Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.
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| 1 | 2024-0513 | NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Patricia Hare Johnson for her volunteerism and her selfless commitment to the needs of others and celebrate her milestone of 80 years; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to be “Patricia Hare Johnson Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 2 | 2024-0514 | Declares Thursday, May 23, 2024, to be “Louise Brown Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 3 | 2024-0515 | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby designate the week May 19-25, 2024, as “National Public Works Week”; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby urge all citizens to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and advancing quality of life for all. | Adopted | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 4 | 2024-0516 | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does commend Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh on their continued dedication to providing effective animal services and their impactful contributions to the city; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Sunday, May 19th, 2024, to be “Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh Day” here in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 5 | 2024-0517 | NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Dick Skrinjar for his service to older Americans during Older Americans Month; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, May 1 through 31, 2024 to be “Older Americans Month” in the City of Pittsburgh. | Adopted | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 6 | 2024-0495 | Resolution amending Resolution 35 of 2023, which authorized the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the County of Allegheny and Partner4Work for the shared operation and administration of the 2023 Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program, by increasing the total not to exceed amount by One Million Five Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Fifty-Nine Dollars and Two Cents ($1,536,059.02) for the 2024 program for a new total not to exceed Three Million Thirty-Six Thousand Fifty-Nine Dollars and Two Cents ($3,036,059.02) over two years. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 7 | 2024-0496 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a sole-source commodities agreement or agreements with Teleflex, LLC for the purchase of intraosseous needles and related supplies on an as-needed basis, for a three-year term. A not-to- exceed value is not provided so that funds are not encumbered unnecessarily and because demand is unpredictable. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 8 | 2024-0497 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture for services relating to a cooperative wildlife damage management program for white-tailed deer for a sum not to exceed NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE DOLLARS AND ELEVEN CENTS ($98,839.11) over one year. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 9 | 2024-0498 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Freedom Indeed, LLC for professional services as a Group Violence Intervention Coordinator at a total cost not to exceed FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT DOLLARS ($479,128.00) over three years. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 10 | 2024-0499 | Resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($150,000.00) to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase of vehicles for use by the Office of Community Health and Safety. This expenditure is associated with grant funds that the City will receive from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 11 | 2024-0500 | Resolution amending Resolution 15 and 198 of 2024, which authorized a cooperation agreement or agreements with the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories, equipment support infrastructure, and professional services in fiscal year 2024, by increasing the authorized amount by Five Hundred Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($520,552.50) from Thirteen Million Nine Hundred Seventy- Five Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Zero Cents ($13,975,244.00) to a new total of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars and Fifty Cents (14,495,796.50) for additional items to be added to the plan. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 12 | 2024-0518 | Resolution nominating Allegheny River Boulevard a Scenic Byway. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 13 | 2024-0501 | Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Federal Bureau of Investigation in an amount not to exceed NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND FORTY- EIGHT CENTS ($9,225. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 14 | 2024-0502 | Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Sakesha Morant in an amount not to exceed FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND FIFTY-TWO CENTS ($5,588. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 15 | 2024-0503 | Resolution authorizing the issuance of three (3) warrants with the total sum of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($280,000.00). It is further understood and agreed that the payment schedule of the total settlement amount shall be as follows: (i)$150,000.00 payable to Linda McAfee, and her attorneys, Romanow Law Group; (ii)$55,000 payable to Linda McAfee Executor of the Estate of Clifford McAfee, and her attorneys, Romanow Law Group; (iii) $75,000 payable to Diane Delaini, and her attorneys, Romanow Law Group, in full and final settlement of litigation, filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 20-009461. (Executive Session held 5/21/24) | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 16 | 2024-0504 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a professional services agreement with the law firm of Cozen O'Connor, in connection with matters related to the Public Utility Commission, at a cost not-to-exceed ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($150,000.00) over one (1) year. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 17 | 2024-0505 | Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh, the Director of Public Works, and Director of Finance to enter into an agreement or agreements with Duquesne Light Company to provide, install, use, own, operate, maintain, repair, renew, and finally remove one (1) pole anchor located upon City-owned property (Parcel ID 34-D-20), at no cost to the City. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 18 | 2024-0506 | Resolution providing for an amended Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the Preliminary Design, Final Design, Utility Coordination, and Right of Way phases of the Penn Ave Phase 2 project, and providing for the payment of costs thereof, not to exceed Two Million Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($2,075,000.00), an increase of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) from the previously executed agreement; reimbursable at eighty percent, with no increase to the municipal share of Commonwealth incurred costs. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 19 | 2024-0507 | Resolution amending Resolution No. 680, approved October 20, 2023, granting unto OFFICE PARTNERS XXIII BLOCK G1 LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, at no cost to the City, a bio-retention tree pit and a planting area at 626 Washington Place, in the 3rd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 20 | 2024-0508 | Resolution authorizing acceptance by the City of Pittsburgh, the dedication of portions of Kirkpatrick Street, at no cost to the City, in the 4th Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 21 | 2024-0509 | Resolution appointing Alan Hord as a Member of the Board of License, Inspection, and Review with a term to expire January 1, 2027. | Approved | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 22 | 2024-0510 | Files a communication from Jake Pawlak about City of Pittsburgh Quarterly Financial and Performance Report for the period ending March 31, 2024. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 23 | 2024-0511 | Resolution transferring the amount of seventeen dollars and thirty-seven cents ($17.37) within the 2024 Operating Budget from Council as a Body Supplies, Postage to the Department of Finance Supplies, Postage to account for the cost of postage meter usage and stamps for the months of January through April. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 24 | 2024-0512 | Resolution transferring the amount of eighteen-thousand two-hundred eighty-five dollars and twelve cents ($18,285.12) within the 2024 Operating Budget from City Council Districts Supplies, Postage to the Department of Finance Supplies, Postage to account for the cost of postage meter usage and stamps for the months of January through April. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 25 | 2024-0488 | Records the Finance and Law committee report for May 15, 2024. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 26 | 2024-0449 | Authorizes a City warrant payment to The Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Company. | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 27 | 2024-0489 | Records the Public Safety and Wellness committee report for May 15, 2024. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 28 | 2024-0438 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($315,000) to support police recruitment efforts. | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 29 | 2024-0490 | Records the Public Works and Infrastructure committee report for May 15, 2024. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 30 | 2024-0422 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to develop a transit plan in the West End. | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 31 | 2024-0437 | Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances Title VI: Conduct, Article I: Regulated Actions and Rights, by adjusting language in Chapter 619: Municipal Waste and Recycling, sections 619.02, 619.03, and 619.04, to keep waste and recycling code relevant to current practices in the City of Pittsburgh. | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 32 | 2024-0450 | Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, to set forth financial obligations and maintenance responsibilities for the pedestrian facilities with PennDOT for local costs associated with work to be done on SR0400 (Centre Avenue) and A54 ADA Ramps constructed and inspected by PennDOT and further providing for reimbursement to PennDOT of the estimated costs not to exceed Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($11,552.00). | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 33 | 2024-0451 | Resolution amending Resolution 699 of 2023, which authorized the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a professional services agreement with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND ($200,000) dollars to support the city’s equitable street tree plan over the course of up to three (3) of years, to allow amendments to the agreement at no additional cost to the City. | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 34 | 2024-0491 | Records the Land Use and Economic Development committee report for May 15, 2024. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 35 | 2024-0328 | Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain site known as Beth Abraham Cemetery, located at 800 Stewart Avenue (138-G-140, 138-L -6, 138-L-30, 138-L-40, 138-L-150, 138-L-54, 138-M-1), in Overbrook, in the 32nd Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City. (Public Hearing held 5/9/24) | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 36 | 2024-0409 | Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain site known as Veteran’s Memorial Parklet, located at 1020 Brookline Boulevard (97-H-7), in Brookline, in the 19th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City. (Public Hearing held 5/9/24) | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 37 | 2024-0452 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements between the City of Pittsburgh and South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association, for the installation and maintenance of a mural at Arlington Recreation Center. There is no cost to the City. | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 38 | 2024-0492 | Records the Recreation, Youth, and Senior Services committee report for May 15, 2024. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 39 | 2024-0395 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a professional services agreement with Starfire Corporation, for the display of a fireworks show in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh’s Independence Day Festival for a three-year term at a total amount not to exceed of Two Hundred Fifty -Two Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($252,200.00.) | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 40 | 2024-0396 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director Parks and Recreation to enter into a Financial Sponsorship Agreement with Sargent Electric for the City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Festival (the “Festival”) at no cost to the City. | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 41 | 2024-0493 | Records the Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology committee report for May 15, 2024. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 42 | 2024-0439 | Resolution amending Resolution 279-2023, authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, and the Director of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter an agreement or agreements, and amendments thereto, with Computronix (USA) Inc., to provide ongoing professional services to continue to develop and upgrade the POSSE LMS System in support of the OneStopPGH permitting program meeting the needs of the City of Pittsburgh by increasing the approved amount by $151,024, without increasing the original term, for an amended total cost not-to-exceed Two Million, Six Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand, Two Hundred Seventy-Eight Dollars ($2,677,278) for a three (3) year term with two (2) one-year renewal options. | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 43 | 2024-0440 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of Public Safety, and the Director of Innovation & Performance to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Active 911, Inc., for provision of a mobile alerting system, for a total cost not to exceed ONE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($148,750.00) over five years. | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 44 | 2024-0453 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, and the City Clerk’s Office to enter into an agreement and/or agreement(s) and amendments thereto with General Code for professional services in connection with the codification of Ordinances into the Pittsburgh Code and MapLink Services, at a cost not-to-exceed one-hundred six thousand twenty-four dollars ($106,024.00) over three years. | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 45 | 2024-0494 | Records the Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs committee report for May 15, 2024. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 46 | 2024-0441 | Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 4842 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 47 | 2024-0442 | Authorizes a City warrant payment to Pennsylvania Municipal League. | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 48 | 2024-0443 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an Agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for temporary Right of Entry and License at Vanucci Field for the purpose of stormwater improvements at no cost to the City. | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 49 | 2024-0444 | Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Communion LLC, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 27-A, Lots 124 and 125, in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Wylie Avenue - Council District No. 6), at no cost to the City. | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 50 | 2024-0445 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Public Works, and the Director of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to execute a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh which will provide to the City certain approval and inspection rights related to the future improvements to Broad Street Plaza, located at 5977 Broad Street (Block 83-P, Lot 249) (the “Plaza”) in the 11th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh to the City of Pittsburgh (Council District 9), and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance, on behalf of the City, to accept conveyance of the Plaza following completion of the improvements to the Plaza and approval of the improvements by the City, at a cost not to exceed $1.00 to the City of Pittsburgh. | Passed Finally | Aye: 7Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 |
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Patricia Hare Johnson for her volunteerism and her selfless commitment to the needs of others and celebrate her milestone of 80 years; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to be “Patricia Hare Johnson Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
Declares Thursday, May 23, 2024, to be “Louise Brown Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby designate the week May 19-25, 2024, as “National Public Works Week”; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby urge all citizens to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and advancing quality of life for all.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does commend Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh on their continued dedication to providing effective animal services and their impactful contributions to the city; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Sunday, May 19th, 2024, to be “Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh Day” here in the City of Pittsburgh.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Dick Skrinjar for his service to older Americans during Older Americans Month; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, May 1 through 31, 2024 to be “Older Americans Month” in the City of Pittsburgh.
Resolution amending Resolution 35 of 2023, which authorized the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the County of Allegheny and Partner4Work for the shared operation and administration of the 2023 Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program, by increasing the total not to exceed amount by One Million Five Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Fifty-Nine Dollars and Two Cents ($1,536,059.02) for the 2024 program for a new total not to exceed Three Million Thirty-Six Thousand Fifty-Nine Dollars and Two Cents ($3,036,059.02) over two years.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a sole-source commodities agreement or agreements with Teleflex, LLC for the purchase of intraosseous needles and related supplies on an as-needed basis, for a three-year term. A not-to- exceed value is not provided so that funds are not encumbered unnecessarily and because demand is unpredictable.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture for services relating to a cooperative wildlife damage management program for white-tailed deer for a sum not to exceed NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE DOLLARS AND ELEVEN CENTS ($98,839.11) over one year.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Freedom Indeed, LLC for professional services as a Group Violence Intervention Coordinator at a total cost not to exceed FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT DOLLARS ($479,128.00) over three years.
Resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($150,000.00) to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase of vehicles for use by the Office of Community Health and Safety. This expenditure is associated with grant funds that the City will receive from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Resolution amending Resolution 15 and 198 of 2024, which authorized a cooperation agreement or agreements with the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories, equipment support infrastructure, and professional services in fiscal year 2024, by increasing the authorized amount by Five Hundred Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($520,552.50) from Thirteen Million Nine Hundred Seventy- Five Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Zero Cents ($13,975,244.00) to a new total of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars and Fifty Cents (14,495,796.50) for additional items to be added to the plan.
Resolution nominating Allegheny River Boulevard a Scenic Byway.
Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Federal Bureau of Investigation in an amount not to exceed NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND FORTY- EIGHT CENTS ($9,225.
Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Sakesha Morant in an amount not to exceed FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND FIFTY-TWO CENTS ($5,588.
Resolution authorizing the issuance of three (3) warrants with the total sum of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($280,000.00). It is further understood and agreed that the payment schedule of the total settlement amount shall be as follows: (i)$150,000.00 payable to Linda McAfee, and her attorneys, Romanow Law Group; (ii)$55,000 payable to Linda McAfee Executor of the Estate of Clifford McAfee, and her attorneys, Romanow Law Group; (iii) $75,000 payable to Diane Delaini, and her attorneys, Romanow Law Group, in full and final settlement of litigation, filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 20-009461. (Executive Session held 5/21/24)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a professional services agreement with the law firm of Cozen O'Connor, in connection with matters related to the Public Utility Commission, at a cost not-to-exceed ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($150,000.00) over one (1) year.
Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh, the Director of Public Works, and Director of Finance to enter into an agreement or agreements with Duquesne Light Company to provide, install, use, own, operate, maintain, repair, renew, and finally remove one (1) pole anchor located upon City-owned property (Parcel ID 34-D-20), at no cost to the City.
Resolution providing for an amended Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the Preliminary Design, Final Design, Utility Coordination, and Right of Way phases of the Penn Ave Phase 2 project, and providing for the payment of costs thereof, not to exceed Two Million Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($2,075,000.00), an increase of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) from the previously executed agreement; reimbursable at eighty percent, with no increase to the municipal share of Commonwealth incurred costs.
Resolution amending Resolution No. 680, approved October 20, 2023, granting unto OFFICE PARTNERS XXIII BLOCK G1 LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, at no cost to the City, a bio-retention tree pit and a planting area at 626 Washington Place, in the 3rd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Resolution authorizing acceptance by the City of Pittsburgh, the dedication of portions of Kirkpatrick Street, at no cost to the City, in the 4th Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.
Resolution appointing Alan Hord as a Member of the Board of License, Inspection, and Review with a term to expire January 1, 2027.
Files a communication from Jake Pawlak about City of Pittsburgh Quarterly Financial and Performance Report for the period ending March 31, 2024.
Resolution transferring the amount of seventeen dollars and thirty-seven cents ($17.37) within the 2024 Operating Budget from Council as a Body Supplies, Postage to the Department of Finance Supplies, Postage to account for the cost of postage meter usage and stamps for the months of January through April.
Resolution transferring the amount of eighteen-thousand two-hundred eighty-five dollars and twelve cents ($18,285.12) within the 2024 Operating Budget from City Council Districts Supplies, Postage to the Department of Finance Supplies, Postage to account for the cost of postage meter usage and stamps for the months of January through April.
Records the Finance and Law committee report for May 15, 2024.
Authorizes a City warrant payment to The Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Company.
Records the Public Safety and Wellness committee report for May 15, 2024.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($315,000) to support police recruitment efforts.
Records the Public Works and Infrastructure committee report for May 15, 2024.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to develop a transit plan in the West End.
Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances Title VI: Conduct, Article I: Regulated Actions and Rights, by adjusting language in Chapter 619: Municipal Waste and Recycling, sections 619.02, 619.03, and 619.04, to keep waste and recycling code relevant to current practices in the City of Pittsburgh.
Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, to set forth financial obligations and maintenance responsibilities for the pedestrian facilities with PennDOT for local costs associated with work to be done on SR0400 (Centre Avenue) and A54 ADA Ramps constructed and inspected by PennDOT and further providing for reimbursement to PennDOT of the estimated costs not to exceed Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($11,552.00).
Resolution amending Resolution 699 of 2023, which authorized the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a professional services agreement with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND ($200,000) dollars to support the city’s equitable street tree plan over the course of up to three (3) of years, to allow amendments to the agreement at no additional cost to the City.
Records the Land Use and Economic Development committee report for May 15, 2024.
Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain site known as Beth Abraham Cemetery, located at 800 Stewart Avenue (138-G-140, 138-L -6, 138-L-30, 138-L-40, 138-L-150, 138-L-54, 138-M-1), in Overbrook, in the 32nd Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City. (Public Hearing held 5/9/24)
Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain site known as Veteran’s Memorial Parklet, located at 1020 Brookline Boulevard (97-H-7), in Brookline, in the 19th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City. (Public Hearing held 5/9/24)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements between the City of Pittsburgh and South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association, for the installation and maintenance of a mural at Arlington Recreation Center. There is no cost to the City.
Records the Recreation, Youth, and Senior Services committee report for May 15, 2024.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a professional services agreement with Starfire Corporation, for the display of a fireworks show in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh’s Independence Day Festival for a three-year term at a total amount not to exceed of Two Hundred Fifty -Two Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($252,200.00.)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director Parks and Recreation to enter into a Financial Sponsorship Agreement with Sargent Electric for the City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Festival (the “Festival”) at no cost to the City.
Records the Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology committee report for May 15, 2024.
Resolution amending Resolution 279-2023, authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, and the Director of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter an agreement or agreements, and amendments thereto, with Computronix (USA) Inc., to provide ongoing professional services to continue to develop and upgrade the POSSE LMS System in support of the OneStopPGH permitting program meeting the needs of the City of Pittsburgh by increasing the approved amount by $151,024, without increasing the original term, for an amended total cost not-to-exceed Two Million, Six Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand, Two Hundred Seventy-Eight Dollars ($2,677,278) for a three (3) year term with two (2) one-year renewal options.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of Public Safety, and the Director of Innovation & Performance to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Active 911, Inc., for provision of a mobile alerting system, for a total cost not to exceed ONE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($148,750.00) over five years.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, and the City Clerk’s Office to enter into an agreement and/or agreement(s) and amendments thereto with General Code for professional services in connection with the codification of Ordinances into the Pittsburgh Code and MapLink Services, at a cost not-to-exceed one-hundred six thousand twenty-four dollars ($106,024.00) over three years.
Records the Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs committee report for May 15, 2024.
Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 4842 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.
Authorizes a City warrant payment to Pennsylvania Municipal League.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an Agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for temporary Right of Entry and License at Vanucci Field for the purpose of stormwater improvements at no cost to the City.
Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Communion LLC, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 27-A, Lots 124 and 125, in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Wylie Avenue - Council District No. 6), at no cost to the City.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Public Works, and the Director of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to execute a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh which will provide to the City certain approval and inspection rights related to the future improvements to Broad Street Plaza, located at 5977 Broad Street (Block 83-P, Lot 249) (the “Plaza”) in the 11th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh to the City of Pittsburgh (Council District 9), and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance, on behalf of the City, to accept conveyance of the Plaza following completion of the improvements to the Plaza and approval of the improvements by the City, at a cost not to exceed $1.00 to the City of Pittsburgh.