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15-5346
| 1 | | | Resolution | R142
Authorization for Contract with Electronic Recyclers International Inc to secure services for the collection, transportation, dismantling, salvage, sale, reuse and/or recycling of computer and electronic scrap. This was competitively bid and only one (1) response was received. The estimated budgeted amount in the event that the City has to expend funds to dispose of electronics is $4,000.00. In 2021 the City did not spend any funds for the disposal of electronics.
The City advertised the solicitation on August 29, 2022, seeking to secure services for the collection, transportation, dismantling, salvage, sale, reuse and/or recycling of computer and electronic scrap as part of the City of Allentown, Bureau of Recycling and Solid Waste’s Electronics Recycling Program, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Covered Device Act (CDRA), Act 108 of 2010. On September 12, 2022 public opening was held for which the City received one (1) proposal. The technical evaluation was held on September 20, 2022. All committee members were present. The Proposal was scored based on the RFP requir | approved | Pass |
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15-5345
| 1 | | | Minutes | September 21, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes | approved | Pass |
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15-5368
| 1 | | | Discussion | MMOs | | |
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15-5369
| 1 | | | Discussion | Controller Reports
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15-5333
| 1 | | | Resolution | R143
Sewage Planning Module for 211 E. Federal Street | | |
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15-5334
| 1 | | | Resolution | R144
Sewage Planning Module for 816 N. 16th Street | | |
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15-5335
| 1 | | | Resolution | R145
Sewage Planning Module for 893 – 905 N. Graham Street | | |
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15-5336
| 1 | | | Resolution | R146
Sewage Planning Module for 1049 E. Turner Street | | |
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15-5352
| 1 | | | Resolution | R147
Approves the submission of an application for a Gun Violence Investigation & Prosecution grant for gun violence suppression funding with an increase patrol presence and data collection, to purchase gunshot detection technology that will aide Allentown Police Department in responding, investigating, and deterring crime. | approved | Pass |
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15-5353
| 1 | | | Resolution | R148
Authorizes the submission of the formal application for the Local Law Enforcement Support Program grant that will be used to train officers in National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS), replace 150 street surveillance cameras with the latest technology, new technology enhancement for officer cars, and training geared towards crisis intervention, de-escalation training, and implicit bias training. The City has is requesting $10M from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Bureau for Local Law Enforcement Support Program grant.
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15-5349
| 1 | | | Resolution | R149
Approves the submission of an application for grant funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for $88,000 for the creation of a Watershed Action Plan to prioritize improvements to reduce flooding, improve water quality and sustainability, requires a $22,000 match. | approved | Pass |
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15-5350
| 1 | | | Resolution | R150
Approves the submission of an application for a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the completion of the Allentown portion of the D&L trail from the St. Luke’s Center to Overlook Park. This City is asking for $650,000.00 in grant funding; a cash or in-kind match is required. | approved | Pass |
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15-5351
| 1 | | | Resolution | R151
Approves the submission of an application for a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the continued development of the Martin Luther King Trail. This City is asking for $850,000.00 in grant funding with a match required – in-kind or cash. | approved | Pass |
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15-5355
| 1 | | | Resolution | R152
Approves the submission of an application for the Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes grant program to address multiple housing related hazards in a comprehensive fashion and continued support for the current Lead and Healthy Homes program. The grant is for 2 million dollars, no match required. | approved | Pass |
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15-5354
| 1 | | | Resolution | R153
Approves the submission of an application for the HUD Older Adults Home Modification Program Grant, which will allow funds to be allocated to increase the safety, accessibility, and functionality of homes owned by low income adults age 62 and older. The City will be applying for $1,250,000; no match is required. | approved | Pass |
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15-5356
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 73 Community and Economic Development Committee, forwarded favorably
Amending the 2022 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) Dollars as a result of a grant from the National Center for Healthy Housing to the CED Lead Program to provide funds to develop a model for the childcare providers to access financial resources. A portion of the funds may be used to relocate the daycare facilities while the lead hazard reduction work is being done, so that the day care parents are not forced to find alternative care during that time and that the day care provider does not experience a gap in income. Relocation funds would be paid directly to the alternate site. | | |
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15-5357
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 74 Public Works, this evening
Amending the 2022 Capital Fund Budget to provide for an appropriation of Three Hundred Sixty Six Thousand ($366,000.00) Dollars from LCA that the City has negotiated for the purpose of construction of ADA handicap ramps as well as milling and paving of streets under the City’s Utility Paving Program. | | |
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15-5358
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 75 Public Works, this evening
Amending the 2022 Capital Fund Budget to provide for an appropriation of Three Million Three Hundred Thousand ($3,300,000.00) Dollars from UGI that the City has negotiated for the purpose of construction of ADA handicap ramps as well as milling and paving of streets under the City’s Utility Paving Program. | | |
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15-5360
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 76 Community and Economic Development, forwarded favorably with amendments
An ordinance prohibiting the sale or offer for sale of dogs or cats or rabbits by pet shops, as defined, in the City of Allentown; prescribing penalties for violations. | | |
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15-5347
| 1 | | | Resolution | R154 Community and Economic Development, forwarded favorably
Approves the Submission of an amendment to the 2021 Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
With the application to HUD, the City is asking to allocate unspent funds to a Habitat for Humanity - Tacoma Street ($160,000 HOME Funds) and Hazard Eliminaton and Jordan Greenway totaling ($150,000 CDBG Funds) also to achieve Community and Economic Development goals, as described in the Five Year Consolidated Plan for the use of federal funds. | | |
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15-5348
| 1 | | | Resolution | R155 Community and Economic Development, forwarded favorably
Approves the Submission of an amendment to the 2021 Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
The legislation serves the City of Allentown's request to allocate unspent funds from the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $50,000 for the Jordan Greenway project. This piece of legislation serves a specific purpose, which contains all the recommended regulatory steps needed to apply for federal funds. | | |
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15-4437
| 1 | | | Discussion | Council Rules
Home Rule Charter
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