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Committee approves $9.87 million amendment for City Steps project; city share capped at $46,000
Summary
Council committee approved Bill 4‑46 to amend a reimbursement agreement with PennDOT for the City Steps project, increasing the total reimbursable cost to $9,870,000 with 80% reimbursable and the city's municipal share capped at $46,000.
The public works and infrastructure committee voted May 13 to approve Bill 4‑46, which amends the city’s reimbursement agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the City Steps project.
The amendment increases the total not to exceed amount for preliminary engineering, final design and construction to $9,870,000 — a net increase of $7,220,000 from the previously executed agreement — with 80% of the costs reimbursable by PennDOT. The resolution states the municipal share of Commonwealth‑incurred costs will not exceed $46,000.
Why it matters: The City Steps project is a multi‑phase infrastructure program to repair and improve public stairways across Pittsburgh. While most construction costs are reimbursable under the amended agreement, the city will absorb a capped municipal expense. Council members recorded no extended debate before the committee gave an affirmative recommendation.
What was said: The bill was presented with its funding terms and passed on a motion; committee members voted "Aye." Staff did not report additional funding sources beyond the reimbursement terms in the resolution text.
Outcome: Bill 4‑46 received an affirmative recommendation and will proceed to the council for further consideration or implementation per the city's legislative process.
