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Pittsburgh will pay $515,000 to Brian and Donna Albert in a single 2026 payment. The money settles lawsuits filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Brian and Donna Albert for a single payment in 2026 in an amount not to exceed…

Pittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 to shift funding across several 2019 Community Development Block Grant budget line items ahead of a federal HUD spending deadline. The changes include adding $41,198.08 for overall CDBG administration and $3.30 for personnel, while cutting funds from neighborhood traffic calming, Sheraden Healthy Active Living Center exterior upgrades, fair housing administration, housing and economic development improvements, and Baxter Playground equipment upgrades.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 863, effective January 1, 2019, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and…

Pittsburgh City Council received a favorable recommendation from the Committee on Finance and Law following its July 29, 2026 meeting. The report was formally read and filed for the city record.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 29, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will pay up to $100,000 over one year to James Hieber and his attorneys at Ogg, Murphy and Perkosky, P.C. The payment settles a lawsuit in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. City Council approved the settlement unanimously on July 28, 2026.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of James Hieber and his attorneys, Ogg, Murphy and Perkosky, P.C., in full and…

The Finance and Law Committee issued a report on July 22, 2026 with an affirmative recommendation, and it was filed with the Pittsburgh City Council on July 28, 2026.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 22, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will pay up to $20,197.71 to Comber Miller LLC for expert legal services in a federal lawsuit (case GD 2:25‑cv‑1303). The mayor can issue a warrant and the city controller will countersign it.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Comber Miller LLC for expert legal services for litigation filed in the United…

Pittsburgh will spend up to $6,200 to hire MedicoLegal, Inc. as an expert witness in a County Court lawsuit; the mayor may issue the warrant and the controller will sign it.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of MedicoLegal, Inc., for expert witness services in connection with a litigation…

Pittsburgh City Council filed a Finance and Law Committee report on July 15, 2026, with an affirmative recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 15, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain site known as Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters and Wall Segments, located on…

The Finance and Law Committee released a report on July 1, 2026 that includes an affirmative recommendation on its agenda items.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 1, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will pay up to $70,000 to Thomas Bench, Sarah Bench, and the Swensen Perer & Engel Law Firm to fully settle lawsuits in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. City Council voted 6-0 to approve the payment on June 30, 2026, following an executive session.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Thomas Bench and Sarah Bench and Swensen Perer & Engel Law Firm, for a single…

Pittsburgh will pay up to $60,000 to Joseph Engelmeier and Alpern Schubert P.C. to fully settle lawsuits in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. City Council voted 6-0 to approve the payment.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Joseph Engelmeier and Alpern Schubert P. C., for a single payment in 2026 in…

Pittsburgh will pay up to $90,000 to Daryl and Karen Luciani and The Massa Law Group to settle a lawsuit filed in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Daryl and Karen Luciani and The Massa Law Group, P.C., for a single payment in…

Pittsburgh will pay up to $40,000 to Anna Nichols and her attorney, G. Clinton Kelley, to fully settle two lawsuits filed in the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County. City Council voted 6-0 to approve the payment on June 30, 2026.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Anna Nichols and G. Clinton Kelley, her attorney, for a single payment in 2026…

Pittsburgh will pay up to $60,000 to Clinton and Irene Runco and Matzus Law, LLC, to fully settle a lawsuit in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. The City Council voted 6-0 to approve the payment.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Clinton and Irene Runco and Matzus Law, LLC, for a single payment in 2026 in…

Pittsburgh will pay $62,500 to Tyrone Perry and the Swenson Perer & Engel Law Firm to fully settle two lawsuits filed in the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County. City Council unanimously approved the payment on June 30, 2026, following a closed executive session.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Tyrone Perry and Swenson Perer & Engel Law Firm, for a single payment in 2026…

Pittsburgh will pay up to $62,500 in a single 2026 payment to Tyrone Perry, administrator of the Velva Perry estate, and the law firm Swenson Perer & Engel to settle two lawsuits. The money comes from the city’s general fund.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Tyrone Perry, as Administrator of the Estate of Velva Perry, and Swenson Perer…

The Finance and Law Committee issued a report on June 24, 2026 with an affirmative recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for June 24, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will pay acting salaries for Sylvia Harris and Chris Belasco of Innovation & Performance, and Callawe Bey of the Department of Public Works, as requested by Acting Director Rea Price.

Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting acting pay requests on behalf of…

Pittsburgh City Council filed a Finance and Law Committee report from June 17, 2026 that includes an affirmative recommendation. The report was read, received and filed on June 23, 2026. No financial impact is noted.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for June 17, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

The City Council received a Finance and Law Committee report dated June 10, 2026, with an affirmative recommendation on pending matters.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for June 10, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh received a report from the Committee on Finance and Law. The report is for June 3, 2026, and has an affirmative recommendation. No specific actions or funding are mentioned.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for June 3, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh received a report from the Committee on Finance and Law. The report is for May 27, 2026, and has an affirmative recommendation. No specific actions or funds are allocated.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 27, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh received a report from the Committee on Finance and Law. The report is for May 18, 2026, and has an affirmative recommendation. No specific actions or funds are allocated.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 18, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will pay Meyer Unkovic & Scott up to $18,420 for expert legal services in a lawsuit at the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County. The lawsuit is filed at GD 25-6555. The payment will be made over one year.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Meyer Unkovic & Scott for expert legal services for litigation filed in the…

Pittsburgh will create a Records Retention Manual to set retention periods for city records. The manual will be used by city employees to ensure compliance with state and local law. The Records Management Division of the Office of the City Clerk will establish the manual.

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title I: Administrative, Article V: Legislation, Chapter 154 Records Management Division, by…

Pittsburgh will pay up to $165,000 for legal representation for the Commission on Human Relations. The Commission will receive legal services from MBM Law, LLP. This agreement will last for two years with the option to renew for three one-year terms.

Resolution amending Resolution 116 of 2024, authoring the Mayor and the Director of the Commission on Human Relations, on behalf of the…

Pittsburgh received a report from the Committee on Finance and Law. The report is for May 13, 2026, and has an affirmative recommendation. No specific actions or funding are mentioned.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 13, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.