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Union City Council approves canoe/kayak launch contract, removes landbank lien and awards Renaissance grants
Summary
At its Aug. 27 meeting the Union City Borough Council unanimously approved removal of 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 awards totaling $23,600.
Union City Borough Council on Aug. 27, 2024, meeting at First Global Methodist Church unanimously approved multiple routine and project motions, including removal of a lien on a Landbank property, awarding a canoe/kayak launch contract, and approving Renaissance grant awards.
The Council voted to remove a lien of $2,690 against 121 East High Street after the Erie County Landbank requested the lien be removed. Councilor Kerns moved to remove and satisfy the lien; Councilor Steadman seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Borough Manager Cindy Wells identified the lien amount on the record.
Council also reviewed quotes for a canoe/kayak launch at the American Legion ball field and accepted the lowest quote. Quotes were Blum Property Services, LLC for $18,541.50 and Construction Services of PA for $16,679. Councilor Osborn moved to accept the $16,679 quote from Construction Services of PA contingent on receiving an easement from the American Legion; Councilor Kerns seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The Council approved seven Renaissance Grant applications for the 2024/2025 period. The seven projects total $60,606 in project costs, requesting $23,600 in grant funding; the borough reported $90,547.35 available in the Renaissance Grant fund. Councilor Steadman moved to approve the recommended applications; Councilor Osborn seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Councilors also passed a resolution accepting the Erie Area Council of Government (EACOG) audit report as presented; the motion was made by Councilor Osborn and seconded by Councilor Steadman and carried unanimously.
In other business, Borough Manager Cindy Wells said a letter of support will be sent for a PennDOT Charging & Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program application along the U.S. Route 6 corridor. The council opted not to advertise for towing bids. The meeting adjourned at 6:19 P.M.
