May 14,2024 of Allegiance. ROLLCALL; Was taken.  CITY COUNCIL MEETING  6:00P.M.  A meeting of Bradford City Council was called to order by Mayor Riel at 6:00 P.M. The audience participated in the Pledge  COUNCIL: Mayor Riel, Councilman Proper, Councilman Pecora, Councilman Lopus, Councilman Goll  ABSENT: ABSENT:  DEPARTMENT HEADS: Chief Ward, Chief Butler, Pat Shannon, Pat Goff, Karen Pecht, Sara Andrews,  MINUTES: Minutes from April 23d were approved by Councilman  Mayor Riel announced that an Executive Session can and may bel held anytime between now and the next City  Council meeting.  DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: Fire Dept Report was submitted.  Councilor. Pecora - Accounts & Finance, DPMI/Code Enforcement  Councilor Proper Fire/Ambulance Councilor Lopus - Public Works Councilor Goll - Parks  CORRESPONDENCE: VISITORS: OLD BUSINESS:  A. Ordinance General File No. 3296 "Adoption of Code"  A motion by Councilors Pecora and Proper to remove. Bill #7 from the calendar andj place it on the floor for the first reading. 5Yea 0. Absent. The City Administrator read thel bill, by title only, with a motion by  Councilors Lopus and Goll for passage on the final reading. 5 Yea 0 Absent B. Ordinance General File No. 3162.9 Repeal "Property Sales"  Amotion by Councilors Pecora and Lopus to remove Bill #8 from the calendar and place it on the floor for the first reading. 5Yea 0. Absent. The City Administrator read the bill, by title only with a motion by  Councilors Proper and Goll for passage on the final reading. 5Yea 0 Absent  NEW BUSINESS:  37589 AUTHORIZATION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS WAIVER FOR FESTA ITALIANA: A/F  RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that the proper officers hereby approve the request from Mary Ann Colestro, President of Festa Italiana, for a waiver of Ordinance #3014, allowing for consumption of alcoholic beverages on these portions of public land where the event willl be conducted and during the hours the BEI IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this waiver is granted for thel Festal Italiana, to bel held on Festival Way, between Main Street and East Corydon Street, on August gh,9th, and 10th, 2024 with the following conditions:  event is open to the public, and  1. Beverages served for consumption are limited tol beer and/or malt beverages. 2. All alcoholic beverages consumed on public lands must be in plastic containers. 3. No glasses, glass bottles, or cans shall be permitted outside of licensed establishments.  Motion by Councilors Pecora and Lopus  5 Yea 0 Absent    May 14, 2024  CITYCOUNCIL MEETING  6:00 P.M.  37590 AUTHORIZES THE] PROPER OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF BRADFORD TO EXECUTE. A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BRIAN A. VOLPE, DMD. FOR THE RENTAL OF FOURTH FLOOR OFFICE RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that the proper officers hereby approve authorized to execute al Lease Agreement with Brian A. Volpe, DMD for thei rental of2,007 square feet of fourth floor office  SPACE ATTHE OLD CITY HALL:OECD  space at Old City Hall. Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor Proper  5 Yea 0 Absent  37591 AUTHORIZES THE PROPER OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF BRADFORD TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SERVCO SERVICES INC. FOR SPACE AT THE ROBERT P. HABGOOD JR. RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that the proper officers hereby approve authorization to execute al Lease Agreement with Servco Services Inc. at the Robert P. Habgood. Jr. Business Development Center.  BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER: : OECD  Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor Lopus  5 Yea 0 Absent  37592 APPROVE PAYMENTTOLDI BOOTH FOR RENOVATIONS TO 1601 ELM STREET APARTMENT6 RESOLVED, By the City Council oft the City of Bradford, that the proper officers hereby approve payment toI.D Booth. in the amount of$1,651.95 from thel Rental Property account for bathroom renovations at 1601 Elm Street  :OECD Apartment #6. 55 Yea 0 Absent  Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor Pecora  37593 AUTHORIZES THE PROPER OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF BRADFORD TO EXECUTE ALEASE AGREEMENT WITH TRICIA ZURAT FOR SPACE ATTHE ROBERT: P. HABGOODJR. BUSINESS RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that the proper officers hereby approve authorization to execute a Lease. Agreement with Tricia Zurat at thel Robert P. Habgood. Jr. Business Development Center.  DEVELOPMENT CENTER: OECD  Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor Proper  5 Yea 0 Absent  37594 ACCEPT QUOTE AND APPROVE: PAYMENTTOTV: SERVICE TO DEMOLISH 91 HIGH STREET:  OECD  RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of] Bradford, that  WHEREAS, the City of Bradford's Board of! Health has determined 91 High Street to be beyond economical repair WHEREAS, the OECD solicited quotations from qualified contractors to demolish and clear the structure and WHEREAS, thel lowest of the five quotations received was from TV Service at a cost ofs $5,454.54, for the THEREFORE, BEI ITI RESOLVED that thej proper officers of the City of Bradford hereby accept the quote from TV Servicei in the amount of $5,454.54 and authorize the OECD to proceed with the demolition of91 High Street. BEITFURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of demolition willl bej paid through Act 152 Funds.  and ordered it tol be demolished; and,  transport the construction debris tot the McKean County Landfill.  demolition work.  Motion by Mayor Riel and CouncilorLopus  55 Yea 0 Absent  37595 APPROVE PAYMENT TO EARTH-WORKS FOR REPAIRS TO CHESTNUT ST PARKINGLOTS: RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that the proper officers hereby approve payment to EARTH-WORKS, int the amount of$3,300 from the Chestnut MTC account for repairs to Chestnut Street parking  OECD  lots on both ends oft thel building. Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor Lopus  5 Yea 0 Absent    May 14,2024  CITYCOUNCILI MEETING  6:001 P.M.  37596 APPROVE PAYMENTTOI FAIRWAY: FORD: POLICE  RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that thej proper officers hereby approve payment in the amount of $2,564.38 from the General Fund Account (410.375) tol Fairway Ford for vehicle repair.  Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor Proper  5Yea 0 Absent  37597 APPOINT: PATSHANNON. ASI INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: A/F  RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that the proper officers appoint Pat Shannon as  Interim Director of Public Works. Motion by Councilors Pecora and Goll  5Yea 0 Absent  37598 APPOINT PATGOFF AS INTERIM PARKS DIRECTOR: A/F  RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that the proper officers appoint Pat Goff as Interim  Parks Director. Motion by Councilors Pecora and Goll 5 Yea 0 Absent  37599 ACCEPTQUOTE AND APPROVE! PAYMENTTOI ESI, INC: FIRE  RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that the proper officers accept a quote and approve  payment tol ESI, Inc. for a service agreement with the City of Bradford Fire Dept.  Motion by Councilor Proper and Pecora  5Yea 0 Absent  37600 APPOINT COLBY KEANE ASACADET HIRE TO ATTEND THE MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that the proper officers appoint Colby Keane as a  POLICE. ACADEMY: POLICE  Cadet hire to attend Mercyhurst University Police. Academy.  Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor  5 Yea 0 Absent  37601 ACCEPTTHE RESIGNATION OF PATROL OFFICER, MITCH HAYDEN FROM THE CITYOF  BRADFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT:AE  RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City ofl Bradford that the proper officers hereby accept the resignation of  Patrol Officer Mitch Hayden from the City ofBradford Police Department. 5Yea 0 Absent ***THIS RESOLUTION WAS NOTI READ, NUMBER IS INACTIVE.  Motion by Councilors Pecora and  37602 APPROVE PAYMENTTOTHE COMMONWEALTIL OF PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE: POLICE RESOLVED, By the City Council oft the City of Bradford, that the proper officers hereby approve payment of $5,412.06 from the General Fund Account (410.316) to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Police for  computer alert support. Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor Lopus  5 Yea 0. Absent  37603 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF 2,445.12 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS OF PROPERTY INTHE FORM OF AN EASEMENT THAT REPRESENTS A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY WITH PIN NUMBERS 03-001-201 AND 03- 016-124 SITUATED IN THE CITY OF BRADFORD, MCKEAN WHEREAS, to enhance and improve pedestrian foot traffic over and across the subject property along with properties adjacent thereto, for the benefit of the citizens oft the City of Bradford, to utilize 2,445.12 ofPIN Numbers 03-001-201 and 03-016-124 for sidewalk improvements in the City of Bradford; WHEREAS, pursuant to the Third-Class City Code, acquisition of land, water and water rights, the City of Bradford has eminent domain powers to acquire said property by condemnation for sidewalk  SIDEWALK:AF  instalation/replavement purposes serving its residents;    May 14, 2024  CITY COUNCIL MEETING  6:00 P.M.  WHEREAS, the property that the City intends to acquire is in the form of an Easement for use by the City, its WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Eminent Domain Code, together with the Third-Class City Code as amended, enables the City to appropriate and condemn properties pursuant to the procedures outlined in the Code. See. WHEREAS the City is willing to pledge its taxing authority in lieu of the bond required under the Code; and WHEREAS, the City of Bradford City Council, has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to BEI ITF RESOLVED, by the City that the acquisition in the form of an Easement ofat total of2,445.12 square feet, more orl less, comprised ofone 349.83 ft. area on thel East sideofCampus Drive, one 400 square ft. area also on the East side of Campus Drive, and one 1,595.79 square foot area on the West side of Campus Drive, together with atemporary Easement to enter upon theproperty of the condemnee for purpose ofinstallation, construction ofthe aforesaid sidewalks, all as depicted on the maps of Proposed. Easement prepared by E & M Engineers and Surveyors, P.C. dated January 4, 2024 and attached hereto as Exhibit' "A" by condemnation according to thel law isa authorized for the construction ofas sidewalk on those portions of the parcel with PIN Numbers 03-001-201 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the property is necessary for the insalation/construction of a sidewalk and shall be acquired by the City by condemnation under the provisions of the Acts of Assembly in the form BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Administrator and counsel for the City of Bradford are hereby empowered to represent City Council as part of any eminent domain proceeding or Board ofView ifthe same becomes necessary. In the event ofs such litigation, the City Administrator may authorize the use of any experts BEI IT FURTHER RESOLVED that thej provisions of the Resolution are severable. Ifany provision, sentence, clause, phrase, section, or part thereof shall for any reason be found unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid, such unconstitutionality, illegality, ori invalidity shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, sections or parts thereof, but the same shall remain in effect. It is hereby declared to be the intent of the City that this Resolution shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any part included herein. BEI IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City shall pledge its taxing authority in lieu ofa bond, as part of the initial BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any part of this Resolution is considered unconstitutional or illegal,  residents, andi members ofthep public, as the case may be; and 261 Pa. Stat. Ann. 8 1-101, 11P PA C.S. 12801 et seq; and  acquire thej property currently ati its fair market value.  NOW, THEREFORE;  and 03-016-124, is hereby authorized. ofan Easement, therefore  as may be fair and reasonable based on the nature oft the proceedings.  condemnation proceedings.  the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.  Motion by Councilors Pecora and Lopus  5Yea 0. Absent  37604 AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF A GREENWAYS. TRAILS. AND RECREATION PROGRAMIGTRP) RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that the City of Bradford of McKean County hereby requests a Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) grant of $150,000.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority tol be used for the Callahan Park Recreation Improvements Phase 2. Bei it) FURTHER RESOLVED that the Applicant does hereby designate Tom Riel, Mayor, and Eric Taylor, City Administrator as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Bradford and the Commonwealth Financing Authority toi facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant. I,Eric Taylor, duly qualified City Administrator of the City of Bradford, McKean County, PA, hereby certify that the foregoing is at true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by a majority vote of the City Council of the City of Bradford at a regular meeting held on May 14, 2024, and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes IN WITNESS THEREOF,Iafix my hand and attach the seal of the City of Bradford on this 14th day of May 2024.  GRANT: OECD  of the City of Bradford and remains in effect as of this date.  Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor Proper  55 Yea 0 Absent    May 14, 2024  CITY COUNCILMEETING  6:00P.M.  37605 AUTHORIZE THE FILINGOFI MCKEAN COUNTY ACT152 FUNDING: OECD  RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that the City of Bradford authorizes the filing oft two (2) grant applications for thel McKean County Act 152 Demolition Funds grant for blighted properties. WHEREAS the City of] Bradford is desirous of obtaining funding from McKean County in the amount not to exceed $10,000.00, per grant application, for the demolition of blighted properties; and, BEITFURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Bradford will match twenty-five percent (25%) of the total  demolition cost.  Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor Proper  5 Yea 0 Absent  37606 APPROVE PAYMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS & AFFILILIATES NETWORK,LLC  FOR LEAD PAINT RENOVATOR TRAINING: OECD RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that  WHEREAS, the City of Bradford has been awarded a federal HOME grant to rehabilitate single family homes; and, WHEREAS, the HOME Program requires contractors tol have lead paint renovator training to address lead paint WHEREAS, to increase the contractor base for the HOME rehabilitation work, the OECD would like to offer the NOW, THERFORE BEITI RESOLVED that the proper officers hereby approve payment in the amount of$3,400.00 from the OECD's] Housing Revolving Loan and HOME Grant accounts to Environmental Consultants & Affiliates Network, LLC to provide a one-day training Lead Paint Renovator Training course for local contractors.  hazards through interim controls; and, Lead Paint Renovator Training to local contractors.  Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor 5 Yea 0 Absent Proper  37607 AUTHORIZE THE PROPER OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF BRADFORD TO EXECUTE. A GRANT  CONTRACT FOR A HOME PROGRAM GRANT: OECD RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that qualified homeowners from the Third Ward of the City; and,  WHEREAS, the City ofl Bradford filed an application with the Pennsylvania Department ofCommunity and Economic Development for a $475,000 HOME Program Grant to undertake housing rehabilitation activities for WHEREAS, on March 7,2 2024, the City of Bradford received notice of an award of the HOME Program Grant from thel PA Department of Community and Economic Development conditioned upon the City's completion ofan WHEREAS, the City successfully completed the environmental review and DCED will be electronically NOW, THEREFORE BEI IT RESOLVED that the proper officers of the City of Bradford are hereby authorized to execute the grant contract and related grant documents for the HOME Program Grant with thel PA Department of  environmental review; and,  transmitting the grant agreement to the City for signature. Community and Economic Development. Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor Goll  5 Yea 0 Absent  37608 AUTHORIZE THE PROPER OFFICERS OF THE CITYOF BRADFORD TO EXECUTE THE GRANT  FUNDING AGREEMENT: FOR A MCKEAN COUNTY RECOVERY GRANT:OECD  RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that  WHEREAS the City of Bradford applied for $100,000 grant from the McKean County Recovery Grant Program to the McKean County Commissioners for Phase 2 design and recreation improvements in Callahan Park; and, WHEREAS, on April 23, 2024, the City of Bradford received approval of the grant request. NOW, THEREFORE BEI ITI RESOLVED that the proper officers of the City of Bradford are hereby authorized to execute the Grant Funding Agreement and Certification Forms for the McKean County Recovery Grant.  Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor Lopus  5Yea 0 Absent    May 14, 2024  CITY COUNCIL MEETING  6:00P.M.  37609 AUTHORIZE THE PROPER OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF BRADFORD TO EXECUTE THE GRANT CONTRACT FORTHE CITY'S 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: WHEREAS, the City of Bradford filed an application with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the City's2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program; WHEREAS, on April 25, 2024, the City of Bradford received approval ofa $309,092 CDBG Entitlement Grant NOW, THEREFORE BEI IT RESOLVED that the proper officers oft the City of Bradford are hereby authorized to execute the grant contract and related grant documents for the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Program  OECD  RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City ofBradford, that  and,  from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. with the PA Department of Community and Economic Development.  Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor Lopus  5Yea 0. Absent  37610 APPROVE PAYMENT TOABM: A/F Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor Proper  RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that the proper officers hereby approve payment in the amount ofs $29,860.00 from the Capital Reserve Account to ABM Facility Support Services, LLC: for a contractual  breakage fee. 5Yea 0 Absent  37611 APPROVE PAYMENTTO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS & AFFILILIATES NETWORK, LLC  FOR LEAD PAINT RENOVATOR TRAINING: OECD RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that  WHEREAS, the City of Bradford has been awarded a federal HOME grant to rehabilitate single family homes; and, WHEREAS the HOME Program requires contractors tol have lead paint renovator training to address lead paint WHEREAS, to increase the contractor base for the HOME rehabilitation work, the OECD would like to offer Lead NOW,THEREFORE BEI ITI RESOLVED that the proper officers hereby approve payment in the amount of $3,400.00 from the OECD'sHousing Revolving Loan and) HOME Grant accounts to Environmental Consultants & Affiliates Network, LLC toj provide a one-day training Lead Paint Renovator Training course for local contractors.  hazards through interim controls; and, Paint Renovator Training to local contractors.  Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor 5Yea 0 Absent  37612 AUTHORIZE THE PROPER OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF BRADFORD TO EXECUTEA GRANT  CONTRACT FOR A HOME PROGRAM GRANT: OECD RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that qualified homeowners from the Third Ward of the City; and,  WHEREAS, the City of Bradford filed an application with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development fora a $475,000 HOME Program Grant to undertake housing rehabilitation activities for WHEREAS, on March 7,2024, the City of Bradford received notice of an award of the HOME Program Grant from thel PA Department of Community and Economic Development conditioned upon the City's completion ofan WHEREAS the City successfully completed the environmental review and DCED will be electronically transmitting NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the proper officers of the City of Bradford are hereby authorized to execute the grant contract and related grant documents for thel HOME: Program Grant with the PA  environmental review; and, the grant agreement to the City for signature.  Department of Community and Economic Development.  Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor 53 Yea 0 Absent    May 14,2024  CITY COUNCIL MEETING  6:00] P.M.  37613 AUTHORIZE THE PROPER OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF BRADFORD TO EXECUTETHE GRANT  FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR A MCKEAN COUNTY RECOVERY GRANT:OECD  RESOLVED, By the City Council oft the City of Bradford, that  WHEREAS the City of Bradford applied for $100,000 grant from the McKean County Recovery Grant Program to the McKean County Commissioners for Phase 2 design and recreation improvements in Callahan Park; and, WHEREAS, on April 23, 2024, the City of Bradford received approval oft the grant request. NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that thej proper officers oft the City of Bradford are hereby authorized to execute the Grant Funding Agreement and Certification Forms for thel McKean County Recovery  Grant. Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor 5Yea 0 Absent  37614 AUTHORIZE THE PROPER OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF BRADFORD TO EXECUTETHE GRANT CONTRACTI FOR THE CITY'S 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: WHEREAS the City of Bradford filed an application with the Pennsylvania Department ofCommunity and Economic Development for the City's:2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program; WHEREAS, on April 25, 2024, the City of Bradford received approval fora $309,092 CDBG Entitlement Grant NOW,THEREFORE BEI ITI RESOLVED that the proper officers of the City of Bradford arel hereby authorized to execute the grant contract and related grant documents for the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Program  OECD and,  RESOLVED, By the City Council oft the City of Bradford, that  from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. with the PA Department of Community and Economic Development.  Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor **37611-37614 WERE SKIPPED OVER  57 Yea 0 Absent  37615 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford, that the proper officers hereby authorize the execution of al Memorandum ofUnderstanding between the City of Bradford and the Teamsters Local No. 1101 to include that ifa bargaining unit member unit accepts a department head position for the DPW or Parks Department decide they want to retur to the labor pool, they must do sO within thirty days of accepting the role of Department. The DPW department that comes from within can be considered a working department head ift the department is short-staffed and/or needs extra help on aj project. They cannot work in order to take overtime away from members. The Parks  OF BRADFORD AND TEAMSTERS LOCALI NO. 110: A/F  department head will be a working member due to staffing levels at the park.  Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor Goll  5Yea 0 Absent  37616 APPOINT AUSTIN COLEMAN AS A FULL-TIME PIREPIGITEREMT: FIRP/AMBULANCE  RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Bradford that per recommendation from Fire Chief Brett Butler, the proper officers hereby authorize the appointment of Austin Coleman as a full-time Fireighter/EMTefletive  May 15,2024. 5Yea 0 Absent  Motion by Mayor Riel and Councilor Pecora  There being no further business, a motion for adjournment was made by Councilors Goll and Proper. The meeting was  adjourned at 6:21 pm-5Yea0 OAbsent IE  E1 Mayor  City Admnistrator