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Invocation:

Pledge to the Flag

Roll Call

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Contract Approvals: The general idea for approving contracts is acknowledging that proper procurement procedures were followed pursuant to the city code.

15-6759 R39 Authorization for Contract with Landmarks SGA, LLC in the estimated sum of $65,000.00 per contract year to conduct architectural surveys of properties within the existing historic districts and update existing property inventories. The firm will also review the efficacy of the City's historic district ordinance and examine existing City policies, including the zoning code and building codes, to make recommendations for continued improvements to the historic preservation program. The scope of work will also include assisting City staff with the enforcement of the historic district ordinance and assisting City staff with public outreach and methods of increasing public awareness of the historic districts. The firm will identify opportunities to increase the historic preservation incentives and investment within the City, work with staff to develop grant proposals to support the City's historic preservation efforts and provide general assistance in implementing the City's Historic Preservation Plan.

Legislation Text R39 - Landsmark - Updated

15-6760 R40 Authorization for Contract with Michael Baker International, Inc. in the amount of $233,336.00 to provide consulting and engineering design services related to the D&L Trail: Allentown East Segment Design. This was competitively bid, six (6) bids were received, however, one (1) bid was rejected.

Legislation Text R40 - Michael Baker

15-6761 R41 Authorization for Contract with Construction Masters Services, LLC in the amount of $1,988,377.50 to construct/reconstruct ADA Ramps in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and remove and dispose of sidewalk and/or concrete curb, located within the City limits, along with incidental work as may be authorized and required by the Contract Administrator. This was competitively bid, five (5) bids where received, however, one (1) bid was rejected.

Legislation Text R41- CMS

Minutes of Previous Meeting

15-6771 March 6, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes

Legislation Text March 6, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes

Communications An Executive Session was held on March 6, 2024 for the purpose of considering the purchase of real estate and matters related to the initiation and conduct of an investigation. Council's office received a petition requesting an intermunicipal liquor license transfer for City Center Hospitality Ten, LLC located at 950 Hamilton Street. The Public Hearing on the transfer will take place on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 6:15 PM Chasers: If you parked in the city lot next to City Hall, please see the City Clerk for a voucher.

Old Business

REPORTS Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Hendricks, Gerlach The Committee has not met since the last Council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for March 27th at 6 PM. Community and Economic Development: Chair Hendricks, Mota, Napoli The committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for April 10th, time to be determined. Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Affa, Napoli, Santos The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Parks and Recreation: Chair Santos, Affa, Gerlach The Committee met on March 13th and forward items on this evening's agenda; the next meeting is scheduled for April 3rd at 5:45 PM to review legislation being introduced this evening. Public Safety: Chair Zucal, Hendricks, Mota The committee met this evening; the next meeting is scheduled for April 3rd at 6 PM to review legislation being introduced this evening. Public Works: Chair Gerlach, Affa, Zucal The Committee met this evening, the next meeting is scheduled for April 3rd at 6:15 PM to consider Bill 13, the vacation of Type Street. Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations, and Strategy: Chair Mota, Napoli, Gerlach The committee has not met since the last Council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for March 27th at 5:30 PM. Controller's Report (3 minutes) Mayor's Report (3 minutes)

15-6779 Controller Reports

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