Bristol Township Council Meeting 07/16/2026

The Bristol Township Council meeting held on July 16, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The council approved a voucher list and requisition totaling over $2.3 million. They considered and approved the 2026-2027 Bucks County Consortium fuel bid, selecting Riggins for low sulfur diesel and Ports Petroleum for heating fuel. The council also authorized the sale of surplus equipment, including 10 former police vehicles, with a received proposal of $7,000. Additionally, they approved a collection agency agreement for automated red light enforcement violations and awarded a copier replacement contract to Frasier following an RFP process. The meeting also covered capital improvement projects, including a grant application for Green Lane storm pipe replacement in partnership with Bristol Borough, and discussed ongoing redevelopment and zoning applications for commercial properties. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to public safety concerns, particularly the status and future of volunteer fire companies, including Newportville Fire Company, with detailed presentations and public comments addressing consolidation, funding, and operational challenges. No formal votes on fire department consolidation were recorded, but the council expressed support for volunteer fire services alongside the career department.