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November 20, 2024 ·6:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 33 items

  1. 1 Invocation:
  2. 2 Pledge to the Flag ▶ jump to 0:22
  3. 3 Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:38
  4. 4 Courtesy of the Floor Courtesy and Privilege of the Floor Rules ▶ jump to 1:08
  5. 5 Contract Approvals ▶ jump to 1:56
  6. 6 R198 Authorization for Contract with Penn Mount Stone, LLC in the amount of $64,494.42 to provide masonry repair and preservation of a WPA Staircase and Wall located at the entrance of the Rose Garden for The Allentown Department of Parks and Recreation. One (1) bid was received, contract shall be for six (6) months with one (1) six (6) month renewal beyond the contract expiration period. 15-7340 approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:51
  7. 7 Minutes of Previous Meeting ▶ jump to 3:10
  8. 8 August 21, 2024 Special Meeting 15-7343 approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:19
  9. 9 Communications ▶ jump to 3:34
  10. 10 Old Business: NONE ▶ jump to 3:50
  11. 11 REPORTS December 11, 2024 5:30 PM Water and Sewer Compliance 6:00 PM Special Council Meeting to Review Budget Amendments REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: Council President: On December 11, 2024, at 6:00 PM there will be a Special Council Meeting to Review Council’s and the Administration’s Budget Amendments Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Hendricks, Gerlach The Committee has not met since the last Council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for December 4 at 5:15 PM to review the monthly finances and Bill 110 transferring Six Million Five Hundred Thousand ($6,500,000) Dollars from the General Fund unappropriated balance to the Risk Fund for the payment of healthcare claims, drug prescription benefits, and other employee medical costs for the remainder of the year. The health care claim amounts are significantly higher this year. Community and Economic Development, Chair Hendricks, Mota, Napoli The Committee met has not met since the last council meeting, there are no future meetings scheduled. Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Affa, Napoli, Santos The Committee has not met since the last council meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for December 4 at 5:30 PM to discuss Bill 113, Love your Neighbor Grant. Parks and Recreation: Chair Santos, Affa, Gerlach The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for December 4 at 5:40 PM to discuss Bill 107, legislation changing the board requirements of the EAC; Bill 112, the Special Event Fees, and Bill 114, a transfer in Parks. Public Safety: Chair Zucal, Hendricks, Mota The committee met this evening; the next scheduled meeting is for December 4 at 6:15 PM to review R202, the contract for Alloy5. Public Works: Chair Gerlach, Affa, Zucal The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for December 4 at 6:05 PM to discuss Bill 108, legislation requiring lids on dumpsters. Water and Sewer Compliance Meeting, Chairperson Gerlach The Committee will meet on December 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers. Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations, and Strategy: Chair Mota, Napoli, Gerlach The committee has not met since the last council meeting. There are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Controller’s Report Mr. Jeffrey Glazier stated that he doesn't have a Report this evening and wanted to advise Council that his Audit Manager will be out for a little bit get a knee done. While the audit work will continue, the Reports will be a little bit slower in coming. Mayor's Report The mayor has not submitted anything for the agenda. ▶ jump to 4:04
  12. 12 Controller Reports 15-7356
  13. 13 ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On): ▶ jump to 7:26
  14. 14 Bill 87 Amending Part II General Legislation, Chapter 270 Fees, Article XII Fire Fees by creating inspection fees and updating the language of the City Code. 15-7239 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:12
  15. 15 Bill 105 Special Committee Meeting, forwarded favorably Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) from the unappropriated balance of the Golf Funds to the Golf Capital Projects fund. These funds will be used for the bunker capital improvements to enhance the golf course. 15-7300 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:47
  16. 16 Bill 106 Special Committee Meeting, forwarded favorably Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-One Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($2,931.56) from the Jordan Greenway Trail Capital Project into the MLK Trail Capital Project. These funds will be utilized for the construction of the trail. 15-7301 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:27
  17. 17 Bill 111 Amending page 462 of the 2024 Federal Grants Fund budget to accept Seventy-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Eighty-Eight cents ($77,281,88) from the FY 2024 General Fund Department of Community & Economic (DCED) Director’s Bureau budget for the SPARK program administration. 15-7355 ▶ jump to 9:46
  18. 18 CONSENT AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:17
  19. 19 R199 Certificate of Appropriateness for work in the Historic Districts: • 728 Liberty St. • 1118 Chew St. 15-7345
  20. 20 R200 Certificate of Appropriateness – 1028 W. Chew Street Re: Legalization of unauthorized 3rd floor addition, roofing, siding. 15-7344
  21. 21 RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On): ▶ jump to 12:31
  22. 22 R201 Approves transfer: (1) $89,000.00 in Human Resources needed to be moved because 2023 Q4 Unemployment was Paid in 2024 Leading to Higher Than Budgeted Unemployment Expenses in 2024. 15-7336 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:26
  23. 23 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (To be referred to Committee with public comment prior to referral) ▶ jump to 13:44
  24. 24 Bill 112 Amending Part II General Legislation, Chapter 532 Special Events, Sections 2-14 by updating the language around permitting and fees and amending Part II General Legislation, Chapter 270 Fees, Section 62 Special Event by increasing certain special event fees. 15-7342 approved ▶ jump to 14:58
  25. 25 Bill 113 Amending the 2024 Grant Fund budget to accept Fifty-Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from Bloomberg Philanthropies through Johns Hopkins University for the Love Your Block Grant. 15-7341 ▶ jump to 15:17
  26. 26 Bill 114 Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of Nine Thousand One Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($9,145.00) from Irving Pool Improvements capital project into Fountain Park for installation of a mural on the pool house building. 15-7357 ▶ jump to 15:41
  27. 27 RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION (Can be voted on or Referred to Committee): ▶ jump to 16:10
  28. 28 R202 Refer to the Public Safety Committee Authorization for Contract with Alloy5, LLC in the amount of $1,473,000.00 to provide architect/engineer (A/E) consultants to be part of a team to perform professional services for the design of the new Public Safety Headquarters and the renovations for the existing Public Safety building. Seven (7) proposals were received; however, two (2) proposals were rejected due to cost being included in the technical proposal. Contract shall be for two (2) years with one (1) one (1) year renewal beyond the contract expiration period. 15-7339 approved Pass ▶ jump to 20:48
  29. 29 NEW BUSINESS: NONE ▶ jump to 21:26
  30. 29 R202 Refer to the Public Safety Committee Authorization for Contract with Alloy5, LLC in the amount of $1,473,000.00 to provide architect/engineer (A/E) consultants to be part of a team to perform professional services for the design of the new Public Safety Headquarters and the renovations for the existing Public Safety building. Seven (7) proposals were received; however, two (2) proposals were rejected due to cost being included in the technical proposal. Contract shall be for two (2) years with one (1) one (1) year renewal beyond the contract expiration period. 15-7339 approved Pass ▶ jump to 21:04
  31. 30 GOOD AND WELFARE: NONE ▶ jump to 21:31
  32. 31 ADJOURNED: 6:51 PM ▶ jump to 21:36
  33. 32 Reference Materials: Council Rules Procurement Code Ethics Code 15-6577