City Council Meeting 9/28/26 | City of Reading, PA

The City Council meeting of Reading, Pennsylvania, held on September 28, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related actions. The council approved an amended contract award for the purchase of a 2026 Ford F550 chassis 4x4 bucket truck with a mobile lift upfit package for $179,378, funded through the Public Works Capital Improvement Program. They also authorized the resubmittal of a DCED Main Street Matters Program grant application for $1,277,878, with a 50% match from the general fund, to support phase two construction efforts at 450 Penn Street. Two ordinances were enacted to amend the budget recognizing grants: a $242,596 DCED grant for a pedestrian connector trail and a $21,000 Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission grant for trail access and invasive species removal at Confluence Point Park. Additionally, the council approved a resolution for the certificate of appropriateness for the Cornerstone Project at South 6th and Chestnut Streets, supporting adaptive reuse for senior housing. A resolution was also passed to exonerate $14,408.05 in property tax penalties and interest for a religious organization. The meeting included discussions on zoning assistance, parking regulations, and upcoming budget review sessions, with no other major procurement contracts or awards reported.