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Committee gives preliminary approval to license city seal to Pittsburgh Steelers at no cost to city
Summary
Council committee recommended permitting the Pittsburgh Steelers LLC to use the city seal on official Steelers‑branded merchandise at no cost to the city; members asked follow‑up questions about maximizing city benefit.
The Finance and Law Committee gave an affirmative recommendation to Bill 14‑10, a resolution authorizing the mayor and the director of the Department of Finance to enter into a license agreement with Pittsburgh Steelers LLC permitting the use of the city seal on official Steelers‑branded merchandise at zero cost to the city.
Council members discussed whether the city could secure more favorable terms or additional benefits from the license. Councilwoman Kale Smith urged not to delay approval, noting the deal is being offered by a major city business and is occurring in other cities. Councilmember Coghill and Councilmember Gross expressed support and asked staff to provide any additional materials that were circulated, including apparel mockups shared by the city clerk.
The motion to approve the resolution was seconded and the committee recorded an affirmative recommendation by voice vote; no roll‑call numbers were recorded in the transcript.
