Development News for Altoona, Pennsylvania

Vice Mayor Recognizes Police Week, Thanks Community for Cleanup Efforts

Vice Mayor Ellis recognized National Police Week and thanked law enforcement officers. He also expressed gratitude to community members who participated in cleanups at the Nehemiah project and Juniata Church over the past few Saturdays, reminding residents that overflow cleanups would continue on Wednesdays throughout May. [cite: 283-293]

Altuna City Council Approves Prospect Pool Renovation Project

The Altuna City Council awarded the Altuna Prospect Pool Swimming Pool Renovations Project to Mainline Commercial Pools of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, for the amount of $3,657,750. The City Manager was authorized to execute all necessary documents, and the City Clerk to attest to them. [cite: 29-35]

Repository Bids Awarded for Multiple Properties; One Bid Rejected

Repository bids were awarded for two properties. Jonathan Wolf Pyramid Healthcare Properties received bids for $1,500 for 810 6th Avenue and $2,000 for 806 6th Avenue. The City Manager was authorized to execute the taxing district form. Alueso Holdings of Tucson, Arizona, submitted bids for multiple properties, including amounts for 200 5th Ave, 1508-10 13th alley, 709 4th Ave, 109 6th Ave, 1513 North 6th Ave, 1124-26 17th Ave, 101 East Willow Ave, 308 2nd Ave, 1509 First Ave, 1616 Thirdrd St, 704 2nd Ave, and specific amounts for multiple properties on 17th Ave and on 7th Ave and South 8th Street. The City Manager was authorized to execute the taxing district form. The vote on item H, submitted by Alueso Holdings, did not pass. [cite: 73-100, 225-241]

Demolition Bids Awarded for Multiple Altuna Properties

The council awarded demolition bids for three properties. G&R Excavating received bids for 101 East Walnut Avenue ($19,262), 118 6th Avenue ($14,158.20), and 151 8 4th Street ($24,882). All payments are to be made from the Altogether Altuna Fund, and the City Manager was authorized to execute documents. [cite: 53-73]