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15-5224 Bill 58 Community and Economic Development, forwarded favorably An Ordinance providing for the expenditure of certain monies received by the City of Allentown under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1976, as amended; The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009; and Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended; for the purpose of undertaking programs of housing and community development within the City.

Legislation Text Bill 58 Expenditure of certain monies received by the City of Allentown under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act

15-5225 Bill 59 Public Safety Amending the 2022 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Thirty Seven Thousand Two Hundred and Thirty Seven Dollars ($37,237) as a result from a grant from the PEMA, Office of the State Fire Commissioner, EMS COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program, to the Allentown Emergency Medical Services to purchase equipment.

Legislation Text Bill 59 EMS PEMA Grant 8-3-22

15-5195 Bill 51 Rules and Chambers, forwarded favorably Adhering to Part One Administrative Legislation, Chapter 80 Personnel Policies, Section 80-7, Part E (1) by forwarding the recommendations of the Reclassification Committee to City Council.

Legislation Text Bill 51 First Reclassification Request 7-20-22

15-5187 Bill 53 Rules and Chambers, forwarded favorably Amends the Ethics code by adding provisions on nepotism, patronage, gifting and general procedures.

Legislation Text Bill 53 Ethics Bill

Request to suspend the rules to introduce and vote on this bill this evening.

15-5277 Bill 65 Amending the 2022 General Fund budget by creating the position of Building Inspector Trainee (Grade 16M, step C) and allowing the most senior Housing Inspector (Grade 14M) who is willing to assume the position, train with existing Building Inspectors (Grade 18M[b]) for a period up to but not to exceed one year. During this time frame, this inspector will pass the necessary tests and certification allowing them to assume the duties of the Building Inspector. Failure to pass these necessary qualifications in one calendar year will result in the Housing Inspector returning to their position, and the next senior staff willing to enroll will be given the opportunity.

Legislation Text Bill 65

CONSENT AGENDA

15-5258 R124 Sewage Planning Module at Riverview Lofts Allentown II LLC

Legislation Text R124 Riverview Lofts Allentown II LLC - Sewage Planning Module Riverview Lofts II Sewage Planning Module Riverview Lofts II - Signed Letter of Transmittal Riverview Lofts II Sewage Planning Module

RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On):

15-5223 R122 Community and Economic Development Committee, Forwarded Favorably Approves the Submission of the Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Legislation Text R122 Approves the Submission of the Action Plan

15-5257 R125 Authorizes the submission of the City's application for the Department of Justice's 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant in the amount of Fifty One Thousand Two Hundred and Thirty Six Dollars ($51,236.00)

Legislation Text R125 JAG Grant Application 8-17-22

15-5255 R126 Approves two transfers: (1) $50,000 from Traffic Planning and Control to Complete the LED Street Lighting Conversion in the West End of Allentown - the funds were originally budgeted in 46 for design and construction which is now being done in house, the funds will be placed in an account to purchase materials; ; (2) $10,057.40 from Recycling & Solid Waste due to an increase in cost for Wi Fi Costs at the Yard Waste Site and additional fuel costs for the tub grinder and other equipment.

Legislation Text R126 Transfer Funds LED Street Lighting Fuel and WIFI

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (To be referred to Committee with public comment prior to referral)

15-5260 Bill 64 Refer to Budget and Finance Committee Amending Part I: Administrative Legislation, Chapter 5 Administration of Government, Article IV Financial Procedures, Section 25 Temporary investment of funds.

Legislation Text Bill 64 Investment Policy Ordinance 8-17-22

RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION (Can be voted on or Referred to Committee):