The city of Pittsburgh is set to take over ownership over North Shore Riverfront Park in order to prevent abandoned boats from accumulating along the waterfront — an issue that has plagued the area for years.

The city said it has plans to buy the park for $1 from the Sports and Exhibition Authority, which will allow city staff to address and enforce rules prohibiting vacant boats from mooring in the North Shore, KDKA reported.

"We will be able to enforce the signage that we post to remove boats. Tag, tow vehicles that are down there unauthorized as well," Pittsburgh Public Safety assistant director Takeena White told the news station.

Officials said mooring will be prohibited in some sections of the riverwalk while other areas, like near the stadiums, will allow boats to dock for a max

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