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Approval of $2.5 Million Reimbursement Agreement for East Ohio Street Project

Original title: Resolution providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the Construction phase of the East Ohio Street Safety and Streetscape project, and providing for the payment of costs thereof, not to exceed Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00) reimbursable at 100%.

Record date · June 16, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This resolution authorizes a formal agreement between the city and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to fund the construction phase of the East Ohio Street Safety and project. The city will be reimbursed for project costs up to $2.5 million.

Why it matters

The city is authorized to spend up to $2.5 million on the East Ohio Street construction project, with the full cost being covered by state reimbursement.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City residents

Residents in the area of East Ohio Street will experience construction activity related to the safety and streetscape improvements.

Directly affected

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

The agency is contractually obligated to reimburse the city for project costs up to the agreed limit.

Key Facts

The resolution authorizes a reimbursement agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
The agreement covers costs associated with the construction phase of the East Ohio Street Safety and Streetscape project.
The total authorized expenditure is capped at $2,500,000.00.
The project costs are eligible for 100% reimbursement from the state.

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The resolution was introduced on May 29, 2026.
The status of the resolution is 'Passed Finally'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is paying for the East Ohio Street project?

The city will initially handle the costs, but the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will reimburse the city for 100% of the expenses up to $2.5 million.

What is the purpose of this resolution?

It provides the legal authorization for the city to enter into a with the state to ensure the construction phase of the project is funded.

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State-Local Funding Model

The project relies on a 100% reimbursement model, indicating the state is fully subsidizing the construction phase of this local street project.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Connected Entities

East Ohio Street Safety and Streetscape project, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure

otherEast Ohio Street Safety and Streetscape project“The specific infrastructure project receiving funding.”Map →

OrganizationPennsylvania Department of Transportation“The state agency providing 100% reimbursement for the project costs.”Map →

OrganizationCommittee on Public Works and Infrastructure“The committee that processed the resolution.”Map →

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