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Meeting Name: County Council Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 12/16/2008 5:00 PM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: Regular Meeting, Fourth Floor, Gold Room
***REVISED 12/15/09***
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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4522-08 1 Proclamation honoring the late Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll for her vast contributions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ProclamationProclamation honoring the late Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll for her vast contributions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Presented  Action details Not available
4523-08 1 Proclamation congratulating Dr. Charles T. Blocksidge for earning the 2008 John Fry Individual Merit Award from the North American Council for Staff, Program and Organizational Development. ProclamationProclamation congratulating Dr. Charles T. Blocksidge for earning the 2008 John Fry Individual Merit Award from the North American Council for Staff, Program and Organizational Development.Presented  Action details Not available
4524-08 1 Proclamation declaring December 16, 2008 “Point of Pittsburgh” Day in Allegheny County. ProclamationProclamation declaring December 16, 2008 “Point of Pittsburgh” Day in Allegheny County.Presented  Action details Not available
4525-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing Pittsburgh Allderdice High School Boys' Golf Team member A.J. Cohen for winning the 2008 Pittsburgh City League Championship. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing Pittsburgh Allderdice High School Boys' Golf Team member A.J. Cohen for winning the 2008 Pittsburgh City League Championship.Presented  Action details Not available
4526-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing the Clairton High School Football Team for winning the 2008 WPIAL Class A Championship. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing the Clairton High School Football Team for winning the 2008 WPIAL Class A Championship.Read  Action details Not available
4527-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing the Brashear High School Football Team for winning the 2008 Pittsburgh City League Championship. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing the Brashear High School Football Team for winning the 2008 Pittsburgh City League Championship.Read  Action details Not available
4528-08 1 Proclamation congratulating Allegheny General Hospital and The Western Pennsylvania Hospital for being recognized as two of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for cardiovascular care. ProclamationProclamation congratulating Allegheny General Hospital and The Western Pennsylvania Hospital for being recognized as two of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for cardiovascular care.Read  Action details Not available
4529-08 1 Proclamation commending Verona Borough Police Officer Sean Blake for his lifesaving actions on November 6, 2008. ProclamationProclamation commending Verona Borough Police Officer Sean Blake for his lifesaving actions on November 6, 2008.Read  Action details Not available
4530-08 1 Certificate of Recognition honoring Art Crivaro for 30 years of service to Allegheny County's Department of Public Works. ProclamationCertificate of Recognition honoring Art Crivaro for 30 years of service to Allegheny County's Department of Public Works.Read  Action details Not available
4531-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing the Thomas Jefferson High SchoolFootball Team for winning the 2008 WPIAL and PIAA Class AAA ChampionshipsProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing the Thomas Jefferson High SchoolFootball Team for winning the 2008 WPIAL and PIAA Class AAA ChampionshipsRead  Action details Not available
4532-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing the Deer Lakes High School Student Council for raising funds to host their annual Senior Citizen Holiday Luncheon. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing the Deer Lakes High School Student Council for raising funds to host their annual Senior Citizen Holiday Luncheon. Read  Action details Not available
4533-08 1 Certificate of Recognition congratulating Bernard and Carolyn Musyznski on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. ProclamationCertificate of Recognition congratulating Bernard and Carolyn Musyznski on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.Read  Action details Not available
4534-08 1 Proclamation honoring the late Charles “Teenie” Harris and the late Frank E. Bolden, who will be recognized at the 2009 Spirit of King Awards Ceremony for their lifetime achievements in the pursuit of human right and equality.ProclamationProclamation honoring the late Charles “Teenie” Harris and the late Frank E. Bolden, who will be recognized at the 2009 Spirit of King Awards Ceremony for their lifetime achievements in the pursuit of human right and equality.Read  Action details Not available
4535-08 1 Certificates of Achievement recognizing those individuals named as the New Pittsburgh Courier's 2008 “Men of Excellence.” ProclamationCertificates of Achievement recognizing those individuals named as the New Pittsburgh Courier's 2008 “Men of Excellence.”Read  Action details Not available
4537-08 1 Proclamation celebrating the unveiling of the new Brentwood landmark, the Brentwood Clock. ProclamationProclamation celebrating the unveiling of the new Brentwood landmark, the Brentwood Clock.Read  Action details Not available
4544-08 1 Proclamation recognizing Ms. Katie Miller for her consistent dedication and for her contributions to the new County government while serving both County Council and the citizens of Allegheny County.ProclamationProclamation recognizing Ms. Katie Miller for her consistent dedication and for her contributions to the new County government while serving both County Council and the citizens of Allegheny County. Presented  Action details Not available
4516-08 1 Motion approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of County Council held on November 18, 2008.Floor MotionMotion approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of County Council held on November 18, 2008.PassedPass Action details Not available
4441-08 1 Appointment - Approving the reappointment of Phillis D. Lavelle to serve as a member of the Property Assessment Appeals & Review Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2011.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the reappointment of Phillis D. Lavelle to serve as a member of the Property Assessment Appeals & Review Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2011.PassedPass Action details Not available
4498-08 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to amend and revise in part the fees and rates schedule of the Department of Parks for the use of certain County recreational and park facilities, the fees and rates schedule of the CoOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to amend and revise in part the fees and rates schedule of the Department of Parks for the use of certain County recreational and park facilities, the fees and rates schedule of the County Medical Examiner for certain services provided by the County Medical Examiner to be effective January 1, 2009 and the fees and rates schedule of the County Department of Real Estate for certain services provided by the Department of Real Estate to be effective February 1, 2009. Amended and Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
4401-08 1 An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of the County of Allegheny's interest in the parcel known as Block 422-L Lot # 204 (“the Property”) located in the Township of Aleppo, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the Township of Aleppo.OrdinanceAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of the County of Allegheny's interest in the parcel known as Block 422-L Lot # 204 (“the Property”) located in the Township of Aleppo, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the Township of Aleppo.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
4483-08 1 A Resolution providing for a program of temporary exemption from county real property taxes for improvements, including repairs, construction, or reconstruction, made on industrial, commercial, or business property in a deteriorated area in the City of McResolutionA Resolution providing for a program of temporary exemption from county real property taxes for improvements, including repairs, construction, or reconstruction, made on industrial, commercial, or business property in a deteriorated area in the City of McKeesport, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pursuant to the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act, Pa. Stat. Ann. Tit. 72 §4722 et seq.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
4484-08 1 A Resolution providing for a program of temporary exemption from county real property taxes for improvements, including repairs, construction, or reconstruction, made on industrial, commercial, or business property in deteriorated areas of the Borough ofResolutionA Resolution providing for a program of temporary exemption from county real property taxes for improvements, including repairs, construction, or reconstruction, made on industrial, commercial, or business property in deteriorated areas of the Borough of Homestead, the Borough of West Homestead, and the Borough of Munhall, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pursuant to the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act, Pa. Stat. Ann. Tit. 72 §4722 et seq.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
4517-08 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny authorizing the County to enter into a cooperation agreement with the City of Pittsburgh, School District of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority pursuant to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental CooperaOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny authorizing the County to enter into a cooperation agreement with the City of Pittsburgh, School District of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority pursuant to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Act for the purpose of jointly cooperating in the collection of Delinquent Taxes. Referred  Action details Not available
4518-08 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny approving certain Inter-Departmental Transfers in the Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008.ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny approving certain Inter-Departmental Transfers in the Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
4519-08 1 Motion of the Council of Allegheny County re-establishing the Budget Transfer Committee in accordance with Section 805.03 of the Administrative Code.MotionMotion of the Council of Allegheny County re-establishing the Budget Transfer Committee in accordance with Section 805.03 of the Administrative Code. PassedPass Action details Not available
4520-08 1 Motion of the Council of Allegheny County expressing the approval of the Council of Allegheny County for amended Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Allegheny County Treasurer to govern collection of Allegheny County's Alcoholic Beverage Tax, pursuanMotionMotion of the Council of Allegheny County expressing the approval of the Council of Allegheny County for amended Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Allegheny County Treasurer to govern collection of Allegheny County's Alcoholic Beverage Tax, pursuant to the terms of Ordinances 54-07-OR and 28-08-OR.PassedPass Action details Not available
4521-08 1 Motion of the Council of Allegheny County to continue the services of Attorney John F. Cambest to provide legal advice, representation and consultation to County Council.MotionMotion of the Council of Allegheny County to continue the services of Attorney John F. Cambest to provide legal advice, representation and consultation to County Council.PassedPass Action details Not available
4538-08 1 Motion Expressing the Sense of Council of Allegheny urging the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to vote against the current draft of the Public School Employees' Benefit Act, HB 1277, a bill which would establish a statewide health carMotionMotion Expressing the Sense of Council of Allegheny urging the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to vote against the current draft of the Public School Employees' Benefit Act, HB 1277, a bill which would establish a statewide health care system for public school employees in Pennsylvania due to the Act's potential deleterious effects on employees of the Commonwealth's Community Colleges. PassedPass Action details Not available
4539-08 1 Motion Expressing the Sense of Council of Allegheny County urging the Allegheny County Board of Elections to conduct a review of a possible issue with the number of ballots cast in Wilkinsburg Ward 1, District 6, in the course of the 2008 General ElectionMotionMotion Expressing the Sense of Council of Allegheny County urging the Allegheny County Board of Elections to conduct a review of a possible issue with the number of ballots cast in Wilkinsburg Ward 1, District 6, in the course of the 2008 General Election, and to make information regarding the conduct of each election available to the public. PassedPass Action details Not available
4540-08 1 Motion of the Council of Allegheny County authorizing the Council of Allegheny County to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to Article II.G. of the Rules of Allegheny County Council on January 15, 2009, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Gold Room of the AlleghenMotionMotion of the Council of Allegheny County authorizing the Council of Allegheny County to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to Article II.G. of the Rules of Allegheny County Council on January 15, 2009, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Gold Room of the Allegheny County Courthouse. The President shall be the presiding officer for such public hearing. The primary purpose of this hearing is to allow the opportunity for public comment on Bill No. 4201-08, a bill which would establish a Countywide nondiscrimination requirement in housing, employment, and other contexts, as well as a formalized means of resolving disputes based on allegations of such discrimination. PassedPass Action details Not available
4541-08 1 Communication from County Manager Jim Flynn submitting a summary of Executive Actions relating to contracts for the months of October and November, 2008.CommunicationCommunication from County Manager Jim Flynn submitting a summary of Executive Actions relating to contracts for the months of October and November, 2008.Received and Filed  Action details Not available