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Vivian Brandler, a nearby resident and gallery co‑owner, said the courtyard serves as a “third place” where farmers, creatives and community members gather and where small businesses and start-ups often test products. Brandler said she submitted a petition and requested the city commit to preserving that outdoor courtyard space during market renewal plans.

Council staff advised Brandler on the procedural next steps. The city clerk said petitions given to the clerk would be added to the meeting record and copies could be provided to council and the mayor’s office. President Bowers also recommended bringing the petitions to the mayor’s office because the mayor’s office administers market contracts and renewal agreements.

Brandler said she would provide the petitions to Mr. Parker, the city clerk, who confirmed he would add them to the meeting record and distribute copies as appropriate.

No formal council action was taken on the petition during the session; councilors and staff acknowledged the petition and provided guidance on submitting it to the clerk and the mayor for consideration in market planning.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Harrisburg City Council Legislative Session - 03/11/25","oneSentenceSummary","A petition with more than 460 signatures urging preservation of the Broad Street Market courtyard was presented to council; organizers were advised to provide copies to the city clerk and mayor's office for follow-up.","taxTitle","Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania","taxId",4675,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6640854,"Downtown Improvement District outlines Saint Patrick's Day parade route, closures and sponsors",302,1336000,1638000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2549407-c306da27c1daa2749ee171cac13516ad&start=1336&end=1638","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2549407-c306da27c1daa2749ee171cac13516ad/thumbnail_1336000.jpg","/articles/6640854/Harrisburg/Dauphin/Pennsylvania/Downtown-Improvement-District-outlines-Saint-Patricks-Day-parade-route-closures-and-sponsors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6640854-c15b0ca1bcf52383f8c512fa714520e5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157760&Signature=UkG-nfHRKWd8tNbRHTUxjzH7D8Rw2L5vUd0R-VSj1p56j~BZ1kNUJyseHPMyXwcEXKtvjNdrixCaB2yHfsKvhfrlEA1R9N3-K0roATgWK1WbL~kGJEku1rhK09hSK60QD47CWZKqYsEl7zzTmlh-SJxUb4cwjJSl71qepzTppm2v0u0ufQ~pysnrvmfJTmeWU-n2eAI5C39sxObItY7VXxuQV3da3w-nLeZKpyqxSswQn1VvoySc8jr89hrHJqS7SdLsw5CrgU5M5Qsav2g~rbqLip7MBluoliv3ROFgZ3~odfwDY8Sl7inim3pJBxtwhT5VxSIJs4hgBBsoVzvUgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Todd Vanderwude, executive director of the Downtown Improvement District, told Harrisburg City Council on March 11 that the annual Saint Patrick's Day parade will be held on Saturday, March 15, starting at 2:00 p.m. He briefed council on the parade route, associated road closures and event logistics.

Vanderwude said parade participants will line up on the Market Street bridal, proceed to Second Street, turn left to North Street, then return down Front Street to finish at the Market Street bridal. He said a map of the route and a list of road closures are posted on the event website harrisburgsaintpatrick'sdayparade.com.

Vanderwude also described the day’s events that precede the parade: the Lucky Charm 4-miler race begins at noon and finishes at the parade stage on Market Street; race participants receive medals and customized race shirts and the event is limited to 1,000 runners. He said Market Street will have staged closures from about 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday for setup and the race; the Market Street Bridal will close around 11 a.m. Vanderwude said a special-event parking fee of $10 will be charged at the Market Square Garage, and thanked Park Harrisburg for facilitating that arrangement.

On participants and sponsors, Vanderwude listed likely parade entrants (pipe bands, Irish dance schools, local civic groups, the Harrisburg Senators baseball club and local vintage car groups), and named presenting sponsor Brew Barons Beer Trail plus a list of additional sponsors that help underwrite the event. Ross Productions was listed as the sound provider for the parade.

The city clerk confirmed organizers will provide route and closure information on the parade website and that all usual special-event processes will apply.","Todd Vanderwude, executive director of the Downtown Improvement District, told council the annual Saint Patrick's Day parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 15 with road closures and a start time of 2:00 p.m.; organizers published route and parking guidance online.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6640859,"Council passes two ordinances and three resolutions; summary of votes and actions",56,2802000,2858000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2549407-c306da27c1daa2749ee171cac13516ad&start=2802&end=2858","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2549407-c306da27c1daa2749ee171cac13516ad/thumbnail_2802000.jpg","/articles/6640859/Harrisburg/Dauphin/Pennsylvania/Council-passes-two-ordinances-and-three-resolutions-summary-of-votes-and-actions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6640859-31c99ade13c4d378194efb5fd981cf5c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157760&Signature=Pw2DX6CITuwpcV2hGLOAY8Q5q5aGHxC6ldZrVeGxTjyWlyzctuklVxXH9ShfzkX4wIK~hQtPcERXfueYuAcHY6LeaQgUquzsi4l0rPglQIp36N34eZj9cO~05dtdLi28gYCL-f3dYmDEWg-~owJbAdeF6lop1ljS53R~ibHYk4tmcYQn06dO8u5HzXuBvqvscZl7CCT9Dvdwata2L-6vl7gG~-iuhkzL78udm-RJcMO2QX6Dxhm-4-oaavR88JvS-ft7qV39ZlVlgP4CYxbATzHqW13fxLNZLoPuz2XIlSUfUoOJAJNjfO6qtDs7ct8YDacc9pheUBZ5RZXnLBoasQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harrisburg City Council completed votes on several ordinances and resolutions during its March 11, 2025 legislative session. The items below were recorded in the meeting minutes and passed by roll-call vote.

What passed

- Bill 1 of 2025 (final passage): An ordinance amending Chapter 2-5.15, Citizens Law Enforcement Advisory Committee of Title 2, Administrative Code, to grant City Council exclusive appointment authority over the Citizens Law Enforcement Advisory Committee. The ordinance passed by roll call, recorded as 7 yays to 0 nays.

- Bill 2 of 2025 (final passage): An ordinance giving and discharging 2024 city real estate taxes (including interest, penalties and costs) and striking off tax liens for certain historically tax-exempt properties. The ordinance passed by roll call, recorded as 7 yays to 0 nays.

- Resolution 12 of 2025: Authorizes the city to negotiate and enter into a professional services agreement with Conrad Siegel Incorporated to provide actuarial services to assist the city in negotiations of certain collective bargaining agreements. The roll-call record shows the resolution passed with a vote recorded as 5 yays to 0 nays, including 2 absences.

- Resolution 13 of 2025: Authorizes the city to enter a landowner-grantee agreement with the Dauphin County Conservation District in furtherance of the Countywide Action Plan riparian buffer project. The resolution passed by the roll-call vote recorded as 5 yays to 0 nays, including 2 absences.

- Resolution 14 of 2025: Authorizes the city to negotiate a memorandum of understanding with the Susquehanna Township School District for continued use of a salt dome storage facility and removal of solar panels. The resolution passed by a roll-call vote recorded as 5 yays to 0 nays, including 2 absences.

Referred or pending items

- Bill 3 of 2025 (rezoning at 640 Alrick Street) remained in the Community and Economic Development Committee for additional public-notice steps and review.

- Resolution 15 of 2025 (a proposed DCNR trail grant application with the Capital Area Greenbelt Association for up to $150,000) was referred to the Parks, Recreation and Enrichment Committee after public comment of support.

Votes and formal actions recorded in the session matched the meeting minutes. Council member roll-call responses are recorded in the official transcript and minutes.","Harrisburg City Council approved Bill 1 and Bill 2 (final passage) and passed Resolutions 12, 13 and 14 during the March 11, 2025 legislative session; several other items were sent to committee.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6640862,"Harrisburg council approves $250,000 for Governor Square receiver; adds $59,000 for youth sports program",1256,4468000,5724000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2549407-c306da27c1daa2749ee171cac13516ad&start=4468&end=5724","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2549407-c306da27c1daa2749ee171cac13516ad/thumbnail_4468000.jpg","/articles/6640862/Harrisburg/Dauphin/Pennsylvania/Harrisburg-council-approves-250000-for-Governor-Square-receiver-adds-59000-for-youth-sports-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6640862-09076ab6688312e19a150b8b135a4d2b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157760&Signature=B~ycuyo3LbRTkImuMCOQvrxWELyQ4hE~qXMrazzuvjshPsUmvu7ZPaGx1xMQ~HAXVKymlt1kifL7VCk5MUKT2VfgjZkwgODXVu~0OGIKUoPyMh8jZn7eiYcWLXpTWdTzJh3fn5QbCi4RIq2PYpm74ue8hQFl3uU3zcVSVdZSZXVNMZF-TJRC9yymM-Ad7xf7tJ6kFidijqSRLsDsr3DtWY6dxzECDfGOjr9R3DAfSbTbwpMW~nKbJIWNgNt2csNlsElXkdsxwRgkMKiUxhn3~fKtpeg0M7ZEqzkuFlqER~byVPoKpkYbk7oVLlJo9yeGK5V02yvoScbh4BC7ZzFHDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harrisburg City Council voted unanimously on March 11, 2025, to approve the second proposed 2025 budget reallocation that includes an initial $250,000 commitment to begin placing a qualified receiver over the Governor Square residential properties and an added $59,000 appropriation for the Harrisburg Youth Sports Association.

The amendment to Resolution 11 of 2025 was offered during the legislative session and adopted before the final vote. Solicitor Neil Grover told council members the language change was procedural: “this amendment was not vetoed. It's in the budget. It just didn't have who the money was going towards,” and that the amendment provides direction to the mayor’s office and staff about the intended recipient and use of funds.

Why it matters: Council members and speakers said the receivership money is intended to begin work immediately to address living conditions for residents still in the Governor Square complex and to ensure interim management while legal processes proceed. Vice President Greene, chairing the budget committee remotely, described the $250,000 as an initial funding commitment drawn from previously directed ARPA affordable housing funds and noted the city expects to be able to recover some costs from property owners in the future.

Council discussion and amendment: During public comment, Leland Nelson and Michael L. Simpson, leaders of the Harrisburg Youth Sports Association, outlined how a $59,000 grant would fund scholarships, equipment, memberships and other supports for roughly 400 youth across multiple sports and year-round programming. Simpson provided a detailed budget breakdown during the session (for example, $12,000 for YMCA memberships, $8,000 for wrestling scoreboards and $5,625 to cover fees for 25 new youth football players). Council president Bowers moved to amend Resolution 11 to include the $59,000 appropriation, the motion was seconded, and the amendment passed unanimously (recorded as 6 yays to 0 nays, with one absence).

Final outcome: After adopting the amendment by roll call, council voted to approve Resolution 11 as amended. The roll-call vote is recorded in the meeting minutes as passing unanimously 6 yays to 0 nays (including one absence). Solicitor Grover and Vice President Greene said the city will work with the recommended receiver (a locally recommended firm was discussed in committee) and that specifics about contracting and reporting would be worked out with the mayor’s office and in any implementing agreement.

Next steps and limits: Council members emphasized this is the first step in a longer legal and administrative process. Solicitor Grover said the receiver appointment will be subject to court approval and the city would prepare a more detailed agreement showing how the reallocations will be spent and reported. No timeline for court action or anticipated recovery amounts was stated in the session.

The appropriation for the Harrisburg Youth Sports Association will be subject to standard grant/contract terms; Solicitor Grover noted those details must be included in the implementing paperwork. The record indicates the amendment and final resolution both passed by roll call vote.","City council amended and approved a reallocation of 2025 municipal funds to start a receivership process for Governor Square properties and added a $59,000 appropriation for the Harrisburg Youth Sports Association.","actionData","errors"]

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