2026-0846: Resolution authorizing the taking, appropriating, and condemning by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property rights in temporary construction easements and public right of way necessary for the completion of the comprehensive rehabilitation project for the Swindell Bridge, in the 26 Ward, for public transportation purposes through eminent domain and further authorizing the payment of just compensation and necessary and incidental acquisition costs related thereto at an amount to be distributed amongst property owners that in aggregate shall not to exceed Five Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($5,400.00), reimbursable at 95%.

Description

Resolution authorizing the taking, appropriating, and condemning by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property rights in temporary construction easements and public right of way necessary for the completion of the comprehensive rehabilitation project for the Swindell Bridge, in the 26 Ward, for public transportation purposes through eminent domain and further authorizing the payment of just compensation and necessary and incidental acquisition costs related thereto at an amount to be distributed amongst property owners that in aggregate shall not to exceed Five Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($5,400.00), reimbursable at 95%.

Summary

The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure asks Pittsburgh City Council to approve legislation authorizing eminent domain for the Swindell Bridge rehabilitation project in the 26th Ward. The proposed resolution would allow the City to acquire temporary construction easements and public right-of-way property interests needed to complete the comprehensive bridge rehabilitation for public transportation purposes. It would also authorize payment of constitutionally required just compensation, along with related acquisition costs, totaling no more than $5,400 among affected property owners. The expenses are expected to be 95% reimbursable. The legislation matters because it enables the City to secure the property rights necessary for construction while establishing compensation for impacted owners.