435 Hamilton Street  
Allentown, Pa. 18101  
Allentown  
Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Monday, November 19, 2018  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
Call to Order: President MacLean  
7 -  
Present:  
Candida Affa, Roger MacLean, Courtney Robinson, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks,  
Julio Guridy, and Ed Zucal  
CD Budget Review - Chairperson Robinson  
Community and Economic Development - Equipment and Capital Projects Fund.  
15-2646  
Bill 84  
Amending Article 395, Community and Economic Development Fees, by  
adding a number of definitions, authorizing the Director of Community and  
Economic Development or their designee the authority to waive city fees,  
and increasing a number of fees to better capture the cost of providing the  
service.  
Attachments: Bill 84 Building Standard Fees  
Ordinance #15502  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that after a year or so of consideration with the  
amount of work they do and the amount of activity that happens, they  
decided to align the fees.  
Mr. Matthew (Last Name {sp}), Supervisor of Building and Permit, went  
over the details of the bills with underlining and new section for  
housekeeping to be more transparent. The application fees were changed  
for all permit types. They are doing an adjusted on the archive fee. He  
went over the projects. They are required to retain the records until the  
building is demolished.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated to try to archive with these types of plans and  
the storage space issues. They are trying to align the plans with the cost.  
Mr. Roger MacLean asked about Page 10 and the cost of the fees and on  
Page 11, surcharges.  
Mr. Julio Guridy asked about the $10 fee is a new fee. He asked about the  
$100 for reinstatement of application.  
Mr. Matthew (Last Name {sp}) stated that it is an existing fee. The city of  
Allentown permits lasts a year. When expired, they have to submit a new  
application.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated to draw that permit itself will cost you $100.  
Mr. Mathew (Last Name {sp})stated that a building permit is $114.50.  
Building alterations start at $50, then you have the CO, the archive fee and  
state fee on top of that.  
Mr. Julio Guridy asked about the minimum job.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that the inspectors go out there and coach,  
teach and explain the owner this is how you need to get this done. They go  
out there four or five times. They are starting to enforce the code. They are  
trying to work with the owners and encourage them to get the work done.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson asked about the reinstatement fee and a large  
project with a large fee cost on it. Are they cutting off resources there that  
they might be putting a cap on.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that it is a very good concept. From their  
standpoint, they are trying to get the project completed.  
Mr. Matthew (Last Name {sp}) stated that there are a lot of large projects  
downtown that pass the one year. They are giving permit numbers of  
projects that are ongoing.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson asked if they could run the numbers. He asked  
about the waving of the fees and the matrix and the process.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that he did not finalize any matrix, but can put  
something together.  
Mr. Roger MacLean asked if there were any questions from Council or the  
public.  
A motion was made by Courtney Robinson that this Bill be forwarded favorably  
to the December 5, 2018 Council Meeting contingent on the two items discussed  
with Mr. Lightner added to the Bill.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Candida Affa, Roger MacLean, Courtney Robinson, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks,  
Julio Guridy, and Ed Zucal  
Enactment No: 15503  
15-2645  
Bill 85  
Amending Article 395 Community and Economic Development Fees, by  
increasing Zoning and Planning fees – permit application fees, multiple  
plan review fee, and establishing a HARB application and review fees.  
Attachments: Bill 85 Planning, Zoning and HARB Fees  
Ordinance #15503  
A motion was made by Julio Guridy, seconded by Candida Affa, that this Bill be  
lowered to $300,000 and do it incrementally according to how much time they  
spent.  
6 -  
Yes:  
No:  
Candida Affa, Roger MacLean, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Julio Guridy, and  
Ed Zucal  
1 - Courtney Robinson  
Enactment No: 15504  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that it is a small breakdown of what the fees  
are.  
Mr. Stewart, Planning Director, went over the fee increases and changes.  
They are seeing large development on Hamilton Street and the Waterfront.  
They want to take the burden off of the taxpayers. Place higher fees of  
where the costs go to. He suggested an increase of what a developer  
would pay. He wants to cover the costs that the city incurs. The large  
developers should bear the burden of the cost that the city is paying.  
Mr. Julio Guridy stated that he likes the idea for the big developers pay. He  
asked about the HARB Violation Review of $300 is a little steep.  
Mr. David Kimmerly stated that the reason for the $300 fee for the review of  
the violation is due to the time he does on the work related to the violation.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that Mr. Kimberly's position is a Chief Planner.  
He is actually functioning in two roles and doing work with the Historic  
Preservation.  
Mr. Julio Guridy stated that the concern is that things are getting done for  
free. He stated that he is trying to save the taxpayers money in Center City  
Allentown. He stated that $25 he is ok, but $300 he is not.  
Mr. David Kimmerly stated that he does not send out a violation until he  
knows that it is indeed a violation. He stated that if he is lucky, the property  
owner will comply. A lot of them end up with a second letter, a third letter  
and a court case.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson asked Mr. Kimmerly asked about if someone is in  
violation and is there a fine. He stated that the city is not seeing a lot of  
$300 fines and not a lot of multiple fines. He asked about the Review  
Approval. He asked about the violation time you have to take to resolve  
the issue.  
Mr. David Kimmerly stated that the fine is not given by the city. It has to be  
a court action. It may be a $300 fine per day based on the Ordinance. The  
Staff Approval is when someone will call him on the phone, send him an  
email or come to the counter and say they have a project that they are  
replacing shingles on the roof and Eden produces a permit. A HARB  
Review is a property owner has something more involved based on the  
Guidelines. For a typical average violation you are looking at a typical  
work week.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson asked Mr. Stewart about the Zoning fees on Map  
and Text Amendments.  
Mr. Douglas Stewart gave an example of the Council will be seeing very  
shortly on a Wawa and went through the zones. He stated that the city  
needs to clean up the Zoning map and evaluate if it is an appropriate map  
change.  
Mr. Roger MacLean asked Mr. Douglas Stewart for some comparisons  
that he made with different cities.  
Mr. Douglas Stewart stated that he will do that.  
Mr. David Hubert, 2829 W. Tilghman Street, asked that they do not impose  
a fee for the Staff Review and Approval and Case. It will discourage  
compliance. He asked how it will be enforced and will it be enforced.  
What will the revenue be used for.  
Mr. Roger MacLean asked Mr. Hubert if he said that he is opposed to the  
Staff Review Approval Fee and the HARB Review Fees of $25, but not the  
HARB violation fee of $300.  
Enactment No: 15504  
15-2638  
Budget Information and Memos  
Attachments: Budget Amendments - Dec 3  
Budget Memo 1 Personnel 5 YR PLAN -11-5-2018  
Budget Memo #2 - Information Technology  
Budget Memo #3 - Mayor's Office and General and Civic  
Budget Memo #4 - Community and Economic Development  
Budget Memo 5  
BUDGET_MEMO_#5_20181203_144937  
Allentown Fire Department 2018 Overview  
2019 DPW Goals  
Capital Improvements 2019-2023  
Cost NB Salary increase  
2019 Budget Presentation  
5YP 2019-23 MAYOR EXCEL TEMPLATE V2 110518  
5YP 2019-23 SUMMARY V7 110518 PUBLIC  
- Info Systems  
Budget Schedule V2  
Mr. Leonard Lightner thanked all the stakeholders, the partners, the team  
and the staff. As Community and Economic Development goes through  
their transformation is predicated to the employees and grace. They are  
trying to come to a collaborative effort, and it will take funding. He went  
over the PowerPoint on the 18 square miles, 120,000 total population, tax  
parcels with no residential units, rental resident properties and residential  
non rental owner-occupied properties, and rental units. He stated that  
8,674 total units for 2018 that need to be inspected, and 7,183 listed for  
2019. To date, there are 15,857 total rental units that need to be  
inspected; Redevelopment Authority that falls under Community and  
Economic Development.  
Mr. Roger MacLean asked on the 8,674 how many are done.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that 2,462 that needs to be finished. CED  
decided to put together priorities, benchmarks and strategies. What are  
the results that they want done? What is the outcome and the desired  
results? The strategy is suggestions on how to move forward with best  
practices and what the partners say they can achieve. He talked about  
setting the goals: HUD is a grant funded department with General Fund  
dollars and get reimburse. They want to manage the $6.4 million. They  
want to clear up 20 findings from 2009. They want to focus the money on  
capacity. The outcome is to strengthen community partners and utilize fund  
the best way in the most efficient and effective way. The number of  
contracts for the HUD grants being monitored. Rapid Rehousing, the city  
moved 53 families. He stated that they want special events throughout the  
city. He went over the amount of permits in 2017 - 200 permits.  
Community housing - to date, houses the lead housing program. Over 100  
children with elevated blood levels. Right now, the program focuses on  
elevated blood levels over 20. The lead grant expires in June 2019. He  
talked about community housing focusing on lead and housing. They have  
not any housing rehabs. They are working on 8th and W. Gordon and do a  
community work and focusing on those blocks. Homestead Program for  
people that may not be able to qualify for a loan. There are four  
homesteaders. Each and every homesteader have paid on - time. it is  
limited funding. Business Development: priorities outcomes. They had  
about 410 businesses that came into the city this year. 157 businesses  
that closed. The city had 48 businesses that the city retained. They had  
391 businesses inquiries. He stated that he likes to look at the conversion  
ratio. Planning and Zoning: Plans and how the city review plans and  
submissions and the amount of hours. Each case, application and project  
are different to try to get these things to take place. Building Standards  
and Safety: building permits (applications and plan reviews); Rental  
Department: Code Enforcement and Presales; These are people that want  
to move their properties and sale their properties; Health Bureau: the  
number of children that received immunizations and the number of adults  
and Injury Prevention. He talked about Community and Economic  
Development.  
Mr. Roger MacLean asked about the 410 businesses that opened and 157  
closed. How many of 157 was in the 410.  
Business Development staff stated 15 - 20 percent.  
Mr. Ed Zucal asked about the number of pre-sales inspections.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that once that house is listed on the market,  
whether people are moving out or someone is moving in. As soon as it is  
listed, the city has to do an inspection.  
Mr. Ed Zucal asked about Account 30 - rental space for department and  
community meetings and renting two copiers.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that they have two old copiers that are still on  
leases. There is a month to month lease until they are able to bring  
copiers.  
Mr. Jeffery Glazier stated that they actually been budgeting $13,000. It is in  
two line items. He went over the split that was budgeted.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that as soon as IT is able to they will be  
removing copiers.  
Mr. Ed Zucal asked about the cost of the Human Relations Commission.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that they are looking to bringing the Human  
Relations Commission Manager back. He stated that every year, they  
would have a Human Relations Commission Dinner.  
Mr. Ed Zucal asked about the Warming Shelter and the $25,000. He  
thought it was closed. he asked about the Photographer for $15,000. He  
asked about furniture for new hire. He asked about the repairs in the gift  
barn. He asked about the revenue from the Concession stand. Community  
Development - 46 and Chamber and Social Media; Planning and Zoning -  
Account Services rendered by Solicitor for Zoning Hearing Board. He  
asked about the cost of Legal Ads a year. Building Standards - Insurance  
has anyone ever looked at different insurance plans. He asked about  
$25,000 which includes Mayor's walks. Other Contract Services -  
Nuisance Abatements for $100,000. He asked about $1900.20 for shoes  
for inspectors. He asked about the car seats. He asked about Safety  
Software and System Maintenance. He asked about Rentals.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that it is under the YMCA now. He stated as  
they move forward and move the city in a new direction and talked about  
Vision 2030 to have own stock photos. He stated that it is the contract that  
the city has with the Chambers of Commerce. They have to be publicly  
notified. That is for overtime. He stated that they are transposed. He  
stated that they are for safety shoes for safety inspectors.  
Ms. Vicky Kistler stated it is $55. There are a number of issues on that  
slide. For over a year, the city has not been able to fill a nursing vacancy. It  
is grant funded. It is for the restaurant inspections to make them real data  
online. It is mandated by the Pennsylvania. Alliance Hall is a Co-op.  
Mr. Brent Hartzell stated that in the three years he has been here, they have  
been taking a look at self-insure is the most cost-effective way to go. BSI  
stated that bringing in another insurance company would involve additional  
management fees.  
Mr. Julio Guridy stated that he will be a little bit more general. He thanked  
them for the presentation. He asked about 2018 and 2019 A&E and  
personnel. He asked about the total propose of $688,000 and the previous  
years. He talked about the Special and Events and services.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner took Council back in time and stated that Community  
and Economic Development had short staff. The positions were in the  
budget, but they were not filled. He increased some of the expenses.  
They tag the buildings and make sure that when they go out, they are  
tagged, not once, twice, but three times and the city takes corrective action.  
Mr. Joseph McMahon stated that if you did not fill it, the Actual will be lower  
than the budget.  
Mr. Julio Guridy stated that he was expecting that every department will cut  
a little bit on what they expend last year.  
Mayor Ray O'Connell stated that they did. On the first round when they met  
with the departments, they already cut $2.7 million.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that they sat down and went through line by  
line. They cut as much as they can. With Bill 84 and 85, reviewing these  
plans are becoming more complexed. This city is growing.  
Mr. Joseph McMahon stated that the city has been in the position for close  
to 12 years. The city has been through hard times and it has been a state  
of change.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that Community and Economic Development  
is cutting where they can. The city has always been reactive. We are trying  
to be proactive.  
Mayor Ray O'Connell stated that 80 percent of the budget is personnel  
costs.  
Mr. Joseph McMahon stated that he does not think that anyone on this side  
would offer a 26 percent tax increase unless it was really needed. They  
believe it is necessary to keep this city on par.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson stated that there are plenty of people that don't live  
in the city that do pay taxes. There are plenty of property owners and work  
in the city and pay wage taxes.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated to Mr. Zucal on Page 145 - $100,000 -  
Miscellaneous is for the boarding vacant properties, securing vacant  
properties, emergency sewer repairs, and emergency cleanouts.  
Mr. Jeffrey Glazier stated that he asked about the $500,000 for  
Acquisitions and facades.  
Mr. Julio Guridy stated that there are at least four to five people that are  
here today that called him and told him.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that KPM is the city's emergency call out.  
Ms. Candida Affa asked about printing $12,500 to $50,400.  
Mr. Brent Hartzell stated that they biggest jump in is that Adventure  
Allentown that was in Parks is now in Community and Economic  
Development.  
Ms. Cynthia Mota asked about the Community and Economic  
Development PowerPoint on number of childhood immunizations. She  
asked is it for children without insurance.  
Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that they give immunizations to under insured and  
uninsured.  
Mr. Ed Zucal asked about CHIP.  
Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that if they have CHIP, the city can't help them.  
They have to go to a private physician. If they are waiting for CHIP, the  
Health Bureau can help them.  
Ms. Cynthia Mota thanked the Health Bureau.  
Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that they did see a significant rise from Puerto  
Rico and was trying to help the school district.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked about Line 12 - FICA taxes increased  
significantly. He asked about Line 72 - Equipment from $0 to $36,500 and  
Account 68 - Operation Equipment and Supplies, Operating Materials and  
Supplies.  
Mr. Brent Hartzell confessed to a misprint. There are one too many digits.  
The Finance department will be reducing that considerably.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that it is Lights in the Parkway Equipment. The  
Zoning Officers have not been wearing uniforms. They will wear their shirts  
and jackets you will see that in the Rental Budget as well with and safety  
shoes.  
Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that they made the Clerks, Generalists across the  
board. Council asked them to drop one of the Clerks to a Community  
Health Specialist. She stated that it is new grants.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson asked Mr. Lightner about the General Fund -  
Vacant Property Registration. He asked about the printers. He asked  
about Account 72 and Human Relations Manager approval. He asked  
about the HUD grants accountant.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner talked about the Vacant Property Registry so the city  
can know which property is vacant. There is a fee to register and split  
between the city and PROCHAMPS. it has not been budgeted properly.  
He stated that they still want the HUD Accountant. They are looking on how  
to prioritize those positions.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson asked for a Program Overview.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that they want to make sure there is Special  
Events throughout the city. He talked about signature key events.  
Ms. Christy Alford gave an overview of the Special Events: Halloween  
Parade, Fourth of July, Entertainment, the permits, the road races and the  
block parties.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson asked about the PAL contribution for fireworks.  
Ms. Christy Alford stated that they would like that to return. That is a  
conversation she would like to have. In the past, the PAL officers stood at  
the entrances and it went toward the PAL contributions.  
Mr. Ed Zucal asked is there a chance for PAL to pay for that.  
Ms. Christy Alford stated that she was not here when it shifted from PAL.  
She is not sure what precipitated that decision.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson asked about Adventure Allentown and the  
distribution fee. He asked about Account 50 - Marketing and Advertising  
Expenses.  
Ms. Christy Alford stated that fee pays for distribution through The Morning  
Call. They picked zones that align with the places in Allentown that they  
can't get there through the school district. They looked geographically at  
the zones that they are missing or a higher density. They advertised for the  
Fourth of July on The Morning Call or the radio through digital ads. They do  
the same thing for the Halloween Parade. On occasion, if there are a  
number of large events happening in the same day or for example  
September 15th this year was a huge day in the city. They did a regional  
push through Discover Lehigh Valley.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson asked about Lights in the Parkway for Account 50 -  
$7,000 for Credit Card Fees and management.  
Ms. Christy Alford stated that this is the first time you will see this in the  
budget. Lights in the Parkway is a unique event to plan for because they  
are proposing next year's budget before they go through the 2018 season.  
They are usually a year behind. She stated that they contract with an Event  
Management App.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson asked about the training and professional  
development. Why is it a drop in training?  
Community and Economic Development staff stated that they had money  
budgeted. It is part of a grant.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson stated with Account 46 - you are looking at a rather  
large drop. Other Contract Services - Line 1 AEDC Loan and Grant  
Services is it attached to the 2006 Pension Loan.  
Community and Economic Development staff stated that they had money  
allocated for several other rehabilitation projects that the city was working  
on. It was grant funded. That money was released.  
Mr. Dan Diaz stated that those agreements relayed to the administration  
and management of two revolving loan funds. One being the Allentown  
Economic Development Loan Fund and the Enterprise Loan Fund. The  
first is for Commercial Projects and the Second is for Manufacturing.  
AEDC does the credit underwriting. They manage the loan committees,  
loan closing, and the billing. They follow up with the borrowers with  
payments, business development and training. These funds have  
remained for sometime.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson asked about the Chamber Fee and the Social  
Media fees. He asked if there is a development cost or include marketing.  
Mr. Dan Diaz stated that this is a citywide and social media marketing  
series that will engage and showcase businesses and neighborhoods. It  
will highlight the southside, east side businesses. It could serve as a  
directory and will be link to the city's website. Some media buy will be built  
into that as well.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson asked about the overview and the budget memo.  
What role do you see in the coming year for technological advancements.  
He asked about inspections and last year the change with personnel with  
combined inspectors. The positions are not filled. What are the training  
costs?  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that they kind of based off budget, they were  
looking to put $250,000 into the budget to change the software system for  
Code Enforcement and Health. They are looking to work with they have  
right now. They set aside funds in the account to get private one on one  
time with Eden to adjust so that the system is a little bit more user friendly.  
After going through the process internally, the position posted. He stated  
that you have to come into the position with some certifications. He asked  
if there are any concerns with the private sector.  
Mr. Bill Harvey stated that you need both residential in the three fields and  
commercial certifications. There are three different categories for this.  
Somehow it they would get qualified inspectors. There is a shortage in  
state. Years ago, there were 5,000 inspectors. Statewide there is only  
2,000. The schools are doing what they can to get interest from students.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that they try to place a salary where it is at  
least competitive. With the salary and the benefits, we are hoping that the  
city can compete with the market.  
Mr. Brian stated that there is a program at LCCC for construction  
management. Enrollment is very few and far between.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson thanked him for working on the training aspect of it.  
He asked if they can't someone from the outside qualified that it will be put  
up for the bid process for someone who does not possess the  
certifications.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated no. They have to have the certifications in  
order to do the inspections. They have to be fluid, especially with the  
economy the way it is and things that are happening. The city has to adapt  
to things that are happening.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson asked what is the $300,000 going to do.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that is what it is there for. It is to subsidize.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson asked about the Civic Contributions for My  
Brother's Keeper which is a great program. He stated that they know  
David Jones and he came and gave a presentation last year. What is the  
$25,000 going to be utilized for. He asked about the General, Civic and  
Housing Fund and looking to create an Enterprise Fund. He asked what  
are they looking to do with this fund and the $300,000 will be utilized.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated with talking with Mr. Jones, the program is  
supposed to be a mentorship program to help young men with job, schools,  
educations and scholarships. A lot of talk about Inclusionary Zoning and  
Affordable Housing. When the city does a housing development, and  
housing project may come to the city. He gave an example of one that  
came in for $10 million. They wanted to create about 40 workforce  
housing. It needs some type of subsidy. Any federal dollars have  
restrictions. They may agree to pay into the fund. They won't create the  
three or four housing, but will pay into the fund. The provide an option for  
the developers, either create and contribute.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson asked are you making it a revolving fund. What is  
realistically achievable?  
Mr. Leonard Lightner stated absolutely. He stated that the city is not just  
relying on the $300,000. They are going to try to find ways to fund that  
account. Each year, they are looking to increase that account, not lose the  
money. When a developer comes in, the city can actually do something  
with it. The city can say, here is $500,000 to go towards your affordable  
housing project. It has to be an account that can't be touched. The city  
can't keep relying on HUD Funds because HUD Funds are starting to be  
diminished and there are too many restrictions. HUD is going to be  
citywide.  
Mr. Courtney Robinson stated that he knows that the budget is going up  
and Council for far too many years the Economic Development was used  
as a cash account. People understand that not raising taxes in 12 years  
doesn't work. If it would make the vacant property on their block not be rat  
infested. If it will make sure their neighbors' property won't make their  
heating bills go through the roof. He thanked Mr. Lightner and his  
department for preparing the budget and being here. There are a lot of  
good ideas and staffing areas.  
Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that her budget went up by $125,000 for an  
unprecedented reason. She thanked Council because sometimes her  
budget goes up for a really good reason.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked the insurance $25,097 hoping it is not for one  
employee.  
Mr. Brent Hartzell stated that is the per FTE allocation in the budget this  
year for all of the health insurance costs. They come up with the overall  
distribution per full - time employee. All the cost are melted together per  
FTE costs.  
Mr. Jeffrey Glazier stated that between Saturday and today, he sent Mr.  
Lightner some comments and he responded quickly and informatively.  
They found some savings. He touched on the follow up on if expenses are  
grant funded, it should be noted.  
Mr. Brent Hartzell stated that he will talk to his staff to put it in the final Detail  
Budget. The guidance that they got from the independent auditors and  
accounting that grants are put in the General Funds as an operating. If it is  
a pass through keep it separate in the grant fund.  
Mr. Jeffrey Glazier stated that he and Mr. Lightner discussed Zonar. A lot  
of the city vehicles have them. The city can track where a vehicle is. it is  
important for a number of reasons. He talked about the appropriate  
budgeting. He went through the printing and distribution (Electronic) on  
Adventure Allentown and an Arabic version.  
Community and Economic Development staff stated that printing went up.  
They will print less in general. The line item will have to stay the same.  
Mr. Jeffrey Glazier stated that hopefully the design cost won't hit the  
budgeted amount. He asked Mr. Lightner to look at the Repair and  
Maintenance Agreement again.  
Mr. Roger MacLean thanked Mr. Glazier and opened it up to the public for  
comment.  
Mr. Leonard Lightner thanked all the partners that came out and especially  
the staff. He thanked Mr. Glazier and stated that they welcome that  
because it helps them see things that they did not see.  
Mr. Julio Guridy stated that he is pretty tough on how to save money. He  
appreciates them.  
Mr. Roger MacLean stated that Mr. Glazier reminded him that they need to  
go over the Equipment and Capital Projects Fund.  
Mr. Michael Hanlon stated that it was if applicable.  
Mayor Ray O'Connell stated that they will get back to them.  
Public Comment  
Applicable bills and resolutions:  
15-2632  
Bill 77  
An Ordinance of the City of Allentown, County of Lehigh and  
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing the General Fund,  
Administrative Order Fund, Risk Management Fund, Debt Service Fund,  
Equipment Fund and Golf Fund Budgets for 2019  
Attachments: Bill 77 2019 GENERAL FUND ORD  
Veto Message  
Ordinance #15504  
Enactment No: 15504  
15-2631  
R128  
Adoption of the Capital Improvement Program for 2019 - 2023  
Attachments: R128 Approves Capital Plan  
Capital Improvements 2019-2023  
Resolution #29732  
Enactment No: 29732  
ADJOURNED: 8:45 PM