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Pittsburgh is shifting $60,000 away from playground renovations at Westwood Playground to buy security cameras for Grandview Avenue. City Council passed the measure unanimously on August 3, 2026, sponsored by Kim Salinetro.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 723 of 2022, effective December 27, 2022, entitled "Resolution adopting and approving the 2023 Capital…

Pittsburgh will accept up to $1,000,000 in grant funding from the Ross and Carol Nese Foundation. The money will be used by the Mayor, the Director of Public Safety, and the Director of Human Resources and Civil Service to hire a Head of Talent Acquisition to recruit and retain public safety staff.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of Public Safety and the Director of Human Resources and Civil Service to enter into an…

Pittsburgh is cutting unspent funds from two bridge projects managed by the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure. The Swindell Bridge safety upgrades budget drops by $116.08 to $299,883.92, and the West Ohio Street Bridge construction budget drops by $37,510.11 to $228,389.89.

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 840 of 2019, effective January 1, 2020, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2020…

Pittsburgh City Council received and filed an affirmative recommendation report from the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness following their July 29, 2026 meeting.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for July 29, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

The City Council filed a report from the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness recommending actions for public safety and wellness as of July 22, 2026.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for July 22, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh approved an agreement allowing the non-profit Larimer Consensus Group to install murals in the pedestrian crosswalks at Larimer Avenue and Meadow Street. The project aims to improve pedestrian safety and slow traffic in the area.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into a License and Maintenance…

Resolution amending Resolution 762 of 2025, which authorized the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into an Amended Agreement or Agreements with Julota for software subscription-based…

Pittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 to adjust its vehicle and equipment leasing agreements for 2026, adding $85,000 for Office of Community Health and Safety vehicles and cutting $1,983,750 from Emergency Medical Services. The changes bring the total authorization for the Equipment Leasing Authority to $26,289,269.

Resolution amending Resolution 37 and 126 of 2026, which authorized an amendment to the cooperation agreement or agreements with the City…

Pittsburgh City Council received a report from the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness recommending actions to improve public safety.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for July 1, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will spend up to $250,000 to hire Operation Better Block to run the Safe Passages youth violence prevention program citywide. The Mayor and Public Safety Director are authorized to sign the agreement for one year.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional…

Pittsburgh will spend up to $1 million to partner with Partner4Work to run the Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program for local youth. The mayor, Human Resources and Public Safety directors are authorized to sign the agreement.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service, and the Director of the Department…

Pittsburgh will receive office furniture worth $10,190.95 from King Street Productions for the Public Safety Admin Office.

Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department…

The Pittsburgh City Council filed a Committee on Public Safety and Wellness report recommending actions to improve public safety and wellness citywide.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for June 24, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will receive up to $800,000 to provide expanded outreach services to individuals who experience homelessness and housing instability. The funds will go to the City's Office of Community and Health and Safety. The services will be delivered in partnership with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Public Safety…

Pittsburgh filed a report from the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness recommending actions for the city’s safety and wellness programs.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for June 17, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh is adding $1 million to the Complete Streets program for safety and streetscape upgrades on East Ohio Street. The extra money covers additional Federal Highway Administration funds the city received. It will improve the roadway for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 924 of 2024, effective December 18, 2024, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2025 Capital…

Pittsburgh’s Committee on Public Safety and Wellness issued a report on June 10, 2026, and the City Council read, received and filed it.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for June 10, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will be reimbursed up to $2.5 million for the construction phase of the East Ohio Street safety and streetscape project. The mayor and the director of Mobility and Infrastructure can sign the agreement with PennDOT.

Resolution providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated…

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

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for June 3, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will pay up to $103,132.88 for a cooperative wildlife damage management program for white-tailed deer. The program will be run with the United States Department of Agriculture. Funds will come from the RAD-Public Works Trust Fund.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the…

Resolution providing for an amended Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the Preliminary Design, Final Design, Right of…

Pittsburgh will receive a donation to support its State of Mobility & Safety Perception Survey. The American Society of Highway Engineers - Pittsburgh Chapter is donating up to $500 for gift cards. The survey aims to gather feedback on mobility and safety in the city.

Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting a donation to the Department of Mobility…

Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting a donation to the Department of Public Safety from the Allegheny County Health Department including…

Pittsburgh received a report from the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness. The report is for May 27, 2026, and has an affirmative recommendation. No specific actions or funding are mentioned.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for May 27, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will partner with the University of Pittsburgh for emergency medicine research, with the university providing oversight at no cost to the city. The research will focus on calcium treatments in the field. The city's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services will conduct the research.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an Institutional…

Pittsburgh received a report from the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness. The report is for May 18, 2026, and has an affirmative recommendation. No specific actions or funding are mentioned.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for May 18, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will receive up to $25,000 for training and support of the Office of Community Health and Safety. The grant is from the Post Overdose Training in Trauma-Informed Practices. The funds will be used for the City's Office of Community Health and Safety.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Department of Public Safety to enter into an…

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

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for May 13, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will pay Leidos Security Detection & Automation, Inc. up to $69,000 over five years for maintenance of the city's x-ray security systems. The agreement covers equipment maintenance services. The city's Department of Public Safety will oversee the contract.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a…