Pittsburgh City Council (Legistar) · May 15, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026
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Recap
Pittsburgh City Council approved a $20 million contribution from Highmark Health, to be paid over five years to purchase medical equipment and vehicles for first responders starting with the fire department. Council also accepted a $25 million donation from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, distributed at $5 million annually over five years, to fund vehicles and equipment for the Bureau of EMS. Additionally, lawmakers approved a $3 million donation from Carnegie Mellon University over five years to support education and infrastructure initiatives.
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Budget & taxes
Pittsburgh will move $270 from the City Clerk’s administrative fees to the Department of Mobility & Infrastructure for operational services.
Budget & taxes$270moved9–0PassedPittsburgh is shifting unspent money away from two old capital projects to close them out. The city is cutting $1,679.30 from the City Farms project in the Department of Public Works, lowering its budget to $5,116.00. It is also cutting $7,690.62 from the Wenzell Avenue and Carnahan project in the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, dropping its budget to $492,309.38.
Budget & taxes$9.4Kmoved9–0PassedPittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 to trim $479.81 from the Streetscape and Intersection project managed by the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure. The change removes unencumbered funds from a budget line that previously stood at $1,315,200.00, bringing it down to $1,314,720.19 as part of closing out old capital projects.
Budget & taxes$480moved9–0PassedPittsburgh is shifting unspent money away from two completed Department of Mobility and Infrastructure projects. The city is removing $616.63 from a bridge upgrades project and $174.22 from a Saw Mill Run flood control remediation project to close out the accounts.
Budget & taxes$791moved9–0PassedPittsburgh 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.
Budget & taxes$37.6Kmoved9–0PassedPittsburgh City Council adjusted five capital improvement accounts by cutting small leftover balances totaling $783.99 under city budget rules. The cuts reduced funds for Fowler Park master planning, bridge upgrade project management, the West End Healthy Active Living Center acquisition, the West End Senior Center roof, and Saw Mill Run flood control upgrades.
Budget & taxes$784moved9–0PassedPittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 on August 3, 2026, to strip funding from four Department of Mobility and Infrastructure projects. The measure cuts $55,000 from a District 4 intersection analysis, $500,000 from Stewart Avenue water mitigation, and $50,000 combined for South Negley Avenue Bridge right-of-way acquisition.
Budget & taxes$605Kmoved9–0PassedPittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 on August 3, 2026, to shift money within the city's 2026 capital budget. The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure will receive funding changes for projects including a $500,000 water mitigation effort on Stewart Avenue, $55,000 for a District 4 intersection analysis, $52,500 total for right-of-way acquisition related to the South Negley Avenue bridge, and various amounts for street resurfacing.
Budget & taxes$500Kmoved9–0PassedCommunication 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 24, 2026.
Budget & taxesPassedPittsburgh 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.
Budget & taxes$100K9–0PassedPittsburgh City Council voted unanimously to shift $20,793.73 within the 2026 operating budget to cover postage meter usage and stamps used by the Department of Finance between January and June. The money moves from City Council Districts' postage supplies account to the Department of Finance's postage account.
Budget & taxes$20.8Kmoved9–0PassedPittsburgh will receive a $3 million donation from Carnegie Mellon University over the next five years to fund education and infrastructure initiatives.
Budget & taxes$3.0Min9–0Passed
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Contracts & purchasing
Resolution amending Resolution 740 of 2025, which provided for an Agreement or Agreements with Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. and Global Wordsmiths, by increasing the authorized spend for…
Contracts & purchasing$136K9–0PassedPittsburgh City Council approved the sale of a city property at 2039 Broadhead Fording Road in the 28th Ward to Hill Top Villas LLC for $450,000 plus costs. The property will be sold by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh.
Contracts & purchasing$450Kin9–0Passed
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Housing
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.
Housing$1moved9–0PassedPittsburgh City Council voted unanimously on July 28, 2026, to approve the sale of a vacant lot at 0 Grove Street in the 5th Ward (Block 10-N, Lot 345) from the Urban Redevelopment Authority to The Pittsburgh Land Bank for $2,500. The property is located in the Greater Hill District Redevelopment Area.
Housing$2.5Kmoved9–0PassedPittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 to amend a previous resolution allowing the Urban Redevelopment Authority to acquire city-owned property on Carver and Auburn streets in the 12th Ward for future redevelopment. The transaction costs $1.00 plus incidental expenses.
Housing$19–0PassedPittsburgh City Council voted unanimously to amend a 2020 agreement allowing the Urban Redevelopment Authority to acquire specific publicly-owned properties in the 12th Ward. The original 2020 resolution set the acquisition price at $1.00 plus incidental expenses for parcels located along Kelly Street and Frankstown Avenue. The amendment modifies the authorization regarding specific lots on Block 125-G.
Housing$19–0Passed
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Streets & transit
Pittsburgh is cutting unspent money from two bridge projects managed by the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure. The city is removing $26,732.40 from the Greenfield Avenue Bridge budget, lowering it to $20,713,267.60, and cutting $1,059.01 from the Wenzell Avenue Bridge budget, lowering it to $1,998,940.99. City Council voted 9-0 to approve the reductions.
Streets & transit$27.8Kmoved9–0PassedPittsburgh 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. 1Passed
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Police, fire & safety
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.
Police, fire & safetyPassedHighmark Health will give Pittsburgh $20 million over five years to buy medical equipment for first responders, starting with new fire department vehicles.
Police, fire & safety$20Min9–0PassedPittsburgh will receive a $25 million donation from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, paid at $5 million a year for five years. The money will be used by the Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS to buy vehicles and equipment.
Police, fire & safety$25Min9–0Passed
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Parks & recreation
Pittsburgh will transfer $200,000 from the Stop the Violence Trust Fund to CitiParks to pay for staff and supplies at the McKinley Recreation Center. The money will support out-of-school time programs and services for children and youth. City Council unanimously approved the transfer on August 3, 2026, following sponsorship by Council Member Robert Charland.
Parks & recreation$200Kmoved9–0PassedResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the United States Soccer Foundation for the purpose of receiving…
Parks & recreation$100K9–0PassedPittsburgh is cutting unspent balances from four completed or closing park improvement projects funded by the parks tax, removing a total of $1,248.17 from the Department of Public Works' budget. The cuts affect the Grandview Avenue Play Area, Lincoln Place Dek Hockey lights, parks fitness equipment, and Upper McKinley Playground upgrades.
Parks & recreation$1.2Kbudgeted9–0PassedThe Pittsburgh Committee on Recreation, Youth, and Senior Services issued a report on July 22, 2026 with an affirmative recommendation, outlining its suggestions for city programs.
Parks & recreationPassedPittsburgh is moving $200,000 from the Stop the Violence Trust Fund to the Department of Parks & Recreation to pay for staff and supplies for out‑of‑school programs at Burgwin Recreation Center.
Parks & recreation$200Kmoved9–0Passed
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Water, sewer & utilities
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How the city runs
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.
How the city runsPassedThe Pittsburgh City Council filed a report from the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs dated July 22 2026. The report records the committee’s findings and includes an affirmative recommendation. No new actions or costs are detailed.
How the city runsPassedThe Land Use and Economic Development Committee filed a report on June 24 2026 with an affirmative recommendation on a pending measure.
How the city runsPassed
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Proclamations
Pittsburgh City Council declared Tuesday, August 4, 2026, as "Darcia Ashley-Amber Reed Day" to honor her for helping save the life of Marla James. Reed coordinated with first responders Lt. Mike Sulida, Matt Murrman, Mike Welch, and Ryan Bichler to conduct an urgent welfare check that prevented a fatal outcome.
ProclamationsPassedPittsburgh will designate August 22, 2026 as Vera Mae Williams Threet Day to honor the longtime community leader. The proclamation recognizes her work with local churches, schools, and health institutions.
ProclamationsPassedPittsburgh City Council declared Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to be "Chelsea Averell Day" to honor the local softball player's athletic achievements, including winning the Mayor's Cup Championship at PNC Park and competing with the South Hills Devil Dogs and Pittsburgh Power Voltage.
ProclamationsPassedPittsburgh City Council declared Thursday, July 30, "Rich Hoffman Day" to honor his retirement after 41 years as a city foreman and Department of Public Works employee. Hoffman, a Highland Park resident, also served as chief steward for AFSCME Local 2037 and worked as an usher at PPG Paints Arena.
ProclamationsPassed