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15-5656 Bill 9 Community and Economic Development Committee, forwarded favorably, 3-0. Provides 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 9 DCED ESG Accounts

15-5606 Bill 10 Public Works, this evening Providing that a section of Ann Street on the east side of Allentown between East Maple Street, South Albert Street, East Walnut Street and South Bradford Street, be called "John Snyder Way." This was initially introduced as a resolution, the committee had no issues changing the name of the street, which needs to be done by ordinance. There are no property owners impacted by the legislation. Public Works is fine with the change.

Legislation Text Bill 10 Renaming the Street Surrounding Ann Street between East Maple, South Albert, East Walnut and South Bradoford Streets John Snyder Way Dedicating City Assets John Snyder Way 1

15-5660 Bill 12 Motion to pull from committee to vote on, was introduced last council meeting Amending the 2023 Fire Department Uniforms budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of funds received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide for the purchase of 8 complete sets of NFPA 1971 approved turnout gear for our new recruits. This ensemble will include a turnout coat, pants, helmet, one pair of boots, two pairs of gloves, two hoods, and an individual face piece which is properly fit-tested.

Legislation Text 12 - Fire Uniforms

CONSENT AGENDA

15-5680 R50 Certificate of Appropriateness for work in the Historic Districts: 1550-52 W. Chew, 1118 W. Turner, 735 Oak and 937 North Streets

Legislation Text R50 Certificate of Appropriateness 735 Oak Street Final Review 937 North Street Final Review 1118 Turner Street Final Review 1550 52 Chew Street Final Review

RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On):

15-5648 R47 Community and Economic Development Committee, forwarded favorably, 3-0 Denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness - 1024 W. Chew Street

Legislation Text R47 HARB Resolution to DENY - 1024 W Chew St 1024 W Chew Street -Final Review

15-5623 R46 Budget and Finance Committee, forwarded favorably with the caveat that the committee work with the administration to lessen the need for transfers by considering threshold levels and getting the transfers done proactively - transfer approval before expenditure. Approves 17 transfers: $1,267,922.34 in Fire Administration & Operations Correcting 2022 Negative Personnel Balances - $87,917.84 is available within the Fire Admin Program, $987,258.59 in Information Services for All Expenses for the Project were Charged to the Original Account Given of 001-07-3000-2119-76; $391,909.27 in EMS Correcting 2022 Negative Personnel Balances; $358,894.65 in Police Operations Correcting 2022 Negative Personnel Balances; $63,904.50 in PW - Fleet for No Personnel Wages Were Budgeted in the New Garage Program in Nov - Dec 2022/$51,494.16 is available within the program; $33,852.37 in Police Academy Correcting Negative Personnel Balances for 2022; $33,182.43 in Traffic Planning Correcting Negative Personnel Balances for 2022; $16,405.66 in Correcting Negative Personnel Balances for 2022; $13,592.44 in Trexler Grounds Maintenance for Permanent Wages, Temporary Wages, Premium Pay & FICA were underbudgeted in 2022 in the Trexler Account; $9,000.00 in Public Works for the Funds Needed to be Transferred So They Are Available in the Correct Account - Public Works; $8,862.91 in CED Director - Administration Correcting Negative Personnel Balances for 2022; $8,000.00 in Public Works for the Funds Needed to be Transferred So They Are Available in the Correct Account - Public Works; $7,613.86 in Mayor for Longevity & FICA Were Underbudgeted in 2022; $6,765.00 in Human Resources Needed to Cover Tuition Reimbursements and Certificate Bonuses; $5,851.80 in PW - Tech Services Correcting Negative Personnel Balances for 2022; $5,556.12 in HR Correcting Negative Personnel Balances for 2022; $5,259.96 in Public Works - Office of Compliance for Temporary Wages & Premium Pay Were Underbudgeted for 2022.

Legislation Text R46 Transfer Funds Solid Waste Public Works Information Services Needed To Cover Tuition Reimbursements and Certificate Bonuses for 2022 Longevity & FICA Were Underbudgeted in 2022 Temporary Wages & Premium Pay Were Underbudgeted for 2022 Correcting Negative Personnel Balances for 2022 Correcting Negative Personnel Balances for 2022 - $33,182.43 Correcting Negative Personnel Balances for 2022 - $5,851.80 Correcting Negative Personnel Balances for 2022 - $33,852.37 Correcting Negative Personnel Balances for 2022 - $5,556.12 Correcting Negative Personnel Balances for 2022 - $8,862.91 Permanent Wages, Temporary Wages, Premium Pay & FICA Were Underbudgeted in 2022 in the Trexler Account Correcting 2022 Negative Personnel Balances Correcting 2022 Negative Personnel Balances $391,909.27 No Personnel Wages Were Budgeted In The New Garage Program in Nov - Dec 2022 Correcting Negative Personnel Balances for 2022 - $87,917.84 Is Available Within the Fire Admin Program

15-5693 R51 This is a new resolution to be voted on. Approves one transfer: $189,500 Budget & Finance For An Error When Entering the 2023 Budget - The Financial Advisory Expense & the NIZ Electronic Report Contracts for be 46 not 42.

Legislation Text R51 Transfer Funds An Error When Entering the 2023 Budget - The Financial Advisory Expense & the NIZ Electronic Report Contracts for be 46 not 42

15-5420 R165 Budget and Finance, forwarded with the caveat that forensic audit be changed to external audit and that consideration be given to having the Controller do a performance audit for better initial understanding of the process - committee wanted to hear from the prime sponsor, Councilperson Zucal. Authorizes expenditure of funds for an independent forensic audit of the use of overtime and sick/leave time across all city bureaus and departure pay-outs

Legislation Text R165 Forensic Audit

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

15-5698 Bill 13 Refer to Parks and Recreation Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for an appropriation of Three Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Six Hundred ($398,600.00) Dollars into a new capital fund account. This money was awarded as a DCNR Grant for Phase 2 Construction of the Jordan Skatepark.

Legislation Text Bill 13 Skate Park DCNR Grant

15-5696 Bill 14 Refer to Public Works Amending Part II General Legislation, Chapter 163 Animals, Article I Animal Control by updating the language in Sections 1, 3-7, 13-15, 18, and 21-23.

Legislation Text Bill 14 Animal Control Amendment

15-5697 Bill 15 Refer to Public Safety Amending the 2023 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of The State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) Grant to the Allentown EMS Department to upgrade equipment.

Legislation Text Bill 15 OFSC EMS Grant

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