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Union City council approves $400,000 grant application for Willow Street bridge replacement
Summary
Union City Borough Council voted unanimously June 25 to authorize a $400,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant application to replace the Willow Street bridge. The resolution was moved by Councilor Osborn, seconded by Councilor Kerns, and carried without dissent.
Union City Borough Council voted unanimously June 25 to approve a resolution authorizing a grant application for $400,000 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to replace the Willow Street bridge.
The resolution, introduced during the council’s regular meeting, was moved by Councilor Osborn and seconded by Councilor Kerns and recorded as carrying unanimously. Council minutes do not record debate on alternatives or a construction timetable; the vote authorizes borough staff to pursue the specified grant application.
Why it matters: The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides capital for infrastructure projects that improve vehicle, pedestrian and/or multiuse connectivity. Replacing the Willow Street bridge is a capital-scale project that would likely require matching funds and subsequent engineering and permitting approvals before construction.
What happens next: The council’s action authorizes borough staff to complete and submit the application; the minutes do not specify a target application deadline, match requirement, or an estimated construction start date. The solicitor and borough staff will handle grant paperwork and any follow-up required to secure funding.
