Amendment to Highland Park 'Rising Main 3' Tree Restoration Project
April 14, 2026
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The Frame
The city is accelerating the payment schedule for a $275,257.04 contract with Tree Pittsburgh to restore a deforested corridor in Highland Park, moving the full expenditure into a four-year window instead of five.
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Tree Pittsburgh
The organization is the contractor for the restoration project and will receive payments on an accelerated four-year schedule.
Highland Park residents
Residents in the area will see the restoration of a deforested corridor within the updated project timeline.
Last recorded activity April 14, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The total authorized cost for the 'Rising Main 3' project remains $275,257.04.
- The payment schedule for the project is reduced from five years to four years.
- The project involves the restoration of a deforested corridor in Highland Park.
- The Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works are authorized to enter into the agreement with Tree Pittsburgh.
- This resolution amends the previously passed Resolution 657 of 2025.
- The resolution was introduced on March 27, 2026, and has passed finally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did the total cost of the Highland Park project increase?
What is changing regarding the payments?
Why It Matters
The city is accelerating the payment schedule for a $275,257.04 contract with Tree Pittsburgh to restore a deforested corridor in Highland Park, moving the full expenditure into a four-year window instead of five.
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Accelerated Payment Schedule
The city is shifting from a five-year to a four-year payment cycle for this specific environmental contract.
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Analysis Score
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