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Read. Follow. Verify.Funding Increase for City Steps Project
Record date · May 18, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The City of Pittsburgh has approved an amended agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to increase funding for the City Steps Project. This resolution authorizes a total project cost increase of over $7 million and raises the city's share of administrative costs.
The city is committing to a total project budget of $9.87 million for the City Steps Project, with the city responsible for 20% of the costs and a specific municipal share of $46,000 for state-incurred expenses.
Who It Affects
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City of Pittsburgh taxpayers
The city is committing to higher total expenditures for the City Steps Project.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
The department is managing the reimbursement agreement and state-incurred costs for the project.
Key Facts
- The total project cost for the City Steps Project is capped at $9,870,000.
- The total project cost represents a net increase of $7,220,000 from the previous agreement.
- 80% of the project costs are eligible for reimbursement from the state.
- The city's share of Commonwealth Incurred Costs is capped at $46,000.
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- The city's share of Commonwealth Incurred Costs represents a net increase of $20,000 from the previous agreement.
- The project phases covered include Preliminary Engineering, Final Design, and Construction.
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Significant Project Cost Escalation
The project budget increased by over 200% from the previous agreement, moving from $2.65 million to $9.87 million.
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