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Glassport updates land bank list and says it applied for $1 million state grant; rep. secured $850,000 for borough building work
Summary
The borough reported multiple properties listed in its land bank, said it submitted a $1 million Local Share Account grant application, and noted state Representative Nick Pisciottano secured $850,000 for continued renovations to the borough building.
Glassport Borough Manager Elaina Skiba told council on Nov. 19 that multiple properties are listed in the borough’s land bank and that the borough submitted a $1 million state grant application to the Local Share Account Fund.
Skiba listed properties currently being listed (435 Iowa Ave.; 310 N. Monongahela Ave.; 316 5th St.; 626 Ohio Ave.) and properties acquired at sheriff sale (401 Euclid Ave.) as well as several parcels awaiting sheriff sale. She stated that "a state grant application for $1 million was submitted for funds from the Local Share Account Fund" and thanked State Representative Nick Pisciottano, saying he "was able to secure us $850,000 for continued renovations and updates to our new building." The minutes record that the borough submitted the application and that Representative Pisciottano helped secure $850,000 but do not provide the grant award status or timeline beyond the manager's remarks.
The borough also moved forward on vacant-property recoveries: Solicitor Falco Muscante presented resolutions to convey two parcels (Parcel No. 558-H-055 and Parcel No. 558-H-049) to Harold Case through the Vacant Property Recovery Program; both resolutions were adopted unanimously (Yes 6, No 0, Absent 1).
Why it matters: Land-bank activity and grant funding affect property reuse, blight remediation and borough facilities. The $1 million application and the $850,000 referenced for borough building work suggest potential capital investment, but the minutes do not show a finalized grant award or contract details.
What’s next: The minutes list properties and show resolutions approving conveyance; the borough did not include timelines for renovations or details of how recovered properties will be used. Further documentation or subsequent council records may clarify award status and project plans.
