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Meeting Name: County Council Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 12/1/2009 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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5242-09 1 Proclamation honoring the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh for receiving the 2009 National Medal of Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Service. ProclamationProclamation honoring the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh for receiving the 2009 National Medal of Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Service. Presented  Action details Not available
5243-09 1 Proclamation congratulating Pittsburgh Public Schools for receiving a grant award from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.ProclamationProclamation congratulating Pittsburgh Public Schools for receiving a grant award from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.Presented  Action details Not available
5244-09 1 Certificates of Achievement awarded to the Shady Side Academy girls' golf team for winning WPIAL and PIAA championships.ProclamationCertificates of Achievement awarded to the Shady Side Academy girls' golf team for winning WPIAL and PIAA championships.Presented  Action details Not available
5245-09 1 Certificates of Achievement awarded to the Shady Side Academy girls' field hockey team for winning a WPIAL championship.ProclamationCertificates of Achievement awarded to the Shady Side Academy girls' field hockey team for winning a WPIAL championship.Presented  Action details Not available
5246-09 1 Certificates of Achievement awarded to the Springdale High School girls' soccer team for winning a WPIAL championship.ProclamationCertificates of Achievement awarded to the Springdale High School girls' soccer team for winning a WPIAL championship.Presented  Action details Not available
5247-09 1 Certificates of Achievement awarded to the CCAC South baseball team for winning its fourth consecutive WPCC and PCAA championships.ProclamationCertificates of Achievement awarded to the CCAC South baseball team for winning its fourth consecutive WPCC and PCAA championships.Presented  Action details Not available
5249-09 1 Certificates of Achievement awarded to the Mt. Lebanon High School boys' soccer team for winning a WPIAL championship.ProclamationCertificates of Achievement awarded to the Mt. Lebanon High School boys' soccer team for winning a WPIAL championship.Presented  Action details Not available
5250-09 1 Proclamation honoring the 140th anniversary of Chatham University.ProclamationProclamation honoring the 140th anniversary of Chatham University.Read  Action details Not available
5252-09 1 Certificates of Achievement awarded to the West Allegheny High School girls' volleyball team for winning a WPIAL championship.ProclamationCertificates of Achievement awarded to the West Allegheny High School girls' volleyball team for winning a WPIAL championship.Read  Action details Not available
5253-09 1 Certificate of Achievement honoring Cody A. Perrett of Boy Scout Troop 504 for earning the rank of Eagle Scout.ProclamationCertificate of Achievement honoring Cody A. Perrett of Boy Scout Troop 504 for earning the rank of Eagle Scout.Read  Action details Not available
5255-09 1 Proclamations honoring Leonard Brennan and Earl Hendricks of Verona Borough Council for their dedicated service to the community.ProclamationProclamations honoring Leonard Brennan and Earl Hendricks of Verona Borough Council for their dedicated service to the community.Read  Action details Not available
5256-09 1 Proclamations honoring Allan Kennedy of Oakmont Borough Council for his dedicated service to the community.ProclamationProclamations honoring Allan Kennedy of Oakmont Borough Council for his dedicated service to the community.Read  Action details Not available
5257-09 1 Certificates of Achievement awarded to the Mt. Lebanon High School girls' volleyball team for winning a WPIAL championship.ProclamationCertificates of Achievement awarded to the Mt. Lebanon High School girls' volleyball team for winning a WPIAL championship.Read  Action details Not available
5258-09 1 Certificate of Recognition honoring the 50th wedding anniversary of John and Patricia Sperhac.ProclamationCertificate of Recognition honoring the 50th wedding anniversary of John and Patricia Sperhac.Read  Action details Not available
5259-09 1 Certificate of Recognition honoring the 50th wedding anniversary of Richard and Shirley Kociban.ProclamationCertificate of Recognition honoring the 50th wedding anniversary of Richard and Shirley Kociban.Read  Action details Not available
5260-09 1 Certificate of Recognition celebrating the 100th birthday of Helen Reed.ProclamationCertificate of Recognition celebrating the 100th birthday of Helen Reed.Read  Action details Not available
5261-09 1 Certificates of Recognition honoring Brentwood School District schools for receiving Keystone Achievement Awards.ProclamationCertificates of Recognition honoring Brentwood School District schools for receiving Keystone Achievement Awards.Read  Action details Not available
5262-09 1 Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Allegheny County Council held on November 4, 2009. Floor MotionMotion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Allegheny County Council held on November 4, 2009.PassedPass Action details Not available
5236-09 1 Appointment - Approving the appointment of Stephan A. Broadus to serve as a member of the Human Relations Commission of the County of Allegheny for a term to expire on December 31, 2010. AppointmentAppointment - Approving the appointment of Stephan A. Broadus to serve as a member of the Human Relations Commission of the County of Allegheny for a term to expire on December 31, 2010.Referred  Action details Not available
5270-09 1 Approving the reappointment of Michael Louik to serve as a Member of the Accountability, Conduct and Ethics Commission for a term to expire on December 3, 2014.AppointmentApproving the reappointment of Michael Louik to serve as a Member of the Accountability, Conduct and Ethics Commission for a term to expire on December 3, 2014.PassedPass Action details Not available
5179-09 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
5180-09 1 A 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 businResolutionA 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 business of Allegheny County and for meeting debt charges for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2010.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
5181-09 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, 2010 and ending December 31, 2010. Amended and Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
5182-09 1 Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting the Grants Budget, Special Accounts Budget, and Agency Fund Budget, by setting forth appropriations to pay said expenses during the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2010 and endResolutionResolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting the Grants Budget, Special Accounts Budget, and Agency Fund Budget, by setting forth appropriations to pay said expenses during the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2010.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
5215-09 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2009 (Submission #20-09). ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2009 (Submission #20-09).Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
5237-09 1 An Ordinance authorizing the extension of the term of Ordinance No. 57-07-OR, enacted December 18, 2007, allowing the Department of Public Works to take certain actions on behalf of County Council with respect to the issuance of highway occupancy permits,OrdinanceAn Ordinance authorizing the extension of the term of Ordinance No. 57-07-OR, enacted December 18, 2007, allowing the Department of Public Works to take certain actions on behalf of County Council with respect to the issuance of highway occupancy permits, the grant of certain licenses, rights of entry and easements, and the amicable acquisition of certain real estate affecting County public work projects and other matters for calendar years 2008 and 2009.Referred  Action details Not available
5238-09 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending Ordinance No. 07-06, the current schedule of facility and recreational rates and fees for the use of County recreational and park facilities.OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending Ordinance No. 07-06, the current schedule of facility and recreational rates and fees for the use of County recreational and park facilities.Referred  Action details Not available
5264-09 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending Ordinance No. 07-06, the existing schedule of facility and recreational rates and fees for the use of County recreational and park facilities.OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending Ordinance No. 07-06, the existing schedule of facility and recreational rates and fees for the use of County recreational and park facilities.Referred  Action details Not available
5239-09 1 Resolution of the County of Allegheny authorizing the issuance of tax and revenue anticipation notes in the aggregate principal amount of $50,000,000; 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 $50,000,000; 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
5240-09 1 A Resolution approving a Project for the benefit of UPMC, doing business as the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center ("UPMC"), to be financed by the Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority by the issuance of the Authority's tax-exempt refundingResolutionA Resolution approving a Project for the benefit of UPMC, doing business as the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (“UPMC”), to be financed by the Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority by the issuance of the Authority's tax-exempt refunding bonds, to be issued in one or more series, in a principal amount not to exceed $1,175,000,000, 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.Referred  Action details Not available
5241-09 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2009 (Submission #21-09). ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2009 (Submission #21-09).Referred  Action details Not available
5265-09 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, directing the County Solicitor to undertake a challenge to the tax exempt status of all parcels owned by UPMC within Allegheny County, consistent with the terms of the Institutions of ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, directing the County Solicitor to undertake a challenge to the tax exempt status of all parcels owned by UPMC within Allegheny County, consistent with the terms of the Institutions of Purely Public Charity Act, 10 P.S. §371 et. sReferred  Action details Not available
5266-09 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, directing the County Solicitor to undertake a challenge to the tax exempt status of all parcels comprising the UPMC Braddock hospital site, consistent with the terms of the InstitutionResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, directing the County Solicitor to undertake a challenge to the tax exempt status of all parcels comprising the UPMC Braddock hospital site, consistent with the terms of the Institutions of Purely Public Charity Act, 10 P.S. §371 et. sReferred  Action details Not available
5272-09 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny authorizing the distribution of certain assets of the Allegheny County Economic Development, Community Infrastructure and Tourism Board to the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County, as agent for the County ofResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny authorizing the distribution of certain assets of the Allegheny County Economic Development, Community Infrastructure and Tourism Board to the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County, as agent for the County of Allegheny; ratifying and adopting all actions of the Allegheny County Economic Development, Community Infrastructure and Tourism Board as actions of Allegheny County; appointing the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County as agent for Allegheny County for the purpose of administering the FY 2007-08 funds provided for use in the County under the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act and previously accepted by the County; and approving an Agency Agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County regarding the FY 2007-08 funds. Referred  Action details Not available
5273-09 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing a "bond embargo" as County policy regarding bond issuances requiring the approval of Allegheny County Council for the benefit of UPMC. ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing a “bond embargo” as County policy regarding bond issuances requiring the approval of Allegheny County Council for the benefit of UPMC.Referred  Action details Not available
5267-09 1 Motion of the Council of Allegheny County amending the Rules of Council for Allegheny County Council to provide for the availability of a copy of Robert's Rules of Order and the Rules of Council for each Council Member at every Regular Meeting. MotionMotion of the Council of Allegheny County amending the Rules of Council for Allegheny County Council to provide for the availability of a copy of Robert's Rules of Order and the Rules of Council for each Council Member at every Regular Meeting.   Action details Not available
5268-09 1 Motion of the Council of Allegheny County pulling Bill No. 5205-09, amending and conforming Article 210 of the Administrative Code entitled "Assessment Standards and Practices" to: comply with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision in Clifton, et al. vMotionMotion of the Council of Allegheny County pulling Bill No. 5205-09, amending and conforming Article 210 of the Administrative Code entitled "Assessment Standards and Practices" to: comply with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision in Clifton, et al. v. Allegheny County and Pierce, et al. v. Allegheny County by providing a methodology to equalize base year values through periodic, computer assisted, countywide reassessments; phase-in increases to property assessments so as to protect property owners from the undue financial burden of such increases; and to preclude the County and local taxing bodies from obtaining "windfall" property tax revenues as a result of any adjustments to the base year system, from committee for an immediate final vote.Defeated due to lack of second  Action details Not available
5269-09 2 Motion of the Council of Allegheny County to establish a means of convening a working group, with representation from the Executive and Legislative branches of County of Allegheny, to analyze and work toward a cooperative solution to the issue of tax exemMotionMotion of the Council of Allegheny County to establish a means of convening a working group, with representation from the Executive and Legislative branches of County of Allegheny, to analyze and work toward a cooperative solution to the issue of tax exemptions for nonprofit entities. Amended and Passed as AmendedPass Action details Not available
5271-09 1 Motion of the Council of Allegheny County censuring Council Member Chuck McCullough for remarks made during the course of the November 4, 2009 Regular Meeting of Council which, in the judgment of Council, violate the standards established by the AlleghenyMotionMotion of the Council of Allegheny County censuring Council Member Chuck McCullough for remarks made during the course of the November 4, 2009 Regular Meeting of Council which, in the judgment of Council, violate the standards established by the Allegheny County Ethics Code.Referred  Action details Not available
5263-09 1 Communication from County Manager Jim Flynn submitting a summary of Executive Actions relating to contracts for the month of October, 2009. CommunicationCommunication from County Manager Jim Flynn submitting a summary of Executive Actions relating to contracts for the month of October, 2009.Received and Filed  Action details Not available