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Funding Increase for Smithfield Street Reconstruction Project

Original title: Resolution providing for an amended Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the Preliminary Design, Final Design, Right-of-Way, and Construction phases of the Smithfield Street Reconstruction project, and providing for the payment of costs thereof, not to exceed Ten Million One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Dollars ($10,126,000.00) an increase of Two Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Dollars ($236,000.00) from the previous resolution, reimbursable at eighty percent; and the municipal share of Commonwealth Incurred Costs not to exceed Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00), a Zero Dollar ($0.00) increase from the previous resolution (72 of 2026).

April 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The city is increasing its authorized spending cap for the Smithfield Street reconstruction by $236,000, bringing the total project budget to $10,126,000.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Local taxpayers

Residents are affected by the allocation of municipal funds toward the $10.1 million street reconstruction project.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

The agency is a party to the reimbursement agreement for the street project.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 28, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This resolution authorizes an amended agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to increase the total budget for the Smithfield Street Reconstruction project by $236,000. The total project cost is now capped at $10,126,000, with 80% of costs eligible for reimbursement.

Key Facts

The total project cost cap for the Smithfield Street Reconstruction is increased to $10,126,000.
The budget increase from the previous resolution is $236,000.
80% of the project costs are eligible for reimbursement from the state.
The municipal share of Commonwealth Incurred Costs is capped at $45,000.
There is no increase to the municipal share of Commonwealth Incurred Costs compared to the previous resolution.
The resolution covers Preliminary Design, Final Design, Right-of-Way, and Construction phases.
The resolution is identified as file 2026-0388 and was introduced on April 17, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the total budget for the Smithfield Street project?

The total budget is capped at $10,126,000.

How much of the project cost will the city be reimbursed for?

The project is reimbursable at 80%.

Did the city's share of Commonwealth Incurred Costs increase?

No, the municipal share remains capped at $45,000, which is a $0 increase.

Why It Matters

The city is increasing its authorized spending cap for the Smithfield Street reconstruction by $236,000, bringing the total project budget to $10,126,000.

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