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The Pittsburgh City Council will hold a discussion on utility coordination at its regular meeting. The agenda item was requested by Council Member Barbara Warwick. The meeting is scheduled for 12:00 PM in Council Chambers at the City-County Building.

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license transfer. The body is considering a request to move License No. R-6114 to a location in Pittsburgh.

• Bill 606: Transfer of liquor license No. R-6114 from 13 Edsel Lane, Monongahela to Silver Ashes Hospitality Group, LLC at 728 Copeland Street, Pittsburgh

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City Council will hold a discussion regarding the 2026 2nd Quarterly Financial & Performance Report. The meeting includes representatives from the Department of Finance and the Office of Management and Budget.

• Discussion on 2026 2nd Quarterly Financial & Performance Report

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a second public hearing regarding Ordinance 2026-0518. This ordinance proposes the establishment of an East Carson Street Improvement District to fund and manage specific area improvements.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2026-0518 to establish East Carson Street Improvement District
• Discussion of Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association administrative procedures
• Review of property assessment methods for improvements

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El Concejo Municipal discutirá un informe del Contralor sobre las prácticas de aplicación del código. Esta discusión fue solicitada por el Concejal Robert Charland.

• Auditoría del Contralor sobre la Aplicación del Código

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy is holding a public hearing on Bill 2025-2224, which would create a new Residential Planned Unit Development District called Banksville Golden Horizons. The rezoning would change the zoning of the Marian Manor property and an adjacent vacant commercial parcel bisected by Greenboro Lane in the 20th Ward from RM-M and R1D-L to the new district. The Planning Commission has submitted a report and recommendation, and the hearing is scheduled for September 17, 2026.

• Public hearing on Bill 2025-2224 to create Banksville Golden Horizons PUD district
• Rezones Marian Manor and adjacent vacant commercial land in the 20th Ward
• Changes zoning from RM-M and R1D-L to Residential Planned Unit Development
• Planning Commission report received 8/3/26

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy is holding a public hearing on a resolution to designate the Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters and Wall Segments in Lower Lawrenceville as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the City Code. The property owner supports the nomination, and the designation would cost the City nothing.

• Public hearing on Bill 2026-0732 for historic designation of Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters and Wall Segments
• Site located on multiple parcels in Lower Lawrenceville, 6th Ward
• Owner supports the nomination; no cost to the City

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy is holding a public hearing on Bill 2025-1545, which would amend the Pittsburgh Zoning Code to add inclusionary zoning requirements and remove minimum off-street parking requirements. The bill has been through a prior public hearing and received a report and recommendation from the Planning Commission. This meeting is the scheduled public hearing for the bill.

• Adds inclusionary zoning to Chapter 902 and amends the Inclusionary Housing Overlay District (IZ-O) sunset clause
• Removes minimum off-street parking requirements from the Zoning Code
• Amends the Performance Points System (915.07)
• Public hearing scheduled for 9/23/26
• Planning Commission report and recommendation received 6/12/26

City Council

Pittsburgh City Council will take final action on several finance and infrastructure items, including a $250,837 increase for the Charles Anderson Bridge project and a $1M grant to hire a public safety recruitment head. The meeting will also consider property sales, liquor license transfers, and adjustments to capital budgets.

• $4,077,687.40 supplemental agreement for Charles Anderson Bridge construction (up $250,837.47)
• $1,000,000 grant from Nese Foundation to hire Head of Talent Acquisition for Public Safety
• $1,124,727 for Newton Street Project parcel acquisitions (up $20,070)
• $1,378,913.21 for West Carson Street Bridge final design (up $790,914.71)
• Liquor license transfer from 13 Edsel Lane, Monongahela to 728 Copeland Street, Pittsburgh

City Council approved several funding increases for bridge and road projects, including the Charles Anderson and West Carson Street bridges. The board also authorized a $1M grant for public safety recruitment and approved the sale of multiple city-owned properties.

• Approved $1M grant from Ross and Carol Nese Foundation for public safety talent acquisition (9-0)
• Approved $4,077,687.40 for Charles Anderson Bridge Project construction (9-0)
• Approved $1,378,913.21 for West Carson Street Bridge final design (9-0)
• Approved sale of 15 city-owned properties acquired at tax sales (9-0)
• Approved $515,000 settlement payment to Brian and Donna Albert (9-0)
• Approved $200,000 transfer from Stop the Violence Trust Fund to McKinley Recreation Center (9-0)
• Approved $100,000 grant for a Mini Pitch at Ormsby Recreation Center (9-0)
• Amended parking code to remove exception for protecting a vehicle (9-0)

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Standing Committees

Pittsburgh's standing committees will review a $1 million grant from the Ross and Carol Nese Foundation to hire a Head of Talent Acquisition for public safety. They also consider contract increases for the Charles Anderson Bridge and West Carson Street Bridge projects, a $515,000 litigation settlement, and a batch of property sales. Deferred items include a short-term rental ordinance and an East Carson Street improvement district.

• $1,000,000 grant from Ross and Carol Nese Foundation for public safety hiring
• $515,000 litigation settlement to Brian and Donna Albert
• Charles Anderson Bridge contract increased by $250,837.47 to $4,077,687.40
• West Carson Street Bridge design contract increased by $790,914.71 to $1,378,913.21
• Sale of 15 tax-delinquent properties (items A–O) including 539 Roberts Street and others

Standing Committees affirmatively recommended several high-value grants and contracts, including $1M for public safety talent acquisition and $100K for a mini pitch at Ormsby Recreation Center. The body also approved various departmental invoices and budget transfers. A referendum on budget approval rules was held in committee.

• Affirmatively Recommended $1M grant from Ross and Carol Nese Foundation for public safety recruiting
• Affirmatively Recommended $100K grant for Ormsby Recreation Center mini pitch
• Affirmatively Recommended $4.08M contract for Charles Anderson Bridge Project construction
• Affirmatively Recommended $1.38M contract for West Carson Street Bridge final design
• Affirmatively Recommended $515,000 settlement payment to Brian and Donna Albert
• Approved departmental invoices and a $350.32 intradepartmental transfer for computer monitors
• Held referendum on budget approval rules in Finance and Law Committee until 9/2/2026
• Held short-term rental housing ordinance in Land Use and Economic Development Committee until 10/21/2026

Committee on Hearings and Policy

El Comité de Audiencias y Política llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para decidir sobre una solicitud para transferir una licencia de licor de McCrossins Landing Pub LLC en Monongahela a Silver Ashes Hospitality Group LLC en Pittsburgh. La transferencia se realiza conforme al Código de Licores de Pensilvania.

• Proyecto de Ley 606: Transferencia de licencia de licor de McCrossins Landing Pub LLC (13 Edsel Lane, Monongahela) a Silver Ashes Hospitality Group LLC (728 Copeland Street, Pittsburgh)
• Audiencia pública programada para el 28/7/26

The public hearing for the proposed inter-municipal transfer of liquor license No. R-6114 from McCrossins Landing Pub LLC to Silver Ashes Hospitality Group LLC was rescheduled from July 28 to September 1, 2026. No substantive decision was made; the item was postponed.

• Rescheduled public hearing for liquor license transfer to 9/1/26

City Council

City Council is reviewing proposals to accept large private donations for first responder equipment and voting on several budget transfers for recreation centers. The body is also considering the Downtown Pittsburgh Transit Revitalization Investment District Implementation Plan.

• Acceptance of $20 million over five years from Highmark Health for Bureau of Fire vehicles
• Acceptance of $25 million over five years from UPMC for EMS vehicles and equipment
• Transfer of $200,000 from Stop the Violence Trust Fund for McKinley Recreation Center
• Transfer of $200,000 from Stop the Violence Trust Fund for Burgwin Recreation Center
• Grant of up to $100,000 from US Soccer Foundation for a Mini Pitch at Ormsby Recreation Center

City Council approved two major donations for first responder resources: $20 million from Highmark Health and $25 million from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Council also approved a $100,000 litigation settlement and a budget transfer for postage costs.

• Approved $20M donation from Highmark Health for first responder resources and fire vehicles (9-0)
• Approved $25M donation from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for EMS vehicles and equipment (9-0)
• Approved $100,000 litigation settlement for James Hieber (9-0)
• Approved $20,793.73 budget transfer for postage meter usage and stamps (9-0)
• Adopted proclamation for Darcia Ashley-Amber Reed Day
• Adopted proclamation for Vera Mae Williams Threet Day
• Adopted proclamation for Chelsea Averell Day
• Adopted proclamation for Rich Hoffman Day

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Standing Committees

The Pittsburgh Standing Committees will consider budget transfers, a new fleet vehicle fund, and accept donations totaling $52 million for fire and EMS vehicles. The committees will also discuss land sales, historic site designation, and sewer improvements.

• Accept $4M donation from Highmark Health for fire vehicles
• Accept $5M donation from UPMC for EMS vehicles
• Accept $3M donation from Carnegie Mellon University for education and infrastructure
• Transfer $20,793.73 within the 2026 Operating Budget
• Authorize sale of land at 0 Grove Street to the Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Public Safety and Wellness Committee affirmatively recommended accepting $20 million from Highmark Health and $25 million from UPMC for first responder resources. The Finance and Law Committee approved a $100,000 litigation settlement and various departmental invoices. Several zoning and district ordinances were held or referred for further review.

• Affirmatively recommended $20M donation from Highmark Health for first responder resources
• Affirmatively recommended $25M donation from UPMC for EMS vehicles and equipment
• Affirmatively recommended $100,000 settlement for James Hieber (2026-0731)
• Approved $20,793.73 budget transfer for postage costs (2026-0735)
• Approved various departmental invoices and $82,000 intradepartmental transfer for Mobility Infrastructure supplies
• Affirmatively recommended $200,000 transfer to Burgwin Recreation Center (2026-0643)
• Held Fleet Vehicle Fund ordinance (2026-0016) until 9/16/2026
• Referred UC-E District zoning amendment (2026-0714) to the Planning Commission

City Council

Executive Session

City Council is meeting in an executive session to discuss three resolutions related to the settlement of litigation matters. These items involve monetary payments and a property transfer.

• Settlement payment not to exceed $100,000 to James Hieber and Ogg, Murphy and Perkosky, P.C.
• Quitclaim deed for 7217 Monticello Street to Marvin Miller for $3,000
• Settlement payment not to exceed $515,000 to Brian and Donna Albert

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council will vote on a series of resolutions, including a $4,077,687.40 supplemental agreement for the construction phase of the Charles Anderson Bridge Project. Other items include a $1,378,913.21 supplemental agreement for the West Carson Street Bridge final design, a grant authorization up to $1,000,000 from the Ross and Carol Nese Foundation for public‑safety hiring, a $73,050 warrant for Musco Sports Lighting for ballfield lighting, and the sale of city‑owned land at 604 Liberty Avenue at no cost to the City.

• 2026-0752 – Supplemental agreement for Charles Anderson Bridge Project, up to $4,077,687.40
• 2026-0754 – Supplemental agreement for West Carson Street Bridge final design, up to $1,378,913.21
• 2026-0744 – Grant agreement with Ross and Carol Nese Foundation, not to exceed $1,000,000
• 2026-0745 – Warrant to Musco Sports Lighting for digital ballfield lighting, $73,050
• 2026-0751 – Sale of Block 1‑D, Lot 183 (604 Liberty Avenue) by URA, at no cost to the City

The council passed several resolutions and ordinances, including a rezoning of three parcels in Homewood West from residential to urban industrial, a $4.08M supplemental contract for the Charles Anderson Bridge project, and a $515,000 settlement for a lawsuit. It also approved a $1M grant agreement to hire a Head of Talent Acquisition for public safety, and various budget amendments and property transfers. All votes were unanimous except for one resolution extending a CNG fueling station contract, which passed 8-1 with Council Member Gross dissenting.

• Passed rezoning of parcels 125-G-13, 125-G-14, 125-G-15 from R1D-L to Urban Industrial in Homewood West (9-0)
• Approved $4,077,687.40 supplemental agreement for Charles Anderson Bridge construction (9-0)
• Approved $515,000 settlement to Brian and Donna Albert for litigation (9-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 grant agreement with Ross and Carol Nese Foundation for public safety talent acquisition (referred to committee)
• Passed $882,000 contract extension with Compass Natural Gas for mobile CNG fueling station (8-1)
• Approved $20,197.71 warrant for Comber Miller LLC legal services (9-0)
• Approved $6,200 warrant for MedicoLegal expert witness services (9-0)
• Approved $76,601.25 and $1,080 interdepartmental transfers for software maintenance (9-0)

Standing Committees

El Comité de Finanzas y Leyes considerará una resolución para enmendar el contrato de Compass Natural Gas, aumentando el monto máximo no excedible en $126,000 a $882,000 y extendiendo el plazo hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2026. Otros comités discutirán una enmienda de zonificación para residencias de múltiples suites en el distrito UC-E, un acuerdo de licencia para arte público en Larimer, y la creación de un Distrito de Mejoras de East Carson Street (aplazado de una reunión anterior). También se someterán a aprobación múltiples transferencias interdepartamentales y facturas para varios departamentos de la ciudad.

• Resolución para aumentar el contrato de Compass Natural Gas en $120,000 para un total de $882,000 y extender el plazo al 30 de sept. de 2026
• Enmienda de zonificación para añadir una nueva subsección para Residencial de Múltiples Suites (General) en el Distrito UC-E
• Acuerdo de Licencia y Mantenimiento para arte público de término limitado con Larimer Consensus Group en 200 Larimer Avenue
• Ordenanza que establece un Distrito de Mejoras de East Carson Street (aplazado, audiencia pública programada)
• Transferencias interdepartamentales: $10,000 a la Oficina de Bomberos para equipo, $55,000 a la Oficina de Policía para uniformes y suministros

The Finance and Law Committee affirmed a resolution amending Resolution 124 of 2023 to allow the Mayor and the Office of Management and Budget to extend an agreement with Compass Natural Gas for a mobile CNG fueling station, with costs not to exceed $126,000 for services and $882,000 for the station itself. The committee also approved a budget amendment shifting $52,854.68 from swimming‑pool maintenance to play‑area improvements, and authorized warrants for legal services totaling $26,397.71. Intradepartmental transfers of $10,000 to the Fire Bureau and $55,000 to the Police Bureau were approved, as were a public‑art license agreement with Larimer Consensus Group and several other items, all by motions that carried.

• Approved amendment to extend Compass Natural Gas CNG fueling station agreement (up to $882,000)
• Approved $52,854.68 budget shift from swimming‑pool maintenance to play‑area improvements
• Authorized warrant for Comber Miller LLC legal services up to $20,197.71
• Authorized warrant for MedicoLegal, Inc. expert witness services up to $6,200.00
• Approved $10,000 intradepartmental transfer to Bureau of Fire for equipment purchases
• Approved $55,000 intradepartmental transfer to Bureau of Police for uniforms and supplies
• Approved public‑art license and maintenance agreement with Larimer Consensus Group
• Deferred zoning amendment for Homewood West parcels to committee (held for later consideration)

City Council

City Council is reviewing several large donations for first responder equipment and infrastructure. The body is also deciding on land sales, historic site designations, and various professional service contracts.

• Proposed acceptance of $20 million over five years from Highmark Health for Bureau of Fire vehicles
• Proposed acceptance of $25 million over five years from UPMC for EMS vehicles and equipment
• Proposed $3 million donation from Carnegie Mellon University for education and infrastructure
• Designation of Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters and Wall Segments as a Historic Site
• Contract with Malady & Wooten, Inc. for state government affairs not to exceed $264,000

The council passed a final resolution authorizing the mayor to sign agreements with LA28 for Olympic and Paralympic event coordination, with an 8‑0 vote. It also approved an IT support contract with ePlus Technology, a warrant for Dell Financial Services, and an amendment to a CNG fueling station contract. Two land‑sale contracts with the Urban Redevelopment Authority were approved, and a historic site designation was recommended pending a public hearing.

• Approved LA28 Olympic agreement (8-0)
• Approved ePlus Technology IT support contract up to $95,440 (8-0)
• Approved Dell Financial Services warrant $58,283.18 (8-0)
• Approved amendment to Compass Natural Gas CNG fueling station contract up to $882,000 (motion waived, carried)
• Approved execution of land sale contract for Block 10‑N, Lot 345, 0 Grove Street (no cost)
• Approved execution of land sale contract for Block 70‑J, Lot 126, 2039 Broadhead Fording Road (no cost)
• Approved amendment to Julota software subscription contract, increasing total to $276,044.72 (8-0)
• Designated Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters as a Historic Site (pending public hearing)

City Council

Executive Session

City Council is holding an executive session to discuss a legal settlement. The body is considering a resolution to issue a warrant for a litigation matter filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.

• Resolution 2026-0731: Settlement payment to James Hieber and Ogg, Murphy and Perkosky, P.C. not to exceed $100,000.00

Committee on Hearings and Policy

El Comité de Audiencias y Políticas llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el Proyecto de Ley 513, que propone cambiar la zonificación de tres parcelas en Kelly Street en Homewood West. La designación residencial actual sería reemplazada por una clasificación Industrial Urbana. El comité revisará los informes del personal de la Planning Commission y las cartas de presentación relacionadas con la enmienda propuesta al mapa de zonificación antes de hacer una recomendación al pleno del City Council.

• Audiencia pública sobre el Proyecto de Ley 513 para reclasificar las parcelas 125-G-13, 125-G-14 y 125-G-15 en Kelly Street
• Cambio de zonificación propuesto de Residential Single Unit Detached (R1D-L) a Urban Industrial (UI) en Homewood West
• Revisión del informe del personal de la Planning Commission y la carta de presentación para la enmienda al mapa de zonificación DCP-MPZC-2022-00250

The Committee on Hearings and Policy held a public hearing on Bill 513 to amend the zoning map and rezone parcels 125-G-13, 125-G-14, and 125-G-15 from Residential Single Unit Detached – Low Density (R1D-L) to Urban Industrial (UI) in the Homewood West neighborhood. The minutes do not record any vote, approval, denial, or other formal action on the rezoning request.

Standing Committees

Los comités permanentes del Concejo Municipal de Pittsburgh revisan varias resoluciones de nuevos proveedores y licencias de infraestructura. Los miembros votarán sobre contratos para programación recreativa, soporte de TI, consultoría legislativa estatal y suscripciones de software, además de aprobar trabajos de construcción de ALCOSAN sin costo para la ciudad.

• Contrato para programación de servicios sociales en el Centro Recreativo Burgwin hasta $250,000
• Acuerdo de soporte de red de TI con ePlus Technology limitado a $95,440 anuales
• Contrato de consultoría legislativa estatal con Malady & Wooten Inc. hasta $264,000 en cuatro años
• Enmienda que aumenta el límite de suscripción del software Julota en $520 a un total de $276,044.72
• Licencia de ALCOSAN para construir estructuras de desvío en 2200 Spring Garden Avenue sin costo para la ciudad

Standing committees approved various resolutions including IT support, electronic device payments, and legislative services. The council also recommended an agreement with LA28 regarding Olympic and Paralympic Games coordination.

• Affirmatively recommended LA28 event coordination agreement (2026-0687)
• Affirmatively recommended ePlus Technology IT support contract up to $95,440 (2026-0682)
• Affirmatively recommended Dell Financial Services payment of $58,283.18 (2026-0683)
• Affirmatively recommended Julota software subscription amendment up to $276,044.72 (2026-0684)
• Affirmatively recommended Malady & Wooten, Inc. legislative services up to $264,000 (2026-0685)
• Affirmatively recommended ALCOSAN diversion structures at 2200 Spring Garden Avenue (2026-0686)

Committee on Hearings and Policy

El Comité de Audiencias y Políticas llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el proyecto de ley 2026-0518, que propone la creación de un Distrito de Mejora Vecinal a lo largo de East Carson Street. El distrito financiaría mejoras específicas en las calles y negocios mediante la imposición de tarifas a los propietarios de propiedades cercanas. Los miembros del Concejo Municipal revisarán los estatutos propuestos, el plan de gestión y la lista de propiedades afectadas durante la audiencia.

• Audiencia pública sobre el proyecto de ley 2026-0518 para establecer el Distrito de Mejora de East Carson Street
• Revisión de los estatutos propuestos para ECS District Management Inc.
• Aprobación del plan operativo de la Asociación de Gestión del NID
• Examen del Anexo B que enumera las propiedades sujetas a las evaluaciones del distrito

The Committee on Hearings and Policy held a public hearing on Bill 2026-0518, which would establish an East Carson Street Improvement District (NID) with a management association and property assessments. The hearing was held on July 8, 2026, and the bill was then referred to the Committee on Finance and Law. No final decision was made at this hearing.

• Held public hearing on Bill 2026-0518 (East Carson Street NID)
• Referred Bill 2026-0518 to Committee on Finance and Law

City Council

El Concejo Municipal aprobará varias enmiendas al presupuesto de capital, autorizará contratos para el proyecto del puente McArdle sobre Hillside, y actualizará el acuerdo de gestión de flota municipal con TransDev. La agenda también incluye un contrato de $250,000 para un programa de prevención de violencia juvenil, transferencias de fondos entre departamentos, y adquisiciones de propiedades para el Pittsburgh Land Bank. También se revisarán nombramientos rutinarios de personal y actualizaciones de subvenciones.

• Puente McArdle sobre Hillside: acuerdo de reembolso de $1.25M con PennDOT y contrato de ingeniería de $997,407.91 con STV
• Contrato de gestión de flota de TransDev modificado a $78,260,941.46 durante seis años
• Contrato de $250,000 con Operation Better Block para el programa de prevención de violencia juvenil Safe Passages
• Cambios en el presupuesto de capital: $52,854.68 transferidos del mantenimiento de piscinas a mejoras en áreas de juego
• Pittsburgh Land Bank adquirirá tres propiedades municipales vacantes en 0 Kelly St, 0 Lincoln Ave y 169 Auburn St

City Council passed several budget amendments, including a $500,000 federal funding increase for the PJ McArdle Roadway Bridge preliminary design and a $988,402.29 decrease in authorized spending on the city's fleet management contract. The council also confirmed appointments to the Bureau of Police and Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, extended an acting director's term, and adopted proclamations honoring Dr. Anthony D. Hall and declaring Younger Brothers Bar Day. An extension for the Planning Commission to act on a zoning bill was approved 8-0. Other items were introduced and referred to committees for further review.

• Approved $500K federal funding increase for PJ McArdle Roadway Bridge preliminary design (9-0)
• Approved amendment to fleet management contract decreasing authorized spend by $988,402.29 (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Karen Dixon as Assistant Chief of Administration of Police
• Approved appointment of Zachary Workman as Deputy Director of Mobility and Infrastructure
• Approved 90-day extension of Acting Director of Office of Management and Budget
• Adopted proclamations honoring Dr. Anthony D. Hall and declaring Younger Brothers Bar Day
• Extended deadline for Planning Commission to act on Council Bill #2026-0609 (8-0, with one member out of room)
• Read and referred resolutions for land bank acquisitions, public art license, and budget reallocation to committees

Executive Session

City Council

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El Concejo Municipal de Pittsburgh finalizará el plan de implementación del Downtown Pittsburgh Transit Revitalization Investment District. La resolución autoriza la adopción del distrito y los acuerdos relacionados, luego de una audiencia pública a finales de junio. La medida describe los marcos de financiamiento y desarrollo para mejoras del tránsito en el centro.

• Proyecto de ley 2026-0531: Adopción del plan de implementación del Downtown Pittsburgh TRID
• Autorización de acuerdos relacionados para el distrito de tránsito
• Audiencia pública completada el 25 de junio de 2026

The City Council held a discussion on Bill 2026-0531, which authorizes adoption of the Downtown Pittsburgh Transit Revitalization Investment District (TRID) Implementation Plan. No vote or decision was taken during the meeting; it was a procedural discussion only.

Standing Committees

El Comité de Finanzas y Ley considerará una pregunta de referéndum sobre las reglas de aprobación presupuestaria. Otros comités revisan ajustes al presupuesto de capital, proyectos de infraestructura para el Puente McArdle y varios acuerdos de servicios departamentales.

• Referéndum sobre enmienda de las reglas de aprobación presupuestaria en el Estatuto de Autonomía Local
• Aumento de los fondos para el diseño del Puente de la Calzada PJ McArdle en $500,000
• Enmienda del contrato de gestión de flota de First Vehicle Services a un nuevo límite de $78,260,941.46
• Autorización de $250,000 para el programa de prevención de violencia juvenil Safe Passages
• Expansión del Área 'HH' del Programa de Permisos de Estacionamiento Residencial en Central Northside

The Finance and Law Committee reviewed various budget adjustments, including a deferred referendum on budget approval rules. Several resolutions regarding bridge design, vehicle fleet management, and park funding were affirmatively recommended for passage.

• Held budget approval referendum question in committee until 7/29/2026
• Held $60,000 play area and public safety equipment transfer in committee
• Affirmatively recommended increasing McArdle Bridge design funding by $500,000
• Affirmatively recommended decreasing vehicle fleet management spend by $988,402.29
• Affirmatively recommended legal service warrant for insurance litigation
• Affirmatively recommended 2025 and 2026 capital budget fund re-allocations
• Affirmatively recommended park reconstruction program fund transfers
• Approved various departmental invoices, intra-departmental transfers, and P-Cards

City Council

City Council

El Concejo Municipal está revisando varios acuerdos de servicios profesionales para seguridad pública, soporte de TI y servicios legislativos. La reunión también incluye múltiples resoluciones para resolver litigios pendientes y un acuerdo de cooperación para renovaciones de bibliotecas.

• Programa de prevención de violencia juvenil Safe Passages ($250,000)
• Contrato de soporte de TI de ePlus Technology ($95,440)
• Servicios legislativos de Malady & Wooten ($264,000 durante cuatro años)
• Estructuras de desvío de ALCOSAN en 2200 Spring Garden Avenue
• Reemplazo de HVAC y techo de la Biblioteca Carnegie Squirrel Hill (subvención de $400,000)

The City Council passed multiple resolutions to settle various litigations and approved an extension for the Acting Director of Innovation and Performance. Several other items, including public safety and technology contracts, were referred to committees for further review.

• Approved appointment of Lori McCartney as Assistant Chief of Police (6-0)
• Approved 90-day term extension for Acting Director of Innovation and Performance (6-0)
• Passed $108,296.64 settlement for Robert Mahouski litigation (6-0)
• Passed $31,508.90 transfer to Slope Failure Remediation fund (6-0)
• Passed $70,000 settlement for Thomas and Sarah Bench litigation (6-0)
• Passed $60,000 settlement for Joseph Engelmeier litigation (6-0)
• Passed $90,000 settlement for Daryl and Karen Luciani litigation (6-0)
• Declared July 5 as 'Martyrs Day' and June 30 as 'Idella L. Michaels Day' (6-0)

Committee on Hearings and Policy

El Comité de Audiencias y Políticas del Concejo Municipal de Pittsburgh realizará una audiencia pública sobre el Bill 531. El comité revisará el Plan de Implementación del Distrito de Inversión en Revitalización del Tránsito del Downtown Pittsburgh y los acuerdos relacionados para Council District 1. La audiencia permite a los residentes brindar comentarios antes de que el concejo vote sobre la adopción del plan.

• Audiencia pública sobre el Bill 531 (2026-0531)
• Plan de Implementación del Distrito de Inversión en Revitalización del Tránsito del Downtown Pittsburgh
• Acuerdos relacionados para Council District 1

The Committee on Hearings and Policy held a public hearing on Bill 531, a resolution authorizing the adoption of the Downtown Pittsburgh Transit Revitalization Investment District (TRID) Implementation Plan and related agreements. The hearing was held on June 25, 2026, and the matter was subsequently referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs. No vote or final decision was recorded in these minutes.

• Public hearing held on Bill 531 (TRID implementation plan)
• Bill 531 referred to Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs

City Council

El Council considerará dos modificaciones importantes al código. Una propone exenciones de impuestos a la propiedad inmobiliaria para fomentar la construcción o reutilización adaptativa en Northside, mientras que la otra establece un nuevo capítulo de impuestos y licencias para dispositivos mecánicos de entretenimiento.

• Ordenanza que crea exenciones de impuestos a la propiedad inmobiliaria para construcción/reutilización adaptativa en Northside
• Ordenanza que establece el Capítulo 774: Impuestos y Licencias para Dispositivos Mecánicos de Entretenimiento

City Council passed two ordinances on final reading. The first creates a real estate tax exemption for construction or adaptive reuse of buildings on Pittsburgh's Northside. The second establishes a tax and licensing framework for mechanical amusement devices.

• Passed Real Estate Tax Exemptions for Construction or Adaptive Reuse on Northside (8-0)
• Passed Mechanical Amusement Devices Tax and Licenses ordinance (8-0)

Post Agenda

El Concejo Municipal discutirá el Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) y el primer informe trimestral de 2026. Funcionarios de la Oficina del Contralor de la Ciudad y de la Oficina de Gestión y Presupuesto estarán presentes para proporcionar detalles sobre el estado fiscal de la ciudad.

• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• 1st Quarterly 2026 Financial & Performance Report

Standing Committees

El Comité de Finanzas y Ley revisará múltiples acuerdos de litigios y una transferencia presupuestaria de capital de $31,508.90. El Comité de Obras Públicas considera un reembolso de $1M de PennDOT para el Túnel Corliss, un contrato de ingeniería de $384,501.50 para el Puente de East Sycamore Street y una subvención de $400,000 para HVAC de la biblioteca. El Comité de Seguridad Pública aceptará una donación de muebles de oficina de $10,190.95. La agenda también incluye aprobaciones rutinarias de facturas departamentales y comentarios públicos.

• Subvención Keystone de $400,000 para HVAC y techado en la sucursal de Squirrel Hill de la Biblioteca Carnegie de Pittsburgh
• Acuerdo de reembolso de $1,000,000 con PennDOT para el diseño preliminar del Túnel Corliss
• Contrato de $384,501.50 con STV Inc. para la ingeniería preliminar del Puente de East Sycamore Street
• Transferencia presupuestaria de capital de $31,508.90 del Fondo de Iniciativas Vecinales a Remediación de Fallas de Talud
• Múltiples acuerdos de litigios por un total de más de $490,000 para exempleados y residentes

The Finance and Law Committee recommended approval of eight litigation settlements totaling $553,296.64 and a $400,000 Keystone grant cooperation agreement for Carnegie Library HVAC and roof replacement. The Public Safety Committee recommended acceptance of a $10,190.95 office furniture donation. The Public Works Committee held a railroad crossing agreement for further review. All invoices and p-card transactions were approved.

• Approved Mahouski settlement $108,296.64
• Approved Bench settlement $70,000
• Approved Engelmeier settlement $60,000
• Approved Luciani settlement $90,000
• Approved Nichols settlement $40,000
• Approved Runco settlement $60,000
• Approved T. Perry and V. Perry estate settlements $125,000 total
• Approved Carnegie Library Keystone grant agreement $400,000

Committee on Hearings and Policy

El City Council está llevando a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una ordenanza para crear un nuevo capítulo en el código de la ciudad. Esta propuesta establecería requisitos de licencia específicos y un impuesto para los negocios de dispositivos mecánicos de entretenimiento.

• Audiencia Pública para Bill 2026-0544: Mechanical Amusement Devices Tax and Licenses

The Committee on Hearings and Policy conducted a public hearing regarding Bill 2026-0544. This proposed ordinance would create a new chapter in the city code to regulate the licensing and taxation of mechanical amusement devices.

• Held public hearing for Bill 2026-0544 (Mechanical Amusement Devices Tax and Licenses)

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