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Acceptance of $10,000 Donation for Arsenal Park Monument

Original title: Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning to accept a donation from Preservation Pittsburgh in the amount of TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) for the conservation of the Soldiers and Sailors Foundation in Arsenal Park.

Record date · June 16, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Pittsburgh has officially authorized the acceptance of a $10,000 donation from the non-profit group Preservation Pittsburgh. These funds are designated specifically for the conservation of the Soldiers and Sailors Foundation monument located in Arsenal Park.

Why it matters

This resolution provides the legal authority for the city to receive and spend $10,000 in private funds to maintain a specific public monument in Arsenal Park.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Preservation Pittsburgh

The organization is providing a $10,000 donation to the city.

Directly affected

Department of City Planning

The department is authorized to accept and manage the donation for the specified project.

Indirectly affected

Arsenal Park visitors

Visitors may see conservation work performed on the Soldiers and Sailors Foundation monument.

Key Facts

The City of Pittsburgh is authorized to accept a $10,000 donation.
The donor is the organization Preservation Pittsburgh.
The funds are restricted for the conservation of the Soldiers and Sailors Foundation monument.
The monument is located in Arsenal Park.

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The authorization is granted under Chapter 210 of the City Code regarding the acceptance of gifts.
The Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning are the officials authorized to accept the gift.
The resolution (File 2026-0563) has passed finally.
The resolution was introduced on May 29, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the money coming from?

The $10,000 donation is provided by Preservation Pittsburgh.

What will the money be used for?

The funds are specifically designated for the conservation of the Soldiers and Sailors Foundation monument in Arsenal Park.

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Connected Entities

Arsenal Park, Department of City Planning, Preservation Pittsburgh and 1 more

locationArsenal Park“The public park where the monument is located.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of City Planning“The city department authorized to accept the donation.”Map →

OrganizationPreservation Pittsburgh“The non-profit organization providing the $10,000 donation.”Map →

locationSoldiers and Sailors Foundation“The monument in Arsenal Park that will be conserved using the donated funds.”Map →

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