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Borough seeks $1.38 million DCED multimodal grant to rebuild Adams and Veil Street and add sidewalks
Summary
A borough presenter described a complete rebuild of Adams and Veil Street—excavating over a foot and installing four pavement layers—after cores showed inadequate structure and a recent sinkhole; total estimated cost is $1.5 million and the borough will request $1,376,686 from the Pennsylvania DCED multimodal fund with a 10% local match.
The finance committee reviewed a proposed multimodal transportation grant application to rebuild Adams and Veil Street.
Will, the presenter, said cores from Remington and Bernick showed the existing pavement lacked the four-layer structure required for long-term durability and that a recent sinkhole highlighted the need for a full rebuild. The proposed project would excavate more than a foot and install four layers — subbase, base course, binder course and wearing course — and would add sidewalks to close two gaps (one between the daycare and Adams Street and another where future Wyeth site work will link sidewalks).
Estimated total project cost is $1.5 million; the borough will apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Multimodal Transportation Fund for $1,376,686. Will said typical grant practice requires a municipal resolution and noted grant applications are more competitive with a local match; he proposed a 10% match (approximately $137,000).
Public commenters asked whether restricting truck access would change the need for the project; council members and speakers observed the road has long been neglected, with severe ruts and a recent sinkhole that make rebuilding necessary.
Ending: Staff seeks a council resolution to accompany the DCED grant application due July 31; the match amount and funding source were discussed and staff will finalize the application and return with any required formal vote or resolution.
