City Council, April 15, 2026
Approves Bill 26 - Allentown Parking Authority Board Amendment, 7-0 unanimous
What happened
Allentown City Council unanimously passed Resolution 57 urging city and county administrations to address the homeless encampment crisis following the posting of a sweep notice at Fountain Park.
- Jurisdiction
- Allentown, PA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 15, 2026
- Decisions
- 12 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 7-0 unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 12
Resolution 57 - Homeless Encampment Crisis Response
Resolution strongly urging city and county administrations to address the crisis created by the recent posting of an encampment sweep after the closing of the warming shelter. Approximately 100 individuals from the warming shelter left with no viable options. Vote was unanimous 7-0.
- None
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
Allentown City Council unanimously passed Resolution 57 urging city and county administrations to address the homeless encampment crisis following the posting of a sweep notice at Fountain Park.
Key Decisions (12)
Resolution 57 - Homeless Encampment Crisis Response
Motion to Stop Fountain Park Encampment Eviction
Motion for Encampment Oversight and Reporting
Bill 26 - Allentown Parking Authority Board Amendment
Bill 27 - MLK Trail Phase 2 Funding
Bill 28 - Urban Sustainability Grant
Bill 29 - Public Works Capital Projects Funding
Bill 30 - Parks Project Manager Position Upgrade
R53 - City Website Maintenance Contract Change Order
R54 - Cooperative Contracts Authorization
R55 - ADA Ramps Construction Contract
R56 - Granicus Meeting Management Contract
Development Activity (1)
9th Street Redevelopment
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Public testimony indicated severe affordable housing shortage with rental parameters…
Housing Demand
Approximately 100 individuals displaced from warming shelter with no viable…
Sentiment
Strong community opposition to homeless encampment sweeps with multiple residents…
Infrastructure
City allocated $5,050,000 for various public works capital projects and…
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