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Union City Council unanimously approves canoe/kayak launch contract, removes lien and awards Renaissance grants
Summary
At its Aug. 27 meeting, Union City Borough Council unanimously approved a $16,679 contract for a canoe/kayak launch (contingent on an easement), removed a $2,690 lien on a Landbank property at 121 East High Street and approved seven Renaissance grant applications totaling $23,600 in requested funding.
Union City Borough Council met Aug. 27, 2024, and unanimously approved several routine measures including awarding a contract to install a canoe and kayak launch at the American Legion ball field, removing a borough lien on a Landbank-owned property, and approving Renaissance grant awards.
Councilor Osborn moved — and Councilor Steadman seconded — approval of Construction Services of PA's $16,679 quote to install the canoe/kayak launch after the borough receives an easement from the American Legion. The engineer from The EADS Group reviewed two quotes: Blum Property Services, LLC at $18,541.50 and Construction Services of PA at $16,679. The council voted unanimously to accept the lower quote.
Borough Manager Cindy Wells reported the borough holds a lien against 121 East High Street for approximately $2,690. Councilor Kerns moved and Councilor Steadman seconded a motion to remove/satisfy the lien for the full amount at the Landbank's request; the motion carried unanimously.
Wells also presented seven recommended Renaissance Grant applications that together request $23,600 in grant funding against $90,547.35 available in the program. The projects total $60,606 in proposed improvements; Councilor Steadman moved and Councilor Osborn seconded approval of the seven applications, which the council approved unanimously as measures intended to combat blight.
The council also passed a resolution accepting the Erie Area Council of Government (EACOG) audit report after COG members reviewed and accepted the audit. The motion to pass the resolution was moved by Councilor Osborn and seconded by Councilor Steadman and carried unanimously.
Other business included a decision not to advertise for towing bids, a borough letter of support for a PennDOT Charging & Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant application along the US Route 6 corridor, and routine acceptance of minutes, the secretary’s report and bills. The meeting lasted roughly 19 minutes and adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
