City Council Meeting 8/10/26 | City of Reading, PA

The City Council meeting of Reading, PA, held on August 10, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and contract awards. Key contract approvals included the purchase of 225 recycling carts from Raric Pacific Co Stars for $12,238.50, a $41,794.30 contract to Alpha Laval for repair of critical wastewater treatment plant parts, and a $408,710 contract awarded to Reading Elevator for replacement of the public library elevator funded by ARPA. Additionally, a demolition contract for 338 Pearl Street was awarded to Empire Wrecking for $18,387,324 from the general fund. The council also approved a $674,613 annual contract with All City Management Services Inc. for crossing guard services, cost-shared with the Reading School District. A change order was authorized to expand the citywide tree master plan inventory funded by an Inflation Reduction Act grant. The council passed an ordinance increasing the false alarm violation fee to $500 per occurrence to streamline billing and reduce needless fire department responses. Other legislative actions included parking restrictions and budget amendments for emergency repairs. The meeting also featured public comments on local issues and discussions on potential future policies such as officer rehire legislation. Overall, the meeting focused on contract awards for city services and infrastructure improvements, budget adjustments, and policy updates affecting municipal operations.