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Meeting Name: County Council Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 12/4/2007 5:00 PM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: Regular Meeting, Fourth Floor, Gold Room
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3573-07 1 Communication from the Return Board of Allegheny County submitting a Certificate of Election certifying that at the Election held on the Sixth Day of November, 2007, Bob Macey was duly elected to the Office of Member of Council, District 9, in the County CommunicationCommunication from the Return Board of Allegheny County submitting a Certificate of Election certifying that at the Election held on the Sixth Day of November, 2007, Bob Macey was duly elected to the Office of Member of Council, District 9, in the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Received and Filed  Action details Not available
3574-07 1 Communication from the Return Board of Allegheny County submitting a Certificate of Election certifying that at the Election held on the Sixth Day of November, 2007, Nick Futules was duly elected to the Office of Member of Council, District 7, in the CounCommunicationCommunication from the Return Board of Allegheny County submitting a Certificate of Election certifying that at the Election held on the Sixth Day of November, 2007, Nick Futules was duly elected to the Office of Member of Council, District 7, in the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Received and Filed  Action details Not available
3575-07 1 Communication from the Return Board of Allegheny County submitting a Certificate of Election certifying that at the Election held on the Sixth Day of November, 2007, Jim Ellenbogen was duly elected to the Office of Member of Council, District 12, in the CCommunicationCommunication from the Return Board of Allegheny County submitting a Certificate of Election certifying that at the Election held on the Sixth Day of November, 2007, Jim Ellenbogen was duly elected to the Office of Member of Council, District 12, in the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Received and Filed  Action details Not available
3576-07 1 Proclamation honoring David Woten for being named Pennsylvania's 2008 Teacher of the Year.ProclamationProclamation honoring David Woten for being named Pennsylvania's 2008 Teacher of the Year.Presented  Action details Not available
3577-07 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing B.S.A. Troop 85 Scouts Regis “Marty” Holden and Timothy Edwards upon receiving their Eagle Scout Awards.ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing B.S.A. Troop 85 Scouts Regis "Marty" Holden and Timothy Edwards upon receiving their Eagle Scout Awards.Presented  Action details Not available
3578-07 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing B.S.A. Troop 148 Scouts Joshua Tarnow, James Broderick, Andrew Weber, and Zachary Caine upon receiving their Eagle Scout Awards.ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing B.S.A. Troop 148 Scouts Joshua Tarnow, James Broderick, Andrew Weber, and Zachary Caine upon receiving their Eagle Scout Awards.Presented  Action details Not available
3579-07 1 Proclamation honoring 2007 YWCA Racial Justice Award Finalists.ProclamationProclamation honoring 2007 YWCA Racial Justice Award Finalists.Presented  Action details Not available
3580-07 1 Certificate of Recognition honoring the Class of 2008 Deer Lakes Senior Student Council Members for their contributions to their school and community.ProclamationCertificate of Recognition honoring the Class of 2008 Deer Lakes Senior Student Council Members for their contributions to their school and community.Read  Action details Not available
3581-07 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing B.S.A. Troop 225 Scout Nicholas C. Gelles upon receiving his Eagle Scout Award.ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing B.S.A. Troop 225 Scout Nicholas C. Gelles upon receiving his Eagle Scout Award.Read  Action details Not available
3582-07 1 Proclamation recognizing the awardees at the Amen Corner's Holiday Reception and Annual Meeting, held on November 29, 2007.ProclamationProclamation recognizing the awardees at the Amen Corner's Holiday Reception and Annual Meeting, held on November 29, 2007.Read  Action details Not available
3583-07 1 Proclamation celebrating the historic 75th anniversary of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.ProclamationProclamation celebrating the historic 75th anniversary of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.Read  Action details Not available
3584-07 1 Proclamation recognizing the honorees at the 2007 Allegheny County Black Elected Officials Breakfast, held on December 1, 2007.ProclamationProclamation recognizing the honorees at the 2007 Allegheny County Black Elected Officials Breakfast, held on December 1, 2007.Read  Action details Not available
3585-07 1 Proclamation recognizing the volunteer efforts of Port Vue area residents Gary Kulka, Dan Miller, Paul Bennett, Tim Wilson, and Bruce Synir.ProclamationProclamation recognizing the volunteer efforts of Port Vue area residents Gary Kulka, Dan Miller, Paul Bennett, Tim Wilson, and Bruce Synir.Read  Action details Not available
3586-07 1 Proclamation honoring West Mifflin's Clara Barton Elementary School for receiving the No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education.ProclamationProclamation honoring West Mifflin's Clara Barton Elementary School for receiving the No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education.Read  Action details Not available
3598-07 1 Proclamation recognizing Brentwood EMS Volunteers Debbie Balkovec, Lil Moskala, and Diane Cook for their 25 years of service.ProclamationProclamation recognizing Brentwood EMS Volunteers Debbie Balkovec, Lil Moskala, and Diane Cook for their 25 years of service.Read  Action details Not available
3587-07 1 Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of Council held on October 23 and November 7, 2007.Floor MotionMotion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of Council held on October 23 and November 7, 2007.PassedPass Action details Not available
3481-07 2 Appointment - Approving the appointment of Lisa Thorpe-Vaughn to serve as a member of the Juvenile Detention Board of Advisors for a term to expire on December 31, 2009.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the appointment of Lisa Thorpe-Vaughn to serve as a member of the Juvenile Detention Board of Advisors for a term to expire on December 31, 2009.PassedPass Action details Not available
3510-07 1 Appointment - Approving the reappointment of Timothy M. Hazel to serve as a member of the Allegheny County Property Assessment Appeals and Review Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010. AppointmentAppointment - Approving the reappointment of Timothy M. Hazel to serve as a member of the Allegheny County Property Assessment Appeals and Review Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010.PassedPass Action details Not available
3511-07 2 Appointment - Approving the reappointment of Mary Kate Barkman to serve as a member of the Allegheny County Property Assessment Appeals and Review Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010. AppointmentAppointment - Approving the reappointment of Mary Kate Barkman to serve as a member of the Allegheny County Property Assessment Appeals and Review Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010.PassedPass Action details Not available
3513-07 2 Appointment - Approving the reappointment of George Owens to serve as a member of the Allegheny County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Advisory Board for a term to expire on June 30, 2010. AppointmentAppointment - Approving the reappointment of George Owens to serve as a member of the Allegheny County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Advisory Board for a term to expire on June 30, 2010. PassedPass Action details Not available
3518-07 2 Appointment - Approving the appointment of Joseph Serrao to serve as a member of the Allegheny County Property Assessment Appeals and Review Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2009.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the appointment of Joseph Serrao to serve as a member of the Allegheny County Property Assessment Appeals and Review Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2009.PassedPass Action details Not available
3531-07 1 Appointment - Approving the reappointment of Dr. Charles T. Blocksidge to serve as a member of the Allegheny County Property Assessment Appeals and Review Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the reappointment of Dr. Charles T. Blocksidge to serve as a member of the Allegheny County Property Assessment Appeals and Review Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010.PassedPass Action details Not available
3535-07 2 Appointment - Approving the appointment of Council Member William Russell Robinson to serve as a member of the Allegheny County Community College Board of Directors for a term to expire on December 31, 2012.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the appointment of Council Member William Russell Robinson to serve as a member of the Allegheny County Community College Board of Directors for a term to expire on December 31, 2012.PassedPass Action details Not available
3550-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing the tax levy upon all real property subject to taxation within the limits of Allegheny County.OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing the tax levy upon all real property subject to taxation within the limits of Allegheny County.Passed for Chief Executive SignatureFail Action details Not available
3549-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing the tax levy upon all real property subject to taxation within the limits of Allegheny County.OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing the tax levy upon all real property subject to taxation within the limits of Allegheny County.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3548-07 2 An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," creating Article 808.A, "Alcoholic Beverage Taxation," in order to provide for the imposition of a County tax on the sale at retaiOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," creating Article 808.A, "Alcoholic Beverage Taxation," in order to provide for the imposition of a County tax on the sale at retail of liquor and malt and brewed beverages within the County.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3546-07 2 An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," creating Article 808.B, "Rental Vehicle Taxation," to impose a County tax on the rental of certain motor vehicles within the CountOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," creating Article 808.B, "Rental Vehicle Taxation," to impose a County tax on the rental of certain motor vehicles within the County.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3554-07 1 Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting an Operating Budget pursuant to Article IV, §2 and Article VII, §4 of the Home Rule Charter, by setting forth appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public businesResolutionResolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting an Operating Budget pursuant to Article IV, §2 and Article VII, §4 of the Home Rule Charter, by setting forth appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public business of Allegheny County and for meeting debt charges for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008.TabledPass Action details Not available
3551-07 1 Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting an Operating Budget pursuant to Article IV, §2 and Article VII, §4 of the Home Rule Charter, by setting forth appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public businesResolutionResolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting an Operating Budget pursuant to Article IV, §2 and Article VII, §4 of the Home Rule Charter, by setting forth appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public business of Allegheny County and for meeting debt charges for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008.Amended and Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3552-07 2 Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting a Capital Budget pursuant to Article IV, §2 and Article VII, §4 of the Home Rule Charter by setting forth appropriations to pay the expenses for capital expenditures during the ResolutionResolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting a Capital Budget pursuant to Article IV, §2 and Article VII, §4 of the Home Rule Charter by setting forth appropriations to pay the expenses for capital expenditures during the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3553-07 1 Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting the Grants, Special Accounts, and Agency Fund Budgets, by setting forth appropriations to pay said expenses during the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December ResolutionResolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting the Grants, Special Accounts, and Agency Fund Budgets, by setting forth appropriations to pay said expenses during the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3588-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing support to assist the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation (DCNR), the City of Pittsburgh and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to work together on “TreeVitalize”, anOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing support to assist the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation (DCNR), the City of Pittsburgh and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to work together on “TreeVitalize”, an aggressive multi-year partnership launched by Governor Edward G. Rendell to restore Tree Cover in Allegheny County.Referred  Action details Not available
3589-07 1 An Ordinance authorizing the County of Allegheny (the “County”) to acquire an aerial easement for and accept ownership of, the bridge structure and abutments of the Duquesne Flyover Ramp which is to be constructed between Route 837 and North Linden AvenueOrdinanceAn Ordinance authorizing the County of Allegheny (the “County”) to acquire an aerial easement for and accept ownership of, the bridge structure and abutments of the Duquesne Flyover Ramp which is to be constructed between Route 837 and North Linden Avenue in the City of Duquesne (the “City”).Referred  Action details Not available
3590-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," Article 1013 entitled "Political Activity; Accountability, Conduct and Ethics Code," in orOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," Article 1013 entitled "Political Activity; Accountability, Conduct and Ethics Code," in order to render the Article internally consistent.Referred  Action details Not available
3591-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 4, entitled "Finances," by the creation of a new Article 485 entitled "Local Economic Revitalization Tax AsOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 4, entitled "Finances," by the creation of a new Article 485 entitled "Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance," in order to establish a uniform process for periodically reviewing the County's Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance activities.Referred  Action details Not available
3592-07 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2007 (Submission #17-07).ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2007 (Submission #17-07).Referred  Action details Not available
3593-07 1 Resolution approving the Stormwater Management Plan Update to the County's 1985 Stormwater Management Plan for Girtys Run, Pine Creek, Squaw Run and Deer Creek Watersheds pursuant to P.L. 864, No. 167 known as the Stormwater Management Act 32 P.S. § 680.1ResolutionResolution approving the Stormwater Management Plan Update to the County's 1985 Stormwater Management Plan for Girtys Run, Pine Creek, Squaw Run and Deer Creek Watersheds pursuant to P.L. 864, No. 167 known as the Stormwater Management Act 32 P.S. § 680.1 et.seq. (“Act 167”)Referred  Action details Not available
3594-07 1 Resolution of the County of Allegheny authorizing the issuance of tax and revenue anticipation notes in the aggregate principal amount of $45,000,000; providing for the date, interest rate, maturity date and place of payment in respect of the notes; accepResolutionResolution of the County of Allegheny authorizing the issuance of tax and revenue anticipation notes in the aggregate principal amount of $45,000,000; providing for the date, interest rate, maturity date and place of payment in respect of the notes; accepting a proposal for the purchase of the notes; providing for the security of the notes; authorizing the proper officers to execute and deliver the notes; authorizing and directing the preparation, certification and filing of the proceedings with the Department of Community and Economic Development; appointing a paying agent and registrar; approving a form of note; and repealing inconsistent resolutions.Referred  Action details Not available
3595-07 1 Motion Expressing the Sense of Council of Allegheny County, requesting that the Chief Executive instruct the County Solicitor to research and otherwise investigate the possibility of pursuing a legal remedy against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in ordeMotionMotion Expressing the Sense of Council of Allegheny County, requesting that the Chief Executive instruct the County Solicitor to research and otherwise investigate the possibility of pursuing a legal remedy against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in order to recover any revenues that may be due to the County as a result of continuing County funding of the state's court system.PassedPass Action details Not available
3596-07 1 Motion of the Council of Allegheny County amending Rules of Council for Allegheny County Council.MotionMotion of the Council of Allegheny County amending Rules of Council for Allegheny County Council.Referred  Action details Not available
3597-07 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
3599-07 1 Motion Expressing the Sense of Council of Allegheny County, urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to move with all deliberate speed in permitting all counties within the Commonwealth to avail themselves of supplemental revenue streams that are currentlMotionMotion Expressing the Sense of Council of Allegheny County, urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to move with all deliberate speed in permitting all counties within the Commonwealth to avail themselves of supplemental revenue streams that are currently available only to Philadelphia and Allegheny County.PassedPass Action details Not available
3600-07 1 Motion Expressing the sense of Council of Allegheny County, requesting that the Pennsylvania General Assembly act with all deliberate speed to increase the wholesale discount offered by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to businesses with liquor licenMotionMotion Expressing the sense of Council of Allegheny County, requesting that the Pennsylvania General Assembly act with all deliberate speed to increase the wholesale discount offered by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to businesses with liquor licenses.PassedPass Action details Not available