Allentown council approves contracts, grant applications and budget ordinances; submits $21 million museum application

The Allentown City Council approved a series of contracts, change orders, resolutions and budget ordinances during its meeting. Major actions passed by roll call were summarized by city staff and carried unanimously (7 yeas, 0 nays) unless noted below.

Procurement and contract approvals - R153: Authorized contracts with Whitmer Public Safety Group and Cogan Firearms, LLC for firearms-related items in a combined amount of $88,210; award made to lowest bidders. (Council vote recorded as 7 yeas, 0 nays.) - R154: Authorized a receivables contract with Ross Body & Frameworks with projected revenue of $1,085,100 for 2026–2028 and an estimated expense of $4,000 per year for towing city vehicles; sole bidder recommended. (7–0.) - R155: Authorized purchases under a cooperative contract (CoStars) for police fleet replacement vehicles, including a Chevy Tahoe and a police van to replace units that were totaled or have very high mileage; staff said funds are being transferred from a technology budget rollover rather than the general fund. (7–0.) - R156: Approved a…