City Partnership with Student Conservation Association

Original title: Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works (“DPW”) and/or the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Student Conservation Association (“SCA”) for the purpose of volunteer services provided by the SCA, resulting in improving the City of Pittsburgh’s (“City”) environmental conservation, at no cost to the City.

Record date · May 6, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Pittsburgh has authorized an agreement with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) to provide volunteer environmental conservation services. This partnership will be conducted at no financial cost to the city.

Why it matters

The city is formalizing a partnership to utilize volunteer labor for local environmental projects, which will be performed without using city budget funds.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Student Conservation Association

The organization is authorized to enter into a formal agreement with the city to provide volunteer services.

Indirectly affected

City of Pittsburgh residents

Residents may see environmental conservation projects performed in their area by volunteers.

Key Facts

The City of Pittsburgh is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Student Conservation Association (SCA).
The SCA will provide volunteer services focused on environmental conservation.
The agreement involves no financial cost to the City of Pittsburgh.
The Mayor, the Director of the Department of Public Works, and/or the Director of the Department of Finance are authorized to sign the agreement.

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The resolution was introduced on April 17, 2026.
The resolution has passed finally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this partnership cost taxpayers money?

No, the explicitly states the services are provided at no cost to the city.

What will the Student Conservation Association be doing?

They will be providing volunteer services to improve the city's environmental conservation efforts.

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