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McKeesport, Pennsylvania

McKeesport   Pennsylvania average (US Census ACS)
Population17,520
Per-capita income$22,766
Median home value$69,800
Typical home value $98,924 -3.9% yr/yr · +4.3% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)

Reuniones recientes

Wed Jun 3, 2026

City Council

El Concejo disolverá la Autoridad de Estacionamiento y asumirá activos y pasivos

El concejo considerará varias resoluciones y una ordenanza. Los puntos notables incluyen un contrato para exhibiciones de fuegos artificiales en Renzienhausen Park, un proyecto de restauración de cimientos en el City Hall, una subvención estatal de $150,000 para senderos y una ordenanza para disolver la Parking Authority y asumir sus operaciones. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de un plan de acción anual para fondos de vivienda y enmiendas a programas previos de CDBG.

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✓ Decidido: Council votes to dissolve Parking Authority, assume its operations

The council unanimously approved an ordinance to dissolve the McKeesport Parking Authority and have the city take over its assets, liabilities, and parking operations. Six resolutions were also passed, including contracts for fireworks displays, basement foundation restoration, grant filings, and amendments to CDBG programs. E-bike safety concerns were discussed but no action was taken.

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PROPOSED AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 , 202 6 – 7:00PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 6 , 202 6 COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR ’S REPORT CITIZENS IN THE AUDIENCE NEW BUSINESS: BILL # 15 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ACE PYRO, LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING THE FIREWORKS DISPLAYS AT RENZIEHAUSEN PARK FOR JUNE 20 th (JUNETEENTH), JULY 4 th (INDEPENDENCE DAY), AUGUST 18 th (INTERNATIONAL VILLAGE), AND SEPTEMBER 7 th (LABOR DAY). BILL #16 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KEYSTONE BASEMENT SYSTEMS FOR 2026 CITY HALL BASEMENT FOUNDATION RESTORATION PROJECT. BILL #17 – RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FUNDING KNOWN AS B-26-MC-42-0106 UNDER TITLE I OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 (PUBLIC LAW 93-383) AS AMENDED. BILL #18 – RESOLUTION - APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO FILE A GREENWAYS, TRAILS & RECREATION PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($150,000.00) DOLLARS. BILL #19 – ORDINANCE – AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALLA CTIONS NECESSARY TO ASSUME ALL LIABILITIES AND ASSETS OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MCKEESPORT, AND TO ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTINUED [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 3, 2026

City Council

El Concejo considerará disolver la Autoridad de Estacionamiento, asumiendo activos y pasivos

El Concejo votará sobre seis resoluciones y una ordenanza. Un punto clave es una ordenanza para disolver la Autoridad de Estacionamiento y hacerse cargo de todos sus activos, pasivos y operaciones. Otros puntos incluyen contratos para fuegos artificiales, restauración de sótanos, una solicitud de subvención para senderos y presentaciones para fondos de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario.

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✓ Decidido: Council workshop introduces multiple resolutions, no votes taken

The workshop meeting introduced five resolutions and one ordinance, including fireworks contracts, basement restoration, CDBG and trail grants, and dissolution of the Parking Authority. No votes were taken. Council members reported on upcoming community events including Juneteenth, a police community meeting, and summer programs.

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PROPOSED AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 , 202 6 – 7:00PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 6 , 202 6 COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR ’S REPORT CITIZENS IN THE AUDIENCE NEW BUSINESS: BILL # 15 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ACE PYRO, LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING THE FIREWORKS DISPLAYS AT RENZIEHAUSEN PARK FOR JUNE 20 th (JUNETEENTH), JULY 4 th (INDEPENDENCE DAY), AUGUST 18 th (INTERNATIONAL VILLAGE), AND SEPTEMBER 7 th (LABOR DAY). BILL #16 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KEYSTONE BASEMENT SYSTEMS FOR 2026 CITY HALL BASEMENT FOUNDATION RESTORATION PROJECT. BILL #17 – RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FUNDING KNOWN AS B-26-MC-42-0106 UNDER TITLE I OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 (PUBLIC LAW 93-383) AS AMENDED. BILL #18 – RESOLUTION - APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO FILE A GREENWAYS, TRAILS & RECREATION PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($150,000.00) DOLLARS. BILL #19 – ORDINANCE – AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALLA CTIONS NECESSARY TO ASSUME ALL LIABILITIES AND ASSETS OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MCKEESPORT, AND TO ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTINUED [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 6, 2026

City Council

El Concejo votará sobre la sustitución de las regulaciones de apertura de calles

El concejo considerará cinco puntos: un acuerdo con PennDOT, la adopción de una actualización del plan de alcantarillado para Dravosburg, la adopción del plan de mitigación de riesgos del condado, una ordenanza que sustituye las regulaciones de apertura de calles con nuevas tarifas y penalizaciones, y una resolución para solicitar una subvención de $500,000 de DCNR.

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✓ Decidido: City Council reviews proposed bills for infrastructure and grants

Council held a work session to review several proposed bills, including a $500,000 grant application for tennis court renovations and a new street opening ordinance. No final votes were recorded in the minutes; the session focused on introducing legislation and providing community reports.

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PROPOSED AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 , 202 6 – 7:00PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 1 , 202 6 COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR ’S REPORT CITIZENS IN THE AUDIENCE NEW BUSINESS: BILL #10 – RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICERS TO ENTER INTO AN AGILITY AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BILL #11 – RESOLUTION - ADOPTING ACT 537 PLAN UPDATE DATED MARCH 2026 FOR THE BOROUGH OF DRAVOSBURG, WHICH PROVIDES FOR PENNSYLVANIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY TO IMPLEMENT DRAVOSBURG LTCP AL T ERNATIVE 2 BILL #12 – RESOLUTION - ADOPTING THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY 2026 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AS THE OFFICIAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN OF THE CITY OF MCKEESPORT BILL #13 – ORDINANCE - REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 83-9, 88-4, 06-20 and 09-17 TO COMPLETELY REPLACE ARTICLE 901 ENTITLED STREET OPENINGS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUING OF STREET PERMITS, THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE RESTORATION OF SAID OPENINGS, THE FEES AND COSTS FOR SAME, AND THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS BILL #14 – RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY TO THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) DOLLARS AND DESIGNATING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH ADJOURNMENT
Wed May 6, 2026

City Council

El Concejo considerará nuevas reglas, tarifas y penalizaciones para la apertura de calles

El Concejo Municipal de McKeesport votará cinco proyectos de ley en su reunión ordinaria. El más significativo es una ordenanza que deroga cuatro ordenanzas anteriores y reemplaza las regulaciones de apertura de calles, incluyendo tarifas de permisos y penalizaciones. El concejo también considerará resoluciones para adoptar un plan regional de mitigación de riesgos, solicitar una subvención estatal de $500,000, celebrar un acuerdo con PennDOT y aprobar una actualización del plan de alcantarillado para Dravosburg.

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✓ Decidido: Council approves 5 resolutions and adds 3 to Trail Commission

The City Council approved five resolutions authorizing agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and adopted a new hazard mitigation plan. The council also voted to add three new members to the Trail Commission.

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PROPOSED AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 , 202 6 – 7:00PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 1 , 202 6 COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR ’S REPORT CITIZENS IN THE AUDIENCE NEW BUSINESS: BILL #10 – RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICERS TO ENTER INTO AN AGILITY AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BILL #11 – RESOLUTION - ADOPTING ACT 537 PLAN UPDATE DATED MARCH 2026 FOR THE BOROUGH OF DRAVOSBURG, WHICH PROVIDES FOR PENNSYLVANIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY TO IMPLEMENT DRAVOSBURG LTCP AL T ERNATIVE 2 BILL #12 – RESOLUTION - ADOPTING THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY 2026 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AS THE OFFICIAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN OF THE CITY OF MCKEESPORT BILL #13 – ORDINANCE - REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 83-9, 88-4, 06-20 and 09-17 TO COMPLETELY REPLACE ARTICLE 901 ENTITLED STREET OPENINGS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUING OF STREET PERMITS, THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE RESTORATION OF SAID OPENINGS, THE FEES AND COSTS FOR SAME, AND THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS BILL #14 – RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY TO THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) DOLLARS AND DESIGNATING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH ADJOURNMENT
Wed Apr 1, 2026

City Council

Council authorizes amendment for Versailles Avenue viaduct reconstruction

The McKeesport City Council will consider four new items. These include an ordinance to edit and incorporate certain ordinances into the city code, a resolution proclaiming April 2026 as Fair Housing Month, a resolution authorizing city officers to execute a letter of amendment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the Versailles Avenue Viaduct Reconstruction Project, and a resolution permitting the police department to partner with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services for the A‑Team supplemental behavioral‑health response.

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✓ Decidido: Council approved the Versailles Avenue Viaduct reconstruction agreement

The council approved the minutes from the March 4 meeting unanimously. Four resolutions were adopted: an ordinance amendment (Bill #6), a proclamation of April as Fair Housing Month (Bill #7), authorization of a PennDOT amendment for the Versailles Avenue Viaduct project (Bill #8), and a partnership between police and human services for behavioral‑health calls (Bill #9). All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 , 202 6 – 7:00PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 4 , 202 6 COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR ’S REPORT CITIZENS IN THE AUDIENCE NEW BUSINESS: BILL # 6 - ORDINANCE - APPROVING THE EDITING AND INCLUSION OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES AS PARTS OF THE VARIOUS COMPONENT CODES OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MCKEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA.   BILL # 7 – RESOLUTION - PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 202 6 AS “ FAIR HOUSING MONTH ” IN THE CITY OF MCKEESPORT. BILL #8 – RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICERS TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED LETTER OF AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RELATING TO THE VERSAILLES AVENUE VIADUCT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. BILL #9 – RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING THE MCKEESPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTNER WITH THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT THE A-TEAM FOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CALLS. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF MCKEESPORT REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY 7: 0 0 PM APRIL 1 , 2026 The regular meeting of Council was called to order on the above-stated date at the above-stated time by Council President Richard J. Dellapenna after the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silenc e . The opening prayer was offered by pastor Michele Nagle from McKeesport Area Sharded Ministries . “ Good evening let us pray. Our lord and our god as we gather together in this space we give you praise and thanks for the opportunity that we have to gather together . Lord and do the business for this community of McKeesport. Lord, we pray that you grant us wisdom. Lord that you would help us, guide us, Lord that we will be able to make decisions with a unified mind. And lord you will help us to work together for the good of all. For it in the name of Christ Amen. The following members of Council were present: RC- 1 Present: Mr. Soles President Dellapenna Ms. Johnson Ms. Lape Mr. Alfer Vice President Nesbit Ms. Webb Absent: NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Presi dent Dellapenna asked for a Motion to Approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of March 4 , 202 6 . MOTION: M S. NESBIT MOVED, SECONDED BY M S . WEBB , “ TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 4 , 202 6 .” RC- 2 YEAS: Seven ( 7 ) NAYS : N one (0) COMMUNICATIONS: Annette James reported that we received both the Fire and Police reports for the month of March 202 6 . MAYOR ’S REPORT: We have a special patrolman with us today, Luke Dunlevy, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 1, 2026

City Council

Council to approve amendment authorizing Versailles Avenue Viaduct reconstruction

The McKeesport City Council will consider four items. It will adopt an ordinance to edit and include certain ordinances in the city code. It will pass a resolution proclaiming April 2026 as Fair Housing Month. It will authorize city officers to execute a letter of amendment with PennDOT for the Versailles Avenue Viaduct reconstruction project. It will also authorize the police department to partner with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services for the A‑Team supplemental response on behavioral health calls.

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✓ Decidido: Council read bills but made no formal approvals or votes

The Work Session began with President Dellapenna calling the meeting to order. City Clerk Annette James read four proposed bills (Bills #6‑#9), and council members were asked for questions; none were raised. No votes or formal actions on the bills were recorded. The session adjourned without any decisions.

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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 , 202 6 – 7:00PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 4 , 202 6 COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR ’S REPORT CITIZENS IN THE AUDIENCE NEW BUSINESS: BILL # 6 - ORDINANCE - APPROVING THE EDITING AND INCLUSION OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES AS PARTS OF THE VARIOUS COMPONENT CODES OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MCKEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA.   BILL # 7 – RESOLUTION - PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 202 6 AS “ FAIR HOUSING MONTH ” IN THE CITY OF MCKEESPORT. BILL #8 – RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICERS TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED LETTER OF AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RELATING TO THE VERSAILLES AVENUE VIADUCT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. BILL #9 – RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING THE MCKEESPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTNER WITH THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT THE A-TEAM FOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CALLS. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF MCKEESPORT WORKSHOP MEETING WEDNESDAY APRIL 1 , 202 6 6: 30 PM WORK SESSION The Work Session portion of the Council Meeting was called to order on the above-stated date by President Richard J. Dellapenna . City Clerk Annette James read the following proposed Bills: Bill # 6 – INTRODUCED BY MR S. LAPE – ORDINANCE – ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCKEESPORT, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA – AMENDING ORDINANCE #2 6-002, APPROVING THE EDITING AND INCLUSION OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES AS PARTS OF THE VARIOUS COMPONENT CODES OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MCKEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA. Mayor Tom Maglicco said this ordinance is something that is done every year. President Dellapenna asked if any Council members have questions on Bill # 6 . They did not . Bill #7 – INTRODUCED BY MS. NESBIT – RESOLUTION - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MCKEESPORT, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA – RESOLUTION #2026-005 , PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 AS “ FAIR HOUSING MONTH ” IN THE CITY OF MCKEESPORT. A. J.Tedesco , c ommunity development director , stated this is something we do in coordination with HUD on ce a year in April. You will see ads and display s throughout the month and a table at Good Neighbor Day. President Dellapenna asked if any C ouncil members have questions on Bill #7. They did not. Bill #8 – INTRODUCED BY Mr. Alfer – Resolution – RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MCKEESPORT, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA – RESOLUTION #2026-006, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICERS TO EXECUTE T [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 4, 2026

City Council

Council to consider two resolutions authorizing CSXT ramp reconstruction projects

The McKeesport City Council will vote on two resolutions, Bill #4 and Bill #5. Each resolution would authorize city officials to execute documents that let CSXT incur costs and start a new project to rebuild a ramp over CSXT railroad tracks on the Monongahela Subdivision. The ramps span the tracks between Harrison Street and McKeesport stations.

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✓ Decidido: Council work session held; no votes or approvals recorded

The March 4 work session opened with President Dellapenna. Two resolutions (Bill #4 for Ramp 1 and Bill #5 for Ramp 2) were read, but council members asked no questions and no vote or approval was noted. Reports highlighted upcoming police and fire fundraisers, school musical performances, and local sports achievements. The session adjourned at 6:36 p.m. and council moved to an executive session.

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PROPOSED AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 , 202 6 – 7:00PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4 , 202 6 COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR ’S REPORT CITIZENS IN THE AUDIENCE NEW BUSINESS: BILL # 4 – RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ALLOW CSXT TO INCUR COSTS AND CREATE A NEW PROJECT TO FACILITATE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF RAMP NO. 1 WHICH SPANS OVER CSXT RAILROAD TRACKS ON THE MONONGAHELA SUBDIVISION BETWEEN THE HARRISON ST. AND MCKEESPORT STATIONS. Bill #5 – RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ALLOW CSXT TO INCUR COSTS AND CREATE A NEW PROJECT TO FACILITATE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF RAMP NO. 2 WHICH SPANS OVER CSXT RAILROAD TRACKS ON THE MONONGAHELA SUBDIVISION BETWEEN THE HARRISON ST. AND MCKEESPORT STATIONS. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF MCKEESPORT WORKSHOP MEETING WEDNESDAY MARCH 4 , 202 6 6: 30 PM WORK SESSION The Work Session portion of the Council Meeting was called to order on the above-stated date by President Richard J. Dellapenna . City Clerk Annette James read the following proposed Bills: Bill # 4 – INTRODUCED BY MR. SOLES – RESOLUTION – OF THE CITY OF MCKEESPORT, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA – AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ALLOW CSXT TO INCUR COSTS AND CREATE A NEW PROJECT TO FACILITATE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF RAMP NO. 1 WHICH SPANS OVER CSXT RAILROAD TRACKS ON THE MONONGAHELA SUBDIVISION BETWEEN THE HARRISON ST. AND MCKEESPORT STATIONS. Mayor To m Maglicco said this is very important to us. We ha d been working diligently with our state officials Br ew ster and Gergely , now Pisciottano and Goughnour. We have started this process, and we have been beating the drum to make sure that the Versailles Ave nue bridge is taken care of, but I made sure they are aware of the two bridges we have that are servicing the neighborhood in the T enth W ard. Ramp No. 1 and R amp No. 2 were looked at and we were successful in getting money for these two bridges for the preengineering and construction of those two bridges, so this money is going to the railroad and the work they need to prepare for that. We are very hopeful . W e have had several meetings in the last couple of weeks that we are very eagerly waiting for a decision on these bridges. We [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 4, 2026

City Council

Council to approve resolutions for CSXT ramp reconstruction projects

The City Council will consider two resolutions that would authorize the appropriate city officials to execute all documents needed for CSXT to incur costs and begin new projects to reconstruct Ramp 1 and Ramp 2. Both ramps cross CSXT railroad tracks on the Monongahela subdivision between Harrison Street and the McKeesport stations. Approval would enable the reconstruction of these over‑track connections.

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✓ Decidido: Council approves two CSXT ramp projects and appoints new CFO and administrator

The council approved the minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting. It accepted Tasha Johnson‑Phelps as Chief Financial Officer and appointed Jennifer Vertullo as City Administrator. Both resolutions passed unanimously. The council also approved two resolutions authorizing city officials to work with CSXT on reconstruction of Ramp No. 1 and Ramp No. 2, each passing unanimously.

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PROPOSED AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 , 202 6 – 7:00PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4 , 202 6 COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR ’S REPORT CITIZENS IN THE AUDIENCE NEW BUSINESS: BILL # 4 – RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ALLOW CSXT TO INCUR COSTS AND CREATE A NEW PROJECT TO FACILITATE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF RAMP NO. 1 WHICH SPANS OVER CSXT RAILROAD TRACKS ON THE MONONGAHELA SUBDIVISION BETWEEN THE HARRISON ST. AND MCKEESPORT STATIONS. Bill #5 – RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ALLOW CSXT TO INCUR COSTS AND CREATE A NEW PROJECT TO FACILITATE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF RAMP NO. 2 WHICH SPANS OVER CSXT RAILROAD TRACKS ON THE MONONGAHELA SUBDIVISION BETWEEN THE HARRISON ST. AND MCKEESPORT STATIONS. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF MCKEESPORT REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY 7: 0 0 PM MARCH 4, 2026 The regular meeting of Council was called to order on the above-stated date at the above-stated time by Council President Richard J. Dellapenna after the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silenc e . The opening prayer was offered by the Rev. Brian Sme a l from the First Church of the Open Bible. “ Dear Heavily father we just thank you we praise you for this time lord we just thank you that you are moving in the city . W e thank you that the best is yet to come for the city , a nd that you are restoring all that the enemy stole. We thank you Lord that your hand of peace and your favor would be upon each and every person in the city. We just tha nk you for all the government officials and all the officers and all of the fireman and paramedics ’ lord. Would you just bless them lord god and just keep the streets safe in Jesus name Amen … .. ” The following members of Council were present: RC- 1 Present: Mr. Soles President Dellapenna Ms. Johnson Ms. Lape Mr. Alfer Absent: Vice President Nesbit Ms. Webb APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Presi dent Dellapenna asked for a Motion to Approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 4 , 202 6 . MOTION: MR. ALFER MOVED, SECONDED BY M S . LAPE , “ TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FEBUARY 4 , 202 6 .” RC- 2 YEAS: Five ( 5 ) NAYS: N one (0) COMMUNICATIONS: Annette James reported that we received both the Fire and Police reports for the month of FEBUARY 20 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 4, 2026

City Council

Council to consider ordinance raising fee for class‑one video machines

The City Council will consider Bill #3, an ordinance that would amend Ordinance #22‑003 to increase the fee for class‑one video machines and to define that class of machines. The amendment is the only new business item on the agenda.

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✓ Decidido: Council accepts mayor’s retirement and appoints new mayor

The council approved the minutes of the Jan. 5, 2026 meeting. Council voted to accept Mayor Michael Cherepko’s retirement. Council then appointed Thomas P. Maglicco to fill the unexpired mayoral term.

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PROPOSED AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 , 202 6 – 7:00PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 5 , 202 6 COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR ’S REPORT CITIZENS IN THE AUDIENCE NEW BUSINESS: BILL # 3 – ORDINANCE – AMENDING ORDINANCE #22-003, TO INCREASE THE FEE ASSOCIATED WITH CLASS ONE VIDEO MACHINES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE DEFINITION THEREOF. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF MCKEESPORT REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY 7: 0 0 PM FEBRUARY 4, 2026 The regular meeting of Council was called to order on the above-stated date at the above-stated time by Council President Richard J. Dellapenna after the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silenc e in memory of Curtiss Brown, Father Matthew, Larry Rutledge, and Officer Sluganski, who the City lost on February 6, 2023 . The opening prayer was offered by the Rev. Gary Broughner of the Pittsburgh Dream Center: “ Let us pray. Father, I thank you for a City, a Mayor, and a Council that acknowledges prayer and asks for prayer. Tonight, Father, we acknowledge you first as God Almighty who was, is, and is to come … the alpha and the omega … I thank you Father so that we can acknowledge these lives who were mentioned, Curtiss Brown, Father Matthew, Larry Rutledge, and Officer Sluganski . I pray for the peace of God for their family and friends, that you would comfort them … that you would lead them, Father, closer to you. We ask for your blessing tonight. Your word says that we are supposed to pray for those in authority over us, so we pray tonight for our Mayor and our Council. We pray for the mind of Christ in all situations that the wisdom of heaven would pour down upon their minds … that they would know the right things to do … that there would be a focus on the eternal, not just decisions for the temporary … ultimately decisions that will impact lives forever. I thank you, Father. The City is bei [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 4, 2026

City Council

Council to consider fee increase for Class One video machines

The McKeesport City Council will meet on February 4, 2026. The agenda includes routine items such as the pledge of allegiance, roll call, and approval of the January 5 meeting minutes. The council will consider Bill #3, an ordinance to amend Ordinance #22-003 by increasing the fee for Class One video machines and providing a definition for that class. No other business is listed.

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✓ Decidido: Council heard public input on video‑machine fee ordinance, no vote taken

The council held a public hearing on Bill #3, an ordinance to increase the fee for class‑one video machines and define them. No members or members of the public spoke for or against the bill, and no council members asked questions. No vote or formal decision on the ordinance was recorded. The meeting also included reports on Black History Month events and local community activities.

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PROPOSED AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 , 202 6 – 7:00PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 5 , 202 6 COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR ’S REPORT CITIZENS IN THE AUDIENCE NEW BUSINESS: BILL # 3 – ORDINANCE – AMENDING ORDINANCE #22-003, TO INCREASE THE FEE ASSOCIATED WITH CLASS ONE VIDEO MACHINES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE DEFINITION THEREOF. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF MCKEESPORT PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2026 6:15 PM The Public Hearing portion of the Council Meeting was called to order on the above-stated date by President Richard J. Dellapenna. City Solicitor J. Jason Elash stated that the public hearing is in regard to Bill #3, an Ordinance of the City of McKeesport – amending Ordinance #22-003, to increase the fee associated with class one video machines, and providing for the definition thereof. Solicitor Elash stated that this ordinance increases the fee for “ class one ” video poker machines and creates a definition where they are different from all of the other mechanical devices. City Administrator Tom Maglicco stated that the City received information from the Steel Rivers Council of Governments. They sent out a questionnaire to compare municipalities (fees), and McKeesport was at the bottom. The proposed ordinance takes McKeesport ’s rate into the middle-to-top range. Mr. Maglicco stated that there are many still above McKeesport ’s proposed fee. President Dellapenna asked three times if anyone is present to speak for or against Bill # 3. No one came forward. CITY OF MCKEESPORT WORKSHOP MEETING WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 4 , 202 6 6: 30 PM WORK SESSION The Work Session portion of the Council Meeting was called to order on the above-stated date by President Richard J. Dellapenna . City Clerk Annette James read the following proposed Bills: Bill # 3 – INTRODUCED BY MR. SOLES – ORDINANCE – OF THE CITY OF MCKEESPOR [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 7, 2026

City Council

Council to appoint city clerk and members of zoning hearing board

The council will vote on two resolutions. One appoints Annette James as city clerk for a two‑year term. The other provides for appointing members to the Zoning Hearing Board of Adjustments. No other business is listed.

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PROPOSED AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY , JANUARY 5 , 202 6 – 7:00PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL ELECTION OF VICE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 3 , 202 5 COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR ’S REPORT CITIZENS IN THE AUDIENCE NEW BUSINESS: BILL #1 - RESOLUTION - APPOINTING ANNETTE JAMES AS CITY CLERK FOR A TWO -YEAR TERM. Bill # 2 - RESOLUTION - PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE Z O NING HEARING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS. ADJOURNMENT
Mon Jan 5, 2026

City Council

Council will appoint Annette James as city clerk for a two-year term

The council will vote on two resolutions: one to appoint Annette James as city clerk for a two-year term, and another to appoint members to the Zoning Hearing Board of Adjustments. The meeting also includes routine items such as election of council officers, approval of the December 3, 2025 minutes, and reports.

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PROPOSED AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY , JANUARY 5 , 202 6 – 7:00PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL ELECTION OF VICE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 3 , 202 5 COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR ’S REPORT CITIZENS IN THE AUDIENCE NEW BUSINESS: BILL #1 - RESOLUTION - APPOINTING ANNETTE JAMES AS CITY CLERK FOR A TWO -YEAR TERM. Bill # 2 - RESOLUTION - PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE Z O NING HEARING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS. ADJOURNMENT