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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY OF BUFFALO
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
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
CHRISTOPHER P. SCANLON -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, Christopher P. Scanlon, 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, Bonnie E. Russell
- Members
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Christopher P. Scanlon, Chairman, Michael J. LoCurto, 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,
Demone A. Smith, - Members.
RULES COMMITTEE: Richard A. Fontana, Chairman, Bonnie E. Russell, Demone A. Smith - Members
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
BUDGET COMMITTEE: Demone A. Smith, Chairman, Joseph Golombek, Jr., Christopher P. Scanlon, Darius G. Pridgen, David A. Rivera -
Members
EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Demone Smith, Chairman, Joseph Golombek, Jr., Christopher P. Scanlon, Darius Pridgen - Members
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE: Demone Smith Chairman, Joseph Golombek Jr., David A. Rivera, Bonnie E. Russell —
Members
POLICE OVERSIGHT: Joseph Golombek, Jr., Chairman, David A Franczyk, David A. Rivera, Bonnie E. Russell — Members
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Chairman, Christopher P. Scanlon, Michael J. LoCurto, David A. Rivera, Bonnie E. Russell- Members
WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Chairman, Christopher P. Scanlon, David A. Franczyk, Joseph Golombek, Jr., Demone A.
Smith- Members
INVOCATION PLEDGE TO FLAG DATE November 12, 2013
FINAL
MAYOR
Dobueki, Randolph
A.2
1. Capital Budget Recommendations -2014 & Capital Improvements Program
A.3
Kelly, Kevin
Recommendations - 2014 -2018
COW
MAYOR - EXECUTIVE
Mosey, Acea as Admin. of the Est. of Allen Andrew
A.6
2. Strat Plan- Report of Sale -69 Phyllis(Univ)
APP
Reyes, Valina
3. Strat Plan- Report of Sale -285 Sobieski(Fill)
APP
COMPTROLLER
4. Certificate of Necessity - Capital Demolitions
R &F
ASSESSMENT
5. Application for Real Property Tax Exemption - Service Collaborative of WNY
FIN
PUBLIC WORKS
6. Notification Serials- 10688- 10689(Waive 45 Days)
R &F
7. Change in Contract -Cocoa Cola Field Distributed Sound System(Ell)
APP
8. Permission to Reduce Retention - Stedman Nurseries - Street Tree Planting
APP
9. Proposed SUNY Bflo Medical Campus Encroachment Within City ROW
APP
10. Report of Bids - American Legion on Caz St Partial Reroofing (South)
APP
11. Report of Bids Ohio St and Inner Harbor Infrastructure Improvements(Fill)
APP
12-
11A. Report of Bids -South District Site Specific Concrete
APP
13-
12. Request to Install Fence in City ROW- Michigan Ave
West of Ganson St
CD, CPBD,RE
14-
13. Appoint Caulker(Perm) )(Step 2) (Szczepanski)
CS
15-
14. Appoint Fleet Coord(Prov)(Max)(Mazur)
CS
POLICE
16-
15. Request Acceptance of Donation From McDonalds for Buffalo Police's
A District
APP
PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
17-
15A. Food Store (New) -197 Grant St(Nia)
APP
18-
16. Food Store License(New) -896 Niagara(Nia)
APP
19-
17. Mobile Food Truck -2614 Main(Mas)
CD
20-
18. Appoint Asst Dir of Housing & Property Inspections(Temp)
(5 step) (Zi I kowski)
CS
21-
19. Appoint Chief Building Inspector(Temp)(Third Step)(Zafuto)
CS
ADMINISTRATION
AND FINANCE
22-
20. First Quarter Gap Sheet - 2013 -2014
FIN
PARKING
23-
21. Appoint Administrative Assistant(Perm)(Max)(Kirker)
CS
CITY
CLERK
24
22. Liquor License Applications
R &F
25-
23. Notices of Appointments- Temp /Prov /Perm
CS
MISCELLANEOUS
26-
24. LP Ciminelli -Board Packet Documents - November 2013
ED
27-
25. JSCB Agenda- November 2013
R &F
28-
26. JSCB Payment Application Breakdown by Project 10/31/2013
R &F
29-
27. J. Maciejewski- Procedure for Notification of Newly or Reapp BAR Members
ASSMT
30-
28. Site Plan or Zoning Referral to EC, NY and Reply to Municipality
422, 424. & 426 Dingens(Lov)
CD
31-
29. D. Smith - Fillmore Corridor Neighborhood Coalition
CD
PETITIONS
32-
30. T. Pierce, Owner, Use 3223 Bailey for a Used Car Dealer in the Kensington
Special District(hrg 11 /19)(Univ)
LEG,CPBD
33-
31. D. Mika, Agent, Use 425 Michigan to Place Two Wall Signs and Erect a
Ground Sign(hrg 11/19)(EII)
LEG,CPBD,ZONING
34-
32. J. Schenne, PE, Agent, Use 359 Ganson for a 2 Story Steel and Concrete Skating
Rinks, Exhib Halls & Offices in the Special Review
District(hrg 11 /19)(South)
LEG,CPBD
35-
33. T. Kujawa, Agent, Use 1270 Niagara to Convert Portion of FactoryM/arehouse
For a Micro Brewery and Outdoor Cafe in the Niagara River
Coastal Region(Nia)(hrg 11/19)
LEG,CPBD, ZONING
36-
34. C. Auereach, Agent, Rezone 80,100,152 Forest and 12,14,16,18,22,24,26,28,
30,36,58,99999 Danforth to a R4(hrg11 /26)(North)
LEG,CPBD,ZONING
RESOLUTIONS
56-
34A Golombek Waiver Event Fees -War of 1812 Bonfire
APP
57-
35. Scanlon Transfer in Funds - Capital Demolitions
APP
TABLE ITEMS
B. Burri, Agent, Rezone 422,424 and 426 Dingens St From an R -2 Residential
To C -2 Community Business District(hrg 10/29)(Lov)(#44, 1016)
SUBMISSION LIST OF COMMITTEE ITEMS FOR THE COUNCIL MEETINGS
CLAIMS
37- A.1
Dobueki, Randolph
A.2
Jemison, Barbara
A.3
Kelly, Kevin
A.4
Mines, Angel
A.5
Mosey, Acea as Admin. of the Est. of Allen Andrew
A.6
Paplow, Jean
A.7
Reyes, Valina
Personal Injury
$20,000.00
APP
$7,500.00
APP
$5,000.00
APP
$160,000.00
APP
$135,000.00
APP
$99,000.00
APP
$27,000.00
APP
38- B.1 Clark, Patricia
39- C.1
ARC & COMM
C. 2
Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps
C. 3
Buffalo Small Animal Hospital - PW
C. 4
Buffalo Small Animal Hospital - Police
C. 5
Emerling Chevrolet, Inc.
C. 6
National Grid
C. 7
TYCO - SimplexGrinnell
CIVIL SERVICE
40-
1. Com 13 Oct 29
41-
2. Com 14 Oct 29
42-
3. Com 15 Oct 29
43-
4. Com 21 Oct 29
44-
5. Com 27 Oct 29
45- 6. Com 40 Oct 29
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
46- 7. Res 56 Oct 29
47- 8. No 49 Oct 29
LEGISLATION
48-
9. Com 1 Oct 29
49-
10. Com 22Oct 29
50-
11. Com 23Oct 29
51-
12. No 46 Oct 29
52-
13. No 36 Oct 15
53- 14. No 38 Oct 15
54- 15. Res 70 Oct 15
55- 16. Com 31 Sept 17
Property Darnage
$1,319.1
Prior Fiscal Year Invoices
APP
$1,222.50
APP
$10,873.33
APP
$4,235.90
APP
$2,268.00
APP
$1,119.41
APP
$8,558.17
APP
$4,401.00
APP
Appoint Supervisor of Street Sanitation I(Prov)(Inter)(Hayden)(PW)
APP
Appoint Supervisor of Street Sanitation I (Temp)(Inter)(Giovino)(PW)
APP
Appoint Truck Driver(Prov)(Max)(Campeua, Frederick)(PW)
APP
Appoint Asst Corporation Counsel II(Temp)(Lee)(CC)
R &F
Appoint Secretary to Commission on Citizen Rights(Exempt)
(McDuffie)(Cit Rts)
R &F
Notices of Appointments- Temp /Prov /Perm(Cty Clk)
R &F
Betting on Gambling Casinos is a Losing Game
Trinity Towers II Housing Dev /Trinity Towers Apts PILOT
(Strat Plan)( #6,10/15)
Application for Landmark Status -St Anne's Church & Shrine-
651 Broadway(EII)(hrg 11 /06)(Pres Bd)
APP
Food Store License (New) -2756 Bailey(Mas)(EDPI)
REC
Food Store License(New) -441 Fillmore(Fill)(EDPI)
APP
Savarino Co. LLC- Notice of Appeal -441 Ohio St.(Fill)
APP
J. Boglioli- Request to Rename the Former Donovan Office Bldg to
"One Canalside" 125 Main St
R &F
D. Franczyk -T. Dee - Support Rename Donovan Building to One Canalside
R &F
Request to Designate 125 Main St as One Canalside
(Donovan Bldg)(Franczyk)(exc res)(hrg 11/12)
APP
Food Store License(New) -2906 Bailey(Mas)(EDPI)
REC
CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL - BUFFALO
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013
AT 2:00 P.M.
Present — Richard A. Fontana, President of the Council, and Councilmembers: Franczyk, Golombek Jr., LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera,
Russell, Scanlon, Smith— 9
Absent --0
On a motion by Mr. Smith, Seconded by Mrs. Russell, the minutes of the stated meeting held on October 29, 2013 were approved
FROM THE MAYOR
NO. 1
2014 CAPITAL BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS &
2014 -2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS
In accordance with §20 -24 of the City Charter, attached please find my recommended 2014 City of Buffalo Capital Budget
and 2014 -2018 Capital Improvements Program. The 2014 Capital Budget consists of $22,900,000 in funding for City of
Buffalo projects.
In recommending individual expenditures, my administration has thoroughly reviewed the recommendations of the Citizens
Planning Council (CPC). My administration is greatly appreciative of the difficult task performed by the CPC in evaluating
more than $117 million in requests. As evidenced by the attached budget, I have adhered to the recommendations of the
CPC.
My recommended Capital Budget contains a wide variety of capital improvement projects with $1,284,000 in funding for City-
wide Parks improvements including the Olmsted Parks, LaSalle Park, and historic Broderick Park, as well as $500,000 for
MLK Park Casino Exterior Renovation. I have also recommended $1,229,000 for the Arts and Cultural activities including
$650,000 for the Buffalo Zoo's Polar Bear Exhibit, which is an increase over prior year commitments. A number of important
infrastructure projects have been recommended, including $535,000 for road construction along Kenmore Avenue, which is
part of the City's joint road construction project with Erie County.
The City's $22,900,000 in capital funding is highlighted by:
Citywide Infrastructure Reconstruction
• Kenmore Avenue Improvements
• Niagara Street Gateway - 20% local match
• Colvin Estates Road Construction
• Buffalo Building Reuse - Court St. Improvements
• Arts & Cultural including:
Polar Bear Exhibit Monument Restoration Citywide Libraries
Citywide Parks (including Broderick Park and LaSalle)
• MLK Park Casino Exterior Renovation & Design
• Coca -Cola Field (Downtown Ball Park) Improvements
• Municipal Building Improvements (including Buffalo Fire
Department, Buffalo Police Department, Major Municipal
MIT
MIT
Buildings and City Services Buildings)
• Citywide Demolitions and Building Code Compliance
• Police Vehicles
• Citywide Tree Removal & Planting
• Citywide Street Lighting
My administration is available to meet with Your Honorable Body should you wish. Thank you for your consideration.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
NO. 2
REPORT OF SALE
69 PHYLLIS
LOT SIZE: 32 X 105
LAND: $ 4,300
IMPROVEMENT: $34,700
TOTAL ASSESSED VALUATION: $39,000
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has received a request from Sandra De Jesus of 60 Hoyt Street,
Buffalo, New York 142013 to purchase 69 Phyllis. Ms. De Jesus intends renovate the property for rental purposes.
The subject property is a three bedroom, one bathroom, single family dwelling, consisting of approximately 1,478 sq. ft. The
property was acquired by the City through In -Rem #41 in October 2007.
Ms. De Jesus has estimated the cost of renovations to be Eight Thousand Three Hundred ($8,300) which was reviewed and
approved by the Division of Real Estate. Ms. De Jesus has provided sufficient proof of financial ability to complete the
purchase and renovations of said property. Ms. De Jesus will be the property manager of 69 Phyllis.
The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division
of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of
Buffalo by the purchasers.
G.A.R. Associates estimated the value of the property to be Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500). The appraisal
was submitted to the Appraisal Review Board and they have recommended the value established by the Appraiser. Ms. De
Jesus has agreed and is prepared to pay Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500) for the subject property. She has
also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax and recording fees.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 69 Phyllis to Sandra De Jesus in the amount of Four
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500.00). I am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of
Real Estate prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same
Mr. Smith moved:
That the above item be, and the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning, dated November 4, 2013, be
received and filed; and
That the offer from Ms. Sandra DeJesus of 60 Hoyt Street, Buffalo, New York 14213, in the amount of Four Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($4,500.00) for the purchase of 69 Phyllis, be and hereby is accepted; and
That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and
That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the
Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted.
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 3
REPORT OF SALE 285 SOBIESKI, E 422.89'S. WALDEN
LOT SIZE 30'X 99' ASSESSED VALUE $1,500(FILLMORE)
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Mr. Hena Khatun, 279 Sobieski,
Buffalo, New York 14211 to purchase 285 Sobieski Street. Mr. Khatun owns and resides at 279 Sobieski. He also owns the
vacant lot at 283 Sobieski, which is adjacent to the subject property. Mr. Khatun would like to purchase 285 Sobieski for
additional green space.
The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division
of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of
Buffalo by the purchaser.
A market analysis performed by the Division of Real Estate showing similar sales in the area range from Forty ($.40) to
Seventy -Five Cents ($.75) per square foot.
Mr. Khatun has agreed and is prepared to pay One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600), Fifty Three Cents ($.53) per
square foot for the subject property. He has also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax and recording fees.
I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 285 Sobieski to Mr. Hena Khatun in the amount of One
Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600).
1 am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and
that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same.
Mr. Smith moved:
That the above item be, and the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning, dated November 4, 2013, be
received and filed; and
That the offer from Mr. Hena Khatun of 279 Sobieski Street, Buffalo, New York 14211, in the amount of One Thousand Six
Hundred Dollars ($1,600.00) for the purchase of 285 Sobieski Street, be and hereby is accepted; and
That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and
That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the
Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted.
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
FROM THE COMPTROLLER
NO.4
CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY
TRANSFER OF 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 $ 600,000 be transferred and reappropriated as set forth below:
From:
30000105 - 445100 Planning Capital Projects $600,000
To:
30053406 - 445100 Capital Demolitions $600,000
RECEIVED AND FILED
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION
NO. 5
APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
SERVICE COLLABORATIVE OF WNY INC
REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW 420A
NY STATE LAW CHAPTER 363
Dear Mr. President:
The Service Collaborative of WNY Inc. (name officially changed from Western New York Americorps Fund) took title to a
taxable parcel located at 635 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14210 on December 31, 2009. This organization is a fully
vetted IRS approved Chapter B01 -C -3 Charitable Organization.
The charitable organization applied for a real property tax exemption pursuant to New York Real Property Tax Law 420A.
Their application was reviewed and approved. However, since they took title to the property after the City of Buffalo taxable
status date of December 1, 2009 it was too late to approve an exemption for the then upcoming City of Buffalo 2010/12 fiscal
year assessment roll. The parcel remained taxable for fiscal year 2010 -12.
The exemption was granted to commence with the 2012 -12 fiscal year and remains in effect to date.
The owner appealed to the New York State Senate for special legislation authorizing that an exemption be granted to
commence with the City of Buffalo 2010/11 fiscal year. This request was approved and legislation, New York State Senate Bill
# 2871 -2103 ensued, was approved and signed into law (Chapter 363) by the New York State Governor on September 27,
2013.
Section I of this legislation states that, "...notwithstanding any other provision of the law to the contrary, the assessor of the
City of Buffalo is authorized to accept from The Service Collaborative of WNY, Inc. an application for exemption from real
property taxes pursuant to section 420 -a of the real property tax law for the assessment roll for the 2010 assessment year, for
the parcel located at 635 South Park Ave, Buffalo. If accepted, the application shall be reviewed as if it has been received on
or before the taxable status date established for such roll."
This law, copy attached, with the approval of the City of Buffalo Common Council, allows for a real property tax exemption to
be granted to the organization as if it had been applied for prior to the taxable status date of December 1, 2009 and to
commence with the City of Buffalo 2010 -11 fiscal year.
We concur that this is fair to all parties concerned and recommend approval.
We are available at any time to answer any question your honorable body may have.
Respectfully submitted,
Martin F Kennedy
Commissioner
REFERRED "TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS
NO. 6
NOTIFICATION SEIAL #10689
INSTALL ALTERNATE PARKING -TYPE 11 11 K
CHOATE AVENUE BETWEEN MERCY STREET AND MCKINLEY PARKWAY
(SOUTH DISTRICT)
NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE II K) - 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
Choate Avenue, north side 6:OOPM Sunday to
between Mercy Street 6:00 PM Wednesday
and McKinley Parkway
Choate Avenue, south side 6:00 p.m. Wednesday to
between Mercy Street 6:00 p.m. Sunday
and McKinley Parkway
This action is being taken at the request of the property owners on this section of roadway, which is supported by at least
seventy -five percent of the home owners on this block.
NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 10688
REPEAL ALTERNATE PARKING - TYPE IIK
CHOATE AVENUE
BETWEEN MERCY STREET
AND MCKINLEY PARKWAY
(SOUTH DISTRICT)
NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE IIK) - REPEAL
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 repealing
therefrom the following: NO PARKING
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Choate Avenue, north side 6:00 pm Monday to
between Mercy Street 6:00 PM Thursday
and McKinley Parkway
Choate Avenue, south side 6:00 PM Thursday to
between Mercy Street 6:00 PM Monday
and McKinley Parkway
This action is being taken at the request of the property owners on this section of roadway, which is supported by at least
seventy -five percent of the home owners on this block.
RECEIVED AND FILED (WAIVE 45 DAYS)
NO. 7
CHANGE IN CONTRACT
COCA COLA FIELD
DISTRIBUTED SOUND SYSTEM
JOB #1274
ELLICOTT DISTRICT
I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following change for Coca Cola Field, Distributed Sound System, Frey Electric, C
#93001134.
1. This change includes additional labor and materials required for the speaker apparatus ADD $17,317.00
changes at Coca -Cola Field. The change necessary to provide added support to the new
speakers on both the upper and lower deck.
The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Seventeen Thousand Three Hundred Seventeen Dollars and
00/100 Dollars ($17,317.00).
Summary Original Contract Amount $292,000.00
Amount of this Change Order $ 17,317.00
Revised Contract Amount $309,317.00
Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable.
Funds for this work are available in 35324706 445100 - Buildings.
Mr. Smith moved:
That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and
Streets dated November 4, 2013, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to execute Change Order #1 in
the amount of $17,317.00 (Original Contract Amount $292,000.00 + Change Order #1 $17,317.00 for a Revised Contract
Amount of $309,317.00) for Coca Cola Field, Distributed Sound System, to Frey Electric, C #93001134. Funds for this project
are available in Account #35324706 445100 - Buildings.
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 8
PERMISSION TO REDUCE RETENTION STEDMAN OLD FARM NURSERIES, INC
2012 STREET TREE PLANTING CONTRACT# 93000890
1 hereby submit to your Honorable Body a request to reduce the retention for the above mentioned contract from 5% to 2%
and respectfully request that Your Honorable approve this request.
The reduction represents work already completed and accepted by the Department. There are no outstanding claims or liens.
This reduction is being requested to keep the contract open to allow for the guarantee period for trees planted and completion
of this project.
Mr. Smith moved:
That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and
Streets, dated November 6, 2013, be received and filed; and
That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to
reduce the payment retention for the contract with Stedman Old Farm Nurseries, Inc. for 2012 street tree planting, from 5% to
2% for work already completed and accepted by the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets. This is being requested
to keep the contract open to allow for the guarantee period for trees planted and completion of this project.
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 9
955 MAIN STREET
PROPOSED SUNY BUFFALO MEDICAL CAMPUS
ENCROACLUNENTS IN CITY RIGHT -OF -WAY
ELLICOTT DISTRICT
The State University Construction Fund (SUCF) in partnership with the University at Buffalo (UB), which is the owner of the
property located at 955 Main Street, has requested permission to encroach City right -of -way with various structures that are
integral to the proposed building:
The proposed encroachments are as follows:
Canopy overhang on Main Street. The maximum canopy encroachment into the right -of -way is 10 feet which is less than % of
the adjacent sidewalk width. The canopy will be supported entirely by the adjacent structure, will be less than 30" in vertical
height, constructed of non - combustible material and will be greater than 10 feet above the adjacent sidewalk.
• Canopy overhang on the Main and High Streets at the proposed building's northwest comer. High Street.
The maximum canopy encroachment into the right -of -way is 10 feet which is less than % of the adjacent sidewalk width. The
canopy will be supported entirely by the adjacent structure, constructed of non - combustible material and will be greater than
15 feet above the adjacent sidewalk.
• Canopy overhang on Washington Street. The maximum canopy encroachment into the right -of -way is 4 feet which
is less than % of the adjacent sidewalk width. The canopy will be supported entirely by the adjacent structure, constructed of
non - combustible material and wily be greater than 15 feet above the adjacent sidewalk.
• Equipment access vault on Washington Street. The vault will encroach 10.5 feet into the right -of -way but
shall be no closer than 7' to the curb line. The vault will be approximately 32 feet wide and the total depth
to the bottom of its foundation will be approximately 25 feet. The vault will be construction of concrete
and shall have a removable concrete cover that will be flush with the abutting sidewalk.
• Excavation protection system on High and Washington Streets for the purpose of supporting the City right -
of -way during foundation and basement construction. The excavation protection system will be constructed of soldier piles,
timber lagging and tie - backs. The solider piles and timber lagging will be installed vertically around the foundation of the
building generally 8 feet into the right -of -way. The maximum encroachment of the vertical soldier pile and timber lagging will
be 16 feet into the right -of -way at the above referenced equipment vault. The tie -backs will be installed from the wall of the
soldier pile and timber lagging wall further into the right -of -way at a downward diagonal angle to anchor the walls into the soil.
At the end of the foundation construction the tie -backs will be detensioned and all soldier pile and timber lagging that is within
5' of the surface will be removed. All other materials will be abandoned in place.
The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets (DPW) has reviewed this application pursuant to Chapter 413 -67
(Encroachment Regulations) of the City Charter and requests that Your Honorable Body authorize me as the Commissioner
of DPW to permit the installation provided that the following conditions are met by the applicant:
1. That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo permits necessary.
2. That final construction documents are approved in writing by the DPW prior to construction commencing.
3. That the encroachments are installed, to the best extent possible, as shown on the final approved
construction documents.
4. That any revisions to the final construction documents be submitted to the DPW for review and written approval.
5. That the applicant submit final as -built drawings to the DPW and the New York State Dig Safely Commission
of all buried encroachments that are to permanently remain in the right -of -way.
6. That the applicant agree in writing to be responsible for any and all maintenance and or problems, liabilities, costs
and or damages associated with the encroachments into perpetuity and further that said
obligations shall run with the land known as 955 Main Street and that said obligations shall be binding upon the
applicant and all of the applicant's successors and assigns and all successive owners having title to
the land known as 955 Main Street.
7. That the applicant agree in writing to restore all disturbed surfaces, structures, facilities, utilities and or appurtenant
materials of the right -of -way to match or improve the existing condition in accordance with City of Buffalo
Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets standard specifications and or details.
8. That the applicant supply the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets with appropriate indemnities
and with certificates of insurance and or a bond in amounts deemed sufficient by the Corporation Counsel together
with written agreements deemed appropriate by the Corporation Counsel, which will indemnify and save harmless
the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and damage arising out of the construction, maintenance, use and
removal of approved encroachments.
Mr. Smith moved:
That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and
Streets, dated November 6, 2013, be received and filed; and
That pursuant to Chapter 413 -67 (Encroachment Regulations) of the City of Buffalo Charter, the Common Council hereby
grants permission to the State University Construction Fund (SUCF) and the State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY
at Buffalo), owners of 955 Main Street, to encroach the City of Buffalo's right -of -way, subject to the following conditions:
That the applicant obtain any and all necessary City of Buffalo permits;
• That the final construction documents are approved in writing by the Department of Public Works, Parks and
Streets prior to construction commencing;
• That the encroachments are installed, to the best extent possible, as shown on the final approved construction
documents;
• That any revisions to the final construction documents be submitted to the Department of Public Works, Parts and
Streets for review and written approval;
• That the applicant submit final as -built drawings to the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets and
the New York State Dig Safely Commission of all buried encroachments that are to permanently remain in the
right -of -way;
• That the applicant agrees in writing to be responsible for any and all maintenance and /or problems, liabilities,
costs and /or damages associated with the encroachments into perpetuity and farther that said obligations
shall run with the land known as 955 Main Street and that said obligations shall be binding upon the applicant
and all of the applicant's successors and assigns and all successive owners having title to the land known at
955 Main Street;
• That the applicant agrees in writing to restore all disturbed surfaces, structures, facilities, utilities and /or
appurtenant materials of the right -of -way to match or improve the existing condition in accordance with the
City of Buffalo Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets standard specifications and /or details; and
• That the applicant supply the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets with appropriate indemnities
and with certificates of insurance and /or a bond in amounts deemed sufficient by the Corporation Counsel,
together with written agreements deemed appropriate by the Corporation Counsel, which will indemnify and
save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and damage arising out of the construction,
maintenance, Use and removal of approved encroachments.
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 10
REPORT OF BIDS
AMERICAN LEGION ON CAZENOVIA ST
PARTIAL REROOFING
JOB #1326
SOUTH DISTRICT
I asked for On October 31, 2013 and received the following informal bids for the American Legion, Partial Reroofing, which
were publicly opened and read on November 6, 2013.
Base Bid
Grove Roofing $19,700.00
131 Reading, Buffalo, NY
Progressive Roofing $27,000.00
331 Grote, Buffalo, NY
Jameson Roofing $32,414.00
106 Evans, Hamburg, NY
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Grove Roofing, with a base bid
of $19,700.00 for a total bid of Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($19,700.00) is the lowest responsible
bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications•
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the work on
the basis of the low bid. Funds for this project are available in 35323106 445100 - Buildings.
Mr. Smith moved:
That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and
Streets, dated November 6, 2013, be received and filed; and
That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to
enter into an agreement for the American Legion, Partial Reroofing, with Grove Roofing in the amount of $19,700.00. Funds
for this project are available in Account #35323106 445100 - Buildings.
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 11
REPORT OF BID
OHIO STREET AND INNER HARBOR
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS [FILLMORE DISTRICT
This is to advise your Honorable Body that I have advertised for and received bids on November 6, 2013 for Ohio Street and
Inner Harbor Infrastructure Improvements project, which includes full -depth reconstruction of Ohio Street between New York
Route 5 (Outer Harbor Parkway) and Michigan Avenue and also improvements at St. Clear Street between Ohio Street and
South Street within the First Ward neighborhood of the City.
The following bids were received for the project:
BaseBid BaseBid +Alt #1 BaseBid +Alt# 1 &2 BaseBid +Alt# 1,2 &3 BaseBid +Alt# 1,2,3 &4
1- CATCO $ 8,597,055.28 $ 8,954,138.03 $ 9,086,158.78 $ 9,467,752.38 $ 9,532,752.38
2 -Mark Cerrone Inc. $ 9,733,907.00 $10,131,376.00 $10,272,216.00 $ 10,632,074.00 $10,707,074.00
3- Accadia $10,293,386.58 $10,659,250.08 $10,832,122.78 $11,229,988.38 $11,308,488.38
1 hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidders is CATCO. Also, I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body authorize a contract award in the
amount of$ $ 10,009,390
(Base Bid $ $ 9,532,752.38 + a $476,637.62 - 5% Unit bid increase = $10,009,390).
This project previously was advertised and City received bids on September 18. The low bidder was Mark Cerrone Inc. which made a mistake on their
unit bid prices. Therefore the low bidder requested to withdrew their bid and the City agreed. Since it appears that all 3 bidder's bid amount exceeded the
Project budget, our Department with consultation with Law Department decided to re- bid the project.
This project is funded by following funding sources:
Federal Highway Administration Funds 7,192,000
ECHDC (NYPA Relicensing Agreement) -Local Match 1,798,000
Buffalo Sewer Authority 145,000
Buffalo Water Authority 400,000
City of Buffalo -DPW 500,000
GRAND TOTAL $10,036,000
Mr. Smith moved:
That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and
Streets, dated November 6, 2013, be received and filed; and
That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to
enter into an agreement for the Ohio Street and Inner Harbor Infrastructure Improvements project, with CATCO in the amount
of $10,009,390.00 (Base Bid $9,532,752.38 + 5% Unit Bid increase $476,637.62 for a Total Bid Amount of $10,009,390.00).
Funding for this project is available in the following funding sources: Federal Highway Administration Funds ($7,197,000.00);
ECHDC (NYPA Relicensing Agreement - local match ($1,798,000.00); Buffalo Sewer Authority ($145,000.00); Buffalo Water
Authority ($400,000.00); and the City of Buffalo Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets ($500,000.00).
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 12
REPORT OF BIDS, GROUP #764 -1
SOUTH DISTRICT SITE SPECIFIC CONCRETE
BASE BID
In obtaining these informal bids for the above mentioned project, I have asked for unit price covering the various items of work
and material which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials
entering into the work and may be either more or less than the total bid.
The following bids were received:
Base Bid
P &J Construction Co. Inc.
$28,400.00
709 Pleasant View Drive
Lancaster, NY 14086
Master's Edge, Inc.
$36,050.00
3409 Broadway Street
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Campobello Construction Co. Inc.
$45,125.00
23 Stratford Road
Buffalo, NY 14216
1 hereby certify that the low bidder for the above project is P &J Construction Co., Inc.
I respectfully recommend a contract award to P &J Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $30,900.00 which includes a
contingency amount of $2,500.00. Funds for this contract are available in #36319406- 445100 and an account(s) to be named
at a later date.
Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are available upon request.
Mr. Smith moved:
That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and
Streets, dated November 12, 2013, be received and filed; and
That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to
enter into an agreement for the South District Site Specific Concrete, Group #764 -1, with P &J Construction Co., Inc. in the
amount of $30,900.00, which includes a contingency amount of $2,500.00. Funds for this contract are available in Account
#36319406- 445100, and an account(s) to be named at a later date.
PASSED
AYES - 9 NOES — 0
NO. 13
MICHIGAN AVENUE WEST OF GANSON STREET
USE BY GENERAL MILLS
Ms. Andrea Carruthers, an attorney representing General Mills, has requested permission to install a chain link fence with a
remote control sliding gate and a guard shack in city right of way at the foot of Michigan Avenue.
Michigan Avenue currently dead ends at the edge of the city ship canal and biscets the General Mills property. By allowing
General Mills to install this gate, the end of Michigan Avenue, approximately 300 feet in length, would be accessible only to
General Mills personnel. General Mills would have exclusive use of this city property and use it for employee parking.
The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets has reviewed this request with regards to the encroachment issue
pursuant to Chapter 413, Section 67 (encroachment regulations) of the City Charter mad recommends that Your Honorable
Body refer this item to the Planning Board for the necessary site plan review and approval. If approved by the Planning Board
and Your Honorable Body the Commissioner will issue a "Mere License" for said fencing within City right of way provided the
following conditions are met:
1. That the applicant obtain any and all City of Buffalo permits necessary.
2. That the fencing be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Permit &
Inspection Services.
3. That the applicant be responsible for maintenance of said fencing as long as it remains within City right of way.
4. That, in the event the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets determines the encroachment must cease as a
result of factors effecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, or the needs of the City, said Commissioner may order
the immediate removal of the encroachment as described in Chapter 413 -67 (F) of the City Charter.
That the applicant enter into a revocable license agreement, prepared by the Corporation Counsel, which details
maintenance responsibilities, access to existing utilities, applicable yearly fees, and any other issues deemed relevant.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE
DIRCTOR OF REAL ESTATE
NO. 14
APPOINT CAULKER(PERM)(STEP 2)(SZCZEPANSKI)
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective 10/28/2013 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Streets to the Position of
Caulker Permanent, Non - Competitive, Step 3 starting salary of $35,071
Joseph Szczepanski, 210 Grote Street, Buffalo 14207
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 16
APPOINT FLEET COORD(PROV)(MAX)(MAZUR)
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective 10/29/2013 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Streets to the Position of
Fleet Coordinator Provisional Open- Competitive, Maximum starting salary of $52,188
William Mazur, 50 Hilltowne Dr., Orchard Park 14127
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
NO. 16
DONATION FROM MCDONALDS FOR BUFFALO POLICE'S "A" DISTRICT
PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: ITEM NO. 34, C.C.P. 12/26/2012
On May 13, 2013, Community Police Officers from the "A" District and McDonalds coordinated the 2 nd annual community
event, "Police Community Day," which was held at the McDonalds on McKinley Parkway. This event featured the Community
Police Officers from "A" District, Buffalo Police K -9, the Sheriffs Mounted Police, and also, Air One. The event was attended
by approximately 450 children. This neighborhood happening was such a great success that McDonald's has once again
sent a $500.00 check in appreciation to the "A" District. They have stipulated that this check is to be utilized for items
deemed appropriate for the betterment of the Distract and the Station - house, as determined by the Police Officers at the "A"
District.
Some of the items discussed for the use of this money is that the "A" District would put some of this funding toward the
purchase of CPO materials to better enhance their interaction with children (i.e., stickers, badges, coloring books, crayons,
etc.); the purchase of a projector to utilize with an iPad for their power point presentations to block clubs. A strict accounting
of this money will be overseen by the Buffalo Police Department's Budget Management /Grants Office, in conjunction with a
Lieutenant from the A" District and the administrative Community Police Officer for any purchases that will be made by the
"A" District utilizing these funds.
We are respectfully requesting that your Honorable Body, once again, approve the acceptance of this second donation from
McDonalds, on behalf of the "A" District.
If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact John Stanchak, Budget Examiner (851 -5903) or the
Chief of the "A" District, Thomas Moran at (851- 4415).
Mr. Smith moved:
That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Buffalo Police Department, be received
and filed; and
That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Buffalo Police Department to accept a donation of
$500.00 from McDonald's to be utilized for items deemed appropriate for the betterment of "A" District and the stationhouse
and to enhance their interaction with children.
PASSED
AYES 9, NOES 0
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PERMIT &
INSPECTION SERVICES
NO. 17
FOOD STORE(NEW) 197 GRANT ST(NIA)
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 197 Grant St (PRESS RAW FOOD & JUICE /ESTHER PICA) 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
Collections 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 above item be, and the above communication from the Department of Permits and Inspection Services, dated
November 12, 2013, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Permits and Inspections Services is hereby authorized pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City Code
to issue a Food Store License to Esther Pica d /b /a/ Press Raw Food & Juice located at 197 Grant Street.
PASSED
AYES 9, NOES 0
NO. 18
FOOD STORE (NEW) 896 NIAGARA ST (NIAGARA)
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 896 Niagara St (ZIP'S DELI & GRILL INC/ SHARIF ALMADRAHI) 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 Collections 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 above item be, and the above communication from the Department of Permits and Inspection Services, dated
October 28, 2013, be received and filed; and
That the Commissioner of Permits and Inspections Services is hereby authorized pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City Code
to issue a Food Store License to Sharif Almadrahi d /b /a Zip's Deli & Grill Inc. located at 896 Niagara.
PASSED
AYES 9, NOES 0
NO. 19
MOBILE FOOD TRUCK 2614 MAIN ST
(NEW APPLICATION)
Pursuant to Chapter 316 Article IX of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have caused an investigation
into the food truck at 160 Delaware Ave for which said application for a Mobile Food Truck license is being sought by
Khondoker Karim @ Street Cafe and Halal Food Truck and according to the attached reports from the Fire Department and
Police record check 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 CONNUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NO. 20
APPOINT ASST DIR OF HOUSING & PROPERTY INSPECTIONS(TEMP)(5 STEP)(ZILKOWSKI)
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective 10/28/2013 in the Department of Permit & Inspection Services Division of Inspections to the Position
of Assistant Director of Housing & Property Inspections Temporary Appointment, 5 th Step starting salary of $66,873
Gary Ziolkowski, 42 Coburg Avenue, Buffalo 14216
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 21
APPOINT CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR(TEMP)(THIRD STEP)(ZAFUTO)
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective 10/28/2013 in the Department of Permit & Inspection Services Division of Inspections to the Position
of Chief Building Inspector Temporary Appointment, 3rd Step starting salary of $57,440
David Zafuto, 236 Wellington Rd. Buffalo 14216
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION, F1NANCE, POLICY &
URBAN AFFAIRS
NO. 22
1 ST QUARTER GAP 2013 -2014
Attached is the First Quarter Gap for fiscal year 2013 -14.
The projections include the increased appropriation of $1.1 M to pay for Police vehicles and an anticipated increase of
$400,000 for payment of the Buffalo Schools Music programming. In addition, the projections include salary increases in the
Fire department due to a contract settlement and in the Police department due to an arbitration award.
It is early in the fiscal year to project any unusual trends so we continue to project conservatively.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKING
NO. 23
APPOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT(PERM)(MAX)(KIRKER)
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective 10/21/2013 in the Department of Parking Division of Parking Enforcement to the Position of
Administrative Assistant Permanent, Promotion Maximum starting salary of $45,613
Heidi L. Kirker, 351 Potters Road, Buffalo 14220
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 26
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 10/29/2013 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the Position
of Sr. 1 sc Class Stationary Engineer Temporary Open- Competitive, Flat starting salary of $15.00
Cherie Ciaudelia, 51 Schutrum, Buffalo 14212
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective 11 /12/2013 in the Department of Police Division of Commissioner's Office to the Position of Police
Surveillance Camera Monitor Provisional Appointment Minimum starting salary of $23,130
Amelia Fernandez, 106 Fargo Avenue, Buffalo 14201
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective 11/4/2013 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Engineering to the Position
of Administrator, Permanent Open- Competitive, Minimum starting salary of $59,009
Jason Shell, 432 Norwood, Buffalo 14222
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective 11/7/2013 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the Position of
Sr. 1 sc Class Stationary Engineer Temporary Open- Competitive, Flat starting salary of $15.00
Mark Blake, Sr. 158 Dundee St., Buffalo 14220
Mark Scanlon, 1080 Tifft St. Buffalo 142201-ouis Eze, 117 Ledger St, Buffalo 14216
Jeffrey Vitali, 112 Remington St., Buffalo 14210
Neil Keenan, 77 Carlyle Ave, Buffalo 14220
Lonnie Angel, 314 Bissell Ave. Buffalo 14211
NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES
NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
NO. 26
LP CIMINELLI -BOARD PACKET DOCUMENTS - NOVEMBER 2013
Attached are the following documents from the Joint Schools Construction Board meeting scheduled on November 4, 2013:
1. Agenda
2. Meeting Minutes from JSCB Meeting dated October 7, 2013
3. Fully Executed Phase III Application and Certificate for Payment No. 61 R - August 2013
4. Fully Executed Phase V Application and Certificate for Payment No. 46 - September 2013
5. Phase III Application and Certificate for Payment No. 62 - October 2013
6. Phase V Application and Certificate for Payment No. 47 - October 2013
7. Summary of JSCB Phase III Change Order and JSCB Phase V
8. 5 Year District Capital Plan- Future Project Summary
9. Program Packaging and Development Services (PPDS) Provider Update
10. Inclusion Development Associates, Inc. Construction Contract Compliance Monitoring Monthly Report for Phase III Change
Order #1 —
September 2013
11. Bevlar & Associates Inc. Construction Contract Monitoring and Compliance Services Monthly Report for Addendum 1 Phase V
Project —
September 2013
12. Compliance & Administrative Services of New York Compliance Monthly Report for Phase V -September 2013
Copy available for review in the City Clerk's Office
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
NO. 27
JSCB AGENDA - NOVEMBER 2013
Minutes
JOINT SCHOOLS CONSTRUCTION BOARD
Agenda
November 4, 2013
3:00 P.M. Public Session
Room 801 City Hall
FROM THE CITY CLERK
NO. 24
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Attached hereto are communications from persons applying
for liquor licenses from the New York State Division of Alcohol
Beverage Control Board.
Address
Business Name
Owner's Name
197 Allen St
The Ally Cat
Megan Calvert
1416 Hertel
Globe to Go
Alice R. Eoannou
189 Delaware
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill
Adam Collura
805 -807 Elk
Mr A's Village Corner Pub
Stephen K Long
3148 Main St
Surrender
Michael Miranda
1048 Clinton
Tiffany's Cabaret
David Scrivani
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 26
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 10/29/2013 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the Position
of Sr. 1 sc Class Stationary Engineer Temporary Open- Competitive, Flat starting salary of $15.00
Cherie Ciaudelia, 51 Schutrum, Buffalo 14212
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective 11 /12/2013 in the Department of Police Division of Commissioner's Office to the Position of Police
Surveillance Camera Monitor Provisional Appointment Minimum starting salary of $23,130
Amelia Fernandez, 106 Fargo Avenue, Buffalo 14201
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective 11/4/2013 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Engineering to the Position
of Administrator, Permanent Open- Competitive, Minimum starting salary of $59,009
Jason Shell, 432 Norwood, Buffalo 14222
Certificate of Appointment
Appointment effective 11/7/2013 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the Position of
Sr. 1 sc Class Stationary Engineer Temporary Open- Competitive, Flat starting salary of $15.00
Mark Blake, Sr. 158 Dundee St., Buffalo 14220
Mark Scanlon, 1080 Tifft St. Buffalo 142201-ouis Eze, 117 Ledger St, Buffalo 14216
Jeffrey Vitali, 112 Remington St., Buffalo 14210
Neil Keenan, 77 Carlyle Ave, Buffalo 14220
Lonnie Angel, 314 Bissell Ave. Buffalo 14211
NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES
NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
NO. 26
LP CIMINELLI -BOARD PACKET DOCUMENTS - NOVEMBER 2013
Attached are the following documents from the Joint Schools Construction Board meeting scheduled on November 4, 2013:
1. Agenda
2. Meeting Minutes from JSCB Meeting dated October 7, 2013
3. Fully Executed Phase III Application and Certificate for Payment No. 61 R - August 2013
4. Fully Executed Phase V Application and Certificate for Payment No. 46 - September 2013
5. Phase III Application and Certificate for Payment No. 62 - October 2013
6. Phase V Application and Certificate for Payment No. 47 - October 2013
7. Summary of JSCB Phase III Change Order and JSCB Phase V
8. 5 Year District Capital Plan- Future Project Summary
9. Program Packaging and Development Services (PPDS) Provider Update
10. Inclusion Development Associates, Inc. Construction Contract Compliance Monitoring Monthly Report for Phase III Change
Order #1 —
September 2013
11. Bevlar & Associates Inc. Construction Contract Monitoring and Compliance Services Monthly Report for Addendum 1 Phase V
Project —
September 2013
12. Compliance & Administrative Services of New York Compliance Monthly Report for Phase V -September 2013
Copy available for review in the City Clerk's Office
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
NO. 27
JSCB AGENDA - NOVEMBER 2013
Minutes
JOINT SCHOOLS CONSTRUCTION BOARD
Agenda
November 4, 2013
3:00 P.M. Public Session
Room 801 City Hall
I. Minutes: October 7, 2013 Honorable Mayor Brown
Action Item: Approval of Minutes
II. Executive Director of Plant Services Update Joseph P. Guisiana
A. PPDS Provider Application and Certificate for Payment No. 62 (Phase III)
Action Item: Approval for Payment of Application and Certificate for No. 62 for October, 2013
B. PPDS Provider Application and Certificate for Payment No. 47 (Phase V)
Action Item: Approval for Payment of Application and Certificate for No. 47 for October, 2013
III. Summary of JSCB Phase III Change Order and JSCB Phase V Joseph P. Giusiana
IV. Program Packaging and Development Services Update Tracy Cardwell
including Diversity Compliance Update
V. Report from the Inclusion Committee Demone Smith
VI. Move to close meeting Honorable Mayor Brown
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 28
JSCB PAYMENT APPLICATION BREAKDOWN BY PROJECT 10/31/2013
Copy available for review in the City Clerk's Office
RECEIVED AND FILED
NO. 29
J. MACIEJEWSKI- PROCEDURE FOR NOTIFICATION OF NEWLY OR REAPP BAR MEMBERS
This is to notify Town and City Clerks that the New York State Office of Real Property and your County Director of Real
Property Services have agreed on a coordinated effort to track B.A.R. member status.
Now is the time to check municipal records to determine which B.A.R. appointments have expired and advise town board or
city council members of this information, so that they can make prompt appointments and reappointments at their next
meetings.
Section 523 of the Real Property Tax Law states that within 20 days of appointment of a B.A.R. member, the clerk must notify their
County Director of Real Property Services.
The procedure is as follows:
The attached B.A.R. Member Listing along with any other correspondence pertaining to newly appointed or reappointed
B.A.R. members should be forwarded ONLY to your County Director. I will then forward these changes to the Office of Real
Property Services. The information provided is used to determine the BAR training schedule for the spring of 2014.
Delays in appointment or reappointment could affect B.A.R. hearings. Please make all appointments no later than February
15, 2014.
Please review, complete, and /or correct the enclosed report and mail to my office by December 5,2013.
JOSEPH L. MACIEJEWSKI, CCD
ERIE COUNTY REAL PROPERTY DIRECTOR
95 FRANKLIN STREET ROOM 100
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
If you have any questions, please call me at 858 -8320.
Attached is a memo from the Office of Real Property Services that contains frequently asked questions about the Board of
Assessment Review.
Thank you in advance for your continued cooperation as we attempt to streamline and avoid duplication of information.
REFERRED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION
NO. 30
SITE PLAN OR ZONING REFERRAL TO EC, NY AND REPLY TO MUNICIPALITY 422,424 & 426 DINGENS(LOV)
The proposed action described herein is referred in accordance with the provisions of the General Municipal Law, which
provides that if no reply is received in 30 days after receipt of full information including a SEQR EAF if applicable, the
municipal agency may take final action without considering such reply. If, however, reply is received at any time prior to
municipal action, such reply must be considered.
Description of Proposed Action
1. Name of Municipality: City of Buffalo
2. Hearing Schedule: Date: 10/29/2013, Time: 2:00 PM, Location: Common Council Chamber 65 Niagara Sw., Buffalo NY
3. Action is Before Legislative Body
4. Action consists of: Rezone /Map Change
5. Location of Property:
6. Referral required as site is within 500' of: Municipal Boundary
7. Proposed change or use(be specific): Rezone No. 422, 424 & 426 Dingens St. from R -2 Residential to CO2 Community Business
8. Other remarks: (ID #, SBL #, etc.) 112.83 -4 -31; 112.83 -4 -32; 112.83 -4 -33
9. Submitted by: Gerald Chwalinski, Buffalo City Clerk 10/29/2013
65 Niagara Sq., Room 1308, Buffalo NY 14202
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NO. 31
D. SMITH - FILLMORE CORRIDOR NEIGHBORHOOD COALITION
I would like to file that attached information for the next Common Council meeting to be held on November 12, 2013.
Thank you.
Copy available for review in the City Clerk's Office
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PETITIONS
NO. 32
T. PIERCE, OWNER, USE 3223 BAILEY FOR A USED CAR DEALER IN THE
KENSINGTON - BAILEY SPECIAL DISTRICT
(HRG 11/19/2013)(UNIV)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
NO. 33
D. MIKA, AGENT, USE 426 MICHIGAN TO PLACE TWO WALL SIGNS AND ERECT A GROUND SIGN
(HRG 11/19/2013)(ELL)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS
NO. 34
J. SCHENNE, PE, AGENT, USE 359 GANSON FOR A 2 STORY STEEL AND CONCRETE SKATING RINKS,
EXHIBITION HALLS AND OFFICES WITH PARKING IN THE BUFFALO SPECIAL REVIEW DISTRICT
(HRG 11/19/2013)(SOUTH)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD
NO. 35
T. KUJAWA, AGENT, USE 1270 NIAGARA TO CONVERT PORTION OF FACTORY/WAREHOUSE FOR
A MICRO - BREWERY AND OUTDOOR CAFE IN THE NIAGARA RIVER
COASTAL REGION(NIA)(HRG 11/19)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS
That checks be drawn on the account of Org 17221008 (480205) Judgment and Claims Prior Years, or (480204) Current
Fiscal Year, payable to the respective claimants and their attorneys, if any, herein above named, upon execution and delivery
to the Corporation Counsel of proper releases and closing papers.
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 38
PROPERTY DAMAGE
That upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel, the following action for property damage arising out of alleged
negligence on the part of the City of Buffalo, be compromised and settled:
B. 1. Clark, Patricia $ 1,319.15
That checks be drawn on the account of Org 17221008 (480205) Judgment and Claims Prior Years, or (480204) Current
Fiscal Year, payable to the respective claimants herein above named, upon execution and delivery to the Corporation
Counsel of proper
releases and closing papers.
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 39
PRIOR FISCAL YEAR INVOICES
C. 1. ARC & COMM
NO. 36
C. 2. Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps
C. AUEREAEH, AGENT, REZONE 80,100,152 FOREST AND
C. 3. Buffalo Small Animal Hospital — Public
12,14,16 ,18,22,24,26,28,30,36,58,99999 DANFORTH ST TO A R4
Works Department
(HRG 11/26/2013)(NORTH)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS
C. 5. Emerling Chevrolet
$ 1,119.41
REGULAR COMMITTEES
$8,558.17
CLAIMS
$ 4,401.00
(DAVID A. RIVERA, CHAIRMAN)
without recommendation.
NO. 37
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS
That upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel, the following actions for personal injury arising out of alleged
negligence on the part of the City of Buffalo, be compromised mad settled:
A.1
Dobueki, Randolph $20,000.00
A.2
Jemison, Barbara $7,500.00
A.3
Kelly, Kevin $5,000.00
A.4
Mines, Angel $160,000.00
A.5
Mosey, Acea as Admin. of the Est. of Allen Andrew $135,000.00
A.6
Paplow, Jean $99,000.00
A.7
Reyes, Valina $27,000.00
That checks be drawn on the account of Org 17221008 (480205) Judgment and Claims Prior Years, or (480204) Current
Fiscal Year, payable to the respective claimants and their attorneys, if any, herein above named, upon execution and delivery
to the Corporation Counsel of proper releases and closing papers.
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 38
PROPERTY DAMAGE
That upon the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel, the following action for property damage arising out of alleged
negligence on the part of the City of Buffalo, be compromised and settled:
B. 1. Clark, Patricia $ 1,319.15
That checks be drawn on the account of Org 17221008 (480205) Judgment and Claims Prior Years, or (480204) Current
Fiscal Year, payable to the respective claimants herein above named, upon execution and delivery to the Corporation
Counsel of proper
releases and closing papers.
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 39
PRIOR FISCAL YEAR INVOICES
C. 1. ARC & COMM
$ 1,222.50
C. 2. Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps
$10,873.33
C. 3. Buffalo Small Animal Hospital — Public
Works Department
$4,235.00
C 4 Buffalo Small Animal Hospital Police Department
$ 2,268.00
C. 5. Emerling Chevrolet
$ 1,119.41
C. 6. National Grid
$8,558.17
C. 7. TYCO - SimplexGrirmel1
$ 4,401.00
That the above items be, and the same hereby are returned to the Common Council
without recommendation.
Mr. Rivera moved:
That checks be drawn on the account of Org 17221008 (480205) Judgment and
Claims Prior Years, or (480204) Current
Fiscal Year, payable to the respective claimants herein above named, upon execution and delivery to the Corporation
Counsel of proper release and closing papers.
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
CIVIL SERVICE
(BONNIE E. RUSSELL, CHAIRPERSON)
NO. 40
APPOINT SUPERVISOR OF STREET SANITATION I(PERM)(INTER)(HAYDEN)(PW) (CCP# 13,10/29)
Mrs. Russell moved
That Communication 13 of October 29, 2013, be received and Filed and that the Permanent appointment of Ronald Hayden, 550 McKinley Pkwy,
Buffalo, NY 14220 at the Intermediate Salary of $37,826.00 is hereby approved
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 41
APPOINT SUPERVISOR OF STREET SANITATION I(TEMP)(INTER)(GIOVINO)(PW)
(CCP# 14,10/29)
Mrs. Russell moved
That Communication 14 of October 29, 2013, be received and Filed and that the Temporary appointment of Samuel Giovino, 334 Crestwood,
Buffalo, NY 14216 at
the Intermediate Salary of $37,826.00 is hereby approved
PASSED
AYES- 9 NOES- 0
NO. 42
APPOINT TRUCK DRIVERS(PROV)(MAX)(CAMPEAU, FREDERICK)(PW)
(CCP# 15, 10/29)
Mrs. Russell moved
That Communication 15 of October 29, 2013, be received and Filed and that the Provisional appointments of Jeffrey Campeau, 407 Huntington
Avenue, Buffalo, NY
14214 and Phillip Frederick, 98 Rebecca Park, Buffalo, NY 14207 at the Maximum Salary of $37,447,00 is hereby approved
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 43
APPOINT ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL II(TEMP)(LEE)(CC)
CCP# 21, 10/29
Mrs. Russell moved:
That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed
ADOPTED
NO. 44
APPOINT SECRETARY TO COMMISSION ON CITIZEN RIGHTS(EXEMPT)(MCDUFFIE)
COP# 27, 10/29
Mrs. Russell moved:
That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed
ADOPTED
NO. 46
NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - TEMP /PROV /PERM
CCP# 40, 10/29
Mrs. Russell moved:
That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed
ADOPTED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(JOSEPH GOLOMBEK, JR., CHAIRMAN)
NO.46
BETTING ON GAMBLING CASINOS IS A LOSING GAME
(C.C.P #56, OCT 29)
Mr. Golombek now moves that the above item be Received and Filed.
ADOPTED
NO.47
TRINITY TOWERS II HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORP. /TRINITY TOWERS
APARTMENTS II, LLC PILOT (STRAT PLAN) (ITEM NO. 49, C.C.P., OCT. 29, 2013)
Mr. Golombek moved:
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation; and
That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Office of Strategic Planning to approve a PILOT agreement between the
City of Buffalo, the County of Erie, Trinity Towers II Housing Development Fund Corp. and Trinity Towers Apartments II,
LLC, or an entity formed or to be formed on behalf of the foregoing. The project is being developed by the Trinity Towers
Apartments II, LLC, or an entity to be formed on behalf of the foregoing, which is proposing to undertake the substantial
rehabilitation of a residential housing complex located at 25 Linwood Avenue. The project will consist of a total of eighty -three
(83) apartments, with twenty -one (21) studio units, fifty -nine (59) one - bedroom units and three (3) two - bedroom units. All of
the units wii1 be affordable for households with incomes below 60% of the area median income. The building is an
approximately 67,590 square foot multi -story building structure together with parking areas containing 48 parking spaces.
There will also be an elevator and laundry facilities on site. The project will rehabilitate this building and maintain the eighty -
three (83) units.
This property is currently owned by an exempt entity not paying any real property taxes, thus any amounts paid pursuant to
the PILOT Agreement will be new revenues for the City of Buffalo.
The amount of the PILOT payments were calculated based upon the City's PILOT policy that provides for payments in the
amount of 5% of the total income, assuming a 5% vacancy. Payments will increase by 3% per year for the duration for the 15
year PILOT.
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
LEGISLATION
(DARIUS G. PRIDGEN, CHAIRMAN)
NO.48
APPLICATION FOR LANDMARK STATUS - ST. ANNE'S CHURCH AND SHRINE (ELL)(PRES BIRD)
(ITEM NO. 1, C.C.P., OCT. 29, 2013)
Mr. Pridgen moved:
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council with a recommendation for approval
That after the public hearing held before the Committee on Legislation on
November 6, 2013, St. Anne's Church and Shrine, located at 651 Broadway be designated as a local historic landmark, in
accordance with Chapter 337, Article III of the City of Buffalo Charter; and
That pursuant to Section 337.15 (Criteria for Designation) of the Code of the City of Buffalo, New York it is determined that
St. Anne's meets 7 of the 9 criteria for designation as a Local Landmark; and
That the Secretary of the Preservation Board be, and hereby is directed to file the property description with the City Clerk, the
Planning Board, the Division of Planning and with the Department of Public Works; and
That the Petitioner is directed to file a description or map of the property with the Erie County Clerk's Office.
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 49
FOOD STORE LICENSE (NEW) - 2756 BAILEY (MASTEN)(DPIS)
(ITEM NO. 22, C.C.P., OCT. 29, 2013)
Mr. Pridgen moved that the above item be returned to the Common Council without recommendation
Mr. Pridgen moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation
ADOPTED
NO. 50
FOOD STORE LICENSE (NEW) 441 FILLMORE (FILL)(DPIS)
(ITEM NO. 23, C.C.P., OCT. 29, 2013)
Mr. Pridgen moved:
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation;
That the Commissioner of Permits and Inspections Services is hereby authorized pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City Code to issue a Food Store
License to Nadeem Khan d /b /a 50/50 Convenient Store located at 441 Fillmore.
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 51
SAVARINO CO. LLC- NOTICE OF APPEAL- 441 OHIO (FILL)
(ITEM NO. 46, C.C.P., OCT. 29, 2013)
Mr. Pridgen moved:
The Council hereby grants the appeal of Savarino Co., LLC, reverses the determination of the Buffalo Preservation Board,
and grants a certificate of exception to Savarino Co., LLC for demolition of the building known as 441 Ohio Street on the
basis of hardship to the owner.
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 52
REQUEST TO RENAME THE FORMER DONOVAN BUILDING TO ONE CANALSIDE
(ITEM NO. 36, C.C.P., OCT. 15, 2013)
Mr. Pridgen moved:
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation;
Mr. Pridgen now moved to Receive and File above item
ADOPTED
NO. 53
D. FRANCZYK -T. DEE SUPPORT RENAME DONOVAN BUILDING TO ONE CANALSIDE
(C.C.P. #38, OCT 15)
That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council without a recommendation:
Mr. Pridgen now moves that the item be received and Filed
ADOPTED
NO. 54
REQUEST TO RENAME THE FORMER DONOVAN BUILDING TO ONE CANALSIDE
(ITEM NO. 36, C.C.P., OCT. 15, 2013)
Mr. Pridgen moved:
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation;
Request to Designate 125 Main St as One Canalside Mr. Smith makes a Motion to open the public hearing Seconded by Mr. Scanlon
Public Hearing
Speakers:
Mr. John Boglioli
Mr. Smith makes a motion to close the hearing Seconded by Mr. Pridgen
That the Common Council hereby approves changing the name of the former Donovan Building to "One Canalside"; and
That the Common Council hereby requests that the City Clerk, upon approval of this resolution, forward
certified copies of the resolution to the United States Postal Service
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 55
FOOD STORE LICENSE (NEW) - 2906 BAILEY (MASTEN)(DPIS)
(ITEM NO. 31, C.C.P., SEPT. 17, 2013)
Mr. Pridgen moved:
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation;
Mr. Pridgen moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation
ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS
NO. 66
BY: MR. GOLOMBEK
WAIVER WAR OF 1812 BONFIRE EVENT FEES
Whereas The bi- centennial anniversary of the War of 1812 is being commemorated in both Canada and the United States starting in 2012 and
lasting through 2014, and
Whereas Many significant events during the course of the war happened in the Villages of Buffalo and Black Rock; and,
Whereas December 2013 will be the 200 anniversary of the events that led to the Burning
of the Villages of Buffalo and Black Rock on the American side of the Niagara River along with the village of Newark, Ontario on the Canadian side;
and,
Whereas On December 7, 2013, the Black Rock - Riverside Good Neighbor Planning Alliance Historical Committee will be commemorating the
burning of these villages during the war by hosting a bonfire at Squaw Island Park in conjunction with several commemorative bonfires being held
along the Canadian; and,
Whereas These bonfires are being held not only to commemorate the events of the War of 1812, but also to recognize the peace and bi- national
cooperation that has transpired in the two hundred years since the end of the hostilities.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
This Common Council recognizes the importance of the events of the War of 1812 and significance to the history of the City of Buffalo. The Black
Rock - Riverside Good Neighbor Planning Alliance's Historical Committee is granted a waiver by this Honorable Body of all fees required by the City
of Buffalo that are associated with the production of this event.
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 57
BY: MR. SCANLON
TRANSFER OF FUNDS - CAPITAL DEMOLITIONS
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:
30000103 - 445100 Planning Capital Projects $6,000,000
To:
30053406 - 445100 Capital Demolitions $6,000,000
PASSED
AYES -9 NOES -0
NO. 58
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers, 13 floor City Hall, Buffalo, New York, unless
otherwise noted.
Regular Committees
Committee on Civil Service Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 9:45 o'clock AM
Committee on Finance Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 10:00 o'clock AM
following Civil Service
Committee on Comm. Dev. Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 1:00 o'clock PM
Committee on Legislation Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 2:00 o'clock PM
Special Committees
Committee on Education Thursday, November 19, 2013 at 2:00 o'clock PM
(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 City 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. 59
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mr. Smith, Seconded by Mr LoCurto, the Council adjourned at 2:41 PM
GERALD A. CHWALINSKI
CITY CLERK