Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 29, 2024 2:17 P.M.
(Aliquippa, Pa) Unis Demolition’s bid of $197,000.00 for a demolition project was approved. A bid from another firm for $179,000 was withdrawn even though they were the lowest bidder. Engineer Ron Rizzo said that Uni is able to handle the project. ARPA funds will be used to pay for the project.
Council adopted a resolution for the city to issue bonds or notes to fund various capital improvements to the city’s facilities and reimburse the capital reserve, construction and general funds for expenditures for the projects. This motion was made because Lefty Cepull Field’s property will be sold to Aaron Donald’s firm to construct affordable housing at the site. Bids will be accepted by the city until September 25, 2024 at 4pm. Bid opening will be at the October 2, 2024 council meeting.
Mayor Dwan B. Walker said he went to the DNC in Chicago last week and told officials the city hasn’t received any funding for infrastructure they are entitled to since 1996.
Council meets in regular session on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 7pm.