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Standing Committees

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Finance and Law Committee considered four budget-related resolutions on March 31, 2026, including adjustments to federal pandemic relief funds, changes to the emergency medical services leadership structure, and increased Parks Trust Fund spending. The resolutions proposed reallocating $500,000 to the Parks Trust Fund, restructuring one District Chief position into an Assistant Chief role in EMS, and updating various fiscal year 2026 appropriations.

Key Decisions

  • American Rescue Plan funding reallocation Considered for amendment
  • EMS leadership restructuring - eliminate District Chief, add Assistant Chief Considered for amendment
  • Parks Trust Fund increase of $500,000 Considered for amendment
  • General City appropriations for fiscal year 2026 Considered for amendment
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA
  4. PUBLIC COMMENT
  5. FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR
  6. NEW PAPERS
  7. 2026-0278 Resolution amending Resolution 933 of 2024, which reappropriated federal American Rescue Plan funding, by updating the approved projects as outlined in Exhibit A, version 10.
    Resolution
  8. 2026-0279 Resolution amending Resolution 838 of 2025, which fixed the number of officers and employees of the City of Pittsburgh for the 2026 fiscal year, and the rate of compensation thereof, and set maximum levels for designated positions, by eliminating one District Chief and adding one Assistant Chief in the Department of Public Safety Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
    Resolution
  9. 2026-0280 Resolution amending Resolution 841 of 2025 which authorized appropriations, salaries, and capital expenditures of the Parks Trust Fund for the 2026 Fiscal Year, beginning January 1, 2026 by increasing the spend amount by Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000).
    Resolution
  10. 2026-0285 Resolution amending resolution 835 of 2025, which made appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public business of the City of Pittsburgh and for meeting the debt charges thereof for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2026.
    Resolution