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Council actions roundup: Sister City ordinance, surveillance grant and city contracts among items approved
Summary
Bethlehem City Council approved a series of ordinances, contracts and grant documents including a Sister City ordinance replacement, a Byrne JAG grant for intersection cameras and a nearly $966,000 contract for Friendship Park improvements.
Bethlehem City Council approved a slate of ordinances, resolutions and administrative items at its meeting, including a final ordinance replacing the Sister City Commission ordinance and multiple contract and grant authorizations. Key actions and vote tallies tracked in the meeting record include:
- Sister City Commission ordinance (Bill 19-25) — Final passage. The council approved a replacement ordinance updating the Sister City Commission by a roll-call vote of 7–0. (Sponsors: Ms. Leon and Ms. Cramsey Smith.)
- Zoning map amendment (Bill 20-25) — Passed 5–2. (See separate article for full debate; sponsors: Mr. Colon and Ms. Goyotek.)
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