McKeesport public meetings in 2025

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider ordinances to adjust business license fees, increase metered parking rates, and levy taxes for the 2026 fiscal year. The body will also approve resolutions for the 2026 meeting schedule, garbage collection option year, and contracts with Just-Klean, Inc. and Pest B Gone.

• Ordinance to move business license fee due date from May 15 to February 1
• Ordinance to increase metered parking fees
• Resolution to authorize 2026 portable restroom rental with Just-Klean, Inc.
• Resolution to authorize pest control contract with Pest B Gone
• Resolution to approve conditional use for convenience store at 2622 Bowman Avenue

City Council

City Council will discuss the 2026 fiscal year appropriations and taxes. The body is also considering changes to business license due dates and parking meter fees.

• Bill #61: Appropriations and taxes for fiscal year 2026
• Bill #67: Ordinance to increase fees for all metered parking spots
• Bill #68: Conditional use request for a convenience store at 2622 Bowman Avenue
• Bill #60: Moving business license fee and tax due date from May 15 to February 1
• Bill #64: Option year for garbage, rubbish, and recycling collection

City Council

City Council will discuss several resolutions to apply for state and county grants for local projects. The body is also considering contracts for electricity and software, as well as the identification of blighted properties.

• Bill #53: $400,000 grant application for Spring Street Connection Project
• Bill #54: $250,000 grant application for Renziehausen Park tennis court and trails
• Bill #55: $400,000 grant application for Neighborhood Preservation Project
• Bill #56: $250,000 Act 152 funds application for demolition
• Bill #40: Identification of blighted properties under the Urban Redevelopment Law

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider several resolutions, including appointing members to the Housing Authority and authorizing applications for state grants. Grants sought total $1.05 million for projects such as the Spring Street Connection ($400,000), Renziehausen Park tennis court and trails ($250,000), and a Neighborhood Preservation project ($400,000), plus $250,000 Act 152 funds for demolition. The Council will also approve contracts for electricity supply with Interstate Gas Supply, LLC and for document‑assembly software with Velocita Docs. A resolution to identify blighted properties under the Urban Redevelopment Law will be adopted.

• Resolution appointing members to the McKeesport Housing Authority (Bill #52)
• Authorization to apply for a $400,000 Commonwealth grant for the Spring Street Connection Project (Bill #53)
• Authorization to apply for a $250,000 Commonwealth grant for the Renziehausen Park tennis court and trails project (Bill #54)
• Authorization to enter a contract with Interstate Gas Supply, LLC for electricity provision (Bill #57)
• Resolution declaring blighted properties per the Urban Redevelopment Law (Bill #40)

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider several resolutions, including approving a conditional use request for a private club at 312 Ringold Street, awarding the bid for Phase 4 of the CD Street Improvements Project to El Grande Industries for up to $619,540.50, and authorizing applications for two RAAC matching fund grants of $500,000 and $200,000. Additional items include extending existing service agreements for one year each and amending pension‑plan ordinances.

• Resolution to approve a conditional use request for Noise Makers MC at 312 Ringold Street (C‑2 zoning)
• Resolution to award the CD Street Improvements Project – Phase 4 contract to El Grande Industries, not to exceed $619,540.50
• Resolution to apply for a $500,000 RAAC matching grant for the Spring Street Connector Project
• Resolution to apply for a $200,000 RAAC matching grant for the Renziehausen Park Bandshell Improvements Project
• Resolution to enter a three‑year contract with DataMatrix Systems, Inc.

The council approved a $619,540.50 contract with El Grande Industries for Phase 4 of the McKeesport CD Street Improvements Project. It also approved extensions of existing agreements with Hadfield Elevator, Phoenix Benefits Group, and Meter Feeder, each for one additional year. The council authorized applications for two RAAC matching‑fund grants totaling $700,000 and appointed a deputy tax collector. All approvals passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Removed Bill #38 (conditional use request for Noise Makers MC) – approved 7‑0
• Approved Bill #41 – $619,540.50 street improvements contract with El Grande Industries (7‑0)
• Approved Bill #42 – extend Hadfield Elevator agreement for one year (7‑0)
• Approved Bill #43 – extend Phoenix Benefits Group agreement for one year (7‑0)
• Approved Bill #44 – extend Meter Feeder agreement for one year (7‑0)
• Approved Bill #45 – apply for $500,000 RAAC grant for Spring Street Connector (7‑0)
• Approved Bill #46 – apply for $200,000 RAAC grant for Renziehausen Park Bandshell (7‑0)
• Approved Bill #51 – appoint Kratzenberg & Associates as deputy tax collector (7‑0)

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider approving a street construction contract, extending service agreements, and amending pension and tax collection ordinances.

• Awarding $619,540.50 contract for McKeesport CD Street Improvements Phase 4
• Extending service agreements with Hadfield Elevator, Phoenix Benefits Group, and Meter Feeder
• Applying for $500,000 RAAC grant for Spring Street Connector project
• Applying for $200,000 RAAC grant for Renziehausen Park Bandshell improvements
• Amending pension plans and appointing a new deputy tax collector

The work session read five proposed bills covering a procurement policy amendment, extensions for elevator inspections, pension actuarial services, mobile parking payments, and a $59,220 fire‑department grant. No council members asked questions and no votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting also included reports on library programs, community events, and a presentation of the Walk, Bike, Ride study corridors.

Pension Board Meetings

The McKeesport Police Pension Board will hold a special meeting to consider terminating the pension plan for participant Christopher Halaszynski. The meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2025, at 10:30 AM.

• Consideration of termination of pension plan for Christopher Halaszynski
• Public comment period scheduled
• Special meeting at 201 Lysle Boulevard

City Council

The City Council will vote on resolutions to approve conditional use requests for a self-storage facility and a private club, and ordinances to increase fines for parking violations and animal waste removal.

• Conditional use request for self-storage units at 2225 Fifth Avenue
• Conditional use request for a private club at 312 Ringold Street
• Ordinance to increase fine for failure to remove animal feces
• Ordinance to increase fee for removing vehicle immobilization devices
• Designating October 1-12, 2025 as Radical Days

City Council

The McKeesport City Council approved the minutes from the June 4 meeting. It also approved six separate resolutions, including conditional‑use requests for a self‑storage facility and a health‑and‑fitness center, amendments to the police pension plan, the five‑year consolidated housing plan, an amendment to the FY 2024 CDBG program, and a demolition contract not to exceed $319,500. All items passed with a 7‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved June 4 meeting minutes – 7 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Bill #30 – conditional use for Best Cars, LLC self‑storage units (C‑3 zone) – 7 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Bill #31 – conditional use for Jessica McCauley health & fitness facility (C‑4 zone) – 7 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Bill #32 – amendment to police officers’ retirement system to match current collective bargaining agreements – 7 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Bill #33 – filing of the five‑year consolidated plan and FY 2025 annual action plan under the Housing and Community Development Act – 7 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Bill #34 – amendment to the FY 2024 CDBG program – 7 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Bill #35 – award demolition/clearance bid to Betters Company, Inc., up to $319,500 – 7 yeas, 0 nays

City Council

Council members reviewed several proposed bills, including conditional‑use requests for a self‑storage facility and a health‑fitness center, a correction to a police pension ordinance, and multiple CDBG‑related resolutions. No votes or approvals were recorded; Bill #30 was noted to be tabled because the applicant missed the zoning hearing. The session concluded with procedural adjournment.

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the May 7 meeting. It authorized a $216,946 contract for Phase 2 of the McKeesport Satellite Park restoration. It adopted changes to the Deferred Retirement Option Program to match the current collective bargaining agreement. It also authorized applying for a $250,000 Greenways, Trails and Recreation grant.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Bill #27 authorizing up to $216,946 for Satellite Park Restoration Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved Bill #28 amending the Deferred Retirement Option Program to conform with the collective bargaining agreement (5-0)
• Approved Bill #29 authorizing application for a $250,000 Greenways, Trails, and Recreation program grant (5-0)

City Council

The council work session read three proposed bills—Bill #27 for a $216,946 satellite park restoration Phase 2, Bill #28 to amend the city pension fund to match the collective bargaining agreement, and Bill #29 to authorize a $250,000 grant application for a greenways trail. No council members asked questions and the minutes do not record any vote or formal approval on any of the bills. The meeting also included reports on summer concerts, library programs, and upcoming community events, but no substantive decisions were made.

• Bill #27 presented; no vote recorded
• Bill #28 presented; no vote recorded
• Bill #29 presented; no vote recorded

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. They appointed Stu Wilson to the Civil Service Commission. They authorized a $1,932,150 contract with Kucich Construction, Inc. for Phase 2B of the Lysle Boulevard Garage reconstruction. They also amended the civil service rules ordinance.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (6 yeas, 0 nays)
• Appointed Stu Wilson to the Civil Service Commission (6 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Bill #25 authorizing up to $1,932,150 for Kucich Construction, Inc. Phase 2B Lysle Boulevard Garage project (6 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Bill #26 amending ordinance #24-001 to change civil service commission rules (6 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

During the work session, the clerk read Bill #25 authorizing city officials to sign documents for a $1,932,150 contract with Kucich Construction for Phase 2B of the Lysle Boulevard garage reconstruction, and Bill #26 amending the civil service interview process. No council members asked questions and no vote tally was recorded for either bill. The meeting also included reports on upcoming community events, youth programs, library activities, and a status update on the Versailles Avenue viaduct project.

• Bill #25 presented; no vote recorded
• Bill #26 presented; no vote recorded

City Council

Council President Richard J. Dellapenna called the meeting to order. A motion by Councilmember Evans, seconded by Councilmember Nesbit, approved the minutes of the March 5, 2025 regular meeting. The vote was seven yeas and zero nays. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Work Session was called to order by President Richard J. Dellapenna. Council members were presented with Bills 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24, and no questions were raised on any of them. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other actions on these items.