PENN HILLS COUNCIL January 23, 2023 7:00PM  1. Pledge of Allegiance  2. 3. 4. 5.  Announcements  Police Officer Induction Ceremony  Roll Call  Approval of Minutes  November 21, 2022 December 19, 2022 December 30, 2022  6.  Ratification of Expenditures  Approval of Warrants =  Journal Vouchers CD Requisitions Checks  $ $  0.00 126,370.35 $ 2,087,149.44 $ 2,213,519.79  Total  7.  PUBLIC COMMENT ONN NON-AGENDA ITEMS  Greg Swatchick Bill Moutz  8.  RESOLUTIONS  a) Resolution 2023-1, Approving the Selection of TranSystems for the  Engineering and VOPPA Bike Trail COUNCIL COMMENTS  9.  10. ADJOURNMENT 1/16/2023    PENN HILLS COUNCIL November 21, 2022 7:00PM  1. 2.  Pledge of Allegiance Announcements Act. Presentations  The mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.  The manger announced an executive session was held by mayor and council on 11/14/22 and 11/17/22 to discuss personnel matters, pursuant to the Sunshine  3.  The mayor and council recognized and presented a proclamation to Bill Neal for his contribution, in many ways, to the community. The mayor proclaimed Tuesday November 22, 2022, as Bill Neal Day in the Municipality of Penn Hills. Roll was called. Mayor Calabrese, Deputy Mayor Pecora, Councilor Fascio and Councilman Brodnicki were present. Counciwoman Sapp was not in attendance. The mayor called for a motion for the approval of the October 17, 2022, minutes. Councilman Brodnicki made the motion. Deputy Mayor Pecora seconded the motion. Roll was called. The minutes were approved unanimously.  4.  RollCall  5.  Approval of Minutes  6.:  Ratification of Expenditures  The mayor called for a motion for the approval of the expenditures. Councilor Fascio made the motion. Councilman Brodnicki seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. Roll was  called. The expenditures were approved unanimously.  Approval of Warrants =  Journal Vouchers 0 CD Requisitions 15  $ $ $ $  0.00 40,942.45 3,108,549.10 3,149,491.55  Checks 53755-54063  Total  7.  1ST BUDGET HEARING - 2023 BUDGET  The manager Scott Andrejchak gave an elaborate presentation on the 2023 operating budget and spending plan for 2023. The mayor called for public comment. Jan Kukucka--Crescent Hills Civic Association Park Chairman, 145 Sycamore Drive, made a comment regarding the stimulus money allotted to parks, that was discussed at a previous meeting and questioned status of a disbursement date. The manager explained the stimulus money is available for    parks and requests are still being processed. Once the awards are granted, applicants will be notified at that time. Greg Swatchick, 648 Gramac Lane, made a comment on employee salary increases. Bill Moutz 1335 Maple Avenue made a comment requesting a decrease in real estate taxes. Faith Milazzo 121 Castle  Drive made a comment regarding code enforcement. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS  8.  Rebecca Fenoglietto made a comment regarding unsafe walking conditions, due to the absence of sidewalks and requested a Park and Ride option for the residents who use public transportation. Mary Malek, 6481 Poketa Road, made a comment regarding the rise in deer population. Greg Swatchick, 648 Gramac Lane, made a comment regarding deer population and boundary lines in Penn  Hills.  9.  APPROVALS AND APPOINTMENTS  a) The mayor called for a motion to Appoint Martin Wetmore to the Penn Hills Traffic Safety Committee for a 4-year term beginning November 22, 2022. Deputy Mayor Pecora made the motion to approve item 9a. Councilman Brodnicki seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. The mayor voiced how proud she was to appoint Mr. Wetmore and get the approval from council. Roll was called. Item 9a. was approved unanimously. The mayor, council and the manager congratulated Mr. b) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Sale and Disposition of Municipal Vehicles Totaling $39.300 (Online Auction Ended November 8, 2022). Councilor Fascio made the motion to approve item 9b. Councilman Brodnicki seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. Roll was called. Item 9b. was approved unanimously.  Wetmore on his appointment.  10. RESOLUTIONS  a) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Resolution 2022-70, Awardinga Demolition Contract to Davis Demolition for a Total of $28,400 for Two Commercial Structures. Councilman Brodnicki made the motion to approve Resolution 2022-70. Councilor Fascio seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. Roll was called. b) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Resolution 2022-71, Approving 1 a Minor Budget Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021. Councilman Brodnicki made the motion to approve Resolution 2022-71. Councilor Fascio seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. Roll was called. Resolution 2022-71 was approved unanimously.  Resolution 2022-70 was approved unanimously.    c) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Resolution 2022-72, Approving the Fiscal Year 2020 Home Consortium Grant Amount of $125,851 and Authorizing Participation in the Allegheny County Home Consortium Program for the Administration of Homebuyer Assistance Funds. Councilor Fascio made the motion to approve Resolution 2022-72. Councilman Brodnicki seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. Roll was called. Resolution 2022-72 was approved d) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Resolution 2022-74, Approving the Acquisition and Subsequent Disposition of Vacant Property Located at 2522 Main Street in Accordance with the Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program. Councilman Brodnicki made the motion to approve Resolution 2022-74. Councilor Fascio seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. The mayor commented on moving towards the goal of completing the checklist of projects. Roll was called. Resolution 2022-74 was approved unanimously. e) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Resolution 2022-75, Awardinga a Contract to Sports and Recreation Associates for the Penn Hills Universal Park ADA Development Project for the Total Amount of $317,830. Councilman Brodnicki made the motion to approve Resolution 2022-75. Deputy Mayor Pecora seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. Roll was called. Resolution f) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Resolution: 2022-76, Approving Change Order 1 int the amount of $200,000 for Folino Construction, Inc. Councilor Fascio made the motion to approve Resolution 2022-76. Deputy Mayor Pecora seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. Greg Swatchick, Gramac Lane, questioned the difference on the agenda. The manager explained the change was made and the agenda was republished. Roll was called. Resolution 2022-76 was approved unanimously.  unanimously.  2022-75 was approved unanimously.  11. COUNCIL COMMENTS  12. ADJOURNMENT  The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.  Fora complete video of the meeting and council comments, please visit the  Municipality's YouTube Channel.    PENN HILLS COUNCIL December 19, 2022 7:00PM  1. 2.  Pledge of Allegiance Announcements Hills William Desantis. Presentations Roll Call  The mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.  The mayor held a moment of silence for the passing of the former Mayor of Penn  3. 4.  There were no presentations.  Roll was called. Mayor Calabrese, Councilor Fascio, Councilman Brodnicki was present. Counciwoman Sapp was present by phone. Deputy Mayor Pecora was  not in attendance. Ratification of Expenditures  5.  Approval of Warrants =  Journal Vouchers 3 Checks  $ 7,454,756.45 $ 3,745,818.86 $11,200,575.61  54065-54298 Total  6.  PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS  No residents signed up for public comment on non-agenda items.  7.  APPROVALS AND APPOINTMENTS  a) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Tentative Agreement with Police Advisory Board for 2023-26. Councilman Brodnicki made the motion to approve item 7a. Councilor Fascio seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. The mayor commented on the agreement. Roll was called. Item 7a. was approved b) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Agreement with Hoffman Kennels for Animal Control Services for period January 1,2023 -December 31,2024. Councilor Fascio made the motion to approve item 7b. Councilman Brodnicki seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. Councilwoman Sapp questioned if any changes were made to the agreement. The manager confirmed there was no increase in  unanimously.    cost, and we received a few additional services, including extra patrol days. The mayor explained the task force that was formed, for resident suggestions and concerns to be discussed. Roll was called. Item 7b. was approved C) The mayor called for a motion to Appoint Gateway Engineers as the Municipal Engineer of Record for a term starting January 1.2023-December 31,2023. Councilman Brodnicki made the motion to approve item 7c. Councilor Fascio seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. Greg Swatchick Gramac Lane made a comment about the appointment of Gateway Engineers. The mayor called for council comment. Mayor Calabrese voiced appreciation for the Gateway Engineer's presentation given by Richard Minsterman and the professionalism he's shown while working with Penn Hills. Roll was called. Item 7c. was approved unanimously. d) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Council's Public Meeting Schedule for 2023. Councilor Fascio made the motion to approve item 7d. Councilman Brodnicki seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. Greg Swatchick Gramac Lane made a comment questioning the schedule of meetings. The manager gave a more detailed explanation. Roll was called.  unanimously.  Item 7d. was approved unanimously.  8.  RESOLUTIONS  a) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Resolution 2022-73, Awarding the Penn Hills 2022 Demolition Project to Lutterman Excavating ini the amount of $97,350. Councilman Brodnicki made the motion to approve Resolution 2022- 73. Councilor Fascio seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. Roll was called. Resolution b) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Resolution 2022-77,A Awarding the Penn Hills MacFarlane Drive Sewer Lining Contract to BLD Services, LLCin the Amount of $497,020. Councilor Fascio made the motion to approve Resolution 2022-77. Councilman Brodnicki seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. Roll was c) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Resolution 2022-78, Adopting the Tax Penalty Waiver Provisions of Act57 of2022. Councilman Brodnicki made the motion to approve Resolution 2022-78. Councilor Fascio seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. The manager requested an explanation from the solicitor. Craig Alexander explained what the resolution entailed and the benefit it provides to the community. Roll was called. Resolution 2022-78 was approved  2022-73 was approved unanimously.  called. Resolution 2022-77 was approved unanimously.  unanimously.    d) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Resolution 2022-79.Approvinga Grant Application to the Commonwealth Financing Authority PAI H20 Program for sewer improvements with 50% Local Match. Councilor Fascio made the motion to approve Resolution 2022-79. Counçilman Brodnicki seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. Roll was called. Resolution 2022-79 was approved e) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Resolution 2022-80, Approvinga Grant Application to the DCED's Small Water and Sewer Program with 15% Local Match. Councilman Brodnicki made the motion to approve Resolution 2022-80. Councilor Fascio seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. The mayor made a comment about the grants received to make improvements. Roll was called. The mayor called for a motion to Approve Resolution 2022-81.Awardlinga Contract for Landscaping to Vigliotti Landscaping for 2023-2025. Councilor Fascio made the motion to approve Resolution 2022-81. Councilman Brodnicki seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. Greg Swatchick Gramac Lane questioned what the landscaping entailed and the comparison in pricing. The mayor proceeded to explain the difference between voting and non-voting meetings, in reference to responding to public comments. Roll was called. Resolution 2022-81 was approved unanimously.  unanimously.  Resolution 2022-80 was approved unanimously.  9.  ORDINANCES  a) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Ordinance 2022-2700, Adopting the 2023 Operating Budget and Establishing the Tax Rates for 2023. Councilman Brodnicki made the motion to approve Ordinance 2022-2700. Councilor Fascio seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. Counciwoman Sapp requested clarification. The manager explained the tax rates are not changing and will be the same for 2023. The mayor confirmed there would be no tax increase oro cuts in services for 2023. Roll was called. Ordinance 2022-2700 was b) The mayor called for a motion to Approve Ordinance 2022-2701.Amenging the 2022 Operating Budget to Allow for the Transfer of $87,000 to Penn Hills Library for 2021 Reimbursable Payroll Costs. Councilor Fascio made the motion to approve Ordinance 2022-2701. Councilman Brodnicki seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. Greg Swatchick Gramac Lane requested an explanation of the payroll reimbursement costs for the library. The manager gave a detailed explanation. The mayor called for council comment. Roll was called. Ordinance 2022-2701 was approved unanimously.  approved unanimously.    10. COUNCIL COMMENTS  11. ADJOURNMENT  The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.  Forac complete video of the meeting and council comments, please visit the  Municipality's YouTube Channel.    PENN HILLS COUNCIL December 30, 2022 3:00PM  1.  Pledge of Allegiance  The mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.  2.  Announcements  3.  Roll Call attendance.  Roll was called. Mayor Calabrese, Deputy Mayor Pecora and Councilman Brodnicki were present. Counciwoman Sapp and Councilor Fascio were not in  4.  Ratification of Expenditures  The mayor called for a motion for the approval of the expenditures. Councilman Brodnicki made the motion. Deputy Mayor Pecora seconded the motion. The mayor called for public comment. The mayor called for council comment. Roll  was called. The expenditures were approved unanimously.  5. COUNCIL COMMENTS  6.  ADJOURNMENT  The meeting adjourned at 3:30PM  12/12/2022    MASTER  EXPENDITURE SUMMARY DATED JANUARY 23, 2022  NUMBERS 0 9  AMOUNT $0.00 $126,370.35  JOURNAL VOUCHERS CDI REQUISITIONS CHECKS  54464-54532 $2,087,149.44  01 GENERAL FUND 04 HUD 7 STORM SEWER 08 SEWER USAGE 18 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 20 AMERICAN FEDERAL RESCUEF PLANFUND 19 MUNICIPAL GOVT CENTER BLDGI FUND 35 LIQUIDFUELS 58 SENIOR CENTER MEALS-PI 67 FEDERAL EQUITY SHARING 90 PAYROLL  $374,546.93 $0.00 $0.00 $1,243,255.94 $0.00 $8,950.50 $0.00 $148,399.76 $153.65 $0.00 $311,842.66  $2,213,519.79  GRAND TOTAL EXPENDITURES  Jevuty disla3  Sheree Strayer PREPARED  Fipance Director January" 13, 2022  YEAR-TO-DATE PAYROLL  $630,354.02    JANUARY 23, 2023, CD REQUISITIONL LIST  REQ#  ACCOUNT#  VENDOR NAME  DESCRIPTION  AMOUNT  2300057 04-462-00-641946 Gateway Engineers, Inc. 2300062 04-462-00-642046 Huckestein Mechanical 2300230 04-462-00-6420CV Gateway Engineers, Inc. 2300231 04-462-00-641946 Gateway Engineers, Inc. 2300233 04-462-00-641946 Gateway Engineers, Inc. 2300234 04-462-00-692047 Gateway Engineers, inc. 2300270 04-462-00-621346 Bruce Dice & Associates 2300274 04-462-00-621348 Lutterman Excavating  Senior Service Center Security Upgrades $ 2,198.15  McKinley Boiler Upgrades Multi-Purpose Center Ventilation Imp. Senior Center Security Upgrades  $ 345.00 $ 1,120.50 $ 1,361.50  Senior Center Sidewalk Improvements $ 1,749.45 Jefferson Road Sidewalks Due Diligence $ 1,157.75  Demolition Liens  $  788.00 28,400.00 89,250.00  2300272 04-462-00-621348 Davis Demolition & Excavating Commercial Demolitions Il  Single Family Demolitions Round 16  Total  $ 126,370.35    3  3 U U - N  a - E  U  U    4 U  E  U  E  E  E       66  3 E 9 3  3 6  3 a E U  E I M    e  e DU  e  e    555  <  B  9 3  E  e  e de a 2  9  U E    EEEEEEE  a :  3 3 a e De U  < U e  U    E  U E  U    EEEEEE &  E  3  E E  a a U 9 E  E D0 DU D 0 U a  E  E E 9   E  E  DE    3   E 6  e  E  E U 3 E  9 -  U U    a U E  E  e e  U E  e  U U  3    e U  U  E E E I 8  E 3  E E  U A  U E 9        DEAR MANAGEI AWDRETCHAK,  TAN. 10,2023  PLEASE PVT mE ON TitE  VANVARY Z3, 2023  COUNCIL MEETING NON-AGENDA LIST To ADOIRESS  COVNCIL  REGARIING MANAGERIAL ANA ADMIMISTRATIVE  SHORT COMINGS IN 2022 ANI 2023 EXPECTATIONS,  THANR Kay  GREL SWATCHCK  ECEIVE JAN 102 2023  Gemme LN.  412-    0  page  C07  Fivc i  L HUS  MFU SMGUTA  I An REGURTINE NeKT counci C MeTING  To FRESENT  This picturesque roadway has been listed as a Pennsylvania at Risk" property and was namedin 1994 by Scenic America as one of America's 10 Most Endangered Scenic Byways because ofa lack of stewardship that has allowed some of the road's significant features to deteriorate, including the stone Observation Turnouts, scenic views, historic trees, aesthetic vegetation, and bridges  ARBPA's Mission:  "To restore, preserve and enhance the natural and built environments of the historic Allegheny River Boulevard scenic roadway by working with all interested parties to steward and  the traveling experience of the communities and: visitors  improve  of the Allegheny Valley."  Our long term goal isn't just to beautify the turnouts butto remove the invasive trees, shrubs and undergrowth from  Blvd to Verona. To open up the view of the river along  Washington  the entire stretch of Allegheny River Blvd.  To accomplish this task requires dedicated individuals and  petitioning Mayor and Council to allocate the yearly Penn Hills receives from the billboards along  funding. lam allotment of funds  Allegheny River Bivd to help in this endeavor.    MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS Resolution No. 2023-0 001  A RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING THE SELECTION OF TRANSYSTEMS FOR THE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN OF THE 13.41 MILE VOPP VERONA, WHEREAS, Allegheny County desires to connect all of its parks with trails and WHEREAS, the VOPP trail project is a multi-modal trail traversing the municipalities of Verona, Oakmont, Penn Hills and Plum "VOPP" that will connect the  OAKMONI,PENNI HILLS, PLUMT TRAIL.  green corridors, and  Allegheny River to Boyce Park, and  WHEREAS, the VOPP Committee and Friends of the Riverfront issued an RFP for WHEREAS, four qualified engineering firms submitted proposals to provide the for the VOPP Trail Engineering and Design as specified in the RFP for the entire VOPP Trail,  the Engineering and Design oft the VOPP Trail, and  and,  WHEREAS, each proposal was thoroughly reviewed by committee members WHEREAS, the Municipality of Penn Hills is desirous of accepting the proposal and hiring TranSystems as the Design and Engineering Consultant to be funded by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County Trail Development Fund awarded to the  representing each community, and  Municipality ofPenn Hills on September 23, 2022, and  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED at a public meeting duly convened by the Mayor and Council oft the Municipality of Penn Hills, that the Municipality ofl Penn Hills, by this resolution, approves TranSystems as the Design and Engineering Consultant for the VOPP Trail Project. Payment for the Design and Engineering Consulting work of TranSystems shall be funded by the Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority Trail Development Fund. Mayor and Council further designates the Municipal Manager, Scott Andrejchak as the official to execute all documents and agreements between the Municipality of Penn Hills and the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County to execute any  necessary documents.  THIS RESOLUTION APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND  COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS, THIS  23  DAY OF  January  2023.  PAULINE CALABRESE, MAYOR  DATE  SCOTT ANDREJCHAK, MANAGER  DATE    MEMO  amimsDgat-ammgelammeDsuynar  To: Mayor and Counçil From: Chris Blackwell, Director CR CC: Scott Andrejchak, Manager Date: January 13,2 2023  Re: Ar resolution Approving the Selection ofTranSystems for VOPP Trail Engineering and  Design  The Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County has created the Trail Development Fund Grant Program, established via passage of the American Rescue Plan has funds available for the planning, engineering and construction of trails. Attached is a resolution approving the selection of TranSystems for the Design and Engineering of the entire 13.4-mile Verona, Oakmont, Penn Hills and Plum (VOPP) Trail as specified in the VOPP Request for Proposal. There is no local match associated with this grant or the awarding of the contract. The Municipality of Penn Hills and its neighboring communities have been working for many years to bring recreational opportunities to each of their communities. The Redevelopment Authority Allegheny County awarded the Municipality of Penn Hills with a $1,173,000.00 grant for the Design and Engineering of the entire VOPP Trail in September of2022. The Municipality of Penn Hills signed a contract with the RAAC in November and released a Request for Proposal. Four proposals were received from qualified engineering Following thorough review the Municipality of Penn Hills has selected TranSystems located at 437 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA to complete the scope of work as outline in the RFP. The Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County has put us on a tight schedule for the spending of the funds. All invoices must be received by December of 2024 for reimbursement. To my knowledge Penn Hills is the 1st of 22 grant awardees to sign a contract with RAAC and select a consultant. It is my intent to continue at this pace with the T:PlandatalMayor & Council mesting.M.CM2020133 Memo to Council Resolution. Approving the Selection ofl TranSystems VOPP  consultants in December and reviewed by the VOPP Steering Committee.  hope of seeing the completion ofj portions oft the trail in the next five years.  Trail Engineering anfdl Design. docx    REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN. ACT- TRAIL DEVELOPMENT FUND  Office Address: Koppers Building 436 Seventh. Avenue, Suite 500 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Contact Numbers: Tel: 412-350-1000 Fax: 412-642-2217 Website:  GRANT CONTRACT  htps/Alleghenycounty.us/economic- evelopment/ral-development- fund- grant-program.ASPX  Project Local No.:  2022-ARPA-2879  Project Manager:  Ann Ogoreuc  Subgrantee: Municipality of Penn Hills  Primary Contact Person for Subgrantee:  Subgrantee's Office Address: 102 Duffl Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Type ofEntity: for-business business entity nonprofit corporation body corporate and politics (authority) municipality  Name: Christopher Blackwell Title: Planning Director Phone: (412)342-1173. Email: Dacwel@pemmnilsorg GRANT AMOUNT $1,173,000.00  CONTRACTTERM Effective Date 10/12/22  Termination, Date 12/31/2023  This Grant Contract (this "Contract"). is made by and between REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY ("RAAC"): and the undersigned Subgrantee, upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth (the "Terms and Conditions"). Subject to the terms and conditions of this Contract, RAAC hereby agrees to grant from the Trail Development Fund (as such term is defined herein) to the Subgrantee the Grant Amount. This Contract is subject to the Terms and Conditions attached! hereto, which" Terms and Conditions are hereby incorporated herein by reference. By signing below, Subgrantee acknowledges that it has read this Contract. in its entirety, understood the contents hereof, and had opportunity to consult counsel before signing below. The parties hereto have caused this Contract to be signed and attested by their proper officers/officials, pursuant to due and legal action authorizing thes same to be done, as of thel Effective Date  specified above, with the intent to be legally boundhereby. SUBGRANTEE: MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS, aF Pennsylvania municipality By: M Name: SCerTANPPEYEHAE Title:_ MVNILPM MANAOGR Date: 14/30/2022 RAAC  ATTEST: By: ALoJy (  Name: Digne 5. FCneATy Title:_ Dequty uncipardierk Date: 312.077  ATTEST:  REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY By:Lance COUNTY Chimka Digitallys Date: 2022.1 signedbyLance 12.0608:54:11-0500 Chimka  By: Chna/hinci Digitellys Date: 2022.1 signedbys 12.0807:49:52- Thomas 0500 Name: Simone Thomas Title: Assistant Secretary Date: 12/8/2022  Name: Lance Chimka Title: Director Date: 12/8/2022    Transystems Frick Building 437 Grant Street, Suite 812 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 wwwtranstenscom  TranSystems December 7, 2022 Penn Hills Government Center 102 Duff Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235  Attention: Chris Blackwell, Penn Hills Planning Director Re: VOPP Trail Engineering and Design Proposal TranSystems - Federal ID No. 43-0839725  Dear Mr. Blackwel!:  TranSystems is excited to submit our proposal to perform engineering and design planning for the VOPP Trail. TranSystems is an industry leader in transportation and traffic engineering, design, and planning, specializing in the development of innovative and cost-efective solutions to transportation challenges for all modes of travel including pedestrians, bicycles, ADA users, transit, deliveries, parking, heavy vehicles, the elderly and safe routes to school walkers. TranSystems is a national transportation consulting firm with 1,500 professionals including engineers, architects, and planners in 35+ offices across the country. By focusing purely on transportation, we offer a substantial breadth and depth across transportation related disciplines with experts in traffic, highway, bridge, transportation planning, multimodal designs, landscape architecture, and transit among others. Why choose TranSystems: TranSystems is currently completing Preliminenyenginering and design services for the PhaseIVOPP Trail- this includes intimate knowledge and understanding of the VOPP Trail, the local environment, interface. with the VOPP: Steering Committee, Friends ofthe Riverfront and the Municipality of Penn TranSystems is successfully working for other western PA townships, boroughs and municipalities on similar multi-modal trails and pedestrian pathways including Moon Township, Brackenridge Borough, Aspinwall Borough, Marshall Township, Springfield Township and West Newton Borough. As an exclusive transportation firm, we have successfully completed dozens of similar projects with construction packages including plans, specifications, estimates and bidding documents. Most recently, we assembled a final bidding package for the Brackenridge Three Rivers Heritage Trail as well as the Eagle Lake Section of the Greater Allegheny Passage (recently constructed). Project Manager Brian Krul (Penn Hills 1993 Graduate) has successfully managed similar trail projects for Friends of the Riverfront and is a former employee at PennDOT District II-0 working on several District projects while maintaining relationships with key staff- this will aid with PennDOT coordination on severa! of the PennDOT owned roadways that the VOPP Trail traverses. TranSystems does not have any knowledge of relationships with the firm or principals of the firm with any said TranSystems is fully committed to supervising, staffing, and completing this project with the completion date of November 2024. Asa' Vice President of the firm, lam authorized to represent TranSystems for this project. All work will be performed and completed in our Pittsburgh Office located at 437 Grant Street, Suite 812, Frick Building, Should you have any questions, I can be reached at the above address and via phone at 412-551-0968 or email bakru@ransytemscon We appreciate your consideration, and we look forward to your favorable response  Hills, and the needs and goals of the project and stakeholders.  officials or employees of Penn Hills.  Pittsburgh, PA 15219.  and starting on this important project as soon as possible.  Sincerely,  Bn a Lnl Brian A. Krul, PE, PTOE Senior Project Manager IVP