McKeesport public meetings in 2025

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider ordinances to adjust business license fees, increase metered parking rates, and levy taxes for the 2026 fiscal year. The body will also approve resolutions for the 2026 meeting schedule, garbage collection option year, and contracts with Just-Klean, Inc. and Pest B Gone.

• Ordinance to move business license fee due date from May 15 to February 1
• Ordinance to increase metered parking fees
• Resolution to authorize 2026 portable restroom rental with Just-Klean, Inc.
• Resolution to authorize pest control contract with Pest B Gone
• Resolution to approve conditional use for convenience store at 2622 Bowman Avenue

City Council

City Council will discuss the 2026 fiscal year appropriations and taxes. The body is also considering changes to business license due dates and parking meter fees.

• Bill #61: Appropriations and taxes for fiscal year 2026
• Bill #67: Ordinance to increase fees for all metered parking spots
• Bill #68: Conditional use request for a convenience store at 2622 Bowman Avenue
• Bill #60: Moving business license fee and tax due date from May 15 to February 1
• Bill #64: Option year for garbage, rubbish, and recycling collection

City Council

City Council will discuss several resolutions to apply for state and county grants for local projects. The body is also considering contracts for electricity and software, as well as the identification of blighted properties.

• Bill #53: $400,000 grant application for Spring Street Connection Project
• Bill #54: $250,000 grant application for Renziehausen Park tennis court and trails
• Bill #55: $400,000 grant application for Neighborhood Preservation Project
• Bill #56: $250,000 Act 152 funds application for demolition
• Bill #40: Identification of blighted properties under the Urban Redevelopment Law

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider several resolutions, including appointing members to the Housing Authority and authorizing applications for state grants. Grants sought total $1.05 million for projects such as the Spring Street Connection ($400,000), Renziehausen Park tennis court and trails ($250,000), and a Neighborhood Preservation project ($400,000), plus $250,000 Act 152 funds for demolition. The Council will also approve contracts for electricity supply with Interstate Gas Supply, LLC and for document‑assembly software with Velocita Docs. A resolution to identify blighted properties under the Urban Redevelopment Law will be adopted.

• Resolution appointing members to the McKeesport Housing Authority (Bill #52)
• Authorization to apply for a $400,000 Commonwealth grant for the Spring Street Connection Project (Bill #53)
• Authorization to apply for a $250,000 Commonwealth grant for the Renziehausen Park tennis court and trails project (Bill #54)
• Authorization to enter a contract with Interstate Gas Supply, LLC for electricity provision (Bill #57)
• Resolution declaring blighted properties per the Urban Redevelopment Law (Bill #40)

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider several resolutions, including approving a conditional use request for a private club at 312 Ringold Street, awarding the bid for Phase 4 of the CD Street Improvements Project to El Grande Industries for up to $619,540.50, and authorizing applications for two RAAC matching fund grants of $500,000 and $200,000. Additional items include extending existing service agreements for one year each and amending pension‑plan ordinances.

• Resolution to approve a conditional use request for Noise Makers MC at 312 Ringold Street (C‑2 zoning)
• Resolution to award the CD Street Improvements Project – Phase 4 contract to El Grande Industries, not to exceed $619,540.50
• Resolution to apply for a $500,000 RAAC matching grant for the Spring Street Connector Project
• Resolution to apply for a $200,000 RAAC matching grant for the Renziehausen Park Bandshell Improvements Project
• Resolution to enter a three‑year contract with DataMatrix Systems, Inc.

The council approved a $619,540.50 contract with El Grande Industries for Phase 4 of the McKeesport CD Street Improvements Project. It also approved extensions of existing agreements with Hadfield Elevator, Phoenix Benefits Group, and Meter Feeder, each for one additional year. The council authorized applications for two RAAC matching‑fund grants totaling $700,000 and appointed a deputy tax collector. All approvals passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Removed Bill #38 (conditional use request for Noise Makers MC) – approved 7‑0
• Approved Bill #41 – $619,540.50 street improvements contract with El Grande Industries (7‑0)
• Approved Bill #42 – extend Hadfield Elevator agreement for one year (7‑0)
• Approved Bill #43 – extend Phoenix Benefits Group agreement for one year (7‑0)
• Approved Bill #44 – extend Meter Feeder agreement for one year (7‑0)
• Approved Bill #45 – apply for $500,000 RAAC grant for Spring Street Connector (7‑0)
• Approved Bill #46 – apply for $200,000 RAAC grant for Renziehausen Park Bandshell (7‑0)
• Approved Bill #51 – appoint Kratzenberg & Associates as deputy tax collector (7‑0)

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider approving a street construction contract, extending service agreements, and amending pension and tax collection ordinances.

• Awarding $619,540.50 contract for McKeesport CD Street Improvements Phase 4
• Extending service agreements with Hadfield Elevator, Phoenix Benefits Group, and Meter Feeder
• Applying for $500,000 RAAC grant for Spring Street Connector project
• Applying for $200,000 RAAC grant for Renziehausen Park Bandshell improvements
• Amending pension plans and appointing a new deputy tax collector

The work session read five proposed bills covering a procurement policy amendment, extensions for elevator inspections, pension actuarial services, mobile parking payments, and a $59,220 fire‑department grant. No council members asked questions and no votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting also included reports on library programs, community events, and a presentation of the Walk, Bike, Ride study corridors.

Pension Board Meetings

The McKeesport Police Pension Board will hold a special meeting to consider terminating the pension plan for participant Christopher Halaszynski. The meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2025, at 10:30 AM.

• Consideration of termination of pension plan for Christopher Halaszynski
• Public comment period scheduled
• Special meeting at 201 Lysle Boulevard

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will hold a public hearing to consider two amended ordinances increasing fees and fines. The first ordinance raises the fee for removing vehicle immobilization devices due to unpaid parking violations. The second ordinance increases the fine for failing to remove animal feces as required by existing law.

• Amend Ordinance #88-018 to increase fee for removal of vehicle immobilization devices
• Amend Ordinance #2486 to increase fine for failure to remove animal feces
• Public hearing scheduled for September 3, 2025, at 6:15 PM in Council Chambers

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will meet on September 3, 2025, to decide on conditional use requests for a self-storage facility and a private club, as well as amendments to vehicle immobilization and animal feces ordinances. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and communications.

• Conditional use approval for self-storage units at 2225 Fifth Avenue (Bill #30)
• Designation of October 1–12, 2025 as Radical Days (Bill #37)
• Conditional use approval for private club at 312 Ringold Street (Bill #38)
• Increase fee for vehicle immobilization device removal (Bill #39)
• Increase fine for failure to remove animal feces (Bill #40)

City Council

The City Council will vote on resolutions to approve conditional use requests for a self-storage facility and a private club, and ordinances to increase fines for parking violations and animal waste removal.

• Conditional use request for self-storage units at 2225 Fifth Avenue
• Conditional use request for a private club at 312 Ringold Street
• Ordinance to increase fine for failure to remove animal feces
• Ordinance to increase fee for removing vehicle immobilization devices
• Designating October 1-12, 2025 as Radical Days

City Council

City Council will vote on two conditional use requests for businesses and a demolition contract. The body is also reviewing updates to the police retirement system and community development funding plans.

• Bill #35: Demolition/clearance bid for Betters Company, Inc. not to exceed $319,500.00
• Bill #30: Conditional use request for self-storage units at 2225 Fifth Avenue
• Bill #31: Conditional use request for a health & fitness facility at 524 West Fifth Avenue
• Bill #32: Ordinance to amend the police officers retirement system to conform to collective bargaining agreements
• Bill #33: Filing of the five-year consolidated plan and FY 2025 annual action plan for housing and community development funding

The McKeesport City Council approved the minutes from the June 4 meeting. It also approved six separate resolutions, including conditional‑use requests for a self‑storage facility and a health‑and‑fitness center, amendments to the police pension plan, the five‑year consolidated housing plan, an amendment to the FY 2024 CDBG program, and a demolition contract not to exceed $319,500. All items passed with a 7‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved June 4 meeting minutes – 7 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Bill #30 – conditional use for Best Cars, LLC self‑storage units (C‑3 zone) – 7 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Bill #31 – conditional use for Jessica McCauley health & fitness facility (C‑4 zone) – 7 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Bill #32 – amendment to police officers’ retirement system to match current collective bargaining agreements – 7 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Bill #33 – filing of the five‑year consolidated plan and FY 2025 annual action plan under the Housing and Community Development Act – 7 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Bill #34 – amendment to the FY 2024 CDBG program – 7 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved Bill #35 – award demolition/clearance bid to Betters Company, Inc., up to $319,500 – 7 yeas, 0 nays

City Council

City Council will vote on several conditional use requests for local businesses and an ordinance updating the police retirement system. The body is also reviewing community development funding plans and a bid for demolition services.

• Bill #35: Demolition/clearance bid for Betters Company, Inc. not to exceed $319,500.00
• Bill #30: Conditional use request for self-storage units at 2225 Fifth Avenue
• Bill #31: Conditional use request for a health & fitness facility at 524 West Fifth Avenue
• Bill #32: Ordinance amending the police officers retirement system to match collective bargaining agreements
• Bill #33: Filing of the five-year consolidated plan and FY 2025 annual action plan for housing and community development funding

Council members reviewed several proposed bills, including conditional‑use requests for a self‑storage facility and a health‑fitness center, a correction to a police pension ordinance, and multiple CDBG‑related resolutions. No votes or approvals were recorded; Bill #30 was noted to be tabled because the applicant missed the zoning hearing. The session concluded with procedural adjournment.

City Council

City Council will vote on a construction contract for the McKeesport Satellite Park Restoration Project Phase 2. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding the city's pension and benefit funds and a grant application for greenways and trails.

• Bill #27: Contract with Plavchak Construction Company, Inc. up to $216,946.00 for Satellite Park Restoration Project – Phase 2
• Bill #28: Ordinance to amend Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) provisions for the combined pension, annuity, insurance and benefit fund
• Bill #29: Resolution to apply for a $250,000.00 Commonwealth Financing Authority grant for the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program

The council approved the minutes from the May 7 meeting. It authorized a $216,946 contract for Phase 2 of the McKeesport Satellite Park restoration. It adopted changes to the Deferred Retirement Option Program to match the current collective bargaining agreement. It also authorized applying for a $250,000 Greenways, Trails and Recreation grant.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Bill #27 authorizing up to $216,946 for Satellite Park Restoration Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved Bill #28 amending the Deferred Retirement Option Program to conform with the collective bargaining agreement (5-0)
• Approved Bill #29 authorizing application for a $250,000 Greenways, Trails, and Recreation program grant (5-0)

City Council

City Council will consider a contract for park restoration and a grant application for recreation. The body will also discuss amendments to the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) to align with the current collective bargaining agreement.

• Bill #27: Agreement with Plavchak Construction Company, Inc. up to $216,946.00 for McKeesport Satellite Park Restoration Project – Phase 2
• Bill #28: Ordinance to amend Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) provisions
• Bill #29: Resolution to apply for a $250,000.00 Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program grant

The council work session read three proposed bills—Bill #27 for a $216,946 satellite park restoration Phase 2, Bill #28 to amend the city pension fund to match the collective bargaining agreement, and Bill #29 to authorize a $250,000 grant application for a greenways trail. No council members asked questions and the minutes do not record any vote or formal approval on any of the bills. The meeting also included reports on summer concerts, library programs, and upcoming community events, but no substantive decisions were made.

• Bill #27 presented; no vote recorded
• Bill #28 presented; no vote recorded
• Bill #29 presented; no vote recorded

City Council

At this regular meeting, McKeesport City Council will consider two main items: a resolution authorizing a $1,932,150 agreement with Kucich Construction, Inc. for Phase 2B of the Lysle Boulevard Garage reconstruction, funded partly by a PennDOT grant; and an ordinance amending the rules of the city's Civil Service Commission. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as approval of prior minutes, mayor's report, and public comment period.

• Resolution to approve $1,932,150 contract with Kucich Construction for Phase 2B of Lysle Boulevard Garage reconstruction (Bill #25)
• Ordinance amending Civil Service Commission rules (Bill #26)
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2025 regular meeting
• Mayor's report and communications
• Public comment period (Citizens in the Audience)

The council approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. They appointed Stu Wilson to the Civil Service Commission. They authorized a $1,932,150 contract with Kucich Construction, Inc. for Phase 2B of the Lysle Boulevard Garage reconstruction. They also amended the civil service rules ordinance.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (6 yeas, 0 nays)
• Appointed Stu Wilson to the Civil Service Commission (6 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Bill #25 authorizing up to $1,932,150 for Kucich Construction, Inc. Phase 2B Lysle Boulevard Garage project (6 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Bill #26 amending ordinance #24-001 to change civil service commission rules (6 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

McKeesport City Council will consider a resolution authorizing a $1,932,150 contract with Kucich Construction for Phase 2B of the Lysle Boulevard Garage reconstruction, funded partly by a PennDOT grant. Council will also vote on an ordinance amending the rules of the Civil Service Commission. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of prior minutes and reports.

• Resolution authorizing a $1,932,150 contract with Kucich Construction for Phase 2B of the Lysle Boulevard Garage reconstruction using PennDOT grant funds
• Ordinance amending the rules of the Civil Service Commission (Ordinance #24-001)
• Approval of minutes from the April 2, 2025 regular meeting
• Mayor's report and citizens' audience period

During the work session, the clerk read Bill #25 authorizing city officials to sign documents for a $1,932,150 contract with Kucich Construction for Phase 2B of the Lysle Boulevard garage reconstruction, and Bill #26 amending the civil service interview process. No council members asked questions and no vote tally was recorded for either bill. The meeting also included reports on upcoming community events, youth programs, library activities, and a status update on the Versailles Avenue viaduct project.

• Bill #25 presented; no vote recorded
• Bill #26 presented; no vote recorded

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider multiple items including a resolution to apply for a $125,000 state grant for water and sewer improvements, an ordinance to transfer a property on Reynolds Street to the Redevelopment Authority, and several contracts for weed control, security services, and fireworks displays. Also up for votes are two reverse subdivision requests and a change in use of HOME grant funds to support a homebuyer assistance program. The meeting includes a proclamation for Fair Housing Month.

• Reverse subdivision request from Ronald Maloney at 1811 Grandview Avenue to combine lots in C-1 district
• Reverse subdivision request from Beverly Burnham at 2905 Versailles Avenue to combine lots in R-4 district
• Transfer of property (Lot & Block 383-A-336) on Reynolds Street to the Redevelopment Authority for redevelopment
• Application for $125,000 PA Small Water and Sewer Program grant from Commonwealth Financing Authority
• Contract with Ace Pyro, LLC for fireworks displays at three events (July 4, August 12, September 1) at Renziehausen Park

Council President Richard J. Dellapenna called the meeting to order. A motion by Councilmember Evans, seconded by Councilmember Nesbit, approved the minutes of the March 5, 2025 regular meeting. The vote was seven yeas and zero nays. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances including a $125,000 grant application for water/sewer improvements, a property transfer to the Redevelopment Authority, and contract awards for weed control, security, and fireworks. Also up for approval are two reverse subdivision requests and a change in use for HOME Consortium grant funds to a homebuyer assistance program. The meeting will begin with routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• $125,000 grant application through PA Small Water and Sewer Program
• Property transfer of Lot & Block 383-A-336 on Reynolds Street to Redevelopment Authority
• Contract with Kraken Chemicals for weed and vegetation control (one-year term)
• Contract with Miller Investigation Services for security services
• Contract with Ace Pyro for fireworks displays at Renziehausen Park on July 4, August 12, and September 1

The Work Session was called to order by President Richard J. Dellapenna. Council members were presented with Bills 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24, and no questions were raised on any of them. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other actions on these items.

City Council

City Council will discuss an ordinance to establish fees for food truck permits and food truck park applications. The body will also consider a previously tabled resolution regarding an animal control contract.

• Bill #13: Ordinance establishing fees for MFF permit, food truck park/collective permit, and food truck permit applications
• Bill #5: Tabled resolution to contract with Sable Kennel for animal control from February 25, 2025, to February 25, 2027

The council voted unanimously to remove from the table and approve a two-year contract with Sable Kennel for animal control services, and also approved an ordinance establishing fees for food truck and food truck park/collective permit applications. Both measures passed 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Bill #5: animal control contract with Sable Kennel for Feb 25, 2025 – Feb 25, 2027 (5-0)
• Approved Bill #13: establishing fees for MFF, food truck park/collective, and food truck permit applications (5-0)

City Council

The council will consider final approval of Bill #5, a resolution authorizing a two-year contract with Sable Kennel for animal control services from February 25, 2025 to February 25, 2027. They will also introduce Bill #13, an ordinance establishing application fees for mobile food facility (MFF), food truck park/collective, and food truck permits. Standard procedural items include approval of previous minutes, mayor's report, and public comment.

• Bill #5 – Resolution to contract with Sable Kennel for animal control (Feb 2025 – Feb 2027)
• Bill #13 – Ordinance setting fees for MFF, food truck park/collective, and food truck permit applications
• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2025 regular meeting

The public hearing for Bill #13, which sets fees for food truck permits, was held with no public comment. The work session discussed Bill #5, a contract with Sable Kennel for animal control, and Bill #13, but no votes were taken. Council reports and the mayor's report covered community events and programs.

• Held public hearing on Bill #13 (food truck fees) with no speakers for or against.
• Discussed Bill #5 (Sable Kennel animal control contract) with no council questions.
• Discussed Bill #13 (food truck fees) with no council questions.
• Mayor requested executive session for personnel matters.

City Council

The council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a $733,000 contract for Phase 2 of the Lysle Boulevard Garage reconstruction using a PennDOT grant, a new ordinance regulating food trucks, and a contract for animal control services with Sable Kennel. They will also vote on a reverse subdivision, a Comcast service contract, and appointments to the Housing Authority.

• $733,000 contract with Kucich Construction for Lysle Boulevard Garage Phase 2 (Bill #12)
• Contract with Sable Kennel for animal control, Feb 2025–Feb 2027 (Bill #5)
• Ordinance prohibiting dogs in city-owned playgrounds (Bill #6)
• Ordinance regulating food truck operations (Bill #8)
• Contract with Penn Trails for trail planning and design at Renzienhausen Park (Bill #10)

McKeesport City Council approved nine bills, including contracts for Commonwealth Solutions, a dog ban in playgrounds, food truck regulations, a Comcast service agreement, trail planning, housing authority appointments, and a $733,000 garage reconstruction. A contract with Sable Kennel for animal control was tabled. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved contract with Commonwealth Solutions, LLC (6-0)
• Tabled animal control contract with Sable Kennel (6-0)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting dogs in city playgrounds (6-0)
• Approved reverse subdivision for Nancy Price at 1817 Eaton Street (6-0)
• Approved food truck regulations ordinance (6-0)
• Approved 3-year Comcast Business Service contract (6-0)
• Approved Penn Trails contract for trail planning in Renziehausen Park (6-0)
• Approved $733,000 Kucich Construction contract for Lysle Boulevard Garage Phase 2 (6-0)

City Council

City Council will vote on several contracts for city services and infrastructure. The meeting includes proposed ordinances regarding food truck operations and animal restrictions in city playgrounds.

• Contract with Kucich Construction Company not to exceed $733,000 for Lysle Boulevard Garage Phase 2
• Ordinance regulating food truck operations within the city
• Ordinance prohibiting dogs or domesticated animals in city-owned playgrounds
• Reverse subdivision request for 1817 Eaton Street to combine lots
• Contracts with Sable Kennel for animal control and Comcast Business Service for City Hall and Public Safety Building

The public hearing and work session were held, but no final votes were taken. The council discussed several proposed bills, including an ordinance to ban dogs from city playgrounds, a contract for animal control, and a $733,000 garage reconstruction contract. All bills were introduced and will be voted on at a later session.

• Public hearing held on Bill #6, playground animal ban; no vote taken
• Bill #4 (grant consultant contract) introduced; no vote
• Bill #5 (animal control contract) recommended to be tabled; no vote
• Bill #6 (playground animal ban) introduced; no vote
• Bill #7 (reverse subdivision) introduced; no vote
• Bill #8 (food truck ordinance) introduced; no vote
• Bill #9 (Comcast contract) introduced; no vote
• Bill #12 ($733,000 Lysle Boulevard Garage contract) introduced; no vote

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will hold a regular meeting with several resolutions for approval. Key items include a resolution to hire Building Inspection Underwriters for one year of inspection and enforcement services, a resolution setting paydays for 2025, and a resolution on highway safety. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval and reports.

• Bill #2: Resolution authorizing a one-year contract with Building Inspection Underwriters for building inspection and enforcement services
• Bill #1: Resolution setting paydays for 2025
• Bill #3: Resolution promoting safer highways in Pennsylvania
• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2024 meeting
• Mayor's report and citizen comments

The McKeesport City Council held a work session where three bills were introduced but no votes were taken. The bills cover 2025 paydays, a one-year extension of Building Inspection Underwriters' services, and a partnership for DUI checkpoints. Council members also discussed community programs and the mayor apologized for not notifying residents about the recent municipal service fee increase.

• Introduced Bill #1 setting 2025 paydays
• Introduced Bill #2 to extend BIU building inspection contract for one year
• Introduced Bill #3 for safer highways with DUI checkpoints
• No votes taken; all bills pending future action

City Council

At this regular meeting, Council will consider three resolutions: setting paydays for 2025, authorizing a one-year contract with Building Inspection Underwriters for building inspection and enforcement services, and promoting safer highways. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and reports from the mayor and citizens.

• Approval of minutes from the December 4, 2024 regular meeting
• Resolution setting paydays for the year 2025
• Resolution authorizing a contract with Building Inspection Underwriters for building inspection and enforcement services for up to one year
• Resolution promoting safer highways in Pennsylvania

The McKeesport City Council unanimously approved three resolutions: setting 2025 paydays, authorizing a one-year building inspection and enforcement services contract with Building Inspection Underwriters, and promoting safer highways in Pennsylvania. All votes were 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025 payday resolution (6-0)
• Approved one-year building inspection services contract with Building Inspection Underwriters (6-0)
• Approved resolution promoting safer highways in Pennsylvania (6-0)