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The amendment, moved by Councilman Jones, revised language on the fee schedule to state that the inspection fee “includes both rough and final inspections for a $100,” and clarified reinspection charges to allow one free reinspection with additional reinspection fees set at $100. Councilman Jones formally put the amendment on the floor, saying, “Yes. I would like to make a motion to amend bill 6 of 2025, for additional edits after the bill was introduced.” The council then voted to approve the amendment and later voted for final passage.

The ordinance as amended applies to the inspections described in the electrical code text read into the record and was presented to council after committee review by Public Safety Committee representatives and city staff. The committee had discussed whether city-provided inspections would lower owners’ costs compared with private options; Director Anne Montgomery (present to answer committee questions) told council the service would be “much cheaper” than private alternatives and that the initial ordinance covers residential inspections only, with commercial inspections to be considered at a later date.

Council voted unanimously to approve Bill 6 as amended. The clerk recorded six yays and zero nays, with Councilman Rodriguez excused.

Council members did not record a second for the amendment on the public record, and no amendments beyond the lines specified (lines 59–60 and 65–66 in the printed bill) were offered during the legislative session.

The ordinance will implement the inspection and reinspection fees described above; the effective date and implementation steps were not specified in the meeting record.

This action follows prior committee discussion on June 3, 2025, where the Public Safety Committee reviewed the proposed code change and asked about coverage for commercial businesses and resident need for city inspections.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Harrisburg City Council Legislative Session - 06/10/25","oneSentenceSummary","Council amended and unanimously adopted Bill 6 of 2025, changing the city electrical code to charge fees for certain residential electrical inspections; the amendment sets a $100 inspection fee covering rough and final inspections and establishes reinspection fees.","taxTitle","Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania","taxId",4675,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6698640,"Votes at a glance: Harrisburg council approves multiple infrastructure, budget and service items",1898,1057000,2955000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3802066-f484f53c88a7b611b6436daede7341a7&start=1057&end=2955","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3802066-f484f53c88a7b611b6436daede7341a7/thumbnail_1057000.jpg","/articles/6698640/Harrisburg/Dauphin/Pennsylvania/Votes-at-a-glance-Harrisburg-council-approves-multiple-infrastructure-budget-and-service-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6698640-fc33bc415107f2173ead9776fc02db7c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776186109&Signature=Ipo0RIyBLmR8jp7XrebqJh8CO7cSr4VTJyXqr48RIFzZzgGQMWKtC914AfxPEru4gQALKHHuWQThPznZY25DPVxDXd1oZJTLB9ry5LbamyNt7d6mPOhPFMtKbpAKTTcfWh~2tMkHh~MFd1HNMZmMX6glSXwT-yrKJAm-E-5Gx0ItqK4BSpGxHDEXuV9pqVVC5naEWt04ukBH70SUojmA8-Dgh5mKyf73nRm0UCd3hJXlASfouKZ-30zkS8ecSqBvCxs5sVURYCiU~Rxr8HCJty3pnCQU0QpauOIyXSnR21oE7Kfgemg3VYlhqsCQllrj7yw2LB47uzPDzGsJecaaAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harrisburg City Council took votes on several ordinances and resolutions during the legislative session. Below are the items, the outcome recorded in the session, and the key details provided in committee reports or on the floor.

- Bill 6 of 2025 — Ordinance amending Chapter 8-103 (electrical code): Passed (6–0, Rodriguez excused). Amended on the floor to set inspection and reinspection fees; full details and implementation procedures were discussed in Public Safety Committee and at final passage (see separate article for Bill 6).

- Bill 7 of 2025 — Ordinance amending Chapter 3-135 (vehicle removal/impounding): Passed (6–0, Rodriguez excused). Committee materials emphasized updated procurement and guaranteed response-time provisions (see separate article for Bill 7).

- Resolution 28 of 2025 — Approving the proposed 2025 budget reallocation: Passed 5–1 (Miss Daniels voted nay; Rodriguez excused). Schedule A would reallocate $75,000 to fund a training program partnership with TLC Work Based Training Program Inc. (linked to Resolution 37 committee discussion) and $45,000 for custodial supplies omitted from the budget; funds were to be moved from unused insurance premiums. The budget reallocation also included use of state reimbursement funds in Schedule B to fund the placement of buoys across the Dock Street Dam.

- Resolution 29 of 2025 — Authorizing submission of a U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application for up to $5,000,000 to improve safety and accessibility along Division Street: Passed unanimously (6–0, Rodriguez excused). Committee materials noted the grant requires a 20% local match to be funded from liquid fuels tax and general fund.

- Resolution 30 of 2025 — Authorizing the city to negotiate a reimbursement agreement with the Commonwealth to facilitate purchase and installation of waterway enhancements (buoys) for boater safety: Passed unanimously (6–0, Rodriguez excused). Committee discussion noted this is a companion to prior intergovernmental work with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and funding via PennDOT; public safety and tourism impacts were raised during questioning.

- Resolution 36 of 2025 — Approving disposal/sale of certain city-owned personal property (vehicles/equipment): Passed unanimously (6–0, Rodriguez excused). Committee emphasized public bidding opportunities and that a list of items would be publicly posted.

- Resolution 38 of 2025 — Renewed easement agreement with Harrisburg Cooling LLC for chilled-water infrastructure beneath public rights-of-way (commercial system): Passed unanimously (6–0, Rodriguez excused). Committee clarified the easement pertains to commercial properties and does not affect residential services.

- Resolution 39 of 2025 — Authorizing a professional services agreement with Kimley Horn & Associates for multimodal improvements along Walnut Street: Passed unanimously (6–0, Rodriguez excused). Committee materials cite a bike lane from Front to Fourth Street and ADA upgrades on Walnut and Chestnut corridors.

- Resolution 40 of 2025 — Authorizing a professional services agreement with Trans Associates Engineering Consultants for downtown traffic-signal retiming (Vision Zero action plan): Passed unanimously (6–0, Rodriguez excused). Committee emphasized this supports the city’s Vision 0 action plan to improve safety and traffic flow.

- Resolution 41 of 2025 — Authorizing professional services agreement with Conrad Siegel Inc. for actuarial review of the city’s health care program (payment capped at $20,000): Passed unanimously (6–0, Rodriguez excused). Committee discussed confidential data review and potential vendor changes associated with contractor evaluation.

- Resolutions moved to committee (no final vote this evening): Resolution 42 (tree inventory and urban forestry services, to Public Works Committee), Resolution 43 (lease with Harrisburg School District regarding Jackson Lick Pool, to Parks Committee), and Resolution 44 (access control agreement with Commonwealth / Dept. of General Services regarding Geiger Street, to Administration Committee).

Committee chairs and staff answered questions across the package; several items were described as part of the city’s Vision 0 safety plan or as companion steps to previously authorized intergovernmental agreements. The council recorded votes and next steps vary by item (some proceed to contracting and procurement, others move to committee for further review).","Council approved a package of ordinances and resolutions including budget reallocations, grant applications, waterway safety measures, professional services contracts for street and traffic improvements, and an actuarial review of city health benefits; one budget reallocation passed 5–1.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6698645,"Council approves $200,000 for Environmental Teen Core; program marks 10th year",918,3079000,3997000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3802066-f484f53c88a7b611b6436daede7341a7&start=3079&end=3997","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3802066-f484f53c88a7b611b6436daede7341a7/thumbnail_3079000.jpg","/articles/6698645/Harrisburg/Dauphin/Pennsylvania/Council-approves-200000-for-Environmental-Teen-Core-program-marks-10th-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6698645-37d3d8814e666ba04cfa13cddf98cebc/orig.mp4?Expires=1776186109&Signature=jdhLq2XECyY3ZjHPLxI3MPwpjrBWnn7SvzaMZCnrb7NAbmFAuprjVdPd1bXJLOXlMkD5Ma8Otccv9vALBqZmtJgVQZFmIUJG2elU5oRFrgkttmeeL5bniPxJCbLdANSRD~QtlKWjmF6NuaRTlgf~~npnZgpCM6q1ADvYu0s0hU5KC12PL5Bft8JUn1jjJDZ4OmT-EamfkEcbvflS5599TUu4V1sL1qPpiZpPGT-Sd2xUBM3C3QSho8O7M1meHT8~m3GdVmG53N58kbK3uLZiFyB7yZ24eBjFKjk~a7MM050PJhMb8y6WSL6jvHbUq6RfwDyGVS1NGn0W1KzTa2R9wA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harrisburg City Council voted to approve Resolution 45 of 2025, authorizing the city to negotiate and enter into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with the Harrisburg Housing Authority (HHA) to facilitate the award of $200,000 for the 2025 summer growth program known as the Environmental Teen Core (ETC). The resolution passed by voice vote recorded as five yays, zero nays, with Councilman Rodriguez excused and Councilwoman Daniels absent.

Marcus Williamson, executive director of the Harrisburg Housing Authority, and Clarence Watson, ETC program director, addressed council in support of the funding request. Williamson said the housing authority was “pleased to partner with the city” and committed to participating in efforts to enhance youth employment, character development and leadership training. Watson, the program director, described ETC’s history and community impact, noting the program’s decade-long track record and saying, “We average about over 200 applications a year.” He also described the program as a roughly six-week opportunity that provides employment and community-service experiences, and he offered examples of local businesses benefiting from steady weekday participation by students.

Council members from across the dais praised the program. Councilwoman Davis said she was “grateful” for the city’s investment; Vice President Green called ETC “an asset to the city.” Councilwoman Ross discussed a planned graffiti-removal crew idea — a proposed addition to ETC work that would pair students with Public Works to clean tagged surfaces and provide transferable job skills such as power washing.

The resolution authorizes city staff to negotiate the intergovernmental agreement and transfer the funds to HHA for ETC operations; specific contracting terms, deliverables, timelines for disbursement, and reporting requirements were not specified during the legislative session and will be subject to the forthcoming agreement.

Council then voted to suspend rules for discussion prior to the vote on the resolution; the final recorded vote on Resolution 45 was five yays, zero nays, with Councilwoman Daniels absent and Councilman Rodriguez excused.","Harrisburg City Council authorized a $200,000 intergovernmental award to the Harrisburg Housing Authority for the 2025 Environmental Teen Core (ETC) summer growth program; HHA and program leaders described the program’s community and workforce impacts during the meeting.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6698650,"Harrisburg lays out summer enrichment schedule; online sign-ups still open",324,569000,893000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3802066-f484f53c88a7b611b6436daede7341a7&start=569&end=893","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3802066-f484f53c88a7b611b6436daede7341a7/thumbnail_569000.jpg","/articles/6698650/Harrisburg/Dauphin/Pennsylvania/Harrisburg-lays-out-summer-enrichment-schedule-online-sign-ups-still-open","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6698650-f30eb6cf926b937035dbacc579ca539c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776186109&Signature=UmqlXcfd5ydbDbm8xPT7daMOqsFZ9LNwX7z9wb5iLZrRiXoUCGl1l3wANAfUPrhWP0NffY08iPvs1cmDTaxdijX5~n5yfoDeNMUU8J1fYGDzJtRdD4aSxOy~SlgtkmDjq0XalNMZYxJnbl7qVp9o9FqcUrZvG8HE-Hv9wJz6bIUqYx6gUHNqjQgGNaKWZq8BGSaCu0kBiN9sBbiobkB0bKV9I9PhDi5mE~DMglFB98j5fpFeJgc3HdQi929yZA80SCcahyPz1d7CwDm~XTRWtz8h~vO3ANX0WHAbW2yZu4gYBJkjCptWN4yI7IppbCT4ZTLCuAdp16ZGuu3ZEJGhaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Deputy Director Sasha Ross and Recreation Manager Kevin Sanders presented the city’s 2025 parks and recreation summer enrichment schedule during the legislative session.

Kevin Sanders summarized locations and timing: programs will use Fourth & Emerald, Reservoir Park, Sunshine Park, Cloverly, and Fifteenth & Vernon; daytime programming is scheduled Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning June 16 and running through Aug. 8 (field-trip days may change daily hours). An evening program at Reservoir Park is scheduled Monday through Thursday, June 16–Aug. 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sanders also described a tennis program relocated to John Harris Tennis Courts (weekday evenings for different age groups) and an “Art in the Park” series on Tuesday evenings from June 17–Aug. 5, 6–7 p.m. Lunch will be provided each day by the food bank, Sanders said.

On enrollment, Sanders advised residents to register via the city website (HarrisburgPA.gov) by creating an account in the recreation portal, selecting a location and completing required paperwork; staff emphasized families must check out at the rec desk when required. Councilmembers asked whether sign-ups were still open (Sanders confirmed they were) and whether nonresidents may enroll (Sanders said the program is traditionally for city residents though nonresidents have been enrolled on occasion). Councilman Jones asked about programming at Fourth and Dolphin; Sanders said there is no program at that location this year because the site lacks a pavilion required for feeding participants.

Sanders said the pool season is slated to start on June 17; staff reported adult admission at $4 and stated children and seniors were listed as $2, but age breakouts and some child-price detail were not specified on the record. The presentation and council Q&A focused on logistics and access rather than new policy changes.

Councilmembers thanked staff for the presentation and encouraged residents to register promptly.","Deputy Director Sasha Ross and Recreation Manager Kevin Sanders presented the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Enrichment 2025 summer enrichment offerings, locations, hours, and sign-up instructions; lunch will be provided and an evening program will run at Reservoir Park.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6698655,"Council updates towing and vehicle-impound procedures; new response-time language included",593,1795000,2388000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3802066-f484f53c88a7b611b6436daede7341a7&start=1795&end=2388","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3802066-f484f53c88a7b611b6436daede7341a7/thumbnail_1795000.jpg","/articles/6698655/Harrisburg/Dauphin/Pennsylvania/Council-updates-towing-and-vehicle-impound-procedures-new-response-time-language-included","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6698655-5e3db8866fd87c4a96445644db6482ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1776186109&Signature=B21iJsMjyKPErzqjBNx2gDymF886tQozVXpAHFcCpJg-0yatxtmkkIOJOFfXZPBTZ5DHTjC8rm6zhHxsscQx5VVrH~dt6R8kpMsSrPtTlsBg3MZypTxNxBqLBXjlIY-~jYlJzU0G0poK77Y1Z~1PrmRx9Ff~NMXosWwCGzbA9zE5bWIrMn-jxmQ25HKzn5IXNb7UF1bqlT~6wQvva9N3KLzKWAX6JATYsWJt3O-0KYWbTH0RdnJw8pAlCHg4D9h93pEC~GNRUwY~rsD-ID0KuTtpuy8r65Ck8V2nzETDkBYu~EGhG2CT0Juo38yXM19xwfmHz10QqIPo3o7YxF~-kA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harrisburg City Council approved Bill 7 of 2025, an ordinance amending Chapter 3-135 of the Codified Ordinances to codify the city process for selection and engagement of salvor and towing operations.

The ordinance was read into the record and adopted on final passage with a unanimous vote (6–0, Councilman Rodriguez excused). The Public Works Committee and subsequent written remarks provided additional context: Public Works Director Dave West and Deputy Police Commissioner Young described the update as intended to replace an outdated towing contract and improve response times. The committee report read into the public record noted that prior response times under the existing contract sometimes exceeded two hours; the revised provisions include a guaranteed 20-minute response time for basic and commercial tows, and the city solicitor clarified the ordinance requires contracting with at least two towing companies but does not cap the number that may be contracted.

Councilmember discussion during the legislative session was brief; no amendments were made on the floor. The clerk called the roll and recorded the unanimous vote in favor of final passage.","Bill 7 of 2025, amending Chapter 3-135 of Harrisburg's codified ordinances on vehicle removal and impounding, passed unanimously; committee materials cited a new guaranteed 20-minute response-time provision and clarified contracting with multiple tow companies.","actionData","errors"]

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