Legislation

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: City of Elizabeth Entity Address: 50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Room G-14, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 Grant Amount: $997,248.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-Recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds Accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on January 30, 2018. Resolution 7R1-e adopted on March 7, 2018 established a temporary emergency appropriation for the HOPWA program.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark-St. Bridget’s Entity Address: 404 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $245,858.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds Accepted by Resolution 7R1-a(s) adopted on January 30, 2018. Resolution 7R1-e adopted on March 7, 2018 established a temporary emergency appropriation for the HOPWA Program.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the work of Jeremiah’s Place and their advocacy for child abuse prevention and wish them a Happy 4th Birthday; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, April 3, 2018, to be “Jeremiah’s Place Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Dr. Ozeaz for her work and dedication to the arts and education; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, April 24, 2018, to be “Natalie Ozeas Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and the Council of the City of Pittsburgh herby recognize Pittsburgh Cares to be a civic and/or service organization within the context of the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance Act, as amended.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does recognize the value of Kevin Steven’s sharing his story; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby call upon the people of the City of Pittsburgh and interested groups to seek help for opiate addiction if they are in need; and promote awareness of Power Forward with Familylinks; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Council of the City of Pittsburgh does recognize that Familylinks is a valued provider of addiction treatment and recovery services in this region.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2018 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: City of Newark Budget Appropriation Amount: $56,108,425.00 Budget Year: 2018 Contract Period: May 1, 2018 through May 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 1. Dr. Ernest Wyman Garrett

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Public Safety Awareness for Newark Disabled Students Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Branch Brook Park, Cherry Blossom Welcome Center Event Date(s): Thursday, April 26, 2018 Event Time: 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. (Includes Set-up at 9:30 A.M. and Breakdown ending at 3:00 P.M.) (Rain Date: Monday, April 30, 2018) Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.

Ordinance amending the City Code at Title One, Administrative, Article Xl: Human Resources Administration, Chapter 181: General Provisions by amending section at §181.06 Allowance for Travel Expenses.

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution/Accepting Grant Purpose: Amending the project amount to accept additional funds for the Traffic Signal Optimization/Adaptive Signals along McCarter Highway (Route 21) project and enter into a Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $1,194,390.00 Funding Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/ North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) Total Project Cost: $1,492,987.00 City Contribution: $298,597.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: September 21, 2016 through September 20, 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Amending Resolution 7R3-a adopted on April 19, 2017, which authorized a total project cost of $1,201,767.00 ($965,265.00 grant award with a local match of $236,502.00) for the Traffic Signal Optimization/Adaptive Signals along McCarter Highway (Route 21) project. This amendment seeks to increase the total project cost to $1,492,987.00 ($1,194,390.00 grant award with a local match of $298,597.00).

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2015-26899 Claimant: Michael Bellina Claimant's Attorney: David Lande, Esquire Attorney's Address: Gill and Chamas, LLC., 655 Florida Grove Road, P.O. Box 760, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 Settlement Amount: $22,287.12 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Invitation: Acting Corporation Counsel

Resolution reappointing Jennifer Presutti as a member of the Equipment Leasing Authority Board with a term to expire March 31, 2023.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for March 28, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Works for March 28, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Director of Public Safety and Director of Finance to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Lease Agreement with Riverview Valley Stables for use by the City’s Police Horses over a five-year term at an overall cost not to exceed EIGHTY-ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS and NO CENTS ($81,000.00). Said costs reflect a monthly rate of $1350 per month and shall be inclusive of all utilities, taxes and other indirect expenses associated with such occupancy of Riverview Valley Stables.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of $5,444.21 to McGrail & Associates, 1714 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA for professional consulting services in connection with billboard tax litigation. (Executive Session Held 4/16/18)

Resolution amending Resolution 104 of 2015, which updated Resolution 1167 of 1986, creating the Record Storage, Technology and Operations Trust Fund, to revise the categories of permitted expenditures to be made by the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections, effective January 1, 2019.

Ordinance supplementing the City of Pittsburgh Code, Title I0 (“Building”), Chapter 1002 (“Uniform Construction Code Adoption”) by adding a new subchapter 1002.03 (“Fees”), effective January 1, 2019.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance to enter into an Agreement, Agreements, or Amendments with CDW Government LLC for the three year extension of our current Microsoft enterprise license agreement for a sum not to exceed Three Million Thirty Thousand dollars ($3,030,000.00) over the three year period.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into an agreement with the Pittsburgh Park Conservancy (“PPC”) in connection with the 2017-2018 “Naturally Northside” project. PPC has been awarded a grant from the Buhl Foundation and shall reimburse the City for its expenses in connection with City Park Rangers who will be staffing the Naturally Northside project activities. Said agreement shall not exceed ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS and NO CENTS ($11,520.00)

Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, providing for the design and replacement of the Swinburne Bridge; and providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $800,000.00.

Resolution amending Resolution 414 of 2017, entitled “Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, providing for the design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with PENN AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION, PHASE II PROJECT; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $500,000.00” to increase the funding amount to $732,626.61 and alter the funding source.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for March 28, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.