08042026 council

The City of Bethlehem Council held a meeting on August 4, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council reviewed and approved multiple contract awards for city infrastructure projects, including agreements with J and Bradley Construction Company for an emergency water supply connection ($260,440), LB Industries for clarifier sludge return piping modifications ($370,145), and Brendan Stanton Incorporated (BSI Electrical Contractors) for electrical construction work. Additionally, a fund transfer of $42,381 within the non-utility capital fund was approved to purchase a forklift to assist with paint drum handling. The council also authorized an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with Hanover Township for emergency services related to a city-owned complex. Furthermore, the council passed an ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to $25 million in general obligation notes to refund portions of outstanding city bonds, with an expected interest rate of 5.5%. Several certificates of appropriateness for property improvements were also approved. Public comments addressed topics such as Arts Quest, water and sewer billing concerns, and food truck health inspections, but no direct procurement actions arose from these comments.