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Union City Council unanimously approves grant awards, canoe/kayak launch contract and removes lien
Summary
At its Aug. 27 meeting the Union City Borough Council unanimously approved a series of routine motions: removal of a $2,690 lien on a Landbank property, award of a $16,679 canoe/kayak launch contract (contingent on an easement), acceptance of $23,600 in Renaissance grants, and acceptance of the EACOG audit report.
Union City Borough Council on Aug. 27, 2024 voted unanimously on a package of routine actions including grant approvals, a small public-works contract and satisfaction of a property lien.
The four councilors present — Councilors Joyce, Osborn, Steadman and Kerns — approved motions to remove a borough lien on 121 East High Street, award a contract for a canoe/kayak launch at the American Legion ball field, fund seven Renaissance grant applications and accept the Erie Area Council of Government (EACOG) audit. All motions carried unanimously.
The council removed a lien of approximately $2,690 against 121 East High Street, a property the transcript says was donated to the Erie County Landbank; the Landbank requested the lien be removed and Councilor Kerns moved to satisfy the lien in full, a motion seconded by Councilor Steadman and carried by roll call.
On recreational infrastructure, the borough reviewed quotes for a canoe/kayak launch installation; because the contract amount was under $23,200 bidding was not required. Council accepted Construction Services of PA’s quote of $16,679, contingent on receiving an easement from the American Legion, with Councilor Osborn moving and Councilor Kerns seconding.
On small-business and property improvement funding, Manager Cindy Wells reported seven Renaissance grant applications totaling $60,606 requested $23,600 in borough funds. Councilor Steadman moved and Councilor Osborn seconded approval of the requested $23,600 for the 2024–2025 grant period, with the council voting to approve the recommendations to help fight blight.
Council also passed a resolution accepting the EACOG audit report as presented; Councilor Osborn moved the resolution and Councilor Steadman seconded. Earlier routine business — approval of the agenda, minutes, the secretary’s report and payment of bills — was handled by unanimous motions.
The meeting record shows no dissent on any vote. The council adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
