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Meeting Name: County Council Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 3/6/2007 5:00 PM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: Regular Meeting, Fourth Floor, Gold Room
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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3071-07 1 Proclamation proclaiming the week of March 4-10, 2007 as “Women in Construction Week” in Allegheny County. ProclamationProclamation proclaiming the week of March 4-10, 2007 as “Women in Construction Week” in Allegheny County.Presented  Action details Not available
3072-07 1 Certificate of Achievement awarded to Upper St. Clair High School Football Team for winning both the 2006 PIAA and WPIAL Class AAAA Football Championship. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement awarded to Upper St. Clair High School Football Team for winning both the 2006 PIAA and WPIAL Class AAAA Football Championship.Presented  Action details Not available
3086-07 1 Proclamation recognizing Ms. Beth Seidl, a pioneer in women’s basketball, and the first female to score 2,197 points in Allegheny County.ProclamationProclamation recognizing Ms. Beth Seidl, a pioneer in women’s basketball, and the first female to score 2,197 points in Allegheny County.Presented  Action details Not available
3074-07 1 Certificate of Achievement awarded to the 2007 Power of Youth in Government student participants and chaperones. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement awarded to the 2007 Power of Youth in Government student participants and chaperones.Presented  Action details Not available
3076-07 1 Certificate of Recognition awarded to Mr. Ron Pint for his volunteer work with Allegheny County's Home Delivered Meals Program and to all the drivers that volunteer for the Plum Senior Center. ProclamationCertificate of Recognition awarded to Mr. Ron Pint for his volunteer work with Allegheny County's Home Delivered Meals Program and to all the drivers that volunteer for the Plum Senior Center.Read  Action details Not available
3078-07 1 Proclamation recognizing Mr. Paul J. Roup for being named a district deputy grand master of the Masons by Right Worshipful Grand Master Ronald A. Aungst, Sr. ProclamationProclamation recognizing Mr. Paul J. Roup for being named a district deputy grand master of the Masons by Right Worshipful Grand Master Ronald A. Aungst, Sr.Presented  Action details Not available
3079-07 1 Proclamation recognizing KU Resources, Inc., an environmental consulting firm headquartered in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, and celebrating their 10 year anniversary. ProclamationProclamation recognizing KU Resources, Inc., an environmental consulting firm headquartered in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, and celebrating their 10 year anniversary.Presented  Action details Not available
3080-07 1 Proclamation recognizing the construction and dedication of Ohio Valley General Hospital's new, state-of-the-art, Surgery and Maternity Center. ProclamationProclamation recognizing the construction and dedication of Ohio Valley General Hospital's new, state-of-the-art, Surgery and Maternity Center.Presented  Action details Not available
3081-07 1 Proclamation honoring Dr. Katherine D. Seelman for receiving the 2007 University of Pittsburgh, Chancellor's Distinguished Public Service Award.ProclamationProclamation honoring Dr. Katherine D. Seelman for receiving the 2007 University of Pittsburgh, Chancellor's Distinguished Public Service Award.Presented  Action details Not available
3082-07 1 Proclamation recognizing Bon Ami Temple #49, Daughters of Elks, Improved Benevolent Protective Order Elks of the World for their generous charity work and congratulating the 2007 Award winners. ProclamationProclamation recognizing Bon Ami Temple #49, Daughters of Elks, Improved Benevolent Protective Order Elks of the World for their generous charity work and congratulating the 2007 Award winners.Read  Action details Not available
3084-07 1 Certificate of Achievement awarded to Owen Barrette and Anthony Manfredo for earning the rank of Eagle Scout, scouting's most distinguished honor. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement awarded to Owen Barrette and Anthony Manfredo for earning the rank of Eagle Scout, scouting's most distinguished honor.Read  Action details Not available
3069-07 1 Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of County Council held on February 6, 2007.Floor MotionMotion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of County Council held on February 6, 2007.PassedPass Action details Not available
3068-07 1 Appointment - Approving the reappointment of Thomas Murrin to serve as a Member of the Allegheny County Airport Authority for a term to expire December 31, 2011.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the reappointment of Thomas Murrin to serve as a Member of the Allegheny County Airport Authority for a term to expire December 31, 2011.Referred  Action details Not available
2379-06 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending Part 9, Article 903 of the Administrative Code, §5-903.02, to restrict County purchases of goods or products made in sweatshop conditions in the course of the formal procuremeOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending Part 9, Article 903 of the Administrative Code, §5-903.02, to restrict County purchases of goods or products made in sweatshop conditions in the course of the formal procurement process. Amended and Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
2988-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Purchasing and Supplies to conduct an internet auction of approximately one hundred and fifty (150) Hill-Rom spring aOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Purchasing and Supplies to conduct an internet auction of approximately one hundred and fifty (150) Hill-Rom spring and flat metal hospital beds, EdgeGARD Clean Bench, Raytheon Medical Systems, X-Ray Equipment and accessories, and various obsolete items identified as being of no use to daily operations at the John J. Kane Regional Centers. These items include, but are not limited to, office equipment, housekeeping equipment, food service equipment, wheelchairs and parts and lifts. The items are presently located in the John J. Kane Regional Centers and the County Warehouse. Items will be awarded to the highest bidder(s).Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3018-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending Ordinance No. 55-05-OR, which authorized the County to enter into a purchasing Services Agreement with the City of Pittsburgh under the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental CooperatOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending Ordinance No. 55-05-OR, which authorized the County to enter into a purchasing Services Agreement with the City of Pittsburgh under the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Act for the purpose of jointly cooperating in the performance and exercise of certain governmental functions in the area of providing purchasing services.Amended and Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3032-07 2 Appointment - Approving the reappointment of Deborah D. Booker to serve as a Member of the Allegheny County Housing Authority for a term to expire December 31, 2011.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the reappointment of Deborah D. Booker to serve as a Member of the Allegheny County Housing Authority for a term to expire December 31, 2011.PassedPass Action details Not available
2992-07 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2007 (Submission #01-07).ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2007 (Submission #01-07).Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3020-07 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2007 (Submission #02-07).ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2007 (Submission #02-07).Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3047-07 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2007 (Submission #03-07).ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2007 (Submission #03-07).Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3073-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," Article 203, entitled "County Authorities," to provide for regular statuOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," Article 203, entitled "County Authorities," to provide for regular status update presentations by the County Authorities to County Council, as well as for event-specific status updates.Referred  Action details Not available
3075-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, directing that a referendum question amending Article III, Section 6 entitled “Requirements; Prohibitions” of the Allegheny County Home Rule Charter, pursuant to the Home Rule CharterOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, directing that a referendum question amending Article III, Section 6 entitled “Requirements; Prohibitions” of the Allegheny County Home Rule Charter, pursuant to the Home Rule Charter and Optional Plans Law and Second Class County Charter Law, be placed on the November, 2007 Municipal General Election ballot.Referred  Action details Not available
3077-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 4, entitled "Finances," Chapter 475, entitled "Taxation," by creating a new Article XII, entitled "AlleghenOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 4, entitled "Finances," Chapter 475, entitled "Taxation," by creating a new Article XII, entitled "Allegheny County Farmland and Forest Land Assessments," in order to establish County policy applying preferential treatment for tax purposes of properties used as agricultural or forest reserve, or which are subject to agricultural use, consistent with applicable state law. Referred  Action details Not available
3070-07 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2007 (Submission #04-07).ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2007 (Submission #04-07).Referred  Action details Not available
3083-07 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, urging the United States Congress to approve House Resolution 811 to amend the Help America Vote Act, 42 U.S.C. §15301 et. seq., to require the creation of voter verified paper recordsResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, urging the United States Congress to approve House Resolution 811 to amend the Help America Vote Act, 42 U.S.C. §15301 et. seq., to require the creation of voter verified paper records (VVPRs) for each voter using an electronic voting machine. Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3085-07 1 otion of the Council of Allegheny County urging the General Assembly to, with all deliberate speed, accept an amendment to the Pennsylvania Farmland and Forest Land Assessment Act of 1974, to be offered by Senator Wayne Fontana, designed to update and claMotionMotion of the Council of Allegheny County urging the General Assembly to, with all deliberate speed, accept an amendment to the Pennsylvania Farmland and Forest Land Assessment Act of 1974, to be offered by Senator Wayne Fontana, designed to update and clarify state law relating to preferential taxation of certain properties under the Clean and Green Program.PassedPass Action details Not available
3015-07 1 Motion expressing the Sense of Council of Allegheny County urging the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to open traffic lanes currently designated for high occupancy vehicles to all vehicle traffic during rush hour, as a result of anticipated incrMotionMotion expressing the Sense of Council of Allegheny County urging the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to open traffic lanes currently designated for high occupancy vehicles to all vehicle traffic during rush hour, as a result of anticipated increased traffic volume in the wake of the Allegheny County Port Authority's service reductions.PassedPass Action details Not available
3087-07 1 Motion Expressing the Sense of Council urging the General Assembly of Pennsylvania and each municipality within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enact legislation that would require the chief independent elected official to resign from office prior to MotionMotion Expressing the Sense of Council urging the General Assembly of Pennsylvania and each municipality within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enact legislation that would require the chief independent elected official to resign from office prior to becoming a candidate for nomination or election to any other elected political office.Referred  Action details Not available