Pittsburgh City Council voted down a plan on July 7, 2026, to let the Pittsburgh Land Bank take over nine city-owned lots along Lincoln Avenue and Mayflower Street in the 12th Ward for one dollar. The land bank wanted the property to clear tax titles and return vacant land to productive use, but council members unanimously rejected the resolution in a 9-0 vote.

Resolution authorizing The Pittsburgh Land Bank to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned…

Pittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 to move a total of $77,681.25 into the Department of Innovation & Performance. The money comes from computer maintenance funds previously held by the Bureau of Police ($76,601.25) and the Department of Finance ($1,080.00). The funds will consolidate software contracts as the city retires older police and finance applications and migrates to new systems through June 2027.

Resolution authorizing an extension of the term of the Acting Director, Office of Management and Budget, for 90 additional days, to run through October 9, 2026.

Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting on behalf of Procurement, an acting pay request for Branwyn Turnage as Fleet Manager.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 857 of 2023, effective December 27, 2023, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2024 Capital Budget, the proposed 2024 Community Development Program, and…

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of The Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Company for legal services in connection with a litigation matter in the Allegheny County…

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 924 of 2024, effective December 18, 2024, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2025 Capital Budget, the proposed 2025 Community…

Pittsburgh will allocate $41,951.21 to the Lower Heths Run project managed by the Department of Public Works.

Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting to City Council the attached status update from the Grants Office for the week ended July 3, 2026.

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.

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.

Pittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 to cut the cost of its vehicle maintenance contract with First Vehicle Services by $988,402.29. The six-year agreement to manage and repair the city's vehicle fleet now has a total spending cap of $78,260,941.46.

Pittsburgh will transfer ownership of a vacant city-owned lot at 0 Kelly Street in the 13th Ward to the Pittsburgh Land Bank for $1. The Land Bank will cover the incidental expenses for the property acquisition in Council District 9.

Pittsburgh is transferring ownership of a vacant property at 0 Lincoln Avenue in the 12th Ward (Block 125-B, Lot 274) to the Pittsburgh Land Bank. The land bank will pay $1.00 plus incidental expenses for the acquisition. City Council unanimously approved the transfer on July 21, 2026.

Pittsburgh is transferring ownership of a city-owned property at 2112 5th Avenue in the 4th Ward to the Pittsburgh Land Bank for $1.00 plus incidental expenses. City Council unanimously approved the transfer on July 28, 2026.

Pittsburgh City Council voted down a plan on July 7, 2026, to let the Pittsburgh Land Bank take over nine city-owned lots along Lincoln Avenue and Mayflower Street in the 12th Ward for one dollar. The land bank wanted the property to clear tax titles and return vacant land to productive use, but council members unanimously rejected the resolution in a 9-0 vote.

Pittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 on July 7, 2026, to let the Pittsburgh Land Bank take over eight publicly-owned lots along 0 Chalfont Street in the 18th Ward (Council District 3). The Land Bank will pay $1.00 plus incidental expenses for the properties.

Pittsburgh is transferring ownership of a city-owned property at 169 Auburn Street in the 12th Ward to the Pittsburgh Land Bank. The land bank will pay $1.00 plus incidental expenses for the acquisition. City Council unanimously approved the transfer on July 7, 2026.

Catherine Murray, Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Initiatives for the Urban Redevelopment Authority, submitted the agency's 2025 Housing Opportunity Fund Annual Report to Pittsburgh City Council. Council received and filed the report for the city record.

Pittsburgh City Council introduced a zoning change sponsored by R. Daniel Lavelle that updates rules for multi-suite residential buildings in the UC-E district. The proposal adds a new standard for zoning lots in that district.

Pittsburgh City Council voted 8-0 to give the Planning Commission an extra 90 days to review a proposal to rezone several parcels in Mount Washington from Grandview Public Realm Subdistrict-A to Residential-Mixed Use. Sponsored by District 2 Representative Kim Salinetro, the decision pushes the deadline for the commission to hold a hearing and issue a recommendation from September 15, 2026, to December 15, 2026.

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.

Pittsburgh appoints Zachary Workman as Deputy Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, effective immediately.

Pittsburgh will spend up to $997,407.91 to pay STV Incorporated for the preliminary engineering of the McArdle Bridge over Hillside. The design work will support the bridge that carries local traffic across the Hillside area.

Resolution providing for an amended Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the Preliminary Design phase of the PJ McArdle…

Pittsburgh City Council voted unanimously to expand the Residential Parking Permit Program in the Central Northside Community's Area "HH" to include one additional address. Sponsored by Councilmember Bobby Wilson, the measure passed 9-0 on July 7, 2026.

Pittsburgh has appointed Karen Dixon as the Assistant Chief of Administration for the Bureau of Police, effective immediately.

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

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.

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.

Pittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 to shift $52,854.68 within the Department of Public Works budget. The money moves away from swimming pool maintenance and pool rehabilitation to fund Lookout Playground upgrades for play area improvements.

Pittsburgh City Council shifted $19,537.68 within the Public Works Department's Park Reconstruction Program. The money moves from CityFarms Brookline and District 7 to District 7 Community Gardens.

The Committee on Recreation, Youth, and Senior Services issued a report on July 1, 2026 with an affirmative recommendation.

Pittsburgh will let Macedonia FACE use the Ammon Recreation Center at 2217 Bedford Avenue to offer senior programs, congregate meals and supportive services for older adults, starting in September for up to two years at no cost to the city.

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

The City Council received and filed a July 1, 2026 report from the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee with an affirmative recommendation.

The City Council filed a July 1 2026 report from the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development.

The City Council filed a report from the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for July 1 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Pittsburgh hereby honors the life and legacy of Dr. Anthony D. Hall. May his memory forever be a blessing, his spirit continues to inspire and his…

Pittsburgh City Council declared July 1, 2026, as "Younger Brothers Bar Day" to honor the 20-year anniversary of the business in the Marshall Shadeland neighborhood. Brothers Jamie and Keith Younger and their father Keith Younger Sr. were recognized for running the bar and leading local cleanups, voter registration drives, and community health initiatives.