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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-0609NO. 12 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO JUNE 9, 2015 MAYOR Hon. Byron W. Brown COMPTROLLER Mark J. F. Schroeder COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL ELLICOTT DISTRICT DARIUS G. PRIDGEN PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE NIAGARA DISTRICT DAVID A. RIVERA MAJORITY LEADER MASTEN DISTRICT DEMONE A. SMITH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS RICHARD A. FONTANA - LOVEJOY DAVID A FRANCZYK - FILLMORE JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR. — NORTH MICHAEL J. LO CURTO — DELAWARE RASHEED N.C. WYATT- UNIVERSITY CHRISTOPHER P. SCANLON -SOUTH REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: Rasheed N.C. Wyatt - Chairman, Richard A. Fontana, David A. Rivera, Demone A. Smith- Members CLAIMS COMMITTEE: David A. Rivera Chairman, Joseph Golombek, Jr., Michael J. LoCurto, Rasheed N.C. Wyatt - Members COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Joseph Golombek, Jr., Michael J. LoCurto, David A. Rivera, -, Christopher P. Scanlon, Rasheed N.C. Wyatt - Members FINANCE COMMITTEE: Richard A. Fontana, Chairman, Michael J. LoCurto, David A. Rivera, , Demone A. Smith, Rasheed N.C. Wyatt- Members. LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Christopher P. Scanlon, Chairman, David A. Franczyk, Joseph Golombek, Jr., David A. Rivera, Demone A. Smith, - Members. RULES COMMITTEE: Darius G. Pridgen, Chairman, David A. Rivera, Demone A. Smith - Members SPECIAL COMMITTEES BUDGET COMMITTEE: Demone A. Smith, Chairman, Joseph Golombek, Jr., David A. Rivera, Christopher P. Scanlon, - Members EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Demone Smith, Chairman, Joseph Golombek, Jr., , Christopher P. Scanlon, Rasheed N.C. Wyatt- Members MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE: Demone Smith Chairman, Joseph Golombek Jr., David A. Rivera, Rasheed N.C. Wyatt— Members POLICE OVERSIGHT: Joseph Golombek, Jr., Chairman, David A Franczyk, David A. Rivera, Christopher P. Scanlon — Members PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Chairman, Christopher P. Scanlon, David A. Franczyk, Michael J. LoCurto, David A. Rivera, - Members WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Chairman, Christopher P. Scanlon, David A. Franczyk, Joseph Golombek, Jr., Demone A. Smith - Members INVOCATION PLEDGE TO FLAG DATE JUNE 9, 2015 **FINAL** MAYOR 1118- A. Refunding Bond Resolution 2005 -A, 2005 -B, 2006 -A, 2006 -B, 2207 -A COMPTROLLER 1134- 15A Certificate of Necessity - Butler Park Restoration R &F PUBLIC WORKS 1135- 16. Authorization for Amendatory Agmt for Park and Facility Mngt Btwn COB And Bflo Olmsted Parks and Conservancy APP 1136- 17. Change in Contract Coca Cola Field Mechanical Upgrades(Fill) APP 1137- 18. Change in Contract Replacement of Streetlights Citywide(Corrected Acct)_APP 1138- 19. Change in Scope Restoration of Monuments Worchester Eisenbrandt City Wide APP 1139- 19A Emergency Purchase -2 Commercial Pumps APP 1140- 20. Permission to Engage Services of Consulting Engineer for Wtr Distr System Improvements- Various Locations APP 1141- 21. Permission to Hire Consultant Broadway Market Commercial Kitchen Business Incubator(F 1142- And 2007 -B Outstanding Bonds R &F MAYOR — EXECUTIVE 1119- 1. Cit Serv- Submission of Monthly Report June 2015 R &F 1120- 2. Strat Plan- Disposition of Real Property Downtown Entertainment Dist Ph 1 APP 1144- 639 -643 Main and 628 Washington Transfer Market Arcade Complex CD 1121- 3. Strat Plan- Disposition of Real Property 245 Dearborn to Black Rock Riverside Proj Phase 3 (Corr Acct) — Neighborhood Housing Service Inc. 21 S Ryan to Matt Urban Human POLICE Services Center of WNY CD 1122- 4. Strat Plan- Evergreen Lofts Supportive Apts, PILOT Project CD 1123- 5. Strat Plan- Report of Sale 217 & 231 Brinkman(Lov) APP 1124- 6. Strat Plan- Report of Sale 509 Broadway(Ell) APP 1125- 7. Strat Plan- Report of Sale 37 Dart(North) APP 1126- 8. Strat Plan- Report of Sale 428 Emslie(Ell) APP 1127- 9. Strat Plan- Report of Sale 5 Kane(Ell) APP 1128- 10. Strat Plan- Report of Sale 50 Landon(Ell) APP 1129- 11. Strat Plan- Report of Sale 713 Northampton(Masten) CD 1130- 12. Strat Plan- Report of Sale 51 Norway Park(Ell) APP 1131- 13. Strat Plan- Report of Sale 195 & 197 Sycamore, 63 Spruce(Ell) APP 1132- 14. Strat Plan- Request to Accept a $125,000 Grant Award from NYS Energy Research and Development Authority APP 1133- 15. Strat Plan -Urban Homestead Program -Add to List of Eligible PropertiesAPP COMPTROLLER 1134- 15A Certificate of Necessity - Butler Park Restoration R &F PUBLIC WORKS 1135- 16. Authorization for Amendatory Agmt for Park and Facility Mngt Btwn COB And Bflo Olmsted Parks and Conservancy APP 1136- 17. Change in Contract Coca Cola Field Mechanical Upgrades(Fill) APP 1137- 18. Change in Contract Replacement of Streetlights Citywide(Corrected Acct)_APP 1138- 19. Change in Scope Restoration of Monuments Worchester Eisenbrandt City Wide APP 1139- 19A Emergency Purchase -2 Commercial Pumps APP 1140- 20. Permission to Engage Services of Consulting Engineer for Wtr Distr System Improvements- Various Locations APP 1141- 21. Permission to Hire Consultant Broadway Market Commercial Kitchen Business Incubator(F 1142- 22. Permission to Hire Consultant McKinley Monument Architectural Reconstr(Ell) APP 1143- 23. Report of Bids ADA Ramp Improv for Street Resurfacing APP 1144- 24. Report of Bids City Wide Prks Improv Play Court Rehab Proj Phase 3 (Corr Acct) — APP POLICE 1145- 25. 2015 Justice Assistance Grant Program Renewal/Yr 11 APP 1146- 26. Appoint Sr Public Safety Dispatcher(Perm)(4 Step)(Okonczak) CS CORPORATION COUNSEL 1147- 27. Boundary Line Agmt Btwn COB and Village of Angola Re: Bennett Beach 1148- Aka Buffalo Beach 27A Claims Committee Agenda PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS APP CLAIMS 1149- 28. Food Store(New) 268 Amherst St(North) APP 1150- 29. Food Store(New) 278 Trenton(Ell) LEG 1151- 30. Food Store(New) 714 Walden(Lov) APP W /COND 1152- 31. Food Store(New) 881 William aka 389 Fillmore(Fill) APP 1153- 31AA. Mobile Food Truck 241 Prospect Ave - Frituras Sabrosas APP 1154- 31AB. Mobile Food Truck 634 Woodlawn -True Bethel Baptist Church APP 1155- 31A. Mobile Food Truck 70 Richmond Ave -Lloyd Taco Trucks & Catering APP 1156- 31B. Sidewalk Cafe 391 Washington(Ell) APP 1157- 31C. Sidewalk Cafe 1487 Hertel Ave(Del) LEG,CPBD 1158- 32. Used Car Dealer 742 Kensington(Masten) APP COMMUNITY SERVICES 1159- 32A. Request to Approve Contract Time Extension for Bflo Urban League Youthbuild Program and Rapid Rehousing Program APP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 1160- 33. Decisions from Zoning Board Meeting -May 27, 2015 R &F CITY CLERK 1161- 34. Notice of Intention - Renaming of "Squaw Island" to "Unity Island(Ga'nigo:i:you)" R &F 1162- 35. Application for Restricted Use Permit -69 W. Chippewa 6/18/15 APP 1163- 36. Application for Restricted Use Permit -69 W. Chippewa 7/2/15 DENY 1164- 37. Liquor License Applications R &F 1165- 38. Leaves of Absence R &F 1166- 39. Reports of Attendance R &F 1167- 40. Notices of Appointments - Council Interns ADOPT 1168- 41. Notices of Appointment - Seasonal R &F 1169- 42. Notices of Appointments- Temp/Prov/Perm CS MISCELLANEOUS 1170- 43. A. Bainey -Info Re Buffalo Marijuana Act LEG 1171- 44. Bflo Monthly Wtr Bd Report -April 2015 R &F 1172- 45. J. Golombek -Erie County Fire Training Academy High Rise Tower FIRE 1173- 46. J. Golombek -M. Silbak- Concerns Affordable Cable LEG,TELE 1174- 47. S. Hafeez- Concerns Parking on Sweet Avenue LEG,PW,PKG 1175- 47A D. Pridgen- Review and Improve Application Process -Food Trucks LEG 1176- 47B Update on Parking Fees -Erie Basin Marina FIN,COMPT,CC,PW PETITIONS 1177 48. F. Jacobi, Agent, Use 1088 Niagara to Erect a 2 Story Mixed Use Building in the Niagara River Coastal Review District(hrg 6 /16)(Nia) LEG,CPBD 1178- 49. J. Popiela, Agent, Use 1147 Abbott Rd for a Freestanding Sign (hrg 6 /16)(South) LEG,CPBD, ZONING 1179- 50. D. Kunz, Owner, Use 107 Abbott to Re- establish Use of Bar/Restaurant With New Owner(hrg 6 /16)(South) LEG,CPBD 1180- 51. M. Shatzel, Owner, Use 727 Elmwood to Extend Hours of a Rear Patio in The Elmwood Ave Business District(hrg 6 /16)(Del) LEG,CPBD 1181- 52. E. Sexto, Owner, Use 544 Niagara to Re- establish Use of Outdoor Cafe in the Niagara Coastal Review District for New Owner(hrg 6 /16)(Ell) LEG,CPBD 1182- 53. X. Wu, Owner, Use 518 Niagara -New Ownership for an Existing Restaurant in the Niagara Coastal Review District(hg 06 /16)(Ell) LEG,CPBD 1183- 54. E. Rexhepi, Owner, Use 2412 South Park -New Ownership of an Existing Restaurant in the South Park Special Zoning District(hrg 6 /16)(South) LEG,CPBD 1184- 55. M. Roland, Agent, Use 337 Ellicott aka 55 Huron St for Sidewalk Encroachment To Create a Sidewalk Patio to a Brewery/Restaurant(no hrg)(Ell) LEG,CPBD 1185- 56. C. McCarthy, Agent, Use 674 Ellicott -To Create a Sidewalk Cafe in Front of An Existing Restaurant Tavern(no hrg)(Ell) LEG,CPBD 1186- 56AA M. Vaccaro, Owner, Use 1735 Hertel for a Sidewalk Patio(no hrg)(Del)LEG,CPBD RESOLUTIONS 1205- 56A. Fontana Waiver of Fees for Houghton Academy #69 2015 End of School Year Picnic APP 1206- 56B Fontana Delegate the Comptroller the Authority to Invest General Funds into Tax Anticipation Note Issues by W Seneca School Dist 1207- 56C Fontana Transfer in Funds - Butler Park Restoration APP 1208- 57. Franczyk Waive Special Event, Tent Permit Fee and Street Closing Fee for the "UAW -Ford Community Empowerment 2015" Event 1209- 58. Golombek,etc Set Public Hrg Disposition of Real Property BURA 245 Dearborn to Black Rock Riverside Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. 21 South Ryan to Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY ADOPT 1210- 59. Golombek,etc Transfer 245 Dearborn and 21 South Ryan(Pub Hrg 6/23)CD 1211- 60. Pridgen Set Public Hrg Disposition of Real Property BURA 639 -643 Main and 628 Washington Market Arcade Complex Downtown Entertainment District Ph 1 ADOPT 1212- 61. Pridgen Transfer Market Arcade Cinema Complex 639 -643 Main and 628 Washington(Pub Hrg 6/23) CD 1213- 62. Scanlon Refunding Bond Resolution- 2005 -A, 2005 -13, 2006 -A, 2006 -13, 2007 -A, 2007 -B Outstanding Bonds APP 1214- 62A Scanlon FIRM-Pass Assembly Bill A 7895 -An Act in Relation to Authorizing Sean Williams McCabe to File Request for Change of Benefit Coverage With NYS Local Police & Retirement ADOPT 1215- 63. Scanlon Waive Event Fee for the Bishop Timon -St. Jude Lawn FeteAPP 1216- 63A Smith Waive Park Rental, School Picnics APP 1217- 63B Smith Waive Fees for Taking it to the Streets APP 1218- 64. Wyatt Waive Permit Fees for Minnesota Ave Block Medians 2015APP 1219- 64A Wyatt Comm of Deeds -Public Duties ADOPT 1220- 65. Wyatt Comm of Deeds ADOPT SUBMISSION LIST OF COMMITTEE ITEMS FOR THE COUNCIL MEETINGS CIVIL SERVICE 1187- 1. 15 -1026 Com May 26 Appoint Supervising Accountant(Temp)(Inter) (Trigilio Jr)(Compt) APP 1188- 2. 15 -1027 Com May 26 Appoint Supervising Auditor( Temp )(Inter)(O'Donnell)(Compt)APP 1189- 3. 15 -1050 Com May 26 Appoint Intergovernmental Coordinator (Exempt)(Breen)(A &F)APP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1190- 4. 15 -1044 Com May 26 Lodging House License 482 Fillmore(Fill)(EDPI) APP 1191- 5. 15 -1047 Com May 26 Used Car Dealer 247 Masten(Ell)(EDPI) RECOMMIT 1192- 6. 15 -1059 No May 26 M. Kearns -Small Boat Harbor Proposed Parking Fee R &F 1193- 7. 15 -680 Res Mar 31 Transfer of 49 Lawrence Pl(Exc final res)(Rivera) R &F 1194- 8. 13 -95 No July 23 K. Lichus & O- Petition Against Rooming House 723 Prospect R &F LEGISLATION 1195- 9. 15 -1060 No May 26 D. Lettieri, Owner, Use 149 Elmwood to Operate an Existing Rest. and Outdoor Patio Under New Ownership in the Elmwood Ave Special Zoning District(Fill)(Hrg 06/02) APP 1196- 10. 15 -1061 No May 26 B. Siegel, Agent, Use 228 Allen to Convert the Easternmost 1St Floor Uncommitted Tenant Space to a Bar Restaurant in the Allen St Special Zoning District(hrg 06 /02)(Fill) RECOMMIT 1197- 11. 15 -1085 No May 26 J. Felix, Owner, Use 464 Seventh for a Barber Shop in the Niagara River Coastal District(hrg 5/19)(Ell)( 4 15- 970,5/12) APP 1198- 12. 15 -1089 No May 26 Food Store License(New) -454 E. Utica(Ell) (EDPI)( 4 15 -515, 3/17) APP 1199- 13. 15 -963 No May 12 C. Meadows - Concerns Brownfields and Water Lines R &F 1200- 14. 15 -854 No Apr 28 J. Smith, Agent, Use 3268 Main St to Continue Restaurant Under New Ownership in the Transit Station Special Zoning District (Univ)(hrg 515) APP 1201- 15. 15 -855 No Apr 28 B. Green, Agent, Use 1455 Fillmore to Place a LED Ground Sign Accessory To a 1 Story Masonry Church on Private Property (No hrg)(Masten) APP 1202- 16. 15 -536 No Mar 17 O.C. Lopez, Owner, Use 36 Massachusetts -To Place a Driveway on a Vacant Lot and to Place and Use a Concession Trailer for Food in the Niagara River Coastal Review District(Nia)(hrg 3/24) APP W /COND 1203- 17. 15 -315 Com Feb 17 Food Store License Renewals AMENDED Business Name /License Name(EDPI) R &F 1204- 18. 13 -41 Com Nov 26 Food Store(New) -2419 Seneca(South)(EDPI) R &F CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL - BUFFALO TUESDAY JUNE 11, 2015 AT 2:00 P.M. Present — Darius G. Pridgen, Council President, David A. Rivera, President ProTempore, and Councilmembers: Fontana, Franczyk, Golombek, LoCurto, Scanlon, Smith, Wyatt— 9 Absent — 0 On a motion by Mr. Smith, Seconded by Mr. Rivera, the minutes of the stated meeting held on May 26, 2015 were approved FROM THE MAYOR NO. 1118 REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION 2005- A,2005- B,2006- A,2006 -B, 2007 -A, AND 2007 -B OUTSTANDING BONDS As per the BFSA Act, in order to authorize the refunding of all or a portion of various outstanding bonds of the City, I request the approval of the attached Declaration of Need, authorizing the issuance not to exceed $46,000,000. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES NO. 1119 SUBMISSION OF MONTHLY REPORT FOR JUNE 2015 The Office of the Mayor, Division of Citizen Services, hereby submits, for your Honorable Body's review and approval, the monthly reports for the Mayor's Call and Resolution Center for June 2015, as mandated by Section 6 -20(c) of the City of Buffalo's City Charter. This monthly statistical report details the number and nature of inquiries, requests and complaints received. Oswaldo Mestre Jr. Director, Citizen RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING NO. 1120 DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT PHASE 1 639 -643 MAIN AND 628 WASHINGTON TRANSFER OF MARKET ARCADE CINEMA COMPLEX Your Honorable Body is requested to approve the transfer of the Market Arcade Cinema Complex at 639 -643 Main and 628 Washington Street ( "Real Property ") and permission for the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency ( "BURA ") to enter into a Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) with Benchmark Group or an affiliated entity to be formed for purposes of this transaction for the sale of the Real Property. The Real Property consists of three (3) components located at 639 Main Street, 643 Main Street and 628 Washington. The three buildings were constructed as one functionally integrated property. The cinema component of the building consists of a total of approximately 32,891 sq.ft, and seats 1,842. The restaurant component of the building Which is currently leased to Bijou Grille consists of approximately 6,750 sq.ft, and the commercial office space component of the building fronting on Washington Street consists of three floors totaling approximately 4,037 sq.ft. AMC will enter into a lease with Benchmark to operate all eight screens in the complex for first run movies. Benchmark and AMC will improve the existing screens to digital format. AMC will operate the cinema in a manner consistent with the AMC theatre at Maple Ridge. Additional improvements include updates to theatre amenities, office space, facades and mechanicals. It is anticipated that AMC would begin upgrades to the theatre January 2016. As an added community benefit of the project, BURA has required Benchmark to pursue, and all indications are that it will be met, a minority workforce goal of 25 %, a woman workforce goal of 5 %, a minority owned business enterprise (MBE) utilization goal of 25% and a women owned business enterprise— (W. —E) utilization goal of 5% of the project construction cost. Benchmark has agreed to achieve or through business tenants of their project to create 40 full time jobs and give preference to persons residing within the limits of the City of Buffalo when filling employment vacancies or hiring new employees, in accordance with the City's desire to promote development of business within the City of Buffalo and or increase employment opportunities for Buffalo residents. BURA has also required Benchmark to use commercially reasonable efforts to list all new employment opportunities with the Department of Labor, Buffalo Employment Training Center (BETC) and Workforce Investment Board (WIB). The LDA will incorporate a purchase price of $250,000.00 and Planning Board approval. The purchase price is supported by a current appraisal of the property and takes into account the pro forma submitted by Benchmark that estimates improvements to the property of $5,8831866. The BURA Board approved the transfer of the Real Property and gave BURA staff permission to enter into an LDA with Benchmark Group or an affiliated entity to be formed at its meeting of May 28, 2015. The Office of Strategic Planning requests that Your Honorable Body: Approve the transfer of the Real Property to Benchmark Group or any other legal entity to be formed and enter into an LDA and authorizes the BURA Vice Chair to execute any and all necessary documents to effectuate the transfer of the Real Property to be negotiated to finalization and approved as to form by BURA General Counsel; and 2. Authorize pertinent BURA personnel to take such steps and actions and to execute such documents and agreements as shall be necessary to implement and facilitate the sale of the Real Property. Further, please be advised that in accordance with the provisions of Article 15A of the General Municipal Law, it is now necessary for your Honorable Body to set a date for a public hearing, and to direct the publication of a notice of said hearing. In the interest of time and anticipating that Your Honorable Body is willing to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty to prepare a Resolution together with a Notice of Public Hearing for your action. Forwarded separately are the following documents: 1. Resolution setting Public Hearing 2. Notice of Public Hearing 3. Resolution approving proposed transfer of title from the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to Benchmark Group or an affiliated entity to be formed to hold title to the Real Property. After the Public Hearing is held, Your Honorable Body may adopt a Resolution authorizing the disposition of the Real Property. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ONCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 1121 DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY 245 DEARBORN TO BLACK ROCK RIVERSIDE NEIGTIBORTLOOD HOUSING SERVICES, INC. 21 SOUTH RYAN TO MATT URBAN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER OF WNY Your Honorable Body is requested to approve the transfer of 245 Dearborn from the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (Agency) to Black Rock - Riverside Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. for $1.00 and no more and 21 South Ryan from the Agency to Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY for $1.00 and no more. Wells Fargo Bank donated 245 Dearborn, a four unit residential vacant structure, to the Agency. Black Rock Riverside NHS will rehab and sell the house to an eligible first time homebuyer. The structure will be converted to a two family home with one 4 bedroom unit and one I bedroom unit. Upon completion the home will provide an affordable homeownership opportunity to a low to moderate income family and an affordable rental unit for a low income tenant. The Agency has allocated $415,150 in HOME CHDO funds towards the project. Wells Fargo Bank also donated 21 South Ryan, a three bedroom, one bath residential structure to the Agency. Matt Urban will rehab and sell the property to an eligible first time low income homebuyer. The Agency has allocated $239,500 in HOME funds towards the project. Reasonable holding costs incurred by BURA prior to transfer will be paid as acquisition /disposition costs from allocated HOME funds unless BURA determines payment would be prohibited by the project(s) budget. The BURA Board approved the transfer of the 245 Dearborn and 21 South Ryan at its meeting of May 28, 2015. The Office of Strategic Planning requests that Your Honorable Body: 1. Approve the disposition of 245 Dearborn to Black Rock - Riverside Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. and the disposition of 21 South Ryan to Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY or an affiliated entity formed or to be formed to hold title to the properties and transfer the properties for $1.00 and no more each and authorize the BURA Vice Chair to execute any and all necessary documents to effectuate the transfer of the properties to be negotiated to finalization and approved as to form by BURA General Counsel; and 2. Authorize pertinent BURA personnel to take such steps and actions and to execute such documents and agreements as shall be necessary to implement and facilitate the sale of the Real Property. Further, please be advised that in accordance with the provisions of Article 15A of the General Municipal Law, it is now necessary for your Honorable Body to set a date for a public hearing, and to direct the publication of a notice of said hearing. In the interest of time and anticipating that Your Honorable Body is willing to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty to prepare a Resolution together with a Notice of Public Hearing for your action. Forwarded separately are the following documents: 1. Resolution setting Public Hearing 2. Notice of Public Hearing 3. Resolution approving proposed transfer of title from the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to Black Rock Riverside Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. and Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY or an affiliated entity formed or to be formed to hold title to 245 Dearborn and 21 South Ryan respectively. After the Public Hearing is held, Your Honorable Body may adopt a Resolution authorizing the disposition of 245 Dearborn and 21 South Ryan. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 1122 EVERGREEN LOFTS SUPPORTIVE APARTMENTS, L.P. AND ELA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY, INC. PILOT PROJECT Your Honorable Body is hereby requested to approve the attached PILOT agreement between the City of Buffalo, the County of Erie, and Evergreen Lofts Supportive Apartments, L.P. and ELA Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. The proposed Evergreen Lofts Supportive Apartments, L.P. and ELA Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. PILOT project is located at 125 Cherry Street in Buffalo. The project site consists of a !oft /warehouse building and parking lot which spans across several parcels of land. Parcels: 117, 119, 121, 125, 127 Cherry Street, 636, 650 Spring Street and 392 Genesee Street are all contiguous and together they form the project site. The project will re -adapt the Buffalo Trunk Manufacturing Company Building originally built in 1890, into apartments. In 2010 the 5 -story brick building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This currently underutilized structure will be converted into an apartment complex. The proposed Lofts project will provide 50 units of housing to individuals and families who are marginally housed or struggling with homelessness. Of the 50 total units, 15 will be supportive housing units. The services targeted to these specific units are intended to serve clients that need help stabilizing their living situation and will lead to them becoming self- sustaining and functioning members of the community. The above mentioned 15 supportive units will come fully furnished as the residents of these units will be those who were previously homeless and will not be able to provide home furnishings. The Evergreen Foundation of WNY, Inc., will be the support services provider to those tenants who require assistance, will act as property manager, will see to all daily management issues, will see to maintenance issues, will be responsible for rent collections and the execution of lease agreements. Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. will be responsible for all tenant income certifications and other compliance issues and will remain the primary interface between the project and its capital funding agencies, investors and lenders. The amount of the PILOT payments was calculated based upon the City's PILOT policy that provides for payments in the amount of three percent (3 %) of the total income of proposed budget, assuming a five percent (5 %) vacancy. Payments will increase by three percent (3 %) per year for the duration of the 15 -year Pilot. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 1123 REPORT OF SALE 217 BRINKMAN- VACANT LOT NORTH COR ROHE LOT SIZE 30 "X 115" ASSESSED VALUATION: $2,000 (LOVEJOY DISTRICT) REPORT OF SALE 231 BRINKMAN- VACANT LOT 122 N ROHE LOT SIZE 27" X 115" ASSESSED VALUATION: $1,700 (LOVEJOY DISTRICT) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Gregory A. Gauthier and Patricia Dalton- Gauthier, 225 Brinkman Ave, Buffalo, New York 14211 to purchase 217and 231 Brinkman. They intend to use the properties for additional yard space. The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. Mr. and Mrs. Gauthier have agreed and is prepared to pay Two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($2,300) for the subject properties. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 217 and 231 Brinkman to Mr. and Mrs. Gauthier in the amount of Two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($2,300). Mr. and Mrs. Gauthier agree to pay for all closing costs associated with the transfer of title including but not limited to transfer tax and recording fees Mr. and Mrs. Gauthier agree to provide a signed full release and indemnity to the City of Buffalo as to environmental and other matters regarding the property. I am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, dated June 2, 2015, be received and filed; That the offer from Gregory A. Gauthier and Patricia Dalton- Gauthier, 225 Brinkman Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14211, in the amount of Two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($2,300.00) for the purchase of 217 Brinkman and 231 Brinkman be and hereby is accepted; and That the purchasers agree to pay for all closing costs associated with the transfer of title including, but not limited to, transfer tax and recording fees; and that the purchasers agree to provide a signed full release and indemnity to the City as to environmental and other matters regarding the property; and That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 1124 REPORT OF SALE 509 BROADWAY -VACANT LOT 110 E MORTIMER LOT SIZE: 26'X 125" ASSESSED VALUE: $2,300 (ELLICOTT DISTRICT) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Ahmed Saleh, 272 East Ferry Street, Buffalo, New York 14208 to purchase 509 Broadway Avenue to build a gas station and convenience store. Mr. Saleh has provided proof of financial ability to complete the project. The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale of these properties. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. A market analysis performed by the Division of Real Estate showing similar sales in the area range from Seventy Five Cents ($75) to One Dollar ($1.00) per square foot. Mr. Saleh has agreed and is prepared to pay Ninety Cents ($.90) per square foot for a total of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($2,800) for the above referenced property. He has also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax and recording fees. May 4, 2015 Report of Sale 509 Broadway I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 509 Broadway for the amount of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($2,800) to Mr. Saleh. I am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, dated June 2, 2015, be received and filed; That the offer from Mr. Ahmed Saleh, 272 East Ferry Street, Buffalo, New York 14208, in the amount of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($2,800.00) for the purchase of 509 Broadway be and hereby is accepted; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 1125 REPORT OF SALE 37 DART- VACANT LOT 343 N FOREST LOT SIZE 36'X 132' ASSESSED VALUATION: $4,600 (NORTH DISTRICT) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from William M. and Kathleen C. Hammond, 31 Dart, Buffalo, New York 14213 to purchase 37 Dart. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond intend to use the property for additional green space for their adjacent property. The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. A market analysis performed by the Division of Real Estate showing similar sales in the area range from Seventy Cents ($70) to One Dollar Fifty Cents ($1.50) per square foot. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond has agreed and is prepared to pay Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000), One Dollar ($1.00) per square foot for the subject property. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 37 Dart to Mr. and Mrs. Hammond in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000). Page #2 37 Dart June 2,2015 1. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond agree to pay for all closing costs associated with the transfer of title including but not limited to transfer tax and recording fees 2. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond agree to provide a signed full release and indemnity to the City of Buffalo as to environmental and other matters regarding the property. I am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, dated June 2, 2015, be received and filed; That the offer from William M. and Kathleen C. Hammond, 31 Dart, Buffalo, New York 14213, in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) for the purchase of 37 Dart be and hereby is accepted; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. PASSED AYES - 9 NOES — 0 NO. 1126 REPORT OF SALE 428 EMSLIE- VACANT LOT 90 N PECKHAM LOT SIZE 30'X 124' ASSESSED VALUATION: $1,800 (ELLICOTT DISTRICT) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from James and Mary McKithen, 438 Emslie, Buffalo, New York 14212 to purchase 428 Emslie. Mr. and Mrs. McKithen intend to use the property for additional green space for their adjacent property. The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. A market analysis performed by the Division of Real Estate showing similar sales in the area range from Forty Cents ($.40) to Seventy Five Cents ($75) per square foot. Mr. and Mrs. McKithen have agreed and are prepared to pay One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($1,800), Forty Eight Cents ($.48) per square foot for the subject property. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 428 Emslie to Mr. and Mrs. McKithen in the amount of One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($1,800). 1. Mr. and Mrs. McKithen agree to pay for all closing costs associated with the transfer of title including but not limited to transfer tax and recording fees 2. Mr. and MrsMcKithen agree to provide a signed full release and indemnity to the City of Buffalo as to environmental and other matters regarding the property. I am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, dated June 2, 2015, be received and filed; That the offer from James and Mary McKithen, 438 Emslie, Buffalo, New York 14212, in the amount of One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($1,800.00) for the purchase of 428 Emslie be and hereby is accepted; and That the purchasers agree to pay for all closing costs associated with the transfer of title including, but not limited to, transfer tax and recording fees; and that the purchasers agree to provide a signed full release and indemnity to the City as to environmental and other matters regarding the property; and That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. PASSED AYES — 9 NOES - 0 NO. 1127 REPORT OF SALE 5 KANE- VACANT LOT 67 N SYCAMORE LOT SIZE V X 44' ASSESSED VALUATION: $33 (ELLICOTT DISTRICT) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Loguen Development Corp., 106 Rohr, Buffalo, New York 14211 to purchase 5 Kane. They intend to use the property for additional green space for their adjacent property. The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. A market analysis performed by the Division of Real Estate showing similar sales in the area range from Forty Five Cents ($.45) to Seventy Five Cents ($75) per square foot. Loguen Development Corp. has agreed and is prepared to pay Twenty Dollars ($20), Forty Five Cents ($.45) per square foot for the subject property. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 5 Kane to Loguen Development Corp. in the amount of Twenty Dollars ($20). 1. Loguen Development Corp. agrees to pay for all closing costs associated with the transfer of title including but not limited to transfer tax and recording fees 2. Loguen Development Corp. agrees to provide a signed full release and indemnity to the City of Buffalo as to environmental and other matters regarding the property. I am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. That the above item be, and the above communication from Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, dated June 2, 2015, be received and filed; That the offer from Loguen Development Corp., 106 Rohr, Buffalo, New York 14211, in the amount of Twenty -Five Dollars ($25.00) for the purchase of 5 Kane be and hereby is accepted; and That the purchaser agrees to pay for all closing costs associated with the transfer of title including, but not limited to, transfer tax and recording fees; and that the purchaser agrees to provide a signed full release and indemnity to the City as to environmental and other matters regarding the property; and That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. PASSED AYES — 9 NOES - 0 NO. 1128 REPORT OF SALE 50 LANDON - SINGLE FAMILY 455 E JEFFERSON LOT SIZE: 30'X 142' ASSESSED VALUE: $17,200 (ELLICOTT DISTRICT) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Mishka Wakabongo, 499 West Avenue # 2, Buffalo, New York 14213 to purchase 50 Landon. Mr. Wakabongo will renovate the dwelling for use as his primary residence. He has estimated the cost of renovations to be Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($19,950) that has been reviewed by the Division of Real Estate. Mr. Wakabongo has provided proof of financial ability to complete the purchase and repair • the property. The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale of these properties. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. Mr. Wakabongo has agreed and is prepared to pay Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for the above referenced property. He has also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax and recording fees. June2,2015 Report of Sale 50 Landon I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 50 Landon for the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to Mr. Wakabongo. I am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, dated June 2, 2015, be received and filed; That the offer from Mishka Wakabongo, 499 West Avenue #2, Buffalo, New York 14213, in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for the purchase of 50 Landon be and hereby is accepted; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. PASSED AYES — 9 NOES - 0 NO. 1129 REPORT OF SALE 713 NORTHAMPTON - VACANT LOT 306 W FILLMORE LOT SIZE 36'X 120' ASSESSED VALUATION: $1,200 (MASTEN DISTRICT) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Mr. Valdaz Williams and Alia Williams, 709 Northampton, Buffalo, New York 14211 to purchase 713 Northampton. They intend to use the property for additional green space for their adjacent property. The Office of Strategic Planning -Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. A market analysis performed by the Division of Real Estate showing similar sales in the area range from Thirty Cents ($.30) to Seventy Cents ($70) per square foot. Mr. and Mrs. Williams have agreed and are prepared to pay One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500), Thirty Five Cents ($.35) per square foot for the subject property. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 713 Northampton to Mr. and Mrs. Williams in the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500). Mr. and Mrs. Williams agree to pay for all closing costs associated with the transfer of title including but not limited to transfer tax and recording fees Mr. and Mrs. William agree to provide a signed full release and indemnity to the City of Buffalo as to environmental and other matters regarding the property. am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 1130 REPORT OF SALE 51 NORWAY PARK- VACANT LOT 71 S DODGE LOT SIZE 32'X 100' ASSESSED VALUATION: $1,800 (ELLICOTT DISTRICT) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from MD J Uddin and Zeenat Jehan, 49 Norway Park, Buffalo, New York 14208 to purchase 51 Norway Park. They intend to use the property for additional green space for their adjacent property. The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There -are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. A market analysis performed by the Division of Real Estate showing similar sales in the area range from Thirty Cents ($.30) to Seventy Cents ($70) per square foot. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond has agreed and is prepared to pay One Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($1,900), Sixty Cents ($.60) per square foot for the subject property. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of Norway Park to MD J Uddin and Zeenat Jehan in the amount of One Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($1,900). 1. MD J. Uddin and Zeenat Jehan agree to pay for all closing costs associated with the transfer of title including but not limited to transfer tax and recording fees 2. MD J. Uddin and Zeenat Jehan agree to provide a signed full release and indemnity to the City of Buffalo as to environmental and other matters regarding the property. I am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, dated June 2, 2015, be received and filed; That the offer from MD J. Uddin and Zeenat Jehan, 49 Norway Park, Buffalo, New York 14208, in the amount of One Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($1,900.00) for the purchase of 51 Norway Park be and hereby is accepted; and That the purchasers agree to pay for all closing costs associated with the transfer of title including, but not limited to, transfer tax and recording fees; and that the purchasers agree to provide a signed full release and indemnity to the City as to environmental and other matters regarding the property; and That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. PASSED AYES — 9 NOES - 0 NO. 1131 REPORT OF SALE 195 SYCAMORE- VACANT LOT EAST COR SPRUCE LOT SIZE 21" X 46" ASSESSED VALUATION: $700 (ELLICOTT DISTRICT) 197 SYCAMORE- VACANT LOT 21 NE SPRUCE SPRUCE LOT SIZE 21" X 85" ASSESSED VALUATION: $700 (ELLICOTT DISTRICT) 63 SPRUCE- VACANT LOT 81 S SYCAMORE LOT SIZE 69" X 43" ASSESSED VALUATION: $1,600 (ELLICOTT DISTRICT) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Rev. Bennie Jemison, 199 Sycamore Ave, Buffalo, New York 14204 to purchase 195, 197 Sycamore and 63 Spruce. Rev. Jemison intends to use the property for additional yard space. The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. Reverend Jemison has agreed and is prepared to pay Two Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($2,800) for the subject properties. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 195, 197 Sycamore and 63 Spruce to Reverend Jemison in the amount of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($2,800). 1. Rev. Jemison agrees to pay for all closing costs associated with the transfer of title including but not limited to transfer tax and recording fees 2. Reverend Jemison agrees to provide a signed full release and indemnity to the City of Buffalo as to environmental and other matters regarding the property. I am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, dated June 2, 2015, be received and filed; That the offer from Rev. Bennie Jemison, 199 Sycamore Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14204, in the amount of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($2,800.00) for the purchase of 195 Sycamore, 197 Sycamore and 63 Spruce be and hereby is accepted; and That the purchaser agrees to pay for all closing costs associated with the transfer of title including, but not limited to, transfer tax and recording fees; and that the purchaser agrees to provide a signed full release and indemnity to the City as to environmental and other matters regarding the property; and That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. PASSED AYES — 9 NOES — 0\ NO. 1132 REQUEST TO ACCEPT A $125,000 GRANT AWARD FROM THE NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The City of Buffalo Office of Strategic Planning has applied for and received preliminary approval for a grant of $125,000 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for the City of Buffalo Green Code Implementation Project. The Buffalo Green Code is an important project that will positively impact future development by comprehensively updating the city's antiquated 62 -year old zoning code. With the pending introduction of the Green Code to the Council, the Green Code Implementation Project will help facilitate the transition from the current code by advancing the new zoning code from a set of regulations to a fully functioning development regulatory system. The Implementation Project is a multi- component program to train city staff, planning and zoning board members, elected officials, and community stakeholders on the Green Code; and to develop accessible and user - friendly print and web -based materials to ensure the functionality of the new code. The City is required to provide at least $41,667 in "in kind" services, which will be provided via personnel costs, as the City's cost share for the overall project, which is estimated to have a total cost of $166,667. The Office of Strategic Planning requests that your Honorable Body: 1. Ratify previous grant application steps taken by OSP, and 2. Authorize the Mayor or his designee to enter into an agreement with NYSERDA to receive the grant of $125,000 and further authorize OSP and City personnel to take all such other steps and actions and enter into such other agreements or arrangements as are necessary to observe the objectives and requirements of the NYSERDA grant and as are otherwise consistent with grant funding requirements associated with the NYSERDA grant. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning, dated June 4, 2015, be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and /or his designee to enter into an agreement with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority ( "NYSERDA ") in the amount of $125,000.00 for the City of Buffalo Green Code Implementation Project; and that the Common Council hereby authorizes the Office of Strategic Planning and City personnel to take all such other steps and actions and enter into such other agreements or arrangements as are necessary to observe the objectives and requirements of the NYSERDA grant and as are otherwise consistent with grant funding requirements associated with the NYSERDA grant. PASSED AYES — 9 NOES - 0 NO. 1133 URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM - ADDITIONS TO LIST OF ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES ITEM NO. 12, C.C.P. 2/19/2013 Pursuant to the Urban Homestead Amendment of the Urban Renewal Plan approved by the City of Buffalo Common Council (Item # 127, CCP May 14, 2005; further amended as Item # 119, CCP July 24, 2007; Item # 100, CCP April 27, 2010; Item # 7, CCP November 1,2011 and Item No. 12, C.C.P. 2/19/2013), the Office of Strategic Planning hereby submits a list of properties acquired through In Rein #43, 44, 47 and 48 which are within approved Urban Renewal Areas (URA) and Comprehensive Code Enforcement Areas (CCE). In Rem 46 was previously approved by Your Honorable Body, Item No. 12, C.C.P. 2/19/2013. 1 am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the attached listing of homestead eligible properties within the URA and CCE areas as part of the overall Urban Renewal Plan and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the documents for the transfer of title of the properties to qualified purchasers- Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning, dated June 2, 2015, be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby approves the list of properties, previously submitted by the Office of Strategic Planning on February 19, 2013, acquired through In Rem 43, 44, 47 and 48 of homestead eligible properties, which are within approved Urban Renewal Areas and Comprehensive Code Enforcement Areas; and that the Common Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the documents for the transfer of title of the properties to qualified purchasers. PASSED AYES — 9 NOES - 0 FROM THE COMPTROLLER NO. 1134 CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY TRANSFER OF FUNDS We, Byron W. Brown, Mayor and Mark J. F. Schroeder, Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section §20 -12 of the Charter, that it is necessary that the sum of $ 32,000 be transferred and reappropriated as set forth below: From: 300000106 - 445100 General City Planning $32,000 To: 30322006 - 445100 Butler Park Restoration $32,000 RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS NO. 1135 AUTHORIZATION FOR AMENDATORY AGREEMENT FOR PARK AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BUFFALO AND BUFFALO OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVANCY (DPW) [ hereby submit to your Honorable Body the following Amendatory Agreement between City of Buffalo and Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Inc. for park and facility management of Buffalo's historic Frederick Law Olmsted designed park and parkway system. Please find attached to this communication a copy of the Amendatory Agreement, necessary to maximize services in, and efficient operation of, Buffalo's Olmsted parks. Authorization is hereby requested from Your Honorable Body for this Amendatory Agreement. Thank you for your consideration. 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 June 3, 2015, 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 Amendatory Agreement between the City of Buffalo and Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Inc. for park facility management of Buffalo's historic Frederick Law Olmsted designated park and parkway system. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 1136 CHANGE IN CONTRACT COCA COLA FIELD MECHANICAL UPGRADES & DOOR REPLACEMENT FILLMORE DISTRICT #552 OF 3/18/14 1 hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following change for Coca Cola Field, Mechanical Upgrades & Door Replacement, Cannon Design, C #93001392. 1) This change includes the removal of the scope of design associated Subtract $500.00 with the security office upgrades. 2) This change includes the removal of the scope of design associated Subtract $ 1,000.00 with the loading dock lift. 3) This change includes the removal of the scope of design associated Subtract $ 1,000.00 with the various door upgrades. 4) This change includes the addition of the scope of design for the Add $7,500.00 boiler. 5) This change includes the addition of the scope of design for the Add $2,500.00 supplemental hot water. The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($7,500.00). Summary: Current Contract Amount Amount of this Change Order $ 47,300.00 Revised Contract Amount $ 7,500.00 $ 54,800.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in 38322966 445100 - Buildings. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works Parks and Streets, dated June 3, 2015, be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to execute a Change Order in the amount of $7,500.00 (Original Contract Amount $47,300.00 + Change Order $7,500.00 for a Revised Contract Amount of $54,800.00) for the Coca Cola Field, Mechanical Upgrades and Door Replacement, to Cannon Design, C #93001392. Funds for this work are available in Account #38322966 445100 - Buildings. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 1137 CHANGE IN CONTRACT #93000893 REPLACEMENT OF STREETLIGHTS CITYWIDE GROUP #745 SOUTH BUFFALO ELECTRIC, INC. CORRECTED ACCOUNT ITEM #16 OF CCP 11/24/11 AND ITEM #922 OF CCP 5/12/15:] 1 respectfully certify that this increase to the unit prices approved by the Common Council on 11 /24/11 Item #16 is fair and equitable for the work involved, and respectfully request that Your Honorable Body approve this change order and authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to issue said increase to contract #93000893. The funds are available in accounts 13116006- 443100 and /or an account to be named at a later date. Original Contract: $333,067.00 Previously Authorized Increase: $ 75,515.00 Current Increase in Contract: $ 2,625.56 Total Contract Date $411,207.86 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 June 1, 2015, be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to execute Change Order #2 in the amount of $2,625.86 (Original Contract Amount $333,067.00 + Change Order #1 $75,515.00 + Changer Order #2 $2,625.83 for a Revised Contract Amount of $411,207.86) for the replacement of streetlights citywide, to South Buffalo Electric, Inc., C #93000893. Funds for this work are available in Account #13116006- 443100 and /or an account to be named at a later date. PASSED AYES - 9 NOES — 0 NO. 1138 CHANGE IN SCOPE RESTORATION OF MONUMENTS WORCHESTER EISENBRANDT CITY WIDE ITEM #06 OF 3/19/13 Permission is hereby requested from Your Honorable Body to authorize the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to accept a change in scope for the Worchester Eisenbrandt Monument Restoration contract. This is a no cost change in scope that will adhere to the following changes below: Cleaning of the McKinley Monument: The McKinley Monument will be reconstructed in 2016. Cleaning it prior to reconstruction is not considered standard construction practice. By the nature of the upcoming reconstruction project, most of the monument will be cleaned. Wherever additional cleaning is necessary, it will be added to the reconstruction project. Reconstruction of 6 monuments: The 6 monuments that will be reconstructed are: Giuseppe Verdi (Niagara District) Police Reserve WWI Memorial (Masten District) MLK Jr. Memorial Bust in MLK Jr. Park (Masten District) Municipal Baseball Association. WWI Memorial (South District) War of 1812 Plaque in Delaware Park (Delaware District) Katyn Forest Plaque in City Hall (Ellicott District) I certify that this is fair and equitable for the work involved and respectfully request that Your Honorable Body approve the subject no cost change in scope and authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to approve the change. 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 June 3, 2015, be received and filed; That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to change the scope for the Worchester Eisenbrandt Monument Restoration Contract at no cost increase. The change deletes the cleaning of the McKinley Monument, which will be reconstructed in 2016 and will be cleaned at that time, and includes the reconstruction of the following six (6) monuments: -Giuseppe Verdi (Niagara District) -Police Reserve WWI Memorial (Masten District) -MLK, Jr. Memorial Bust in MLK, Jr. Park (Masten District) -Municipal Baseball Association, WWI Memorial (South District) -War of 1812 Plaque in Delaware Park (Delaware District) • Katyn Forest Plaque in City Hall (Ellicott District) PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 1139 EMERGENCY PURCHASE The Department of Public Works is requesting permission to submit a requisition to the Division of Purchase requesting all format bidding requirement be waived for an Emergency Purchase. We have received written quotes from suppliers and these quotes will be used to make the Emergency Purchase. The loss of these two (2) commercial pumps are detrimental to our water operation. The cost of the pumps are estimated at $14,350.00, and $14,868.00. The pump that is used to dewater our lower varve house that has critical electrical equipment and operational valves that cannot be flooded. The temporary pumps are inadequate for the job and working on manual. Last night's heavy rains burned out another 2" pump. The pump we are replacing is an 8" pump able to handle the large water flows and water leakage. The other pump is used to decant our sludge basin which we are currently in the process of cleaning and are shut down. Due to pump failure, we will not be able to complete dewatering, required maintenance, and sludge removal. This basin is critical for operation and must be place back in service as soon as possible. As Commissioner of Public Works I consider replacement of both of these pumps an emergency to the operation of the water plant. 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 June 8, 2015, be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to submit a requisition to the Division of Purchase requesting all formal bidding requirements be waived for an emergency purchase of two (2) commercial pumps for the operation of the water plant. PASSED AYES — 9 NOES — 0 NO. 1140 PERMISSION TO ENGAGE SERVICES OF CONSULTING ENGINEER FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS -VARIOUS LOCATIONS I respectfully request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to grant permission to hire Watts Engineering for study, design, bid, and construction phase services for Water Distribution System Improvements - Various Locations. The consultant was selected through the RFP process. The funds are available in a Division of Water account 53230786 445100, an account(s) to be named at a later date. 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 June 2, 2015, be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to hire Watts Engineering for study, design, bid and construction phase services for Water Distribution System Improvements - Various Locations. The consultant was chosen through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process. Funds are available in a Division of Water Account #53230786 445100, and an account(s) to be named at a later date. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 1141 PERMISSION TO HIRE CONSULTANT BROADWAY MARKET COMMERCIAL KITCHEN BUSINESS INCUBATOR JOB #1518 FILLMORE DISTRICT Permission is hereby requested from Your Honorable Body to authorize the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to hire BHNT Architects, PC as a consultant to provide architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services for the Broadway Market. The cost for consulting services is estimated not to exceed $42,720.00. The funds are available in an account to be named at a later date. The consultant has been chosen through a Request for Proposal process (RFP). 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 June 3, 2015, be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets hire BHNT Architects PC as a consultant to provide architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing services for the Broadway Market. The consultant was chosen through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. Funds are available in an account to be named at a later date. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 1142 PERMISSION TO HIRE CONSULTANT MCKINLEY MONUMENT ARCHITECTURAL RECONSTRUCTION JOB #1435 ELLICOTT DISTRICT Permission is hereby requested from Your Honorable Body to authorize the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to hire Flynn Battaglia Architects as a consultant to provide architectural services for the McKinley Monument. The cost for consulting services is estimated not to exceed $89,900.00. The funds are available in account #36403606- 445100. The consultant has been chosen through a Request for Proposal process (RFP). 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 June 3, 2015, be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets hire Flynn Battaglia Architects as a consultant to provide architectural services for the McKinley Monument. The consultant was chosen through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The funds are available in Account #36403606- 445100. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 1143 REPORT OF BIDS ADA RAMP IMPROVEMENTS FOR STREEET RESURFAEING GROUP 821 In obtaining these bids for the above mentioned project, I have asked for unit price covering the various items of work and material which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either more or less than the total bid. The following bids were received: Base Bid Base Bid + Unit Price Increase Destro & Brothers Concrete Co. $1,032,350.00 $1,135,585.00 411 Ludington Ave. Buffalo, NY 14206 CVF, Inc. $1,079,967.90 $1,187,964.25 100 Burkhardt Dr. Depew, NY 14043 1 hereby certify that the low bidder for the above project is Destro & Brothers Concrete Company. I respectfully recommend a contract award in the amount of $1,135,585.00 ($1,032,350.00 -Base Bid+ $103,235.00 - 10% unit price increase = 1,135,585.00 - Total Contract Amount) . Funds for this contract are available in #32000006 - 445100, and an account(s) to be named at a later date. The engineer's estimate for this work is $575,000.00 The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the bid received. Under provisions of the General Municipal Law, any of the bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not made by July 5, 2015. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are available upon request. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, dated June 3, 2015, 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 ADA Ramp Improvements for Street Resurfacing with Destro & Brothers Concrete Company, with a total contract amount of $1,135,585.00 (Base Bid - $1,032,350.00 + 10% unit price increase - $103,235.00 for a Total Contract Amount of $1,135,585.00). Funds for this contract are available in Accounts #32000006 - 445100, and an account to be named at a future date. PASSED- AYES - 9 NOES -0 NO. 1144 REPORT OF BIDS CITY WIDE PARKS IMPROVEMENTS PLAY COURT REHABILITATION PROJECT PHASE 3 CORRECTED ACCOUNT NUMBER CCP# 409 OF 03/03/15 1 hereby certify that the low bidder for the above project is Titan Development, Inc.. I respectfully recommend a contract award in the amount $967,715.65 ($879, 741.50 -Total Bid + $87,974,15 -10% unit priee increase -- $967, 715,20 - Total Contract Amount) . Funds for this contract are available in #38404706 - 445100, 35317606 - 445100, 36400116- 445100 and an account(s) to be named at a later date 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 June 3, 2015, 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 City- wide Parks Improvements, Play Court Rehabilitation Project, Phase 3, with Titan Development, Inc., with a total contract amount of $967,715.20 (Base Bid - S879,741.50 + 10% unit price increase$87,974.15 for a Total Contract Amount of $967,715.20). Funds for this contract are available in Accounts #38404706- 445100, 35317606 - 445100, 36400116- 445100, and an account(s) to be named at a future date. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NO. 1146 2016 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM RENEWAL /YR 11 ENTER PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: Item #1452, C.C.P. #14 07/08/2014 The US Department of Justice initiated funding under the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, which combined the Byrne Formula Grants and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Programs (LLEBG). JAG has served as the single funding mechanism for the administration of these grants over the last ten (10) years. This year is the eleventh (11 th ) year of the JAG grant funding, and under this year's grant, the City must partner with the County of Erie and Town of Cheektowaga Police as described below. Regarding the 2015 funding, the Bureau of Justice has certified that the City of Buffalo is in a funding disparity with the County of Erie and therefore we have to submit a JOINT application for the aggregate of funds allocated to this area. The 2015 JAG Award has again been decreased, and by over 13 %. The grant funding for this year that Your Honorable Body is being asked to formally accept totals $265,936 to each participating entity as follows: City of Buffalo: $252,932 Cheektowaga Police: $13,004 Under the 2015 grant fiscal year, for the first time in (10) years, the County of Erie did not receive their own direct allocation of funds. The City and the County of Erie must agree on this criminal justice effort or no one gets the funding. We have successfully negotiated the process by retaining minimal funds for the continued and partial reimbursement of a juvenile prosecutor in the District Attorney's Office, and for Central Police Services' Security Infrastructure Project, which will increase security by adding encryption to all data accessed at the application software level and utilized by all area law enforcement, including Buffalo. Any law enforcement or justice initiative previously eligible for funding under Local Law Enforcement Block Grant or Byrne funding can continue to be funded, as long as it falls within the JAG 2015 program purpose areas. The City's allocation will continue to fund initiatives previously funded under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant: Office of Citizen Services: $72,000 to continue funding the position for the Save our Streets /Clean Sweeps Program; the Department of Community Services will receive a total of $36,000 and will direct these funds to maintain their two youth intervention /prevention programs: Code of Conduct and Anti - Crime. The Buffalo Police funding will include $31,500 to continue partially funding the Juvenile Prosecutor in the District Attorney's Office, $6,500 for Central Police Services security infrastructure project and $106,932, which will augment dedicated overtime activities(gang suppression, large summer events, bike patrols, quality of life selected enforcement details and targeted homeland security protection activities, in addition to, other directed law enforcement patrols). Accordingly, I am requesting that Your Honorable Body: 1. Approve the routine steps that must be taken to prepare the grant funding application for JAG Year 11 for 2015; 2. Authorize the City of Buffalo's acceptance of the $265,936 in grant funding(S13,004 allocated by the Bureau of Justice and must be turned over to the Cheektowaga Police, $31,500 of which will be allocated to the County of Erie to partially fund the Juvenile Prosecutor in the Erie County District Attorney's Office, and an additional $6,500 to fund security encryption for law enforcement systems); 3. Authorize City of Buffalo and Police Department personnel to take such other steps and to enter into such agreements as are necessary or useful in facilitating the acceptance and utilization of the JAG Year 11 2015 grant funding; and 4. Authorize the City of Buffalo to act as fiscal agent for the grant funding for fiscal management, reporting and compliance purposes. This year's application must be submitted by June 22, 2015. The Feds require a governmental review from the "fiscal" agent, which is the City of Buffalo, prior to the submission of this application. We were just recently notified about the submission of this renewal grant application, and in addition, we had to negotiate and come to terms with other partners as part of this complex grant process before we could present this information to your Honorable Body. Again, we must have your approval as we prepare for the acceptance and spending of these funds and respectfully request your approval at the June 9, 2015 Council Meeting, which then gives us time to prepare the required submission documents with regard to JAG's mandatory government review. If you have any questions, please contact Captain Mark Makowski or Maureen Oakley of our Grants Section at 851 -4475. Justice Assistance Grant Program Renewal 2015 - Year 11 (Police) Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of Police, dated June 1, 2015, be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of Police to accept a grant on behalf of the City of Buffalo totaling $265,936.00 from the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program which will be distributed as follows: City of Buffalo - $252,932.00 and Cheektowaga Police - $13,004.00. PASSED AYES - 9 NOES — 0 NO. 1146 APPOINT SR PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER (PERM)(4 STEP)(OKONCZAK) Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective June 1, 2015 in the Department of Police Division of Administration and Communication to the Position of Senior Public Safety Dispatcher Permanent Promotion Fourth Step starting salary of $41,865 Adam C. Okonczak, 107 South Pontiac, Buffalo 14206 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 1147 BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BUFFALO AND THE VILLAGE OF ANGOLA REGARDING FORMER CITY -OWNED BENNETT BEACH A/K /A BUFFALO BEACH The City of Buffalo in 1997 conveyed the former Bennett Beach a /k/a Buffalo Beach parcel to the County of Erie. The Village of Angola operated the parcel adjacent north of the Bennett Beach parcel as the Village's water plant. Imprecisions and possible mis- measurements of the common boundary between the Bennett Beach parcel and the Village's parcel adjacent north to the Bennett Beach parcel have resulted in ambiguity with respect to the location of the common boundary line between the Bennett Beach parcel and the Village parcel. The imprecision is such that the former water plant building on the Village parcel under certain interpretations of the boundary line location could be said to encroach on to a thin (approximately 15 ft. wide) strip of property between the Bennett Beach parcel and the Village parcel that the City of Buffalo did not convey to the County of Erie at the time of the City's deeding of the Bennett Beach Parcel to the County of Erie. The Village has requested that the City execute the attached Boundary Line Agreement in order to clear up the ambiguity as to the precise location of the common boundary between the Bennett Beach Parcel and the Village parcel. After review of the available title and survey materials, it appears that the boundary line being established by the Boundary Line Agreement is the accurate historic boundary line. Accordingly, and in order to accommodate the Village of Angola's request, I am recommending and requesting that Your Honorable Body: 1. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Boundary Line Agreement and any other agreements and or documents as may be necessary in such form or forms as may be approved by or negotiated to finalization by the Office of the Corporation Counsel for the purpose of facilitating an accurate boundary line between Bennett Beach and the former Village of Angola water plant property, 2. Authorize pertinent City personnel to take all such steps and actions and to execute such other agreements and /or documents as shall be reasonably necessary to facilitate the establishment of an accurate boundary line, and 3. Authorize the Corporation Counsel to process all of the same to finalization. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Department of Law, Office of the Corporation Counsel, dated June 3, 2015, be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the Boundary Line agreement and any other agreements and /or documents as may be necessary in such form or forms as may be approved or negotiated to finalization by the Office of the Corporation Counsel for the purpose of facilitating an accurate boundary line between Bennett Beach and the former Village of Angola water plant property; and that the Common Council hereby authorizes pertinent City personnel to take all such steps and actions and to execute such other agreements and /or documents as shall be reasonably necessary to facilitate the establishment of an accurate boundary line; and that the Common Council hereby authorizes the Corporation Counsel to process all of the same to finalization. PASSED AYES - 9 NOES - 0 NO. 1148 CLAIMS COMMITTEE AGENDA June 17, 2015 11:00 a.m. Council Chambers Hon. David A. Rivera, Chairman Personal Injury A. 1. Casino, Thomas $ 20,000.00 A. 2. Dunn, Patrick $ 60,000.00 A. 3. Foster, Dwayne $ 1,250.00 A. 4. Fuller, Cheryl & Janice $ 96,200.00 A. 5. Hauser, Phillip p /n /g Hauser, William $ 3,000.00 A. 6. McEachern, Alexandra $ 7,500.00 A. 7. O'Rourke, Paul $ 15,000.00 A. 8. Raby, Yvonne $ 12,000.00 A. 9. Szaflarski, William and Jill $1,275,000.00 A. 10. Tubbins, Shawneque $ 16,000.00 A.11. Tyson, Kenya $ 750.00 Property Damage B.1. Barone, Gary $ 326.25 B. 2. Borden, John $ 3,600.00 B. 3. Caughlin, Kevin $ 192.81 B. 4. Duell, Deidra $ 4,000.00 B. 5. Kozak, David $ 620.00 B. 6. Mullen, Paul $ 696.00 B. 7. Ragland, Lucy $ 737.31 B. 8. Watkins, Alexander $ 1,800.00 B. 9. Whitbeck, Barbara $ 3,950.00 Prior Fiscal Year Invoices C.1. Air Cleaning Systems $ 687.00 C. 2. Atlas /Clarius Linen $ 2,878.29 C. 3. Cameron B. Huckell, M.D. $ 142.29 C. 4. National Liability & Fire Insurance $ 2,500.00 C. 5. Zenger Group $ 1,019.25 Miscellaneous D. 1. Allcourt Floor Restoration, Inc. $ 9,300.00 D. 2. Anderson, Reba Kay $ 145.00 D. 3. Carroll, Claudia $ 1,650.00 D. 4. Crean, Shamus $ 497.00 D. 5. Johnson, Yvonne $ 10.00 D. 6. Sopicki, Diane $ 2.00 D. 7. Turchiarelli, Victor $ 60.00 D. 8. Wright, Deepa $ 2.00 For Discussion E.1. Buffalo Vets Little League, Inc. $ 8,000.00 E. 2. Waiters, Timothy $ 204.94 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PERMIT & INSPECTION SERVICES NO. 1149 FOOD STORE (NEW) 268 AMHERST ST (NORTH) Pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Food Store License located 268 AMHERST ST (WASEEM ELWASEEM) and find that as to form is correct. I will cause an investigation into the premises for which said application for a food store license is being sought and no License will be issued until all required approvals are obtained from the Zoning Office, Fire Department, Building Inspections, Police Department and Collections Office and I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Permits and Inspection Services, dated June 3, 2015, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Permits and Inspections Services is hereby authorized pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City Code to issue a Food Store License to Waseem EL Waseem d /b /a Best Deal Mini Mart Inc. located at 268 Amherst Street. PASSED AYES - 9 NOES — 0 NO. 1150 FOOD STORE (NEW) 278 TRENTON (ELL) Pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Food Store License located 278 TRENTON (Zaid Hussein /S & S MART) and find that as to form is correct. I will cause an investigation into the premises for which said application for a food store license is being sought and no License will be issued until all required approvals are obtained from the Zoning Office, Fire Department, Building Inspections, Police Department and Collections Office and I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 1151 FOOD STORE(NEW) 714 WALDEN(LOV) Pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Food Store License located 714 WALDEN (MAHA DARWISH /DANNY'S AUTO REPAIR OF WNY) and find that as to form is correct. I will cause an investigation into the premises for which said application for a food store license is being sought and no License will be issued until all required approvals are obtained from the Zoning Office, Fire Department, Building Inspections, Police Department and Collections Office and I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Permits and Inspection Services, dated June 2, 2015, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Permits and Inspections Services is hereby authorized pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City Code to issue a Food Store License to Maha Darwish d /b /a Danny's Auto Repair of WNY located at 714 Walden with the following conditions: NO SALE OF BEER OR ALCOHOL NO SALE OF CIGARETTES OR TOBACCO FOOD STORE SPACE IS LIMITED TO 15% OF THE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE BUILDING PASSED AYES 9, NOES 0 NO. 1152 FOOD STORE(NEW) 881 WILLIAM AKA 389 FILLMORE(FILL) Pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Food Store License located 881 WILLIAM aka 389 FILLMORE (RAMILA PATELM/ILLIAM FOOD MART) and find that as to form is correct. I will cause an investigation into the premises for which said application for a food store license is being sought and no License will be issued until all required approvals are obtained from the Zoning Office, Fire Department, Building Inspections, Police Department and Collections Office and I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Permits and Inspections Services, dated June 2, 2015, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Permits and Inspections Services is hereby authorized pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City Code to issue a Food store License to Ramila Patel d /b /a William Food Mart located at 881 William a /k/a 389 Fillmore. PASSED AYES 9, NOES 0 NO. 1153 MOBILE FOOD TRUCK 241 PROSPECT AVE (HOME ADDRESS) NEW APPLICATION) FRITURAS SABROSAS Pursuant to Chapter 31 6 Article IX of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, 101 ease be advised that I have caused an investigation into the food truck for which said application for a Mobile Food Truck license is being sought by Anita Rodriguez @ Frituras Sabrosas, attached find a Police Record Check, upon obtaining the Fire Department's Approval and upon finding that said application complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Permits and Inspections Services, dated June 3, 2015, be received and filed; and That pursuant to Chapter 316, Article IX of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, the Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development Permit and Inspection Services be, and he herby is authorized to grant a Mobile Food Truck License to Anita Rodriguez of 241 Prospect Avenue, Buffalo, New York. d /b /a Frituras Sabrosas is hereby approved. PASSED AYES 9, NOES 0 NO. 1154 MOBILE FOOD TRUCK 634 WOODLAWN AVE (HOME ADDRESS) (NEW APPLICATION) TRUE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Pursuant to Chapter 316 Article IX of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have caused an investigation into the food truck for which said application for a Mobile Food Truck license is being sought by Derek Houston @ True Bethel Baptist Church, attached find a Police Record Check, upon obtaining the Fire Department's Approval and upon finding that said application complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Permits and Inspections Services, dated June 3, 2015, be received and filed; and That pursuant to Chapter 316, Article IX of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, the Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development Permit and Inspection Services be, and he herby is authorized to grant a Mobile Food Truck License to Derek Houston of 634 Woodlawn Avenue, Buffalo, New York, d /b /a True Bethel Baptist Church is hereby approved. PASSED AYES 9. NOES 0 NO. 1155 MOBILE FOOD TRUCK 70 RICHMOND AVE (HOME ADDRESS) (NEW APPLICATION) LLOYD TACO TRUCKS & CATERING Pursuant to Chapter 316 Article IX of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have caused an investigation into the food truck for which said application for a Mobile Food Truck license is being sought by Peter Cimino @ Lloyd Taco Trucks & Catering, attached find a Police Record Check, upon obtaining the Fire Department's Approval and upon finding that said application complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Permits and Inspections Services, dated June 3, 2015, be received and filed; and That pursuant to Chapter 316, Article IX of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, the Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development Permit and Inspection Services be, and he herby is authorized to grant a Mobile Food Truck License to Peter Cimino of 70 Richmond Avenue, Buffalo, New York, d /b /a Lloyd Taco Truck & Catering is hereby approved. PASSED AYES 9, NOES 0 NO. 1156 SIDEWALK CAFE 391 WASHINGTON(ELL) Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinance please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Sidewalk car6 License located at 391 Washington (Mike A's at the Lafayette) and find that as to form is correct. All necessary approvals will be obtained prior to the issuance of said License The attached application is thereto for 391 Washington. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Permits and Inspection Services, dated March 13, 2013, be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Permits and Inspection Services, pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Charter, to approve the application of Michael Andrzejewski d /b /a Mike A's at the Lafayette, for a Sidewalk Cafe License located at 391 Washington. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 1157 SIDEWALK CAFE 1487 HERTEL AVE(DEL) Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinance please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Sidewalk Caf6 License located at 1487 Hertel Ave (1487 Hertel Ave, LLC) and find that as to form is correct. All necessary approvals will be obtained prior to the issuance of said License. The attached application is thereto for 1487 Hertel Ave. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. FERERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS & STREETS NO. 1158 USED CAR DEALER 742 KENSINGTON (MASTEN) Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Used Car Dealer License located 742 KENSINGTON and find that as to form is correct. I will cause an investigation into the premises for which said application for a used car dealer license is being sought and no License will be issued until all required approvals from the Zoning Office, Police Department, Fire Department and Building Inspection Section are obtained mad I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of JEREL PITTMAN. The attached thereto for JEREL PITTMAN / R1 AUTOMOTIVE. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development, Permits and Inspection Services, dated May 27, 2015, be received and filed; That the Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development, Permits and Inspection Services is hereby authorized pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code to issue a Used Car Dealer License to Jerel Pittman d /b /a R1 Automotive located at 742 Kensington. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES & RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING NO. 1159 REQUEST TO APPROVE A CONTRACT TIME EXTENSION FOR THE BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM, AND TO APPROVE A TIME EXTENSION AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM CURRENTLY BEING DELIVERED BY THE LT. COL. MATT URBAN CENTER AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BUFFALO. Prior Communications: Year 39 Annual Action Plan Approval, Item # 13, Date: July 9, 2013 The City of Buffalo Office of Contract Administration, Department of Community Services seeks to grant various contract time extensions for current Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant Subrecipients, and to provide additional funding to two (2) currently administering the program. The additional funding provided to the Emergency Solutions Grant Subrecipients will utilize previous years unspent funds. There will be no additional costs to the City for any of the items above. Proposed extension agreement and funding amounts are as follows: Buffalo Urban League Youthbuild Program - extend contract from December 30, 2013 expiration to June 30, 2015 expiration Lt. Colonel Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY Rapid Rehousing Program - extend contract from January 31, 2015 expiration to June 30, 2105 expiration and increase funding by $21,011 to provide Rapid Rehousing services during extension period. Catholic Charities of Buffalo extend contract from January 31, 2015 expiration to June 30, 2015 expiration, and increase funding by $19,100 to provide Rapid Rehousing services during the extension period. The Department of Community Services requests that Your Honorable Body: 1. Authorize the Mayor, the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and or the Deputy Commissioner of Community Services and Recreational Programming to execute an agreement according to the terms above and in the amounts in the attached document, said agreement to be negotiated to finalization and approved as to form by the City of Buffalo Corporation Counsel. 2. Authorize pertinent City personnel to take such steps and actions and to execute such documents and agreements as shall be necessary to extend the term of all previously approved Community Development Block Grant (C.D.BG) and Emergency Shelter Grants (E.S.G.) as noted on the attached. Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Community Services, Contract Administration Unit, dated June 4, 2015, be received and filed; That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Mayor, the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and /or the Deputy Commissioner of Community Services and Recreational Programming to execute an extension agreement for current Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant subrecipients, and to provide additional funding to two (2) currently administering the program, said agreement to be negotiated to finalization and approved as to form by the City of Buffalo Corporation Counsel. The proposed extension agreement and funding amounts are as follows: • Buffalo Urban League Youthbuild Program - extend contract from December 20, 2015 expiration to June 30, 2015 expiration; • Lt. Colonel Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY Rapid Rehousing Program - extend contract from January 31, 2015 expiration to June 30, 2015 expiration and increase funding by $21,011.00 to provide Rapid Rehousing services during extension period; • Catholic Charities of Buffalo - extend contract from January 31, 2015 expiration to June 30, 2015 expiration, and increase funding by $19,100.00 to provide Rapid Rehousing services during the extension period That the Common Council hereby authorizes pertinent City personnel to take such steps and actions and to execute such documents and agreement as shall be necessary to extend the term of all previously approved Community Development Block Grants and Emergency Shelter Grants. PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 FROM THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NO. 1160 DECISIONS FROM ZONING BOARD MEETING - MAY 27, 2015 Copies available for review in the City Clerk's office RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE CITY CLERK NO. 1161 NOTICE OF INTENTION - RENAMING OF "SQUAW ISLAND" TO "UNITY ISLAND (GA'NIGO:I:YOU)" ccp 1100, 05/26/2015 This is to advise you that a Public Hearing for the above item is set for 06/23/2015 at 2:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers. This will be advertised in the Buffalo News on 06/12/2015 and 06/19/2015. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 1162 APPLICATION FOR RESTRICTED USE PERMIT - 69 W. CHIPPEWA 6/18/15 DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW DISTRICT TAVERN EVENT PERMITTING ENTRY OF PATRONS UNDER AGE 21 WHERE ALCOHOL IS SERVED Pursuant to §511 -68.6 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, the undersigned hereby makes application to the Common Council of the City of Buffalo for a permit to hold an event which will permit entry or continued presence of patrons under the age of 21 while alcohol is being served to patrons aged 21 and over. 1. NAME OF APPLICANT Bottoms Up V, LLC 2. BUSINESS ADDRESS 69 W. Chippewa S. Buffalo 3. EVENT ADDRESS (if different) same 4. NAME OF EVENT Summer Kick Off Bash!!! 5. IS THIS A ONE -TIME EVENT? yes 6. DATE OF ONE -TIME EVENT 6/18/2015 7. IS THIS A RECURRING EVENT no 8. DATES OF RECURRING EVENT 9. NUMBER OF PEOPLE ANTICIPATED TO ATTENDING 100 - 150 10. START TIME AND END TIME OF EVENT START 10:30 pm END 3:00 am Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Office of the City Clerk of Buffalo be received and filed and 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 June 18, 2015 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES - 9 NOES- 0 NO. 1163 APPLICATION FOR RESTRICTED USE PERMIT - 69 W. CHIPPEWA 7/2/15 DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW DISTRICT TAVERN EVENT PERMITTING ENTRY OF PATRONS UNDER AGE 21 WHERE ALCOHOL IS SERVED Pursuant to §511 -68.6 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, the undersigned hereby makes application to the Common Council of the City of Buffalo for a permit to hold an event which will permit entry or continued presence of patrons under the age of 21 while alcohol is being served to patrons aged 21 and over. 1. NAME OF APPLICANT Bottoms Up V,LLC 2. BUSINESS ADDRESS 69 W. Chippewa S. Buffalo 3. EVENT ADDRESS (if different) same 4. NAME OF EVENT Fourth of July Celebration 5. IS THIS A ONE -TIME EVENT? yes 6. DATE OF ONE -TIME EVENT 7/2/2015 7. IS THIS A RECURRING EVENT no 8. DATES OF RECURRING EVENT 9. NUMBER OF PEOPLE ANTICIPATED TO ATTENDING 100 - 150 10. START TIME AND END TIME OF EVENT START 10:30 pm END 3:00 am Mr. Smith moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Office of the City Clerk of Buffalo be received and filed; and 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 July 2, 2015 is hereby denied. DENIED NO. 1164 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 3053 -3057 Main Instant Replay Spectators Inc 751 Fillmore Ave Club 751 Xclusive Social Club Club 751 Xclusive Social Club Inc 206 Allen 206 Allen La Tee Da Cafe Inc. 341 Delaware Ave Exquisite Catering Exquisite Catering LLC 898 Clinton St Kinfolks Bar & Grill Kinfolks Bar & Grill. LLC RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 1165 LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY I transmit herewith notifications received by me, reporting the granting of the leaves of absence without pay, in the various departments as listed: x Police- Lori Guadagno. Samuelle Thomas. Efrain Colon RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 1166 REPORTS OF ATTENDANCE I transmit herewith communications received by me, from the various boards, commissions, agencies and authorities reporting the membership attendance at their respective meetings: Buffalo Sewer Authority RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 1167 NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL INTERNS I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council Intern. Mr. Smith moved the approval of the appointments to the position of Council Intern. ADOPTED CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective May 26, 2015 in the department of Common Council Division of University District to the Position of Intern VI Unclassified Non- competitive flat starting salary of $10.00/ hr Lisa Harrison, 78 Fennimore Avenue, Buffalo 14215 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective June 8, 2015 in the department of Common Council Division of University District to the Position of Intern IX Unclassified Non- competitive flat starting salary of $12.85/ hr Bria Johnson, 49 Fernhill Avenue, Buffalo 14215 NO. 1168 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. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective June 2, 2015 in the department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Parks to the Position of Laborer II Seasonal Non- competitive flat starting salary of $12.85/ hr Ryan Courton Jr., 49 Briggs Ave, Buffalo 14207 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective June 8, 2015 in the department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Parks to the Position of Laborer II Seasonal Non- competitive flat starting salary of $12.85/ hr Robert Krug, 11 Tacoma Avenue, Buffalo 14216 NO. 1169 APPOINTMENTS - TEMPORARY, PROVISIONAL OR PERMANENT CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT 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. Appointment effective May 28, 2015 in the department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Engineering to the Position Laborer II Permanent Non- competitive 11 th step starting salary of $23,908 Larry Tucker, 932 Glenwood Ave, Buffalo 14211 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective June 1, 2015 in the department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Parks to the Position City Forester Permanent Competitive 11 th step starting salary of $55,633 Ross Hassinger, 96 Starin Avenue, Buffalo 14214 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective June 1, 2015 in the department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Water to the Position Assistant Filtration Plant Operator provisional Open- competitive Minimum starting salary of $35,486 Cherie Ciaudella, 51 Schutrum St, Buffalo 14212 NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NO. 1170 A. BAINEY -INFO RE BUFFALO MARIJUANA ACT Dear Committee Members, I am speaking on the behalf of the silent majority. On behalf of those who are scared after almost 100 years of these draconian and inhumane laws. Have we not learned from the failure of Alcohol prohibition? We say repeating the same mistakes, expecting different results is insanity. And that is exactly what these laws have brought upon our communities, specifically lower income and minority communities. In Buffalo we are supposed to be a city of good neighbors, not a city of criminals, so why would we continue to criminalize those who have not harmed others? Ex President Jimmy Carter summed up perfectly in a speech on Drug Abuse to Congress on August 2, 1977. "Penalties against possession of a drug should not be more damaging to an individual than the use of the drug itself; and where they are, they should be changed. Nowhere is this more clear than in the laws against possession of marijuana in private for personal use." (1) In Buffalo when someone is arrested for possession of marijuana, they are limited from federal student aid loans, if they were receiving any aid upon conviction. Upon the 3rd offense for any amount of possession while receiving aid, a student will lose aid indefinitely. (2) This seriously disadvantages a population of Buffalo, that is already struggling. In Buffalo, the Buffalo Police target minority communities with low level marijuana possession arrests. In 2014 African Americans made up 79.3% of low level marijuana arrests (Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the 5 th) (3) However in 2010, African Americans only made up 38% of the population in Buffalo. (4) In 2014 there were 497 arrests for low level possession, out of these, 394 were African American, 63 were White, and 33 were Hispanic. (3) National statistics show that illicit drug use is quite even when comparing African Americans, Whites and Hispanics. In a National Survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 8.8% of Hispanics had admitted to using an illicit substance in the last month with 9.5% of Whites, and 10.5% of African Americans. (5) The cost that these laws have on our communities is burdensome in terms of equality and due process, but also in terms of fiscal expenditures. An ACLU report found that the average cost of housing an inmate for marijuana charges is 95 dollars a day. (6) If there were over 400 arrests in 2014, then it's safe to say that the City of Buffalo spent over 40,000 dollars housing inmates arrested for marijuana. Imagine if the City of Buffalo had spent that money on its' underfunded public schools. What a novel idea, right? I hope that this Committee will take very seriously the urgency to reform the enforcement of these unconstitutional, draconian, and irresponsible laws. Each member has the opportunity to sponsor the Buffalo Marijuana Act and bring it to a vote, and then vote Yes! That is what I am asking for, and I hope that I have helped shine the light on an issue that our media seems to ignore, even though the majority support reform. Sincerely, Anthony Baney REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 1171 BFLO MONTHLY WTR BD REPORT — APRIL 2015 Copy available for review in the City Clerk's Office RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 1172 J. GOLOMBEEK -ERIE COUNTY FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY HIGH RISE TOWER YOU ARE PUT ON NOTICE 1. That the high rise tower steps are in deplorable condition, exposed rebar and deteriorating concrete. Recruits are forced to run up and down the stairs in full safety gear, under these conditions. 2. The recruits are also forced to climb the outside ladder in full safety gear without any safety appliance (harness, net). It is simply a ladder on the outside of a five stow building. 3. The recruits are given substandard, defective hand me down gear and are being put into burning training buildings wearing this gear. 4. The recruits are forced to wear this gear up to 3 hours at a time, without permission to have regular drinks of water, bathroom facilities etc. These are inhuman conditions. REFERRED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE NO. 1173 J. GOLOMBEK -M. SILBAK- CONCERNS AFFORDABLE CABLE Dear Councilman: With the coming takeover of Time Warner Cable by Charter Communications, as announced on the news this morning, I would urge you to do everything you possible can to ensure that[cable subscribers in our city - especially seniors & low income individuals will have an affordable cable selection of essential sta- tions, including CNN, The Weather Channel & EWTN (the Catholic Network). These stations were especially helpful this past winter, when harsh conditions made it difficult for older people to get out of the house. And, it's good to know what's "going on" in the rest of the world! Sincerely, Marcia Silbak REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 1174 S. HAFEEZ- CONCERNS PARKING ON SWEET AVENUE Dear Mr. Franczyk and City Council Members, We here at the Darul Uloom humbly request your attention to the following matter. In accordance with the Muslim Faith; Darul Uloom holds weekly congregational prayer on Fridays at its location on 182 Sobieski St, Buffalo, NY, 14212. The Friday congregational prayer usually brings a large number of attendees, thus the need for additional parking. Currently, only one side of Sweet Ave is available for parking on Fridays. We sincerely request if some type of solution or compromise can be made to allow for parking on both sides of Sweet Ave on Fridays between the times of 12:OOpro to 3:OOpm. We hope the city understands and can accommodate this request. Below is a snapshot with arrows to provide a visual description of the request to make it easier to identify the desired location, and pictures of the current parking restriction signs on Sweet Ave. If you any have questions or need additional information we can be reached at 716 - 892 -2606, or by email at office @madania.orq. Thank you very much for your time in this regard. Sincerely, Syed A. Hafeez Director REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKING NO. 1175 D. PRIDGEN- REVIEW AND IMPROVE APPLICATION PROCESS -FOOD TRUCKS Improve Food Truck Application Process Whereas, The Process of obtaining a Food Truck license should be streamlined and transparent; and Whereas, There is a need for review and improvement of the application; and Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that The City of Buffalo Common Council- - 1) Intends to review and improve the application process. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 1176 UPDATE ON PARKING FEES -ERIE BASIN MARINA Smith Boys charging for parking on city property Update on Erie Basin Marina Parking Fees: In Caucus you asked me to confirm reports that Smith Boys is charging for parking on City property at Erie Basin Marina. 6/9/15 10:50am. Joe at Guard Station (851 -6505) Do you charge for parking? YES, we do now. $5.00. On weekends and any time there is a concert or an event. When Lot is full Marina is closed. 6/9/15 11:10am. Greg at Harbor Master Office (851 -5238) o Do you charge for parking? YES. Varies depending on demand. Thursdays- always. Fridays- yes, usually. And on the weekends. o So if I just wanted to park to fro down to the waterfront you would charge for that? YES. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE The COMPTROLLER CORPORATION COUNSEL AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND, STREETS PETITIONS NO. 1177 F. JACOBI, AGENT, USE 1088 NIAGARA TO ERECT A 2 STORY MIXED USE BUILDING IN THE NIAGARA RIVER COASTAL REVIEW DISTRICT (HRG 06/16)(NIA) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 1178 J. POPIELA, AGENT, USE 1147 ABBOTT RD FOR A FREESTANDING SIGN (HRG 6 /16)(SOUTH) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NO. 1179 D. KUNZ, OWNER, USE 107 ABBOTT TO RE- ESTABLISH USE OF BAR/RESTAURANT WITH NEW OWNER (HRG 6 /16)(SOUTH) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 1180 M. SHATZEL, OWNER, USE 727 ELMWOOD TO EXTEND HOURS OF A REAR PATIO IN THE ELMWOOD AVE BUSINESS DISTRICT (HRG 06 /16)(DEL) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 1181 E. SEXTO, OWNER, USE 544 NIAGARA TO RE- ESTABLISH USE OF OUTDOOR CAFE IN THE NIAGARA COASTAL REVIEW DISTRICT FOR NEW OWNER (HRG 06 /16)(ELL) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 1182 X. WU, OWNER, USE 518 NIAGARA -NEW OWNERSHIP FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT IN THE NIAGARA COASTAL REVIEW DISTRICT (HRG 06 /16)(ELL) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 1183 E. REXHEPI, OWNER, USE 2412 SOUTH PARK -NEW OWNERSHIP OF AN EXISTING RESTAURANT IN THE SOUTH PARK SPECIAL ZONING DISTRICT (HRG 6 /16)(SOUTH) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 1184 M. ROLAND, AGENT, USE 337 ELLICOTT AKA 55 HURON ST FOR SIDEWALK ENCROACHMENT TO CREATE A SIDEWALK PATIO TO A BREWERY /RESTAURANT (NO HRG)(ELL) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 1185 C. MCCARTHY, AGENT, USE 674 ELLICOTT -TO CREATE A SIDEWALK CAFE IN FRONT OF AN EXISTING RESTAURANT TAVERN (NO HRG)(ELL) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 1186 M. VACCARO, OWNER, USE 1735 HERTEL, ADD A SIDEWALK PATIO TO AN EXISTING SIT -IN RESTAURANT (NO HRG)(DEL) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE (RASHEED N.C. WYATT, CHAIRPERSON) NO. 1187 APPOINT SUPERVISING ACCOUNTANT (TEMP)(INTER)- (TRIGILIO JR)(COMPT) (CCP# 15- 1026,05/26) Mr. Wyatt moved: That Communication 1026 of May 26, 2015, be received and filed and that the Temporary Appointment of Carmin Trigilio, Jr of 206 Winston Road, Buffalo, NY 14216 at the Intermediate Salary of $57,151 is hereby approved PASSED AYES- 9 NOES- 0 NO. 1188 APPOINT SUPERVISING AUDITOR(TEMP)(INTER) (0'DOLMEI1)(COMPT) (CCP# 15- 1027,05/26) Mr. Wyatt moved: That Communication 1027 of May 26, 2015, be received and filed and that the Temporary Appointment of Ann Marie O'Donnell, 18 Meadowview Place, Buffalo, NY 14214 at the Intermediate Salary of $60,180 is hereby approved PASSED AYES -9 NOES -0 NO. 1189 APPOINT INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATOR(EXEMPT)(BREEN)(A &F) (CCP# 15 -1050, 05/26) Mr. Wyatt moved: That Communication 1050 of May 26, 2015, be received and filed and that the Exempt Appointment of Michael Breen, 283 Summer St, Buffalo, NY 14222 at the Flat Salary of $52,024 is hereby approved PASSED AYES- 9 NOES- 0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR., CHAIRPERSON) NO. 1190 LODGING HOUSE LICENSE - 482 FILLMORE (FILL)(DPIS) (ITEM NO. 1044, C.C.P., MAY 26, 2015) Mr. Golombek moved: That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council a recommendation for approval; That pursuant to Chapter 269 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit and Inspections Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Lodging House License to Gregory Giambra d /b /a G & G Real Estate located at 482 Fillmore. PASSED AYES — 9 NOES - 0 NO. 1191 USED CAR DEALER 247 MASTEN(EII)(EDPI) (C.C.P. #15 -1047, MAY 26) That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council without a recommendation: Mr. Golombek now moves that the above item be Recommitted to The Committee on Community Development. ADOPTED. NO. 1192 M. KEARNS -SMALL BOAT HARBOR PROPOSED PARKING FEE (C.C.P. 15 -1059, MAY 26) That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council without a recommendation: Mr. Golombek now moves that the above item be Received and Filed. ADOPTED NO. 1193 TRANSFER OF 49 LAWRENCE PL(EXC FINAL RES)(RIVERA) (C.C.P. #15 -680, MAR 31) Mr. Golombek now moves that the above item be Received and Filed. ADOPTED NO. 1194 K. LICHUS & O- PETITION AGAINST ROOMING HOUSE 723 PROSPECT (C.C.P. #13 -95, JULY 23) Mr. Golombek now moves that the above item be Received and Filed. ADOPTED LEGISLATION (CHRISTOPHER P. SCANLON, CHAIRPERSON) NO. 1195 D. LETTIERI, OWNER, TO USE 149 ELMWOOD TO OPERATE AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AND OUTDOOR PATIO UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP IN THE ELMWOOD AVENUE SPECIAL ZONING DISTRICT (FILL)(DPIS) (ITEM NO. 1060, C.C.P., MAY 26, 2015) 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 D. Lettieri, Owner, to operate an existing restaurant and outdoor cafe under new ownership located at 149 Elmwood Avenue in the Elmwood Avenue Special Zoning district. PASSED AYES — 9 NOES — 0 NO. 1196 B. SIEGEL, AGENT, USE 228 ALLEN TO CONVERT THE EASTERNMOST 1 -T FLOOR UNCOMMITTED TENANT SPACE TO A BAR RESTAURANT IN THE ALLEN ST. SPECIAL ZONING DISTRICT(HRG 06 /02)(FI11) (C.C.P. #15 -1061, MAY 26) That the above item be and hereby is referred to the Common Council without a recommendation: Mr. Scanlon now moves that the above item be Recommitted to The Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. NO. 1197 J. FELIX, OWNER, TO USE 464 SEVENTH FOR A BARBER SHOP IN THE NIAGARA RIVER COASTAL SPECIAL REVIEW DISTRICT (ELL)(DPIS) (ITEM NO. 1085, C.C.P., MAY 26, 2015) Mr. Scanlon moved: That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. That the Common Council hereby approves the application of J. Felix, Owner, to convert a deli into a barber shop, located at 464 Seventh in the Niagara River Coastal Special Review District. PASSED. AYES — 9 NOES — 0 NO. 1198 FOOD STORE LICENSE (NEW) - 454 E. UTICA (ELLL)(DPIS) (ITEM NO. 1089, C.C.P., MAY 26, 2015) 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 Commissioner of Permits and Inspections Services is hereby authorized pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City Code to issue a Food Store License to Sahel Ahmed d /b /a Win City Market located at 454 E. Utica. PASSED AYES — 9 NOES - 0 NO. 1199 C. MEADOWS- CONCERNS BROWNFIELDS AND WATER LINES (C.C.P. #15 -963, MAY 12) Mr, Scanlon now moves that the above item be Received and Filed. ADOPTED NO. 1200 J. SMITH, AGENT, TO USE 3268 MAIN STREET TO CONTINUE RESTAURANT UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP IN THE TRANSIT STATION SPECIAL ZONING DISTRICT (UNIV) (ITEM NO. 854, C.C.P., APR. 28, 2015) 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 J. Smith, Agent, continue a restaurant under new ownership located at 3268 Main Street in the Transit Station Special Zoning District. PASSED AYES — 9 NOES - 0 NO. 1201 B. GREEN, AGENT, TO USE 1455 FILLMORE TO PLACE A LED GROUND ACCESSORY SIGN TO A ONE STORY MASONRY CHURCH ON PRIVATE PROPERTY (MASTEN)(DPIS) (ITEM NO. 855, C.C.P., APR. 28, 2015) 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 B. Green, Agent, to place a 6'x 8'x 10' high LED ground sign accessory to a one story masonry church on private property located at 1455 Fillmore. PASSED AYES — 9 NOES — 0 NO. 1202 O. C. LOPEZ, OWNER, TO USE 36 MASSACHUSETTS TO PLACE A DRIVEWAY ON A VACANT LOT AND TO PLACE AND USE A CONCESSION TRAILER FOR FOOD IN THE NIAGARA RIVER COASTAL REVIEW DISTRICT (NIA)(DPIS) (ITEM NO. 536, C.C.P., MAR. 17, 2015) Mr. Scanlon moved: That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation; That the Common Council hereby authorizes the application of O. C. Lopez, Owner, to place a driveway and use a concession trailer for food sales in a R3 (Niagara River Coastal Review District) on a vacant lot, located at 36 Massachusetts. Niagara District Conditions on Niagara River Coastal Special Review District Restricted Use Permit Re: 36 Massachusetts Ave 1. Location and perimeter must be adequately cleaned and maintained on daily basis. 2. Hours of operation are limited to 12 pm -8pm Monday- Saturday. No operation is permitted on Sundays. 3. No music of any kind is permitted David A. Rivera Niagara District Council Member PASSED AYES — 9 NOES - 0 NO. 1203 FOOD STORE LICENSE RENEWALS AMENDED BUSINESS NAME /LICENSE NAME(EDPI) (C.C.P. #16 -316, FEB 17) Mr. Scanlon now moves that the above item be Received and Filed. ADOPTED NO. 1204 FOOD STORE(NEW) -2419 SENECA (SOUTH)(EDPI) (C.C.P. #13 -41, NOV 26) Mr. Scanlon now moves that the above item be Received and Filed. ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS NO. 1206 BY MR. FONTANA WAIVER OF FEES FOR HOUGHTON ACADEMY #69 2016 END OF SCHOOL YEAR PICNIC Each spring the students of the Buffalo Public Schools must buckle down and work hard to prepare for final exams; and To reward the students for their hard work and persistence the faculty of Houghton Academy BPS #69 hold an End of the School Year Picnic to celebrate their achievements in the adjacent Houghton /Stachowski Park; and This year the Houghton Academy End of Year Picnic will be held on Wednesday, June 17 2015. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council hereby requests a waiver of any and all permit and application fees associated with the Houghton Academy 2015 End of School Year Picnic. Be It Further Resolved: That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ms. Arlene Mustafa of DPW Parks Department. PASSED AYES — 9 NOES — 0 NO. 1206 BY: MR. FONTANA RESOLUTION DELEGATING TO THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO THE AUTHORITY TO INVEST GENERAL FUNDS OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO INTO A TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE TO BE ISSUED BY THE WEST SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §11, authorizes this body to temporarily invest moneys not required for immediate expenditure, with the approval of the State Comptroller," in Tax Anticipation Notes and Revenue Anticipation Notes issued by any municipality, school district or district corporation other than the municipality, school district or district corporation investing such moneys; and WHEREAS, the General Municipal Law §11 further authorizes this body to delegate to the Comptroller, as the Chief Fiscal Officer of the City, the authority to make such temporary investments; and WHEREAS, the City Comptroller has available $15.5 million dollars in general funds not currently needed to meet the obligations of the City of Buffalo; and WHEREAS, said $15.5 million dollars is at present deposited in a City depository bank receiving approximately 0.05% interest; and WHEREAS, the West Seneca Central School District will on June 23, 2015 issue a Tax Anticipation Note in the amount of $15.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, the Tax Anticipation Note will mature on October 30, 2015; and WHEREAS, such Tax Anticipation Note is anticipated to yield between 0.45% and 0.65% interest; and WHEREAS, the City Comptroller has certified to the State Comptroller that such funds are not needed to meet City expenditures for purposes for which the moneys were provided prior to the maturity date of the Notes and that moneys used to purchase the Notes are not bond or note proceeds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO as follows: That the authority to invest $15.5 million dollars in City general funds in a Tax Anticipation Note to be issued on June 23, 2015 by the West Seneca Central School District, is hereby delegated to the Comptroller of the City of Buffalo; and be it further RESOLVED, that such ax Anticipation Note shall mature no later than October 30, 2015; and be it further RESOLVED, that such Tax Anticipation Note shall bear interest in an amount not less than 0.45 %; and be it further RESOLVED, that such temporary investment shall be made only —om the general funds of the City of Buffalo not required for immediate expenditure, and shall be subject to all provisions of General Municipal Law §11 and any rules and regulations of the New York State Comptroller controlling such investments. PASSED AYES — 9 NOES - 0 NO. 1207 BY: MR. FONTANA TRANSFER OF FUNDS That, Pursuant to §20 -12 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the appropriation in be transferred and reappropriated as set forth below: 300000106 - 445100 30322006 - 445100 PASSED AYES — 9 NOES — 0 FROM General City Planning $32,000 To: Butler Park Restoration $32,000 NO. 1208 BY: FILLMORE DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER WAIVE SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION FEE, TENT PERMIT FEE, GARBAGE TOTE FEE AND STREET CLOSING FEE FOR THE "UAW -FORD COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT 2015" EVENT. Whereas The United Methodist Church located at 1218 Seneca Street will host a free community event on June 19, 2015 from 10:00a.m.to 6:OOp.m.; and Whereas UAW -Ford in partnership with several local organizations will offer Human and Social Services to Seneca - Babcock residents; and Whereas The many partners will provide Seneca Babcock neighborhood residents with an opportunity to access valuable information pertaining to; legal services, job fairs, medical services, Habitat for Humanity, Voter Registration, Veteran's Services, Erie County Community College and Senior Services. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Common Council hereby requests that the Special Event Application Fee, Tent Permit fee, Garbage Tote Fee and the Street Closing fee be waived for the June 19, 2015 "UAW -Ford Community Empowerment 2015" event located at the Seneca Street United Methodist Church; and Be It Further Resolved: That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Department of Special Events, Fire Prevention and the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets. PASSED AYES — 9 NOES — 0 NO. 1209 BY COUNCIL MEMBER JOSEPH GOLOMBEK COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTOPHER SCANLON SET PUBLIC HEARING DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY CITY OF BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY 245 DEARBORN TO BLACK ROCK RIVERSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES, INC. 21 SOUTH RYAN TO MATT URBAN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER OF WNY WHEREAS, the City of Buffalo Renewal Agency (BURA) is requesting authorization by your Honorable Body to transfer 245 Dearborn to Black Rock Riverside Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. and 21 South Ryan to Matt Urban Services of WNY or an affiliated entity formed or to be formed for $1.00 and no more; and WHEREAS, the BURA Board has approved the transfer of the properties at its meeting of May 28, 2015. WHEREAS, said terms of the proposed transfer have been forwarded by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to this Common Council for action, pursuant to section 507, subdivision 2 of the General Municipal Law; and WHEREAS, Section 507(2) of the "General Municipal Law" requires that the disposition of Property in an Urban Renewal Project may be approved only after a public hearing on due notice. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the notice attached hereto and marked "Notice of Hearing" in the Buffalo News, no later than the 13th day of June 2015. 2. That this Common Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the matter stated in said "Notice of Hearing" at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers on the 23r of June 2015. ADOPTED NO. 1210 BY COUNCIL MEMBER JOSEPH GOLOMBEK AND COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTOPHER SCANLON TRANSFER 245 DEARBORN AND 21 SOUTH RYAN WHEREAS, the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) has approved the transfer of 245 Dearborn to Black Rock Riverside Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. for $1.00 and no more and 21 South Ryan to Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY for $1.00 and no more; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has published a Notice of Public Hearing, as required by Section 507, Subdivision 2(d) of the "General Municipal Law" and WHEREAS, the terms of the proposed sale of the property has been duly submitted to this Common Council by BURA; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: BURA is hereby authorized to transfer 245 Dearborn to Black Rock Riverside Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. for $1.00 and no more and 21 South Ryan to Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY for $1.00 and no more or an affiliated entity formed or to be formed to hold title to the properties and the BURA Vice Chair is authorized to execute a quitclaim deed to convey title to 245 Dearborn and 21 South Ryan, said transfers to be negotiated to finalization and approved as to form by BURA General Counsel; and BURA personnel are authorized to take steps and actions to execute such documents and agreements as shall be necessary to implement and facilitate the transfer of 245 Dearborn to Black Rock Riverside Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. and the transfer of 21 South Ryan to Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY or an affiliated entity formed or to be formed. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 1211 BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARIUS G. PRIDGEN SET PUBLIC HEARING DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY CITY OF BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY 639 -643 MAIN AND 628 WASHINGTON MARKET ARCADE CINEMA COMPLEX DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT PHASE I WHEREAS, the City of Buffalo Renewal Agency (BURA) is requesting authorization by your Honorable Body to transfer the Market Arcade Cinema Complex located at 639 -643 Main Street and 628 Washington Street (Real Property) and enter into a Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) with Benchmark Group or an affiliated entity to be formed for $250,000.00; and WHEREAS, the BURA Board has approved the transfer of the Real Property at its meeting of May 28, 2015. WHEREAS, said terms of the proposed transfer have been forwarded by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to this Common Council for action, pursuant to section 507, subdivision 2 of the General Municipal Law; and WHEREAS, Section 507(2) of the "General Municipal Law" requires that the disposition of Property in an Urban Renewal Project may be approved only after a public hearing on due notice. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the notice attached hereto and marked "Notice of Hearing" in the Buffalo News, no later than the 13th day of June 2015. 2. That this Common Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the matter stated in said "Notice of Hearing" at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers on the 23r of June 2015. ADOPTED NO. 1212 BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARIUS G. PRIDGEN TRANSFER MARKET ARCADE CINEMA COMPLEX 639 -643 MAIN AND 628 WASHINGTON(PUB HRG 6/23) WHEREAS, the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) has approved the transfer of the Market Arcade Cinema Complex located at 639 -643 Main Street and 628 Washington Street (Real Property) to Benchmark Group or any other legal entity to be formed for $250,000.00; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has published a Notice of Public Hearing, as required by Section 507, Subdivision 2(d) of the "General Municipal Law" and WHEREAS, the terms of the proposed sale of the Real Property has been duly submitted to this Common Council by BURA; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. BURA is hereby authorized to negotiate a Land Disposition Agreement and transfer the Real Property to Benchmark Group or any other legal entity to be formed to hold title to the Real Property and the BURA Vice Chair is authorized to execute a quitclaim deed to convey title to the Real Property, said transfer to be negotiated to finalization and approved as to form by BURA General Counsel; and 2. BURA personnel are authorized to take steps and actions to execute such documents and agreements as shall be necessary to implement and facilitate the transfer of the Real Property to Benchmark Group or an affiliated entity to be formed. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 1213 BY: CHRISTOPHER P. SCANLON REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION $46,000,000 BONDS REFUNDING OF 2005 -A, 2005 -13, 2006- A,2006 -B, 2007 -A AND 2007 -B OUTSTANDING BONDS Refunding Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the refunding of all or a portion of various outstanding bonds of said City, stating the plan of appropriating an amount not to exceed $46,000,000 therefor, authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $46,000,000 Refunding Bonds of said City, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to finance said appropriation, and making certain determinations all relative thereto. Recitals WHEREAS, the City previously issued: on June 2, 2005 its $28,518,898.77 General Improvement Serial Bonds - 2005 -A ( "2005 -A Bonds "), now outstanding in the principal amount of $7,114,439.52; on July 7, 2005 its $48,157,457.28 Refunding Serial Bonds - 2005 -13 ( "2005 -B Bonds "), now outstanding in the principal amount of $4,660,000; on April 26, 2006 its $25,275,916.79 General Improvement Serial Bonds - 2006 -A ( "2006 -A Bonds "), now outstanding in the principal amount of $11,072,000; and its $2,483,000 School Serial Bonds - 2006 -13 ( "2006 -B Bonds "), now outstanding in the principal amount of $1,088,000.00; and on May 3, 2007 its $22,226,126.52 General Improvement Serial Bonds - 2007 -A ( "2007 -A Bonds "), now outstanding in the principal amount of $13,255,204.89 and its $5,889,000 School Serial Bonds - 2007 -13 ( "2007 -B Bonds "), now outstanding in the principal amount of $2,363,000; such bonds bearing interest at the rates and on the dates, and being subject to prior redemption as set forth in each such respective bond; and WHEREAS, in response to Declarations of Need for assistance in the financing and refinancing of various capital projects for the City and the Buffalo City School District (the "District'); such declarations being made by the Mayor and approved by this Common Council on their respective dates in accordance with the Financing Agreement dated as of June 1, 2004 between the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority (the "BFSA ") and the City (the "Agreement'); the 2005 -A Bonds, 2005 -B Bonds, 2006 -A Bonds, 2006 -B Bonds, 2007 -A Bonds, and 2007 -B Bonds (collectively, the "Prior City Bonds ") were sold to the BFSA which financed the purchase of each series of such Prior Bonds with the proceeds of Sales Tax and State Aid Secured Bonds issued by BFSA and sold to capital market investors; and WHEREAS, Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (herein called "Law "), permits the City to refund all or a portion of the outstanding unredeemed maturities of the Prior City Bonds by the issuance of new bonds, the issuance of which will result in present value debt service savings for the City; WHEREAS, a Declaration of Need has been made by the Mayor and approved by this Common Council in accordance with the Agreement, pursuant to which the BFSA has been requested to authorize the issuance of a 2015 series of its Sales Tax and State Aid Secured Bonds (the BFSA Refunding Bonds ") in order to accomplish a refunding of all or a portion of the outstanding unredeemed maturities of the Prior City Bonds and the corresponding outstanding bonds of the Authority; now, therefore, The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of such Common Council), as follows Exhibit B Section 1. In this resolution, the following definitions apply, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: a. "Bond To Be Refunded" or "Bonds To Be Refunded" means all or a portion of the outstanding unredeemed maturities of the Prior City Bonds. b. "Bond Certificates" means one or more of the certificates of determination that (i) were executed by the City Comptroller, in accordance with the delegations of authority contained in Resolution No. 194 adopted by this Common Council on September 4, 1945, and (ii) provided for the issuance of such Bonds To Be Refunded, or in the case of the 2005 -B Bonds, the issuance of the bonds refunded by the 2005 -B Bonds. c. "Escrow Contract' means the contract to be entered into by and among the City, the Escrow Holder, and BFSA if necessary, pursuant to Section 10 hereof. d. "Escrow Holder" means the bank or trust company designated as such pursuant to Section 10 hereof. e. "Present Value Savings" means the dollar savings which result from the issuance of the Refunding Bonds computed by discounting the principal and interest payments on both the Refunding Bonds and the Bonds To Be Refunded from the respective maturities thereof to the date of issue of the Refunding Bonds at a rate equal to the effective interest cost of the Refunding Bonds. The effective interest cost of the Refunding Bonds shall be that rate which is arrived at by doubling the semi - annual interest rate (compounded semi - annually), necessary to discount the debt service payments on the Refunding Bonds from the maturity dates thereof to the date of issue of the Refunding Bonds and to the bona fide initial public offering price including estimated accrued interest, or, if there is no public offering, to the price bid including estimated accrued interest. f. "Redemption Date" means January 15, 2015 or any date thereafter with respect to the 2005 -A and 2005 -B Bonds To Be Refunded, January 15, 2016 or any date thereafter with respect to the 2006 -A and 2006 -B Bonds To Be Refunded, and January 15, 2017 or any date thereafter with respect to the 2007 -A and 2007 -B Bonds To Be Refunded. g. "Refunding Bond" or "Refunding Bonds" means a portion or all of the $46,000,000 bonds of the City of Buffalo, authorized pursuant to Section 2 hereof. h. "Refunding Bond Amount Limitation" means an amount of Refunding Bonds sufficient to pay the sum of the principal amount of Bonds To Be Refunded plus the aggregate amount of unmatured interest payable on each Bonds To Be Refunded to and including the applicable Redemption Date, plan redemption premiums payable on such Bonds To Be Refunded as of such applicable Redemption Date, as hereinabove referred to in the Recitals hereof, plus costs and expenses incidental to the issuance of the Refunding Bonds including the development of the refunding financial plan, and of executing and performing the terms and conditions of the Escrow Contract and all fees and charges of the Escrow Holder as referred to in Section 10 hereof. Section 2. The Common Council of the City (herein called "Common Council'), hereby authorizes the refunding of all or a portion of the Bonds To Be Refunded of the City, more particularly described and referred to in the Recitals hereof, and appropriates an amount not to exceed $46,000,000 therefor to accomplish such refunding. The plan of financing said appropriation includes the issuance of not to exceed $46,000,000 Refunding Bonds and the levy and collection of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the City to pay the principal of and interest on said Refunding Bonds as the same shall become due and payable. Bonds of the City in the maximum principal amount of $46,000,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Law. The proposed financial plan for the refunding in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the 'refunding financial plan ") prepared for the City at the direction of the office of the Comptroller and hereby accepted and approved, includes the deposit of all the proceeds of said Refunding Bonds with an Escrow Holder pursuant to an Escrow Contract as authorized in Section 9 hereof, the payment of all costs incurred by the City in connection with said refunding from such proceeds, and the investment of a portion of such proceeds by the Escrow Holder in certain obligations, the principal of and interest, together with the balance of such proceeds to be held uninvested, shall be sufficient to pay (1) the principal of and interest on the Bonds To Be Refunded becoming due and payable on and prior to each applicable Redemption Date and (2) the principal of and premium on the Bonds To Be Refunded to be called for redemption prior to maturity on each applicable Redemption Date. The Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to determine the actual amount of the Refunding Bonds to be issued (not in excess of the maximum principal amount authorized above); the specific maturities and amounts of the Refunded Bonds to be refunded, the details as to the redemption of the Refunded Bonds, including the date and amount of such redemption or redemptions and the directions to the Escrow Holder to cause notice of such redemption or redemptions to be delivered; the weighted average remaining period of probable usefulness for the objects or purposes (or classes of objects or purposes) financed with the Refunding Bonds; or of each series of the Refunding Bonds; the date or dates of such bonds and date of issue, maturities and terms thereof, the provisions relating to the redemption of Refunding Bonds prior to maturity; whether the Refunding Bonds will be issued in one or more series; whether the Refunding Bonds or a series of Refunding Bonds shall provide for substantially level or declining debt service as authorized by Sections 21.00 and 90.10(c)(3) of the Local Finance Law; and the rate or rates of interest to be borne thereby; and to prepare, or cause to be provided, a final Refunding Financial Plan for the Refunding Bonds; provided that the terms of the Refunding Bonds to be issued, including the rate or rates of interest borne thereby, shall comply with the requirements of Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law. Section 3. The Bonds To Be Refunded referred to in Section 1 hereof are the aggregate unmatured outstanding balances of six issues of bonds, each originally issued pursuant to various bond resolutions adopted by the Common Council on their respective dates, authorizing the issuance of said bonds to finance various capital improvements for the City and District, except in the case of the 2005 -B Bonds which were issued to refund various bonds. In accordance with the refunding financial plan, the Refunding Bonds authorized in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $46,000,000 have been allocated to the component issues of the Bonds To Be Refunded, and shall mature in amounts and at dates to be determined. The Comptroller, the chief fiscal officer of the City, is hereby authorized to approve all details of the refunding financial plan not contained herein. Section 4. The issuance of the Refunding Bonds will not exceed the Refunding Bond Amount Limitation. The maximum period of probable usefulness ( "PPU ") of each issue comprising the Bonds to be Refunded is as specified in the respective Bond Certificate (i) for each series of bonds which was refunded by the 2005 -B Bonds and (ii) for the 2005 -A Bonds, 2006 -A Bonds, 2006 -B Bonds, 2007 -A Bonds and 2007 -B Bonds, each of which is incorporated herein by reference. Section 5. The aggregate amount of estimated Present Value Savings is set forth in the proposed refunding financial plan attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 6. Said Refunding Bonds shall be sold at private sale to the BFSA, and the Comptroller, the chief fiscal officer of the City, is hereby authorized, as required, to execute one or more financing and /or related agreements on behalf of the City for the sale of said Refunding Bonds to the BFSA; provided the terms and conditions of such sale shall, to the extent required by law, be approved by the State Comptroller, and further provided that prior to the sale and delivery of any Refunding Bonds, the Comptroller shall have filed with the Common Council any necessary certificates as required pursuant to Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law or any other section of the Local Finance Law. The Comptroller is hereby further authorized and directed to take any and all actions necessary to accomplish said refunding, and to execute any contracts and agreements for the purchase of and payment for services rendered or to be rendered the City in connection with said refunding including the preparation of the final refunding financial plan referred to in Section 2. Section 8. Each of the Refunding Bonds authorized by this resolution shall contain the recital required by Section 90.100)(4) of the Local Finance Law and the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Law and said Refunding Bonds shall be general obligations of the City payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within the City. The faith and credit of the City are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said Refunding Bonds and provision shall be made annually in the budget of the City for (a) the amortization and redemption of the Refunding Bonds to mature in such year and (h) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year. Section 9. Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Law, and pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50.00 and 90.10 of the Law, the powers and duties of the Common Council relative to prescribing the terms, form and contents and as to the sale and issuance of the Refunding Bonds, and to executing any arbitrage certification relative thereto, as well as to executing the Escrow Contract described in Section 10 are hereby delegated to the Comptroller, the chief fiscal officer of the City. Section 10. Prior to the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, the City shall contract with a bank or trust company located and authorized to do business in this state, for the purpose of having such bank or trust company act as the Escrow Holder of the proceeds, inclusive of any premium from the sale of the Refunding Bonds, together with all income derived from the investment of such proceeds. The Escrow Contract shall contain such terms and conditions as shall he necessary in order to accomplish the refunding financial plan, including provisions for the Escrow Holder without further authorization or direction from the City, except as otherwise provided therein, (a) to make all required payments of principal, interest and redemption premiums to the appropriate paying agent with respect to the Bonds To Be Refunded, (b) to pay costs and expenses incidental to the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, including the development of the refunding financial plan, and of executing and performing the terms and conditions of the Escrow Contract and all of its fees and charges as the Escrow Holder, (c) at the appropriate time or times to cause to be given on behalf of the City the notices of redemption authorized to be given pursuant to Section 13 hereof, and (d) to invest the moneys held by it consistent with the provisions of the refunding financial plan. The Escrow Contract shall be irrevocable and shall constitute a covenant with the holders of the Refunding Bonds. Section 11. The proceeds, inclusive of any premium, from the sale of the Refunding Bonds, immediately upon receipt, shall be placed in escrow by the City with the Escrow Holder in accordance with the Escrow Contract. All moneys held by the Escrow Holder shall be invested only in direct obligations of the United States of America or in obligations the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America, which obligations shall mature or be subject to redemption at the option of the holder thereof not later than the respective dates when such moneys will be required to make payments or held uninvested in cash in accordance with the refunding financial plan. Any such moneys remaining in the custody of the Escrow Holder aider the full execution of the Escrow Contract shall be returned to the City and shall be applied by the City only to the payment of the principal of or interest on the Refunding Bonds then outstanding. Section 12. That portion of such proceeds from the sale of the Refunding Bonds, together with interest earned thereon, which shall be required for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds To Be Refunded, including any redemption premiums, in accordance with the refunding financial plan, shall be irrevocably committed and pledged to such purpose and the holders of the Bonds To Be Refunded shall have a lien upon such moneys and the investments thereof held by the Escrow Holder. The pledge and lien provided for herein shall become valid and binding upon the issuance of the Refunding Bonds and the moneys and investments held by the Escrow Holder shall immediately be subject thereto without any further act. Such pledge and lien shall be valid and binding against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the City irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof. Neither this resolution, the Escrow Contract, nor any other instrument relating to such pledge and lien, need be filed or recorded. Section 13. In accordance with the provisions of Section 53.00 and of paragraph h of Section 90.10 of the Law, the Common Council hereby elects to call in and redeem all the Bonds To Be Refunded which are subject to prior redemption according to their terms on each applicable Redemption Date. The sum to be paid therefor on the Redemption Date shall be the par value thereof, the accrued interest to the Redemption Date and the redemption premiums. The Escrow Holder is hereby authorized and directed to cause notices of such calls for redemption to be given in the name of the City by mailing such notice to the registered holder at least sixty and not more than seventy -five days prior to the Redemption Date unless such notice is waived by the registered holder. Upon the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, the election to call in and redeem the Bonds To Be Refunded subject to prior redemption and the direction to the Escrow Holder to cause notice thereof to be given as provided in this Section shall become irrevocable and the provisions of this Section shall constitute a covenant with the holders, from time to time, of the Refunding Bonds, provided that this Section may be amended from time to time as may be necessary to comply with the publication requirements of paragraph a of Section 53.00 of the Law, as the same may be amended from time to time. Section 14. The City Comptroller is further authorized to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to ensure the continued status of the interest on the Refunding Bonds or the BFSA Refunding Bonds, as excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Section 15. The City Comptroller is further authorized to enter into a continuing disclosure undertaking with or for the benefit of the initial purchaser of the Refunding Bonds authorized by this resolution, if required, containing provisions which are satisfactory to such purchaser in compliance with the provisions of Rule 15c2 -12, promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Section 16. The City Comptroller and all other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf of the City to execute and deliver all certificates and other documents, perform all acts and do all things required or contemplated to be executed, performed or done by this resolution or any document or agreement approved hereby. Section 17. This resolution shall take effect immediately subject to approval by the Mayor in accordance with Section 38 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo. Introduced: PASSED AYES 9, NOES 0 NO. 1214 SPONSOR: COUNCILMEMBER SCANLON HOME RULE REQUEST TO PASS ASSEMBLY BILL A. 7895, "AN ACT IN RELATION TO AUTHORIZING SEAN WILLIAM MCCABE TO FILE A REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF BENEFIT COVERAGE WITH THE NEW YORK STATE AND LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM." WHEREAS: Sean William McCabe, a member of the New York State and local police and fire retirement system who was first employed by the Buffalo Police Department on July 31, 2009, who, for reasons not ascribable to his own negligence, filed an election to be covered by the benefits of article 22 of the retirement and social security law, shall be deemed to be covered by the benefits of article 14 of such law, and the retirement plan contained in subdivision F of section 384 of this law retroactive to July 31, 2009; and WHEREAS: It is in the interest of the City of Buffalo that such legislation be enacted; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk send a Home Rule Request to the New York State Legislature, as follows: To the Legislature: Pursuant to Article IX of the Constitution, the City of Buffalo requests the enactment of Assembly Bill No. A.7895, entitled "An act in relation to authorizing Scan William McCabe to file a request for change of benefit coverage with the New York state and local police and fire retirement system." It is hereby stated that a necessity exists for the enactment of such legislation, and that the facts establishing such necessity are as follows: The local government does not have the power to enact such legislation by local law. EXPLANATION This legislation allows the Scan William McCabe, an employee of the City of Buffalo to change his retirement status from Tier 5 to Tier 3. This bill allows Mr. McCabe to be granted Tier 3 status in the New York State and local police and fire retirement system, a status he has rightfully earned. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk send copies of this resolution to the Home Rule Counsel of the New York State Assembly, the Home Rule Counsel of the New York State Senate, and the local delegation of the New York State Legislature. ADOPTED NO. 1215 SPONSOR: CHRISTOPHER P. SCANLON WAIVE EVENT FEE FOR THE BISHOP TIMON - ST. JUDE LAWN FETE 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 Bishop Timon - St. Jude Lawn Fete is June 6 7 & 8 T " at Bishop Timon, St Jude High School; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo respectfully requests that the Department of Special Events and the Department of Public Works waive the garbage /recycling tote fee for the Bishop Timon -St. Jude Lawn Fete; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the Departments Public Works and Special Events. PASSED AYES 9, NOES 0 SPONSOR: DEMONE SMITH NO. 1216 WAIVE PARK RENTAL, SCHOOL PICNICS Date: June 8, 2015 Whereas: Chapter 175 of the Code of the City of Buffalo establishes a schedule of fees that are charged with respect to licenses and permits and activities required or regulated under the provisions of various chapters of the; and Whereas: The Dr. Charles R. Drew PS #59 Picnic will be held in MLK Park, June 29, 2015; and Whereas : The MLK Multicultural Institute at PS #39 Pre and Kindergarten Picnic will be held at MLK Park, June 12, 2015;and Now, therefore be it resolved, That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo respectfully request that the Parks Department, Permits and Inspections, and the Department of Public Works waive all fees applicable for the above listed events; and Be it further resolved, That the City Clerk forwards a copy of this resolution to the Commissioners of the Departments Inspections, Public Works PASSED AYES 9, NOES 0 NO. 1217 SPONSOR: DEMONE SMITH IgTIelD /=1111a4 = "7*]Ciii0 N10 i folk 9:14&119N4=11kkIY Date: June 9, 2015 Whereas: Chapter 175 of the Code of the City of Buffalo establishes a schedule of fees that are charged with respect to licenses and permits and activities required or regulated under the provisions of various chapters of the; and Whereas: "Taking It to the Streets" is an annual event held each year; and Whereas: "Taking It to the Streets" is a community musical and spiritual event held in MLK Park; and Whereas: "Taking It to the Streets" is free to the public; and Whereas: "Taking It to the Streets" will be August 15 and 16 and Now, therefore be it resolved, That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo respectfully request that Department of Special Events, Department of Permits and Inspections, and the Department of Public Works waive all fees applicable for "Taking It To The Streets "; and Be it farther resolved, That the City Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the Commissioners of the Departments of Permits and Inspections, Public Works and Special Events PASSED AYES 9, NOES 0 NO. 1218 BY: UNIVERSITY DISTRICT COUNCILMEMBER RASHEED N.C. WYATT WAIVE PERMIT FEES FOR MINNESOTA AVE BLOCK MEDIANS 2015 Date: June 1, 2015 Whereas: Minnesota Ave Block Club is requesting use of the City of Buffalo Water Hydrants to maintain their gardens inside the medians on Minnesota Ave. Whereas: Minnesota Block Club will began watering on June 6, 2015 through October 31, 2015 on Minnesota Ave from Main Street and Cordova Ave to Bailey Ave in the University District. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council approves Waiving the permit fees associated with this event; and Be It Further Resolved: That copies of this resolution has been sent to the Buffalo Water Authority and the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets. PASSED AYES 9, NOES 0 BY: RASHEED N.C. WYATT NO. 1219 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, 2016, conditional upon the person(s) so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City of Buffalo. Christopher Alan Cartwright Jr. Michael Henry Patrick Kobis Ashante Wilson ADOPTED BY: RASHEED N. C. WYATT NO. 1220 APPOINTMENTS COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS That the following person(s) are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 2016, conditional, upon the person so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City Clerk. Caroline M. Aungst Edward D. Aungst Frank Aungst Larry Chappell David P. Howard Catherine E. Kazukiewicz Kathleen A. Mulqueen Brendon Philip Najm Martha Taggart Lisa M. Yaeger TOTAL: 10 ADOPTED NO. 1221 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers, 13 floor City Hall, Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted. Regular Committees Committee on Civil Service Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 9:45 o'clock A.M. Committee on Finance Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. following Civil Service Committee on Comm. Dev. Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 1:00 o'clock A.M. Committee on Legislation Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 2:00 o'clock A.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 set up whereby the City Clerk's Office is not made aware; therefore, unless we receive notice from the respective Chairmen, we can only make notification of what we are made aware. NO. 1222 ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. Smith, Seconded by Mr. Rivera, the Council adjourned at 2:58 pm GERALD A. CHWALINSKI CITY CLERK June 9, 2015