McKeesport public meetings in 2024

City Council

City Council will discuss the 2025 fiscal year appropriations, taxes, and employee compensation. The body is also considering contracts for pest control and portable restroom rentals.

• Bill #50: Ordinance for 2025 fiscal year appropriations, taxes, and official compensation
• Bill #49: Ordinance to waive taxes and claims on lots/blocks 463-A-11, 463-A-12, 464-H-120, and 464-H-119
• Bill #52: Resolution for 2025 portable restroom rental agreement with Just-Klean, Inc.
• Bill #53: Resolution for a one-year pest control contract with Pest B Gone
• Bill #51: Resolution establishing the 2025 and January 2026 meeting schedule

The McKeesport City Council unanimously approved the 2025 budget and tax levy, along with several resolutions including waiving tax claims on specific properties, establishing 2025 meeting dates, and entering contracts for portable restrooms, pest control, pension legal services, and a state grant application. All votes were 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Bill #49 waiving taxes and municipal claims on four properties (7-0)
• Approved Bill #50 fixing 2025 city official compensation and levying taxes (7-0)
• Approved Bill #51 establishing 2025 and January 2026 council meeting dates (7-0)
• Approved Bill #52 portable restroom rental agreement with Just-Klean, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Bill #53 pest control contract with Pest B Gone for one year (7-0)
• Approved Bill #54 legal services contract with Frank, Gale, Bailes, and Pocrass PC for pension funds (7-0)
• Approved Bill #55 requesting a state-wide Local Share Assessment Grant (7-0)

City Council

City Council will discuss the 2025 fiscal year appropriations, taxes, and employee compensation. The body is also considering ordinances regarding tax waivers for specific lots and contracts for city services.

• Bill #50: Ordinance for 2025 fiscal year taxes and appropriations
• Bill #49: Ordinance to waive taxes and claims on lots 463-A-11, 463-A-12, 464-H-120, and 464-H-119
• Bill #52: Resolution for 2025 portable restroom rental agreement with Just-Klean, Inc.
• Bill #53: Resolution for a one-year pest control contract with Pest B Gone
• Bill #51: Resolution establishing council meeting dates for 2025 and January 2026

City Council

McKeesport City Council will vote on four items of new business, including a three-year collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 205 for clerical workers, a reverse subdivision request by Duquesne Light at 200 Center Street, a cooperation agreement with the Allegheny Regional Asset District, and vendor agreements through SHACOG. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, mayor's report, and public comment.

• Three-year union contract with Teamsters Local 205 for clerical workers (2025-2027)
• Reverse subdivision request by Duquesne Light to combine lots 307-D-060 and 307-D-090 at 200 Center Street in I-U zoning district
• Cooperation and support agreement with Allegheny Regional Asset District
• Authorizing vendor agreements through South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG)

City Council

City Council will discuss a three-year employment contract for clerical workers represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 205. The body will also consider agreements with the Allegheny Regional Asset District and SHACOG, and a reverse subdivision request.

• Bill #48: Employment contract for clerical workers (Teamsters Local Union No. 205) from Jan 1, 2025, to Dec 31, 2027
• Bill #45: Reverse subdivision request for Duquesne Light Company at 200 Center Street
• Bill #46: Cooperation and support agreement with the Allegheny Regional Asset District
• Bill #47: Agreements with selected vendors via the South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG)

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider several new business items at its regular meeting, including an ordinance amending the administrative code regarding federal procurement guidelines and resolutions to extend agreements with three vendors. A notable action is a grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for $59,220 to purchase rescue tools for the fire department. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approval of previous minutes and reports.

• Bill #44: Resolution to accept a $59,220 grant from PA DCED for fire department rescue tools
• Bill #40: Ordinance to amend administrative code for federal procurement compliance
• Bill #41: Resolution to extend Hadfield Elevator agreement for one year
• Bill #42: Resolution to extend Phoenix Benefits Group agreement for one year
• Bill #43: Resolution to extend Meter Feeder, Inc. agreement for one year

City Council

The council will vote on extending agreements with Hadfield Elevator, Phoenix Benefits Group, and Meter Feeder for one year each. An ordinance amending the administrative code to enforce federal procurement guidelines is up for discussion. The main new business is a $59,220 grant from the state for rescue tools for the McKeesport Fire Department.

• Bill 44: $59,220 grant agreement with Pennsylvania DCED for fire department rescue tools
• Bill 40: ordinance amending administrative code on federal procurement compliance
• Bill 41: one-year extension of contract with Hadfield Elevator
• Bill 42: one-year extension of contract with Phoenix Benefits Group
• Bill 43: one-year extension of contract with Meter Feeder, Inc.

City Council

The council will consider extending the Comcast cable franchise, awarding a $119,500 demolition contract to Betters Company, and applying for $550,000 in grants for City Hall elevator modernization and a cultural project. Other items include amending the disorderly houses ordinance and establishing new tax collection procedures.

• Extending franchise agreement with Comcast Cable Communications (Bill #30)
• Awarding $119,500 demolition contract to Betters Company for McKeesport Rising project (Bill #34)
• Amending disorderly houses ordinance (Bill #32)
• Authorizing application for $300,000 grant for City Hall elevator modernization (Bill #37)
• Approving reverse subdivision at 721 Monterey Street to combine lots (Bill #31)

The McKeesport City Council held a public hearing and work session on September 4, 2024, introducing several bills, including an updated Disorderly Houses ordinance (Bill No. 32) with increased fines, a demolition project bid award, and a contract with Keystone Collections for delinquent tax collection. No final votes were taken; all bills were introduced for future consideration.

• Introduced Bill No. 32, updating Disorderly Houses ordinance with fines up to $1,000
• Introduced Bill No. 34, awarding demolition bid to Betters Company for $119,500
• Introduced Bill No. 36, appointing Kratzenberg & Associates as delinquent tax collector
• Introduced Bill No. 30, extending Comcast franchise agreement
• Introduced Bill No. 33, authorizing sub-recipient agreements for EPA grant
• Introduced Bill No. 37, applying for $300,000 elevator modernization grant
• Introduced Bill No. 38, requesting $250,000 for cultural/educational sector project
• Introduced Bill No. 39, amending personnel policy for procurement violations

City Council

McKeesport City Council's regular meeting includes several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include awarding a $119,500 demolition contract, applying for grants totaling $550,000, extending Comcast's franchise, and replacing the disorderly houses ordinance. The council will also consider a reverse subdivision and changes to tax collection and personnel policy.

• Awarding Betters Company $119,500 for McKeesport Rising 2022 Act 152 Demolition Project
• Authorizing application for $300,000 Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund grant for City Hall elevator modernization
• Authorizing request for $250,000 in Act 152 funds from ALLEGENY COUNTY for Cultural and Educational Sector Enhancement
• Extending franchise agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
• Replacing the 1967 "Disorderly Houses" ordinance with a new one

McKeesport City Council unanimously approved all 11 bills on the agenda, including a Comcast cable franchise extension, a $119,500 demolition contract with The Betters Company, and a resolution to apply for a $300,000 grant for City Hall elevator modernization. The council also approved a reverse subdivision request, an ordinance updating disorderly house regulations, and measures related to delinquent tax collection. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes of July 3, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Approved resolution designating Oct 1-12, 2024 as Radical Days (7-0)
• Approved Comcast cable franchise extension (7-0)
• Approved reverse subdivision for 721 Monterey St (7-0)
• Approved ordinance replacing Disorderly Houses ordinance #2398 (7-0)
• Approved sub-recipient agreements for EPA award #95337601 (7-0)
• Awarded $119,500 demolition contract to The Betters Company (7-0)
• Approved ordinance on attorney's costs for delinquent tax collection (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several land use applications, including a subdivision by Christy Park United Methodist Church. They will also consider a conditional use request for a personal care home on Wilson Street and the filing of an annual housing action plan.

• Subdivision of parcel 464-B-56
• Personal care home request for 1318 Wilson Street
• Tax waiver ordinance for Lot and Block 464-C-48
• Appointment of a consultant for the EPA Environmental Justice Grant
• Approval of the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan for HUD funding

City Council

The City Council will consider several land use applications, including a subdivision request from Christy Park United Methodist Church. The agenda also includes a conditional use request for a personal care home on Wilson Street and the filing of a federal annual action plan.

• Ordinance to waive taxes and claims on Lot and Block 464-C-48
• Subdivision request from Christy Park United Methodist Church
• Conditional use request for a personal care home at 1318 Wilson Street
• Appointment of a consultant for the EPA Environmental Justice Grant
• Approval of the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan for HUD funding

City Council

The McKeesport City Council is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions. These include a contract for roof repairs at the Tube City Center and a proposal to prohibit anonymous Right to Know requests. The council will also consider agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation regarding two ramp projects.

• Agreement with Triangle Roofing, Inc. for Tube City Center roof replacement
• Ordinance to vacate 3,258.3 square feet of Dewmyer Alley in the Eighth Ward
• Ordinance prohibiting anonymous Right to Know requests
• Agreements with PA Department of Transportation for Ramp No. 1 and Ramp No. 2 projects

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions. Proposed actions include authorizing a contract for roof replacement at Tube City Center and executing agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for Ramp No. 1 and Ramp No. 2 projects. The council will also review an ordinance regarding Right to Know requests and the vacation of part of Dewmyer Alley.

• Roof replacement at Tube City Center via Triangle Roofing, Inc.
• Ordinance to vacate 3,258.3 square feet of Dewmyer Alley in the Eighth Ward
• Prohibiting anonymous Right to Know requests
• PennDOT agreements for Ramp No. 1 Project
• PennDOT agreements for Ramp No. 2 Project

City Council

McKeesport City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 1, 2024, with new business items including resolutions to authorize contracts for fireworks displays and asphalt sealing services. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, communications, mayor's report, and public comment.

• Resolution authorizing agreement with Ace Pyro, LLC for fireworks at Renziehausen Park on July 4, August 13, and September 2
• Ordinance approving codification of certain ordinances into the City's code
• Resolution authorizing agreement with E&J Asphalt Seal Coating, LLC for 2024 asphalt sealing services

City Council

McKeesport City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine items: approving prior minutes, hearing reports, and considering three new bills. The main actions are authorizing contracts for fireworks displays at Renziehausen Park and asphalt sealing services, plus an ordinance to update the city's codified ordinances.

• Resolution authorizing agreement with Ace Pyro, LLC for fireworks at Renziehausen Park on July 4, August 13, and September 2
• Ordinance approving edits to the Codified Ordinances of McKeesport
• Resolution authorizing agreement with E&J Asphalt Seal Coating, LLC for 2024 asphalt sealing

City Council

McKeesport City Council's regular meeting on April 3, 2024, includes several resolutions and ordinances for consideration. Key items include a one-year weed and vegetation control contract with Kraken Chemicals, two reverse subdivision requests, and fee increases for ballfield rentals and no-lien letters. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and a proclamation for Fair Housing Month.

• Contract with Kraken Chemicals for weed & vegetation control, one-year term
• Reverse subdivision request by Anna Pedos, 229 Wainwright Drive, combining lots in R-1 district
• Reverse subdivision request by Timothy Taylor, 3725 Walnut Street, combining lots in C-3 district
• Ordinance to increase ballfield rental fees
• Ordinance to increase no-lien letter fees

City Council

McKeesport City Council's regular meeting on April 3, 2024, includes several resolutions and ordinances for a vote. Key items include a one-year weed control contract with Kraken Chemicals, fee increases for ballfield rentals and no-lien letters, and two reverse subdivision requests to combine lots. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and proclamations.

• Contract with Kraken Chemicals for weed & vegetation control, one-year term
• Reverse subdivision request by Anna Pedos, 229 Wainwright Drive, combining lots 463-M-031 & 463-M-025
• Reverse subdivision request by Timothy Taylor, 3725 Walnut Street, combining lots 555-C-395 & 555-C-389
• Ordinance to increase ballfield rental fees
• Ordinance to increase fee for no-lien letters

City Council

McKeesport City Council is holding its regular meeting, primarily to consider one new business item: a resolution authorizing the transfer of a city-owned lot at 901 Ravine Street to the LaRosa Youth Development Foundation. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as approval of minutes, reports, and public comment.

• Resolution to transfer Lot & Block 307-S-106 at 901 Ravine Street to the LaRosa Youth Development Foundation

City Council

The McKeesport City Council is holding its regular meeting, where the main item of new business is a resolution to transfer a city-owned lot at 901 Ravine Street to the LaRosa Youth Development Foundation. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as approval of minutes, reports, and public comment.

• Resolution authorizing transfer of Lot & Block 307-S-106 at 901 Ravine Street to LaRosa Youth Development Foundation

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider three new business items: a resolution to contract with Building Inspection Underwriters for one year of building inspection and enforcement services, a conditional use request from Nicholas Kasyn dba Kasyn Cycle Worx for 101 Fifth Avenue in a C-3 zoning district, and an ordinance amending the Civil Service Commission's rules for police hiring and promotions. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes, a mayor's report, and public comment.

• Resolution to engage Building Inspection Underwriters for building inspection and enforcement services for up to one year
• Conditional use request from Nicholas Kasyn dba Kasyn Cycle Worx for 101 Fifth Avenue (Lot & Block 308-M-295) in C-3 zoning district
• Ordinance amending Civil Service Commission rules for police hiring and promotions

City Council

The McKeesport City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 7, 2024. They will vote on three new business items: a resolution to hire Building Inspection Underwriters for one year of building inspection and enforcement services, a conditional use request for a business at 101 Fifth Avenue, and an ordinance amending the Civil Service Commission's rules for police hiring and promotions.

• Resolution to contract Building Inspection Underwriters for building inspection and enforcement services (1-year term)
• Conditional use request by Nicholas Kasyn dba Kasyn Cycle Worx for 101 Fifth Avenue (C-3 zoning district)
• Ordinance amending Civil Service Commission rules for police hiring and promotions

City Council

The McKeesport City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 3, 2024. The main items are three resolutions: appointing Annette James as city clerk for a two-year term, authorizing an agreement for the 2024 portable restroom rental program, and authorizing an agreement for the Jacob Woll Pavilion restoration project. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, a mayor's report, and public comment.

• Resolution appointing Annette James as City Clerk for a two-year term
• Resolution authorizing agreement for 2024 portable restroom rental program
• Resolution authorizing agreement for Jacob Woll Pavilion restoration project

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 3, 2024, to consider three resolutions: appointing Annette James as city clerk for a two-year term, authorizing an agreement for the 2024 portable restroom rental program, and authorizing an agreement for the Jacob Woll Pavilion restoration project. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a mayor's report, and public comment.

• Resolution appointing Annette James as city clerk for a two-year term
• Resolution authorizing agreement for 2024 portable restroom rental program
• Resolution authorizing agreement for Jacob Woll Pavilion restoration project