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Votes at a glance: New Freedom Borough Council approves several contracts, grants reimbursements and procedural items
Summary
The council approved multiple routine and grant-funded items including a $233,000 FEMA‑funded stormwater contract, a brush chipper purchase with grant reimbursement, and a set of administrative resolutions; council also authorized submission of a solar decommissioning bond zoning amendment to the county planning commission.
At its meeting the New Freedom Borough Council voted on a series of routine and grant-funded matters. Major actions approved included a FEMA‑funded stormwater contract for Bailey Avenue, a grant‑assisted purchase of a brush chipper, and several procedural resolutions and contract name changes.
Key votes and outcomes
• Bailey Avenue stormwater infrastructure (construction contract, Barrasso Excavation / Aresco station incorporated): Council approved a contract for the Bailey Avenue stormwater upgrade in the amount of $233,000. Meeting discussion noted that 100% of the reimbursement will come from a FEMA hazard‑mitigation grant; the borough will not use tax dollars for that reimbursement. Motion: approve contract consistent with staff recommendation. Outcome: approved; vote tally not specified.
• Purchase of brush chipper (Stephenson Equipment): Council approved purchase of a brush chipper for $61,950. The council noted 95% of the purchase will be reimbursed by a Section 902 grant; the borough’s out‑of‑pocket share was…
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