City Council Meeting 8/24/26 | City of Reading, PA

The City Council meeting of Reading, PA, held on August 24, 2026, included extensive public comments on various community issues such as paid parental leave for municipal workers, public memorial processes, noise and safety concerns, and handicap parking enforcement. The council approved several procurement-related actions including awarding a contract to Bobcat of Reading for a remote-operated robotic mower at $80,570.33, contracts to H and P Construction Limited for $949,494.94 and Alan Myers Inc for $2,132,405.22 for paving and trail projects, and authorized multiple grant submissions totaling over $7 million for lead hazard reduction, healthy homes, and economic development. Ordinances were passed to amend budgets, extend tax assistance programs, regulate zoning permits and honeybee apiaries, and address vacant property registration with associated fees. The council also authorized the satisfaction of a mortgage note for River Oak Apartments to maintain affordable housing. The Reading Area Water Authority provided a detailed report on infrastructure, financial health, regulatory challenges, and drought conditions, highlighting minimal rate increases over the past decade and upcoming capital projects. The meeting concluded with council member reports and acknowledgments of retiring staff and community events. Overall, the meeting featured significant procurement decisions related to capital projects, grant funding, and equipment purchases, alongside policy discussions impacting future city operations and services.