City Council Meeting 7/13/26 | City of Reading, PA

The City Council meeting of Reading, PA, held on July 13, 2026, included several procurement and contracting discussions. The council approved a contract award to Axon Enterprises for $641,933.52 for body-worn cameras, conducted electrical weapons, and related software and hardware. They also approved a contract with Mortarroll Solutions Inc. for $113,206.40 for police dispatching and record system maintenance. Additionally, the council authorized a change order expanding the scope of the citywide tree master plan supported by a DCNR grant. A resolution was passed to submit a $250,000 grant application to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for youth violence prevention, with a local match of $37,500. The council enacted several ordinances including the opening of Castlewood Streets, amendments to parking and appeal processes, and a moratorium resolution on data center approvals for 180 days to allow zoning updates. Reappointments to city boards and the official appointment of the finance director with a salary range adjustment were also approved. Public comments addressed community concerns such as speeding, noise, and environmental impacts of data centers. Overall, the meeting focused on contract awards, grant funding, capital improvement projects, and policy measures affecting future procurement and development activities in the city.