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Harrisburg council approves three resolutions unanimously, advances several items to committee
Summary
Council passed Resolution 16 (lease with PennDOT for greenbelt parking under I‑83), Resolution 18 (second 2026 budget reallocation including AFSCME contract ratification adjustments) and Resolution 19 (appointment to the Architectural Review Board) each by a 7–0 vote; Bill 5 received a first reading and several other resolutions were referred to committees.
Harrisburg City Council voted unanimously on three resolutions during its March 24 legislative session and moved several other items to committee.
Clerk Mister Humphrey read Bill 5 of 2026, an ordinance for giving and discharging 2024 and 2025 city real‑estate taxes (including interest, penalties and costs) for certain historically tax‑exempt properties; the bill was referred to the administration committee for further review (first reading only).
Resolution 16 of 2026, described by the administration committee as a lease agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for a portion of right‑of‑way under the South Bridge of I‑83 to be used for parking and lighting improvements on the Capital Area Greenbelt, passed by a vote of 7 yeas to 0 nays. Clerk Humphrey recorded individual yes votes from Miss Davis, Miss Green, Mister Jones, Mister Lawson, Miss Rawls, Mister Rodriguez and Miss Hill.
Resolution 18 of 2026, the second proposed 2026 budget reallocation, also passed unanimously (7–0). The budget report attached two exhibits: Exhibit A summarized the ratification of an AFSCME contract that increased total approved payroll by about $800,000 after ratification; Exhibit B authorized moving $500,000 within the capital projects fund (from equipment to buildings and structures) for the pavilion and reservoir park project and a $43,000 transfer within park maintenance lines.
Resolution 19 of 2026, appointing Catherine O'Flaherty to the Harrisburg Architectural Review Board, was approved 7–0 after members noted Ms. O'Flaherty had made materials available and offered to answer questions via email.
Other matters: Resolution 20 (a land development plan for 1171 South Cameron Street submitted by Storage 5 Harrisburg LLC) was moved to the community and economic development committee; Resolution 21 (authorizing a DCNR grant application with the Capital Area Greenbelt Association for up to $100,000) was referred to the parks, recreation and enrichment committee; Resolution 22 (authorizing negotiation with McCormick Law Firm for professional services to review the city's business privilege and mercantile tax ordinance) was sent to the administration committee.
Minutes for the March 10, 2026 legislative session were approved without revision.
The council adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
