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To recognize the 36th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and to celebrate the launch of the Center 4 dis-ABILITY Empowerment’s 2027 dis-ABILITY Pride Campaign.

To recognize and celebrate Auto Boutique Ohio for their Invaluable partnership and support to the Westland Area Commission

To honor and recognize Raise Productions for its 40th Anniversary celebrating ministry, music, education, and community impact

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Ryan Lestitian; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday June 23, 2026 to be “Ryan Lestitian Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

To recognize and honor Cassaundra Patterson for her outstanding service and dedication to the community

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with A Kid Again, Inc. in support of Adventures for Columbus Families; to authorize the expenditure of $16,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($16,000.00)

To honor and recognize Sam Orth on retirement from the City of Columbus

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advanced payment grant agreement with Engage GPC in support of their IGNITE Summer Camp youth development program; to authorize the reimbursement of qualifying expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of funds for the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the date of the passage of this ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with AVENEU in support of its Stabilization Project for food access; to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; to authorize the expenditure of $55,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($55,000.00)

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Henry DeLuca; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, June 18, 2026 to be “Henry DeLuca” in the City of Pittsburgh.

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Besa Community, Inc. in support of its 2026 Sector Building Initiative assisting volunteer efforts in the areas of neighborhood revitalization, emergency response and relief, and non-profit infrastructure and capacity building; to authorize an appropriation of $50,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $95,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($95,000.00)

To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Patrice A. Palmer, 1962-2026

To honor and Recognize Shoreh Elhami on retirement

To honor and recognize the "Comin' Home" African American Holiday Festival

To proclaim June 21, 2026 "Ask Day" in Columbus

To honor, recognize and celebrate the Life of Tawnya Salyer

Recognize and honor the life, service, and legacy of Kaitlyn Spahr.

To honor and recognize Juneteenth On the Ave.as a vital cultural and educational event

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Davis Star Camp of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Brookline Connection, Overbrook Historical Society, Brookline Together, Overbrook Community Council, Tree of Life Open Bible Church and members of the Brookline and Overbrook community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, June 6, 2026 to be “The David Camp of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Day’ in the City of Pittsburgh.

To Recognize Sole Classics on its 20th Anniversary

To celebrate the 2026 Pride Month and Annual Pride Festival and March, “Until We’re All Free”

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with The Masters Preparatory Academy in support of their UBUNTU x SIMBA Leadership & Workforce Institute; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00) (Amended by ord. 2035-2026 passed on 6/29/2026 -LG)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Africentric Personal Development Shop, Incorporated (APDS) to provide resources for capacity building and community outreach; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Seven, Business Licensing, Article Nine, Amusement Businesses with a new Chapter, Chapter 774: Mechanical Amusement Devices Tax and Licenses.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and honor “UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA TWO PITTSBURGH (082-07-02)” for its outstanding volunteer service and unwavering commitment to the safety of Pittsburgh’s waterways and all who depend upon them; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh calls upon all residents to wear life jackets, take the necessary precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable boating season, and does hereby declare May 16-22, 2026 as SAFE BOATING WEEK in the City of Pittsburgh.

Ordinance amending Pittsburgh City Code Chapter 604: Curfew; Section 604.09 Review.