City Council Unanimously Approves SOARING Commission
Today, Pittsburgh City Council gave unanimous preliminary approval to Councilman Bill Peduto’s legislation to create Pittsburgh’s Stimulus Oversight and Reinvestment in New Growth (SOARING) Commission, which will oversee the spending of money that Pittsburgh will receive from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
“Pittsburgh has an aging infrastructure of roads, bridges, sewer lines, and buildings that need to be modernized and replaced,” said Councilman Peduto. “The Stimulus Package provides us the perfect opportunity to modernize our infrastructure, as well as projects that stimulate the economy and create sustainable employment.”
The goal of the SOARING commission is to insure that the federal stimulus dollars allotted to Pittsburgh are spent wisely, and go toward investments in aging infrastructure, and the modernization and greening of the City. The commission will also work to fight against waste, fraud, and abuse of these federal funds.
Major goals of the commission include:
- Provide Accountability and Oversight of the City’s Stimulus Tracker Website
- Adopt a Priority List of All City Projects
- Provide Transparency and Details on the Value of Projects on Infrastructure, Energy, and Sustainable Employment For Pittsburgh’s Economy
Check out Councilman Peduto’s powerpoint presentation on the commission to learn more:
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