Chester City Council Deliberative | March 23, 2026

The City of Chester, Pennsylvania City Council held a deliberative meeting on March 23, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related resolutions were discussed and prepared for passage. Key items included the authorization of multiple street handicap installations and honorary street sign placements. The council also addressed the acceptance of a $1,375,000 purchase offer from Delora for city-owned land at Second and Dock Street, with additional reimbursements related to prior demolition and development costs, increasing the contract value with Davis Construction to nearly $5 million. Another significant procurement action was the approval of a quote from SJ Thomas, Inc. for roof replacement and police department repairs at City Hall, funded through an ARPA project, not to exceed $210,776. The council also debated policy regarding the Chester Water Authority, formally opposing its sale to Aqua and affirming that any monetization must keep the authority publicly owned. Additionally, the council discussed a new ethics code ordinance affecting city officials and employees, encouraging feedback before final adoption. No votes were explicitly recorded in the transcript, but resolutions were presented for upcoming approval.