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Budget Increase for Homewood Park Construction Project

Original title: Resolution amending Resolution 866 of 2025, which authorized the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Professional Service Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and Studio Zewde for costs associated with the Homewood Park - Construction Project for the Construction Administration schedule extension and transfer of fee from reimbursable expenses; by increasing the total spend by Forty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000.00) for a new not to exceed amount of Two Million, One Hundred and Thirty-Seven Thousand, Eighty-Two Dollars and Thirty Cents ($2,137,082.30).

Record date · May 12, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Pittsburgh has approved an additional $48,000 for the Homewood Park construction project. This funding increase covers a schedule extension for and reallocates existing fees.

Why it matters

This resolution increases the total authorized spending for the Homewood Park project to $2,137,082.30, impacting city capital improvement expenditures.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Studio Zewde

The firm is the recipient of the increased contract funding for construction administration services.

Directly affected

City of Pittsburgh taxpayers

City funds are being reallocated and increased to cover the project's construction administration costs.

Key Facts

  • The total budget for the Homewood Park construction project is increased by $48,000.
  • The new total not-to-exceed contract amount is $2,137,082.30.
  • The additional funds are allocated for a construction administration schedule extension.
  • The resolution authorizes a transfer of fees from reimbursable expenses.
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  • This resolution amends the previously passed Resolution 866 of 2025.
  • The resolution was introduced on April 24, 2026, and has passed finally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the budget for Homewood Park increasing?
The increase is to cover a schedule extension for and to facilitate a transfer of fees from .
What is the new total cost of the project?
The new total not-to-exceed amount is $2,137,082.30.

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Contractual Fee Reallocation

The resolution explicitly notes that part of the funding change involves moving money from 'reimbursable expenses' to the main service fee, suggesting a shift in how the contractor is being compensated.

Studio Zewde

Connected Entities

City of Pittsburgh, 2026-0415, Homewood Park and 2 more
OrganizationCity of Pittsburgh“The municipal government entity entering the agreement.”Map →
other2026-0415“The file number for this resolution.”Map →
locationHomewood Park“The site of the construction project.”Map →
otherResolution 866 of 2025“The original legislation being amended.”Map →
OrganizationStudio Zewde“The professional service firm contracted for the park project.”Map →

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