Hearings/Meetings/Planning

02/06 2014

Public Hearing On Land Bank Bill Rescheduled For Thu, Feb 20, 6pm

RESCHEDULED: PUBLIC HEARING ON LAND BANK BILL
Public Hearing on Proposed Land Bank Bill Rescheduled for Thursday, February 20th at 6pm
Greetings Residents and Neighbors of District 6-
As per a prior communication our office sent out last week, City Council is currently reviewing an ordinance that would create a land bank for the City of Pittsburgh (to access a copy, click here). The legislation will forever change how real property and development are dealt with in Pittsburgh. In District 6, certain neighborhoods, such as the Hill District, Perry North and South, hold up to 50% of properties which would be eligible for the land bank.
To review, key highlights in the bill include:
  • The creation of a new authority in the City to manage the land bank
  • The creation of a Mayoral controlled board to oversee the authority with no formal oversight or checks and balances from City Council, or the community
  • The ability for the authority to seize any and all property they deem necessary including owner occupied, tax-delinquent property
  • The lack of a process for formal community input
Given the significant impact this legislation will have on the City of Pittsburgh and in our District, it is important to inform ourselves of the bill’s provisions, its implications, and to discuss how it could be improved to better serve the interests of our communities. To this end, I encourage you to attend the rescheduled Pubic Hearing being held on Thursday, February 20, at 6pm in Council Chambers. 
For those interested in participating and providing public comment, you must call to register before 2pm on the 20th at 412-255-2138.
I look forward to seeing you there, as we work together to craft a bill that truly benefits the residents of our district and the greater City of Pittsburgh.
Sincerely,
R. Daniel Lavelle
02/03 2014

Thur 2/6 Public Meetings on Land Bank Bill Cancelled – Will Be Rescheduled

Thursday’s Public Meetings on the Land Bank Bill Have Been Cancelled and Will Be Rescheduled
Sent 02/03/2014 @ 12:27 pm

Greetings,

This message is to inform you that the public hearing and the post agenda which had been scheduled for Thursday, February 6, have been cancelled. The meetings will be rescheduled at a later date. We will be sure to keep you posted once the new dates have been confirmed.

In the meantime, should you have any questions or concerns regarding the land bank bill, please feel free to contact our office at 412-255-2134.

Sincerely,

District 6 Office

01/30 2014

Public Hearing And Post Agenda On Land Banking Bill – Thu 2/6/14 1pm

Public Hearing and Post Agenda to focus on Land Banking Bill currently under consideration in City Council
Sent 01/29/2014 @ 10:53 am
Greetings Residents and Neighbors of District 6-
In late 2012, the State of Pennsylvania passed legislation authorizing municipalities to create land banks, entities that acquire, manage and dispose of vacant, abandoned and tax delinquent properties to facilitate their redevelopment and reuse.
City Council is currently reviewing an ordinance that would create a land bank for the City of Pittsburgh (to access a copy, click here). The legislation will forever change how real property and development are dealt with in Pittsburgh. In District 6, certain neighborhoods, such as the Hill District, Perry North and South, hold up to 50% of properties which would be eligible for the land bank.
Some key highlights in the bill include:
  • The creation of a new authority in the City to manage the land bank
  • The creation of a Mayoral controlled board to oversee the authority with no formal oversight or checks and balances from City Council
  • The ability for the authority to seize any and all property they deem necessary including owner occupied, tax-delinquent property
  • The lack of a process for formal community input
Given the significant impact this legislation will have on the City of Pittsburgh and in our District, it is important to inform ourselves of the bill’s provisions, its implications, and to discuss how it could be improved to better serve the interests of our communities. To this end, I encourage you to attend a Pubic Hearing being held on Thursday, February 6, at 1pm in Council Chambers to share your thoughts on the Land Bank bill. There will also be a Post Agenda on the subject the same day,February 6, 2pm in Council Chambers.
I look forward to seeing you there, as we work together to craft a bill that truly benefits the residents of our district and the greater City of Pittsburgh.
Sincerely,
R. Daniel Lavelle
01/18 2014

Volunteers Needed for Oakland Housing Court – Thur, Jan 23rd, 10AM

All hearings are on Thursday, January 23rd, starting at 10:00 AM
Judge Ricciardi
The Maul Building, 1700 East Carson Street, Suite 300 on the 3rd Floor
Volunteers Needed for Oakland Housing Court!
Please confirm attendance prior to hearing with Oakwatch: The Oakland Code Enforcement Project at oakwatch@opdc.org or 412.621.7863 ext. 273275 Parkview Avenue:
Violation: Failure to replace/ repair sidewalk/ driveway
Owner: Leonard and Marie A. Drak
64 Bates:
Violations: Overgrown weeds and grass
Owner: John A. Grabowski
214 S. Craig Street:
Violations: Failure to replace/ repair sidewalk/ driveway
Owner: Stanton Marlon
4527 Winthrop:
Violations: Failure to replace/ repair sidewalk/ driveway
Owner: Stanton Marlon
3223 Joe Hammer Square:
Violations: Overgrown weeds and grass
Owner:  Micheal A. Shovlin
3302 Ward Street:
Violations: Failure to apply for certificate of occupancy and failure to secure certificate of occupancy
Owner: Justin Abraham
511 Cato Street:
Violation: Overgrown weeds and grass
Owner: Christine Bolotin Cucinell
01/09 2014

Oakwatch Meeting Wed Jan 15 12-1:30pm at Jewish Fed of Grtr Pgh

Oakwatch meeting will be at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh (234 McKee Place) from 12-1:30PM.
The Federation likes to know how many to plan for so RSVP with Alicia at 412.621.7863 ext. 21.
Only street parking will be available.

Code enforcement partners will join us for updates, and District 8 City Councilman Dan Gilman will be the guest speaker. Coffee and snacks will abound.

01/06 2014

Possible change to SONG Meeting for January

As the weather predictions for Tuesday 1/7/14 seem pretty definite for temperatures around zero and wind chills as low as -20 to -30, it’s looking like we should cancel or postpone.  One option may be the following Tuesday 1/14/14.  Let us know your thoughts if you are planning on coming and we’ll see what we can arrange.

If you have any neighbors who might need some assistance, please check in on them to make sure they are ok.

01/01 2014

Louisa St Steps Project Public Meeting – Wed 1/15/14 – 7PM

Louisa St Steps ProjectLouisa St Steps Project

Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

OPDC is pleased to report that work on the Louisa Street steps project is moving ahead. Join us for a public meeting with other community members to review the design, ask questions, and provide feedback.For more information, contact Tara Sherry-Torres at tarat@opdc.org or 412.621.7863 ext. 17

12/07 2013

Affordable Care Act Educational and Enrollment Session for ages 19-34 Sun, 12/8 Noon-4pm

ARE YOU A YOUNG ADULT, AGE 19-34?

TURN OFF THE HEADPHONES AND LISTEN UP ! ! !

Affordable Care Act Educational and Enrollment Session

Time: 12:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m.

Location: William Pitt Union (3959 Fifth Avenue), Univ. of Pittsburgh Room(s): 540 and 548

Sponsored by: Representative Dan B.Frankel’s Office
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