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Resolution to Transfer City Property at 708 North Pacific Avenue

Original title: Resolution authorizing the execution of quitclaim deeds conveying all of the City's right, title and interest in and to the City-owned property located at 708 North Pacific Avenue in the 10th Ward of the City and designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block & Lot: 50-G-345, to Mary Sauer, relating to the full and final settlement of a case filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at GD 19-017927. (Executive Session held 3/31/26)

April 14, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The City is permanently relinquishing its legal interest in a specific parcel of land (: 50-G-345) to resolve a pending lawsuit, removing it from the municipal property inventory.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Mary Sauer

She is the recipient of the property title as part of a legal settlement.

City of Pittsburgh (10th Ward)

The City is relinquishing its ownership interest in a specific parcel of land.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 14, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City has approved the transfer of ownership of a city-owned property located at 708 North Pacific Avenue to Mary Sauer. This transfer is part of a legal settlement agreement regarding a case filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.

Key Facts

  • The City is executing a quitclaim deed to transfer all rights and interest in 708 North Pacific Avenue to Mary Sauer.
  • The property is identified in the Allegheny County Deed Registry as Block & Lot: 50-G-345.
  • The property is located in the 10th Ward.
  • The transfer serves as the full and final settlement of a legal case (GD 19-017927) in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
  • The resolution was passed finally following an executive session held on March 31, 2026.
  • The file number for this resolution is 2026-0305.
  • The resolution was introduced on March 27, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a quitclaim deed?
A is a legal document used to transfer interest in real property from one party to another without providing a guarantee of the title's quality.
Why is the City giving away this property?
The transfer is part of a legal settlement to resolve a specific lawsuit filed against the City in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.

Why It Matters

The City is permanently relinquishing its legal interest in a specific parcel of land (: 50-G-345) to resolve a pending lawsuit, removing it from the municipal property inventory.

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policy shift90% confidence

Settlement via Property Transfer

The City utilized a property transfer as the primary mechanism for resolving a civil lawsuit, indicating a preference for asset-based settlements in this instance.

Connected Entities

organizationAllegheny County Court of Common PleasThe court where the legal case (GD 19-017927) was filed.Map →
organizationCommittee on Finance and LawThe committee that reviewed the resolution.Map →
personMary SauerThe individual receiving the property title as part of a legal settlement.Map →
location708 North Pacific AvenueThe specific property address being transferred.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment10
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