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Invocation

Pledge to the Flag

Roll Call

Courtesy of the Floor Courtesy and Privilege of the Floor Rules

Contract Approvals

15-7274 R171 Authorization for a change order in the amount of $3,000.00 with Canon Solutions America, Inc. to supply printers and multifunction machines along with support and maintenance of the equipment. The original contract was for $142,224.86, the addition would bring the contract to a new total of $145,224.86.

Legislation Text R171 - Change Order - Canon

15-7273 R172 Authorization for Contract with Michael Baker International, Inc. in the amount of $35,000.00 to assist the City of Allentown in a transformative initiative aimed at developing a plan for overhauling and expanding its current bike infrastructure. The initiative seeks to create a vibrant, accessible, and sustainable urban environment by addressing the gaps in the city's bike lane, trail, and shared lane network. This project aims to enhance safety, connectivity, and accessibility for people riding bikes, promoting a more active and healthy community while addressing pressing public health and environmental challenges. Two (2) proposals submitted, contract shall be for one (1) year with one (1) three (3) month renewal beyond the contract expiration period.

Legislation Text R172 - Michael Baker

15-7272 R173 Authorization for Contract with Construction Masters Services, LLC in the amount of $1,112,920.00 to secure a Contractor 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. ADA ramps will be constructed primarily in residential areas and areas where the City will complete roadway paving improvements following UGI gas line and LCA Water line restoration work. Five (5) bids were submitted, contract shall cease October 31, 2025 with one (1) three (3) month renewal beyond the contract expiration period.

Legislation Text R173 - Construction Master

15-7271 R174 Authorization for Contract with Pennoni Associates, Inc. for the estimated budgeted sum of $25,000.00 per contract year to obtain the services of an Engineering Firm to perform structural evaluations for Emergency and non-Emergency call outs as needed to make structural assessments and evaluations on commercial and residential properties in the City of Allentown. One (1) proposal was submitted, contract shall be for one (1) year with two (2) one (1) year renewal beyond the contract expiration period.

Legislation Text R174 - Pennoni

15-7270 R175 Authorization of Cooperative Contract(s) in an amount greater than $40,000.00 to provide the City with various goods/services, for T.M. Fitzgerald & Associates.

Legislation Text R175 Cooperative Approval - 10.16

Minutes of Previous Meeting

Communications

Old Business

REPORTS Budget Meetings: Council President notes first meeting in on October 30 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers, other meeting dates are listed on the agenda. October 30, 5:30 PM Mayor's Overview, 5 Year Plan, Revenue and Expenditure estimates; Budget and Finance, Debt Service Fund, Risk Management Fund, Capital Projects November 6 5 - 5:30 PM Parks and Recreation, Trexler Fund, Golf Fund and Rates 5:30 - 6:30 PM Public Safety: Fire, EMS, Police 6:30 Council Meeting November 13 Non-Departmental 5:15 - 5:30 PM Solicitor 5:30-5:45 PM - Mayor 5:45 - 6:00 PM - Controller and Council 6:00 PM Public Works, Solid Waste Fund, Liquid Fuels, Administrative Order Fund, Stormwater Fund November 20 5:30 - 6:00 PM Human Resources 6:00 PM Community and Economic Development, Rental Unit Licensing Fund, Housing Fund Equipment Fund: Take up at appropriate budgets. December 4 Adoption of Budgets December 11th and 18th are available if need be. Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Hendricks, Gerlach The Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for October 30 at 5:15 PM to review the monthly finances. Community and Economic Development: Chair Hendricks, Mota, Napoli The Committee met on October 9th at 6:00 PM and tabled Resolution 170, a Denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness at 1028 Chew Street to provide more time for the applicant and administration to work on compromises. There are no future meetings scheduled at this time. 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 this evening. There are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Public Safety: Chair Zucal, Hendricks, Mota The committee met this evening. There are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Public Works: Chair Gerlach, Affa, Zucal The Committee met this evening. There are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations, and Strategy: Chair Mota, Napoli, Gerlach The committee has not met since the last council meeting. There are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Controller's Report: The Controller will not be at the meeting - two reports have been received from his office - accounts payable and Pcard Review. The mayor has not submitted anything for the agenda.

15-7289 Controller Reports - Accts Payable, PCards

Legislation Text Accts Payable.pdf P Card Review - June 2024.pdf