McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Recent meetings
City Council
The council will consider several resolutions and one ordinance. Notable items include a contract for fireworks displays at Renzienhausen Park, a foundation restoration project at City Hall, a $150,000 state grant for trails, and an ordinance to dissolve the Parking Authority and assume its operations. The meeting also includes approval of an annual action plan for housing funds and amendments to prior CDBG programs.
- Resolution authorizing agreement with Ace Pyro, LLC for fireworks at Renzienhausen Park on four dates
- Resolution authorizing contract with Keystone Basement Systems for City Hall basement foundation restoration
- Resolution to file $150,000 Greenways, Trails & Recreation Program grant from Commonwealth Financing Authority
- Ordinance to assume all liabilities and assets of the Parking Authority of McKeesport and take over city parking operations
- Resolution amending Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 Community Development Block Grant programs
City Council
Council will vote on six resolutions and one ordinance. A key item is an ordinance to dissolve the Parking Authority and take over all its assets, liabilities, and operations. Other items include contracts for fireworks, basement restoration, a trails grant application, and filings for housing and community development funds.
- BILL #19 – Ordinance to dissolve Parking Authority and assume all liabilities and assets
- BILL #15 – Fireworks displays at Renziehausen Park for Juneteenth, July 4, International Village, and Labor Day
- BILL #16 – Contract with Keystone Basement Systems for City Hall foundation restoration
- BILL #18 – Grant application for Greenways, Trails & Recreation Program up to $150,000
- BILL #17 – Filing of FY2026 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development Act funds
City Council
The McKeesport City Council will vote on five bills at its regular meeting. The most significant is an ordinance repealing four prior ordinances and replacing street opening regulations, including permit fees and penalties. The council will also consider resolutions to adopt a regional hazard mitigation plan, apply for a $500,000 state grant, enter an agreement with PennDOT, and approve a sewage plan update for Dravosburg.
- Bill #13: ordinance replacing Article 901 on street openings, permit fees, restoration specs, and penalties
- Bill #14: resolution to apply for up to $500,000 from PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
- Bill #12: resolution adopting Allegheny County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan as McKeesport's official plan
- Bill #11: resolution adopting Act 537 Plan update for Dravosburg sewer improvements via Pennsylvania-American Water
- Bill #10: resolution authorizing an agility agreement with PennDOT
City Council
The council will consider five items: an agreement with PennDOT, adoption of a sewer plan update for Dravosburg, adoption of the county hazard mitigation plan, an ordinance replacing street opening regulations with new fees and penalties, and a resolution to apply for a $500,000 DCNR grant.
- Bill #13 – Ordinance repealing four prior ordinances (83-9, 88-4, 06-20, 09-17) and replacing Article 901 (Street Openings) with new permit fees, restoration specifications, and penalties
- Bill #14 – Resolution to apply for a $500,000 Pennsylvania DCNR grant
- Bill #10 – Resolution authorizing an Agility Agreement with PennDOT
- Bill #11 – Resolution adopting the Act 537 Plan Update (March 2026) for Dravosburg, including Pa-American Water Co. LTCP Alternative 2
- Bill #12 – Resolution adopting the Allegheny County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the city's official plan