Briefing
TL;DR
The City Clerk announced that the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) will hold a second briefing session on Tax Diversions on November 19, 2026. Council members and staff are invited to attend one of two scheduled sessions (1:00-1:30 PM or 1:30-2:00 PM) to hear from URA officials Tom Link and Catherine Murray. Attendance must be confirmed in advance to comply with sunshine laws that prevent a full council quorum.
Key Decisions
- Second URA briefing on Tax Diversions scheduled Scheduled
- Attendance confirmation required with City Clerk's Office Required procedure
Agenda
- M E M O R A N D U M TO: PRESIDENT AND ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: KIMBERLY CLARK-BASKIN, CITY CLERK DATE: NOVEMBER 2, 2026 SUBJECT: SECOND BRIEFING ON TAX DIVERSIONS Please be advised that the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has requested an opportunity to provide a second briefing to Council Members and staff regarding Tax Diversions. The briefing sessions have been scheduled as follows: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2026 LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM 1:00 AM – 1:30 PM 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Tom Link, Chief Development Officer, and Catherine Murray, Director of Government Affairs & Strategic Initiatives, from the URA will be in attendance. Sunshine Laws prohibit a Council quorum at either session; however, Members’ staff may attend in their place. To manage each session and to prevent a quorum, please confirm attendance with the City Clerk’s Office by emailing cityclerksoffice@pittsburghpa.gov. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please be advised that a briefing session is scheduled regarding the following: