Pittsburgh Land Bank Board Meeting - 4/10/26

The Pittsburgh Land Bank Board held a meeting on April 10, 2026, focusing on real property transactions, contract awards, and development projects. The board authorized a contract with Sarah Coffee for design services related to the 2025 annual report, selecting her firm through a competitive RFP process that included 34 applicants. Key procurement actions included the approval of Resolution 21 to acquire a property for $100,000 to support a housing development project involving new construction of market-rate homes. Additionally, Resolution 22 authorized the sale of two properties on Kennedy Avenue to Mattiey's Home, an affiliate of Michael Head, for $10,000 to facilitate affordable housing rehabilitation. The board discussed the transition to using sheriff sales for property acquisition, which is expected to reduce acquisition time from approximately two years to nine months, streamlining the process and reducing red tape. Staff updates highlighted ongoing property listings, rehabilitation projects, and an upcoming RFQ for engineering and architectural services to support property reviews and work estimates. The meeting also included public comments from developers and residents regarding property acquisition and rehabilitation challenges. Overall, the meeting emphasized advancing affordable and market-rate housing projects, improving procurement processes, and expanding the Land Bank's operational capacity.