Chester City Council Meeting | July 22, 2026

The City of Chester, PA City Council held a meeting on July 22, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The council approved the first readings of ordinances including one to update the city's codified ordinance book and another to amend recycling requirements to comply with a Commonwealth recycling grant, enabling reimbursement for 10,000 recycling containers provided citywide. They also approved resolutions for supplemental environmental investigation services from MG Engineering Associates LLC for $13,472, increasing the contract total to $57,722, and a $2,450 change order for additional permit fees to SJ Thomas Company Inc., raising that contract to $215,297.34. Additionally, the council accepted a $20,000 grant from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission for transportation GIS projects. Discussions included ongoing efforts to improve the city's low recycling rate, updates on capital projects such as street paving and environmental center renovations, and the introduction of new zoning ordinance amendments to facilitate housing development. Public comments highlighted community concerns about parking enforcement, infrastructure maintenance, and neighborhood conditions. The meeting also featured a report on free community swim and aerobics programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.