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City staff reported three bids were received for the 2025 pavement milling and overlay project. The recommended award was the base bid, which covers milling and overlay work on 13 city blocks and carries a base price of $315,962.75. Staff said an optional/additive bid would increase the contract total to as much as $512,642.35 if the city directs the contractor to add the optional scope. The presenter recommended awarding the base bid and retaining a $44,000 balance in the 2025 overlay budget for contingency and flexibility to address any problems that may arise during the project.

Council members discussed how streets are prioritized and confirmed the project is included in the current budget; staff said the city ranks street segments and reviews condition annually. The contract award was put to roll call; Miss Flasher, Mr. Cashman, Mr. Gilbert, Mrs. McCain, Mr. Valella and Mayor Wertman voted yes and the motion carried 6–0.

Staff said the contractor will perform milling across its assigned blocks, followed by overlay, and that recycled millings can be reused on other city projects when appropriate. No change to the budget appropriation was required at the time of award, staff said.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 19, 2025 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The council awarded the 2025 pavement milling and overlay base contract to IA Construction for $315,962.75; the base bid covers 13 city blocks and an optional bid scope could raise total to $512,642.35. The city recommended awarding the base bid and maintaining a $44,000 contingency in the overlay budget.","taxTitle","Warren City, Warren County, Pennsylvania","taxId",51995,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6230565,"Council authorizes staff to accept \"walk-away\" settlement in Rural Industries tax appeal",61,2124740,2185805,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442179-02d7e3440f240614d7fa94363cb1ae6b&start=2124&end=2185","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442179-02d7e3440f240614d7fa94363cb1ae6b/thumbnail_2124740.jpg","/articles/6230565/Warren-City/Warren-County/Pennsylvania/Council-authorizes-staff-to-accept-walk-away-settlement-in-Rural-Industries-tax-appeal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230565-3ceaa77f2faacef06a2660e201dc6dc7/orig.mp4?Expires=1769804388&Signature=E~z7WdQCwZLmIAXTFkAKFZrxtmRbdZ61vDaFqbc4CdY54WUtuE~3722cKhFSTmxuf3xemE3jN~qF-6s1diSQwwRHU9D84SSXbUzYwKhlrCCCrFsS4OcjXMk0REeiQydEcLVt-pgxot9v1wh6Mdj428IBfZqXaGRR1ZF~P1FGaKMX9VZ-I72iyOD1QdOAcse4ljAvjPqOSF7V0HIVQd6sHXHNq2-Kv78IhkBNjFreMt~bwVSkqHQdWlka30eRT1eYZeS91zY5gGF87keCtMGbrkfvdgjm3slSKEDzYrUfAXv9dy~b8Xddb835mLI2NQ0qv8l3c0pgVYnnzaua08BGRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Warren City Council on May 19 authorized city counsel to proceed with a settlement offer in a 2023 real-estate tax appeal filed by Rural Industries concerning three properties at 140 Commerce Street.

According to staff, after a hearing in April the parties negotiated a \"walk-away\" settlement that would leave the current assessed value in place. The memo presented to council said the county commissioners and the Warren County School District indicated they wish to accept the proposed settlement. Staff warned that if the settlement were rejected the case would proceed to trial, exposing the city to additional legal expense and the risk of a larger reduction in assessed value.

A motion to authorize city counsel to finalize and execute an appropriate settlement agreement was made and approved by roll call (Miss Flasher, Mr. Cashman, Mr. Gilbert, Mrs. McCain, Mr. Valella and Mayor Wertman). The motion carried 6–0. Staff noted no dollar amounts were announced in the public meeting record and said the settlement would leave assessments \"as is.\"","Warren City Council authorized staff to proceed with a settlement in a 2023 real-estate tax appeal by Rural Industries that would leave assessments as currently in effect; county and school district indicated they will accept the offer.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6230570,"Warren adopts 2024 International Property Maintenance Code to support new permitting software",101,1696110,1797715,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442179-02d7e3440f240614d7fa94363cb1ae6b&start=1696&end=1797","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442179-02d7e3440f240614d7fa94363cb1ae6b/thumbnail_1696110.jpg","/articles/6230570/Warren-City/Warren-County/Pennsylvania/Warren-adopts-2024-International-Property-Maintenance-Code-to-support-new-permitting-software","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230570-439a94bcb4c2fbb04af403fbbddb2696/orig.mp4?Expires=1769804388&Signature=i7I3sAVGrHzD-v7YjW1xPh3iFVO7wz9ACSBCl261KEu2o-ERa2ZjO86VVDIa8FWgsFgPcTGDcDVJLz~80PmBZM0Er~MtYi81idPWQ5T8dQASng8EX-okaj00zbbsCQPYsDUfkxBT9SKiIMafOIB5kciNzjeO0ZzUAiXOYsu9aFbtpxP4GDgm~pLsUqZ07HgKVGQuIuyqxXIEuy214O9OZk~qOmEt3c7oRFKN7M08EWkD0SJha1Gv84IKuGqFtWeRGTfeIaQYk7wGj10hYw-kw9RYMQb2hUw6U6PZbQLq9LS7OCsD9dvhm6XAjIbou29Lp~GaqhrhS5FsaDwdiycjoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Warren City Council on May 19 adopted the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as the city's property maintenance code, a change staff said is necessary to support a planned transition to a new permitting and case-management software platform.

Mr. Gerlasi, the presenting city staff member, told council the department's current software will not be supported after Dec. 31, 2025. The new software has built-in capabilities based on the 2024 IPMC; the city previously adopted the 2012 IPMC. Gerlasi said adopting the 2024 IPMC will allow the department to use pre-populated code language in automated forms and better track property maintenance complaints, inspections, tickets and citations through to the district magistrate when needed.

Council members asked whether adopting the newer code would affect new construction; Gerlasi said the IPMC addresses property maintenance rather than building construction and that the changes are largely formatting and compatibility improvements. Staff also confirmed the software transition and associated software costs are included in this year's budget and no new expenditure was required beyond the budgeted amount.

The council moved to adopt the 2024 IPMC; roll call by Colleen Leary recorded six affirmative votes (Miss Flasher, Mr. Cashman, Mr. Gilbert, Mrs. McCain, Mr. Valella and Mayor Wertman) and the motion carried 6–0.","The council voted 6–0 to adopt the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code as the city's property maintenance code to enable a planned software transition and improve property maintenance case management.",{"_32":99,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":100,"_40":101,"_42":102,"_44":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6230575,"Warren City Council adopts revisions to Chapter 149 (Animals), tightening rules for backyard fowl and clarifying prohibitions",258,1005015,1263855,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442179-02d7e3440f240614d7fa94363cb1ae6b&start=1005&end=1263","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442179-02d7e3440f240614d7fa94363cb1ae6b/thumbnail_1005015.jpg","/articles/6230575/Warren-City/Warren-County/Pennsylvania/Warren-City-Council-adopts-revisions-to-Chapter-149-Animals-tightening-rules-for-backyard-fowl-and-clarifying-prohibitions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230575-862e59bceceafb9acf33e134bca2fee8/orig.mp4?Expires=1769804388&Signature=Q9oY20z0JBQhDBPTbpmsPuSjloKxIrFWifYInWKoRtGcSZbiz5lStPW3XLqWmEsHiM1AdkkE7MHglQoXrSRXXxwuxsWvJQ7LqwbwAqN1d91opaFx7ny4NLjgrHOdzP97pChwR0Gdq-SRX4nFS3l0z4CppzmqbD1TAriBtHmFoPV4FKAvsLWjzy4QHD6JSEonbRz~8yfnMEXRdXd7xe1mlNMYtFWrcHSZYjBLafk6Hd0E1p-bbyI~2~3HrEzCi-uJsw-9DBBj8ynKuPBvJqSaWoamN4dyYdRIZdWU9Vyz-YYnOa3fi5CufFfAMpczYqJfkGmCnkzQNebOPILAt2VTwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Warren City Council on May 19 voted 6–0 to adopt amendments to Chapter 149 (Animals) of the Warren City Code that update which animals are permitted within city limits and set permit and siting requirements for structures such as chicken coops.

City staff member (presenter) explained the ordinance revision was drafted after an increase in inquiries and complaints about keeping animals in the city. The revised chapter clarifies what animals are permitted, specifies the number and type of allowed fowl, and updates requirements for coops and runs. The presenter said the ordinance also formalizes a process so the planning department can follow up and verify compliance when residents obtain a zoning permit for a chicken coop.

During public comment and council Q&A, residents asked whether free-range poultry would be allowed. The presenter said free-range chickens are not permitted and that coops and runs must meet location and covering requirements; the ordinance also prohibits roosters. The presenter explained that existing properties with animals exceeding new limits will be grandfathered so long as they predate the ordinance; new coops must comply with the updated code and a zoning permit will be required. On the sale of eggs, the presenter noted Pennsylvania food laws require sellers to identify the origin of eggs at farmers markets and other sales, and sellers must comply with those state rules.

Council moved to adopt the ordinance as drafted. City Clerk Colleen Leary called the roll; Miss Flasher, Mr. Cashman, Mr. Gilbert, Mrs. McCain, Mr. Valella and Mayor Wertman voted yes. The motion carried 6–0.

The adopted ordinance updates definitions and enforcement procedures for animals in the city, requires permits for chicken coops and similar ancillary structures, bans roosters and free-range poultry, and maintains prohibitions on larger livestock including cows and horses.","Council voted 6–0 to adopt amendments to Chapter 149 of the city code to clarify which animals are permitted, require permits for chicken coops, ban roosters and free-range chickens, and maintain prohibitions on livestock such as cows and horses.",{"_32":111,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":112,"_40":113,"_42":114,"_44":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6230578,"Warren City Council approves Superior Tire street vacation to allow plant expansion",90,13375,104225,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442179-02d7e3440f240614d7fa94363cb1ae6b&start=13&end=104","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442179-02d7e3440f240614d7fa94363cb1ae6b/thumbnail_13375.jpg","/articles/6230578/Warren-City/Warren-County/Pennsylvania/Warren-City-Council-approves-Superior-Tire-street-vacation-to-allow-plant-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230578-c8e91fa80a80e090e9b6f41752c2e2bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1769804388&Signature=gSjCwAbFaJ~BgEjyni4XxPSjBmjd9dgmvGLSp8qIamk6xwqB8TL9rB4z2~m6T~QuGvxqEV7DMhQEArzcJOYYjNgbyL3OhWjJuOYyFRM9lnRvHEjBfw29iocjBQD2~fc0tYF-QhKT-zYUStqFAb3p-hf2LuVijC0lHLHCpCbCKX9CYHK35bjr6j3Cq08YX8bn-21uyfHeCIBRz7OI4HTgAlnNEF8grPJhOLD-e1bPoC8n0WiKhIQ-nWZ-hGEzKjO95BmQPheF9lwMa-kJmSBQMyHISmXoBM8AeTgISaEeyx1NMsIC5aIUKWq70Po-YCiBt4NYg3TZPFEpB0B2KvMHvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Warren City Council on May 19 approved an ordinance vacating an unopened street that terminates at parcels owned by Superior Tire and Rubber Corporation, clearing the way for the company to expand its manufacturing facility.

The action followed a public hearing held at the start of the May 19 meeting at which no members of the public spoke. Michael Rossi, a city staff member who presented the application, told the council the unopened street lies between the Old Route 6 right-of-way and the southeast line of Superior’s property and is a dead end; Superior owns all parcels adjacent to the unopened street. Rossi said the “proposed ordinance requires that any utility lines under the area of construction are to be relocated or reconstructed in a location and as directed by the city and at Superior’s sole expense.”

Hank Lemurier, identified at the meeting as a representative of Superior Tire and Rubber Corporation, described why the company needs the property. “We need to have similar tanks … we have to upgrade our power systems, and we have to expand our manufacturing plant,” Lemurier said, explaining the company plans new storage and processing tanks and internal reconfiguration to expand production.

Council members moved to approve the ordinance. City Clerk Colleen Leary called the roll; Miss Flasher, Mr. Cashman, Mr. Gilbert, Mrs. McCain, Mr. Valella and Mayor Wertman voted in the affirmative. The motion carried 6–0.

The city recorded that it will retain the right to access existing sewer utility lines in the vacated area and that any utility relocations required for Superior’s construction must be performed at the company’s expense. The council’s vote approved the street vacation ordinance as submitted; no effective date or further implementation steps were announced during the meeting.","The Warren City Council voted 6–0 May 19 to vacate an unopened street adjacent to Superior Tire and Rubber Corporation so the company can expand; the city will retain access to existing sewer utilities and Superior will relocate utilities at its expense.","actionData","errors"]

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