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Committee advances Bill 27 to add $300,000 for court upgrades; staff say funds will repair three basketball courts
Summary
A committee moved Bill 27 forward, which would add a $300,000 supplemental appropriation to a court upgrades capital account. Parks staff said the money will target repairs at Trout Creek, Walden Terrace and Roosevelt courts; Stevens Park remains a possible future project. Seasonal hiring and application details were also announced.
A committee meeting in Allentown moved Bill 27 forward after staff described the measure as a $300,000 supplemental appropriation to a capital account for court upgrades.
Staff member (read the bill text) said, “Bill 27 amends the 2025 correction fund budget by authorizing a supplemental appropriation for an inappropriate balance in the amount of $300,000 to the court upgrades capital project account.”
The bill was discussed alongside Parks and Recreation programming and infrastructure priorities. Miss Tolino, identified in the meeting as Parks and Recreation staff, said the allocation would fund repairs to basketball courts at Trout Creek, Walden Terrace and Roosevelt. She said Stevens Park was being considered for a future court but that other funding sources would be required for that site.
Miss Tolino said the department was focusing this appropriation on the three named locations “to start.” She also announced seasonal hiring for recreation positions, noting the openings and application process: “All the pay starts at $15 per hour,” and applications are posted on the City of Allentown’s website; new applicants must create an account and apply online, she said. The department’s recreation team offers assistance to applicants who have trouble with the online process.
During the meeting, a committee member moved to advance the item; another member seconded the motion. When the chair called for the vote, members responded “Aye. Aye.” The motion passed and the measure was scheduled to move forward to that night’s meeting for further consideration.
The discussion included a brief public-question exchange about minimum ages for seasonal positions. In response to a question from Dr. Moro about age requirements, Miss Tolino said positions are available starting at age 15, depending on the role.
The meeting record shows no additional budget breakdowns or a timetable for repairs; Stevens Park remains contingent on securing separate funding. The committee adjourned the Parks and Recreation portion of the agenda after these items and moved on to subsequent business.
