Chester City Council Meeting | September 23, 2026

The City of Chester, PA City Council held a meeting on September 23, 2026, covering a range of community and municipal issues. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a $22,000 grant from the Delaware County Interactive Gaming Revenue Authority to fund a technical assistance panel for redevelopment strategies in the city's central business district. Additionally, the council authorized a collateral agreement with PFS7 LLC to release liens on two city vehicles, with a value not to exceed $24,000. The meeting also featured a detailed presentation on the city's pension plan obligations, highlighting a required $13.7 million payment for 2027, including an additional $4.2 million mandated by Act 205 to address pension fund liabilities. The council discussed the allocation of a $100 million investment announced by the governor, with $2.4 million earmarked for demolition of blighted properties. Other topics included updates on trash and recycling collection challenges, community cleanup efforts, lead testing programs, and public safety concerns. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported beyond the grant acceptance and collateral release agreement.