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To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a fiscal agency grant agreement with Go Columbus Agriculture in support of South Side Family Farms; to authorize the expenditure of funds for the payment of reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; to repeal previously passed ordinance 1967-2026; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a sponsorship with Mosaic Exchange to provide upfront financial support for the Brave Space Leadership Conference; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,500.00)

To honor, recognize and celebrate Mikaela Black for improving the health and wellbeing of residents by growing the sport of tennis in the City of Columbus.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for Veeam Data Platform Advance Universal subscription; and to authorize an expenditure from the Department of Technology, Information Services operating fund. ($152,950.00)

To support Thrive Companies and its affiliates in their efforts to obtain Ohio Department of Development Brownfield Remediation Program grant funding for the former Buckeye Auto Parts auto salvage located at 2474 McKinley Avenue; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To support Northpoint Development and its affiliates in their efforts to obtain Ohio Department of Development Brownfield Remediation Program grant funding for 800 Frank Road ; and to declare an emergency. (0.00)

To support Scannell Properties Brownfield Remediation Program Grant Application at 1000 Joyce Avenue; and to declare an emergency.

To recognize September 13, 2026 as Recovery Sunday in the City of Columbus

To honor and celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Think Make Live Youth and recognize their impact on the youth of Columbus

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend “Chelsea Averell”; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday July, 28, 2026 to be “Chelsea Averell Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend “Serbian National Federation (SNF)” in celebrating their 125th Anniversary; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday July, 18, 2026 to be “Serbian National Federation Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

To repeal and replace Ordinance 1953-2026, passed June 22, 2026; to amend Section 371.02 of the Columbus City Codes to shift the Affordable Housing Trust’s (AHT) Hotel Motel and Short-Term Rental Excise Tax distribution to Experience Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To recognize the 36th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and to celebrate the launch of the Center 4 dis-ABILITY Empowerment’s 2027 dis-ABILITY Pride Campaign.

To recognize and celebrate Auto Boutique Ohio for their Invaluable partnership and support to the Westland Area Commission

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Ryan Lestitian; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday June 23, 2026 to be “Ryan Lestitian Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

To honor and recognize Raise Productions for its 40th Anniversary celebrating ministry, music, education, and community impact

To recognize and honor Cassaundra Patterson for her outstanding service and dedication to the community

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with A Kid Again, Inc. in support of Adventures for Columbus Families; to authorize the expenditure of $16,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($16,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advanced payment grant agreement with Engage GPC in support of their IGNITE Summer Camp youth development program; to authorize the reimbursement of qualifying expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of funds for the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the date of the passage of this ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

To honor and recognize Sam Orth on retirement from the City of Columbus

To amend Section 371.02 of the Columbus City Codes to shift the Affordable Housing Trust’s (AHT) Hotel-Motel and Short-Term Rental Excise Tax distribution to Experience Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with AVENEU in support of its Stabilization Project for food access; to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; to authorize the expenditure of $55,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($55,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Besa Community, Inc. in support of its 2026 Sector Building Initiative assisting volunteer efforts in the areas of neighborhood revitalization, emergency response and relief, and non-profit infrastructure and capacity building; to authorize an appropriation of $50,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $95,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($95,000.00)

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Henry DeLuca; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, June 18, 2026 to be “Henry DeLuca” in the City of Pittsburgh.

To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Patrice A. Palmer, 1962-2026

To honor and Recognize Shoreh Elhami on retirement

To honor and recognize the "Comin' Home" African American Holiday Festival

To honor, recognize and celebrate the Life of Tawnya Salyer

To proclaim June 21, 2026 "Ask Day" in Columbus

To honor and recognize Juneteenth On the Ave.as a vital cultural and educational event

Recognize and honor the life, service, and legacy of Kaitlyn Spahr.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Davis Star Camp of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Brookline Connection, Overbrook Historical Society, Brookline Together, Overbrook Community Council, Tree of Life Open Bible Church and members of the Brookline and Overbrook community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, June 6, 2026 to be “The David Camp of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Day’ in the City of Pittsburgh.

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with The Masters Preparatory Academy in support of their UBUNTU x SIMBA Leadership & Workforce Institute; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00) (Amended by ord. 2035-2026 passed on 6/29/2026 -LG)

To celebrate the 2026 Pride Month and Annual Pride Festival and March, “Until We’re All Free”

To Recognize Sole Classics on its 20th Anniversary

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Africentric Personal Development Shop, Incorporated (APDS) to provide resources for capacity building and community outreach; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Seven, Business Licensing, Article Nine, Amusement Businesses with a new Chapter, Chapter 774: Mechanical Amusement Devices Tax and Licenses.

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advanced payment grant agreement with Girls on the Run of Central Ohio, to provide operating support for teams in Columbus; and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($21,000.00)

To oppose the elimination of property taxes in Ohio as proposed by the Committee to Abolish Property Taxes.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and honor “UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA TWO PITTSBURGH (082-07-02)” for its outstanding volunteer service and unwavering commitment to the safety of Pittsburgh’s waterways and all who depend upon them; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh calls upon all residents to wear life jackets, take the necessary precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable boating season, and does hereby declare May 16-22, 2026 as SAFE BOATING WEEK in the City of Pittsburgh.

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven: Business Licensing, Article VII Service Businesses, adding a new Chapter 768: Short-Term Rental Housing.

Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Two: Fiscal, Article V: Special Funds, to add a new Chapter 239: Fleet Vehicle Fund, to create a Fleet Vehicle Fund to fully fund the City of Pittsburgh’s fleet needs, and establish the purposes for which monies in the Fund may be used.

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article V, Use Regulations; Chapter 911 Primary Uses; Chapter 912 Accessory Uses and Structures, to add Short-Term Rental use regulations. (Sent to the Planning Commission or a Report & Recommendation on 2/11/26) (Resent to the Planning Commission for a Report & Recommendation on 7/1/26)

Ordinance amending Pittsburgh City Code Chapter 604: Curfew; Section 604.09 Review.