Pittsburgh City Council (Legistar) · May 15, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026
PittsburghPA
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Recap
The Pittsburgh City Council voted 8-0 to approve a $4,000,000 reimbursement agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the preliminary design phase of the POGOH Expansion Phase 3 Project, backed by $800,000 from Bike Share Pittsburgh. Council members also voted 8-0 to spend $125,000 to repave the Hazelwood Trail between Blair Street and the Hot Metal Bridge in cooperation with Friends of the Riverfront. Additionally, the council approved an 8-0 vote to pay MBM Law, LLP up to $165,000 over two years for legal representation for the Commission on Human Relations.
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Budget & taxes
Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting the Quarterly Financial & Performance Report for the period ending March 31, 2026.
Budget & taxesPassedPittsburgh will receive up to $25,000 from the Richard King Mellon Foundation for economic development marketing. The Mayor and the Economic Development team will use these funds. The grant will support marketing efforts in the city.
Budget & taxes$25.0Kin8–0Passed
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Contracts & purchasing
Resolution providing for the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies for job development and employment services necessary to…
Contracts & purchasing$210Kmoved8–0PassedPittsburgh will pay B2GNow up to $232,243 to track and support disadvantaged workers in city contracts. The agreement aims to implement the Pittsburgh Good Job Principles. The city will not incur additional costs for amending account codes.
Contracts & purchasing$232K7–0Passed
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Land use & zoning
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…
Land use & zoning$15Min8–0PassedPittsburgh 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 adopt the Downtown Pittsburgh Transit Revitalization Investment District Implementation Plan to fund public and private improvements in Downtown. The plan aims to facilitate redevelopment in the area. No specific amount is mentioned.
Streets & transit6–3contestedDist. 1PassedPittsburgh will reimburse up to $1,000,000 for the Beaver Avenue Esplanade Project. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will cover the costs. The project is for the Study and Preliminary Design phases.
Streets & transit$1.0M8–0PassedPittsburgh 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
Pittsburgh will pay International Trauma Life Support-Penn Ohio up to $8,100 for trauma and life support certifications. This is for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The funds come from the bureau's general fund.
Police, fire & safety$8.1K8–0PassedPittsburgh will pay 1410 East Carson, LLC up to $3,151 to settle a claim for damage to the business's front window caused by a police horse. The business is located at 1410 East Carson Street. The payment will be made over one year.
Police, fire & safety$3.2K8–0PassedPittsburgh 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.
Police, fire & safetyPassed
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Parks & recreation
Pittsburgh will apply for a $250,000 grant to plan Bedford Park, with a local match of $37,500. The grant is for the Planning of Bedford Park. The total project cost is $287,500.
Parks & recreation$250Kin8–0PassedPittsburgh will apply for a $250,000 grant to help fund the Manchester Park Rehabilitation Project, with a local match of $37,500. The project aims to rehabilitate Manchester Park. The total project cost is $287,500.
Parks & recreation$250Kin8–0PassedResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements for booking, performance and…
Parks & recreation$55.0K8–0PassedResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Parks and Recreation on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a financial Sponsorship Agreement with Bank of New York Mellon Corporation…
Parks & recreation$50.0K8–0PassedPittsburgh received a report from the Committee on Recreation, Youth, and Senior Services. The report is for May 18, 2026, and has an affirmative recommendation. No specific actions or funding are mentioned.
Parks & recreationPassed
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Water, sewer & utilities
Pittsburgh has approved an update to its official sewage facilities plan to allow Duquesne University's proposed School of Health Sciences building at 1208 Forbes Avenue to connect to the city's sewer system.
Water, sewer & utilities8–0PassedPittsburgh 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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Environment & climate
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How the city runs
Pittsburgh will tax and license mechanical amusement devices in establishments across the city. This aims to identify new revenue sources without burdening homeowners or renters. The city ended 2025 with a deficit.
How the city runs8–0PassedPittsburgh will pay Granicus, Inc. up to $890,244.27 over six years for website content management. The city is increasing its approved amount by $394,636.27. This is for the city's website.
How the city runs$890K8–0PassedPittsburgh appoints Edward Bigley to the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority board. He will serve until December 31, 2030. The appointment takes effect immediately.
How the city runsPassedPittsburgh received a status update from the Grants Office for the week ended May 22, 2026. The update was submitted by Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget. No funds are allocated in this update.
How the city runsPassedPittsburgh 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$53.0K8–0PassedPittsburgh will reappoint Ashley Robinson as Assistant City Clerk for a three‑year term that ends on May 30 2029.
How the city runsPassedCity Controller Rachel Heisler filed a Capital Projects Accounting Close and Report for the City of Pittsburgh covering up to May 26, 2026.
How the city runsPassed
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