City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting 9/8/26 | City of Reading, PA

The City Council Committee of the Whole meeting for the City of Reading, PA, held on September 8, 2026, focused primarily on procurement and budget-related topics. Key discussions included the parking authority's amended cooperation agreement, which allows diversion of funds to service bond debt, with no immediate changes proposed but follow-up meetings planned before the November budget season. The council also reviewed a grant award of $183,600 from the Pennsylvania DCED for the final phase of construction at the Reading Skate Park, with a $26,400 local match funded from capital project savings. Additionally, the council considered amendments to truck traffic restrictions on certain streets and a budget amendment to recognize $200,000 in contracted services funded by a Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund grant. Finally, the council approved creating a new Healthy Homes Program Specialist position funded primarily by a HUD grant, with a 10% local match. The meeting included detailed operational discussions on snow emergency routes and snow removal logistics, emphasizing the challenges and budget implications of curb-to-curb plowing during storms, but no immediate ordinance changes were recommended.