Aliquippa City Council held its monthly work session via ZOOM

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa City Council held its monthly work session via ZOOM last night They not only approved their opportunity zone resolution they are are sending a letter of support for Scenic Pittsburgh in their pursuit of funding . The funding would create the Aliquippa/Franklin Avenue Revitalization Plan The representative the city worked with was very knowledgeable .Councilman Donald Walker said the rep was energized following what Debbie Grass , Act 47 coordinator outlined in the city’s plan. for the Opportunity Zone. , Mayor Walker said . Mayor Dwan Walker and Code and Zoning officer Jim Bologna met with the representative to help Herb Bailey get things moving for a park to be constructed next to Uncommon Grounds. Plans have been in the works since 2015 and a $65,000 DCED grant would move the project forward. Bologna said, “If they want to help us make downtown pretty again, “I don’t see a problem.” The motion was adopted.

City manager Sam Gill reported that there have been inquiries on the property where 3 buildings were razed. Cook Bros. performed the demolition and grass is growing on the site. Mayor Walker said a grocery store or another business would be ideal at the site. “We need to maintain Franklin Avenue as a downtown.” Gill said the new zoning should reflect for the downtown.”

Council meets in regular session via ZOOM on Wednesday at 7 p.m.