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Invocation

Pledge to the Flag

Roll Call

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Contract Approvals

15-8654 R110 Authorization of Cooperative Contract(s) in an amount greater than $40,000.00 to provide the City with various goods/services, from Witmer Public Safety Group Inc., Recreation Resource USA, and Silvi Salt.

Legislation Text Resolution #31306

15-8653 R111 Authorization for a Professional Service, single source Contract with IPVM in the amount of $10,000.00 to provide their research subscription and Flock Safety LPR Advisory Services. This is considered a single source as the vendor can guarantee an independent and unbiased review.

Legislation Text R111 - IPVM Resolution #31307

15-8651 R112 Authorization for Professional Services with Brown Design Corp in the amount not to exceed $16,080.00 to provide planning and design services for the renovation of West Park. This is considered a Waiver of Bids due to a time-sensitive situation that does not constitute a life-threatening emergency.

Legislation Text R112 - Brown Design Corp Resolution #31308

15-8652 R113 Authorization for a change order in the amount of $105,683.61 with Michael Baker International to complete the design, permitting documents, plans, and bid documents for MLK Trail Phase 1 NPDES Permit. This additional work was dictated by the Lehigh County Conservation District review and PADEP requirements and changes in the availability of lighting fixtures. The original contract was for $72,708.00, the addition would bring the contract to a new total of $178,391.61.

Legislation Text R113 - Contract Increase - Michael Baker International Resolution #31309

Minutes of Previous Meeting: NONE

Communications Pa State Act 205 requires that the "Chief Administrative Officer" of the pension plans - Director Patel - inform the "governing board" of the municipality the Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) for the city's pension funds. The MMOs are the City's 2027 bill for the city's pension plans. The MMOs must be paid by December 31, 2027, with general fund monies or with any General State Aid to Municipal Pensions to which the city may be entitled to under Act 205. The reports are created by the City's actuaries to the pension funds, Cheiron, Inc. The MMOs for the pension funds are as follows: Police - $9,558,017; Fire - $3,690,593; PMRS - $5,462,453 and O and E - $139,692. (There are no active members in O and E.)The full reports are attached to the agenda. Chasers - If you parked in the city lot next to City Hall, please see the City Clerk for a voucher.

15-8660 Act 205 of 1984 requires that the "Chief Administrative Officer" of the pension plan inform the "governing board" of the municipality of the Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO). The reports are attached to the agenda.

Legislation Text 2027 Police Pension MMO_Communication to Council 2027 Fire Pension MMO_Communication to Council 2027 PMRS Pension MMO_Communication to Council 2027 O&E Pension MMO_Communication to Council

Old Business: NONE

REPORTS Budget and Finance: Chair Pungo, Mota, Gerlach The Committee has not met since the last Council Meeting; our next meeting is scheduled for September 30th at 5:30 PM to review the monthly finances, legislation being introduced this evening and the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, prepared by Maher Duessel, as required by the Home Rule Charter. Community and Economic Development: Chair Gerlach, Binder, Napoli The Committee met this evening; the next meeting will be scheduled for October 7th, prior to the council meeting, time to be determined. Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Binder, Santos, Affa The Committee met and forwarded an item on this evening's agenda; the next meeting is not yet scheduled' Parks and Recreation: Chair Santos, Pungo, Binder The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled. Public Safety: Chair Affa, Mota, Santos The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for September 30 at 6 PM for an update on the quality-of-life committee and other issues. Public Works: Chair Mota, Pungo, Affa The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting will be scheduled for October 7th, prior to the council meeting, time to be determined. Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations, and Strategy: Chair Napoli, Mota, Gerlach The Committee has not met since the last Council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled. Controller's Report: The Controller has submitted two reports - June Bank Reconciliation and P-Card Review. The reports are attached to the agenda. Mayor: No submission.

15-8668 Controller's Reports: June Bank Rec, June P Card Review

Legislation Text CL Bank Rec June Bank Rec CL P Card June P Card Review