Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/1/2024 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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15-6864 1  ResolutionR75 Authorization for Contract with AG Stellar Co. Inc. (d/b/a Stellar Construction Co.) revenue generating contract for the sum of $25,000.00 per contract year. It is the intent of this invitation to secure a qualified Contractor to perform emergency board up services for commercial and residential properties in and for the City of Allentown.approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-6865 1  ResolutionR76 Authorization for Contract with Michael Baker International, Inc. for an estimated yearly sum of $100,000.00 to provide technical assistance and assist the City with compliance with its HUD Entitlement Programs and other grant programs as needed. Specific compliance reports and activities include but are not limited to the Five-Year Community and Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, Analysis of Impediments to further Fair Housing and Environmental Reviews. Proposals must meet all federal regulations and provide a strategically coordinated approach to revitalize neighborhoods and improve the City with its various partners. In addition, all proposals must align with projects supported by federal funding, specifically CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA.approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-6866 1  ResolutionR77 Authorization for Contract with Transconomy, LLC in the amount of $104,000.00 to conduct a Right-of-Way asset inventory on all 421 centerline miles of roadway throughout the City of Allentown. This RFP is meant to provide a location and condition of all right-of-way roadway signs in the City of Allentown. Additionally, we are requesting separate, optional services for a pavement marking inventory and condition assessment.approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-6862 1  MinutesApril 17, 2024 City Council Public Hearing - Liquor License Transfer Meeting MinutesapprovedPass Action details Video Video
15-6876 1  MinutesApril 17, 2024 City Council Meeting MinutesapprovedPass Action details Video Video
15-6800 1  OrdinanceBill 35 Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of Fifty-One Thousand One-Hundred Ninety-One Dollars and Twenty-Seven Cents ($51,191.27) from the Gordon Street Bridge capital account to the Bridge Repairs capital account. This will transfer the unused funds from the completed Gordon Street project to the general Bridge Repairs capital account.approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-6801 1  OrdinanceBill 36 Amending the 2024 General Fund budget to accommodate the reorganization of positions in the Department of Public Works: upgrade one (1) Engineering Aid 3 (currently M13) to an Associate Engineer 1 at a proposed S12 paygrade; upgrade one (1) Associate Utility Engineer (currently S14) to an Associate Engineer 2 (title change only); and upgrade one (1) Public Works Administrative Manager (currently S14) to a proposed S16 paygrade.approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-6839 1  OrdinanceBill 37 An Ordinance providing for the expenditure of certain monies received by the City of Allentown under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1976, as amended; The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009; and Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended; for the purpose of undertaking programs of housing and community development within the city.approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-6846 1  OrdinanceBill 38 Amending the 2024 ARPA Fund to provide for a transfer of One Million Two Hundred Thousand ($1,200,000.00) Dollars to the General Fund unappropriated balance as a Revenue Replacement category of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) award. These funds will be appropriated to a newly created Community Reinvestment program within the General Fund Dept of Community & Economic Development (DCED) Director’s Bureau.approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-6847 1  OrdinanceBill 39 Amending Article XI, Department of Human Resources, by adding reporting requirements on salary adjustments.   Action details Video Video
15-6848 1  OrdinanceBill 40 Fine IncreasestabledPass Action details Video Video
15-6875 1  ResolutionR78 Sewage Planning Module at Seegers Union Expansion – Muhlenberg College   Action details Not available
15-6845 1  ResolutionR68 Acceptance of Love Your Block Grant Funds for Neighborhood Revitalization through Civic Engagement. approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-6838 1  ResolutionR69 Denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness – 107 N. 11th StreetapprovedPass Action details Video Video
15-6840 1  ResolutionR71 Approves the Submission of an amendment to the 2022 Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-6841 1  ResolutionR72 Approves the Submission of an amendment to the 2022 Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-6863 1  ResolutionR79 Approves two transfers: (1) $46,000.00 in Streets to Cover the Cost to have a contactor do a Pavement Evaluation (PASER) through Transconomy and (2) $11,050.17 in Recycling & Solid Waste to cover the additional costs to construct a pole building over the cardboard balers located at the City’s Recycling Drop Off Center to preserve the life of the balers. approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-6873 1  ResolutionR80 Allentown City Council and the Administration of Mayor Matt Tuerk approve the dedication and naming of the Plaza in front of the new Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion after the Browne’s; Secretary Pat Browne and Heather, in recognition of their dedication to enhancing educational opportunities for Allentown students and their families; and for their dedication and impact in advancing the quality of life in the Lehigh Valley. approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-6874 1  ResolutionR81 A resolution of Allentown City Council supporting Senate Bill 37 – which would prohibit the use of hand-held interactive wireless communications devices (cellular phones and similar items) while operating a motor vehicle on state roadways. approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-6872 1  ResolutionR82 Extends the interim appointment of Human Resources Directorwithdrawn  Action details Video Video
15-6872 1  ResolutionR82 Extends the interim appointment of Human Resources DirectoramendedPass Action details Video Video
15-6872 1  ResolutionR82 Extends the interim appointment of Human Resources Directorapproved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
15-6867 1  OrdinanceBill 41 Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to support improvements to Bucky Boyle Park including a new fence, master plan and updates to the basketball courts.   Action details Video Video
15-6868 1  OrdinanceBill 42 Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of Three Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand ($378,000) Dollars from multiple capital projects into the D&L Trail to use for design of the trail, installation of the Mini Pitch system, and repairs to WPA Structures for the Union Terrace Amphitheater Phase 2.    Action details Video Video
15-6869 1  OrdinanceBill 43 Amending the 2024 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to support the creation of the Youth Climate Action Fund.   Action details Video Video
15-6870 1  OrdinanceBill 44 Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($250,000) Dollars from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to support improvements to Cedar Beach basketball courts and Midway Manor, installation of the mini-pitch system, and youth sports marketing and outreach.   Action details Video Video
15-6871 1  OrdinanceBill 45 Amending Part II General Legislation, Chapter 270 Fees, Article VIII Parks and Recreation Fees by updating the fees for various recreation and pools amenities.   Action details Video Video
15-6878 1  OrdinanceBill 46 Amending Part II General Legislation, Chapter 270 Fees, Article VIII Parks and Recreation Fees by updating the golf fees.   Action details Video Video
15-6879 1  OrdinanceBill 47 Amending § 5-2 Heads of departments; duties, be amended to allow only one interim extension of 30 day extension or less for a department director.    Action details Video Video
15-6577 1  DiscussionReference Materials: Council Rules Procurement Code Ethics Code   Action details Not available