City Council Meeting 7/27/26 | City of Reading, PA

The City Council meeting of Reading, PA, held on July 27, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and legislative actions. The council approved an amendment to the capital fund budget, increasing the expense account for building improvements by $512,825 to fund the purchase of 2040 Center Avenue, a property acquired via eminent domain. Half of this amount is expected to be reimbursed by the Reading Fillers organization. Additionally, the council enacted ordinances related to parking restrictions and extended a temporary moratorium on parking violation penalties at specified intersections. New ordinances were introduced, including an increase in false alarm violation fees and amendments to parking regulations. The meeting also featured promotions within the Reading Police Department and various community reports, but no other direct procurement or contract awards were discussed.