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Crafton workshop recommends bond funding for police garage floor, cameras and other building repairs
Summary
Staff recommended using bond proceeds for the police garage floor and two camera projects, discussed stage-roof and library repairs, and flagged a higher-than-expected cost to run a hydrant line to a new building.
Crafton Borough staff recommended using bond proceeds for several municipal capital projects during the Oct. 9 budget workshop, and flagged additional, unbudgeted infrastructure costs that could reduce available bond balances.
"We are suggesting that we use the bond fund for the police garage floor since that is a typical capital investment and then using the bond fund for the two camera projects," presenter Jim Price said, describing staff recommendations for capital spending tied to recently completed construction and facility improvements.
Why it matters: replacing the police garage floor, upgrading building systems and installing cameras have immediate operational impacts for borough services and public safety. Staff recommended paying for them from bond proceeds rather than raising taxes.
Major items discussed
- Police garage floor: The garage floor is deteriorated and prevents regular use of the garage. Price said estimates ranged…
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