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Committee votes at a glance: settlements, warrants and capital grants recommended; several items held for later review
Summary
Committees approved a series of settlement warrants, professional services agreements, grants and equipment purchases and recommended affirmative committee action on multiple bills. Several items were held for two weeks or for public hearing.
The standing committees considered and issued recommendations on a series of routine financial and capital items. The items below summarize committee actions and outcomes as recited on the record at the March 19, 2025 standing‑committee sessions; where the committee recorded an outcome it is shown.
Key committee recommendations and holds (committee actions recorded in meeting transcript):
- Bill 15‑72 — Resolution to accept $316,367 in full and final settlement related to Finland Street pedestrian bridge litigation: Motion to hold 2 weeks. Outcome: held for two weeks.
- Bill 15‑99 — Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant for expert legal services (Spillman, Thomas & Battle P LLC) not to exceed $65,662.52 over one year: Motion approved; committee issued an affirmative recommendation.
- Bill 16‑00 (recorded as 1,600/Bridal 1,600 in the transcript) — Warrant for settlement payment not to exceed $5,000 (Dominique DeCenzo / Max Petunia PC): Motion approved; affirmative recommendation.
- Bill 16‑o‑1 — Warrant in favor of West Banko Bank not to exceed $3,800 (settlement for property damage): Motion approved; affirmative recommendation.
- Bill 16‑o‑2 — Warrant in favor of Edward Torak not to exceed $6,250 (vehicle damage claim): Motion approved; affirmative recommendation.
- Bill 16‑o‑3 — Warrant in favor of Verizon Pennsylvania Inc. not to exceed $4,521.70 (claim for damaged utility pole): Motion approved; affirmative recommendation.
- Bill 16‑o‑4 — Amendment and extension of agreement with Frost Brown Todd LLC adding $50,000 (new total not to exceed $250,000) for legal assistance related to real estate and public finance: Motion approved; affirmative recommendation.
- Bill 16‑o‑6 and Bill 16‑o‑7 — Resolutions authorizing grant agreements with PennDOT (automated red‑light enforcement grant funds) to replace signal equipment at specified intersections (amounts not to exceed $335,981.88 and $647,049.45 respectively): Motions approved; affirmative recommendations.
- Bill 16‑o‑8 — License to construct and maintain a new permanent building foundation in the right of way at 1406 Fifth Avenue: Motion approved; affirmative recommendation.
- Bill 16‑o‑9 — Lease amendment/renewal (facilities maintenance division space at 1301 Beaver Avenue) extended through 03/31/2028: Motion approved; affirmative recommendation.
- Bill 16‑10 — Planning cooperation resolution (details in committee file): Motion approved; affirmative recommendation.
- Bill 16‑11 — Warrant for purchase of National Green Infrastructure Certification Program training (Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State) not to exceed $8,000: Motion approved after staff explanation of training purpose; affirmative recommendation.
- Bill 15‑98 — Warrant for sound‑screen purchase for Moore Park pickleball courts ($9,671.17): Motion approved after discussion; affirmative recommendation.
- Bill 15‑81 — Extension and funding increase for ERP consulting (software managed services) by $300,000 (amended total not to exceed $850,000 over 7 years): Motion approved with one abstention; affirmative recommendation.
- Bill 15‑86 — Purchase of interactive map software and support (Building I Inc.) not to exceed $20,000: Motion approved; affirmative recommendation.
- Bill 15‑87 — Grant agreement for a real‑time asset management technology platform (public safety) funded by a Department of Justice award: Motion approved; affirmative recommendation.
- Bill 15‑88 — Cooperation agreement transferring up to $80,000 to Equipment Leasing Authority for Park Ranger vehicles (DCED local share funds): Motion approved; affirmative recommendation.
- Bill 15‑89 — Cooperation agreement with Pittsburgh Regional Transit for post‑construction ownership and maintenance of steps on Downing Street: Motion to hold 2 weeks; outcome: held for two weeks.
Procedural notes: Most committee approvals were voice votes recorded as “Aye” on the record; committee chairs described several items as technical or administrative. Several items were explicitly held for further discussion or public hearing to allow additional review or public comment. The transcript record shows committee amendments, approvals and holds but in many cases does not include roll‑call tallies or named movers for motions; final council votes may appear on the full council agenda.
