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Council authorizes application to Pennsylvania Municipal Assistance Program, commits $75,000 match
Summary
Lancaster City Council voted Feb. 25 to authorize an application to the Pennsylvania Municipal Assistance Program to support upcoming zoning and ordinance updates; the resolution commits $75,000 in matching funds (in-kind and cash) over a two-year period if the grant is awarded.
Lancaster City Council voted Feb. 25 to authorize submission of an application to the Pennsylvania Municipal Assistance Program (through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development) to support proposed zoning updates and ordinance work; the resolution commits $75,000 in matching funds if the grant is awarded.
Council considered Resolution 17 20 25, described at the meeting as "a resolution of the city council of the city of Lancaster authorizing an application to the Pennsylvania Municipal Assistance Program." Betsy Hilligan, Bureau Chief of Planning for the city, was present to answer questions. Council members said the state program has deadlines and the funding would help with zoning and ordinance updates.
The resolution, as explained at the meeting, would commit $75,000 in matching funds (including in-kind contributions) typically phased over a two-year grant period. Councilors moved and seconded the measure; a roll call recorded ayes from the councilors present and the measure passed.
Votes at a glance: - Approval of minutes (Feb. 11, 2025): motion passed by recorded ayes (Mister Arroyo; Mister Cleese; Miss Craig; Miss Diaz; Mister Hirsch; President Bacon) - Resolution 17 20 25 (authorize application to Pennsylvania Municipal Assistance Program; commit $75,000 match): passed by voice/recorded ayes (Mister Royer; Mister Please; Miss Craig; Miss Diaz; Mister Hersh; President Baker) - Motion to adjourn: passed by voice vote (all in favor)
What it means: If the grant is awarded, the city would receive external technical assistance and funds to support zoning and ordinance updates; the resolution authorizes staff to apply and commits the stated matching funds if the award is made. The council did not discuss program specifics beyond the grant purpose at this meeting.
