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Invocation:

Pledge to the Flag

Roll Call

Courtesy of the Floor Please observe the Rules of Council when given privilege of the floor. A copy of Council Rules can be found on the council agenda on the website; copies are also on the back desk along with the agenda. When anyone has privilege of the floor, I will not entertain personal insults, attacks, name calling or other behavior that is inconsistent with the purpose of conducting official business. If you would like to speak, we are asking that you fill out a card - they are on the back table - provide them to the clerk before speaking. Include your name and address. Courtesy of the Floor is meant to provide public comment on items that are not on the agenda. Public comment during consideration of ordinances, resolutions and motions is limited by topic - your comments must be relevant to the subject matter of the proposed legislation. Public comments are taken before council votes on items. You are given privilege of the floor to provide public comment, it is not a question-and-answer session. If you are speaking on behalf of yourself, you have three minutes and if you are speaking on behalf of a group that has several members present, you will be given five minutes.

Please address the Council President not individual councilpersons or city staff. Refrain from insulting or defaming staff, officials, and the public; refrain from using offensive language, cursing, and making noises while other people are speaking. Please be aware that comments and/or behavior in violation of these rules will result in a forfeiture of all remaining time and you will be asked to return to your seat.

Contract Approvals

15-7063 R118 Authorization for Contract with Yannuzzi Group, Inc. for an estimated yearly sum of $90,000.00. The intent of this invitation to bid if to secure a Contractor to demolish buildings and remediate the properties on an as needed basis and in accordance with the specifications referenced in Bid No. 2024-27. One bid was received; one (1) year contract that can be extended two (2) additional one (1) year terms, if pricing remains the same. Additionally, if necessary, the City reserves the right to extend the contract by three (3) months, in order to prevent a lapse in coverage.

Legislation Text R 118 - Yannuzzi

15-7065 R119 Authorizes lease agreement with Friends of Allentown Parks for an office space located at 2700 Parkway Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18104.

Legislation Text R119 - Friends of Allentown Parks

15-7064 R120 Authorization of Cooperative Contract(s) in an amount greater than $40,000.00 to provide the City with various goods/services. H.T. Lyons - Replacement of City Hall Air Handler #2, Samsara Networks, Inc. - 170) License For Vg-Series Gateways, Includes Support, Software Updates, Hosted Service, And Cellular Connectivity (13) License For Dual-Facing Dash Cam, Includes Support, Software Updates, Hosted Cloud Service, Shi International Corp. - Network Switch Order and Miller Sports Construction - Cedar Basketball Court Resurfacing and Bucky Boyle Basketball Court Resurfacing, Schaedler Yesco Dist. - Mack Boulevard Lighting & Musco Sports Lighting, LLC. - Jordan Meadows Mini-Pitch System.

Legislation Text R120 Cooperative Approval - 7.24

15-7085 R121 Authorization for Contract with Spohn Ranch, Inc. in the amount of $977,861.00 to provide services of a qualified general contractor for Phase 2 of Jordan Skatepark. Jordan Park is located at 201 N. 6th St., Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18102. This project involves the construction of a cast in place concrete skate park facility which will be utilized by skateboarders, scooters, and BMX riders. One bid was received; one (1) contract year that can be extended for up to an additional sex (6) months beyond the contract period.

Legislation Text R121 - Spohn Ranch.docx

15-7086 R122 Authorization for Contract with Bethlehem Landfill Company in the estimated amount of $2,954,870.00 for the first contract year, with a maximum CPI adjustment of five (5%) percent to be applied for contract commencement on 6/1/2025 and each year after the first-year term, to provide disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW). There were three (3) bids; contract shall be for five (5) years beginning on the commencement date, June 1, 2025, and terminating May 31, 2030 and can be extended for up to an additional two (2) two (2) years beyond the contract expiration period at the sole discretion of the City.

Legislation Text R122 - Bethlehem Landfill.docx BLC errors on R122.pdf

Minutes of Previous Meeting

15-7067 June 5, 2024 City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

Legislation Text June 5, 2024 City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

15-7068 July 9, 2024 City Council Special Council Meeting Minutes

Legislation Text July 9, 2024 City Council Special Council Meeting Minutes

Communications