Standing Committees
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · March 7, 2018
Minutes
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
PRE-AGENDA - APPOINTMENTS AND/OR RE-APPOINTMENTS
2018-0094 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Grant Ervin as a member to
the Pittsburgh Allegheny County Thermal Board for a term to expire January 31,
2021.
Interview Held
2018-0095 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Aftyn Giles as an alternate
member to the Pittsburgh Allegheny County Thermal Board for a term to expire
January 31, 2021.
Interview Held
ROLL CALL
Present 6 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs.
Kail-Smith
Absent 2 - Mrs. Harris, and Mr. Kraus
FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, REV. BURGESS, CHAIR
SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
2018-0215 Resolution amending a number of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
authorization resolutions to reflect the change of the Community Development Division
from the Department of City Planning to the Office of Management and Budget.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Lavelle, and Mr. O'Connor
No: 1 - Ms. Gross
Abstain: 2 - Mr. Coghill, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
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Absent: 2 - Mrs. Harris, and Mr. Kraus
DEFERRED PAPERS
2018-0111 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Twenty Eight
Thousand Dollars ($28,000.00) in favor of Tiffany Angelini and Ernest Simon,
Esquire, fully releasing the City from all claims and liability for alleged personal injuries
as described in a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at
G.D. 13-007464.
(Executive Session held 3-1-18)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0127 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Pepper Hamilton LLP,
Suite 5000, 500 Grant St., Pittsburgh, PA l5219 for professional consulting and legal
services in relation to False Claims Act litigation in an amount not to exceed Eighteen
Thousand Sixteen Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($18,016.56).
(Executive Session held 3-6-18)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
NEW PAPERS
2018-0147 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Robert A. Creo, Labor
Arbitrator, 1151 Freeport Road, Suite 347, Pittsburgh, PA 15238-3103 for
arbitration fees for a three day hearing related to Grievance 17-012 in an amount not
to exceed Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0148 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $5,000.00, in favor of
Nathan Awai, 211 Attica Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 for reimbursement of his
homeowner’s deductible for repairs to his residence after a City Environmental
Services vehicle backed into a Duquesne Light Pole at this location, knocking the pole
into his residence on August 8, 2017.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2018-0149 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $5,785.67, in favor of
Duquesne Light Company, ATTN: Carolyn K. Cingel, 411 Seventh Avenue, Mail
Drop 16-1, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 for damage to their light pole near 115 Attica
Street, Pittsburgh, 15220 from a City ES vehicle backing into it and knocking it into a
residence on August 8, 2017.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0150 Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the
City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept
a donation from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership of Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000.00) to assist the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police with re-establishing the
mounted unit.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0151 Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the
City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept
a donation from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership of Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000.00) to assist the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police with operating the Zone
2 Cultural District Substation.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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INVOICES
INVOICES FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL
The following departmental invoices not covered under a contract with the City
shall be paid by the City Controller after the invoices have been approved by City
Council at the March 7th 2018 Standing Committees meeting. A completed
standard form detailing the expenditures is attached to all of the below listed
invoices. No payments will be made to any of the below listed vendors prior the
approval of City Council.
CITY COUNCIL
Bell, Emily – reimbursement/coffee (Dist. 7) 13.95
Bellamonte Pizza – food for community event (Dist. 2) 200.84
Coffee Serv., Inc. – coffee service (Dist. 9) 127.92
Pittsburgh Mailing – mailing service (Dist. 6) 1,244.44
OMB
New Pittsburgh Courier – announcement for intent to release CDBG funds
1,035.32
Shred-It – document destruction services for CDBG division 50.00
Commonwealth of PA – submission fee for RACP grant 500.00
Commonwealth of PA – submission fee for RACP grant 500.00
LAW
AKF Reporters Incorporated – depositions 1,609.15
Allegheny County – deposition transcript 70.00
Jocelyn A Banks – reimbursement for postage for mailing in litigation case
28.80
Pennsylvania Bar Institute – continuing legal education course 299.00
Zobrak, Michael E – arbitration services regarding a case 1,526.22
HUMAN RESOURCES
Community College of Beaver County – advertising 65.00
RecruitMilitary – advertising 1,136.00
Dalimonte, Brandon – reimbursement for notary exam fees 107.00
Zappa, Kathleen – reimbursement for notary exam fee 65.00
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PLI
Hill, Brian P – reimbursement for certification renewals 100.00
Kelly, Timothy – reimbursement for state certification required for position
100.00
Schrecengost, Donald – reimbursement for ICC certification 95.00
PUBLIC SAFETY ADMIN
Salsa Pittsburgh – dance lessons for Valentine’s on Ice special event 150.00
Sciulli’s Pizza – pizza for Valentine’s on Ice special event 140.00
POLICE
Markl Supply – 2 rifles for SWAT team 361.58
Roaring Brooke Veterinary Service – veterinary services for mounted unit
554.00
S&D Calibration Services – Enrad/Accutrak certification 409.00
Jason Campbell Horse Shoeing – shoeing horses for mounted unit 650.00
OMI
Iron Mountain Records Management – storage of documents 272.75
Net Transcripts Inc – transcription of case interviews 308.45
PUBLIC WORKS
Ghafoor, Tahajud – renewal of CDL class B 94.50
Wilkes, Mark – renewal of CDL class B 114.50
Atlas Clay & Metal Products Inc – 12” drainage pipe for Muldowney Ave drain
1,794.00
CPRB
Black & White Reunion – Summit Against Racism program book advertisement
325.00
Carpenter, Don – videography production services 125.00
A motion was made to Approve. The motion carried.
INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
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P-CARD APPROVALS
The following Purchase Card transactions are submitted for your approval,
March 7, 2018
Department Vendor Name Comments/Description Item Total
City Clerk IIMC ($395.00)
City Clerk Responsible Hospitality Institute (Weiland, Kate) Registration for
Councilman Kraus for the Sociable City Summit in New Orleans. $450.00
OMB USPS PO 4166320071 (Olzinger, Jennifer) overnight postage to BOA after
mailroom closed $24.70
OMB Twenty Eighty Strategy (Olzinger, Jennifer) 4 day contract management
training course - Dorman $1,120.00
Innovation & Performance E PLUS TECHNOLOGY INC (Christian, Debra)
Network UPS battery adapters; (Hill, Stacy) Cables - approved $135.10
Controller APL APPLE ONLINE STORE (DiNardo, Gina, 03/01/18 10:59) App
dev credit ($6.93)
Human Relations, HUD trust fund Fiverr (Salem, Rachel) The Commission was
in need of a logo for the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Task Force for
community engagement purposes. This was a one time purchase with a quick
turnaround $11.00
Human Resources Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh (Vogel, Pam) Registration
Fee for Pride Festival. $400.00
Human Resources Chatham University (Vogel, Pam) Fee for Job/Intern
Networking Fair. $15.00
Human Resources Eventbrite - Confronting Sexual Harassment (Vogel, Pam)
Registration Fee for Full Day Workshop - J. Manuel/R.Butler $130.00
Human Resources Eventbrite - Confronting Sexual Harassment (Vogel, Pam)
Registration Fee for 1/2 day Workshop - J. Manuel/R.Butler $50.00
Planning Chateau Café & Cakery "(Abate, Janice) Manchester-Chateau
Neighborhood Plan luncheon; (Gastil, Ray) The Sq Chateau expense is approved
The TST Square Cafe expense is approved
The Panera Bread expense is approved
The Sams Club expense is approved. " $245.00
Planning, Green Initiatives Trust Fund Square Café (Abate, Janice) OMB and
S&R Retreat Lunch; (Gastil, Ray) The Square Café expense is approved $169.00
Planning, Green Initiatives Trust Fund PANERA BREAD #202339 (Abate,
Janice) OMB and S&R Retreat Breakfast; (Gastil, Ray) The Panera Bread
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expense is approved $87.98
Planning, Green Initiatives Trust Fund SAMSCLUB.COM (Abate, Janice)
OMB and S&R Retreat Snacks/Drinks; (Gastil, Ray)The Sams Club expense is
approved. $99.84
Planning, Green Initiatives Trust Fund SAMSCLUB.COM (Abate, Janice)
OMB and S&R Retreat Snacks/Drinks; (sales tax) (Gastil, Ray) The Sams Club
expense is approved. $2.79
PLI International Code Council, Inc (O'Neill, Elizabeth) Cole IPMC Test
$209.00
Public Safety-Special Events Trust Fund Betsy Ann Candies Inc (Katze, Brian)
Payment for chocolates for Valentines On Ice. $300.00
Public Safety-Special Events Trust Fund 4IMPRINT (McKenzie, Sheila) Payment
for merchandise for the Great Race 2017 $1,992.36
Police Aqua Filter Fresh, Inc (Wank, Lori Ann) Dolphin Pump for Academy -
Off Aqua Filter contract $25.00
Police Aqua Filter Fresh, Inc (Wank, Lori Ann) Case of cups, off contract
Aqua Filter item $206.25
Police Aqua Filter Fresh, Inc (Wank, Lori Ann) Case of cups - off Aqua Filter
contract items $161.25
Police IACP (Wank, Lori Ann) International Association of Chiefs of Police
(IACP) 2018 Membership $150.00
Police IN COMBAT SWAG, LLC (Nieves, Kathy) Mounted Patrol Patches
$1,020.30
Police IN COMBAT SWAG, LLC (Nieves, Kathy) Bomb Squad patches
$896.87
Fire Jones & Bartlett Learning (Anthony, Maxine) Books for firefighter recruit
class $2,144.25
Fire NFPA National Fire Protection Association (Anthony, Maxine) Updated fire
and arson manuals $832.45
Fire PANERA BREAD #202339 (Anthony, Maxine) Catering for Chiefs
Meeting - charge was cancelled due to bad service. ($532.51)
Public Works, Administration Paypal - Pittsburgh Section ASCE (Bisnette,
Doug) Training registration fee for DPW to attend class: Chlorides Impacts on
Urban Land and Waterways.; DPW Admin. $60.00
Public Works, Operations Sherrill, Inc (Bisnette, Doug) Operational Supplies
for Forestry crews.; Forestry Division $2,409.66
Public Works, Facilities Holt Ramsey Pump & Equipment (Bisnette, Doug)
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Replacement pump for restrooms at Vanucci Park - Facilities Maintenance
$1,981.00
Public Works, Facilities South Side Glass Co (Bisnette, Doug) One way glass for
interview room Zone 2 Police - Facilities Maintenance $105.63
Parks & Recreation American Red Cross (Stagger, Lona) Red Cross
transaction completed for recertification #1 for current OBH Staff. $165.00
Parks & Recreation Artist & Craftsman Supply (Burns, Nancy) Fabric and
paper block printing ink supplies for first and second grade after school fiber arts
program. $90.32
Parks & Recreation GIANT-EAGLE #6379 (Sonnet, Rachel) Giant Eagle Receipt
Magee Cooking Class $34.16
Parks & Recreation Chapon's Greenhouse & Supply (Burns, Nancy) Winter bird
feeder supplies for after school garden club that taught third and fourth grade
students about biodegradable substances capable of being decomposed by
bacteria or other living organisms. $68.92
Parks & Recreation WALK 15 (Coyne, Jon) Walk 15 basic level instructor
certification for Valarie Brewer $99.00
Parks & Recreation Toms Fridays Market (Burns, Nancy) Raw suet for winter
bird feeders for third and fourth grade after school garden club. $6.51
Parks & Recreation SAMSCLUB #6678 (Burns, Nancy) Bulk oranges and raisins
for biodegradable bird house for after school garden club. $16.46
Parks & Recreation Pittsburgh Trophy Company (Rothhaar, Stephen) Mayor's
Cup Engravings 2017 $70.00
Parks & Recreation Balloons Instead (Burns, Nancy) Balloons for Black History
PPS School Wide Assembly including community leaders and professionals
sharing past, present and future messages to encourage and inspire youth. Guest
Presenters included Pittsburgh Fire Fighters and Zone 6 Police Officers, District
9 Board Representative, and culturally relevant entrepreneurs and managers
$310.00
Parks & Recreation Third Generation of Pennsylvania (McKenzie, Sheila)
payment for dept voice mail services $341.00
Parks & Recreation LEFF-MARVIN CLEANER (Burns, Nancy) Dry cleaning of
ceremonial black and gold bunting flags $120.00
A motion was made to Approve. The motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
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NEW PAPERS
2018-0152 Resolution amending Resolution No. 797, effective December 28, 2017, entitled
“adopting and approving the 2018 Capital Budget and the 2018 Community
Development Block Grant Program, and the 2018 through 2023 Capital
Improvement Program” by supplementing the 2018 City of Pittsburgh Street
Resurfacing to be funded by a $200,000 transfer from the Office of Management and
Budget’s Operating Budget.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0153 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 675 of 2008, effective January 29, 2009, as
amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget and the
2009 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2009 through
2013 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing AUTOMATED FUEL
DISPENSING SYSTEM by $7,048.00 and increasing STREET RESURFACING by
$7,048.00.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0154 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 768 of 2009, effective December 31, 2009,
as amended, entitled Resolution adopting and approving the 2010 Capital Budget and the
2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2010 through
2014 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing NEIGHBORHOOD STREET
IMPROVEMENTS by $33,962.44 and increasing STREET RESURFACING by
$33,962.44.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0155 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 908 of 2010, effective January 1, 2011, as
amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2011 Capital Budget and the 2011
Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2011 through 2016
Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing FIRE EQUIPMENT by $55,591.48 and
increasing STREET RESURFACING by $55,591.48.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2018-0156 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 855 of 2011, effective December 29, 2011,
as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and
the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2012
through 2017 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing SWIFT WATER RESCUE
by $58,185.00, PORTMAN SLOPE by $24,724.31, and POLICE EQUIPMENT by
$6,684.70 and increasing STREET RESURFACING by $89,594.01.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0157 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2012, effective January 1, 2013, as
amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2013 Capital Budget and the
2013 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2013 through
2018 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing ELECTRONIC DAILY ACTIVITY
SHEET by $61,000.00 and PROPERTY MANAGEMENT by $5,712.86 and
increasing STREET RESURFACING by $66,712.86.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0158 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 858 of 2014, effective January 1, 2015, as
amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2015 Capital Budget and the
2015 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2015 through
2020 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing PUBLIC WORKS RADIO
REPLACEMENT by $137,976.19, FUEL SYSTEM UPGRADE by $84,000.00,
HYDRAULIC RESCUE TOOL by $25,440.00, AMMON POOL FILTER by
$14,182.44, and STREETSCAPE AND INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION by
$7,862.44 and increasing STREET RESURFACING by $269,461.07.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0159 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 816 of 2015, effective December 18, 2015,
as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2016 Capital Budget and
the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2016
through 2021 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing LOWER HETH’S RUN by
$75,599.09 and increasing STREET RESURFACING by $75,599.09.
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Public
Works , due back by 3/14/2018. The motion carried.
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2018-0199 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and
Infrastructure (DOMI) to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from
the Heinz Endowments to provide operational support for DOMI as well as funding
for equipment, research into mobility technology and applications, etc. and further
providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed TWO HUNDRED
FIFTY THOUSAND ($250,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Public
Works , due back by 3/14/2018. The motion carried.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. O'CONNOR,
CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2018-0135 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for Springway LLC for property located at 2330 Penn Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs, due back by 4/4/2018. The motion carried.
NEW PAPERS
2018-0161 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $750,000 for the 119 Sixth Street Multiplex
Development project. (Council District 6)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0162 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $750,000 for the 119
Sixth Street Multiplex Development project. (Council District 6)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2018-0165 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Carnegie Science Center Expansion
project. (Council District 6)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0166 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Carnegie
Science Center Expansion project. (Council District 6)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0167 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Center for Victims project. (Council
District 3)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0168 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Center
for Victims project. (Council District 3)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0169 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Duquesne University Rockwell Hall:
Fourth Floor Renovation project. (Council District 6)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2018-0170 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the
Duquesne University Rockwell Hall: Fourth Floor Renovation project. (Council
District 6)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0171 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Homewood Coliseum project.
(Council District 9)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0172 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Homewood Coliseum project. (Council District 9)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0173 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Intensive Care Patient Rooms at
CHP project. (Council District 7)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0174 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Intensive Care Patient Rooms at CHP project. (Council District 7)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2018-0175 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the JHHA Memory Care project.
(Council District 5)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0176 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for JHHA
Memory Care project. (Council District 5)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0177 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Larimer School Redevelopment
project. (Council District 9)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0178 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Larimer School Redevelopment project. (Council District 9)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0179 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Larimer/East Liberty Park project.
(Council District 9)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2018-0180 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Larimer/East Liberty Park project. (Council District 9)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0181 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $2,000,000 for the Moxy Hotel & Lofts project.
(Council District 6)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0182 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,000,000 for the Moxy
Hotel & Lofts project. (Council District 6)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0183 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Multi-media Studio project.
(Council District 7)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0184 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for Multi-media
Studio project. (Council District 7)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2018-0185 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Almono-Hazelwood Mill 19
Redevelopment Phase II project. (Council District 5)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0186 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Almono-Hazelwood Mill 19 Redevelopment Phase II project. (Council District 5)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0187 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Museum Lab, Children’s Museum
of Pittsburgh project. (Council District 1)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0188 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Museum Lab, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh project. (Council District 1)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0189 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Susquehanna Street Phase 2
project. (Council District 9)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2018-0190 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the
Susquehanna Street Phase 2 project. (Council District 9)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0191 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,500,000 for the Heinz Buildings Redevelopment
project. (Council District 1)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0192 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,500,000 for the Heinz
Buildings Redevelopment project. (Council District 1)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0193 Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and
between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Manchester Citizens
Corporation, October Real Estate Holdings, LLC and Uncle Ray’s Real Estate, LLC,
or a related entity to be formed for the Sale of Block 22-K, Lots 38 and 39, (1715
and 1717 Fulton Street) in the 21st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, (Council District
No. 6 - Residential Housing).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0194 Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and
between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Denise Wilson for the
Sale of Block 10-H, Lot 182, in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council
District No. (531 Morgan Street - Sideyard)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2018-0195 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Properties
in the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of
Allegheny County as 125-B, Lot 145 and Block 124-N, Lots 52 and 53 (Council
District No. 9 - Residential Rehabilitation - 406 Lowell Street and 132 and 134
Mayflower Street).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0196 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the following Publicly-Owned
properties in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry
Office of Allegheny County as Block 27-B, Lots 53, 54, 72, 166, and 200 - (Council
District No. 6 - Residential Rehabilitation - 800, 809, 811 Bryn Mawr Road and 902
and 748 Anaheim Street)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0197 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Properties
in the 10th and 11th Wards of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry
Office of Allegheny County as Block 50-M, Lots 1, 4, 5, 8, 44, 180, 186 and Block
50-H, Lot 11 (Council District No. 9 - Site Assemblage for residential development -
5410, 5347, 5361, 5367 Rosetta Street, 234, 323 N Aiken Street and 5347 Kincaid
Street).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0198 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements
with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the administration of
certain projects and programs, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not
to exceed $3,286,320.00. (Council Districts: All).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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Agenda
City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Standing Committee Meeting Agenda - Final
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
PRE-AGENDA - APPOINTMENTS AND/OR RE-APPOINTMENTS
2018-0094 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Grant Ervin as a member to
the Pittsburgh Allegheny County Thermal Board for a term to expire January 31,
2021.
2018-0095 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Aftyn Giles as an alternate
member to the Pittsburgh Allegheny County Thermal Board for a term to expire
January 31, 2021.
ROLL CALL
FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, REV. BURGESS, CHAIR
SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
2018-0215 Resolution amending a number of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
authorization resolutions to reflect the change of the Community Development
Division from the Department of City Planning to the Office of Management and
Budget.
(Waiver of Rule 8 is Requested)
DEFERRED PAPERS
2018-0111 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Twenty Eight
Thousand Dollars ($28,000.00) in favor of Tiffany Angelini and Ernest Simon,
Esquire, fully releasing the City from all claims and liability for alleged personal injuries
as described in a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at
G.D. 13-007464.
(Executive Session held 3-1-18)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0111
2018-0127 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Pepper Hamilton LLP,
Suite 5000, 500 Grant St., Pittsburgh, PA l5219 for professional consulting and legal
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services in relation to False Claims Act litigation in an amount not to exceed Eighteen
Thousand Sixteen Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($18,016.56).
(Executive Session scheduled for 3-6-18)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0127.docx
NEW PAPERS
2018-0147 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Robert A. Creo, Labor
Arbitrator, 1151 Freeport Road, Suite 347, Pittsburgh, PA 15238-3103 for
arbitration fees for a three day hearing related to Grievance 17-012 in an amount not
to exceed Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00).
Attachments: Summary 2018-0147
2018-0148 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $5,000.00, in favor of
Nathan Awai, 211 Attica Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 for reimbursement of his
homeowner’s deductible for repairs to his residence after a City Environmental
Services vehicle backed into a Duquesne Light Pole at this location, knocking the
pole into his residence on August 8, 2017.
Attachments: Summary 2018-0148
2018-0149 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $5,785.67, in favor of
Duquesne Light Company, ATTN: Carolyn K. Cingel, 411 Seventh Avenue, Mail
Drop 16-1, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 for damage to their light pole near 115 Attica
Street, Pittsburgh, 15220 from a City ES vehicle backing into it and knocking it into a
residence on August 8, 2017.
Attachments: Summary 2018-0149
2018-0150 Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the
City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept
a donation from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership of Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000.00) to assist the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police with re-establishing the
mounted unit.
Attachments: Summary 2018-0150
2018-0151 Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the
City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept
a donation from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership of Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000.00) to assist the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police with operating the Zone
2 Cultural District Substation.
Attachments: Summary 2018-0151
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INVOICES
INVOICES FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL
The following departmental invoices not covered under a contract with the City shall be paid by the
City Controller after the invoices have been approved by City Council at the March 7th 2018
Standing Committees meeting. A completed standard form detailing the expenditures is attached to
all of the below listed invoices. No payments will be made to any of the below listed vendors prior
the approval of City Council.
CITY COUNCIL
Bell, Emily – reimbursement/coffee (Dist. 7) 13.95
Bellamonte Pizza – food for community event (Dist. 2) 200.84
Coffee Serv., Inc. – coffee service (Dist. 9) 127.92
Pittsburgh Mailing – mailing service (Dist. 6) 1,244.44
OMB
New Pittsburgh Courier – announcement for intent to release CDBG funds 1,035.32
Shred-It – document destruction services for CDBG division 50.00
Commonwealth of PA – submission fee for RACP grant 500.00
Commonwealth of PA – submission fee for RACP grant 500.00
LAW
AKF Reporters Incorporated – depositions 1,609.15
Allegheny County – deposition transcript 70.00
Jocelyn A Banks – reimbursement for postage for mailing in litigation case 28.80
Pennsylvania Bar Institute – continuing legal education course 299.00
Zobrak, Michael E – arbitration services regarding a case 1,526.22
HUMAN RESOURCES
Community College of Beaver County – advertising 65.00
RecruitMilitary – advertising 1,136.00
Dalimonte, Brandon – reimbursement for notary exam fees 107.00
Zappa, Kathleen – reimbursement for notary exam fee 65.00
PLI
Hill, Brian P – reimbursement for certification renewals 100.00
Kelly, Timothy – reimbursement for state certification required for position 100.00
Schrecengost, Donald – reimbursement for ICC certification 95.00
PUBLIC SAFETY ADMIN
Salsa Pittsburgh – dance lessons for Valentine’s on Ice special event 150.00
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Sciulli’s Pizza – pizza for Valentine’s on Ice special event 140.00
POLICE
Markl Supply – 2 rifles for SWAT team 361.58
Roaring Brooke Veterinary Service – veterinary services for mounted unit 554.00
S&D Calibration Services – Enrad/Accutrak certification 409.00
Jason Campbell Horse Shoeing – shoeing horses for mounted unit 650.00
OMI
Iron Mountain Records Management – storage of documents 272.75
Net Transcripts Inc – transcription of case interviews 308.45
PUBLIC WORKS
Ghafoor, Tahajud – renewal of CDL class B 94.50
Wilkes, Mark – renewal of CDL class B 114.50
Atlas Clay & Metal Products Inc – 12” drainage pipe for Muldowney Ave drain 1,794.00
CPRB
Black & White Reunion – Summit Against Racism program book advertisement 325.00
Carpenter, Don – videography production services 125.00
INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
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P-CARD APPROVALS
The following Purchase Card transactions are submitted for your approval, March 7, 2018
Department Vendor Name Comments/Description Item Total
City Clerk IIMC ($395.00)
City Clerk Responsible Hospitality Institute (Weiland, Kate) Registration for Councilman Kraus
for the Sociable City Summit in New Orleans. $450.00
OMB USPS PO 4166320071 (Olzinger, Jennifer) overnight postage to BOA after mailroom
closed $24.70
OMB Twenty Eighty Strategy (Olzinger, Jennifer) 4 day contract management training course -
Dorman $1,120.00
Innovation & Performance E PLUS TECHNOLOGY INC (Christian, Debra) Network UPS
battery adapters; (Hill, Stacy) Cables - approved $135.10
Controller APL APPLE ONLINE STORE (DiNardo, Gina, 03/01/18 10:59) App dev credit
($6.93)
Human Relations, HUD trust fund Fiverr (Salem, Rachel) The Commission was in need of a logo
for the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Task Force for community engagement purposes. This
was a one time purchase with a quick turnaround $11.00
Human Resources Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh (Vogel, Pam) Registration Fee for Pride
Festival. $400.00
Human Resources Chatham University (Vogel, Pam) Fee for Job/Intern Networking Fair.
$15.00
Human Resources Eventbrite - Confronting Sexual Harassment (Vogel, Pam) Registration Fee
for Full Day Workshop - J. Manuel/R.Butler $130.00
Human Resources Eventbrite - Confronting Sexual Harassment (Vogel, Pam) Registration Fee
for 1/2 day Workshop - J. Manuel/R.Butler $50.00
Planning Chateau Café & Cakery "(Abate, Janice) Manchester-Chateau Neighborhood Plan
luncheon; (Gastil, Ray) The Sq Chateau expense is approved
The TST Square Cafe expense is approved
The Panera Bread expense is approved
The Sams Club expense is approved. " $245.00
Planning, Green Initiatives Trust Fund Square Café (Abate, Janice) OMB and S&R Retreat
Lunch; (Gastil, Ray) The Square Café expense is approved $169.00
Planning, Green Initiatives Trust Fund PANERA BREAD #202339 (Abate, Janice) OMB and S&R
Retreat Breakfast; (Gastil, Ray) The Panera Bread expense is approved $87.98
Planning, Green Initiatives Trust Fund SAMSCLUB.COM (Abate, Janice) OMB and S&R
Retreat Snacks/Drinks; (Gastil, Ray)The Sams Club expense is approved. $99.84
Planning, Green Initiatives Trust Fund SAMSCLUB.COM (Abate, Janice) OMB and S&R
Retreat Snacks/Drinks; (sales tax) (Gastil, Ray) The Sams Club expense is approved. $2.79
PLI International Code Council, Inc (O'Neill, Elizabeth) Cole IPMC Test $209.00
Public Safety-Special Events Trust Fund Betsy Ann Candies Inc (Katze, Brian) Payment for
chocolates for Valentines On Ice. $300.00
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Public Safety-Special Events Trust Fund 4IMPRINT (McKenzie, Sheila) Payment for
merchandise for the Great Race 2017 $1,992.36
Police Aqua Filter Fresh, Inc (Wank, Lori Ann) Dolphin Pump for Academy - Off Aqua Filter
contract $25.00
Police Aqua Filter Fresh, Inc (Wank, Lori Ann) Case of cups, off contract Aqua Filter item
$206.25
Police Aqua Filter Fresh, Inc (Wank, Lori Ann) Case of cups - off Aqua Filter contract items
$161.25
Police IACP (Wank, Lori Ann) International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) 2018
Membership $150.00
Police IN COMBAT SWAG, LLC (Nieves, Kathy) Mounted Patrol Patches $1,020.30
Police IN COMBAT SWAG, LLC (Nieves, Kathy) Bomb Squad patches $896.87
Fire Jones & Bartlett Learning (Anthony, Maxine) Books for firefighter recruit class $2,144.25
Fire NFPA National Fire Protection Association (Anthony, Maxine) Updated fire and arson
manuals $832.45
Fire PANERA BREAD #202339 (Anthony, Maxine) Catering for Chiefs Meeting - charge was
cancelled due to bad service. ($532.51)
Public Works, Administration Paypal - Pittsburgh Section ASCE (Bisnette, Doug) Training
registration fee for DPW to attend class: Chlorides Impacts on Urban Land and Waterways.; DPW
Admin. $60.00
Public Works, Operations Sherrill, Inc (Bisnette, Doug) Operational Supplies for Forestry
crews.; Forestry Division $2,409.66
Public Works, Facilities Holt Ramsey Pump & Equipment (Bisnette, Doug) Replacement pump
for restrooms at Vanucci Park - Facilities Maintenance $1,981.00
Public Works, Facilities South Side Glass Co (Bisnette, Doug) One way glass for interview room
Zone 2 Police - Facilities Maintenance $105.63
Parks & Recreation American Red Cross (Stagger, Lona) Red Cross transaction completed for
recertification #1 for current OBH Staff. $165.00
Parks & Recreation Artist & Craftsman Supply (Burns, Nancy) Fabric and paper block printing
ink supplies for first and second grade after school fiber arts program. $90.32
Parks & Recreation GIANT-EAGLE #6379 (Sonnet, Rachel) Giant Eagle Receipt Magee
Cooking Class $34.16
Parks & Recreation Chapon's Greenhouse & Supply (Burns, Nancy) Winter bird feeder supplies
for after school garden club that taught third and fourth grade students about biodegradable
substances capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms. $68.92
Parks & Recreation WALK 15 (Coyne, Jon) Walk 15 basic level instructor certification for Valarie
Brewer $99.00
Parks & Recreation Toms Fridays Market (Burns, Nancy) Raw suet for winter bird feeders for
third and fourth grade after school garden club. $6.51
Parks & Recreation SAMSCLUB #6678 (Burns, Nancy) Bulk oranges and raisins for
biodegradable bird house for after school garden club. $16.46
Parks & Recreation Pittsburgh Trophy Company (Rothhaar, Stephen) Mayor's Cup Engravings
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2017 $70.00
Parks & Recreation Balloons Instead (Burns, Nancy) Balloons for Black History PPS School Wide
Assembly including community leaders and professionals sharing past, present and future messages
to encourage and inspire youth. Guest Presenters included Pittsburgh Fire Fighters and Zone 6
Police Officers, District 9 Board Representative, and culturally relevant entrepreneurs and
managers $310.00
Parks & Recreation Third Generation of Pennsylvania (McKenzie, Sheila) payment for dept
voice mail services $341.00
Parks & Recreation LEFF-MARVIN CLEANER (Burns, Nancy) Dry cleaning of ceremonial black
and gold bunting flags $120.00
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2018-0152 Resolution amending Resolution No. 797, effective December 28, 2017, entitled
“adopting and approving the 2018 Capital Budget and the 2018 Community
Development Block Grant Program, and the 2018 through 2023 Capital
Improvement Program” by supplementing the 2018 City of Pittsburgh Street
Resurfacing to be funded by a $200,000 transfer from the Office of Management and
Budget’s Operating Budget.
Attachments: Summary 2018-0152
2018-0153 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 675 of 2008, effective January 29, 2009, as
amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget and the
2009 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2009 through
2013 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing AUTOMATED FUEL
DISPENSING SYSTEM by $7,048.00 and increasing STREET RESURFACING by
$7,048.00.
Attachments: Summary 2018-0153
2018-0154 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 768 of 2009, effective December 31, 2009,
as amended, entitled Resolution adopting and approving the 2010 Capital Budget and the
2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2010 through
2014 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing NEIGHBORHOOD STREET
IMPROVEMENTS by $33,962.44 and increasing STREET RESURFACING by
$33,962.44.
Attachments: Summary 2018-0154
2018-0155 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 908 of 2010, effective January 1, 2011, as
amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2011 Capital Budget and the 2011
Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2011 through 2016
Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing FIRE EQUIPMENT by $55,591.48 and
increasing STREET RESURFACING by $55,591.48.
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2018-0156 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 855 of 2011, effective December 29, 2011,
as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and
the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2012
through 2017 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing SWIFT WATER RESCUE
by $58,185.00, PORTMAN SLOPE by $24,724.31, and POLICE EQUIPMENT by
$6,684.70 and increasing STREET RESURFACING by $89,594.01.
Attachments: Summary 2018-0156
2018-0157 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2012, effective January 1, 2013, as
amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2013 Capital Budget and the
2013 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2013 through
2018 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing ELECTRONIC DAILY ACTIVITY
SHEET by $61,000.00 and PROPERTY MANAGEMENT by $5,712.86 and
increasing STREET RESURFACING by $66,712.86.
Attachments: Summary 2018-0157
2018-0158 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 858 of 2014, effective January 1, 2015, as
amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2015 Capital Budget and the
2015 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2015 through
2020 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing PUBLIC WORKS RADIO
REPLACEMENT by $137,976.19, FUEL SYSTEM UPGRADE by $84,000.00,
HYDRAULIC RESCUE TOOL by $25,440.00, AMMON POOL FILTER by
$14,182.44, and STREETSCAPE AND INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION by
$7,862.44 and increasing STREET RESURFACING by $269,461.07.
Attachments: Summary 2018-0158
2018-0159 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 816 of 2015, effective December 18, 2015,
as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2016 Capital Budget and
the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2016
through 2021 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing LOWER HETH’S RUN by
$75,599.09 and increasing STREET RESURFACING by $75,599.09.
Attachments: Summary 2018-0159
2018-0199 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and
Infrastructure (DOMI) to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from
the Heinz Endowments to provide operational support for DOMI as well as funding
for equipment, research into mobility technology and applications, etc. and further
providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed TWO HUNDRED
FIFTY THOUSAND ($250,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
Attachments: Summary 2018-0199
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. O'CONNOR, CHAIR
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DEFERRED PAPERS
2018-0135 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for Springway LLC for property located at 2330 Penn Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Attachments: Summary 2018-0135.docx
2018-0135-Exhibit A. 2330 Penn Ave
2018-0135-Questionnaire. 2330 Penn
NEW PAPERS
2018-0161 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $750,000 for the 119 Sixth Street Multiplex
Development project. (Council District 6)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0161
2018-0162 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for
a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $750,000 for the 119
Sixth Street Multiplex Development project. (Council District 6)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0162
2018-0165 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Carnegie Science Center Expansion
project. (Council District 6)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0165
2018-0166 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for
a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the
Carnegie Science Center Expansion project. (Council District 6)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0166
2018-0167 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Center for Victims project.
(Council District 3)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0167
2018-0168 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for
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a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Center
for Victims project. (Council District 3)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0168
2018-0169 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Duquesne University Rockwell Hall:
Fourth Floor Renovation project. (Council District 6)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0169
2018-0170 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for
a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the
Duquesne University Rockwell Hall: Fourth Floor Renovation project. (Council
District 6)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0170
2018-0171 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Homewood Coliseum project.
(Council District 9)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0171
2018-0172 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for
a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Homewood Coliseum project. (Council District 9)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0172
2018-0173 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Intensive Care Patient Rooms at
CHP project. (Council District 7)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0173
2018-0174 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for
a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Intensive Care Patient Rooms at CHP project. (Council District 7)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0174
2018-0175 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the JHHA Memory Care project.
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(Council District 5)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0175
2018-0176 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for
a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for JHHA
Memory Care project. (Council District 5)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0176
2018-0177 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Larimer School Redevelopment
project. (Council District 9)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0177
2018-0178 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for
a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Larimer School Redevelopment project. (Council District 9)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0178
2018-0179 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Larimer/East Liberty Park project.
(Council District 9)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0179
2018-0180 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for
a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Larimer/East Liberty Park project. (Council District 9)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0180
2018-0181 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $2,000,000 for the Moxy Hotel & Lofts project.
(Council District 6)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0181
2018-0182 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for
a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,000,000 for the
Moxy Hotel & Lofts project. (Council District 6)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0182
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2018-0183 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Multi-media Studio project.
(Council District 7)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0183
2018-0184 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for
a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for
Multi-media Studio project. (Council District 7)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0184
2018-0185 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Almono-Hazelwood Mill 19
Redevelopment Phase II project. (Council District 5)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0185
2018-0186 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for
a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Almono-Hazelwood Mill 19 Redevelopment Phase II project. (Council District 5)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0186
2018-0187 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Museum Lab, Children’s Museum
of Pittsburgh project. (Council District 1)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0187
2018-0188 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for
a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Museum Lab, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh project. (Council District 1)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0188
2018-0189 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Susquehanna Street Phase 2
project. (Council District 9)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0189
2018-0190 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for
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a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the
Susquehanna Street Phase 2 project. (Council District 9)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0190
2018-0191 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,500,000 for the Heinz Buildings Redevelopment
project. (Council District 1)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0191
2018-0192 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for
a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,500,000 for the
Heinz Buildings Redevelopment project. (Council District 1)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0192
2018-0193 Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and
between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Manchester Citizens
Corporation, October Real Estate Holdings, LLC and Uncle Ray’s Real Estate,
LLC, or a related entity to be formed for the Sale of Block 22-K, Lots 38 and 39,
(1715 and 1717 Fulton Street) in the 21st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, (Council
District No. 6 - Residential Housing).
Attachments: Summary 2018-0193
2018-0194 Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and
between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Denise Wilson for the
Sale of Block 10-H, Lot 182, in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council
District No. (531 Morgan Street - Sideyard)
2018-0195 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Properties
in the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of
Allegheny County as 125-B, Lot 145 and Block 124-N, Lots 52 and 53 (Council
District No. 9 - Residential Rehabilitation - 406 Lowell Street and 132 and 134
Mayflower Street).
Attachments: Summary 2018-0195
2018-0196 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the following Publicly-Owned
properties in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry
Office of Allegheny County as Block 27-B, Lots 53, 54, 72, 166, and 200 - (Council
District No. 6 - Residential Rehabilitation - 800, 809, 811 Bryn Mawr Road and 902
and 748 Anaheim Street)
Attachments: Summary 2018-0196
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2018-0197 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Properties
in the 10th and 11th Wards of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry
Office of Allegheny County as Block 50-M, Lots 1, 4, 5, 8, 44, 180, 186 and Block
50-H, Lot 11 (Council District No. 9 - Site Assemblage for residential development -
5410, 5347, 5361, 5367 Rosetta Street, 234, 323 N Aiken Street and 5347 Kincaid
Street).
Attachments: Summary 2018-0197
2018-0198 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements
with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the administration of
certain projects and programs, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not
to exceed $3,286,320.00. (Council Districts: All).
Attachments: Summary 2018-0198
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