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Payment Authorization for Legal Services in Police Arbitration

Original title: Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Foster & Foster for payment for professional services rendered in the Act 111 Interest Arbitration between the City of Pittsburgh and the Fraternal Order of Police, for an amount not to exceed Seventeen Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars ($17,850.00) over one year. (Executive Session held 4/16/26)

April 28, 2026

city budgetlabor relationspolicelegal services

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of $17,850 in city funds to cover professional fees related to labor contract negotiations between the City of Pittsburgh and the police union.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Foster & Foster

The firm is the recipient of the authorized payment for services rendered.

City of Pittsburgh taxpayers

City funds are being allocated to cover the costs of the arbitration process.

Fraternal Order of Police

The union is a party to the arbitration process for which these legal services were required.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Pittsburgh has approved a payment of up to $17,850 to the firm Foster & Foster for legal services provided during arbitration with the Fraternal Order of Police.

Key Facts

  • The City of Pittsburgh is authorized to pay Foster & Foster up to $17,850.00.
  • The payment is for professional services rendered during Act 111 Interest Arbitration.
  • The arbitration involved the City of Pittsburgh and the Fraternal Order of Police.
  • The payment covers a one-year period.
  • The resolution (File 2026-0362) has passed finally.
  • An executive session regarding this matter was held on April 16, 2026.
  • The resolution was introduced on April 10, 2026.
  • The resolution was processed through the Committee on Finance and Law.

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of $17,850 in city funds to cover professional fees related to labor contract negotiations between the City of Pittsburgh and the police union.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this payment for?
The payment is for professional legal services provided by Foster & Foster during arbitration proceedings between the City of Pittsburgh and the police union.
How much will the city pay?
The resolution authorizes a payment not to exceed $17,850.00 over the course of one year.

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Arbitration Timeline

The resolution was introduced on April 10, 2026, and an executive session was held on April 16, 2026, indicating a rapid progression through the committee process.

City of Pittsburgh

Connected Entities

locationCity of Pittsburgh“The municipal government authorizing the payment.”Map →
organizationFraternal Order of Police“The police union involved in the arbitration process.”Map →
organizationFoster & Foster“The law firm receiving payment for professional services.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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