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 31, 2026.

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.

Pittsburgh will pay $515,000 to Brian and Donna Albert in a single 2026 payment. The money settles lawsuits filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.

Pittsburgh will move $270 from the City Clerk’s administrative fees to the Department of Mobility & Infrastructure for operational services.

Pittsburgh 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.

Pittsburgh 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.

Pittsburgh 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.

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.

Pittsburgh 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.

Pittsburgh 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.

Pittsburgh 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.

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 840 of 2019, effective January 1, 2020 as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2020 Capital Budget and the 2020 Community Development…

Pittsburgh City Council shifted $10,000 within its community development funds from the 31st Ward Community Action Group to the Lincoln Place Presbyterian Church. The funding comes from the 2020 Community Development Block Grant program.

Pittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 to shift funding across several 2019 Community Development Block Grant budget line items ahead of a federal HUD spending deadline. The changes include adding $41,198.08 for overall CDBG administration and $3.30 for personnel, while cutting funds from neighborhood traffic calming, Sheraden Healthy Active Living Center exterior upgrades, fair housing administration, housing and economic development improvements, and Baxter Playground equipment upgrades.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant payable in favor of Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission for the first of two installments for the 2026 annual membership dues in an amount not to…

Pittsburgh City Council is considering adding $59,180 to a vehicle and equipment leasing agreement to buy new trailers for the Department of Public Works. This brings the total authorized spending for the 2026 Equipment Leasing Authority agreements to $26,348,449. The measure was introduced and referred to a standing committee for review.

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…

Pittsburgh will pay $105,820.37 to Auberle over four years for administrative services related to the HOME-ARP program. City Council voted 9-0 to approve the agreement on August 3, 2026.

Pittsburgh will pay Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC up to $302,400 over four years for federal and state consulting and legislative services. The City Council unanimously approved the four-year contract on August 3, 2026.

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and MK Liberty Partners LLC, or a related entity, for the sale of…

Pittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 to cancel the sale of two city-owned residential lots on Herschel Street in the 20th Ward to buyer John McGrath. The city will refund the hand money paid for the properties at 613 Herschel Street, which was priced at $8,500, and 611 Herschel Street, which was priced at $17,000.

Pittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 to approve the sale of 15 properties acquired during tax sales. The City Solicitor will petition the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County to sell locations including sites on Roberts Street, Clarissa Street, Rosetta Street, Premier Street, Mount Vernon Street, North Murtland Street, Brushton Avenue, Beechview Avenue, Coast Avenue, Itin Street, Firth Street, Brighton Place, North Charles Street, and Perrysville Avenue.

Pittsburgh will team up with Allegheny County and the Urban Redevelopment Authority to jointly manage intake services for affordable housing funded by an $8,354,476 federal American Rescue Plan grant. The agencies will coordinate to meet specific federal rules for housing units built with these funds.

Pittsburgh City Council received a committee report recommending approval of land use and economic development items from the July 29, 2026 meeting. The report advances through the legislative process without specifying individual project sites or costs.

Resolution authorizing the execution of a quitclaim deed conveying all of the City's right, title and interest in and to the property located at 7217 Monticello Street in the 13th Ward of the City…

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.

Pittsburgh City Council received a committee report recommending approval of public works and infrastructure items. The report was entered into the official record without any listed changes or monetary figures.

Resolution providing for a supplemental agreement or agreements with Michael Baker International, Inc. for costs associated with the construction phase of the Charles Anderson Bridge Project;…

Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Finance and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an amended…

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a supplemental Agreement or Agreements with…

Pittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 to eliminate a legal defense for illegal parking. The change removes the exception that allowed drivers to park in restricted spots, such as sidewalks and crosswalks, to protect their vehicles.

Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 2039 Broadhead Fording Road, at no cost to the City.

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

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.

Pittsburgh City Council voted unanimously to shift $55,000 from the District 1 neighborhood needs fund to pay for reconstruction at Spring Garden Playground. Sponsored by Councilman Bobby Wilson, the measure passed on August 3, 2026.

Pittsburgh 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.

Pittsburgh will partner with Piatt Companies to rebuild a section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail at parcel 7-M-00110-0009 for an esplanade redevelopment project. The project aims to create a riverfront community hub, and the agreement involves no cost to the city.

Resolution 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…

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.

Pittsburgh will pay $73,050 to Musco Sports Lighting for a software package to digitally control lighting across all city ballfields and parks. The City Council unanimously approved the payment on August 3, 2026.

Pittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 to approve an amended agreement requiring Pittsburgh Water to cover 100 percent of actual expenses for specific work on the RAISE Grant project. The agreement raises the spending cap to $100,000, which is an increase of $50,000 from the previous authorization.

Pittsburgh City Council received a favorable recommendation from the Committee on Finance and Law following its July 29, 2026 meeting. The report was formally read and filed for the city record.

Pittsburgh City Council filed the July 29, 2026 report from the Committee on Recreation, Youth, and Senior Services. The report includes an affirmative recommendation for matters concerning city recreation, youth, and senior programs.

Pittsburgh City Council received a committee report from the Committee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology following its July 29, 2026 meeting. The report was advanced with an affirmative recommendation.

Pittsburgh City Council received and filed the July 29, 2026 report from the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs with an affirmative recommendation.

Pittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 to grant a 60-day extension for a liquor license transfer requested by Silver Ashes Hospitality Group, LLC at 728 Copeland Street. The license is moving from McCrossins Landing Pub LLC in Monongahela, pushing the decision deadline to September 29, 2026, with a public hearing scheduled for September 1, 2026.