City Council Special Meeting 9/3/26 | City of Reading, PA

The City Council of Reading, PA held a special meeting on September 3, 2026, primarily to introduce two ordinances related to budget amendments and staffing for housing-related programs. The first ordinance proposed increasing the 2026 agency fund budget by $200,000 in contracted services, funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund. The second ordinance sought to create a new full-time position for a Healthy Homes Program Specialist, funded mainly by a HUD grant with a 10% local match, to conduct environmental assessments and compliance activities. Council members discussed the grant duration and confirmed the position would end with the grant funding. No public comments were recorded, and the ordinances will undergo a two-week layover before potential approval at a future meeting.