Order 12021-1781
WHEREAS, Mr. Kenneth W. “Kenny” Minton, Sr. was a dedicated softball and baseball coach on the Northside from 1978 through 2014; and
Legislation Items
Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.
| Order | File | Title | Discussion | Vote | Votes For | Votes Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021-1781 | WHEREAS, Mr. Kenneth W. “Kenny” Minton, Sr. was a dedicated softball and baseball coach on the Northside from 1978 through 2014; and | Adopted | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 2 | 2021-1783 | WHEREAS, on July 5, 2021, Sage Emanuel Yanoff, of Scout Troop 109, earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting based on responsibility, leadership, service and outdoor skills; and, | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 3 | 2021-1733 | Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Four: Public Places and Properties, Articles I: Public Right-of-Way, XI: Parks and Playground and XIV: Public Buildings by adding language to require that new streetlights and lighting in newly constructed and renovated City- owned facilities and parks comply with Dark Sky Lighting principles. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 4 | 2021-1734 | Resolution vacating a portion of California Avenue from Kirkbride Street to Kunkle Avenue, a portion of Sedgwick Street from Lamont Way to Kirkbride Street, Doll Way from Kunkle Avenue to California Avenue, and an Unnamed Alley from Doll Way to California Avenue, in the 21st Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 5 | 2021-1735 | Resolution granting unto FIVE 5935 BAUM BLVD ASSOCIATES LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, to install a new concrete ramp and landing with handrails to access the main entrance, at 5935 Baum Blvd, in the 8th Ward, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 6 | 2021-1736 | Resolution granting unto ACR WALNUT LP, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, to install a new accessible entry ramp, at 5743 Walnut Street, in the 7th Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 7 | 2021-1737 | Resolution granting unto 429 FORBES ASSOCIATES LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to re-construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, an existing electrical vault, at 429 Forbes Avenue in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 8 | 2021-1738 | Resolution granting unto JASON AND LAURA ROCK, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a new retaining wall with decorative safety fence, at 714 Amberson Avenue, in the 7th Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 9 | 2021-1739 | Resolution granting unto BAKERY SQUARE HOLDINGS LP, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a new projecting sign, at 6425 Penn Ave in the 12th Ward, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 10 | 2021-1740 | Resolution granting unto MELWOOD MANOR LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a new projecting light fixture, at 845 Western Avenue, in the 22nd Ward, 1st Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 11 | 2021-1741 | Resolution providing for an amended reimbursement agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the Wenzell Avenue / Carnahan Road Intersection project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Three Million Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($3,025,000.00) an increase of Two Hundred and Fifty One Thousand Dollars ($251,000.00), to increase the projects construction budget. The original agreement was authorized by resolution 850 of 2017. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 12 | 2021-1742 | Resolution amending Resolution 127 of 2020, entitled “322-324 Arlington Avenue in the 18th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh experienced land movement that threatens the safe maintenance and operation of the street for public travel. In order to stabilize the slope and restore the street, the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure must acquire the property at 322-324 for construction of a retaining structure. Resolution 746 of 2019 authorized the acquisition. This amendment to Resolution 746 of 2019 amends the JDE account information to reflect the 2020 operating budget. This resolution is to authorize the acquisition of the property at a cost not to exceed $10,000, while the project costs will be legislated separately and paid from the capital budget.” To update the operating budget year for 2021. | Waived under Rule 8 | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 13 | 2021-1743 | Resolution authorizing the Director of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into a commodities agreement with Intelight Products for purchase of traffic control equipment through December 31st, 2022. Intelight Products is the sole manufacturer of the traffic control technology that is compatible with the Kentron system and allows the City to replace our older traffic control technology with up to date equipment as older equipment continues to fail. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 14 | 2021-1744 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden for the City facility known the Garden Center for a period of ten (10) years an annual rental fee of One Dollar ($1.00) per year, with the possibility of renewal. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 15 | 2021-1745 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the Shade Tree Commission using funds of the Shade Tree Trust Fund (Resolution 490 of 2020), controlled by the Department of Public Works (DPW), to enter into an Agreement with Tree Pittsburgh to develop, launch, promote, and manage a Significant Tree Registry at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00 over a two year period with an option to renew. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 16 | 2021-1746 | Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the proposed City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works 4th Division Maintenance Facility, located at the 400-block of Mathews Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. | Waived under Rule 8 | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 17 | 2021-1747 | Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the Harvard Beatty Housing Project, 205-233 North Beatty St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 18 | 2021-1748 | Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 2920 New Beaver Avenue, 27th Ward, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15233. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 19 | 2021-1749 | Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the Big Tom’s Barbershop, 2178 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 20 | 2021-1750 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into a contribution and cooperation agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for work in connection with the Winchester Drive Project. | Waived under Rule 8 | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 21 | 2021-1751 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into a contribution and cooperation agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for work in connection with the Nobles Lane Project. | Waived under Rule 8 | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 22 | 2021-1752 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into a contribution and cooperation agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for work in connection with the Fleury Way Project. | Waived under Rule 8 | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 23 | 2021-1753 | Resolution amending Resolution No. 32 of 2021, effective February 4, 2021, entitled “Resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements, providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed Two Million Eight Hundred Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Dollars ($2,803,480.00) to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments,” by increasing the Capital Equipment Acquisition line item by $7,606,000.00. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 24 | 2021-1754 | Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code at Title Five: Traffic, Article VII: Parking, Chapter 543: Parking Meters, Section 543.01; Parking Meter Zones and Rates, Subsection (b) and (c), by making Dynamic Hours Parking enforceable at any time as determined by the City Treasurer. | Waived under Rule 8 | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 25 | 2021-1755 | Resolution amending Resolution 112 of 2021, which authorized the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with McGrail & Associates, 1714 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA for professional consulting services in connection with billboard tax litigation by increasing the total spend by $170,000.00 for a new not to exceed amount of $363,200.00. (Executive Session held 9/7/21) | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 26 | 2021-1756 | Resolution amending Resolution 223 of 2020, by amending the existing Professional Services Agreement with Hawke McKeon & Sniscak, LLP, 100 North Tenth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 for legal services in connection with PUC matters by increasing the total spend by $150,000.00 for a new not to exceed amount of $200,000.00. (Executive Session held 9/7/21) | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 27 | 2021-1757 | Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($50,000.00) payable to Community Justice Project, 100 Fifth Avenue, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, for attorney fees in a non-monetary settlement of a litigation matter at 2:12-cv- 01600 USDC. (Executive Session held 9/7/21) | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 28 | 2021-1758 | Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of $8,000.00 to Michael J. Machen, 310 Grant Street, Suite 823, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 for outside legal services pertaining to zoning case SA 19-000750. (Executive Session held 9/7/21) | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 29 | 2021-1759 | Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Duquesne Light Company c/o Carolyn K. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 30 | 2021-1760 | Resolution further amending Resolution No. 863 of 2018, effective January 1, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through 2024 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing PLAY AREA IMPROVEMENTS by $306,100 and increasing STREET RESURFACING by $306,100. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 31 | 2021-1761 | Resolution further amending Resolution No. 840 of 2019, effective December 23, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2020 Capital Budget and the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2020 through 2025 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS - PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES by $1,526,404.78 and increasing STREET RESURFACING by $1,526,404.78. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 32 | 2021-1762 | Resolution further amending Resolution No. 647 of 2020, effective December 23, 2020, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2021 Capital Budget and the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2021 through 2026 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing COWLEY RECREATION CENTER DEMOLITION & RECONSTRUCTION by $800,000, FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS - PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES by $1,000,000, FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS - RECREATION AND SENIOR CENTERS by $1,083,238 , and increasing STREET RESURFACING by $2,883,238. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 33 | 2021-1763 | Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 capital budget and the 2012-2017 Capital Improvement Program” by transferring an additional $250 to the Hill Community Development Corp, for a total of $1,500, within Council District 6 Neighborhood Needs. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 34 | 2021-1764 | Resolution further amending Resolution No. 275, effective May 3, 2012 entitled “providing for an agreement/s, or use of existing agreements and/or a contract/s, or use of existing contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for City Council Neighborhood Needs Program and providing for the payment of the costs thereof”, transferring an additional $250 to the Hill Community Development Corporation in Council District 6 Neighborhood Needs. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $130,802.79 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 35 | 2021-1765 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from the Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation to purchase emergency ventilators and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN ($7,267.00) dollars for this stated purpose. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 36 | 2021-1766 | Authorizes a City warrant payment to Shallow Creek Kennels, Inc. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 37 | 2021-1767 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Director of the Department of Public Safety, and the Chief of Police, on the behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to receive monies from the 2018 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program and further authorizing legitimate expenditures by the Bureau of Police, for purchases authorized by the Grant Agreement and for the execution of agreement(s), or contract(s) for any equipment or services required in connection with the execution of said grant. Said agreement(s) or contract(s) shall not exceed ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWO DOLLARS ($113,702). | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 38 | 2021-1768 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Director of the Department of Public Safety, and the Chief of Police, on the behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to receive monies from the 2019 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program and further authorizing legitimate expenditures by the Bureau of Police, for purchases authorized by the Grant Agreement and for the execution of agreement(s), or contract(s) for any equipment or services required in connection with the execution of said grant. Said agreement(s) or contract(s) shall not exceed FIFTY TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($52,000). | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 39 | 2021-1769 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a professional service agreement or agreements with Cordico, Inc (“Cordico”). and the Young Men and Women’s Hebrew Association and Irene Kaufman Centers, d/b/a Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh (the “JCC”), and related subscription agreement or agreements with Cordico, for the creation by Cordico of a wellness application to provide mental health and wellness services to employees of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Bureau of Fire, and Bureau of EMS (the “Bureaus”), and their families; and further, pursuant to Chapter 210 of the City Code (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”), accepting a donation of funds from the JCC, with a value of Sixty -Seven Thousand Five Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($67,500.00), to pay for the initial one-year term of such agreements for the wellness app. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 40 | 2021-1770 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Director of the Department of Public Safety, and the Chief of Police, on the behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to receive monies from the 2020 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program and further authorizing legitimate expenditures by the Bureau of Police, for purchases authorized by the Grant Agreement and for the execution of agreement(s), or contract(s) for any equipment or services required in connection with the execution of said grant. Said agreement(s) or contract(s) shall not exceed EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($88,000). | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 41 | 2021-1771 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Director of the Department of Public Safety, and the Chief of Police, on the behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to receive monies from the 2021 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program and further authorizing legitimate expenditures by the Bureau of Police, for purchases authorized by the Grant Agreement and for the execution of agreement(s), or contract(s) for any equipment or services required in connection with the execution of said grant. Said agreement(s) or contract(s) shall not exceed EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($88,000). | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 42 | 2021-1772 | Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) to extend a Contract or Agreement or Agreements with Pittsburgh Community Television for public access television services, by extending the term of the agreement until September 30th, 2021. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 43 | 2021-1773 | Resolution amending Resolution No. 376 of 2021, which authorized the Mayor and Director of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of City of Pittsburgh to enter into a Professional Service Agreement (s) and/or Amendments with Planet Technologies for essential support and maintenance services for the continued operation of CITY’S SAAS email and data file collaboration- this amendment is to rectify the difference of Fifteen Thousand and Seven Hundred Dollars ($15,700) between amount in the contract and amount in legislation due to the use of emergency COVID legislation in 2020. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 44 | 2021-1774 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements with Monday.com an online project management and portfolio management tool for use with multiple City departments at cost not to exceed Eighty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($80,000) | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 45 | 2021-1775 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a long term license Agreement or Agreement(s) with Crown Castle Fiber LLC for a Unified Fiber Internet Connectivity Network to license dark fiber infrastructure to connect 131 sites for a term of (10) ten years at $1,016,028.00 (One Million Sixteen Thousand and Twenty Eight Dollars and Zero Cents) per year at a total cost not to exceed $10,160,280.00 (Ten Million One Hundred Sixty Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Dollars and Zero Cents). | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 46 | 2021-1776 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning to enter into mini-grant reimbursement agreements for the 2021 Love Your Block program at a cost not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000). | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 47 | 2021-1777 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreement(s) with Community Based Organizations for community and economic development for planning assistance in various neighborhoods in the City and providing operating support for these groups, and provide for the payment at a cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $500,000.00. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 48 | 2021-1778 | Resolution amending Resolution No. 487 of 2021, effective July 29, 2021, entitled “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 various CDBG line items by $7,032.21 and increasing DEMOLITION OF CONDEMNED BUILDINGS by $7,032.21” by correcting a JD Edwards job number. | Waived under Rule 8 | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 49 | 2021-1779 | Resolution appointing Councilman Bobby Wilson to the Pittsburgh Land Bank Board of Directors for a term to expire to November 1, 2024. This appointee will serve in a seat designated for Council that was vacated by Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith whose term expired and resigned. | Approved | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 50 | 2021-1780 | Files a communication from Kevin Pawlos about acting pay approval on behalf of the Department of Finance for Deborah Gmys and the Department of Park and Recreation for Ed Ulrich, per the Acting Pay Policy revised in June 2018. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded |
Order 22021-1783
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2021, Sage Emanuel Yanoff, of Scout Troop 109, earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting based on responsibility, leadership, service and outdoor skills; and,
Order 32021-1733
Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Four: Public Places and Properties, Articles I: Public Right-of-Way, XI: Parks and Playground and XIV: Public Buildings by adding language to require that new streetlights and lighting in newly constructed and renovated City- owned facilities and parks comply with Dark Sky Lighting principles.
Order 42021-1734
Resolution vacating a portion of California Avenue from Kirkbride Street to Kunkle Avenue, a portion of Sedgwick Street from Lamont Way to Kirkbride Street, Doll Way from Kunkle Avenue to California Avenue, and an Unnamed Alley from Doll Way to California Avenue, in the 21st Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.
Order 52021-1735
Resolution granting unto FIVE 5935 BAUM BLVD ASSOCIATES LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, to install a new concrete ramp and landing with handrails to access the main entrance, at 5935 Baum Blvd, in the 8th Ward, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Order 62021-1736
Resolution granting unto ACR WALNUT LP, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, to install a new accessible entry ramp, at 5743 Walnut Street, in the 7th Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Order 72021-1737
Resolution granting unto 429 FORBES ASSOCIATES LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to re-construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, an existing electrical vault, at 429 Forbes Avenue in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Order 82021-1738
Resolution granting unto JASON AND LAURA ROCK, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a new retaining wall with decorative safety fence, at 714 Amberson Avenue, in the 7th Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Order 92021-1739
Resolution granting unto BAKERY SQUARE HOLDINGS LP, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a new projecting sign, at 6425 Penn Ave in the 12th Ward, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Order 102021-1740
Resolution granting unto MELWOOD MANOR LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a new projecting light fixture, at 845 Western Avenue, in the 22nd Ward, 1st Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Order 112021-1741
Resolution providing for an amended reimbursement agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the Wenzell Avenue / Carnahan Road Intersection project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Three Million Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($3,025,000.00) an increase of Two Hundred and Fifty One Thousand Dollars ($251,000.00), to increase the projects construction budget. The original agreement was authorized by resolution 850 of 2017.
Order 122021-1742
Resolution amending Resolution 127 of 2020, entitled “322-324 Arlington Avenue in the 18th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh experienced land movement that threatens the safe maintenance and operation of the street for public travel. In order to stabilize the slope and restore the street, the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure must acquire the property at 322-324 for construction of a retaining structure. Resolution 746 of 2019 authorized the acquisition. This amendment to Resolution 746 of 2019 amends the JDE account information to reflect the 2020 operating budget. This resolution is to authorize the acquisition of the property at a cost not to exceed $10,000, while the project costs will be legislated separately and paid from the capital budget.” To update the operating budget year for 2021.
Order 132021-1743
Resolution authorizing the Director of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into a commodities agreement with Intelight Products for purchase of traffic control equipment through December 31st, 2022. Intelight Products is the sole manufacturer of the traffic control technology that is compatible with the Kentron system and allows the City to replace our older traffic control technology with up to date equipment as older equipment continues to fail.
Order 142021-1744
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden for the City facility known the Garden Center for a period of ten (10) years an annual rental fee of One Dollar ($1.00) per year, with the possibility of renewal.
Order 152021-1745
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the Shade Tree Commission using funds of the Shade Tree Trust Fund (Resolution 490 of 2020), controlled by the Department of Public Works (DPW), to enter into an Agreement with Tree Pittsburgh to develop, launch, promote, and manage a Significant Tree Registry at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00 over a two year period with an option to renew.
Order 162021-1746
Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the proposed City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works 4th Division Maintenance Facility, located at the 400-block of Mathews Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210.
Order 172021-1747
Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the Harvard Beatty Housing Project, 205-233 North Beatty St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
Order 182021-1748
Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 2920 New Beaver Avenue, 27th Ward, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15233.
Order 192021-1749
Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the Big Tom’s Barbershop, 2178 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Order 202021-1750
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into a contribution and cooperation agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for work in connection with the Winchester Drive Project.
Order 212021-1751
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into a contribution and cooperation agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for work in connection with the Nobles Lane Project.
Order 222021-1752
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into a contribution and cooperation agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for work in connection with the Fleury Way Project.
Order 232021-1753
Resolution amending Resolution No. 32 of 2021, effective February 4, 2021, entitled “Resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements, providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed Two Million Eight Hundred Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Dollars ($2,803,480.00) to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments,” by increasing the Capital Equipment Acquisition line item by $7,606,000.00.
Order 242021-1754
Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code at Title Five: Traffic, Article VII: Parking, Chapter 543: Parking Meters, Section 543.01; Parking Meter Zones and Rates, Subsection (b) and (c), by making Dynamic Hours Parking enforceable at any time as determined by the City Treasurer.
Order 252021-1755
Resolution amending Resolution 112 of 2021, which authorized the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with McGrail & Associates, 1714 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA for professional consulting services in connection with billboard tax litigation by increasing the total spend by $170,000.00 for a new not to exceed amount of $363,200.00. (Executive Session held 9/7/21)
Order 262021-1756
Resolution amending Resolution 223 of 2020, by amending the existing Professional Services Agreement with Hawke McKeon & Sniscak, LLP, 100 North Tenth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 for legal services in connection with PUC matters by increasing the total spend by $150,000.00 for a new not to exceed amount of $200,000.00. (Executive Session held 9/7/21)
Order 272021-1757
Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($50,000.00) payable to Community Justice Project, 100 Fifth Avenue, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, for attorney fees in a non-monetary settlement of a litigation matter at 2:12-cv- 01600 USDC. (Executive Session held 9/7/21)
Order 282021-1758
Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of $8,000.00 to Michael J. Machen, 310 Grant Street, Suite 823, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 for outside legal services pertaining to zoning case SA 19-000750. (Executive Session held 9/7/21)
Order 292021-1759
Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Duquesne Light Company c/o Carolyn K.
Order 302021-1760
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 863 of 2018, effective January 1, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through 2024 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing PLAY AREA IMPROVEMENTS by $306,100 and increasing STREET RESURFACING by $306,100.
Order 312021-1761
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 840 of 2019, effective December 23, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2020 Capital Budget and the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2020 through 2025 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS - PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES by $1,526,404.78 and increasing STREET RESURFACING by $1,526,404.78.
Order 322021-1762
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 647 of 2020, effective December 23, 2020, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2021 Capital Budget and the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2021 through 2026 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing COWLEY RECREATION CENTER DEMOLITION & RECONSTRUCTION by $800,000, FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS - PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES by $1,000,000, FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS - RECREATION AND SENIOR CENTERS by $1,083,238 , and increasing STREET RESURFACING by $2,883,238.
Order 332021-1763
Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 capital budget and the 2012-2017 Capital Improvement Program” by transferring an additional $250 to the Hill Community Development Corp, for a total of $1,500, within Council District 6 Neighborhood Needs.
Order 342021-1764
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 275, effective May 3, 2012 entitled “providing for an agreement/s, or use of existing agreements and/or a contract/s, or use of existing contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for City Council Neighborhood Needs Program and providing for the payment of the costs thereof”, transferring an additional $250 to the Hill Community Development Corporation in Council District 6 Neighborhood Needs. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $130,802.79
Order 352021-1765
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from the Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation to purchase emergency ventilators and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN ($7,267.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
Order 362021-1766
Authorizes a City warrant payment to Shallow Creek Kennels, Inc.
Order 372021-1767
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Director of the Department of Public Safety, and the Chief of Police, on the behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to receive monies from the 2018 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program and further authorizing legitimate expenditures by the Bureau of Police, for purchases authorized by the Grant Agreement and for the execution of agreement(s), or contract(s) for any equipment or services required in connection with the execution of said grant. Said agreement(s) or contract(s) shall not exceed ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWO DOLLARS ($113,702).
Order 382021-1768
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Director of the Department of Public Safety, and the Chief of Police, on the behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to receive monies from the 2019 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program and further authorizing legitimate expenditures by the Bureau of Police, for purchases authorized by the Grant Agreement and for the execution of agreement(s), or contract(s) for any equipment or services required in connection with the execution of said grant. Said agreement(s) or contract(s) shall not exceed FIFTY TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($52,000).
Order 392021-1769
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a professional service agreement or agreements with Cordico, Inc (“Cordico”). and the Young Men and Women’s Hebrew Association and Irene Kaufman Centers, d/b/a Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh (the “JCC”), and related subscription agreement or agreements with Cordico, for the creation by Cordico of a wellness application to provide mental health and wellness services to employees of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Bureau of Fire, and Bureau of EMS (the “Bureaus”), and their families; and further, pursuant to Chapter 210 of the City Code (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”), accepting a donation of funds from the JCC, with a value of Sixty -Seven Thousand Five Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($67,500.00), to pay for the initial one-year term of such agreements for the wellness app.
Order 402021-1770
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Director of the Department of Public Safety, and the Chief of Police, on the behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to receive monies from the 2020 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program and further authorizing legitimate expenditures by the Bureau of Police, for purchases authorized by the Grant Agreement and for the execution of agreement(s), or contract(s) for any equipment or services required in connection with the execution of said grant. Said agreement(s) or contract(s) shall not exceed EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($88,000).
Order 412021-1771
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Director of the Department of Public Safety, and the Chief of Police, on the behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to receive monies from the 2021 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program and further authorizing legitimate expenditures by the Bureau of Police, for purchases authorized by the Grant Agreement and for the execution of agreement(s), or contract(s) for any equipment or services required in connection with the execution of said grant. Said agreement(s) or contract(s) shall not exceed EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($88,000).
Order 422021-1772
Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) to extend a Contract or Agreement or Agreements with Pittsburgh Community Television for public access television services, by extending the term of the agreement until September 30th, 2021.
Order 432021-1773
Resolution amending Resolution No. 376 of 2021, which authorized the Mayor and Director of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of City of Pittsburgh to enter into a Professional Service Agreement (s) and/or Amendments with Planet Technologies for essential support and maintenance services for the continued operation of CITY’S SAAS email and data file collaboration- this amendment is to rectify the difference of Fifteen Thousand and Seven Hundred Dollars ($15,700) between amount in the contract and amount in legislation due to the use of emergency COVID legislation in 2020.
Order 442021-1774
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements with Monday.com an online project management and portfolio management tool for use with multiple City departments at cost not to exceed Eighty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($80,000)
Order 452021-1775
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a long term license Agreement or Agreement(s) with Crown Castle Fiber LLC for a Unified Fiber Internet Connectivity Network to license dark fiber infrastructure to connect 131 sites for a term of (10) ten years at $1,016,028.00 (One Million Sixteen Thousand and Twenty Eight Dollars and Zero Cents) per year at a total cost not to exceed $10,160,280.00 (Ten Million One Hundred Sixty Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Dollars and Zero Cents).
Order 462021-1776
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning to enter into mini-grant reimbursement agreements for the 2021 Love Your Block program at a cost not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000).
Order 472021-1777
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreement(s) with Community Based Organizations for community and economic development for planning assistance in various neighborhoods in the City and providing operating support for these groups, and provide for the payment at a cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $500,000.00.
Order 482021-1778
Resolution amending Resolution No. 487 of 2021, effective July 29, 2021, entitled “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 various CDBG line items by $7,032.21 and increasing DEMOLITION OF CONDEMNED BUILDINGS by $7,032.21” by correcting a JD Edwards job number.
Order 492021-1779
Resolution appointing Councilman Bobby Wilson to the Pittsburgh Land Bank Board of Directors for a term to expire to November 1, 2024. This appointee will serve in a seat designated for Council that was vacated by Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith whose term expired and resigned.
Order 502021-1780
Files a communication from Kevin Pawlos about acting pay approval on behalf of the Department of Finance for Deborah Gmys and the Department of Park and Recreation for Ed Ulrich, per the Acting Pay Policy revised in June 2018.