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Meeting Name: County Council Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 7/1/2008 5:00 PM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: Fourth Floor, Gold Room
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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4164-08 1 Proclamation honoring the Sisters of Divine Providence for their years of dedication to the children at Providence Child Care Center South. ProclamationProclamation honoring the Sisters of Divine Providence for their years of dedication to the children at Providence Child Care Center South.Presented  Action details Not available
4165-08 1 Proclamation commending Alan Smith for being named the 2008 Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year at the Western Pennsylvania Small Business Network's 32nd Annual Small Business Awards. ProclamationProclamation commending Alan Smith for being named the 2008 Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year at the Western Pennsylvania Small Business Network's 32nd Annual Small Business Awards.Presented  Action details Not available
4167-08 1 Certificates of Achievement recognizing participants from the St. Thomas More School for their achievements at the 69th Annual Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair. ProclamationCertificates of Achievement recognizing participants from the St. Thomas More School for their achievements at the 69th Annual Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair.Presented  Action details Not available
4168-08 1 Certificates of Achievement recognizing John Leffakis and Amber Ricci for winning the boys' and girls' 85th National Marbles Tournaments. ProclamationCertificates of Achievement recognizing John Leffakis and Amber Ricci for winning the boys' and girls' 85th National Marbles Tournaments. Presented  Action details Not available
4169-08 1 Certificate of Recognition congratulating Patrick and Elizabeth Shriane upon the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. ProclamationCertificate of Recognition congratulating Patrick and Elizabeth Shriane upon the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.Read  Action details Not available
4170-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing Mollie Stofan for winning the Award of Excellence at the 15th Annual Television and Video Teachers Festival. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing Mollie Stofan for winning the Award of Excellence at the 15th Annual Television and Video Teachers Festival.Read  Action details Not available
4171-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing Akshay Hari for being named a Carson Scholar at the Pittsburgh Carson Scholars 4th Annual Spring Awards Banquet. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing Akshay Hari for being named a Carson Scholar at the Pittsburgh Carson Scholars 4th Annual Spring Awards Banquet.Read  Action details Not available
4172-08 1 Certificate of Recognition honoring the individuals involved in retrieving and restoring destroyed military markers at Chartiers Cemetery. ProclamationCertificate of Recognition honoring the individuals involved in retrieving and restoring destroyed military markers at Chartiers Cemetery.Read  Action details Not available
4173-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing Leanne Bennett for earning the status of valedictorian at Brentwood High School. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing Leanne Bennett for earning the status of valedictorian at Brentwood High School.Read  Action details Not available
4175-08 1 Proclamation honoring Judy Butch for her years of service to the Allegheny County Health Department ProclamationProclamation honoring Judy Butch for her years of service to the Allegheny County Health Department.Read  Action details Not available
4176-08 1 Certificate of Recognition congratulating Vicenie Beer Distributor as they celebrate their 75th anniversary in business. ProclamationCertificate of Recognition congratulating Vicenie Beer Distributor as they celebrate their 75th anniversary in business.Read  Action details Not available
4177-08 1 Certificate of Recognition celebrating the 100th birthday of Andrew Schade. ProclamationCertificate of Recognition celebrating the 100th birthday of Andrew Schade.Read  Action details Not available
4178-08 1 Proclamation recognizing Chief Chris Kelly for his years of service to the Baldwin Police Department ProclamationProclamation recognizing Chief Chris Kelly for his years of service to the Baldwin Police DepartmentRead  Action details Not available
4145-08 1 Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Allegheny County Council held on June 3, 2008.Floor MotionMotion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Allegheny County Council held on June 3, 2008.PassedPass Action details Not available
3980-08 2 Appointment - Approving the reappointment of Mark C. Schneider to serve as a member of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2011. AppointmentAppointment - Approving the reappointment of Mark C. Schneider to serve as a member of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2011.PassedPass Action details Not available
4134-08 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2008 (Submission #09-08).ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2008 (Submission #09-08).Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
4133-08 1 A Resolution approving a project for the benefit of Robert Morris University (the "University"), to be financed by the Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority by the issuance of the Authority's tax-exempt or taxable bonds, to be issued in oneResolutionA Resolution approving a project for the benefit of Robert Morris University (the "University"), to be financed by the Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority by the issuance of the Authority's tax-exempt or taxable bonds, to be issued in one or more series, in the aggregate principal amount not expected to exceed $22,000,000, provided that the taxing power of the County of Allegheny, Pennsylvania, shall not be obligated in any way with respect to the Bonds (hereinafter defined), and determining that the purpose of the financing will be to benefit the health and welfare of the citizens of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
4135-08 1 A Resolution approving a project for the benefit of Jefferson Regional Medical Center (the "Corporation"), to be financed by the Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority (the “Authority”) by the issuance of the Authority's tax-exempt or taxable bonResolutionA Resolution approving a project for the benefit of Jefferson Regional Medical Center (the "Corporation"), to be financed by the Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority (the “Authority”) by the issuance of the Authority's tax-exempt or taxable bonds, to be issued in one or more series, in the aggregate principal amount not expected to exceed $15,000,000, provided that the taxing power of the County of Allegheny, Pennsylvania (the “County”), shall not be obligated in any way with respect to the Bonds (hereinafter defined), and determining that the purpose of the financing will be to benefit the health and welfare of the citizens of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3964-08 1 An Ordinance authorizing the County of Allegheny to clear the right-of-way for, and to acquire by condemnation certain parcels of land for this project, and to take such further action as may be necessary under applicable law, including the Eminent DomainOrdinanceAn Ordinance authorizing the County of Allegheny to clear the right-of-way for, and to acquire by condemnation certain parcels of land for this project, and to take such further action as may be necessary under applicable law, including the Eminent Domain Code of 1964, as amended.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
4033-08 1 An Ordinance of the Council of the County of Allegheny ratifying amendments to Allegheny County Health Department Rules and Regulations pursuant to Section 12011 of the Local Health Administration Law, 16 P.S. §12001 et seq.OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the Council of the County of Allegheny ratifying amendments to Allegheny County Health Department Rules and Regulations pursuant to Section 12011 of the Local Health Administration Law, 16 P.S. §12001 et seq.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
4132-08 1 A Ordinance of the Council of the County of Allegheny ratifying amendments to Allegheny County Health Department Rules and Regulations, “School Health Immunization”, pursuant to Section 12011 of the Local Health Administration Law, 16 P.S. §12001 et seq.OrdinanceA Ordinance of the Council of the County of Allegheny ratifying amendments to Allegheny County Health Department Rules and Regulations, “School Health Immunization”, pursuant to Section 12011 of the Local Health Administration Law, 16 P.S. §12001 et seq.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
4070-08 1 A Resolution authorizing the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office to apply for and to accept a grant from the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and agreeing to adhere to all rules, regulations and training standaResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office to apply for and to accept a grant from the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and agreeing to adhere to all rules, regulations and training standards established by MPOETC. Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
4147-08 1 An Ordinance authorizing the County of Allegheny to acquire right-of-way for widening Browns Hill Road, developing Parkview Boulevard and relocating Old Browns Hill Road, and conveying any portions thereof for Parkview Boulevard and Old Browns Hill Road tOrdinanceAn Ordinance authorizing the County of Allegheny to acquire right-of-way for widening Browns Hill Road, developing Parkview Boulevard and relocating Old Browns Hill Road, and conveying any portions thereof for Parkview Boulevard and Old Browns Hill Road to the City of Pittsburgh.Referred  Action details Not available
4148-08 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, permitting the use of County property by FUNDS FOR CHARITIES, INC for the sponsorship of a haunted house in SOUTH PARK known as 100 ACRES MANOR.OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, permitting the use of County property by FUNDS FOR CHARITIES, INC for the sponsorship of a haunted house in SOUTH PARK known as 100 ACRES MANOR.Referred  Action details Not available
4159-08 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, suspending the collection of the taxes authorized by Ordinances Number 54-07-OR and 55-07-OR, effective in thirty days, and pending the execution of a new collective bargaining agreemeOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, suspending the collection of the taxes authorized by Ordinances Number 54-07-OR and 55-07-OR, effective in thirty days, and pending the execution of a new collective bargaining agreement between the Port Authority and its represented employees that satisfies the conditions of Executive Order 2007-1, governing distribution of revenue derived from Act 44 of 2007.Referred  Action details Not available
4161-08 1 An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 2, entitled "County Government Operations," through the creation of a new Chapter 290, entitled "County Lobbying Activities," in order to provide a uniform policy foOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 2, entitled "County Government Operations," through the creation of a new Chapter 290, entitled "County Lobbying Activities," in order to provide a uniform policy for lobbying activities undertaken by the County's agencies, departments, authorities, boards and commissions.Referred  Action details Not available
4162-08 1 An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," Article 203, entitled "County Authorities," through the creation of a new Section 5-203.10 governing lobbying activities by the CoOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," Article 203, entitled "County Authorities," through the creation of a new Section 5-203.10 governing lobbying activities by the County's authorities.Referred  Action details Not available
4163-08 1 An Ordinance amending the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," Article 808.B, "Rental Vehicle Taxation," in order to provide an exemption from the County tax on the rental of certain motor vehicles within the CoOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," Article 808.B, "Rental Vehicle Taxation," in order to provide an exemption from the County tax on the rental of certain motor vehicles within the County to school districts which rent vehicles.Referred  Action details Not available
4166-08 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, directing that three referendum questions regarding tax limitations found in Article II of the Home Rule Charter of Allegheny County, entitled "Tax Limitations," be placed on the NovemOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, directing that three referendum questions regarding tax limitations found in Article II of the Home Rule Charter of Allegheny County, entitled "Tax Limitations," be placed on the November 4, 2008 General Election ballot.Amended and Referred  Action details Not available
4174-08 1 An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 2, entitled "County Government Operations," through the creation of a new Chapter 280, entitled "Group Home Registration Program," in order to provide a uniform mechOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 2, entitled "County Government Operations," through the creation of a new Chapter 280, entitled "Group Home Registration Program," in order to provide a uniform mechanism for establishing compliance of group home service providers with applicable local ordinances.Referred  Action details Not available
4179-08 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny authorizing the Allegheny County Controller to study the feasibility of combining functions between the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County in advance of structural consolidation of the two governments.ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny authorizing the Allegheny County Controller to study the feasibility of combining functions between the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County in advance of structural consolidation of the two governments.Referred  Action details Not available
4180-08 1 A Resolution of the Council of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, requesting that the Allegheny County Controller perform an update to his 2004 and 2006 "Review of Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments Policies and Procedures Related to the AssessmResolutionA Resolution of the Council of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, requesting that the Allegheny County Controller perform an update to his 2004 and 2006 "Review of Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments Policies and Procedures Related to the Assessments, Appeals and Valuation Processes for Residential Parcels" with all deliberate speed, and authorizing the Controller to undertake such an update.Referred by Chair  Action details Not available
4181-08 1 A Resolution of the Council of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, requesting that the Allegheny County Controller perform audits of the Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Port Authority of Allegheny County, Allegheny County AResolutionA Resolution of the Council of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, requesting that the Allegheny County Controller perform audits of the Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Port Authority of Allegheny County, Allegheny County Airport Authority and Allegheny County Sanitary Authority with all deliberate speed, and authorizing the Controller to undertake such audits.Referred  Action details Not available
4182-08 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny directing the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County ("RAAC") to remit $6.6 million in revenue received from the Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund in 2008, and all future receipts from tResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny directing the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County ("RAAC") to remit $6.6 million in revenue received from the Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund in 2008, and all future receipts from the Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund to the County of Allegheny, and authorizing the acceptance of such funds for the restricted purpose of constructing and maintaining community development infrastructure projects throughout Allegheny County.Referred  Action details Not available
4183-08 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny directing the port Authority of Allegheny County to take certain actions pertaining to proposed or in-force lobbying contracts.ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny directing the port Authority of Allegheny County to take certain actions pertaining to proposed or in-force lobbying contracts.Referred  Action details Not available
4184-08 1 Motion Expressing the Sense of Council of Allegheny County , urging the General Assembly and Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to establish and adopt a “Buy American” procurement policy to stimulate the economy of the Commonwealth and promote tMotionMotion Expressing the Sense of Council of Allegheny County , urging the General Assembly and Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to establish and adopt a “Buy American” procurement policy to stimulate the economy of the Commonwealth and promote the general welfare of its people, as well as the economy and general welfare of the people of the United States. PassedPass Action details Not available
4146-08 1 Communication from County Manager Jim Flynn submitting a summary of Executive Actions relating to contracts for the months of April and May, 2008.CommunicationCommunication from County Manager Jim Flynn submitting a summary of Executive Actions relating to contracts for the months of April and May, 2008.Received and FiledPass Action details Not available