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Morrisville council awards curb‑ramp and library contracts, hears MS4 stormwater update and truck‑scale grant application
Summary
Council awarded a DCED MTF curb‑ramp contract to NJS Concrete ($169,334), approved library paint and floor improvements to PR Commercial Services through Co‑Stars ($170,522) and authorized a DCED LSA grant application for truck‑scale relocation; borough staff also briefed the council on MS4 stormwater permit responsibilities and urged residents to report illicit discharges.
Borough engineering staff presented several consent‑agenda and main‑agenda infrastructure items and an MS4 stormwater update during the June 16 meeting.
Contracts and grants
- The borough accepted the low bid for the 2026 DCED MTF curb‑ramp program and awarded the project to NJS Concrete for $169,334; the project is funded in part by a DCED grant award of $247,444 and includes curb ramps along the West Palmer Street corridor. Council approved the award 8–0.
- Council approved a Co‑Stars purchase to repaint the Morrisville Library interior and replace flooring (lead abatement and vinyl flooring) with PR Commercial Services for $170,522. Jacob (borough engineering staff) said lead‑based paint sampling identified areas requiring abatement; the contractor estimated roughly six weeks of work, including a multi‑week closure period for interior work. Council approved the contract 8–0.
- The consent agenda also included approval to apply for a DCED LSA grant to support a truck‑scale relocation project (grant request amount $932,352) and to designate officials to execute application documents; the motion passed 8–0.
MS4/stormwater update
Borough staff explained the MS4 (NPDES) municipal stormwater permit structure under Pennsylvania DEP and the Clean Water Act, outlining five core components: public education, illicit discharge detection and elimination, construction runoff controls, post‑construction stormwater management, and municipal good housekeeping. Staff reported the borough has met a prior sediment reduction target through a basin retrofit and continues to monitor for the next permit cycle; residents were asked to keep storm drains clear and report suspicious discharges.
Library logistics and community impact
Staff and council discussed the practicalities of closing the library for abatement and flooring replacement (moving books and fixtures, public‑works support to move heavy items) and the timing of the work so as to limit disruption to summer patrons. The library director vacancy and recruitment posting were discussed by council members in public comment.
Ending
Council approved the contracts and grant application unanimously; borough staff will work with the contractor and library staff to finalize schedules, ensure abatement procedures meet state standards, and publish public notices regarding temporary closures.
