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Committee approves $182,000 supplemental appropriation for police range tower replacement
Summary
The Public Safety Committee approved Bill 61, a 2025 general fund supplemental appropriation of $182,000 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to replace the Police Academy Range Tower and repurpose classroom space, with a unanimous voice vote.
The Allentown City Public Safety Committee on Oct. 25 approved Bill 61, a request to amend the 2025 general fund budget to accept a $182,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to replace the Police Academy Range Tower and to use adjacent classroom space.
The committee heard from a police department representative who said the range tower has “been in in this repair for a while” and that the department obtained a Commonwealth grant to replace it. Committee members asked no substantive follow-up questions during the discussion.
A committee member moved to advance the bill; Council Member Zuckel seconded the motion. The committee approved the appropriation by voice vote with all members saying “aye.” The committee record does not show an individual roll-call tally.
The appropriation is for replacement of the Police Academy Range Tower and to utilize classroom space related to the academy. The committee did not discuss a timetable for replacement, procurement details, or maintenance funding during the meeting.
The committee then moved on to the next agenda item.
