York City Council approves multiple resolutions, introduces five bills

Summary

At its April 1 meeting the York City Council approved a series of resolutions including appointments to the housing authority, waste-disposal contract, a park grant application and authorization for outside counsel for the treasurer; the council also introduced five budget and ordinance bills for later consideration.

York City Council approved a string of resolutions on Tuesday and introduced five bills for future consideration, the council announced at its April 1 legislative meeting in council chambers.

The actions include reappointments and a new appointment to the York Housing Authority, approval of a municipal contract for collection and disposal of large residential items, authorization to submit a park master-plan grant application, and approval for the treasurer’s office to retain outside counsel. Council members also introduced five bills amending the 2025 budget and codified ordinances; those bills will “sit” for later consideration.

Why it matters: the measures affect city operations and funding priorities (trash collection, housing authority membership, grant applications and budget changes) and set the items that staff and committees will advance before final votes.

Votes and key motions

- Minutes: Council approved the minutes of the March 18 legislative meeting and the March 26 committee meeting. Motion moved and seconded; chair called for ayes and the motion carried.

- Resolution 22 (certificate of appropriateness): Council approved a certificate of appropriateness for work at 287 West Market Street and 247 East…

York City Council approves multiple resolutions, introduces five bills

Summary

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