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Topic: 5.19.2025 Regular Assembly Meeting
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Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2025-05 should be given during this public hearing. A copy of the ordinance may be found under agenda item 14A.
Persons wishing to share their views on any item on today's agenda may do so at this time.
Persons with views on subjects not on today's agenda may share those views at this time.
The Elks Lodge has applied with the Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) to renew their Club Alcohol license. AMCO has determined the application to be complete. A local governing body may protest the renewal within 60 days of the notice of filing the application.
There is no written report from the Manager.
The Assembly will consider the second reading of Ordinance #2025-05, which will set the Borough budget for FY 2026. A copy of the budget can be found at: proposed_fy26_budget.pdf
If approved in three readings, Ordinance #2025-06 will amend Section 4.28.130 of the Municipal Code to limit the sales tax exemption to low-income seniors and directing that the proposed amendment be submitted to the qualified voters of the Borough.
If adopted in three readings, Ordinance #2025-07 will update the Electric Utility Code and increase customer charges and electric rates.
If adopted in three readings, Ordinance #2025-08 will increase water rates per the rate schedule in the attached table. An annual rate review indicates that these increases are needed to keep up with increased costs to the Borough.
If adopted in three readings, Ordinance #2025-09 will increase sewer collection rates over the next five years. An annual rate review of the utility indicates these increases are needed to keep up with increased costs to the Borough.
If adopted in three readings, Ordinance #2025-10 will add "Section N – Marine Passenger Ship Refuse" to allow for fees for providing sanitation services to marine passenger ships.
If approved, Resolution #2025-10 authorizes the lease of Parcel ID #01-010-737 by lease agreement to Nordic Real Estate, LLC, subject to all terms and conditions set forth in this Resolution and in the Lease Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A.