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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pittsburgh public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Capital budget realignments favoring street resurfacing
A series of amendments shift roughly $1.75 million from recreation/senior center and facility lines into street resurfacing across several budget years — while one shifts $1.58 million back out of street resurfacing into facilities.
Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) for Senior Housing
Council reviewed and recommended approval for three 10-year cooperation agreements ensuring continued payments in lieu of taxes for affordable senior housing developments.
Property Tax Discount Deadline Extension
City Council extended the early-payment property tax discount deadline by a week to February 17 to help residents whose mail was delayed by recent severe winter storms.
Municipal Pension Trust Fund Oversight
Council reviewed the financial health of the pension fund with appointment candidate Rea Price, noting the fund is currently around 70% funded.