City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting 9/14/26 | City of Reading, PA

The City Council Committee of the Whole meeting for the City of Reading, PA, held on September 14, 2026, focused primarily on procedural updates and several procurement and budget-related decisions. Key procurement discussions included the approval of an amended contract for a new Ford F550 bucket truck at $179,378, a lease purchase agreement for EMS cardiac monitors from ZOLL at an annual cost of $134,906.64 funded by the fire capital improvements budget, and a $4.53 million contract awarded to Flyway Construction for the construction of an ADA-accessible hillside splash pad and related park renovations. Additionally, a $487,032.58 contract was approved for the design and installation of a sprinkler system at the city’s public safety building at 951 Morgantown Road to meet municipal code requirements. Budget amendments were also discussed, including a $183,600 grant with a $26,400 match for improvements to the Reading Skate Park, specifically lighting and restrooms. The council also reviewed and proposed amendments to the Council Policy Handbook regarding meeting minutes procedures to improve clarity and transparency. Other agenda items included accepting resignations from various boards and commissions and appointments to planning and ethics boards. The meeting included discussions on compliance with the Sunshine Act and the importance of maintaining clear and accurate meeting records.