Chester City Council Meeting | March 25, 2026

The City of Chester, PA City Council held a meeting on March 25, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were discussed and voted on. Key procurement actions included the approval of a change order with Davis Construction for the public works building, increasing the contract value by $76,552.20 while remaining within budget and on schedule. The council also authorized a contract with SJ Thomas Company for roof replacement and repairs at City Hall Police Department, not to exceed $210,776.23, funded through an ARPA project. Additionally, the council approved the sale of a city-owned parcel at Second and Dock Street for $1,375,000, with reimbursement of $131,130.95 to the city. A resolution was passed opposing privatization of the Chester Water Authority, emphasizing that any monetization must keep the authority publicly owned. The council also appointed Thomas Moore to the Chester Water Authority board, noting he will serve without salary. Public comments addressed concerns about trash collection services under the current five-year contract, with ongoing efforts to improve service and enforce contract terms. The meeting included discussions on ethics policy updates and honorary street sign processes, but the primary procurement focus was on construction contracts, property sales, and water authority governance.