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An administration representative told the committee the issue arose after Dauphin County started a recertification program for 501(c)(3) properties and some churches missed the deadline, resulting in assessments for tax years they historically had been exempt. The staff overview said Luz y Esperanza Iglesia submitted its paperwork and the bill would retroactively forgive the 2023 taxes for that property. The administration further stated that other taxing bodies — Dauphin County and the school district — have approved similar forgiveness for the same property.

Council members asked no substantive questions. President Hill moved to add Bill 9 to the next legislative session agenda for a formal council vote.

No final vote on the ordinance was recorded in committee; the measure was forwarded to the legislative agenda for the next council meeting.

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The resolution before the committee would authorize the city to petition for and support the receiver and to “appropriate and expend city funds as necessary to stabilize, restore, and preserve the properties subject to reimbursement.” The law bureau told council members the court order had just been received and that the city would be fully reimbursed for any monies it spends related to the receivership.

Why it matters: Governor Square houses more than 200 units across several buildings and has been the subject of longstanding housing and safety concerns. The city has already advanced seed funding and faces decisions about ongoing cash flows, the pace and scope of repairs, and how to protect tenants during restoration.

Midtown Asset Consulting owner Justin Heinley, the court‑appointed receiver, told council he will pursue a three‑phase plan. “The global intention with the property is to ensure that we restore all 222 units to a code compliant condition,” Heinley said, adding that some buildings “are beyond condemned and may require demolition and reconstruction.” He described an initial six‑month phase focused on life safety, securing the property and preparing a full budget and restoration plan that will be submitted for judicial and city review. Heinley said he anticipates the work could take up to ten years.

Heinley said operational revenue will come from current rent collections and that Wynne (also transcribed as “Wing”) Residential is the HUD‑qualified property management firm currently collecting rent under existing contracts. “The current rent roll is $46,382, of which only about $39,000 was collected. Currently, there’s a balance of $838,000 in delinquency,” Heinley said. He added that the receiver has been granted access to accounting, bank accounts and property management software to perform a full reconciliation.

Vice President Green asked about the $250,000 the city has put forward from revenue recovery funds and about the receiver’s monthly fee schedule. Heinley confirmed the city contributed $250,000 as seed funding and said the receiver’s fees (as presented in the court documents) are planned to decline across phases; he said much larger capital will be required for full restoration. Heinley cited a prior early‑2020s financial analysis that estimated “upper‑teens of millions” for complete restoration and said grant funding and rent recovery would be pursued to cover capital costs.

Council members pressed Heinley on tenant protections, relocation and affordability. Heinley said HUD rules limit changes to tenant protections and that preserving existing tenants was “paramount” and a HUD requirement. He said the receiver will prioritize finding comparable units for displaced tenants when necessary and give current residents first opportunity to return to rehabilitated units.

Several members asked about transparency and oversight. President Hill said council should have time to review the new court order; she asked the law bureau and the solicitor to answer lingering questions. Hill said she would add Resolution 58 to the next legislative session agenda and suspend rules to allow additional discussion before a formal vote; she also said the resolution would remain in committee while members and counsel review the court order.

The law bureau told members the court order will be reviewed to identify which provisions match the city’s proposed stipulation and which were suggested by opposing counsel. The law bureau also confirmed the city will be reimbursed for expenses the city pays in connection with the receivership, and that repayment could be through rent collections, grants or eventually the sale of the property if other options are not available.

The committee did not take a final vote on the resolution; members requested time to read the court order and scheduled further questions and updates from the receiver at upcoming meetings.

Looking ahead: The receiver said he expects to present a clearer financial and restoration plan after the initial six‑month assessment. Council asked for regular updates and public meetings so tenants and the wider community can track progress.

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Resolution 54 of 02/2025 would authorize the city of Harrisburg to serve as the project sponsor for a PennDOT Transportation Alternatives set‑aside award of $1,435,400 originally made to the Capital Area Greenbelt Association (CAGA) for the Paxtang Parkway Trail Restoration Phase 3 project. Administration staff said CAGA requested the city to administer the grant because CAGA cannot administer the award through the state system. Interim business manager Sam Secosky told council the city would take over grant administration if council approves the resolution.

Scott Shepler, Parkway restoration program manager for CAGA, said the grant will pave the southern two‑thirds of the Parkway toward Paxtang and that an additional resolution on the committee agenda covers the first third. “The money’s in place, and we just need to execute at this point to finish up. I think the first third probably in 2026 and the final two thirds in 2027,” Shepler said. He added there is no local match required from the city for Resolution 54.

Separately, Resolution 49 of 02/2025 would accept an increased PennDOT award of $27,173 in Transportation Alternatives set‑aside funding for Paxtang Parkway; city project staff explained the adjustment covers higher than expected bid results and PennDOT will cover the difference.

City engineers and the law bureau said the city’s administrative role would be limited to grant administration and the execution of required agreements with PennDOT. Council members asked clarifying questions about match requirements and timing; staff confirmed there is no local match for these TASA awards.

The committee moved both resolutions to the next legislative session agenda for formal consideration and vote.

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Deputy Chief Young and Commissioner Carter appeared for the department and described the measure as a tool to address recurring juvenile‑related incidents in the downtown area and beyond. Young said a prior administrative order limited enforcement to a downtown zone and that the ordinance before council would change the hours for the entire city. He described recent deployments downtown that, in his view, reduced juvenile‑related incidents in that area.

The proposed amendment would define “after hours” as 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday–Thursday during the school year and 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday–Saturday during the school year, with all nights treated the same during summer vacation. The penalty section would make a violation a summary offense, with fines of $300 for a first offense, $500 for a second, and $1,000 for subsequent offenses in the same calendar year; in the court’s discretion penalties could be satisfied by community service.

Council members and community speakers raised concerns about enforcement, equity and unintended consequences. Members repeatedly asked how officers would identify age (distinguishing 17‑year‑olds from adults), how officers would respond when calls come in and whether the department has capacity to enforce a citywide change. Several council members urged non‑punitive alternatives: training credible messengers, adding diversion and mentorship programs, and strengthening youth services rather than relying primarily on fines.

Vice President Green and other council members asked staff to clarify operational details: how calls would be handled, whether officers would chase juveniles or seek to return them to guardians, how many officers are typically deployed for curfew calls, and how success would be measured (for example, fewer calls in a specific area). Deputy Chief Young said enforcement is complaint‑driven, that officers aim to resolve incidents through conversation and return juveniles home where possible, and that summary citations and community service options are intended as a last resort.

Several members asked that the item remain in committee for further review and for a plan that includes youth services and training for officers on interactions with minors. President Hill said she would keep the amendment in committee to allow council time and the law bureau to clarify language and implementation questions.

No formal vote on Bill 8 took place in committee; council requested additional information and suggested adding community‑based interventions to any enforcement plan.

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Resolution 50 of 2025 would authorize the submission of a Dauphin County local shared municipal grant application of up to $250,000 to renovate bedroom accommodations and bathroom facilities at Fire Station 1, 1820 North Sixth Street. Interim business manager Sam Secosky and Chief Interline explained the project; the chief described the improvements as much‑needed facility maintenance and said the department pursued the county gaming local share funds for capital improvements.

Council members asked whether the grant would cover the total project cost or require city funds; staff said there is no required local match for the Dauphin County local share grant but that projects commonly require the applicant to expend funds and then seek reimbursement from the county or request the county pay vendors directly. County practice can allow the county to pay vendors directly for liquidity reasons.

Resolution 51 of 2025 would ratify submission of a Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner Municipal Fire Department Capital Grant Program application and authorize the city to execute agreements related to an award of $83,475 to renovate bathroom facilities at Fire Station 2, 140 North Sixteenth Street. Committee members noted Harrisburg was one of seven departments in the Commonwealth awarded funding for capital projects this round.

Both resolutions were recommended to move to the council’s next legislative session for formal vote and execution of any resulting agreements.

","The council’s Budget & Finance and public safety committees heard two grant resolutions: Resolution 50 would authorize the city to submit a Dauphin County local shared municipal grant application for up to $250,000 toward renovations at Fire Station 1 (1820 N. Sixth St.). Resolution 51 would ratify an $83,475","actionData","errors"]

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