Legislation

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contracts with the agencies listed on the attachment hereto for the provision of Pre-Admission Screening System Providing Options and Resources Today (PASSPORT) home care and assisted living services for older adults in Central Ohio for the period of July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of $86,516,252.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($86,516,252.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Southwest Area Commission Meeting Announcement Contact Name: Rebecca Deeds Contact Email Address: redeeds@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Westland Area Commission Meeting Announcement Contact Name: Olabisi Eddy Contact Email Address: oseddy@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachments to Lofts at 40 Long Limited Partnership to legally allow an underground vault and two canopies to extend into the public rights-of-way located on North Wall Street, West Long Street, and North Front Street. ($0.00)

To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road right-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to name said rights-of-way as Spring Street. ($0.00)

Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology for May 7, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 7, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for May 7, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Agency for the purpose of receiving grant funds in an amount not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED ($583,100) dollars to support the Auto Squad.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into an Agreement or Agreements with Von der haus Gill German Shepherds Inc., for the purchase of canines for the Bureau of Police, at a cost not to exceed THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($30,000.00) over three years.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into an Agreement or Agreements with Brawner Group K-9 Services LLC., for the purchase of canines for the Bureau of Police, at a cost not to exceed THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($30,000.00) over three years.

Resolution authorizing Council’s consent to an extension, pursuant to § 922.05.E of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances (the “Zoning Code”), of the deadline for Council to act on Council Bill #2024-1214.

Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 1300 Gardner Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, at no cost to the city.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the purpose of receiving grant funds from FY24 Community Project Funding in the amount not to exceed ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND AND TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-NINE ($1,666,279.00) dollars to construct the Field House in Homewood Park, specifically to fund the construction of the field house, amphitheater, and community gathering space.

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, or a related entity, for the sale of a to-be-subdivided portion of Block 25-S, Lot 112, in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (2829 Bedford Avenue - Council District No. 6), at no cost to the City.

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and The Pittsburgh Land Bank for the sale of Block 10-K, Lot 345, in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (McClarren Street - Council District No. 6), at no cost to the City.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into a two-year sponsorship agreement with Clearview Federal Credit Union for the 2025 and 2026 Gingerbread House Display and Tree Lighting Ceremony at no cost to the City.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to enter into an easement agreement or agreements with Duquesne Light Company for the installation and maintenance of one (1) pole and wires on and over City-owned parcel IDs 29-B-212 (ROMEO ST PITTSBURGH, PA 15213; Council District 3), 29-B-180 (ROMEO ST PITTSBURGH, PA 15213; Council District 3), 29-B-158 (BATES ST PITTSBURGH, PA 15213; Council District 3), and 29-B-157 (BATES ST PITTSBURGH, PA 15213; Council District 3) at no cost to the City.

Resolution informing Council of the appointment of Robert Columbus, as Assistant Director - Code Enforcement in the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections.

Communication from Jake Pawlak, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting to City Council the attached status update from the Grants Office for the week ended May 9, 2025.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant payable in favor of Dickie McCamey & Chilcote for one-time legal services rendered for an amount not to exceed TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THREE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY FIVE CENTS ($12,503.75) over one year. (Executive Session held 5/13/25)

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend A.B.A.T.E. for their efforts in teaching motorcycle safety and awareness; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 2025 to be “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month” in the City of Pittsburgh.

WHEREAS, it has been 15 years since Pennsylvania last raised its minimum wage to $7.25; and,

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Sue Cleary, former President of the 1199-J Hospital Workers Union.