# Redevelopment Authority Meeting 9/17/26 | City of Reading, PA

The Redevelopment Authority meeting of the City of Reading, PA, held on September 17, 2026, focused extensively on procurement and property redevelopment activities. Key discussions included approval of finance reports and bills payable, notably payments for title searches, legal services, and property maintenance related to eminent domain processes. The board approved a developer agreement with Ignite for 645 Locust Street and authorized resolutions to initiate eminent domain proceedings for multiple properties, including 62 South 6th Street and several on Franklin Street, as well as 1103 Spruce Street. The meeting also addressed challenges with property releases under a master lease agreement with PHFA, delaying conveyance and redevelopment efforts. Additionally, the board discussed potential use of a Land Bank as a complementary tool for property acquisition and neighborhood stabilization, with plans to invite an expert for further briefing. A reimbursement request for $160,509.86 related to demolition costs under an LSA grant for Cornerstone 6 in Chestnut was approved. The meeting concluded with updates on ongoing redevelopment projects and plans for enhanced security measures at certain properties.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Sources
- [Redevelopment Authority Meeting 9/17/26 | City of Reading, PA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO55vEgJ0u8) - Berks Community Television