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Pittsburgh Water Reimbursement Agreement for RAISE Grant Project

Original title: Resolution providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with Pittsburgh Water for costs associated with the RAISE Grant project where Pittsburgh Water would be responsible for paying 100% of the actual expenses involved in certain work to be described in the Agreement(s), at an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).

Record date · May 27, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This resolution authorizes a between the city and Pittsburgh Water for costs related to the project. Pittsburgh Water will cover 100% of the project expenses, up to a maximum of $50,000.

Why it matters

This agreement shifts the financial responsibility for specific project costs from the city to Pittsburgh Water, capping the utility's liability at $50,000.

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

Pittsburgh Water

The agency is contractually obligated to reimburse the city for project expenses up to $50,000.

Directly affected

City of Pittsburgh

The city is entering into an agreement to receive reimbursement for project costs from Pittsburgh Water.

Key Facts

The resolution authorizes a reimbursement agreement between the city and Pittsburgh Water.
Pittsburgh Water is required to pay 100% of actual expenses for specific project work.
The total financial obligation for Pittsburgh Water is capped at $50,000.
The work is associated with the RAISE Grant project.

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The resolution was introduced on May 8, 2026.
The resolution has passed finally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is paying for the project work?

Pittsburgh Water is responsible for paying 100% of the actual expenses for the work described in the agreement.

Is there a limit to how much Pittsburgh Water will pay?

Yes, the reimbursement amount is capped at $50,000.

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Utility-City Cost Sharing

The city is utilizing a reimbursement model to offload specific project costs associated with a federal grant onto the local water utility.

Pittsburgh Water

Connected Entities

RAISE Grant, Pittsburgh Water

otherRAISE Grant“The federal grant program associated with the project work.”Map →

OrganizationPittsburgh Water“The entity responsible for paying project expenses under the agreement.”Map →

Sources

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