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Committee Forwards $50,000 DCED Grant for Bethlehem Rose Garden Revitalization
Summary
The Finance Committee recommended placing legislation on the full council agenda to accept a $50,000 grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development for upgrades to the Bethlehem Rose Garden, including pathways, lighting, electrical work, bike racks and litter receptacles.
The Bethlehem City Council Finance Committee voted 2-0 to recommend that the full council consider accepting a $50,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for revitalization of the Bethlehem Rose Garden.
An administration representative told the committee the award will fund asphalt pathways, upgraded lighting, expanded electrical service, bike racks and litter receptacles. Committee Member Rachel Leon noted volunteers had requested improved lighting and the administration confirmed lighting was included in the budget breakdown.
The action taken by the committee was a recommendation to place appropriate legislation on tonight’s council agenda; the Finance Committee did not enact the appropriation itself. No contractor names, construction timelines, or additional matching requirements were presented during the committee discussion.
The item will appear on the council agenda for final approval and appropriation if the full council votes to accept the grant.
