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Union City Council approves canoe launch contract, removes Landbank lien and backs seven Renaissance grants
Summary
At its Aug. 27 meeting, Union City Borough Council unanimously removed a $2,690 lien on a Landbank property, awarded a $16,679 contract for a canoe/kayak launch contingent on an easement, and approved seven Renaissance Grant applications requesting $23,600. The council also accepted the EACOG audit.
Union City Borough Council met Aug. 27 at First Global Methodist Church and unanimously approved several routine motions and local projects, including the removal of a lien on a Landbank property, an awarded contract for a canoe and kayak launch, and seven Renaissance Grant awards.
The council voted to remove the Borough’s lien of approximately $2,690 on 121 East High Street, a property donated to the Erie County Landbank. Councilor Kerns moved to remove the lien for the full amount and Councilor Steadman seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
Manager Cindy Wells told the council that two quotes were received to install a canoe/kayak launch at the American Legion ball field and that the project fell below the $23,200 threshold that would require formal bidding. Construction Services of PA submitted the low quote of $16,679; Blum Property Services submitted a competing quote of $18,541.50. Councilor Osborn moved to accept the $16,679 quote contingent on obtaining an easement from the American Legion; Councilor Kerns seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
On the Renaissance Grant program, Wells reported seven applications totaling $60,606 in project cost and requesting $23,600 in grant awards; the Renaissance fund balance was reported as $90,547.35. Councilor Steadman moved to approve the seven recommended applications, and Councilor Osborn seconded; the motion carried unanimously. Wells said the approved improvements were intended to help fight blight in the borough.
The council also passed a resolution accepting the Erie Area Council of Governments (EACOG) audit report as reviewed by COG members. Councilor Osborn moved and Councilor Steadman seconded the resolution; the motion carried unanimously.
All recorded motions at the meeting carried with four yes votes (Councilors Joyce, Osborn, Steadman and Kerns). Councilors Cross, Winkler and Uber were recorded as absent.
The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Sept. 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., at which a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment and a vote on a parking ordinance will be held as advertised.
