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Agenda — 47 items
- 1 STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
- 2 ROLL CALL
- 3 MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA
- 4 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 5 FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR
- 6 NEW PAPERS
- 7 Resolution amending Resolution 150 of 2025 authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or amendments thereto with Partners for Public Good so as to amend the scope of work such that the City may receive technical assistance toward review and optimization of existing procurement protocols and contracting policies at no cost to the City.
- 8 Resolution amending Resolution No. 273 of 2026 which authorized One Hundred Thirty-One (131) Open-End Professional Services Agreements with multiple vendors to provide on-call professional services as needed by the various Departments of the City of Pittsburgh, with each Agreement being at an amount not-to-exceed One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) annually for a Three (3) year term, by authorizing and additional Forty-Eight (48) Agreements for an updated total of One Hundred Seventy-Nine (179) Open-End Professional Service Agreements.
- 9 Resolution amending Resolution No. 272 of 2026 which authorized One Hundred Thirty-One (131) Open-End Professional Services Agreements with multiple vendors to provide on-call professional services as needed by the various Departments of the City of Pittsburgh, with each Agreement being at an amount not-to-exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) annually for a Three (3) year term, by authorizing an additional Forty-Eight (48) Agreements for an updated total of One Hundred Seventy-Nine (179) Open-End Professional Service Agreements.
- 10 Resolution authorizing the issuance of two (2) warrants with the total sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($85,000.00), over one year, in full and final settlement of litigation in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. (Executive Session held 9/29/26)
- 11 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Service Agreement or Agreements and Amendments thereto with Racunas Law Group, LLC for legal consultation services in connection with legal issues related to transportation and infrastructure, for an amount not-to-exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($25,000.00) over one (1) year. (Waiver of Competitive Process Received) (Executive Session held 9/29/26)
- 12 INVOICES INVOICES FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL The following departmental invoices not covered under a contract with the City shall be paid by the City Controller after the invoices have been approved by City Council at the October 7th, 2026 Standing Committees meeting. A completed standard form detailing the expenditures is attached to all of the below listed invoices. No payments will be made to any of the below listed vendors prior the approval of City Council. CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS/OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Pittsburgh Food Policy Council – sponsorship for Urban Farm Tour, D7 250.00 Black Political Empowerment Project – donation for Jazz event 10/19/26, D9 250.00 Black Political Empowerment Project – donation for Jazz event, 10/19/26, D5 150.00 Marian Kaellin – reimbursement for Mailchimp subscription, D3 28.35 Allegheny Fayette County Labor Council – Council table at annual banquet dinner 1,800.00 Khari Mosley – reimbursement for Garfield’s First Friday event 7/3/26, and Amber Sloan’s back to school backpack giveaway event 8/21/26, D9 433.05 DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION & PERFORMANCE County of Allegheny IT Dept - subscription for County real estate assessment portal 4.14 OFFICE OF THE CITY CONTROLLER The Hunt Group – pension check paper 4,993.30 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE New Pittsburgh Courier – advertisement for treasurer’s sale, 4/29/26 publication 2,258.90 New Pittsburgh Courier – advertisement for treasurer’s sale, 5/6/26 publication 1,893.92 New Pittsburgh Courier – advertisement for treasurer’s sale, 6/10/26 publication 2,375.46 New Pittsburgh Courier – advertisement for treasurer’s sale, 7/8/26 publication 2,066.15 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Rock N Rescue – rope pulley system 1,367.97 Penn Care Inc – sterile disposable gloves 1,030.70 Penn Care Inc – medical supplies 556.80 Rostraver/West Newton EMS – event coverage, Steelers game 9/13/26, Pitt games 9/12/26 & 9/17/26 3,466.68 Eastern Area PreHospital Services – event coverage, Steelers game 9/13/26, Pitt game 9/17/26 2,205.24 BUREAU OF POLICE ICOR Technology Inc – replacement batteries for bomb squad robot 3,252.00 Summit Fire & Security LLC – extinguisher inspection and service 583.00 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Dominion Elevator Inspection Services – elevator safety inspections 1,453.00 Professional Services Industries – asbestos and mold survey 960.00 Pennsylvania DEP Division of Storage Tanks – permit fee for generator storage tank 50.00 DEPARTMENT OF PARK & RECREATION Mike the Balloon Guy – face painter, Alphabet Trails & Tales 440.00 Pro Knitwear – staff and volunteer shirts, Alphabet Trails & Tales 2,628.00 Minuteman Printing Press – activity books & brochures, Alphabet Trails & Tales 4,998.98 John Chapman – reimbursement for event bottled water 6.38 Sheraden Senior Center Advisory Council – reimbursement for Spring Fling DJ 400.00 Recreonics Inc – swim station platforms for Learn to Swim classes 1,943.61 DEPARTMENT OF MOBILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE Towlift Inc – forklift maintenance and inspection 423.78 Towlift Inc – forklift repair 398.00 Biketek LLC – traffic shop e-bike and accessories 1,168.98
- 13 INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS To: The Honorable President and Members of Council From: Office of Management and Budget Date: 09/28/2026 Re: Intradepartmental transfer --- Dear President and Members of Council: Per Resolution 839 of 2025, which authorizes City Council to approve intradepartmental transfers throughout the 2026 Fiscal Year, the Office of Management and Budget would like to make the following transfer(s):--- Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Amount from: $63,395.00 from 220000.55101 (Insurance Premiums) Amount to: $63,395.00 to 220000.56151 (Operational Supplies) This transfer is to cover the costs of supplies for the remainder of the year. Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Fire Amount from: $3,250 from 250000.56151 (Operational Supplies) Amount to: $3,250 to 250000.57571 (Furniture and Fixtures) This transfer is to cover the costs of supplies for the remainder of the year. Department of Mobility & Infrastructure Amount from: $25,000 from 600000.53509 (Computer Maintenance) Amount to: $25,000 to 600000.56401 (Furniture and Fixtures) This transfer is to cover the costs of materials for the remainder of the year.
- 14 P-CARD APPROVALS
- 16 PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE, MR. COGHILL, CHAIR
- 17 NEW PAPERS
- 18 Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to accept a donation from Community Family Advocates in the amount of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED ($273,300.00) to support the City of Pittsburgh’s co-response and downtown policing programs.
- 19 PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE, MRS. SALINETRO, CHAIR
- 20 NEW PAPERS
- 21 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Davey Resource Group (DRG) on a tree inventory and appraisal project for the Ohio Riverfront Trail, at a City cost not to exceed Four Thousand Two Hundred and Ninety Dollars ($4,290.00) over a period of two (2) years.
- 22 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Davey Resource Group (DRG) on a tree inventory project for Arsenal Park, at a City cost not to exceed Seven Thousand Six Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($7,620.00) over a period of two (2) years.
- 23 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy (“PPC”), for the purpose of improving the entrances and gathering areas of Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park, at no cost to the City.
- 24 Resolution providing for a Supplemental Agreement or Agreements with KCI Technologies Inc. for costs associated with Final Design phase of the 28th Street Bridge project, and providing for the payment of costs thereof, not to exceed Two Million Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($2,320,581.14), an increase of Sixty-Two Thousand Fifty-Seven Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($62,057.28) from the previously executed agreement, reimbursable at 95%.
- 25 LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MR. WILSON, CHAIR
- 26 DEFERRED PAPERS
- 27 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 Block Grant Program, and the 2020 through 2025 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing various organizations by adjusting various line items funded by the Community Development Block Grant in Program Year 2020, and authorize subsequent Agreements.
- 27 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 Block Grant Program, and the 2020 through 2025 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing various organizations by adjusting various line items funded by the Community Development Block Grant in Program Year 2020, and authorize subsequent Agreements.
- 28 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 647 of 2020, effective December 23, 2020, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2021 Capital Budget and the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2021 through 2026 Capital Improvement Program,” so as to identify specific Public Service Grant projects in City Council District 7 and authorize a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh.
- 29 NEW PAPERS
- 30 Resolution amending Resolution No. 121 of 2019, approved February 19, 2019 and amended October 19, 2019, providing for the implementation of a Residential Sticker Parking Program Area “T” in the Beechview neighborhood to remove streets pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549, at no cost to the city.
- 31 Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and the Office of Management and Budget to apply for a grant from Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development’s Municipal Assistance Program to overhaul Pittsburgh’s zoning code and zoning map to remove restrictive barriers. The grant proposal includes an ask not to exceed ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($150,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose. The grant requires a match not to exceed ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($150,000.00) dollars to come from the City’s Operating Budget for a total project cost not to exceed THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($300,000.00) dollars.
- 32 Resolution amending resolution No. 870 of 2025, entitled “ Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)'s Local Share Account Statewide to provide funding to purchase a pumper fire truck. The grant proposal includes an ask of ONE MILLION ($1,000,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose,” to accept the grant, reduce the grant award amount and authorize necessary expenditures.
- 33 RECREATION, YOUTH, AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMITTEE, MRS. BARBARA WARWICK, CHAIR
- 34 SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
- 35 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Recreonics, in the amount of Five Thousand Eight Hundred Forth-Nine Dollars and Thirty-One Cents ($5,849.31), for the purpose of the purchase of Recycled Plastic Lifeguard chair w/side step - white - 2x for Homewood Park Pool; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof.
- 36 NEW PAPERS
- 37 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of City Planning to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts for the purpose of receiving grant funds from the Creative Communities Program in an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($100,000.00) dollars to hire an artist in residence consultant. The grant requires a match of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($100,000.00) dollars for a total project cost not to exceed TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND ($200,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
- 38 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the United States Soccer Foundation, Inc. for the purpose of receiving grant funds from the Soccer for Success Grant in the amount not to exceed FIFTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHT ($52,008.00) dollars for soccer programming.
- 39 INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE, ASSET MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR
- 40 NEW PAPERS
- 41 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Public Safety to appropriate funds under an applicable cooperative purchasing agreement or agreements with Locality Media dba First Due to procure scheduling software for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, at a total cost not to exceed One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand, Six Hundred Six Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($135,606.99) over three years.
- 42 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. MOSLEY, CHAIR
- 43 SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
- 44 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works for the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through the Department of Transportation (“PennDOT”), for Winter Maintenance Services provided by the City for PennDOT on designated state highways (state routes), including bridges and approaches, and subject to terms and conditions of an Agreement or Agreements, at a PennDOT cost not to exceed Five Million Ninety Four Thousand Nine Hundred Nineteen Dollars and Twenty Cents ($5,094,919.20) over a period of five (5) years.
- 45 NEW PAPERS
- 46 Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a liquor license, License No. R-2228, from TAVAP, INC., located at 333 Mansfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15242 to the Applicant, Adda Gelato, LLC, located at 2550-2554 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. (Needs to be held for a Public Hearing)
- 47 MOTIONS
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