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Council approves multiple contracts, budget amendments and appointments; several items pass unanimously
Summary
The Allentown City Council approved three contract awards, two budget amendments for capital and equipment, and a five-item consent agenda that included several board appointments. Several items were unanimous; resolutions and ordinances were approved by recorded votes.
Allentown City Council on Wednesday approved a slate of contracts, budget amendments and appointments during its regular meeting.
Key actions included the award of a revenue-generating scrap metal contract to Buckman Iron and Metal Inc., award of a multi-vendor road materials contract estimated at $2,400,000, and a contract to Telco, Inc. to repair traffic equipment damaged in accidents for $276,384.15. The council also approved a cooperative equipment purchase contract with Stevenson Equipment.
The council adopted Bill 11, amending the 2025 capital fund budget to include a supplemental appropriation of $175,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for design of the MLK Trail Phase 2. The council also approved Bill 13, a $150,000…
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