PITTSBURGH — Bar owners in a Pittsburgh neighborhood that attracts crowds of young revelers are pooling their resources to hire extra cleanup crews and police patrols this fall to try to stem the anger of residents who complain about disturbances.

So far, 11 establishments that are part of the new South Side Responsible Hospitality Partnership have pledged a total of about $60,000 to hire weekend cleanup crews, said Adam DeSimone, who owns the Diesel Club Lounge.

Members already hire about 15 officers for security details at their establishments on Friday and Saturday nights, and the neighborhood patrols involving two to four officers per night would be in addition to that.

The group also plans to provide annual training for club employees, sponsor community service projects and give bars a voice in matters affecting the entertainment district, DeSimone said.

The effort follows long-standing complaints by residents about young people who flock to the area and litter, yell and urinate on private property during the late or early hours. Last week, Internet postings by revelers and residents deteriorated into threats of violence, although no disturbances were reported.

"There are problems," DeSimone said. "I think there are fewer problems than what has been reported."

He said, however, the partnership's work is aimed at defusing tensions and countering bad publicity — as well as protecting his investment.

"If the neighborhood isn't safe, no one's going to come," he said.

Hailing the initiative were Nancy Eshelman, president of South Side Chamber of Commerce, and Rick Belloli, executive director of South Side Local Development.

"I think what they're talking about doing today is exactly what the South Side needs for the long run," Belloli said.