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CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS
COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL - BUFFALO
January 7, 2014
AT 12:00 P.M.
Present — Darius G. Pridgen, President of the Council, and Councilmembers: Fontana,
Franczyk, Golombek, LoCurto, Rivera, Russell, Scanlon, Smith - 8
Absent - Councilmember Golombek - 1
On a motion by Mr. Smith, Seconded by Mrs. Russell, the minutes of the stated
meeting held on December 23, 2013 were approved.
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FROM THE COMPTROLLER
January 7, 2014
DEPARTIVIENT OF
AUDIT AND CONTROL
1225 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
716- 851 -5255
ANNE FORTI- SCIARRINO
FIRST DEPUTY COMPTROLLER
GREGG S. SZYM NSKI, CPA
DEPUTY COMPTROLLER
INVESTMENT & DEBT MANAGEMENT
WILLIAM D. FERGUSON, CPA
DEPUTY COMPTROLLER
CITY ACCOUNTANT
KEVIN J. KAUFMAN, CPA
MARK J. F. SCHROEDER DEPUTY COMPTROLLER
COMPTROLLER CITY AUDITOR
SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL.
TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL:
DATE:
FROM: DEPARTMENT:
SUBJECT:
PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY)
Ex. item No. xxx C.C.P. xxlxxtxx
December 23, 2013
Audit & Control
[:Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
[:For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013
This is to advise that the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Comptroller of the City of Buffalo for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2013 has been delivered to each Councilmember, the Common Council Chief of
Staff, the City Clerk, the Mayor and the Budget Office. Included therein is the Audit Report of Drescher &
Malecki LLP.
This report is available as a public record for inspection by all interested parties.
Pursuant to Section 35 of the General Municipal Law, the Common Council of the City of Buffalo may, at its
discretion, prepare a written response to the report of external audit and file such response with the City Clerk
as a public record for inspection by all interested parties not later than March 23, 2014
SIGNATURE
DEPARTMENT HEAD TITLE: Comptroller, Mark J. F. Schroeder
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CITY OF BUFFALO
REFERRED To THE COMMITTEE
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January 7, 2014
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#1 (Rev. 1193) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL
TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL . DATE. December 30 2013
FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Parks & Streets
DIVISION: Engineering
SUBJECT:
PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [:
[: Change in Contract
[: Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc.
[: ConsuItant Inspection Services
[: City -wide Sidewalk Replacement &
[: Spot Pavement Reconstruction
[: Contract #93000933
I hereby submit to your Honorable Body the following increase to the consultant contract for the above named
contract. This change order is necessary to provide additional services for consultant inspection of additional
sidewalk work that was authorized by the City as well as additional costs that were incurred as a result of the
construction contractor's delay in starting the work. The contractor was assessed liquidated damages in accordance
with his contract for that delay. This change order is in accordance with the consultant agreement and project
procurement.
Existing Contract Amount
Increase in Contract
Total Contract to Date
$73,983.00
$ 15 , 393.95
$89,376.95
Funds are available in Capital Projects Account # 36319406- 445100 and/or another account to be named at a future
date.
I respectfully certify that this change order is fair and equitable for the work involved, and respectfully request that
Your Honorable Body approve the subject change order and authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks &
Streets to issue said change order to Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc.
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SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD:
Peter J. Merlo, P.E.
City Engineer
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Change in Contract — City -Wide Bond Sidewalk Replacement and Spot Pavement
Reconstruction (DPW)
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 December 30, 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 41 in the amount of $15.393.95 (Original Contract Amount
$73,983.00 + Change Order #1 $15,393.95 for a Revised Contract Amount of $89,376.95) for
City -wide sidewalk replacement and spot pavement reconstruction, Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc.,
C #93000933. Funds for this project are available in Capital Projects Account #36319406-
445100 anal /or an account to be named at a future date.
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#1 (Rev. 1193) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL
TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: December 31, 2013
FROM: Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets
DIVISION:
SUBJECT: [: Permission to Enter into Agreement
United Parcel Service (UPS)
City Hall Drop Box
PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [:
Permission is hereby requested to enter in an agreement with United Parcel Service (UPS) for the
UPS Drop Box that is located in the basement of City Hall. This is a one (1) year agreement that
will automatically renew for successive one (1) year periods unless terminated earlier by the
City. Under this agreement, United Parcel Service (UPS) will pay the City an annual fee of
$600, paid on a monthly basis of $50.00.
I recommend that your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks &
Streets to enter into the agreement
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DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Steven J. Stepniak
TITLE: Commissioner of Public,�.WNorks, Parks & Streets
SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD:
Cc: Jason Shell, Administrator
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Permission to Enter Into Agreement — United Parcel Service City Hall Drop Box (DPW)
Mr. Smith moved:
That the above item be, and the above communication from the Department of Public
Works, Parks and Streets, dated December 31, 2013, be received and filed; and
That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets to execute the contract with United Parcel Service (UPS) for the
UPS Drop Box that is located in the basement of City Hall. This is a one (1) year agreement that
will automatically renew for successive one (1) year periods unless terminated earlier by the
City. Under this agreement, the United Parcel Service (UPS) will pay the City an annual fee of
$600.00, paid on a monthly basis of $50.00.
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#1 (Rev. 1193) SINGLE PAGE. COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL 1
TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: December 31, 2013
FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Parks and Streets
DIVISION: Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT: [: Request for Permission
[: to Accept Funds for
[: Grants Awarded to the
[: Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy
[; at Delaware Park
PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [:
The Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets is hereby requesting from Your Honorable Body to accept
donation of design and construction services for the following grants awarded to and to be administered by the
Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy to be implemented in Delaware Park in the City of Buffalo as described:
Cr ran# XTam,s
2010 -11 NYSOPRHP EPF- El 1N72
2012 Community Foundation
TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME:
TYPE TITLE:
SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD:
Amount Location
$250,000 Delaware Park Marcy Casino Entrance
$30,000 Delaware Park Rose Garden Pergola
Steven J. Stepniak
Commissioner
Cc: Andrew R. Rabb, Deputy Commissioner
Peter J. Merlo, City Engineer
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Request Permission to Accept Funds — Grants Awarded to the Buffalo Olmsted Parks
Conservancy at Delaware Park (DPW)
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 December 31, 2013, be received and filed;
and
That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of
Public Works, Parks and Streets to accept a donation of design and construction services for the
following grants awarded to and to be administered by the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy
to be implemented in Delaware Park in the City of Buffalo:
2010 -11 NYSOPRHP EPF- E11N72 Grant in the amount of $250,000.00 for the
Delaware Park Marcy Casino Entrance
2012 Community Foundation Grant in the amount of $30,000.00 for the Delaware Park
Rose Garden Pergola
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#1 (Rev. 1/93) SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL
TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE: January 2, 2014 00 OV� '
FROM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Parks & Streets
DIVISION: Buildings
SUBJECT: [: Report of Bids
[: Broadway Market
[: Rehabilitation Project
[: CDBG Funded
[: Year 38 - 50208
PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) [:
TEXT:
I advertised for on November 19, 2013 and received the following sealed bids for Broadway Market,
Rehabilitation Project, which were publicly opened and read on December 3, 2013.
General Construction Base Bid
New York State Fence, Inc. $8,780
858 Manitou Rd., Hilton, NY
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that New York
State Fence, Inc. with a base bid of $8,780.00 plus 10% contingency for $878-00 for a total amount of Nine
Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Eight Dollars and 00/100 ($9,658.00) 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. Funding for this project is available in CH9132087 - 470000 -
Buiidings.
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cc: Comptroller's Office
J. Jacobs - Buildings
Department Head Name: Peter J. Merlo, P.E.
Title: City Engineer
Signature of Department Head:
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Report of Bids — Broadway Market Rehabilitation Project CDBG Funded Year 38 (DPW)
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 January 2, 2014, 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 Broadway Market,
Rehabilitation Project, with New York State Fence, Inc. with a total bid of $9,658.00 (Base Bid
of $8,780.00 + 10% contingency of $878.00 for a total amount of $9,658.00). Funding for this
project is available in Account CH9B2087 — 470000 — Buildings.
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#4 (Rev 7 -07)
Certificate of Appointment
In compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of4he Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I transmit this certification of appointment(s) or
promotion(s), I further certify that the person(s) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Human Resources /Civil Service for the
Appointment Effective:
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in the Department of
Public Works, Parks & Streets
Division of Streets
to the Position of Motor Equipment Maintanance Supervisor I
Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal, Exempt, Unclassified (Insert one) TZ=A4PPAR-Y
Open - Competitive, Promotional, Non - Competitive, Exempt (Insert one) OPEN - COMPETITIVE
Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat, Hourly (Insert one) INTERMEDIATE
(Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $ 40,020
LAST JOB TITLE Motor Equipment Mechanic
LAST DEPARTMENT DPW DATE
LAST SALARY $39,535.00
LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN.
NAME Michael Herbert
12113 ADDRESS 45 Good Ave.
CITY & ZIP Buffalo 14220
XXX -XX-
LAST JOB TITLE
LAST DEPARTMENT
LAST SALARY
NAME;
DATE ADDRESS
CITY & ZIP
LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX-
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
BUDGET ORG. CODE 52002801 TITLE CODE NO 6170
BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 411001 PROJ. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2013 -95
SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $25,646 .$42,576 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR
REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM:
NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: t*yz = Steven J. Stepniak
TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Commissioner
DATE; 12116113
SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY:
ORIGINAL + 2 GOPIf TO: CITY GLLKK O 1BEF0 E APP INTMENT GATE
OTHER COPIES TO: #3- CO TROLLER #4- HUMAN SERVICES /CIVIL SERVICE #5- B, UDGET
#6- DEPARTMENT #7- DIVISION ##8- EMPLOYEE(S)
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FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
January 7, 2014
-- SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL
TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: December 24, 2013
FROM: DEPARTMENT: POLICE
DIVISION:
. SUBJECT: I : Drug Asset Forfeiture Wire Transfers
PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) I :Item No. 104, C.C.P. 212188
Ex. ( Item No. xxx, C.C.P. xx/xx/xx)
TEXT: ( TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW
11- DEA- 539963 C2 -11 -0034 4,910.01
13- DEA - 583458 C2 -13 -0107 1,109.19
13- DEA - 583458 C2 -13 -0107
DEA TOTAL
UC SEQ SH2O13 090100008401
UCSEQ SH2O 11090100041601
1,062.21 (15% SAFF DEP #10)
$7,081.41
5,500.00
5,601.18
TOTAL DEPOSIT $18,182.59
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), U.S. Customs and /or the FBI has administratively forfeited the above
referenced property. The funds were received by this Department through wire transfers and duly deposited in the Trust
& Agency Account, 420010000 - 389001. 15% of the DEA funds have been deposited into SAFF account 10515 for
fulfilling year 8 expenditures under SAFF legislation. The remaining funds will be placed into one or more of the
following accounts as deemed necessary by the Commissioner of Police:
Educational Training/Seminar, Confidential Funds, Materials and Supplies, Firearms and Weapons, Communications and
Computers, Electrical Surveillance, Purchase of Services, Improvements, Vehicles, Operating Equipment
If you have any questions regarding the above mentioned, please contact Inspector Joseph Strano at 851 -4624.
DJR/jws
TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: CHIEF DENNIS J. RICHARDS
TYPE TITLE:
SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD
RECEIVED AND FILED
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New York State Division Of Criminal Justice Services
ASSETS FORFEITURE REPORTING PROGRAM
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF ERIE
AFFIDAVIT pursuant to Civil Practice Law and
ss: Rules 1311(11)(c)
I, CHIEF DEN RICHARDS as (claiming agent) (claiming authority), being duly
(Name)
sworn, depose and state that on 11/25,12/20, &
12/23/13
(Date)
received WIRE TRANSFERS
(check, vehicle, personal property, etc.)
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the BUFFAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
(Agency)
having an estimated present value of $ 18,182.59
(Amount)
pursuant to chapter thirteen of Food and Drug Laws (21 U.S.C. 1 801 et seq.) of the United States
and/or chapter four of the Customs Duties Laws (19 U.S.C. 1 1301 et seq.) of the United States and/or
chapter 96 of the Crimes and Criminal Procedure Laws (18 U.S.C. 1 1961 et seq.) of the United States.
Signature DATE: 12/24/2013
CHIEF OF INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
Title
On the l - day of �_ k in the year before me personally came
Day) : (Month) (Year)
T to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, depose and say
(Name)
that S6�s employed by the C_) (_= LC-) (QC, L.( CE, (�) E P7 and that s Ce
(Agency)
was authorized by and did execute the above affidavit at the direction of said entity and that s he
signed her6"ame thereto.
Notary Public (MOtMypuElb.: ofNewMM�
Mail to: �^
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services
Assets Forfeiture Reporting Program
Office of Public Safety
80 South Swan Street
Albany, NY 12210
COPYRIGHT 9 1995 NEW YORK STATED IVrSION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (July 2005)
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12/24/2013 08:47 (CITY OF BUFFALO
jetanchak SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENT PAYMENTS TO TREASURER
RECEIPT DESCRIPTION /REFERENCE ACCOUNT
REF #: DEPT /LOC: POLICE DATE: Dec. 24, 2013
1980071 DRUG ASSET FORFEITURE 20010000 3B9001
20010000 389001
20010000 389001 10515
20010000 389001
20010000 389001
* * ** RECEIPT TOTAL
18,182.59
TOTAL COLLECTED /TURNED OVER
1$,182.53
REPRESENTING COLLECTXON FROM: 12/24/2013 TO 12/24/2013
REF #: / r .gJT /LOC2: POLICE DATE: Dec_ 24, 2013
SIGNATURE: � L j.G �'t� /" TITLE:
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION
20010000 389001
2001 0000.389001 10515
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
DEA PROP MISC REVENUE
DEA SAFF YR 8 REV MISC
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DEC
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AMOUNT
4,910,01
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5,500.00
5,601.18
AMOUNT
17,120.38
1,052.21
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PERMIT &
INSPECTION SERVICES
January 7, 2014
#3 (Rev 1 -02) Q 0 0 0 S
Certificate of Appointment
In compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I transmit this certification of appointment(s) or
promotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Human Resources /Civil Service for the
Appointment Effective: 1219/13
in the Department of Inspections
Division of Permit & Inspection Services
to the Position of Building Inspector
Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal (Insert one) PERMANENT
Appointment, Promotion, Non- Competitive (Insert one) APPOINTMENT
Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat (Insert one) FIFTH STEP
Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $55,507
LAST JOB TITLE
LAST DEPARTMENT
LAST SALARY
NAME Angela White
DATE ADDRESS 262 Dewey Ave.
CITY & ZIP Buffalo, NY 14214
LAS 4 DI OF SSN. XXX -XX-
LAST JOB TITLE NAME
LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS
LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP
LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX - XX-
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
BUDGET ORG. CODE 16550001 TITLE CODE NO 3140
BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 411001 PROJ. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2013 -056
SALARY RANGE OF POSITION PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR
REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM:
NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: James Comerford, Jr.
TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Commissioner
DATE: / x — 16 1 3
SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: a&�
ORIGINAL + 3 COPIES TO: CITY CLERK (ON/BEFORE APPOINTMENT DATE)
OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN SERVICES /CIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET
#8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION #10- -EMPLOYEE(S)
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FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, POLICY &
URBAN AFFAIRS
January 7, 2014
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SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL
TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL:
DATE: January 3, 2014
FROM: DEPARTMENT: Administration, Finance, Policy, & Urban Affairs - Purchase Division
SUBJECT: [:Permission to utilize new "Cooperative Purchasing Law"
[:Exception to Competitive Bidding
PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY)
Ex. Item No. xxx C.C.P. xxlxxlxx
It is requested that your Honorable Body to review and approve the use of new GML 103 (16) Cooperative Purchasing
Law.
The resulting approval will allow the Division of Purchase to procure apparatus, materials, equipment and supplies at the
lowest cost to the City of Buffalo.
• 16. [Expires and repealed Aug 1, 2017] Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivisions one, two and three of this
section, and section one hundred four of this article, any officer, board or agency of a [fig 1] political subdivision or of any
district therein authorized to make purchases of apparatus, materials, equipment or supplies, or to contract for services
related to the installation, maintenance or repair of apparatus, materials, equipment, and supplies, may make such
purchases, or may contract for such services related to the installation, maintenance or repair of apparatus, materials,
equipment, and supplies, as may be required by such [fig 2] political subdivision or district therein through the use of a
contract let by the United States of America or any agency thereof, any state or any other [fig 3] political subdivision or
district therein if such contract was let to the lowest responsible bidder or on the basis of best value in a manner [fig 4]
consistent with [fig 5] this section and made available for use by other governmental entities; provided, however, that no
political subdivision or district therein, other than a city with a population of one million or more inhabitants or any district,
board or agency with jurisdiction exclusively therein, may make such purchases or contract for such services through the
use of such a contract let on the basis of best value in a manner consistent with this section unless the political
subdivision or district shall first adopt a local law, rule, regulation or resolution, as the case may be, pursuant to
subdivision one of this section, authorizing the use of best value for awarding purchase contracts .
The authority provided to [fig 1 ] political subdivisions and districts therein pursuant to this subdivision shall not relieve any
obligation of such [fig 2] political subdivision or district therein to comply with any applicable minority and women -owned
business enterprise program mandates and the preferred source requirements of section one hundred sixty -two of the
state finance law.
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Subdivision 16 has been recently added to General Municipal Law (GML) § 103 to authorize any county, municipality,
school district, or other municipal authority to purchase apparatus, material, equipment and supplies, and to contract for
services related to the installation, maintenance, or repair of those items, through the use of other competitively bid
cooperative contracts or purchase agreements. Cooperative purchasing, also known as "piggybacking," allows
municipalities to purchase products or contract for services at lower costs by using the same contract for a vendor that
was used by any other governmental agency. Moreover, the stated purpose of the new law is to reduce administrative
and product costs, and increase efficiencies by providing local authorities an alternative to conduct their own bidding
process.
In order to utilize a contract to procure supplies or services, the following three prerequisites must be satisfied:
1. The contract must have been let by the United States or any other agency thereof, any state or any other political
subdivision or district therein
2. The contract must have been made available for use by other governmental entities
3. The contract must have been let in a manner that constitutes competitive bidding "consistent with state law"
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As the State of New York's Comptroller's Office explained, the first prerequisite requires that the underlying contract be let
by a governmental entity, and not a private party. The second prerequisite mandates governmental entities to take steps
to make its contract available for New York local governments. Finally, the third prerequisite requires the purchasing local
government to obtain background information on the procedures used to let the contract to determine if it meets with New
York State's bidding law pursuant to GML § 103. More specifically, courts in New York look to the following four elements
to determine whether the procedures used to let a contract constitute "competitive bidding" consistent with GML § 103:
1. Public solicitation of bids;
2. Submission of sealed bids or analogous procedures to secure and preserve the integrity of the process and
confidentiality of the bids submitted;
3. Preparation of bid specifications: a statement conveying the nature of the goods or services and other
information necessary for the prospective bidders to make an intelligent evaluation and bid; and
4. Award to the lowest bidder who materially or substantially meets the bid specifications and is determined to be a
responsible bidder.
SIGNATURE
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DEPARTMENT HEAD TITLE: William Sunderlin
Director - Purchase
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ON FINANCE.
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January 7, 2014
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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
914 Kenmore Avenue Yummy Thai U Tun Aung
RECEIVED AND FILED
January 7, 2014
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STATE OF NEW YORK Standardized NOTICE FOAM for p 30 -Bay Advance Natice to a Focal Municipa for
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT C ]bard in connection with the submission to the State Liquor Authority of a (check ane ) 3
DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ® New Application ❑ Renewal App lication ❑ Alteration ARRlication
STATE LIQUOR ALMHORITY ❑ COX 01ra a Chan M for an on- Premises Alcoholic Beverage License
1. Date the original copy of this Notice was mailed to the Local Municipality or Community Board:
THIS 30 DAY ADVANCE NOTICE IS BEING PROVIDED TO THE CLEIM OF THE FOLLO+pMG LOCAL WNICIPALITY OR COMMUNITY BOARD
2. Name of the Local Municipality or Community Board:
.. ATTORNEY REPRESEBTING THE APPLICANT Af CONNECTION WCCH THE .. CANT'S
LICENSE nolf NOTED AS ABOVE FOR TME ESTABLISHMENT B)ENTulmn IN TEO NOTICE
3. Attorney's Pull Name is:
4. Attorney's Street Address:
Zip C
5. City, Town or Village: State: Cc
G. Business Telephone Number of Attorney:
FOR NEW APPLICANTS, PROVIDE DESCRIPTION BELOW USING ALL MORMATION BROWN TO DATE
FOR ALTERATION APPLICANTS, ATTACH COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AND DIAGRAM OF PROPOSED ALTERATIONS)
FOR CURRENT LICENSEES, SET FORTH APPROVED METHOD OF OPERATION Ony
DO NOT USE THIS FORM To CHARGE YOUR METHOD OF OPERATION
7. Type(s) of alcohol.sold or to be sold under the license: ("r One) ❑ gear Only Wine and Beer Only ❑ Liquor, Wine and Beer
Extant of Food Service: Restaurant (Sale of food primarily Tavern /Cocktail Lounge /Adult Venue /Bar (Alcohol sales primarily-
8 meets le minimum food availability requirements)
rX' One) Fi
food menu; Kitchen run by chef} i
Recorded Music ❑ Live Music ❑ Disc Jockey ❑ Juke Box ❑ Patron Dancing (Small scale) ❑ Karaoke Bar
Type o €establishment:. Cabaret, Night Club,(Large Scale Dance Club) ❑ Capacity of 600 or more patrons ❑ hotel ❑ Bed 1k Breakfast
9' (e)" all that apply)
Restaurant ❑Club (e.g. Golf /Fraternal Org.) 11 Catering Facility F-1 Stage Shows Topless Entertainment
❑ Recreational Facility (Sports Facility/Vessel) ❑ Seasonal Establishmerrt
Licensed outdoor area: None Rooftop Patio or Deck Freestanding Covered Structure ❑ Garden/Grounds
10. (e)0 all that apply)
Sidewalk Cofe Other (Specify):None
I l- Is the premises located within 500' of three or more on- premises liquor establishments? ❑ Yes No
12. Will the license holder or a manager be physically present within the establishment during all hours of operation? ('X" ane) �
ge Yes ❑ No
13. License serial number: W 1 A Expiration Date: N / A
14. The applicant's or license holder's full name, as it appears or will appear on the license: , � wyi A t ui t
15. The Trade name, if any, under which the establ€shment conducts or will conduct business: �A.Yy) M , CU
16. The establishment is located within the building which has the following street address: L } r 1 )VVi] "rf - A vr t //
17. City, Town, or Village: (,L#. ( C? NY Zip Code: t fp
18. The establishment is located on the following floors) of the building at the above address: (l Cpl Y I ( 1 4 00 - C
19. Within the building at the above address, the establishment is located within the room(N) numbered as follows: { Q/A
20. Business telephone number of applicant /licensee: .� ° • -j �°q Business fax number of applicant/licensee:
21. Business e-mail address of applicant/licence. C 1 L1 1 t j _ 1 )� ' C arn
22. Dees the applicant or license holder cart the bulldIng in which tfie establishment i s located? ( "X° one) yes (If `Yes", Slop items 22 - ❑ No
IIlI��YY i
OWNER OF THE BUILDING IN WHICH THE LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT 1S LOCATED
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23. Building owner's full name Is:
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24. Building owner's street address:
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State Zip Code:
25. City, Town, or Village:
26. Business telephone number of building owner:
I am the applicant or hold the license or am a principal of the legal entity that holds or is applying far the license. Representations in this form conformity with
representations made in submitted documents relied upon by the Authority when granting the license. I understand that representations made IrMhis form will also be
relied upon, and that false representations may result in disapproval of the application or revocation of the license.
By my signature, 1 afi - under Penalty of PerJM that the representations made is is form are true.
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Leaves of Absence Without Pay
I transmit herewith notifications received by me, reporting the granting of the leaves of
absence without pay, in the various departments as listed:
Mayor /Mayor Executive-
Comptroller-
Common Council-
Assessment and Taxation-
Public Works, Streets & Parks-
X Police- Kelly Gattuso
Fire-
Corporation Counsel-
Community Services -
Economic Development & Permit and Inspection Services-
Management Information Systems
Administration, Finance & Urban Affairs-
Human Resources -
Civil Service Commission-
RECEIVED AND FILED.
January 7, 2014 \�
SINGLE PAGE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL
TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL DATE -
FROM: DEPARTMENT: POLICE
DIVISION:
SUBJECT: I: UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE
PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY) I: Item No.
Ex. ( Item No. xxx, C.C.P. xxlxx/xx
TEXT: (TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW
PO Kelly Gattuso assigned to the Commissioner's Office has been granted an extension to her medical leave of
absence without pay for the period of six month commencing December 19, 2013 through June 19, 2014.
DD /tlo
TYPE DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: Daniel Derenda
TYPE TITLE: Commissioner of Police
SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD:
P -12c (10112)
DATE: I 1. 1-1 - 2 PD,
NAME: Q U 1 . RANK: Fb
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*SSN: XXX -XX- � I � ASSIGN: COM M 1 S5/ UNNS ( )f � rc
*LAST FOUR (4) DIGITS a `:
EDUCATIONAL ❑ MATERNITY ❑
EMPLOYMENT ❑ PERSONAL ❑
FMLA (SEE ]BELOW) ❑ MEDICAL (MUST ATTACH MEDICAL
MILITARY ❑ (MUST ATTACH DOCUMENTATION)
ORDERS)
• THE FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE MA) IS A 12 WEEK LEAVE MM INTERMTnENT FMLA IS A IS A 12 WEEK
/ 480 HR LEAVE USING A COMBINATION OF BOTH PAID AND UNPAID LEAVE TIME) FOR: CARE OF CHILD, SPOUSE,
PARENT OR OWN MEDICAL HEALTH CONDITION (ADDITIONAL FMLA REQUEST FORM REQUIRED)
• THE TAKING OF ANY LEAVE OF ABSENCE WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE PERFECT ATTENDANCE BENEFIT
• SWORN MEMBERS REQUESTING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (30) DAYS OR A CONSECUTIVE
ACCUMULATION OF EXTENSIONS IN EXCESS OF THIRTY (30) DAYS; MUST SURRENDER THEIR DEPARTMENTAL
WEAPON, RADIO, CAP SPRAY, BADGE, WREATH AND ID CART] PRIOR TO THE START OF THEIR LEAVE
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT INTHE REYOCAT.I'ONOF THE LEAVE OFABSENCE
AND THE CARRYING OF THE MEMBER AS BEM AWOL
ELANATION OF LEAVE
DATES OF LEAVE:
BEGINNING_ DATE:
END DATE: 6( r'7
RETURN TO WORK DATE:
LENGTH OF LEAVE:
doe- � 0 n« -,N
EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE
�/ MOVED I ❑ DENIED (APPROVAL CONDITIONED UPON SURRENDER OF DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT)
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PO E INSPECTOR DATE
''APPROVED 1 ❑ DENIED (APPROVAL CONDITIONED UPON SURRENDER OF DEPARTIVM EQUIPMENT)
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE DA
cc: ORIGINAL — ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (PERSONNEL. FILE) REQUESTING EMPLOYEE
CIVIL SERVICE ADMINISTRATION PAYROLL,
COMMANDING OFFICER
04 (Rev 7 -07)
Certificate of Appointment
In compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I transmit this certification of appointment(s) or
promotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Human Resources /Civil Service for the
Appointment Effective:
in the Department of
Division of
to the Position of
January 1, 2014
Common Council
',IV ASTC dCouncil District
Legislative Assistant
Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal, Exempt, Unclassified (Insert one)
Open - Competitive, Promotional, Non- Competitive, Exempt (Insert one) NON- COMPETITIVE
Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat, Hourly (Insert one) FLAT
(Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $ 41,163
LAST JOB TITLE
2690
NAME
Tianna Marks
LAST DEPARTMENT
Common Council
DATE 2013 ADDRESS
74 Fernhill Avenue Upper
LAST SALARY
36,242
CITY & ZIP
Buffalo 14215
LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX -6623
LAS1OB TITLE NAME
LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS
LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP
LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX-
F
BUDGET ORG. CODE 10104001
BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 411001 PROT ID
SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $41,163
REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM:
NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY:
TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY:
DATE:
SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY:
TITLE CODE NO 3580
PERSONNELREQ.NO 5434
PER YEAR DAY HOUR HOUR
Mary H. Baldwin
Deputy City Clerk
December 27, 2013
ORIGINAL + 2 GOPIES I U: Ul I Y ULkKK tUNlt3t -rUKt HYt'UIN I Mr-N I UA I tl
OTHER COPIES TO: #3- COMPTROLLER #4- HUMAN SERVICESICIVIL SERVICE #5- BUDGET
#6- DEPARTMENT #7- DIVISION #8- EMPLOYEES)
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Notices of Appointments - Seasonal/Flat
I transmit herewith certificates received by me; reporting seasonal and flat salary
appointments made in various departments.
RECEIVED AND FILED.
January 7, 2014
#4 R -
(ev 7 07)
Certificate of Appointment
In compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I transmit this certification of appointments) or
promotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Human Resources /Civil Service for the
Appointment Effective: r
in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets
Division of Buildings
to the Position of Laborer II
Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal, Exempt, Unclassified (Insert one) SEASONAL
Open - Competitive, Promotional, Non - Competitive, Exempt (Insert one) NON - COMPETITIVE
Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat, Hourly (Insert one) FLAT
(Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $ 12.47 hr.
LAST JOB TITLE NAME Michael Renaldo
LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS 86 Norwalk Ave.
LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP Buffalo 14216
LAST 4 DIGITS O SSN. XXX -XX-
LAST JOB TITLE NAME
LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS
LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP
LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX-
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
BUDGET ORG. CODE 13296001 TITLE CODE NO 9624
BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 412002 PROJ. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2013 -76
SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $12.47 PER YEAR DAY HOUR HOUR
REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM:
NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Steven J. Stepniak
TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Commissioner
DATE: 12/19/13
SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY:
ORIGINAL + 2 COPI O: CITY CLERK ON /BEFORE APPOINTMENT DATE
OTHER COPIES TO: #3- C PTROLLER #4- HUMAN SERVICES /CIVIL SERVICE #5- BUDGET
#6- DEPARTMENT #7- DIVISION #8- EMPL OYEE(S)
Q�
No.
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.
January 7, 2014 � b
#3 (Rev 1 -02)
Certificate of APPointment
In compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, 1 transmit this certification of $ppointment(s) or
promotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) named in Schedule "A" have been certified approved by the Human Resources /Civil Service for the
Appointment Effective: 112114
in the Department of Call and Resolution Center
Division of Citizen Services
to the Position of Complaint Clerk
Permanent, Provisional, Temporary, Seasonal (Insert one) TEMPORARY
Appointment, Promotion, Non - Competitive (Insert one) APPOINTMENT
Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat (Insert one) MINIMUM
jEnter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $30,507
LAST JOB TITLE NAME Sabalena Brown
LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS 246 Bissell Avenue.
LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP Buffalo, 14211
LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX-
LAST JOB TITLE NAME
LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS
LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP
LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX XX -4041.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
BUDGET ORG. CODE 10319001 TITLE CODE NO 0015
BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 411001 PROJ, ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2013 -093
SALARY RANGE OF POSITION 30,507 - 33,526 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR
REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM:
NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Oswaldo Mestre Jr.
TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Director, Cit' en Servli
DATE:
SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY:
ORIGINAL +.3 GUPIkS I U: U 1 T ULLKA jSMincrumm mm-vm i Mtr4 i un i t
OTHER COPIES TO: #5 ,COMPTROLLER #B- HUMAN SERVICES /CIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET
#B- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION #10- EMPLOYEE(S)
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#3 (Rev 1 -02)
Certificate of A pp ointment
In compliance with provisions of Section 24 -2 of the Charter and Chapter 35 -1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I transmit this certification of appointment(s) or
promotion(s): I fuither certify that the person(s) named in Schedule "A" have beers certified or approved by the Fiurnan Resources /Civil Service fbr the
Appointment Effective: 12/30/2013
in the Department of Call and Resolution Center
Division of Citizen Services
to the Position of Complaint Clerk
Permanent, Provisionai, Temporary, Seasonal- (Insert one) TEMPORARY
Appointment, Promotion, Non- Competitive (Insert one) APPOINTMENT
Minimum, Intermediate, Maximum, Flat (Insert one) MINIMUM
{Enter Starting Salary) : Starting Salary of $30,507
LAST JOB TITLE NAME Bridget Young
LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS 670 Woodlawn Avenue
LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP Buffalo, 14211
LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX XX - 7540
LAST JOB TITLE
LAST DEPARTMENT
LAST SALARY
NAME
DATE ADDRESS
CITY & ZIP
LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN, XXX XX - 7540
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
BUDGET ORG. CODE 10319001 TITLE CODE NO 0015
BUDGET ACCT. OBJ. 411001 PROJ. ID PERSONNEL REQ. NO 2013 -099
SALARY RANGE OF POSITION 30,507- 33,526 PER YEAR DAY HOUR YEAR
REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM:
NAME OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Oswaido Mestre Jr.
TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Director, Citi _ ervic
DATE:
SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY:
ORIGINAL + 3 COPIES TO: U I Y uLtKK ter atrvnr; HrrUIN I MtN I uH I ra
OTHER COPIES TO: #5- COMPTROLLER #6- HUMAN SERVICES /CIVIL SERVICE #7- BUDGET
#8- DEPARTMENT #9- DIVISION #10 EMPLOYEEfSI
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Certit mto of AppolntMOnt
in eamp6eo-aa with end Chapter 35.1 of the Ond'ul mm of Iha tilt orsuNk t amwma J+te mAigmlton ofeppeiM"WKS) or
premetiont .ifard+eraenifyd<a1dbPgi W*) mimed iA9elladWd " A" hors boon aertfiedorapprovedbythet3unmriasdumrr /CivilBervtceforihe
A ppointment WeCtiYO_ December 11. 2013
in the Department of
'Police
Division of
to the Position of
LAS.T JOB TITLE
(Insert One) :
NAME Kelly Derf
(Insert One)':
P01190 DBpt DATE 42110113
(Insert one); at the
LAST SALARY
8ulldlmg Maintenance
Read Janitor
pROV18IONAL
APPOlNTMSNT
MIN�MLIM
jWer Starting salary): Stacdng Ofty of $31,859
Sc dulA "A"
LAS.T JOB TITLE
LabWer I
NAME Kelly Derf
LASS DEPARTMENT
P01190 DBpt DATE 42110113
ADDRESS 71 Cable Street
LAST SALARY
$15.08 MR
CITY& ZIP Buffalo, NY 14200
LAST 4 DIGITS OF SSN. XXX -XX -0222
LAST JOB TITLE
NAME
LAST DEPARTMENT
DATE
ADDRESS
LAST SALARY
CITY& ZIP ,
LAST DIGITS OF 58N., XXX -XX-
#.AST JOB TITLE
NAME
LAST DEPARTMENT
DATE
ADDRESS
LAST SALARY
CITY& ZIP
LA8T4 016ITS OF SON. XXX 7U(
LAST JOB TITLE NAME
LAST DEPARTMENT DATE AODAESS
LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP
LAST4010ITSOF SON. XXX - XX-
LAST 308 TITLE NAME
LAST DEPARTMENT DATE ADDRESS
LAST SALARY CITY & ZIP
' UIST4 DIGITS OF SON. XXX XX`
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
BUDGET ORG, CODE 92023001411001 TITLE CODE NO $210
BUDGET ACCT. OSd. , 12023001. 411001 PROJ. ID PERSONNEL RSID, NO 3013121
SALARY RANGE OF POSITION $13.43 - $10.08 PER HOUR
REASON FOR APPT. ABOVE THE MINIMUM.
- - -
NAME OF FRPOW ING AUTHORITY: _..__.. o8dlei- Derenda -- -- - - ____.. _.. _
TITLE OF APPOINTING. AUTHORITY: Commissi of Police
DATE' 12110/13
SIGNATURE OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY:
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NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES
NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
January 7, 2014
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Michael B. Risman HodponRuss,L.
Partner TTORNEYS
Direct Dial: 716.848.1162
Direct Facsimile: 716.819.4758 CAO 1f
E -Mail: mrisman[a)hodgsonruss.corn
December 30, 2013,
Rev. Darius G. Pridgen
Ellicott District Councilmember
City of Buffalo
1408 City Hall
Buffalo, New York 14202
Dear Rev. Pridgen:
Re: Application by T- Mobile Northeast, LLC
Project Site: 523 and 535 Northampton Street
Item No. 77- C C.P. July 23, 2013
I am writing again on behalf of the Community Action Organization of Erie
County, Inc. ( "CAO ") in response to the letter from attorney Kimberly Bamashuk dated
September 26, 2013.
As noted in our letters dated August 28, 2013 and November 8, 2013, CAO
wishes to reiterate that it strongly opposes the location of this 90 foot cell tower and oversized 50
by 50 foot concrete base receiver station anywhere on the church property located at 523 and 535
Northampton Street. Nothing about T- Mobile's application for this site meets the City
Communications Towers and Antennas Ordinance in the City Zoning Code. The application
seeks to locate this large cell tower in a residential zone and directly across from the proposed
residential housing complex planned at the former Deaconess Hospital site. There is no co-
location on an existing tower, there is a substantial adverse impact on existing and proposed
residential housing and the adverse visual impact has not been minimized.
Moreover, CAO wishes to respond to the assertion by T- Mobile that it is insisting
that the cell tower only be on CAO property. Prior to the current application, T- Mobile had
approached CAO regarding placement of the tower in a "notch" area with limited visibility on
CAO property. If this compromise location is not acceptable to T- Mobile, then T- Mobile should
locate its cell tower on some other property in the City where it will not impact on two (2) large,
successful, highly visible, residential housing projects.
The Guaranty Building • 140 Pearl Street • Suite 100 . Buffalo, New York 14202 -4040 • telephone 716.856.4000 • facsimile 716.849.0349
Albany • Buffalo . New York • Palm Beach • Saratoga Springs . Toronto . www.hodgsonruss.com
Rev. Darius G. Pridgen
December 30, 2013
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CAO continues to work with T- Mobile and recently agreed to extend the current
temporary Cellular On Wheels (COA) tower. The existing service is not in jeopardy or at risk.
The T- Mobile application for the property at 523 and 535 Northampton Street is presently tabled
in Committee. The CAO strongly opposes that proposed location based upon the reasons set
forth above. Therefore, CAO respectfully requests that the Common Council receive and file
that item and deny the restricted use permit application filed by T- Mobile.
Thank you for your consideration.
Very truly yours,
Michael B. Risman
/kms
Co to: Gerald Chwalinski, Cit CIerkV
Copy h'
L. Nathan Hare, Executive Director, Community Action Organization
Adam W. Perry, Esq.
P�•,...,. ,, THE COMMITTEE
036281.00001 Litigation 11833188v2
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0 01 D 1 Dr. Pamela C. Brown
Superintendent
Joseph A Ginsiana, P.E.
Executive Director
Division of Plant Services & School. Planning
December 16, 2013
7tgAN.S tc6l� 5 C - H6b L 5� IV
Hon. Richard A. Fontana �® P3
President of the Council
Lovejoy District Common Council Member
1315 City Hall
Buffalo, NY 14202
Re: School #56
School #70
Dear Council Member Fontana:
This is to inform the Council that the Public Schools, Division of Plant Services
and School Planning, has officially transferred as is and in kind, the use of the former schools
listed below to the City of Buffalo effective on the following dates:
• School #56 — 716 West Delavan Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222; November 27, 2013
• School #70 — 76 Buffum Street, Buffalo, NY 14210; June 28, 2013
Regards,
K
seph P. Giusiana, P.E.
Executive Director of Plant Services
JPG:vk
c: B. Mehaffy, COB Office of Strategic Planning
C. Nelson, COB Division of Real Estate
B. Smith, BPS CFO /COO
S. Eager, BPS Director of School Plant Operations
REFERRED TO THE DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE AND RECEIVED AND FILED
403 City Hall • Buffalo, New York 14202
Phone: 716-816-3652 + Fax: 716 - 816 -3527
DEMONE A. SMITH
MAJORITY LEADER
MASTEN DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER
65 NIAGARA SQUARE, ROOM 1414
BUFFALO, NY 14202 - 3318
PHONE: 851 -5145 • FAX: 851.5443
E -mail: dsmith @city- buffalo.com
Website: http: / /www.city- buffalo.com
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Common C
CITY OF BUFFALO
OFFICE OF MAJORITY LEADER
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PRANK f I/ 9 S I L ' TIIANNA MARKS
bIs TAI
January 6, 2014
To: Gerry Chwalinski, City Clerk
Please file the attached conditions for Food Store licenses in the Masten District at the next
council meeting 1/7/14.
Thank ou,
D one Smi
Majority Leader, Buffalo CommonCouncil
Masten District Councilmember
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CHAIRMAN
BUDGET
EDUCATION
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
C O MMITTEES
CIVIL SERVICE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FINANCE
RULES
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
MEMBER
JOINT SCHOOLS CONSTRUCTION BOARD
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANTS
PRANK f I/ 9 S I L ' TIIANNA MARKS
bIs TAI
January 6, 2014
To: Gerry Chwalinski, City Clerk
Please file the attached conditions for Food Store licenses in the Masten District at the next
council meeting 1/7/14.
Thank ou,
D one Smi
Majority Leader, Buffalo CommonCouncil
Masten District Councilmember
!°
(CDItT1YCDIC Council
CITY OF BUFFALO
OFFICE OF MAJORITY LEADER
DEMONE A. SMITH
. MAJORITY LEADER
MASTEN DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER
65 NIAGARA SQUARE, ROOM 141
BUFFALO, NY 14202 - 3318
PHONE: 851 -5T45 • FAX: 851.5443
E -mail: dsmith ®city- buffalo.com
Website: http: / /www.city- buffalo.com
January 6, 2014
Re: Food Store Licenses in Masten District
CHAIRMAN 6,
BUDGE ( {�
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EDUCATION
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
COMMITTEES
CIVIL SERVICE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FINANCE
RULES
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
MEMBER
JOINT SCHOOLS CONSTRUCTION BOARD
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANTS
FRANK GARLAND
TIANNA MARKS
COMMON COUNCIL IMPOSED DISTRICT -WIDE (MASTEN ONLY) CONDITIONS
IN 2014:
"NO LOITERING" SIGNS TO BE POSTED
NO PAYPHONES OUTSIDE OF STORE
NO OUTSIDE SIGNAGE ADVERTISING TOBACCO, GAMNLING(LOTTERY) OR
ALCOHOL
NO SPRAY - PAINTED OR AIR - BRUSHED SIGNAGE ON BUILDING
ANY GRAFITTI MUST BE REMOVED WITHIN 72 HOURS
ALL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT MUST BE IN WORKING ORDER
NO SELLING OF LOOSE CIGARETTES
NO VEHICLES TO BE PARKED ON SIDEWALKS
NO BLOCKING OF WINDOWS
NO ALCOHOL UNLESS APPROVED BY DISTRICT COUNCIL OFFICE
HOURS OF OPERATIONS SHALL BE 9AM TO 11 PM
ANY BROKEN WINDOWS MUST BE REPAIRED WITH 72 HOURS
NO SMOKING IN BUILDING
STORE OWNERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
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SENECA
GAMING CORPORATION
December 17; 2013
VIA HAND DELIVERY
The Honorable Byron Brown
City of Buffalo
Room 201 City Hall
Buffalo, New York 14202
lV Update Regarding Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino
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Dear Mayor Brown:
As you know, SGC (and its subsidiary, Seneca Erie Gaming Corporation), together with
the Nation and the City of Buffalo, entered into an agreement in October 2006. That agreement
set forth certain projections and intentions with respect to operation of a permanent Buffalo
Creek. facility. It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of 2013. It has certainly been a
whirlwind year, but we could not be more proud of what has been collectively accomplished at
Buffalo Creek.
This correspondence is intended to provide further updates relevant to our Buffalo Creek
facility, including various aspects of our Employment, Marketing and Development/Construction
accomplishments throughout 2013. We hope you find the content demonstrative of our ongoing
commitment to work with the City to maximize our shared success.
T. OPENING OF THE PERMANENT SENECA BUFFALO
CREEK CASINO
Much has happened since the parties first began discussing the development of an Inner
Harbor casino. Seneca Gaming Corporation, its owner the Seneca Nation of Indians, and the
City have all pressed on despite regional and national economic challenges. This year we
completed the construction of our $130 million permanent Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino facility,
with our grand opening on August 27, 2013.
Construction lasted a total of approximately 13 months. It was completed almost two
months. ahead of schedule. The project produced a total of 600 construction period jobs, with the
construction period itself creating more than $32 million in wages and earnings by the Casino's
development,
`1.
The Honorable Byron Brown
December 17, 2013
Page 2 of 11
Today, we have more than 390 current team members working in downtown Buffalo,
with an annual payroll of more than $52 million. As a company, Seneca Gaming Corporation
spends more than $100 million annually with local vendors and suppliers of all sizes, supporting
thousands of jobs Arid expanding our economic reach deep within Buffalo and the larger Western
New York community.
Partnerships have been — and will continue to be — essential to the success of this project.
We would like to take this opportunity to once again express our gratitude to the City and its
various departments involved in supporting this project from a professional and collaborative
standpoint. We greatly appreciate the City's, neighborhood's, community organizers' and
business members' time and efforts. The partnerships that have been established will continue
well on into the future.
Suffice it to say, the new Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino will complement the many
outstanding nightlife options that Buffalo offers and will further enhance the visitors' experience
in downtown Buffalo. Guests are now enjoying 808 of the latest slot machines and 18 table
games. This period marks the first time in Buffalo's history that games like blackjack, roulette
and craps are available downtown. It's a thrilling time and one that we are enjoying not only
with our guests but also with the community at large.
II. EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS
The Seneca Gaming Corporation (SGC) remains committed to employing City of Buffalo
residents, minorities and women at our Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino. Over the past year, SGC
has held numerous publically advertised Job Fairs within the Buffalo and surrounding
communities to recruit and hire Buffalo -based residents, minorities and women. Examples of
various Job Fairs include:
• SBCC Native American Community Career Fair
Saturday, February 23`
10am to 3pm
Native American Community Services (MACS)
1005 Grant St., Buffalo, NY 14207
• SBCC Virtual. Job Fair
March 1" — March 31
SenecaCasinos.com
• SBCC Career Fair
Saturday, March 16'
10am to 4pm
Burt Flickinger Athletics Center, ECC City Campus
21 Oak Street, Buffalo NY 14203
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• SBCC Dealer Job Fair
Wednesday, April 10
11:00 am to 3:00 prn
ECC City Campus
121 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
• SBCC F &B (Front of House) Job Fair
Wednesday, May 8 t '
11 am to 7pm
ECC City Campus
121 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
• SBCC Front of House Job Fair
Saturday, May 18
loam to 3pm
ECC City Campus
121 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
• SBCC F &B (Back of House) Job Fair
Wednesday, June 12
11 am to 7pm
ECC City Campus
121 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
Actual employment percentages of Buffalo residents, minorities and women nearly meet
and typically exceed intentions and goals discussed in 2006. Highlights include (as of December
1, 2013):
• Total Em to ees: 432 total employees compared to 66 total employees from last year
• Percents a minor i : 44.68% (193 of 432 total employees) compared to "at least 25 %"
goal f rom 2006
• Percentage women 48.84% (211 of 432 total employees) compared to "at least 8 %"
goal from 2006
• Percentage resident in Buffalo 43.75% (189 of 432 total employees)
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In the same spirit, SGC publically advertised and held a series of vendor fairs /tradeshows
throughout the past year to foster new and ongoing vendor partnerships. The tradeshows gave
local companies of all sizes the opportunity to introduce their products and services to the
Corporation and to learn about various business opportunities. Local businesses were invited to
participate in the vendor tradeshows at no cost. They were invited to set up booths and to
prequalify to do business with the Corporation. Many of the partnerships built throughout the
tradeshows led to direct work with the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino, including some of the food
vendor partnerships with the Casino's restaurants. This is another way that the Corporation
contributes to the local job market, directly and indirectly.
Looking ahead and well beyond the expectations originally set out in the Fulton Street
Agreement, SGC projects that $170 million in direct and indirect spending with local companies
will result from the procurement of goods and services for the permanent Seneca Buffalo Creek
Casino. We expect to continue our efforts and to achieve similar success as we move forward.
II. MARKETING HIGHLIGHTS
With the opening of our permanent facility, we expect to entertain more than 3.5 million
visitors per year — further expanding our contributions to the growth and vitality of the Inner
Harbor and the success of the City. Marketing of the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino experienced
a dramatic step forward with the late August, 2013 grand opening of the new permanent Casino.
The introduction of the new Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino sparked a Grand Opening marketing
effort and a new approach for marketing the City and the Casino going forward. Highlights of
2013 include:
Ongoing efforts to increase patron growth outside the City of Buffalo, such that:
• Almost 75% of Seneca Casinos email marketing is now targeted to patrons living more
than 10 miles from the facility (93,000 emails); approximately 8.5% of total 2013 new
Buffalo Creek player's club sign -ups were from Canada
Advertising efforts to draw more Canadian visitors to the City of Buffalo, include:
• The Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino webpage profiles a Things To Do page
ht W://www senecabuffalocreekcasino .com/things -to -do featuring Local Attractions,
Stay, Sports, Dining, Entertainmcnt/Nightlife, Shops plus links to Visit Buffalo Niagara
and Niagara USA webpages; notably, over 40 area business are profiled on these pages.
• Placement in Crossings, a lifestyle magazine dedicated to Canadian travelers whose
itineraries include frequent border crossings (currently in market).
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• Placement in Niagara Today, a consumer lifestyle magazine distributed to mid -to -high
income households in the Niagara Region, Canada (the winter edition).
• Placement in The view, an alternative weekly newspaper in Hamilton, Ontario that mixes
news and entertainment (currently in market).
• Placement in Over 50 and Loving It! - The Seniors Review, a Niagara region publication
devoted to issues of life and living important to readers in the prime of their lives
(currently in market).
• Co -op advertising campaign partnership with the Buffalo CVB (Visit Buffalo NY) to
package and promote "Everything to Do" in the city of Buffalo and its surrounding area.
• 15 second video placement plus scrolling events ticker in hotel in -room television
advertising, that includes coverage in 8 major hotel brands located in Niagara Falls (over
2,600 hotel rooms).
• Ad placement in 5 local publications in the Niagara Region including: Niagara Falls
Review, St. Catharines Standard, Welland Tribune, Fort Erie Times and Pelham News (in
market).
• 30 second radio spots on 5 stations that cover the Niagara Region and spill into the local
U.S. market including; 97.7 HTZ -FM, 105.7 CHRE -FM, 105.1 CJED -FM, 91.7 GIANT -
FM and 95.3 CING -FM (in market).
• introduced email marketing to 25,000 Seneca Players Club members who reside in
Canada, within 75 miles of the Canada/U.S. border.
• Broad -based Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino advertising through regular inclusion in the
Seneca Niagara monthly direct mail newsletter and monthly email newsletter:
• Distribution to more than 117,000 Seneca Players Club members who reside within a
mailing area radius covering the province of Ontario (including Toronto), Canada, along
with areas of central and western New York, western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio.
• Distribution of a monthly email newsletter to more than 125,000 email addresses.
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• Billboard Advertising: Billboards located near highway exits for the Casino are utilized
and are to assist visitors and /or infrequent guests in easily accessing the property or to bring
awareness that a new casino is now open in downtown Buffalo. Locations include (start date
in parenthesis):
1 -190 Niagara St. Ext @ Hamburg St. (101112012)
S/S 1 -190 @ 475 Louisiana (101712013)
Elm St. Corner Swan F/S (911612013)
441 Louisiana St. Near Perry St. F/S (41112013)
441 Louisiana St. Near Perry St. FIN (1213012013)
235 Delaware Avenue Corner Chippewa F/N (7/1/2013)
3510 McKinley and Milestrip Rd. (4/l/2 013)
EIS Fuhrmann Blvd @ 22 Simon (512712013)
Bailey Ave. @ Buffalo Creek F/S (41112013)
147 Niagara St F/S (71112013)
• Online web banner advertising is targeted to increase traffic and build brand
awareness:
• Banner Ad Placement in the Niagara Region, Buffalo and Rochester
• Facebook Ad Placement in the Niagara Region, Buffalo and Rochester
• Google AdWords I Bing I Yahoo! Placement in the Niagara Region, Buffalo and
Rochester
• Of equal importance, is our goal to stimulate increased visitors to the Buffalo area and
to share those business opportunities with our Buffalo neighbors through strategic
partnerships:
• We have doubled our sign up free slot play bonus from $10 to $20 to draw more patrons
to the downtown area.
• Those who come to the City for dinner and a game /show, are encouraged to stay in
Buffalo longer and to make a night of it. For example, after attending a sporting event or
concert at downtown Buffalo venues including First Niagara Center, Coca Cola field and
Shea's Performing Arts Center, visitors can present their ticket stub to receive free slot
play at Seneca Buffalo Creek. This program is currently promoted through newsprint and
radio ads in the Buffalo market, the Niagara Region and Canada. It is designed to be
inclusive, inviting visitors to enjoy all that the City of Buffalo has to offer.
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• Another inclusive program that is designed to highlight Buffalo's local businesses is the
Dining. Gift Card program. Seneca Player's Club members can exchange their points
earned from gaming at any Seneca Casinos property for Dining Gift Cards from various
Buffalo establishments including Duff's Wings, Franco's Pizza, Charlie the Butcher, Ilio
DiPaolo's and Chrusciki Bakery. Point exchanges takes place at the Seneca Buffalo
Creek Player's Club booth.
• Seneca Buffalo Creek has initiated meetings with neighboring hotels and is developing a
hotel partnership program whereby downtown Buffalo hotels can purchase free slot play
vouchers at a discounted rate which the hotels may include with their offerings and sell as
an entertainment package to prospective travelers. The goal is to implement in Q1 of
calendar year 2014. In the meantime, hotel rooms at these neighboring hotels have been
booked where guests from other Seneca Casino locations have asked for a night out in
Buffalo.
• Radio promotional giveaways and contests will continue to be coordinated with radio
stations to maximize exposure for Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino and the downtown area.
To draw interest from Canadian customers, promotional packages will include "other
Buffalo" elements such as Walden Galleria Shopping and Buffalo Dining (scheduled to
be in market in December 2013).
III. DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
Design, development and construction activities both on the Seneca Buffalo Creek
Territory and within the surrounding neighborhood, serve as the year's capstone. Highlights
include the following:
New Permanent Casino Design and Construction. Recall that the nationally recognized
casino and hospitality architectural firm Hnedak Bobo of Memphis, Tennessee was retained
by the Corporation to design the new Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino. As of this date, the
casino and parking garage are complete; the only remaining construction is completion of the
site work in the footprint of where the old temporary casino was located. Work on those
elements which include the Porte Cocherc, internal roadways, a VIP and valet parking lot,
and a signature landscape element known as the Seneca walk, is well underway and
depending on favorable weather is scheduled to be complete by the end of the year.
o Integration with Local Communit . The new design, while smaller than the project
proposed in 2008, is visually striking and has been purposefully planned to
complement and fit into the surrounding neighborhood. Significant care has been
taken to ensure that the project becomes an integral (not isolated) part of the local
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community, and great effort has been made in planning the site to promote attractive
and ready access to other developments and businesses in the surrounding area.
o - Coiffplementary to Neighboring Businesses With its close proximity to the Erie
Canal Harbor Development, entertainment venues such as the First Niagara Center,
Coca Cola Field and other local businesses in downtown Buffalo, the development
has been designed to be complementyU complement rather than competitive to the other
businesses and attractions in the surrounding community. As a case in point, the food
and beverage amenities offered by Buffalo Savors Grill and BC Cafe within the
Casino showcase several famous Buffalo branded dishes that will not only be
attractive to local residents but be reflective of what Buffalo has to offer to those
traveling in from outside the area: McCullagh Coffee, chicken wings from Duffs
Famous Wings, Charlie the Butcher beef-on-week, Ilio DiPaolo's Italian favorites
such as sandwiches and family- recipe sauces, Franco's Pizza, Chruseiki Bakery's
desserts and pastries, and Sweet Melody's gelato. We also feature hometown beer
taps and highlight local professional football and hockey teams in our signature
hockey and lacrosse thorned Stixx Sports Bar.
• Contributions to the City & Neighborhood. The basic program and layout of the Casino
has been designed in consultation with our neighbors and with a concerted effort to
seamlessly integrate our longstanding, historical relationships with one another.
o A Foot in Both Worlds Extensive landscaping and streetscaping in and around the
site, and in particular the Seneca Walk landscape feature at the corner of Michigan
and Perry, pay homage to the history and culture of the Seneca Nation and welcome
new guests into our experience.
o Consideration for Environment; Responsible Con struction Activities Construction
activities commenced in March of 2012 when the steel from the original construction
site was carefully dismantled to make way for the new design. That activity is
redolent of the fact that the design was carefully planned to make maximum use of
the site preparation, site development, piles, foundations, utility and infrastructure
improvements that were already in place when construction of the original casino was
halted in the fall of 2008.
o Infrastructure Improvements Importantly, both on and off -site infrastructure design
and construction were undertaken and completed with the input of the City of Buffalo
public works and engineering departments. All of the City's comments and requests
were incorporated into the design and the final construction documents were
submitted to the City of Buffalo for final approval. Construction related to the off -
site infrastructure started immediately upon approval by the City and all of the work
is complete with the exception of the Seneca Walk landscape, which is a feature
element that is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year. Some, although
certainly not all, of the improvements include:
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■ Installation of an on -site, below -grade storm water detention system to handle
storm water flows, which benefits the City by alleviating Consent Order issues
the City has with the USEPA related to the use of combined sewers in the
downtown area
■ New water main and sanitary sewer extension, which the Corporation
constructed down Marvin Street and a new sanitary sewer extension on
Marvin Street that extends east down Fulton Street to a sanitary manhole at
the intersection of Fulton and Chicago Streets
t Complete reconstruction of Marvin Street between Perry and South Park.
Reconstruction including the roadway, curbs, sidewalks and landscaping on
both sides of the street; a section of Fulton Street that ties into Marvin Street
was also reconstructed when it was discovered it was in very poor condition
■ The roads and intersections immediately bordering the site (Michigan, Perry,
Marvin and South Park) were all milled and overlayed with new paving by the
Corporation; the improvements also incorporated new turning lanes and signal
adjustments as recommended by the traffic study that was conducted by the
Corporation and reviewed and approved by the City
In addition to the roadway improvements, construction of new sidewalks and
curbs as well as streetscaping and lighting was undertaken around the
perimeter of the Buffalo Creek Casino site. In order to ensure it coincided
with the City's long term goals and standards, the design was developed in
close consultation with the City's public works and engineering departments.
The new wide sidewalks, landscaping, trees and lighting were designed not
just to improve the aesthetics of the casino and surrounding neighborhood, but
to greatly improve safety and walkability of the neighborhood in general and
encourage the pedestrian connection of the casino to the other local
development initiatives that are currently ongoing.
At the request of the Common Council, improvements were also made to the
sidewalks that are on the opposite sides of the street to the Casino;
improvements mirrored those on the Casino side of the street and included
sidewalk repair, installation of attractive street lighting and installation of
trees at appropriate locations
■ Landscaping and beautification will continue to be incorporated into
surrounding areas when the Corporation completes construction of the Seneca
Walk that is a signature landscape element at the corner of Michigan and
Perry; that work is scheduled to be complete by the end of the year
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• $1 Million Commitment to Inner Harbor Community Development. Significant
outreach has and continues to take place within the local community and brings integration
and improvements beyond the Casino footprint. Last year, the Seneca Buffalo Creek
Community Development Fund Advisory Committee ( "Committee ") awarded $1 million to
support 17 organizations, businesses and community groups with community development,
beautification, lighting, infrastructure and other improvement projects in the neighborhood
surrounding the Buffalo Creek Territory.
o The initiative, conceived by the Seneca Nation and funded by the Seneca Gaming
Corporation, created an advisory committee comprised of members of the Nation, the
Corporation and many community and business leaders who identified and sponsored
a myriad of streetscape, beautification, and forward - looking planning projects in the
Inner Harbor area. The Grant program's goal was to immediately assist with
residential, commercial, area attractions and overall beautification and safety
enhancements in this section of Buffalo. Grants funded fifteen (15) residential
property and four (4) commercial property improvements in the Old First Ward. Two
(2) long standing commercial businesses, Chef s and Dodman Company made
exterior fagade enhancements and improvements to pedestrian and vehicular safety.
Re -Tree of Western New York replanted trees that were destroyed by the October
2006 snow storm. Other vital attractions such as the Waterfront Memories Museum,
the Historic Edward M. Cotter Fireboat, Buffalo Scholastic Rowing Association
Center and a public bicycle program were given financial support by the grant
program. Funds were also granted to develop critical plans such as the Commercial
Revitalization Plan for Perry Choice Neighborhood and the Cobblestone Connector
Streetscape Design.
o In addition to planning the community projects, the various members of the
Committee were kept apprised and asked to comment on the design of the Casino as
it developed. Their suggestions were considered and where appropriately integrated
into the design. This is especially the case with respect to the site and landscape plan
where many adjustments were made so that the development as a whole would not
merely serve an aesthetic purpose. The site and landscape planning was intentionally
designed to serve as a catalyst for continued urban development in the surrounding
area.
Formation of the Seneca Commission for Economic Development (SCED). Earlier this
year, the Seneca Nation Tribal Council established the Seneca Commission for Economic
Development to help stimulate economic growth —both in the Seneca Nation Territories and
throughout western New York. One of SCED's initial priorities is to engage in economic
development initiatives in the gaming facilities' host communities, including Buffalo.
Governed by a diverse board of commissioners, including Buffalo -area business and civic
leaders, SCED is currently involved in market and feasibility studies to evaluate various
development opportunities.
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December 17, 2013
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We are pleased with the progress to date. It is especially striking when one considers all
that has been invested and accomplished without outside subsidies, tax breaks, or municipal or
state government incentives of any kind. We are very proud of our record of economic impact
and job creation in the past year — for Senecas and non - Senecas alike. We continue to be
appreciative of the City's support, and we look forward to sharing many more future successes
with our neighbors.
Sincerely,
Catherine Walker
President and CEO
cc: SGC Board of Directors
Seneca Nation of Indians
Seneca Commission for Economic Development
Buffalo City Council
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City of Buffalo January 6, 2014
Mayor Byron Brown
Waterfront Common Council Members Darius Pridgen and David Franczyk
Kimberly Trent, Special Events
Joe Mascia, Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority Commissioner
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
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The purpose of this letter is to summarize the concerns and recommendations of the representatives of
Waterfront Village Advisory Committee that consists of the residents from ten (10) Community Associations
(Admiral's Walk, Breakwaters, Gull Landing, Harbour Pointe, Lakefront Commons, Marina Park, Pasquale,
Portside, Rivermist and Waterfront Circle) as well as the Joe Mascia, BMHA Commissioner who resides in and
represents the Marine Drive Apartments, Inc. also located within the Waterfront. Our concerns relate to the
number of events, communication with the Waterfront Community, designated routes and the staffing of the
special events held within the waterfront area.
While the general consensus is that such special events can provide a positive image for the City of Buffalo in
promoting health & wellness, comadarie /community, and promotion of the local waterfront areas, it also comes
with a burden for those who reside or work within the area. Our concerns include the increased number of
events being scheduled each year, the restrictions placed on residents regarding egress or ingress within their
residences or workplaces, facilitation of emergency vehicles or resident medical personnel in fulfilling the need
for emergency access and just as importantly the lack of authority figures such as police at key intersections to
insure needed and safe passage during and after a special event.
For all of the reasons outlined in the above paragraphs, a meeting was held with the various named association
representatives to provide some suggestions to facilitate and improve upon the current process for the approval
and implementation of special events in 2014. Our goal would be to implement recommended changes during
2014 and follow -up with a joint meeting of Community and City of Buffalo representatives at the conclusion of
the 2014 calendar to further enhance the protocol for special events.
In addition, we welcome any suggestions from City of Buffalo representatives, race /event organizers and our
community leaders to solidify this recommendation as a "working model" for future events.
While not listed in priority, the suggestions categorized below are representative of the types of changes that
could be readily incorporated into the proposed "working special event model" such as.....
11 Designated Route Suggestions:
a) Utilize one side of the street for race participants.
b) Provide ingress /egress during the races in particular for emergency vehicles, resident medical
personnel, scheduled airport flights, and other agreed upon pre - scheduled appointments.
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c) Direct racers coming from the Borth to divert from Delaware Avenue to Pearl Street at an appropriat4
re -entry point joining Marine Drive. Enter the waterfront roadway to the Observation Tower beyond
(west) of Marine Apartments. This will allow ingress /egress to /from Lakefront Boulevard and Bingham
Street on to the 1 -190.
d) Dedicate half of Erie Street and Lakefront Boulevard for runners and the other half for motor vehicles.
e) There Is no reason why any event should use Lakefront Boulevard or enter the Waterfront Village
residential areas whose residents have only ONE MEANS OF INGRESS OR EGRESS given the number of
alternative race locations.
f) Provide one exit at Marine Drive east or west end. Do not block both ends of the street.
g) Replace the previously removable barrier posts at each end of the bike path at LaSalle Park entry off of
Lakefront Boulevard. For emergencies only, access to the bike path could be controlled by removing
and replacing the barrier posts prior to and immediately after a special event.
h) Start at the Naval Park and end somewhere else in lieu of starting and ending race in the same area
2) Number of Events Suggestions:
a) Events should be cycled through other neighborhoods -no repeat year after year without some special
significance such as Buffalo Marathon.
b) Limit size of events to an agreeable amount of participants. An alternative site for larger events is the
Coast Guard Base.
11 Staffing of Events Suggestions:
a) Station a police officer at agreed upon key intersections to allow residents to pass through during a race
or special event. Examples: Lakefront Boulevard and Erie Street, Bingham and Erie Streets as it was
noted that when police are stationed at key intersections, the amount of waiting time is minimal.
b) Provide for parking spaces /security under the 1 -190 along Bingham Street the night before the
scheduled event for use by residents.
c) Set up requirements with race organizers as to the number and location of Police in particular at agreed
upon critical intersections. It was evident that volunteer staff for various races lacks an understanding
of the protocol for the management of personnel and /or vehicles during an event.
4) Communication of Events Suggestions:
a) Advise all residents well in advance of the planned 2014 Race /Special Events schedule within the
Waterfront Village and Erie Basin Marina (minimum of 90 days).
b) Provide for a "shortened" time window for ingress /egress from the Waterfront Village. Example: If a
special event starts at 7:00 AM at Delaware Park and its planned route is through the Waterfront
Village, don't close the roads at 6:30 AM when race will not proceed through the area until hours later.
c) Establish a "protocol" for emergency as well as resident emergency personnel such as special
identification.
d) Designate a liaison from the Waterfront Village Advisory Council and Marine Drive Apartments to work
with event organizers and police well in advance of the event.
In closing, the above comments are suggestions that could become the discussion points for the planning of
the 2014 special event schedule with the respective community, race organizers and City of Buffalo
representatives.
We look forward to the opportunity to further enhance the image of the City of Buffalo while accommodating 1
the needs of those residents most often impacted by the special events in creating a working special event
model.
If there are any questions or further information needed, please contact Frank Lysiak, Executive Director, WVAC,
at the above address, cell phone 713 -0029 or e-mail flysiak @aol.com
Thank you for your understanding and support
Sincerely,
Waterfront Village Advisory Council Representatives
CC: Waterfront Village Advisory Council
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for sidewalk patio use
❑ Portable Sign in ROW
❑ Simple Plan Approval
❑ Tree over 4" 4'
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Restricted Use Permit
E) Restricted
Q Other
❑ Check
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❑ Citywide Site Plan
❑ Thruway Sign approval
❑ Subdivisions
Environmental Review
Detail 1. PRIOR REQUIRED APPROVALS
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Comments
❑ N E P A
No Comments
City Survey
PRI OR AP PROVALS
❑ Address Permit
Law Office
Modified Date/Time 09/2012013 15:32
Bflo Arts Commission
❑ Arts Comm. Approval
City Survey (con't)
❑ Subdivisions
Permit Office
❑ Asbestos Survey
❑ Asbestos Abatement
❑ Special events
L) Bond /Certified check
❑ Assessment Combination
City Engineering
Common Council
❑ Admin OfficelApts R4
L) First Insurances Checic
❑Public Works approval
E) Curb Cuts
❑ Beauty Parlor R2
L) Notarized Permission/
for portable sign y ear
p gn one
E) Encroachment
❑ Canopy /Marquee ROW
Lease showing se
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❑ Rodent/Vermin Bait
encroachment
❑ Oversize Trucking
❑ Freestanding Sign
❑ Sewer141Ua #er Cut
Sewer Retention
❑ Plumbers' Cuts
❑ Human Service Facility
❑ Simple Demolition
❑Telecommunication
❑ Street Cuts
❑ Portable Sign in ROW
❑ Simple Plan Approval
❑ Tree over 4" 4'
City Planning
Restricted Use Permit
E) Restricted
Q Other
❑ Check
at
❑ Citywide Site Plan
❑ Thruway Sign approval
❑ Subdivisions
Environmental Review
Preservation Board
L) Preservation District
❑ Zoning Variance
❑ Urban Renewal
❑ S. E. Q. R.A.
❑ N E P A
❑ Contiguous Check
City Survey
❑ Address Permit
Law Office
Water Department
❑ Development
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❑ Insurances Check
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❑ New Water Supply
Total Paid
75.00
50.00
0.00
120.00
120.00
200.00
125.00
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Regular Committees
January 7, 2014
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CIVIL SERVICE
(Bonnie E. Russell, Chairperson)
January 7, 2014
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Appoint Equipment Operator (Prov)(Max)(Campeau)(PW)
(ccp# 30, 12123)
Mrs. Russell moved
That Communication 30 of December 23, 2013, be received and Filed and that the
Provisional' appointment of Jeffrey Campeau, 407 Huntington Ave, Buffalo, NY
14214 at the Maximum Salary of $38,615.00 is hereby approved
PASSED
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Appoint Truck Driver (Temp)(Inter)(Simmons)(PW)
(ccp# 31, 12123)
Mrs. Russell moved
That Communication 31 of December 23, 2013, be received and Filed and that the
Temporary appointment of Christopher Simmons, 606 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY
14214 at the Intermediate Salary of $24,341.00 is hereby approved
PASSED
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ccp# 42, 12123
Mrs.Russell moved:
That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed
ADOPTED
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(Richard A. Fontana Chairman)
January 7, 2014
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Buffalo Water Board - Contract Year 4
ccp# 44, 12123
Mr. Fontana moved:
That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed
ADOPTED
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
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M. Holman -Stop the Violence Coalition Inc. Pursue Lease at 1532 Genesee St
ccp# 43, 09/1'
Fontana moved:
That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed
ADOPTED
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S. Colon - Development of City Funds From JP Morgan Chase Bank
ccp# 90, 09/04
1VIr. Fontana moved:
That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed
ADOPTED
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(Joseph Golombek, Jr., Chairman)
January 7, 2014
NO. 27
Report of Sale — 130 Hawley, 132 Hawley and 134 Hawley (North)(Strat Plan)
(Com #16, Dec 23)
That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council without a
recommendation:
Mr. Golombek now moves that the item be Recommitted to the Committee on Community
Development.
Adopted.
Recommended by the Committee on Community Development
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LEGISLATION
(Christopher P. Scanlon, Chairman)
January 7, 2014
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P. Scholl, Agent, to Use 2190 South Park to Add a Take -Out Restaurant to a Custard Stand in the
South Park Business District (South)(DPIS)
(Item No. 48, C.C.P., Dec. 23, 2013)
Mr. Scanlon moved:
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council with a
recommendation for approval;
That the Common Council hereby approves the application of P. Scholl, Agent, to alter
the use of a custard stand located at 2190 South Park to include a restaurant (take -out only) in the
South Park Business District.
PASSED
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Business District (Nia)(DPIS)
(Item No. 49, C.C.P., Dec. 23, 2013)
Mr. Scanlon moved:
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council with a
recommendation for approval;
That the Common Council hereby approves the application of N. Alhomski, Owner, of
502 Elmwood Avenue to reestablish a restaurant in the Elmwood Avenue Business District.
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Special Zoning District (Del)(DPIS)
(Item No. 50, C.C.P., Dec. 23, 2013)
Mr. Scanlon moved:
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council with a
recommendation for approval;
That pursuant to Section 511 - 561)(1) of the City of Buffalo Code, the Common Council
hereby approves the application of S. Mucino, Owner, of 765 Elmwood Avenue to open an
existing restaurant in the Elmwood Avenue Special Zoning District under new management.
PASSED
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Reappointment of Department Heads Pursuant to §5 -4 of the City Charter (Mayor)
Mr. Scanlon moved:
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council with a
recommendation for approval; and
That the Common Council hereby reconfirms the following mayoral appointments of
department heads, effective January 1, 2014:
• Timothy A. Ball, Corporation Counsel
• James Comerford, Commissioner of Permits and Inspection Services
• Daniel Derenda, Commissioner of Police
• Donna J. Estrich, Commissioner of Administration, Finance, Policy and Urban Affairs
• Kevin Helfer, Commissioner of Parking
o Steven J. Stepniak, Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets
• Garnell W. Whitfield, Jr. Commissioner of Fire
PASSED
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SEAR Negative Declaration Ganson Entertainment(PlanBd)
(Corn 10, Dec 23)
That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council without a
recommendation:
Mr. Scanlon now moves that the item be Received and Filed.
Adopted.
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Agreement for Purchase, Installation and Maintenance of License Plate Readers (Police)
(Item No. 32, C.C.P., Dec. 23, 2013)
Mr. Scanlon moved:
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council with a
recommendation for approval;
That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Buffalo Police
Department to accept the following grants for the installation and utilization of fixed license
plate readers:
COPS TECH GRANT 2008: 20910007 - 474100 -10394
COPS TECH GRANT 2009: 21030006- 434000 -10466
That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of Police to enter into a
contract between the Buffalo Police Department and Federal Signal Corporation for the
installation of fixed license plate readers in an amount not to exceed $219,873.00.
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J. Schenne, PE, Agent, Use 359 Ganson for a Two -Story Steel and Concrete Skating Rink,
Exhibition Hall and offices with Parking in the Buffalo Special Review District (South)(DP1S)
(Item No. 34, C.C.P., Nov. 12, 2013)
Mr. Scanlon moved:
That the above item be, and the same is hereby returned to the Common Council without
recommendation:
That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Departmento f
Permits and Inspection Services, pursuant to Section 511- 67(A)(4) of the City Code, to issue a
restricted use permit to erect a two -story steel and concrete skating rink, exhibition hall and
offices with parking at 359 Ganson Street in the Buffalo Special Review District, subject to the
conditions that the permit holder:
1. Place signage on both Ohio & Michigan Streets to guide the RiverWorks' guests as well
as general public and industrial users to their respective destinations;
2. Implement sufficient security and traffic control at the pond hockey event, including but
not limited to, payment to the City of Buffalo to cover all Buffalo Police Department
overtime costs incurred as a result of the pond hockey event;
3. Provide demonstrable proof that the pond hockey event will have shuttles available at
RiverWorks' sole expense in sufficient quantity and capacity to move the pond hockey
participants and attendees from distant parking areas to the pond hockey event;
4. Ensure that the sidewalks in the area are cleared of snow where determined necessary by
the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to facilitate safe access to the
venue; and subject to the further condition
5. that, if a safety agreement, detailing necessary conditions, procedures and improvements
for the continuation of the restricted use permit beyond the last day of the pond hockey
tournament is not reached with the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, the
restricted use permit shall lapse.
PASSED
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Restricted Use Permit — 75 W. Chippewa (Ell) (City Clk)
(Item No. 35, C.C.P., Dec. 10, 2013)
Mr. Scanlon moved:
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council with a
recommendation for approval;
That the application for a restricted use permit in the downtown entertainment review
district to permit entry of patrons under the age of 21 where alcohol is served at an event to
occur on January 17, 2014 is approved.
PASSED
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(Item No. 36, C.C.P., Dec. 10, 2013)
Mr. Scanlon moved:
That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council with a
recommendation for approval;
That the application for a restricted use permit in the downtown entertainment review
district to permit entry of patrons under the age of 21 where alcohol is served at an event to
occur on January 31, 2014 is approved.
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RESOLUTIONS
January 7, 2014
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RESOLUTION
By: Mr. Golombek
Date: January 7, 2014
Re: Extending the Public Comment Period of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for
the NY Gateway Connections Improvement Project
Whereas: The U.S. Federal Highway Administration and the New York State Department of
Transportation are conducting an Environmental Impact Statement for the NY Gateway Connections
Improvement Project to the U.S. Peace Bridge Plaza in accordance with their responsibilities under the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the New York State Environmental
Quality Review Act; and
Whereas: The public comment period for the 2,083 -page Draft Environmental Impact Statement
for the NY Gateway Connections Improvement Project opened on November 15, 2013 and closes on
January 13, 2014; and
Whereas: Numerous religious and federal holidays fell during the period of November 15, 2013 to
January 13, 2014, restricting the amount of time that many citizens of Buffalo had to review and
interpret the 2,083 pages of technical information contained in the Draft Environmental Impact
Statement; and
Whereas: Significant public controversy surrounds the NY Gateway Connections Improvement
Project, as many citizens of Buffalo and prominent community environmental organizations have
criticized the merits of the project and its impact on the health and welfare of the children and adults
living nearest the project site; and
Whereas: Of the 15,000 residents who live within a one -mile radius of the project site, 69% are
minority, 47% live below the poverty line, and 10% have no English or Spanish language proficiency,
but speak one of over 40 other languages; and
Whereas: Despite the language barrier, the U.S. Federal Highway Administration and the New
York State Department of Transportation have only issued project materials in English and Spanish,
excluding 10% of the entire population from accessing project materials; and
Whereas: The asthma rate among children and adults living nearest the project site is four times
the national average, which multiple peer reviewed university medical research studies attribute to
operations at the Peace Bridge; and
Whereas: Recent media investigations into the NY Gateway Connections Improvement Project
have exposed significant inconsistencies that challenge the integrity of the environmental review
processes being administered by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration and New York State
Department of Transportation for the project; and
Whereas: Denying the public adequate time to review project materials and respond appropriately
under these circumstances would place an unnecessary hardship on a community that has actively
participated in the public process involving the Peace Bridge crossing for over 20 years; and
Whereas: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the New
York State Environmental Quality Review Act, the U.S. Federal Highway Administration and the New
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York State Department of Transportation, respectively, have the authority to extend the deadline for
public comment periods and have done so in the past under circumstances far less complicated than that
which surround this project; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo formally
requests that the U.S. Federal Highway Administration and the New York State Department of
Transportation extend the public comment period for the NY Gateway Connections Improvement
Project to the U.S. Plaza for an additional 45 days, from January 13, 2014 to February 28, 2014; further
publicize the project materials and website, and the community's ability to provide comment; and
perform outreach to the 10% of nearby residents with no English or Spanish proficiency; and
Be it Finally Resolved: That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Administrator Victor M.
Mendez of the U.S. Federal Highway Administration; Commissioner Joan McDonald of the New York
State Department of Transportation; Daniel Street, Robert Davies, and Maria Lehman of the of the New
York State Department of Transportation; Associate Director for NEPA Oversight Horst G. Greczmiel
of the White House Council on Environmental Quality; and Region Il Administrator Judith A. Enck of
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Joseph Golombek, Jr.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE
ON CONIMU iTY DEVELOPMENT.
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RESOLUTION
Sponsors: Mr. Golombek, Jr.
Date: January 7, 2014
Subject: Request investigation by the White House Council on Environmental Quality and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency into the Environmental Review Processes
Undertaken for Peace Bridge Related Projects Since January 1, 2012- Pursuant to
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended; Executive Order 12898
(Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low -
Income Populations); and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Whereas: The U.S. Federal Highway Administration and the New York State Department of
Transpoitation.are conducting an Environmental Impact Statement for the NY Gateway Connections
Improvement Project to the U.S. Peace Bridge Plaza pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969, as amended; and
Whereas: Significant public controversy surrounds the NY Gateway Connections Improvement
Project, as many citizens of Buffalo and prominent community environmental organizations have criticized
the merits of the project and its impact on the health and welfare of he children and adults living nearest
the project site; and
Whereas: Of the 15,000 residents who live within a one -mile radius of the project site, 69% are
minority, 47% live below the poverty line, and 10% have no English or Spanish language proficiency, but
speak one of over 40 other languages; and
Whereas: Despite the language barrier, the U.S. Federal Highway Administration and the New York
State Department of Transportation have only issued project materials in English and Spanish, excluding
10% of the entire population from accessing project materials; and
Whereas: For projects in other communities with fewer minorities and persons living below the
poverty line, the U.S. Federal Highway Administration and the New York State Department of
Transportation have conducted more thorough and inclusive environmental review processes pursuant to
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended; and
Whereas: The asthma rate among children and adults living nearest the project site is four times the
national average, which multiple peer reviewed university medical research studies attribute to commercial
truck traffic accessing the Peace Bridge international border crossing; and
Whereas; The original purpose of the NY Gateway Connections Improvement Project, as stated in and
official project use o flocal streets
s interstate traffic. However, he goal to improve air quality t is no longer
reducing the use f local y
included in the project's stated purpose; and
Whereas: Recent media investigations into the NY Gateway Connections Improvement Project have
exposed significant inconsistencies that challenge the integrity of the environmental review processes being
administered by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration and the New York State Department of
Transportation for the project; and
Whereas: Recent media investigations into a Peace Bridge neighborhood air quality study released )
by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on October 9, 2013 exposed that the
study includes misleading, inaccurate, and incomplete information. The findings of the study were reliedV
upon for the air quality analysis included in the 2,083 -page Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the
NY Gateway Connections Improvement Project, and preliminary findings were used by he U.S. General
Services Administration for the air quality analysis included in their 35 -page Categorical Exclusion
document for the Renovations and Addition to the Commercial Building, Peace Bridge Plaza Project
released on November 15, 2012; and
Whereas: The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, requires that federal agencies
"rigorously explore and objectively evaluate all reasonable alternatives... [and] include reasonable
alternatives not within the jurisdiction of the Lead Agency." There are multiple projects that are underway
or plann for the Peace Bridge, adjacent properties, and other nearby international border crossings. Of the
environmental reviews completed in the last two years pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969, as amended, none have adequately examined cumulative impacts, and in several instances, the
public announcement of projects has been staggered, thereby obscuring the government's responsibility to
conduct a cumulative impacts analyses; and
Whereas: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, the White House
Council on Environmental Quality is responsible for ensuring that federal agencies meet their obligations
under the Act; and
Whereas: Pursuant to Executive Order 12898 (.Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in
Minority Populations and Low - Income Populations), federal agencies must identify and address the
disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of their actions on minority and
low - income populations and provide minority and low - income communities access to public information
and public participation; and
Whereas: Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, discrimination is prohibited on the
basis of race, color, and national origin for programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance;
and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo formally requests
that the White House Council on Environmental Quality and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
investigate the environmental review processes underway or completed since January 1, 2012 by federal
agencies for projects associated with the Peace Bridge international border crossing pursuant to the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, for total compliance with the Act, as well as with
Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and
Low - Income Populations) and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Be it Further Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo formally requests that the
U.S. Federal Highway Administration and New York State Department of Transportation suspend the
Environmental Impact Statement process of the NY Gateway Connections Improvement Project until the
White House Council on Environmental Quality and U.S. Environmental. Protection Agency complete the
above - requested investigation.
Be it Finally Resolved: That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Associate Director for
NEPA Oversight Horst G. Greczmiel of the White House Council on Environmental Quality; Region II
Administrator Judith A. Erick of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Administrator Victor M.
Mendez of the U.S. Federal Highway Administration; Commissioner Joan McDonald of the New York
State Department of Transportation; and Daniel Street, Robert Davies, and Maria Lehman of the of the
New York State Department of Transportation.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE
ON COMMUNITY EVELOPME T
Joseph Golombek, Jr.
North District Councilmember
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00039
Resolution
Sponsor: Michael J. LoCurto
Re: Waive Permit Fees for Olmsted Flurrious! Winter Festival 2014
Whereas, the 0 annual Olmsted Conservancy's Flurrious! Winter festival will be held on Saturday,
February 1 2014 in Delaware Park from gam until 6pm; and
Whereas, This free, family - friendly event celebrates Buffalo winters in a way that encourages the
community to come out and enjoy both spectator and participant sports, including kickball, bicycle,
riding, a quidditch tournament, snow golf and many children's activities, such as coloring and science
demonstrations; and
Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved That:
The City of Buffalo Common Council hereby waives all permit fees associated with holding Olmsted
Conservancy's 4 Annual Flurrious! Winter Festival on February 1 2014 in Delaware Park from 9am to
6pm; and
Be it Further Resolved:
That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
P
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BUDGET AND PERSONNEL AMENDMENT
21— FIRE DEPARTMENT
1135 — FIRE ALARM & TELEGRAPH
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows:
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, relating to 21 -1135 — Alarm & Telegraph
which currently reads:
Fire AIarm Dispatcher $ 75,890
Senior Emergency Services Fire Dispatcher $ 32,618 - $ 54,364
Is hereby amended to read:
2 Fire Alarm Dispatcher $ 75,890
2 Senior Emergency Services Fire Dispatcher $ 32,618 - $ 54,364
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3 -19 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance
is necessary.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, that a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the above - mentioned position,
containing a statement of the duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service Commission,
and said Commission has approved and certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the
appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position
GARNELL W. WHITFIELD, COMMISSIONER OF FIRE AND DONNA J. ESTRICH, COMMISSIONER
OF ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, POLICY AND URBAN AFFAIRS, hereby certify that the above change
is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance of essential services of that department. We
recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing
ordinance.
PASSED
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Corporation Counsel
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COMMISSIONER OF FIRE
DONNA J. ESTRICH
COMMISSIONER OF
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BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT
B'Y'RON W. BROWN
MAYOR
September 17, 2018
Donna Estrich, Commissioner
Administration, Finance, Policy and
Urban Affairs
203 City Hall
Buffalo, NY 14202
Dear Commissioner Estrich:
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GARNELL W. WHITFIELD, JR.
COMMISSIONER
VINCENT R. GUGLIU2+7A
D8puty COMMISSIONER
JOSEPH J. TOMIZZI
I)SPUTY COMMISSIONER
I respectfully request the creation of the new position of "Senior Emergency Fire
Dispatcher" to replace the vacant position of "Dispatcher" in our Alarm Office.
As per our agreement with Local 264 and Local 282, Local 282 positions in our
Alarm Office shall be replaced with civilians in Local 264 upon these positions being
vacated by uniformed 282 members.
Funding for this new position will come from the elimination of the vacant
Local 282 Dispatcher position,
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Garnell W. Whitfield, Jr.
Commissioner of Fire
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BY: Ms. RUSSELL
BUDGET AND PERSONNEL AMENDMENT
55— PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
1151 — LICENSES & PERMITS
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows:
That part of Section 1 of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, relating to 65 -1151— Licenses & Permits
which currently reads:
Typist $ 30,507 - $ 33,526
Is hereby amended to read:
Senior Account Clerk Typist $ 31,418 - $ 36,079
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3 -19 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance
is necessary.
IT IS IIEREBY CERTIFIED, that a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the above - mentioned position,
containing a statement of the duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service Commission,
and said Commission has approved and certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the
appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position
JAMES W. COMERFORD, COMMISSIONER OF PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS AND DONNA J.
ESTRICH, COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, POLICY AND URBAN AFFAIRS,
hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance of essential
services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective
amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
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AMES W. COMERFOI.
COMMISSIONER OF PERMITS &
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BY: Ms. RUSSELL:
BUDGET AND PERSONNEL AMENDMENT
01— LEGISLATIVE
1014 — COMMON COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE #13
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows:
That part of Section 1 of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, relating to 01— Legislative, 1014 — Common
Council Legislative #13, which currently reads:
1 Senior Legislative Assistant $ 46,083
1 . Legislative Assistant $ 41,163
Is hereby amended to read:
Senior Legislative Assistant
Assistant Legislative Aide
$ 46,083
$ 27,018
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3 -19 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance
is necessary.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, that a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the above - mentioned position,
containing a statement of the duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service Commission,
and said Commission has approved and certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the
appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position
BYRON W. BROWN, MAYOR, GERALD CHWALINSKI, CITY CLERK, AND DONNA J. ESTRICH,
COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, hereby certify that the above change is necessary
for the proper conduct, administration and performance of essential services of that department. We recommend
that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
This Amendment is to be effective January 20, 2014.
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GERALD CH INS
CITY CLERK
DONNA J. ESTRICH
COMMISSIONER OF
ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, POLICY
& URBAN AFFAIRS
Estrich,Donna
From:
Lehner,Christine
Sent:
Monday, December 30, 2013 1:32 PM
To:
Estrich,Donna
Cc:
Chwalinski, Gerald
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Budget Amendment
Please prepare a Budget and Personnel Amendment for Councilmember 13
From 10114001 411001
1 Legislative Assistant
$41,163.00
1 Sr Legislative Assistant
$46,083.00
To 10114001 411001
1 Sr Legislative Assistant
$46,083.00
1 Assistant Legislative Aide
$27,018.00
This change should be effective January 20, 2014.
Chris Lehner
Sr. Council Clerk
City Clerk's Office
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RESOLUTION
Sponsors: Christopher P. Scanlon
Date: January 6, 2414
Subject: Waive Park Building Use Fee for Monthly South Buffalo Coalition Meetings
at Tosh Collins Community Center
WHEREAS, Chapter 175 of the Code of the City of Buffalo establishes a schedule of fees that
are to be charged with respect to licenses, permits, and activities required or regulated under the
provisions of various chapters of the Code; and
WHEREAS, The South Buffalo Coalition Meeting is a monthly meeting that gives South
Buffalo Block Club Leaders, civic organizations, A- District Community Police Officers, and
elected officials the opportunity to come together and discuss issues pertinent to quality of life in
the South District; and
WHEREAS, These meetings are held the final Monday of every month at Tosh Collins
Community Center; and
WHEREAS, The South Buffalo Coalition is not for profit and greatly benefits the South
Buffalo community as a whole; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo respectfully requests Department of Public
Works, Parks, & Streets waive the Park Building Use fee for all of the South Buffalo Coalition
meetings scheduled in 2014; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
That the City Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Department of
Public Works.
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By: Mr. Smith
Council Member Golombek Excused From Council Meeting
RESOLVED:
That Council Member Joseph Golombek, Jr., be and hereby is excused from
attendance at the Common Council Meeting of January 7, 2014.
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BY: DEMONS 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, 2014, conditional upon the persons so appointed certifying
under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City of Buffalo.
Malcolm Aaron Ertha
Total: 1
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BY: DEMONE A SMITH
Appointments
Commissioner of Deeds
That the following person(s) are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending
December 31, 2014, conditional, upon the person so appointed certifying under oath to their
qualifications and filing same with the City Clerk.
Linda M. Bain
Samantha Bobeck
Robert Brandon
Robert Davidson
Richard Hall
James C. Kennedy
Robert J.McLennan
Shannon Patch
Keina Jackson
Lauren Rivett
Margaret Sinkiewicz
TOTAL: 11
ADOPTED ON 1107114
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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
Committee on Finance
following Civil Service
Committee on Comm. Dev
Committee on Legislation
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 9:45 o'clock A.M.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 10:00 o'clock A.M.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 1:00 o'clock P.M.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 2:00 o'clock P.M.
(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 setup 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.
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Adjournment
On a motion by Mr. Smith, Seconded by Mrs. Russell, the Council adjourned at
GERALD A. CHWALINSKI
CITY CLERK
January 7, 2014