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Authorization to Apply for $500,000 Grant for Fort Pitt Park Renovation

Original title: Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program to provide funding for the Renovation of Fort Pitt Park. The grant proposal includes an ask not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) dollars with a match not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) dollars from the City of Pittsburgh’s Capital Budget for a total project cost not to exceed ONE MILLION ($1,000,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.

Record date · April 28, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Pittsburgh has authorized officials to apply for a $500,000 state grant to renovate Fort Pitt Park. The city will provide a matching $500,000 from its , bringing the total project budget to $1 million.

Why it matters

This resolution secures the funding mechanism for a $1 million renovation project at Fort Pitt Park, committing $500,000 of city capital funds to the effort.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City of Pittsburgh residents

Residents will see renovations to Fort Pitt Park funded by a combination of state grants and city capital budget allocations.

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Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

The department is authorized to manage the grant application and project implementation.

Key Facts

The City of Pittsburgh is authorized to apply for a $500,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
The city will provide a matching $500,000 from its Capital Budget.
The total project cost for the Fort Pitt Park renovation is capped at $1,000,000.
The resolution authorizes the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Public Works to execute the application.

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The grant is provided through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program.
The resolution (File 2026-0358) has passed finally as of April 10, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will the Fort Pitt Park renovation cost?

The total project cost is capped at $1,000,000.

Where is the city's portion of the funding coming from?

The city's $500,000 match will come from the City of Pittsburgh’s .

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