Two ordinances appropriating the combined amount of $4 million to cover expense from the severe weather event on Sept. 3 passed unanimously.
I attended the City Council meeting on Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. There were no public comments, and the council went into executive session to discuss personnel until 9:43 a.m.
The council addressed the following ordinances and resolutions:
An ordinance appropriating $1 million from the Refuse Fund to cover unexpected expenses related to the severe weather event passed unanimously.
An ordinance appropriating $3 million from the General Fund to cover unexpected expenses related to the severe weather event passed unanimously.
An ordinance appropriating $50,000 from a William Penn Foundation contribution for the City of Erie’s 2030 U.S. The Census Planning and Engagement Project passed unanimously.
An ordinance amending and supplementing the Codified Ordinances of the City of Erie, namely Rooming House Licensing, to add, amend and/or update the language regarding annual fees and/or late fees had its first reading.
An ordinance appropriating $176,397 for Immobilization and Towing Vehicles through a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania acting through the Department of Community and Economic Development had its first reading.
An ordinance appropriating $52,080.35 to provide for purchases of LED lighting upgrades had its first reading.
An ordinance amending and supplementing the Codified Ordinances of the City of Erie, namely, Child-Care Facilities Licensing, to add, amend and/or update the language regarding annual fees and/or late fees had its first reading.
Seven resolutions to approve repository sales to CJ Ferrari LLC 375 East Starr Ave., No. 372, Las Vegas, Nevada, all failed unanimously.