and currently as a part -time manager at the Village Beer Merchant. It's fun to work on Elmwood and people in the area often recognize me. I am also an adjunct art instructor, currently teaching at various colleges and universities in the area including UB, Daemen College and Niagara County Community College. One of my first solo art exhibitions was hosted by a gallery on Elmwood Avenue. Since July 2010, 1 have been a proud resident of Artspace, located on Main Street. From August 1997 until November 2010, 1 lived in an apartment above the Elmwood Pet Shop at 706 Elmwood. I enjoyed living there and I was pleased to have the Acropolis as my immediate next -door neighbor. I say "immediate" because the location of my apartment was literally just a few feet from the Acropolis, separated only by the narrow driveway shared by the pet store and the restaurant. As I recall during the spring and summer of 2010, the Acropolis began its redesign of the exterior and remodeling of the dining area. Also during this time, the patio would often be filled with patrons of the restaurant during certain evenings and sometimes music could be heard from the restaurant. I want to state clearly and definitively that in my opinion, the music was always at a modest volume and at no time was it ever excessive or disruptive. On the contrary, from my apartment I perceived the volume level as quite minimal and I always slept soundly, despite my relative closeness to the restaurant. In addition, the small crowds of patrons at the Acropolis were always pleasant and they were never rowdy. My lease for the apartment at 706 Elmwood ended on November 30, 2010. As I have previously stated, I enjoyed my stay there. At this time, I think it's important for me to declare that my departure from 706 Elmwood was completely unrelated to the activities at the Acropolis. To be clear, I believe the Acropolis Restaurant adds cultural vibrancy and economic opportunity to the city of Buffalo and to the Elmwood Village. I have been a patron of the Acropolis for many years and I continue to visit there. Music in all its forms, including the myriad musical styles of disc jockeys, plays an important role in the cultural life of a diverse metropolitan area like Buffalo. Let me close by adding one more observation. It appears that the Acropolis now joins Cole's, the Blue Monk and the Thirsty Buffalo in featuring selections of craft micro brews at their Elmwood establishments, a development that I find exciting and indicative of a new interest in regional brewing. It should be noted that the Acropolis features Flying Bison, Buffalo's own brewing company, on tap at their bar. I look forward to enjoying a pint of Flying Bison Lager as I watch a Bills game or chill out to the sounds of a local dj at the Acropolis Restaurant. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 39 D. PRIDGEN- PARKING IN FRONT OF BUFFALO CITY COURT I respectfully asked the City of Buffalo to explore the feasibility of limiting parking in front of the court to handicapped and official vehicles during business hours. Limiting parking would address homeland security safety issues and minimize the current challenges of handicapped accessibility. Darius G. Pridgen Ellicott District Councilmember REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. NO. 40 D. SMITH -D. PATTERSON- CONCERNS STATE POLICIES FOR MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES In 2006, the New York State Department of Economic Development commissioned a study, as required by Executive Law § 312 -a, to determine "whether there is a disparity between the number of qualified minority and women -owned businesses ready, willing and able to perform state contracts for commodities, services and construction, and the number of such contractors actually engaged to perform such contracts, and to determine what changes, if any, should be made to state policies affecting minority and women -owned business enterprises;" In accordance with that statute, NERA Economic Consulting performed an extensive statistical analysis and survey of anecdotal evidence concerning the place of minority and women's business enterprises (MWBEs) in the New York market, including state contracting. The study concludes that MWBEs are present in substantially lower numbers and were substantially more likely to be denied access to credit than would have been the case if the market operated in a race and gender neutral manner. It further found that during the period April 2004 to March 2008, MWBEs were utilized in state contracting at rates far lower than their availability would indicate. The authors of the study determined that the statistical and anecdotal evidence support the conclusion that these outcomes are the result of discrimination. In short, the study powerfully demonstrates the need for a robust New York State program to ensure a level playing field for MWBEs. Since becoming Governor, and indeed even before, I have pledged to usher in a new era of equal opportunity in contracting for minority and women owned businesses. This study provides the factual foundation upon which to build a comprehensive program to advance that goal. I am committed to working with the Legislature towards putting such a program in place this legislative session. Copy available for Review in The City Clerk's Office REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE SPECIAL COMMITTEE. NO. 41 D. SMITH - FINLAND'S SCHOOL SUCCESS Everyone agrees the United States needs to improve its education system dramatically, but how? One of the hottest trends in education reform lately is looking at the stunning success of the West's reigning education superpower, Finland. Trouble is, when it comes to the lessons that Finnish schools have to offer, most of the discussion seems to be missing the point. The small Nordic country of Finland used to be known -- if it was known for anything at all -- as the home of Nokia, the mobile MORE ON EDUCATION How My Mother Beat the Public School System phone giant. But lately Finland has been attracting attention on How School Choice Became an global surveys of quality of life -- Newsweek ranked it number one Explosive Issue last year -- and Finland's national education system has been receiving particular praise, because in recent years Finnish students have been turning in some of the highest test scores in the world. Finland's schools owe their newfound fame primarily to one study: the PISA survey, conducted every three years by the Organization for Economic Co- operation and Development (OECD). The survey http: / /www.theatlantic.com /national /print /2011 /12/ what - americans - keep- iignoring- about -fi... 1/30/2012 Available for review in The City Clerk's Office REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION NO. 42 D. SMITH - ILLEGAL DUMPING AAA TRASH BE GONE To whom it may concern: This office has received numerous complaints regarding an incident of illegal dumping by your company on a property located at 65 Urban Street on January 31, 2012. We request that you resolve this matter immediately or possibly face frees and or criminal charges for illegal dumping. Your immediate response to this matter is requested. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our office at 716/851 -5145. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 43 D. SMITH - ARTICLE MORE BLACK ENTREPRENEURS Please file the attached item for discussion and action at the next scheduled Common Council meeting on 2/7/12. Available for review in the City Clerk's Office REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE SPECIAL COMMITTEE. NO. 44 VEOLIA WATER- BUFFALO QUARTERLY REPORT FEB 1, 2012 Available for review in the City Clerk's Office RECEIVEO AND FILED PETITIONS NO. 46 M, CONNORS, AGENT, USE 377 ELMWOOD FOR A GROUND SIGN (HRG 2/14)(NIA) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 46 N. SINATRA, OWNER, USE 326 ELMWOOD FOR A GROUND SIGN (HRG 2/14)(NIA) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD REGULAR COMMITTEES FINANCE (MICHAEL J. LOCURTO CHAIRMAN) NO. 47 M. KEAMS- ILLEGA! AND UNETHICAL ACTIVITIES AT TIME WARNER CABLE( #37, 9/20) CCP #78, 12/13 Mr. LoCurto moved That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED NO.48 M. KEARNS- M. HIGGINS- FUTURE OF THE EM COTTER, BUFFALO'S FIREBOAT ( #35,9/20) CCP #72, 10/04 Mr. LoCurto moved That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED NO. 49 BUFFALO FIREFIGHTER ASSOC -REQ OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK AT FINANCE MEETING CCP #58, 9/06 Mr. LoCurto moved That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED NO. 50 M. KEARNS -CITY POLICY FOR EXISTING LEASES CCP #53, 4/19 Mr. LoCurto moved That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED NO. 51 RESPONSE - COMPTROLLERS AUDIT- UPDATE(HR) CCP #61, 9/7 Mr. LoCurto moved That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (JOSEPH GOLOMBEK, JR., CHAIRMAN) NO. 52 RESTRUCTURING BURA (CCP #68, 3/2) Mr. Golombek moved: That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED LEGISLATION (DARIUS G. PRIDGEN, CHAIRMAN) NO. 53 W. XUZ, OWNER, USE 1563 HERTEL AVENUE (AKA) PARKSIDE) CONVERT PORTIONS OF 2 -STORY MASONRY FOR RESTAURANT (PUB HRG 1/31) (DEL) (C.C.P. #59,1/24) That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council without a recommendation: Rev. Pridgen moved that the above item received from the Legislation Committee without a recommendation, to convert portions of a two -story masonry restaurant is hereby approved as presented and detailed in the application made by W. Xuz. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 54 S. HERTEL, OWNER, USE 543 FRANKLIN FOR A FREE STANDING SIGN (PUB HRG 1/31) (FILL) (C.C.P. #60, 1/24) That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council with a recommendation for approval: Rev. Pridgen moved that the above item received from the Legislation Committee with a recommendation for approval, to use 543 Franklin for a Free Standing Sign is hereby approved as presented and detailed in the application made S. Hertel. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 55 D. WILCOX, AGENT, USE 2137 SENECA STREET TO ERECT A POLE SIGN AND PLACE A WALL SIGN ON THE FACADE OF A BUILDING (NO HRG) (SOUTH) (C.C. P. #64, 1/24) That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council With a recommendation for approval: Rev. Pridgen moved that the above item received from the Legislation Committee with a recommendation for approval, to erect a pole sign and place a wall sign on the facade of the building located at 213 7 Seneca Street be approved. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 56 RESTAURANT DANCE LICENSE RENEWAL - 26 ALLEN (FILL)(EDPI) (C.C.P. #20, 1/24) That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council with a recommendation for approval: Rev. Pridgen moved that the above item received from the Legislation Committee without a recommendation for approval, to allow the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services to issue a Restaurant Dance Class IV License to Walter Ward d /b /a Cathode Ray located at 26 Allen Street is hereby approved. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 57 RESTAURANT DANCE LICENSE RENEWAL - 532 MAIN (ELL)(EDPI) (C.C.P. #21, 1/24) That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council with a recommendation for approval: Rev. Pridgen moved that the above item received from the Legislation Committee without a recommendation for approval, to allow the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services to issue a Restaurant Dance Class III License to Hyatt Regency Banquet Rooms located at 532 Main Street is hereby approved. PASSED. AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 58 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT- CH. 175, FEES (C.C. P. #94, 1/24) That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council with a recommendation for approval: Rev. Pridgen moved that the above Ordinance - 4anendment to Chapter 175, Fees, is hereby approved. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 59 S. GREEN -ICE RENTAL RATE AT CITY OF BUFFALO RINKS (CCP #25, 12/27) (CCP #82, 1/24) Mr. Pridgen moved: That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED NO. 60 B. RUSSELL -NFTA BUS ROUTE ELIMINATION /CUTS (CCP #44, 1/10) Mr. Pridgen moved: That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED NO. 61 CLOSING OF WILLIAM ST USPS (EXCEPT RESOLVES) (CCP #70, 1/10) Mr. Pridgen moved: That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED NO.62 BOOK SMART -A FIELD GUIDE TO LIBRARY ORGANIZATION (CCP #32, 11/29) Mr. Pridgen moved: That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED NO. 63 FOOD STORE (NEW) 1021 E. FERRY (FILL) (C.C.P. #33, 4/19/11) That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council with a recommendation for denial: Rev. Pridgen moved that the above item received from the Legislation Committee with a recommendation for denial, to deny the food store license application of Ayeshah M. Hassan d /b /a Ferry Community Market is hereby denied. DENIED. NO. 64 FOOD STORE (NEW) - 1507 FILLMORE (MAS) (C.C.P. #25,11/1) That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council without a recommendation: Rev. Pridgen moved that the above item received from the Legislation Committee without a recommendation, to approve the food store license application of Ahmad Elabed d /b /a 1 Stop Grocery is hereby approved. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 65 FOOD STORE(NEW) - 754 SYCAMORE (FILL) (C.C.P. #23, 12/13) That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council without a recommendation: Mr. Pridgen moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation ADOPTED NO. 66 FOOD STORE(NEW) - 1624 WILLIAM (MAS) (ITEM NO. 26 C.C.P. NOVEMBER 1, 2011) (ITEM NO. 67 C.C.P. NOVEMBER 15, 2011) (ITEM NO. 59 C.C.P. NOVEMBER 29, 2011) That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council without a recommendation: Mr. Pridgen moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation ADOPTED NO. 67 RESTAURANT DANCE LICENSE RENEWAL -248 ALLEN (FILL)(EDPI) (C.C.P. #12, 12/27) That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council with a recommendation for approval: Rev. Pridgen moved that the above item received from the Legislation Committee with a recommendation for approval, to approve the issuance of a Restaurant Dance license to the proprietors of 248 Allen Street as applied for is hereby approved. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 68 USED CAR DEALER- 1526 WILLIAM (LOV)(EDPI) (C.C.P. #25,12/13) That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council with a recommendation for approval on conditions: Rev. Pridgen moved that the above item received from the Legislation Committee with a recommendation for approval with conditions, to approve the used car dealer license application of Brandi Clark d /b /a GFY Motor Cars is hereby approved upon the condition that there be a 5 car limit, PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 69 W. GLOVER -200TH ANNIV. OF 1812 - COMMERMORATIVE BONFIRES (CCP #29, 11/16) Mr. Pridgen moved: That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 70 BY: MR. GOLOMBEK DISCHARGE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FROM CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEM: "2012- 2013(YR38) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN -CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA GRANT" (NO. 6, C.C.P. JANUARY 24, 2012) Whereas: The above item is currently in the Community Development Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council does hereby discharge the Community Development Committee from further consideration of "2012 - 2013(Yr38) Annual Action Plan -CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA Grant' (No. 6, C.C.P. January 24, 2012) and said item is now before the Common Council for its consideration. ADOPT DISCHARGE, PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 71 BY: RICHARD A. FONTANA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT, AND LOVEJOY DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER THE USE OF BISPHENOL A (BPA) IN FOOD PRODUCTS AND OTHER CONSUMER PRODUCTS Whereas: Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical that has been present in many hard plastic bottles and metal -based food and beverage cans since the 1960s. Whereas: In March 2007, Environmental Working Group (EWG) published a ground- breaking study documenting that BPA had leached from epoxy can linings into more than half the canned foods, beverages and canned liquid infant formula randomly purchased at supermarkets around the country. Whereas: In September 2008, the National Toxicology Program found that BPA at current human exposure levels may be toxic to the brain, behavior and prostate gland of fetuses, infants and children. Whereas: In January 2010, the Federal Food and Drug Administration shifted its posture and no longer asserts that trace BPA contamination in food and beverage is safe. The agency launched a new investigation of low -dose BPA risks and is encouraging industry to develop BPA -free can lining. Whereas: In April 2010, the National Institute of Health (NIH) has some concern (3 points out of a 5 point scale) for BPA's effect of the brain, behavior, and prostate gland in fetuses, infants, and children at current human exposures to BPA. NIH asserts that exposure can occur with use of plastic food containers, canned foods, water or baby bottles, reusable cups and other consumer products made with BPA. Whereas: In July 2010, EWG made public laboratory test finding high level of BPA on 40% of receipts sampled from major U.S. businesses and services. Now Therefore Be It Resolved; In light of the evidence submitted by numerous government agencies that the City of Buffalo requests that no products containing Bisphenol A (BPA) be sold or distributed within the city limits. Now Therefore Be It Further Resolved; That the City Clerk forward certified copies of this resolution to local Congressional Delegation, Western New York Legislative Delegation, New York State Lawmakers, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, Food and Drug Administration and United States President Barack Obama. ADOPTED BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO 10 161&&4 BOND RESOLUTION ALBEMARLE STREET (ROESCH- DOYLE) STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $185.760 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements to Albemarle Street Roesch - Doyle), at the estimated maximum cost of$185.760. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo. in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Hundred Eighty -Five Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars ($185,760), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements to Albemarle Street (Roesch - Doyle), consisting of design and construction of curb and sidewalk replacement, pavement reconstruction, mill and overlay of street pavements, installation of ADA compliant ramps, landscaping, crosswalks, drainage, striping, lighting, signage, and traffic signal upgrades and other related right of way enhancements. The estimated maximum cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is 5;185,760 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering, "Albemarle Street (Roesch - Doyle) Streetscape Improvements, 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -31. and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of 5;185,760 This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 90 of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 73 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION ALLENDALE THEATER IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT 3000 -32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $15,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of the Allendale Theater located at 203 Allen Street in the City, at the estimated total cost of $15,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the total principal amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000), pursuant m the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of the Allandale Theater located at 203 Allen Street in the City, including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades. The estimated total cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $15,000 as set forth in the duty adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings, "Allendale Theater Improvements - 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -32, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution. in the maximum amount of $15,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section I. 150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 90 of the Law, is ten (1 O) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes, Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication. or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 74 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION ALLEN STREET INFRASTRUCTURE (PLANNING) ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $100,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of preparation of surveys, preliminary and detailed plans, specifications and estimates necessary for planning various infrastructure improvements on Allen Street, at the estimated total cost of $100,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of the preparation of surveys, preliminary and detailed plans, specifications and estimates necessary for planning various infrastructure improvements on Allen Street. The estimated total cost of specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $100,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, "Allen Street Infrastructure Planning - 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000- 31, and shall be used for the object or purpose specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said object or purpose for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $100,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) the period of probable usefulness applicable to the specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 62(2" of the Law, is five (5) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with. and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the late of such publication. or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 76 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION BEDFORD MEDIAN RECONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $304,950 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements to Bedford Avenue, at the estimated maximum cost of $304,950. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie. New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York. is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Three Hundred Four Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($304,950/, pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York/the "Law "), to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements to Bedford Avenue. consisting of design and construction of curb and sidewalk replacement, pavement reconstruction, mill and overlay of street pavements, installation of ADA compliant ramps, landscaping, crosswalks, drainage, striping, lighting, signage, and other related right of way enhancements. The estimated maximum cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $304,950 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering, "Bedford Median Reconstruction, 2012 ". Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -31, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $304,950. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 90 of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication oft his resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication. or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 76 BY MICHAEL LOCURTO BOND RESOLUTION BRIDGE REHABILITATION - VARIOUS ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo. New York, authorizing the issuance of $50C.000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of various bridges Citywide, at the estimated maximum cost of $500,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie. New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1 The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo. in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of the partial reconstruction of various bridges Citywide. The estimated maximum cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $500,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering, "Emergency Bridge Rehabilitation- Various, 2012. Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -31. and shall be used for the class of objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. .Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said class of objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution. in the maximum amount of $500,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 10. of the Law, is twenty (20) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds mad said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale c)f said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an abject or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 10 [61Wrl BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION BUFFALO RIVER ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $75,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of recreational area improvements at the foot of Hamburg Street to improve access to the Buffalo River, at the estimated maximum cost of $75,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of recreational area improvements at the foot of Hamburg Street to improve access to the Buffalo River, consisting of study, design and construction of a floating dock system. The estimated maximum cost of said specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $75,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering, "Buffalo River Access Improvements, 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -31. and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $75,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 19(c) of the Law. is fifteen (15) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with section 107.00 d. 9. of the law Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication. or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO'THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 78 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION CITY COURT PRISONER LOCK -UP ACCOUNT 3000 -32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York. authorizing the issuance of $267,500 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of a new prisoner detention center through partial reconstruction of the City Court building located at 50 Delaware Avenue, at the estimated total cost of $267,500. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie. New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section I The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie. New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the total principal amount of Two Hundred Sixty -Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($267,500), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of a new prisoner detention center through partial reconstruction of the City Court building located at 50 Delaware Avenue, including electrical, architectural, structural, mechanical and plumbing improvements. The estimated total cost of said specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are m be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $267,500 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works. Division of Buildings, "City Court Prisoner Lock -up- 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -32, and shall be used for the specific object or purpose specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said specific object or purpose for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $267,500. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The existing building is of Class "B" construction as defined by Section 11.00 a. 11. (b) of the Law. and the period of probable usefulness applicable to the specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 12.(a)(2) of the Law, is fifteen (15) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 79 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION CITY OWNED BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS - VARIOUS ACCOUNT 3000 -32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York„ authorizing the issuance of $2,720,597 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of various City -owned buildings, at the estimated total cost of $2,720;597. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the total principal amount of Two million Seven Hundred Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Ninety -Seven Dollars ($2,720,597), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of various City -owned buildings, including architectural services and upgrades to electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. The estimated total cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $2,720,597 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings, "City Owned Building Improvements- Various - 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -32 and shall be used for the class of objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said specific objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $2,720,597. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a)The existing buildings are of Class "B" construction as defined by Section 11.00 a. 11. (b) of the Law, and the period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 12.(a)(2) of the Law, is fifteen (15) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution, Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 80 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION CITYWIDE PARKS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT 3000 -40 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $1,337,500 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of recreational area improvements to various parks located throughout the City, at the estimated total cost of $1,337,500. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Million Three Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,337,500), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of recreational area improvements to various parks located throughout the City, including, design and construction for architectural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical upgrades, landscaping, and site improvements, security upgrades and purchase of equipment. The estimated total cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,337,500 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Division of Parks, "Citywide Parks Infrastructure Improvements- 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -40 and shall be used for the class of objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $1,337,500. This Resolution is a declaration of Official intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a, 19(c) of the Local Finance Law, is fifteen (1 5) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. NO. 81 BY: MICHAEL L. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION CITYWIDE TREE REMOVALS & PLANTINGS ACCOUNT 3000 -40 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York. authorizing the issuance of $642.000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of removal of dead or diseased trees and the planting of new trees located throughout the City, at the estimated maximum cost of $642.000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo. in the County of Erie, New York. hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo. in the County of Erie, New York. is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Six Hundred Forty -Two Thousand Dollars ($642,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York {the "Law "), to finance the cost of the removal of dead or diseased trees and the planting of new trees located throughout the City. The estimated maximum cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $642.000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended.. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Division of Parks, "Citywide Tree Removals & Plantings, 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -40. and shall be used for the class of objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. .Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $642,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 57 (1 st) of the Local Finance Law, is five (5) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication. or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 82 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY VARIOUS SCHOOLS ACCOUNT 3998 -79 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York„ authorizing the issuance of $1,200,000 School Bonds of said City to finance the cost of acquisition and installation of computer hardware and related software, equipment and apparatus for use by Buffalo Public Schools located throughout the City, at the estimated maximum cost of $1,200,000 The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo. in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue School Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000), pursuant to the provisions c)f the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of acquisition and installation of computer hardware and related software, equipment and apparatus for use by Buffalo Public Schools located throughout the City, including but not limited to: laptops; desktop computers, printers, software and licenses. The estimated total cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,200,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended.. Section 2 The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Board of Education, "Computers & Technology Various Schools, 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3998 -79, and shall be used for the class of objects or purposes specified in Section I of this resolution. .Section 3 The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $1,200,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 89 of the Law, is five (5) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days aider the date of such publication. or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 83 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO BOND RESOLUTION CLINTON STREET (BAILEY- CITYLINE) STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $400,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements to Clinton Street (Bailey - Cityline), at the estimated maximum cost of $400,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York. hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo. in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements to Clinton Street (Bailey - Cityline), consisting of design and construction of curb and sidewalk replacement, pavement reconstruction, mill and overlay of street pavements, installation of ADA compliant ramps, landscaping, crosswalks, drainage, striping, lighting, signage, and traffic signal upgrades and other related right of way enhancements. The estimated maximum cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminat2€ costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $400,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering, "Clinton Street (Bailey - Cityline) Streetscape Improvements, 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -31, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $400,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 90 of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with. and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days aider the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 84 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION COMMAND VEHICLES - PURCHASE ACCOUNT 3000 -21 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo. New York, authorizing the issuance of $128,400 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of acquisition of vehicles for the Fire Department, at the estimated total cost of $128.400. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Hundred Twenty -Eight Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($128,400), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of the acquisition of emergency response vehicles for the Fire Department. The estimated total cost of the class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $128.400 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Fire, "Command Vehicles- Purchase - 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -21, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said object or propose for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $128 -400. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 77 of the Law, is three (3) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6 The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 85 BY MICHAEL LOCURTO BOND RESOLUTION DOWNTOWN BALL PARK [COCA COLA FIELD) IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT 3000 -32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $750,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of recreational area improvements to Coca Cola Field located at Washington and Swan Streets in the City, at the estimated total cost of $750,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York. is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the total principal amount of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000). pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York [the "Law "), to finance the cost of recreational area improvements to Coca Cola Field located at Washington and Swan Streets in the City, including reconstruction /replacement of concrete beams and pads, caulking, exterior doors and partial roof reconstruction, upgrades to lighting and controls, electrical panels, boiler, chiller, cooling tower, airhandler and HVAC components. The estimated total cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $750,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2 The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings, "Downtown Ball Park (Coca Cola Field) Improvements- 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -32, and shall be used for the specific object or purpose specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $750,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a)The period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 19(c) of the Law, is fifteen (15) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 10[019:1.1 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION DEMOLITIONS CITYWIDE ACCOUNT 3000 -66 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $2,700,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of demolition of various City -owned and private buildings which pose a significant threat to public health or safety, at the estimated maximum cost of $2,700,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,700,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of demolition of various City -owned and private buildings which pose a significant threat to public health or safety. The estimated maximum cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $2,700,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Permits and Inspections, Division of Housing and Enforcement, "Demolition - Emergency Conditions, 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -65, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. .Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $2,700,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 89 of the Law, is five (5) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE L [* ]9 : BY: MICHAEL L. LOCURTO BOND RESOLUTION FILLMORE STREETSCAPES IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo. New York, authorizing the issuance of $74,900 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements in the Fillmore District at the estimated total cost of $74,900. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Seventy -Four Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($74,900), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements in the Fillmore District, including curb and sidewalk replacement, pavement reconstruction, mill and overlay, ADA compliant ramps, landscaping, crosswalks, drainage, striping, lighting, signage and traffic signal upgrades The estimated total cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $74,900 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering, "Fillmore Streetscapes Improvements, 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -31, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution- in the maximum amount of $74.900. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness for the objects or purposes for which the $74,900 bonds herein authorized are to be issued, within the limitations of § 11.00 a. 90 of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 88 BY: MICHAEL L. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION FIRE STATION REHABILITATION -VARIOUS ACCOUNT 3000 -32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York. authorizing the issuance of $300,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of various fire stations located throughout the City, at the estimated total cost of $300,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York. is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of the partial reconstruction of various fire stations located throughout the City, including Engine 19 - Plumbing /HVAC, electrical upgrades and partial roof replacement, Engine 22 — Electrical, masonary, exterior, restroom upgrades and boiler replacement, Engine 35- truck bay floor replacement and exterior rehabilitation, and Fire Alarm Office - fuel tank replacement, partial roof replacement and mechanical /electrical upgrades. The estimated total cost of class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $300,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works. Division of Buildings. "Fire Station Rehabilitation - Various - 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -32, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $300.000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 90 of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall he general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: V A 9AV:» III tell r .I:9K0ldildiIIa1:10i1►191►/_1►[yq NO. 89 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO BOND RESOLUTION GENERAL RECONSTRUCTION - VARIOUS SCHOOLS ACCOUNT 3998 -79 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $2,700,000 School Bonds of said City to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of various school buildings located throughout the City, at the estimated maximum cost of $2,700,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York. hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo. in the County of Erie. New York. is hereby authorized and directed to issue School Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,700,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of various school buildings located throughout the City, including exterior and interior reconstruction, masonry, doors, window replacement, floor replacement, plaster restoration, painting and related items. The estimated total cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $2,700,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Board of Education. "General Reconstruction - Various Schools, 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3998 -79, and shall be used for the class of objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $2,700,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4 The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The buildings to be reconstructed are of Class "A" construction, as defined by Section 11.00 a. 11 (a) of the Law and the period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 12.(a)(1) of the Law, is twenty -five (25) years. (b) Current funds are nor required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 90 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION HATCH RESTAURANT ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS ACCOUNT 3000 -32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $406,065 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of recreational area improvements to the Hatch Restaurant located at 329 Erie Street in the City, at the estimated maximum cost of $406,065. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie. New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo. in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Four Hundred Six Thousand Sixty Five Dollars ($406,065), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of recreational area improvements to the Hatch Restaurant located at 329 Erie Street in the City, consisting of construction of an addition and improvement of the existing facility, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical plumbing, and HVAC improvements. The estimated maximum cost of said specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $406,065 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings, "Hatch Restaurant Additions & Alterations, 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -32, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said object or purpose for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $406,065 This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 19(c) of the Law, is fifteen (15) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 91 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION HERTEL AVENUE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo. New York, authorizing the issuance of $50,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements to Hertel Avenue, at the estimated maximum cost of $50,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements to Hertel Avenue, consisting of design and construction of curb and sidewalk replacement, pavement reconstruction, mill and overlay of street pavements, installation of ADA compliant ramps, landscaping, crosswalks, drainage, striping, lighting, signage, and traffic signal upgrades and other related right of way enhancements. The estimated maximum cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $50,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering, "Hertel Avenue Streetscape Improvements, 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -31, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $50,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to he issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 90 of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 92 BY: MICHAEL L. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY -OWNED LIBRARIES ACCOUNT 3000 -32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $214.000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the local share cost of partial reconstruction of various Branch Libraries in the City, at the estimated maximum cost of $214,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo. in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Two Hundred Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($214,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law. constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the local share cost of partial reconstruction of various Branch Libraries in the City, including Crane Branch - ceiling, plumbing and electrical rehabilitation, Niagara Branch - ADA restrooms and electrical upgrades, East Delavan Branch - new ADA accessible elevator and restroom, and Merriweather Branch - exterior, mechanical and plumbing rehabilitation. The estimated maximum cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $214,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended.. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings, "Improvements to City -owned Libraries. 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -32, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $214,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 90. of the Law. is ten (10) years (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. Of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 93 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS - CITYWIDE ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York. authorizing the issuance of $5,000.000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of Citywide infrastructure improvements, at the estimated maximum cost of $5,000,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie. New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law. constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of Citywide highway and bridge infrastructure improvements, including curb and sidewalk replacement, pavement reconstruction, mill and overlay, ADA compliant ramps, landscaping, crosswalks, drainage, striping, lighting, signage, traffic signal upgrades and other related work. The estimated maximum cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $5,000,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering, "Infrastructure Improvements - Citywide, 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -31, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $5,000,000 This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 90 of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law m be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with. and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days aider the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 94 BY: MICHAEL L. LOCURTO BOND RESOLUTION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS - NORTH COUNCIL DISTRICT ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $50,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements in the North Council District at the estimated total cost of S50.000 The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie. New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council /as follows: Section 1 The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York 1 file "Law "), m finance the cost of infrastructure improvements in the North Council District, including curb and sidewalk replacement, pavement reconstruction. mill and overlay, ADA compliant ramps, landscaping, crosswalks, drainage, striping, lighting, signage and traffic signal upgrades. The estimated total cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $50.000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works. Parks & Streets. Division of Engineering, "Infrastructure Improvements - North Council District. 2012 ". Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -3 1, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $50,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness for the objects or purposes for which the $50,000 bonds herein authorized are to be issued., within the limitations of § 11.00 a. 90 of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 95 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO BOND RESOLUTION MASTEN DISTRICT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $350,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements in the Masten District, at the estimated maximum cost of $350,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1.Tthe Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements in the Masten District, consisting of curb and sidewalk replacement, pavement reconstruction, mill and overlay, ADA compliant ramps, landscaping, crosswalks, drainage, striping, lighting, signage and traffic signal upgrades. The estimated maximum cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $350,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering, "Masten District infrastructure Improvements, 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -31, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $350,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 90 of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with. and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 96 BY: MICHAEL L. LOCURTO BOND RESOLUTION JFK COMMUNITY CANTER- FAQADE ACCOUNT 3000 -32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $100,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of JFK Community Center located at 114 Hickory Street, in the City, at the estimated total cost of $100,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law. constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of JFK Community Center located at 114 Hickory Street, in the City, including architectural services, structural, roofing and electrical improvements to the facade. The estimated total cost of said specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof is $100,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works. Division of Engineering, "JFK Community Center - Facade - 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -32, and shall be used for the specific object or purpose specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $100,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The existing building is of Class "B" construction as defined by Section 11.00 a. 11. (b) of the Law, and the period of probable usefulness applicable to the specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 12.(a)(2) of the Law, is fifteen (15) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication. Or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 97 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO BOND RESOLUTION MARCY CASINO RECONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT 3000 -32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York„ authorizing the issuance of $200,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of recreational area improvements to Marcy Casino located at Delaware Park off Elmwood, near the Route 198, in the City, at the estimated total cost of $200,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York. is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law'), to finance the cost of recreational area improvements to Marcy Casino located at Delaware Park off Elmwood, near the Route 198, in the City, including improvements to installation of a new elevator, partial upgrades to windows, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical improvements and exterior repointing. The estimated total cost of said specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $200,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended.. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Division of Engineering, "Marcy Casino Reconstruction - 2012 ". Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -32, and shall be used for the specific object or purpose specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $200,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the specific object or purpose which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a.1 9(c) of the Local Finance Law, is fifteen (15) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation nines issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 98 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO BOND RESOLUTION MECHANICAL /ELECTRICAL RECONSTRUCTION - VARIOUS SCHOOLS ACCOUNT 3998 -79 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $1,100,000 School Bonds of said City to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of various school buildings located throughout the City, at the estimated maximum cost of $1,100,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue School Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,100,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of various school buildings located throughout the City, including electrical distribution, lighting, energy management, security, HVAC and boiler system improvements. The estimated total cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,100,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Board of Education, "Mechanical /Electrical Reconstruction - Various Schools, 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3998 -79, and shall be used for the class of objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $1,100,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The buildings to be partially reconstructed are of Class "A" construction, as defined by Section 11.00 a. 11 (a) of the Law and the period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 12.(a)(1) of the Law, is twenty -five (25) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6, the validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with. and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days aider the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 99 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION MICHIGAN & JEFFERSON ARCHWAY CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $150,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements to the archway at the intersection of Michigan and Jefferson, at the estimated maximum cost of $150,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements to the archway at the intersection of Michigan and Jefferson, consisting of study, design, required sidewalk and curb replacement, landscaping, tree trimming, and other'required right of way enhancements. The estimated maximum cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $150,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering, "Michigan & Jefferson Archway Construction, 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000-31 - and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section I of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of$150,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 90 of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 100 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION MULROY PARK FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT 3000 -40 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo. New York, authorizing the issuance of $400,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of the construction of a new support facility in Mulroy Park in the City, at the estimated total cost of $400,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo. in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo. in the County of Erie. New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law- constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of the construction of a new support facility in Mulroy Park in the City, including, design and construction for architectural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical upgrades, landscaping, and site improvements, security upgrades and purchase of equipment. The estimated total cost of said specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $400,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works- Division of Parks, " Mulroy Park Facility Construction - 2012 ". Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -40 and shall be used for the specific object or purpose specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said object or purpose for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $400,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the specific of object or purpose which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 19(c) of the Local Finance Law, is fifteen (15) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general mx upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is nut authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution, Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 101 BY: MICHAEL L. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION MUSEUM OF SCIENCE HEAT PUMP REPLACEMENT ACCOUNT 3000 -32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York„ authorizing the issuance of $45,428 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of HVAC improvements for the Museum of Science building located at 1020 Humboldt Parkway in the City, at the estimated total cost of $45,428. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the total principal amount of Forty -Five Thousand Four Hundred Twenty -Eight Dollars ($45,428), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of HVAC improvements for the Museum of Science building located at 1020 Humboldt Parkway in the City, including replacement of existing heat pump units located throughout the museum, associated and required electrical, plumbing and valve coordination improvements. The estimated total cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $45,428 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings. "Museum of Science Heat Pump Replacement - 2012 " - Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -32, and shall be used for the specific object or purpose specified in Section I of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $45,428. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 13 of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with. and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 102 BY: MICHAEL L. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION MUSEUM OF SCIENCE HVAC ACCOUNT 3000 -32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York authorizing the issuance of $74,900 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of HVAC improvements for the Museum of Science building located at 1020 Humboldt Parkway in the City, at the estimated total cost of $74,900. the Common Council of the City of Buffalo. in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo. in the County of Erie. New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of —aid City in the total principal amount of Seventy -Four Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($74,900), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law. constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of HVAC improvements for the Museum of Science building located at 1020 Humboldt Parkway in the City, including mechanical reconstruction and replacement of existing HVAC units and associated and required electrical and plumbing improvements. The estimated total cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $74.900 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings, "Museum of Science HVAC - 2012 ". Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -32, and shall be used for the specific object or purpose specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Res01 ution, in the maximum amount of $74,900. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2 Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 13 of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a)Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 103 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION PARKSIDE COMMUNITY TRAFFIC STUDY ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $ 100,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of preparation of surveys, preliminary and' detailed plans, specifications and estimates necessary for planning for various traffic and infrastructure improvements for Parkside Avenue, at the estimated total cost of $100,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100;000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of the preparation of surveys, preliminary and detailed plans, specifications and estimates necessary for planning for various traffic and infrastructure improvements for Parkside Avenue. The estimated total cost of specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $100,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 20 12 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering, " Parkside Community Traffic Study - 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -31, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs Or a portion of the costs of said object or purpose for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of$100,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 1 1.00 a. 62(2" of the Law, is five (5) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a)Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 104 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO BOND RESOLUTION PEARL STREET CONVERSION & CHIPPEWA STREETSCAPE ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo. New York, authorizing the issuance of $1.500,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements to Pearl Street and Chippewa, at the estimated maximum cost of $1.500.000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York. hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000). pursuant to me provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements to Pearl Street and Chippewa, consisting of curb and sidewalk replacement, pavement reconstruction, mill and overlay, ADA compliant rumps, landscaping, crosswalks, drainage, striping, lighting, signage and traffic signal upgrades. The estimated maximum cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,500,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering, "Pearl Street Conversion & Chippewa Streetscape, 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -31, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $1,500,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) the period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 90 of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication. or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO 105 BY MR. LOCURTO BOND RESOLUTION POLAR BEAR EXHIBIT - BUFFALO ZOO ACCOUNT 3000 -32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $535,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the local share cost of recreational area improvements to the Polar Bear Exhibit at the Buffalo Zoo, located at 300 Parkside Avenue in the City, at the estimated total cost of $535,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds Of all tile members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the total principal amount of Five Hundred Thirty -Five Thousand Dollars ($535,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the local share cost of recreational area improvements to the Polar Bear Exhibit at the Buffalo Zoo, located at 300 Parkside Avenue in the City, including architectural services, structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, roofing, and electrical improvements. The estimated total cost of said specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $535,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings, "Polar Bear Exhibit - Buffalo Zoo - 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000- 32, and shall be used for the specific object or purpose specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $535,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.535 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 19.(c) of the Law, is fifteen (15) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if.' (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, publication, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 10 WN [oil BY: MICHAEL L. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION POLICE HEADQUARTERS & PRECINCT RENOVATION ACCOUNT 3000 -32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo. New York, authorizing the issuance of 450,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of the Police Headquarters and various Precinct buildings located in the City, at the estimated total cost of $450,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York. hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the total principal amount of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of the Police Headquarters and various Precinct building located in the City, including; Police Headquarters - partial roof reconstruction, window replacement, and electrical upgrades, HVAC control replacement, boiler upgrade and restroom upgrade; Precincts A thru E - electrical, plumbing and HVAC upgrades as well as exterior repainting reconstruction. The estimated total cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $450,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works. Division of Buildings, Police Headquarters & Precinct Renovation - 2012 , Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -32, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $450,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The probable usefulness applicable to the specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 90 of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if." (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with. and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION PUBLIC ART RESTORATION /CONSERVATION ACCOUNT 3000 -32 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $270,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of restoration of City -owned artwork located throughout the City, at the estimated total cost of $270,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the total principal amount of Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($270,000). pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of restoration of City -owned public monuments and artwork located throughout the City. The estimated total cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $270,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings, "Public Art Restoration Conservation 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -32, and shall be used for the class of objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $27C.000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 35 of the Law, is five (5) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued m anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days alter the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 108 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO BOND RESOLUTION RETURNING CARS TO MAIN STREET ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $428,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements to Main Street, at the estimated maximum cost of $428,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Four Hundred Twenty - Eight Thousand Dollars ($428,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements to Main Street„ consisting of curb and sidewalk replacement, pavement reconstruction, mill and overlay, ADA compliant ramps, landscaping, crosswalks, drainage, striping, lighting, signage and traffic signal upgrades. The estimated maximum cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $428,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works- Parks & Streets. Division of Engineering, "Returning Cars to Main Street, 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -31, and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution. in the maximum amount of $428,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4 The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 90 of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with section 107.00 d. 9. of the law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days alter the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 109 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO BOND RESOLUTION RICHMOND STREET LIGHTING ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $100,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements to Richmond Avenue, at the estimated maximum cost of $100,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements to Richmond Avenue, consisting of design, acquisition and installation of new street lighting, all associated supporting work including but not limited to sidewalk, curb, and pavement replacement and other required right of way improvements. The estimated maximum cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $100,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering, "Richmond Street Lighting, 2012" Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -31. and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution. in the maximum amount of $100,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 90 of the Law, is ten (10) years (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5 Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication. or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 110 BY: MICHAEL J. LOCURTO: BOND RESOLUTION STREET VEHICLE - PURCHASE ACCOUNT 3000 -30 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York„ authorizing the issuance of $1,000,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of acquisition of vehicles for street sanitation and snow plowing operations, at the estimated total cost of $1.000,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo. in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of the acquisition of vehicles for street sanitation and snow plowing operations, including plows, dump trucks, loaders, street sweepers, pickups, salt spreaders, garbage trucks and packers, and lit— trucks. The estimated total cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1.000,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2011 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended.. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works. Parks & Streets, Division of Streets. "Street Vehicle - Purchase - 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -3C, and shall be used for the class of objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $1,000.000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 28 of the Local Finance Law, is fifteen (15) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance- with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity: is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 111 BY. MR. LOCURTO BOND RESOLUTION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS - NIAGARA COUNCIL DISTRICT ACCOUNT 3000 -31 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $75.000 General Improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements in the Niagara Council District. at the estimated maximum cost Of $75,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law "), to finance the cost of infrastructure improvements in the Niagara Council District, consisting of curb and sidewalk replacement, pavement reconstruction, mill and overlay, ADA compliant ramps,. landscaping, crosswalks drainage, striping, lighting, signage and traffic signal upgrades. The estimated maximum cost of said objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $75,000 as set forth in the duly adopted 2012 Capital Improvements Budget of said City, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Engineering, "Infrastructure Improvements - Niagara Council District. 2012 ", Bond Authorization Account No. 3000 -31. and shall be used for the objects or purposes specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said objects or purposes for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount cff$75,000. This Resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150 -2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to he issued within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 90 of the Law, is ten (10) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9. of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 0 161MIPA BY MR. MICHAEL J. LOCURTO WAIVING PERMIT FEES FOR BUFFALO POND HOCKEY AT DELAWARE PARK WHEREAS: The Buffalo Pond Hockey Committee has been dedicated toward bringing free, outdoor public pond hockey and ice skating back to the City of Buffalo for over a year; and, WHEREAS: In the Failof201 I, the group worked in conjunction with the Olmsted Parks Conservancy to build and maintain two man -made outdoor ice rinks located at the Parkside Lodge for the Flurrious! Event held there on January 21 sc, 2012; and, WHEREAS: The group is now receiving an extension of their permit to use and maintain the rinks for the remainder of the winter season; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Common Council waives any permit fees that will be needed for the Buffalo Pond Hockey's scheduled games and use of the rinks for as long as weather conditions allow. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 113 BY: MR. LO CURTO TRANSFER OF FUNDS That, Pursuant to §20 -12 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the appropriation in be transferred and reappropriated as set forth below: From: 10112001 411001 Councilmember 11 - M Kearns- Salary $17,500.00 10111001 411001 Councilmember 10 - D Rivera — Salary $ 7,412.00 101100040458003 Councilmember 9 - D Franczyk - Registration & Membership $ 2,000.00 To: 10102001 412002 Legislative — Hourly $24,912.00 10220006 434000 City Clerk - Other Contractual Services $ 2,000.00 PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 114 BY DARIUS G. PRIDGEN BANNERS FOR POND HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Whereas On February 10 thru 12 2012, Labatt Blue will be sponsoring a Pond Hockey Tournament on the Erie Basin Marina; and Whereas Hockey rinks will now be erected in the adjacent parking lots, instead of the original plan to have them located on the Erie Basin Marina's frozen waters; and Whereas The 2012 tournament will feature for the first time the use of night games on Friday and Saturday night; and Whereas Food and beer proceeds are being donated to PAL; and Whereas Entertainment will be provided in the form of games, a D J, and live band; and Whereas Strategic, the agency in charge of marketing, is requesting to affix 24, I' -wide banners to lampposts on Erie Street beginning at Wilkeson Way and continuing the Erie Basin Marina, where spectators will enter the marina parking lots surrounding the players HQ and rinks; and Whereas Strategic will remove the banners on Monday, February 13th; and Whereas Strategic has been in contact with the Department of Public Works street lighting engineer, inquiring into their guidelines and requirements for banner installment; and Whereas BURA has also been contacted for their permission to allow the same I ' -wide banners to be hung on the lampposts which they own, located in the parking lots of the Erie Basin Marina; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, That the City of Buffalo Common Council approves Strategic to affix banners, following the approval from all pertinent departments, on lampposts located on Erie Street beginning at Wilkeson Way and heading towards the Erie Basin Marina, to be used in celebration of the 2012 Labatt Blue Pond Hockey Tournament being held February 10 thru 12 PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 BY. MR PRIDGEN 10 1 WN11.1 RESTRICTED PARKING IN FRONT OF BUFFALO CITY COURT Whereas: There is no reserve parking for people with disabilities in front of the Main Entrance of City Court; and Whereas: Currently, law enforcement conducting official business with the court must park their government cars illegally around Niagara Square, causing a safety concern; and Whereas: Changing the parking restrictions in front of the City Court for official vehicles and disabled parking during court hours would create a safe place for law enforcement to park, establishing a safer environment around the perimeter of the courthouse, and allowing easier access for people with disabilities; and Whereas: Most courts in the City of Buffalo do not allow public parking at the front door of their buildings; and Whereas: This is an important issue concerning Homeland Security, as it pertains to public parking in front of the courthouse; and Whereas: There will be an added level of safety for residents entering and exiting the building, having constant police presence utilizing the same area as well; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the City of Buffalo Common Council requests the Parking Bureau and the Department of Public Works to study converting parking on the Delaware entrance of the City Court into restricted parking for law enforcement and people with disabilities during court hours; Be It Further Resolved That: The Parking Bureau and the Department of Public Works should report back to the Common Council within thirty (30) days with results of their study. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 116 BY: DEMONE A. SMITH, MAJORITY LEADER, AND MASTEN DISTRICT COUNCILMEMBER DARIUS G. PRIDGEN, ELLICOTT DISTRICT COUNCILMEMBER SALE OF VACANT /ABANDONED PROPERTY BELOW MARKET VALUE Whereas The City of Buffalo Charter Section §27 -13 Sale or Lease of Property for Development or Redevelopment states "Real property or any interest therein and appurtenances thereto belonging to or in the control of the city, necessary for or incidental to the clearance, replanning, development or redevelopment, reconstruction and rehabilitation in substandard and insanitary areas, or for urban renewal, may be sold or leased for a term not exceeding ninety -nine years, or otherwise disposed of, to any person, firm or corporation at public auction or by sealed bids at the highest marketable price or rental, when authorized by resolution of the council, which shall designate the officer to conduct such sale or lease together with the terms and conditions thereof...;" and Whereas The latest estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau lists the City of Buffalo as the third - poorest city with a median household income of $29,706; Buffalo ranks near the bottom of same sized cities. These are factors contributing to blight and foreclosure. The number of Buffalo's vacant and abandoned houses ranks only second to St. Louis on the list of American cities with the most vacant properties per capita; and Whereas While a record number of mortgage foreclosures resulting from the subprime loan crisis have graced the headlines with regularity over the past months, problems with foreclosed upon abandoned and neglected properties are nothing new in Buffalo; and Whereas For years now, Buffalo has been dealing with a glut of neglected and abandoned properties. Efforts to remedy the problem have been met with mixed results; and Whereas Un -kept or vacant properties often attract a criminal element which tends to drive out those making a responsible living. This cycle then continues and so on escalates a vicious downward spiral; and Whereas The redevelopment of vacant and foreclosed properties can create jobs, particularly in construction, for locals; and Whereas Newly remodeled homes and updated properties will then attract new populations and businesses to a region, thus encouraging more economic development, which ultimately increases assessed home values and property tax revenues, thus allowing for more improvements to the area and in turn, stabilizes the entire neighborhood. Whereas The New York State Senate has pending legislation $286g -2011 which permits the New York State Canal Corporation to make sales of real property for less than Fair Market Value when such sale or lease is in the public interest; and Whereas The City of San Diego has created a Vacant Properties Coordinator which helps to ensure that the — jurisdiction's resources are appropriately and effectively marshaled without waste or overlap; The responsibilities would entail maintaining a database to track the location of vacant properties as well as complaint responses; administering abatement ordinances to clean and secure vacant properties; coordinating responses and communication among relevant government and private agencies; communicating regularly with community groups and serving as a liaison to task forces tackling problems -such as mortgage fraud and foreclosure; and Whereas Communities are better off when a community cares and invests in its maintenance, upkeep, and revitalization thus empowering the citizenry to be proactive in protecting its most valuable investment in their "HOME." Now Therefore Be It Resolved; That the City of Buffalo requests the State of New York to allow the City of Buffalo to sell property below market rate for additions to existing properties, outside of special zones, properties that will be used for rehabilitation purposes within a specified period or properties involved in a neighborhood improvement project; and Now Therefore Be It Further Resolved; That resolution be forwarded to City of Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown, Strategic Planning Brendan Mehaffy, Buffalo Law Department David Rodriguez, Admin, Finance, Policy & Urban Affairs Commissioner Janet E. Penska Now Therefore Be It Finally Resolved; That the City Clerk forward certified copies of this resolution to New York State 141 sc District Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples; New York State 53 District Assemblyman Vito J. Lopez. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 117 BY MR. SMITH FELICITATIONS /IN MEMORIAM Attached hereto are Felicitation and In Memoriam Resolutions sponsored by Members of the Common Council as indicated: Felicitation for Eva M Doyle By Councilmember President Fontana, Pres Pro Tempore Russell, Smith, Franczyk, Golombek, Kearns, LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera Felicitation for Officer Paul Fitzpatrick By Councilmember President Fontana, Pres Pro Tempore Russell, Smith Felicitation for Police Officer Thorns Herbert By Councilmember President Fontana, Pres. Pro Tempore Russell, Smith Felicitation for Police Officer John Sullivan By Councilmember President Fontana, Pres. Pro Tempore Russell, Smith Felicitation for Carlandra Wilson By Councilmember Smith, President Fontana, Pres. Pro Tempore Russell, Pridgen ADOPTED NO. 118 BY: DEMONE A SMITH 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 • Dennis Crangle Paul D. Fultz • Mark Gabryszak Keith S. LaFalce Thomas Lenard Paige Orr Adrian Pinto Jeffrey J. Quinn David A.Rodriguez Scott Zylka TOTAL 10 ADOPTED BY: DEMONE A SMITH NO. 119 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: Eddylees Guzman Jennifer Yuhnke Caitlin Godin Gloria Bryant TOTAL4 ADOPTED NO. 120 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers. 13 floor City Hail, Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted. Regular Committees Committee on Civil Service Tuesday, February 14. 2012 at 9:45 o'clock A.M. Committee on Finance Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. following Civil Service Committee on Comm. Dev. Tuesday, February 14. 2012 at 1:00 o'clock P.M. Committee on Legislation Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Special Committees Committee on Education Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 11:30 o'clock AM (Public Disclaimer): All meetings are subject to change and cancellation by the respective Chairmen of Council Committees. In the event that there is sufficient time given for notification, it will be provided. In addition, there may be meetings set up whereby the C� 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. NO. 121 ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. Smith, Seconded by Mr. Rivera, the Council adjourned at 3:25 PM GERALD A. CHWALINSKI CITY CLERK