Pittsburgh City Council (Legistar) · May 15, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026
PittsburghPA
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Recap
At its May 26, 2026 meeting, the Pittsburgh City Council approved a $4,000,000 preliminary design agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the POGOH bike share expansion phase 3, with 80 percent reimbursed and Bike Share Pittsburgh contributing $800,000 at no cost to the city. Council also agreed to spend $125,000 to repave the Hazelwood Trail between Blair Street and the Hot Metal Bridge in partnership with Friends of the Riverfront. Additionally, the city approved a $165,000 two-year legal representation contract with MBM Law, LLP for the Commission on Human Relations, and allocated $18,420 to pay Meyer Unkovic & Scott for legal services in an Allegheny County Common Pleas Court lawsuit.
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Budget & taxes
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Land use & zoning
Pittsburgh is allowing HG BLAIR LLC to build foundation footings under the sidewalk on Eliza Street at their own expense. The company will extend the footings 24 inches into the right-of-way. The city will not pay any costs.
Land use & zoning8–0PassedPittsburgh will allow ALMONO LP to build four new balconies on Eliza Street at their own expense. The balconies will extend into the right-of-way. The city will not pay any costs.
Land use & zoning8–0Passed
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Streets & transit
Pittsburgh will pave Elwell Street from Mere Street to the city limits with asphalt. The project is on a street currently made of concrete. No cost was specified.
Streets & transit8–0PassedPittsburgh will pay $125,000 to repave Hazelwood Trail between Blair Street and the Hot Metal Bridge. The work is part of a cooperation agreement with Friends of the Riverfront. The trail is located in the Hazelwood neighborhood.
Streets & transit$125K8–0PassedResolution providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the Preliminary Design phase of the POGOH Expansion Phase…
Streets & transit$4.0Min8–0PassedPittsburgh will provide $800,000 to support the POGOH Expansion Phase 3. The funding is for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program grant. Bike Share Pittsburgh will receive the support.
Streets & transit$800K8–0Passed
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Police, fire & safety
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Parks & recreation
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Water, sewer & utilities
Pittsburgh will revise its Official Sewage Facilities Plan to allow for a new development at 3634 Penn Ave, at no cost to the City. The development, 37th Street Apartments, will be served by two sewer tap-ins to the City's sewage system. The revision will ensure adequate sewage services for the new development.
Water, sewer & utilities8–0PassedPittsburgh will reimburse Pittsburgh Water for costs associated with the RAISE Grant project, up to $50,000. The city will deposit funding for reimbursable utility work into a designated account. This agreement is for work described in the Reimbursement Agreement.
Water, sewer & utilities$50.0Kmoved8–0Passed
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Health & human services
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How the city runs
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.
How the city runsPassedPittsburgh 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.
How the city runs$18.4K8–0PassedPittsburgh will repeal Chapter 179D of the city code, eliminating the Records Management Advisory Commission. This change affects city employees and departments. No dollar figure is mentioned.
How the city runs8–0PassedPittsburgh 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.
How the city runs8–0PassedPittsburgh received a report from the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure. The report is for May 18, 2026, and has an affirmative recommendation. No specific actions or funds are allocated.
How the city runsPassedPittsburgh received a report from the Committee on Human Resources. The report is for May 18, 2026, and has an affirmative recommendation. No specific actions or funding are mentioned.
How the city runsPassedPittsburgh 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.
How the city runs$165K8–0PassedPittsburgh received a report from the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs. The report is for May 18, 2026, and has an affirmative recommendation. No specific actions or funding are mentioned.
How the city runsPassedPittsburgh will pay the Pennsylvania Municipal League $52,962.24 for a one year subscription. The subscription is for city services. The payment is chargeable to the city's budget.
How the city runs$53.0K8–0Passed
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