Legislation

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (“HACP”) for the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) to access HACP’s land for tree planting and trail establishment, at a City cost not to exceed One Dollar ($1.00) for the duration of the project.

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and GaiaScape LLC, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 50-F, Lots 147 and 148, in the 10th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Rosetta Street - Council District No. 9), at no cost to the City.

Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to accept a donation from Laborer’s District Council in the amount of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($300,000.00) dollars for the purchase and installation of scoreboards at fields used for youth sports in 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 Pirates Charities for the purpose of receiving grant funds in the amount not to exceed THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($300,000.00) dollars to provide upgrades to Youth Baseball and Softball Fields.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program to provide funding for the Emerald View Park Tree Implementation Project. The grant proposal includes an ask not to exceed TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($250,000.00) dollars with a match not to exceed TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($250,000.00) from the City of Pittsburgh’s Capital Budget for a total project cost not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program to provide funding for repaving a portion of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. The grant proposal includes an ask not to exceed TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($250,000.00) dollars with a match not to exceed TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($250,000.00) dollars from the City of Pittsburgh’s Capital Budget for a total project cost not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program to provide funding for the Renovation of Fort Pitt Park. The grant proposal includes an ask not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) dollars with a match not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) dollars from the City of Pittsburgh’s Capital Budget for a total project cost not to exceed ONE MILLION ($1,000,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the University of Pittsburgh for the purpose of receiving grant funds in an amount not to exceed FIVE MILLION ($5,000,000.00) dollars to be used for parks, capital improvements, URA Main Street Programs, public safety facilities, equipment, fleet or special initiatives.

Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. for costs associated with Construction Inspection and Contract Administration for the RAISE grant project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed One Million One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Thirty-Four Dollars and Eighty-Seven Cents ($1,116,034.87), reimbursable at eighty percent.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Joseph Knitz and their legal counsel, Bordas & Bordas, PLLC, for a single payment in 2026 in an amount not to exceed Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00), in full and final settlement of litigation filed in the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County, at No. GD 16-022882. (Executive Session held 4/16/26)

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Foster & Foster for payment for professional services rendered in the Act 111 Interest Arbitration between the City of Pittsburgh and the Fraternal Order of Police, for an amount not to exceed Seventeen Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars ($17,850.00) over one year. (Executive Session held 4/16/26)

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Sargent’s Court Reporting Service for legal transcript services for an amount not to exceed Eleven Thousand Seventy-Eight Dollars and Fifty Cents ($11,078.50) over one year. (Executive Session held 4/16/26)

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Ronald Talarico, Esq. for arbitration services for an amount not to exceed Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Six Dollars ($17,726.00) over one year. (Executive Session held 4/16/26)

Resolution appointing Mohammed Burny as a Member of the Ethics Hearing Board for a term to expire April 13, 2029.

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 April 10, 2026.

WHEREAS, this year marks the 21st anniversary of Pittsburgh's designation as a Tree City USA, a testament to our unwavering commitment to maintaining and enhancing our urban tree canopy; and,

WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Academy Class A Boys Basketball Team (the “Bulldogs”), has demonstrated exceptional dedication, teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the 2025-2026 season. The Bulldogs achievements include an overall 25-4 record (55-5 over the last two seasons), Class A Section 2 champions for the 2nd straight year, back-to-back WPIAL Class A championships, as well as PIAA runner-up; and

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Designating Area in Need of Redevelopment List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 452-458 Summer Avenue/Block 625/Lot 17/North Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-i, adopted on August 6, 2025, authorized and directed the Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation

BINGO AND RAFFLE LICENSES 1. Clinton Hill Community Action/BL-#1 2. Covenant House New Jersey Inc./RL-9

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving loan and escrow agreements for Green Infrastructure Sewer Project Amount to be Financed: $800,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bond/Notes through I-Bank Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PROJECT AGREEMENT TO BE EXECUTED BY THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ALL PURSUANT TO THE STATE FISCAL YEAR 2026 NEW JERSEY WATER BANK FINANCING PROGRAM FOR FUNDING THE CITY’S GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE SEWER SYSTEM PROJECT Additional Information: 100% Principal Forgiveness

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Sport Marititimo Murtoeense Date(s): June 12, 2026 Official Street Name(s): Clover Street and Van Buren Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Sport Maritimo Murtoense Sponsor: Council Member Michael Silva Additional Information:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII (TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 5 (PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY), ARTICLE 3.2 OF THE NEWARK CITY CODE TO BROADEN THE DEFINITION OF "COMMERCIAL VEHICLE" AND TO REGULATE THE PARKING OF CONSTRUCTION-RELATED VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Neighborhood Health Services Corporation Entity Address: 1700 Myrtle Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey 07063 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $298,229.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2029 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $141,335.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract year FY2027 is subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title I, Administrative, Article VII, Procedures, Chapter 174: Right-of-Way Accessibility Needs Inventory, by updating the Chapter number to 162B.