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This Settlement Agreement and General Release (Agreement) , Dated this ___ day of, 2025 is made by the “Parties,” consisting of Batta Environmental Associates, Inc., AKA Batta Laboratories LLC., 6 Garfield Way, Newark, DE 19713 and the City of Newark, with its principal place of business located at 110 William Street, Room 206, Newark, New Jersey 07102 (“City”) (collectively, “Parties”), to settle any and all claims relating to outstanding invoice for lead dust wipes analysis rendered in 2019 through 2024. The Parties agree as follows.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements between the City of Pittsburgh and Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, for the installation and maintenance of a mural at Leslie Recreation Center, at no cost to the City

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article I, Introduction and Establishment, Section 902.03, Zoning Map, to rezone parcels 50-F-260, 50-F-264, 50-F-265, 50-F-266, 50-F-269, 50-F-270, 50-F-275, 50-F-276, 50-F-277, 50-F-278, 50-F-288, 50-F-289, and 50-B-1 from R1D-M (Single-Unit Detached Residential, Moderate Density) to P (Parks District), parcels 50-F-190, and 50-F-191, and 50-F-213 from R1D-H (Single-Unit Detached Residential, High Density) to P (Parks District), and parcel 50-C-350 from RP (Residential Planned Unit Developments) to P (Parks District) in the Garfield neighborhood. (Sent to the Planning Commission for Report & Recommendation on 6/27/25) (Report and Recommendation received on 7/30/25) (Public Hearing held 10/14/25)

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-001789-21 Claimant: Ricardo Palacios Claimant's Attorney: Paul A. Garfield, Esq., Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. Attorney’s Address: 375 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666-3432 Settlement Amount: $125,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust, Business Unit: NW025; Dept.: 25T; Div./Proj.: 7T25; Account #: 96340; Budget Ref.: B2025 Additional Information: Deferred 7R6-g 040225

WHEREAS, the Garfield Gators mission is to provide structured programming and to develop positive relationship with youth living in Garfield and its surrounding neighborhoods through athletics, mentoring, and advocacy; and,

Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as B’nai Israel Synagogue, located at 327 N. Negley Avenue (83-J-210, 83-J-210-1, and 83-J-210-2), in Garfield, in the 11th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City. (Public Hearing held 2/27/24)

WHEREAS, Rich Fitzgerald grew up in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield-Garfield neighborhood, and graduated from Carnegie Mellon University. He and his wife Cathy have raised eight children. His passion and love for his family and home motivated him to enter government; and,

Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Garfield Highlands: 5375-5377 Rosetta Street, 5368-5370 Rosetta Street, 213-215 N. Aiken Avenue, and 405-431 N. Aiken Avenue, 10th Ward, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Garfield Highlands LP, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 50-H, Lot 11, and Block 50-M, Lots 1, 4, 5, 8, 44, 180, 181, and 186, in the 10th and 11th Wards of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 9).

Resolution amending Resolution 350 of 2020 to authorize the entering into of leases by the Department of City Planning for display of art in connection with a Professional Services Agreement with BOOM Concepts and/or Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation.

Resolution granting unto BLOOMFIELD-GARFIELD CORPORATION, Pittsburgh, Pa 15224, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a set of new concrete stairs and landing, and a new vertical platform lift, at 113 North Pacific Avenue, in the 10th Ward, in the 9th Council District of City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, born and raised in the Soult Oakland section of Pittsburgh, Kenneth (Kenny) Charles Robinson, and his twin brother, Keith, were nurtured and loved by their mother, Pearline Robinson, where they grew and Participated in sports from childhood n. Kenny and Keith practiced karate, earning brown belts, played midget football for the Hazelwood Cobras and the Garfield Gators, played basketball for the City Recreation League and baseball for Greenfield Middle School; and,

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of City Planning to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with BOOM Concepts and/or Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation to coordinate a program of responsive temporary art by local artists for temporary display on City-owned structures in the public realm, at a cost not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).

Resolution amending Resolution No. 597, effective September 10, 2018 entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $850,000.00; so as to reprogram funds within City Council from “Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center” (-$8,500.00), to “Bloomfield Garfield Corporation” (+$8,500.00)

Resolution amending Resolution No. 59, effective January 28, 2019 providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, 2015 CDBG at a cost not to exceed $895,000.00; so as to reprogram funds within City Council from “Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center” (-$4,000.00), to“Bloomfield Garfield Corporation” (+$4,000.00) and: “Beechview Manor”(-$3,000.00) to “Beechview Manor/Housing Management Services”(+$3,000.00).

Resolution amending Resolution No. 57, effective January 28, 2019, Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from:“Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center” (-$11,000.00) to “Bloomfield Garfield Corporation” (+$11,000.00).

Resolution Amending Resolution No. 56, effective January 28, 2019, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $940,000.00; : so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center”(-$ 11,000.00) to “Bloomfield Garfield Corporation” (+$11,000.00)

Resolution amending No. 58, effective January 28, 2019 providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2015 CDBG Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within the City Council Office from: “Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center”(-$4,000.00) to “Bloomfield Garfield Corporation ”(+$4,000.00) and “Beechview Manor”(-$3,000.00) to “Beechview Manor/Housing Management Services”(+$3,000.00)

Resolution amending Resolution 698, effective October 11, 2018, Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council’s office from “Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center” (+$8,500.00) to “Bloomfield Garfield Corporation” (+$ 8,500.00)

Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Module Design, Inc., and Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, or an entity to be formed, for the Sale of Block 83-A, Lot 264, in the 11th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 9 (New Construction-Affordable Housing - 5456 Black Street).

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works of the City of Pittsburgh to apply for grant funding from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC) to install a spray feature in the Nelson Mandela Peace Park located in the Garfield neighborhood. In the event this grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($100,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.

Resolution further amending Resolution Number 651 of 2016, entitled, “Resolution amending Resolution 404/2015, entitled, ‘Resolution authorizing the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license, License No. R-12467, LID-60311 from Damon’s International, Inc., 4070-4072 William Penn Hwy., Monroeville, PA 15146-2685 to the Applicant, Mixtape, LLC. 4907 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 for the premises located at 4907 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, restaurant known as “Mixtape” pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461’, so as to amend Section 5. Memorandum of Understanding between Mixtape LLC and the Bloomfield Garfield Corporation to extend the hours of operation.” so as to approve rescindment of the Conditional Licensing Agreement between Mixtape, LLC and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, which had incorporated the terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding between Mixtape, LLC and the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, as amended pursuant to Resolution Number 651 of 2016, and Section 6, as approved in Resolution Number 404 of 2015.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a License and Maintenance Agreement with the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation (BGC) for the purpose of maintaining the landscaping installed by the City along Penn Avenue between Mathilda Street and Evaline Street.

Resolution amending Resolution 404/2015, entitled, “Resolution authorizing the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license, License No. R-12467, LID-60311 from Damon’s International, Inc., 4070-4072 William Penn Hwy., Monroeville, PA 15146-2685 to the Applicant, Mixtape, LLC. 4907 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 for the premises located at 4907 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, restaurant known as “Mixtape” pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461,” so as to amend Section 5. Memorandum of Understanding between Mixtape LLC and the Bloomfield Garfield Corporation to extend the hours of operation.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T-2108 and all applicable vendors and dealers Purpose: Maintenance and Repair for Heavy Duty Vehicles (Class 5 or Higher, Over 15,000 LB GVWR), State Contract Entity Name(s)/Address(s): See below Contract Amount: $1,495,000.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Departments of Engineering, Division of Motors NW011; 71830:1109 B2016, $900,000.00; Water and Sewer Utilities NW037: 7183, 7184, 7185, 7186, 7187, B2016 , $400,000.00; Neighborhood and Recreational Services, Division of Sanitation NW011 ;71560-71280, 71940 ;1604 $65,000.00; NW011 71280-71560;1607 $65,000.00; NW011; 7222-71280;1605, B2016 $65,000.000 Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through July 20, 2018 inclusive of extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: #89274 A. Lembo Car & Truck Collision, Inc., 76 Riverside Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 #89279 Air Brake & Equipment, 225 Route 22 West, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 #89258 Beyer Bros Corp., 109 Broad Avenue, Fairfield, New Jersey 07022 #89263 Beyer Ford LLC., 170 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07962 #89295 BJ&M Auto, Inc., 420-424 Spring St., P.O. Box 280, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207-0280 #89264 Campbell Freightliner, LLC.,1015 Cranbury South River Road, South Brunswick, New Jersey 08831 #89302 Lusamer Auto Body Corp., 27 Austin Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114; #89303 M&W Trailer Repair, 400 Rising Sun Road, Rd2, Bordentown, New Jersey 08505 #89282 Midland Radiator Service, Co., 420 Midland Avenue, Garfield, New Jersey 07026 #89273 On Site Fleet Serviced Inc., 36 Edgeboro Road, E. Brunswick, New Jersey 08816; #89262 Route 23 Auto Mall, 1301 Route 23 South, Butler, New Jersey 07405 #89290 Sanitation Truck Repairs, 2301 Roosevelt Avenue, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 Additional Information:

Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of liquor license, License No. R-7652, from Dropback Inn, Inc., 809 Garfield Street., Springdale, PA 15144 to the Applicant, Adamo Makhoul, LLC., 208 N. Highland Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 for the premises located at 208 North Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206, known as “Ali Baba East”, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.

Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales in accordance with Act No. l7l of l984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through G: [A: 701-DELETED & 712 Webster - DELETED], B: 341 Flowers, C: 83 & 87 Westwood, D: 1231 Troy Hill, E: 2024 Straubs, F: 1535 Garfield, G: 1506 & 1509 Nobles, H: 1312 Warner Street.

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Garfield Glen Housing II, L.P., for the sale of Block 50-K, Lot 51 in the 10th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 9 (4937 Jordan Way - Site Assemblage for Residential Construction).

Resolution amending Resolution No. 549 approved July 30, 2002 to include additional addresses for Area “I” in the Garfield community (Council District #9).

Resolution Amending Resolution No. 477, effective July 18 2013, entitled: providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to transfer funds in City Council from: “New Hope for Neighborhood Renewal” (-$1,000.00), “Beltzhoover Citizens CDC” (-$1,250.00), “Greenfield Organization” (-$7,889.80), “District 5 Tree Planting” (-$2,000.00), “Oakland Community Council” (-$500.00), “Friendship Preservation Group” (-$5,000.00), “Northview Heights Estate Manor Resident Council” (-$1,000.00) and “Pressley High Rise Tenant Council” (-$1,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Allegheny Cleanways” (+$6,000.00), “Brashear Association” (+$1,250.00), “Hazelwood Initiative” (+$3,389.80), “Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force” (+$1,500.00), “Pittsburgh Project” (+$500.00) and “Bloomfield Garfield Corporation” (+$5,000.00), “HACP/Northview Heights Estate Manor Resident Council” (+$1,000.00) and “HACP/Pressley High Rise Tenant Council” (+$1,000.00).

Resolution Amending Resolution No. 512, effective July 18, 2013, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $918,650.00; so as to transfer funds in City Council from: “New Hope for Neighborhood Renewal” (-$1,000.00), “Beltzhoover Citizens CDC” (-$1,250.00), “Greenfield Organization” (-$7,889.80), “District 5 Tree Planting” (-$2,000.00), “Oakland Community Council” (-$500.00) and “Friendship Preservation Group” (-$5,000.00), “Northview Heights Estate Manor Resident Council” (-$1,000.00) and “Pressley High Rise Tenant Council” (-$1,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Allegheny Cleanways” (+$6,000.00), “Brashear Association” (+$1,250.00), “Hazelwood Initiative” (+$3,389.80), “Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force” (+$1,500.00), “Pittsburgh Project” (+$500.00), “Bloomfield Garfield Corporation” (+$5,000.00), “HACP/Northview Heights Estate Manor Resident Council” (+$1,000.00) and “HACP/Pressley High Rise Tenant Council” (+$1,000.00)

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Laboratory Services for Lead Analysis of Dust Wipes Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Batta Laboratories, Inc., 6 Garfield Way, Newark, Delaware 19713 Contract Amount: $70,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Child and Family Well-Being/Open-Ended Contract Period: To be established for a period of two (2) years Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bids solicited: Fifteen (15) Bids received: Three (3)

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Automotive Parts, Replacement Entity Name(s)/Address(s): See below Contract Amount: Not to exceed $845,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Departments of Engineering, Neighborhood and Recreational Services and the Water & Sewer Utilities Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years Contract Basis: ( x ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: 1- Superior Distributors Co., Inc. 4 Midland Avenue Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407 2- Samuel’s Inc. t/a Buy Wise Auto Parts 2091 Springfield Avenue Vauxhall, New Jersey 07088 3- North East Auto & Truck Parts, LLC 976 Broadway Bayonne, New Jersey 07002 4- Air Brake & Equipment 225 Route 22 West Hillside, New Jersey 07205 5- Roberts and Son 20 Jewell Street Garfield, New Jersey 07026 Additional Information: Bids solicited: Ten (10) Bids received: Five (5) Bids rejected: Five (5) Bids re-solicited: Five (5) Bids received: One (1) Bids negotiated: Five (5) Bids received: Five (5) Invitation: Assistant Business Administrator and Central Purchasing Agent, April 30, 2013 Deferred 7R1-n 050113 No Action Taken 7R1-e 051513 Failed 7R1-e 052213 Failed 7R1-b 060613 Deferred 7R1-a 061913 Deferred 7R1-a 070313 Failed 7R1-a 080713/ RTA

Communication from City Planning submitting reports regarding the recertification of Area "BB", Bloomfield/Friendship, and the reactivation/recertification of Area "I", Garfield, for the Residential Parking Permit Program.

Now, therefore be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor the ceaseless efforts of the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation; and Be it further resolved, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, December 2, 2011, as Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation Day in the City of Pittsburgh.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 908, effective January 1, 2011 entitled “Adopting and approving the 2011 Capital Budget and the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2011 through 2016 Capital Improvement Program,” by deleting the line item entitled “Community Based Organizations” $500,000 and adding that amount to the ACCBO board-approved organizations as follows: Amani Christian CDC - ACCBO $9,872.40; Bloomfield-Garfield Corp. - ACCBO $42,310.30; Brightwood Civic Group - ACCBO $28,206.87; Building United of Southwestern PA - ACCBO, $22,565.49; Central Northside Neighborhood Council - ACCBO $42,310.30; Community Alliance Spring Garden East Deutschtown - ACCBO $16,500.00; East Liberty Development - ACCBO $45,000.00; Fineview Citizens Council - ACCBO $28,206.87; Hazelwood Initiative - ACCBO $25,386.18; Hilltop Alliance - ACCBO $19,744.81; Kingsley Association - ACCBO $22,000.00; Lawrenceville Corp. - ACCBO $42,310.30; Lawrenceville United - ACCBO $42,310.30; Manchester Citizens Corp. - ACCBO $42,310.30, Mt. Washington CDC - ACCBO $42,310.30; Neighbors in the Strip - ACCBO $28,206.87; Northside Leadership Conference - ACCBO $35,258.58; Oakland Planning & Development - ACCBO $40,000.00; Polish Hill Civic Asso. - ACCBO $28,206.87; South Side LDC - ACCBO $40,899.96; Troy Hill Citizens Council - ACCBO $21,500.00 and Uptown Partners of Pittsburgh - ACCBO $23,975.84.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a License and Maintenance Agreement with Garfield Heights, LLC ("GHLLC") to maintain a planting median strip on Fern Circle stretching from the intersection of Fern Circle and Fern Street to the south and Fern Circle and Schenley Avenue to the north.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation and The Bulletin for thirty-five years of successes and their continued efforts to revitalize and improve the neighborhoods of Bloomfield, Garfield, and Friendship while serving as an inspiration to surrounding communities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare in the City of Pittsburgh, Tuesday, December 14, 2010, a day to celebrate the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation and The Bulletin.

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, or an entity to be formed, in connection with the sale of Block 50-L, Lot 73, in the 10th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh Council District No. 9 - 5139 Kincaid Street.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 619, effective October 28, 2009, entitled: providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reallocate funds in the Department of Public Works from “McArcdle Viaduct #1” (-$130,000) and from Bates St. 2nd Ave Improvements (-$583,655.00 and from City Council's East Carnegie Food Bank ($-1,000) to St Andrew's (+1,000.00) and to “Penn Ave. Reconstruction (+$135,318.75) and to Bridge Repair (+$48,346.25) and to Slope Failure (+$400,000.00 and to East Liberty - Penn (+$130,000.00) and to reallocate funds in City Council from DPW Infrastructure Improvements ($-6,000.00) to Bloomfield Garfield Corp. (+$6,000.00) and also to change the project name in City Council from BBI Lawrenceville Demolition to Lawrenceville United.

Resolution amending Resolution # 774, effective December 31, 2009, entitled “providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment: and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $800,000, so as to reallocate funds in City Council from “East Carnegie Food Bank (-$ 1,000.00 and from DPW Infrastructure Improvements (-$6,000.00) and to transfer funds to St Andrews (-$1,000.00 and to Bloomfield Garfield (+$6,000.00) and also to change the project name in City Council from BBI Lawrenceville Demolition to Lawrenceville United.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 55 effective February 20, 2007 entitled, "Providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 1998 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories", so as to transfer funds from "United Jewish Federation Comm. Relations Center" (-$1,000); and from "Friendship Community Playground" (-$.26); and transfer these funds to "Bloomfield Garfield Corp." (+$1,000.26)

Resolution amending Resolution No. 50 effective February 20, 2007, entitled, "Providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 1998 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories", so as to transfer funds from "United Jewish Federation Comm. Relations Center" (-$1,000); and from "Friendship Community Playground" (-$.26); and transfer these funds to "Bloomfield Garfield Corp." (+$1,000.26)

Resolution amending Resolution No. 486, effective September 9, 2008, as entitled, “Providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of HUD for a grant in connection with the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories”, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “South Side Community Council” (-$2,759.18); and from “Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens” (-$1,500) and from “Alpha House” (-$1,207.87); and from “Univ. of Pittsburgh-Contracting Study” (-$5,000); and from “Sprinters Educational Athletic Assoc.” (-$520.80) and from “Pgh. History and Landmarks Foundation” (-$2,500); and from “Carnegie Library-East End Branch” (-$1,500); to the “District #3-DPW” (+$ 2,759.18); and to the “Jewish Assoc. On Aging-Charles Morris” (+$1,500); and to the “District #8-DPW” (+$ 3,707.87); and to “Manchester Historic Society” (+520.80) and to the “Poise Foundation-Hope Fund” (+$1,500) and to the “Bloomfield Garfield Corp.” (+$5,000).

Resolution amending Resolution No. 480, effective September 9, 2008, as entitled, “Providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of HUD for a grant in connection with the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories”, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “South Side Community Council” (-$2,759.18); and from “Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens” (-$1,500) and from “Alpha House” (-$1,207.87); and from “Univ. of Pittsburgh-Contracting Study” (-$5,000); and from “Pgh. History and Landmarks Foundation” (-$2,500); and from “Carnegie Library-East End Branch” (-$1,500); and from Sprinters Educational Athletic Assoc.” (- $520.80); to the “District #3-DPW” (+$ 2,759.18); and to “Manchester Historic Society” (+ $520.80) and to the “Jewish Assoc. On Aging-Charles Morris” (+$1,500); and to the “District #8-DPW” (+$ 3,707.87); and to the “Poise Foundation-Hope Fund” (+$1,500) and to the “Bloomfield Garfield Corp.” (+ $5,000).

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor/ Municipal Court Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Interpreting Services (Polish) Entity Name: Jack Fruchtman Entity Address: 419 River Drive, Garfield, NJ 07016 Contract Amount: $17,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/ Municipal Court Contract Period: July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: N/A

Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a public hearing before City Council relative to the proposed development by the Neighborhood Academy School currently located in Garfield, to build and relocate to the Stanton Heights community, adjacent to residential homes.

Now, Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend The Morningside Church of God In Christ for its endless contributions and 57 years of commitment to the Garfield community; and Be It Further Resolved, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does herby proclaim Sunday, April 19, 2009 as "Morningside Church of God and Christ Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.

Dept/ Agency: Mayor's Office/Municipal Court RATIFYING / AUTHORIZING Type of Service: Open-Ended Contract Purpose: Interpreting services in the language of Polish Entity Name: Jack Fruchtman City & State: Garfield, NJ 07206 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $17,499.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 Contract Basis: Bid__ Prof. Ser. __ EUS X Fair & Open__ Non-Fair & Open__ RFP__ RFQ __ Additional Comments: N/A