# Harrisburg City Council Work Session - 10/20/2026

Harrisburg City Council work session, October 20, 2026: Council discussed several grant applications and project agreements, advancing the related resolutions to the next legislative session for formal votes; no grant awards or contracts were approved at this work session. Resolution 77 would authorize an application for up to $25,000 from the Pennsylvania Creative Industries Creative Catalyst program for a spring 2027 hip-hop seminar, with event sponsorships intended to meet the required one-to-one match. Resolution 81 would authorize a landowner-grantee agreement with the Harrisburg Green Alliance for Reservoir Park fountain restoration. The nonprofit received a $2,500 grant through CREDC’s My Harrisburg Downtown Community Action Program and said it would apply the funds to the Rebirth Fountain; it also described fundraising and plans to take on long-term maintenance. Resolution 79 asks the administration to develop, within 120 days of adoption, a plan for a potential fenced dog park, including locations, estimated costs, funding, operations, liability, and timeline. The solicitor and business administrator cautioned that 120 days may be difficult and suggested 180 days, but council did not amend the resolution at this session.

Public Works discussed grant requests of up to $2 million for Front Street safety improvements, including a roundabout at Division Street and pedestrian-crossing upgrades; an amended grant application adding $200,000 for a fully signalized Front Street–Vaughan Street intersection; and up to $150,000 for a sidewalk repair and beautification program for eligible residents, anticipated to cover work at up to 50 locations. Public Safety discussed ratifying a submitted application for up to $250,000 through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for a two-drone first-responder program. Deputy Chief Young identified Skydio, an Axon product, as the selected company and described an annual dock-plan fee of about $62,000 per drone; the grant would cover the initial two years, with future funding unresolved. Officials discussed operating policies, privacy, training, and coordination with the hospital and aviation authorities. Public comments also raised concerns about potential data-center development, zoning, and infrastructure impacts; no related council action was taken.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Sources
- [Harrisburg City Council Work Session - 10/20/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP6SjPenmeY) - The City of Harrisburg - WHBG20