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Pittsburgh council passes a slate of resolutions and grant agreements; committee bills receive final approval
Summary
City Council approved multiple committee reports and resolutions on April 8, 2025, including grant applications, easements, settlements and project funding adjustments; votes were unanimous where recorded.
Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday advanced and in many cases finally passed a series of committee bills and resolutions covering grants, easements, settlements and capital budget amendments. Several measures passed with unanimous recorded votes.
Key votes and actions at a glance:
- Bill 17-03 (assault kit grant): Council authorized the mayor and directors to enter agreements with Allegheny County to accept up to $37,000 from a 2023 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative grant to support overtime for Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives, to furnish a soft interview room and to fund approved training. Presented by Councilman Coghill; passed on final action (recorded vote: 9–0).
- Bill 17-23 (Duquesne Light easement): Resolution authorizing easement agreements with Duquesne Light Company and Pittsburgh Water to allow DLC assets (poles, anchors, overhead wires) and vegetation/landscaping work on city property at no cost to the city. Presented by Councilwoman Gross; waived to appear on the standing committee agenda and advanced to committee.
- Sewage and sanitary agreements (Bills 17-04, 17-05, 17-06): Council adopted plan revisions to the city's official sewage facilities plan for specific parcels (296 McKee Place…
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