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Contract Approvals

15-5935 R95 Authorization for Contract with TD Bank, N.A to provide banking and cash management services and to provide an automated accounts payable solution to pay vendors and/or suppliers and purchasing card/credit card services; three bids, 3 year contract, with option to renew for two, one year terms.

Legislation Text R 95 - TD Bank

15-5932 R96 Authorization for Contract price increase of 10% or more for an existing Contract over $40,000, that was previously Bid and Awarded under City Policies, with BL Companies Pennsylvania, Inc. in the amount of $6,000.00 that was previously bid for design and preparing the construction documents for the Valania Park Improvements Project.

Legislation Text R96 - BL Companies

15-5933 R97 Authorization for Contract with Construction Master Services, LLC in the amount of $199,810.00 to reconstruct the sidewalks, ADA Ramps, diamond plate drains, Flagpole foundations, and curb as needed along Penn St. (adjacent to City Hall). The Contract term shall commence upon full execution and shall cease September 30, 2023. Upon written notification, this contract can be extended for up to an additional one (1) year beyond the contract expiration period, 2 bids received, one was rejected.

Legislation Text R97 - City Hall SideWalk

15-5931 R98 Authorization for Contract with Gilboy Ford, Inc. Ross Body & Frame Works, Inc. & Stengel Bros. Inc. in the estimated sum of $40,000.00 per contract year to provide vehicle suspension, steering, and alignment for City vehicles.

Legislation Text R98 - Bid 2023-22

15-5934 R99 Authorization for Contract with Keystone Consulting Engineers as the primary and Barry Isett & Associates as secondary in the estimated sum of $100,000.00 per contract year to provide assistance to the City with additional workload and to expedite the engineering, traffic engineering, planning, and zoning review of subdivision, land development, and zoning applications.

Legislation Text R99 - Engineering Consultant

15-5926 R100 Authorizes and Approves the Engagement of Charles Smith, Esquire, to Provide Legal Services to Allentown City Council Pursuant to the Allentown Home Rule Charter and Administrative Code.

Legislation Text R100 Council Solicitor Renewal Smith Law Office - Engagement Letter for Letter Services (June 12, 2023)

Minutes of Previous Meeting

15-5920 May 3, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

Legislation Text May 3, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

15-5921 May 17, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

Legislation Text May 17, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

Communications Disclosures pursuant to the Ethics Code: From Councilperson Santos: Pursuant to the Ethic's Laws I wanted to disclose that Jonathan Strauss from Cortex Residential reached out to me to discuss an affordable housing project he is proposing. We had a conversation where he shared plans for how many units and the tenants he would be serving. From Councilperson Affa: Pursuant to the Ethics Code, Ms. Affa disclosed she met with Mr. Strauss on Tuesday, June 6 at 3 PM to discuss the proposed affordable housing project. Councilperson Gerlach noted she also met with Mr. Strauss. City Clerk noted he had a phone conversation with John Straus on procedures relating to the distribution of ARPA funds - directing him to city staff and the council president.