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Meeting Summary
Allentown City Council approved the sale of city-owned property at 1001-1007 West Hamilton Street to the Allentown Art Museum for a planned multi-story museum expansion at 10th and Hamilton. Council also approved $1,087,390 for the 19th Street and Roth Avenue intersection upgrade via a Greenlight Go grant, and introduced $5,050,000 in capital borrowing for public works projects.
Key Decisions (6)
Sale of 1001-1007 West Hamilton Street to Allentown Art Museum
Council confirmed the sale of city-owned property at 1001-1007 West Hamilton Street (tax parcel 549699283455) to the Allentown Art Museum. The museum plans to demolish the existing building and construct a multi-story art museum at the corner of 10th and Hamilton Street. The Allentown Parking Authority will separately transact their adjacent property to the museum.
19th Street and Roth Avenue Intersection Upgrade Funding
Council approved amending the 2026 capital fund budget to increase funding by $1,087,390 for upgrading the intersection of 19th Street and Roth Avenue as part of a Greenlight Go grant. The grant is partially reimbursable and requires approximately $199,000 in match funding, with $89,000 coming as a supplemental appropriation from the general fund.
Trexler Fund Springwood Budget Supplemental Appropriation
Council approved amending the 2026 Trexler Fund Springwood budget for a supplemental appropriation of $13,468.81 from the Springwood Trust portion of the Trexler funds per General Trexler's will.
GIS LLC Contract for Municipal Golf Course Irrigation System
Council authorized a contract with GIS LLC for $82,400 to plan and design a new irrigation system for the Allentown Municipal Golf Course. Four proposals were received with one rejected. Contract is for two years with three additional one-year renewal options.
Sewage Planning Module for ASDSSD LIA Modular Building
Council approved R50, the sewage planning module at ASDSSD LIA modular building as part of the consent agenda.
America 250 PA Semicincentennial Support Resolution
Council approved R51 supporting the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semicincentennial (America 250 PA) to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary.
Development Activity (3)
Allentown Art Museum Expansion
Multi-story art museum building planned. Will demolish existing former fur retailer building at 10th and Hamilton and construct new museum facility. Involves both city-owned parcel (549699283455) and adjacent Allentown Parking Authority property.
MLK Trail Phase Two
Trail construction project receiving $800,000 from Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
19th Street and Roth Avenue Intersection Upgrade
Intersection upgrade funded by Greenlight Go grant totaling $1,087,390
Market Signals (2)
Commercial Demand
The Allentown Art Museum is expanding with a new multi-story building downtown, indicating institutional investment confidence in the Hamilton Street corridor.
Infrastructure
City is investing in multiple infrastructure projects including $5,050,000 in capital borrowing for public works and $1,087,390 for intersection improvements, signaling continued municipal investment in city infrastructure.