Allentown - Meeting of City Council on 8/5/2026 at 6:30 PM

15-8557

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:48:24 GMT

File #: 15-8557
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: R88 Authorization for Contract with Armour & Sons Electric, Inc. in the amount of $863,770.50 to secure a Contractor to expand its existing traffic signal system by adding three intersections, consisting of one new traffic signal and two modified traffic signals. The project also includes improvements at the individual intersections to enhance vehicle and pedestrian operations. Additionally, the City of Allentown is proposing to install a pedestrian actuated Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon at another intersection. Two (2) bids were received. The contract shall commence upon full execution and shall cease three (3) years thereafter. This contract can be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year terms beyond the contract expiration period at the same annual terms of the initial term.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-8558

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:58:24 GMT

File #: 15-8558
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: R89 Authorization for Contract with Traffic Planning and Design, Inc., in the amount of $299,943.00 to provide Construction Management, Inspection, and Documentation services for the City of Allentown’s School Zone Improvement Project and 10th & Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Pedestrian Improvement Project. These projects include improvements at twenty-six (26) school zone locations and at the intersection of S 10th St & Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. funded through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Grant Program and the Carbon Reduction Program. Two (2) proposals were received. The Contract term shall commence upon full execution and shall cease three (3) years thereafter. Upon written agreement from the City, this contract may be extended for up to an additional two (2) one (1) year terms beyond the contract expiration period at the same annual terms of the initial term.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-8562

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:28:25 GMT

File #: 15-8562
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: R90 Authorization of Cooperative Contract(s) in an amount greater than $40,000.00 to provide the City with various goods/services, for Witmer Public Safety Group Inc., Levan Machine & Truck Equip., Tom Masano Ford Inc, Lobar Associates Inc, E T & T, Inc., and Dell Marketing LP.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-8563

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:28:25 GMT

File #: 15-8563
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: R91 Authorization for Contract with Penn Mount Stone, LLC in the amount of $108,127.00 to complete the replacement and repair of the existing flagstone landing surrounding the General Trexler Monument. This also includes the four flagstone steps on the left side of the platform. Four (4) bids were received, one was rejected. The contract shall commence upon full execution and shall cease six (6) months thereafter. This contract can be extended up to an additional six (6) months beyond the contract expiration period at the annual same terms of the initial term.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-8559

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:08:25 GMT

File #: 15-8559
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Minutes
Title: June 3, 2026 Public Hearing Bill 20 Meeting Minutes
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-8561

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:08:25 GMT

File #: 15-8561
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Minutes
Title: June 24, 2026 Special Meeting Introducing Bill 52 Data Center Use Minutes
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-8582

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:18:23 GMT

File #: 15-8582
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Discussion
Title: Controller's Office Report: Bank Reconciliation Review - 05/2026
Action:
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15-8508

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:18:29 GMT

File #: 15-8508
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Bill 52 Amending Part II General Legislation, Chapter 660 Zoning, Article 5 Uses, Table 660-4 Use Table and Section 660-38 Manufacturing & Industry Group, adding public notice requirements and amending the use category Data Center Use.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-8520

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:38:23 GMT

File #: 15-8520
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Bill 53 Amending the 2026 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars from Community Action Lehigh Valley as repayment of a HUD approved loan issued in 2025 to provide for the installation of new roofing for qualifying owner-occupied homes in the City of Allentown.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-8521

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:28:20 GMT

File #: 15-8521
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Bill 55 Amending Part 1 – Administrative Legislation, Chapter 75 – Pensions and Retirement, Article III – Police Pension Fund, by adding a new section “Pension Service Credit for Prior Service with a Police Department”.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-8528

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:58:24 GMT

File #: 15-8528
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Bill 56 Amending Part II General Legislation, Chapter 400 Noise, Section 400-6 Sound levels by receiving land use, to add regulations for continuously operating uses and Section 400-7 Regulations, to add a compliance verification method.
Action: amended
Result: Pass

15-8545

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:58:24 GMT

File #: 15-8545
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: R92 145 Hamilton Street - Sewage Planning Module
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15-8546

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:58:24 GMT

File #: 15-8546
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: R93 Sewage Planning Module at 943 W. Chew Street
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15-8547

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:48:41 GMT

File #: 15-8547
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: R94 Sewage Planning Module at 948 S Front Street Twins
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15-8548

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:58:24 GMT

File #: 15-8548
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: R95 Sewage Planning Module 1012 - 1014 S. Hall Street
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15-8556

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:48:41 GMT

File #: 15-8556
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: R96 Sewage Planning Module at East Side Land Development at 620 – 750 East Turner Street
Action:
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15-8578

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:48:41 GMT

File #: 15-8578
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: R97 Sewage Planning Module for Republic Services, 420 Martin Luther King Drive
Action:
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15-8560

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:48:41 GMT

File #: 15-8560
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: R98 Approves Two Transfers – Streets/Stormwater and Parks and Recreation - Special Events
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-8565

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:48:41 GMT

File #: 15-8565
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: R99 Authorizes the Administration to Sell a Parcel located at 532 N. Law St.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

15-8564

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:38:34 GMT

File #: 15-8564
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Bill 57 Amending the 2026 General Fund budget to accommodate the upgrade of the part-time Clerk 3 Confidential position in Fire Administration & Operations within the Fire Department. The part-time Clerk 3 Confidential position will remain at the same paygrade (s05) but be upgraded to a full-time position to better align with the job duties and allow for consistent staffing in Fire Administration & Operations.
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15-8566

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:38:34 GMT

File #: 15-8566
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Bill 58 Amending the 2026 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of Two Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars ($277,683) from the Trexler Budget into Roosevelt Park, Fountain Park, and WPA Capital Project accounts. These funds will be utilized for the installation of the spray park (Roosevelt), bathroom & park design (Fountain), WPA project manual for ponds & wall (WPA).
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