Parking, Paving, Blight, Bad Behavior
Addressed by Bradford City Council

Bradford City Council on Tuesday approved resolutions dealing with some of the most talked-about problems in the city -- road conditions, dilapidated properties and bad behavior in the downtown area.
Council

~~ also approved, on first reading, an ordinance that would allow shoppers to park longer at metered spots on Kennedy Street. Council has to approve the ordinance a second time, presumably on May 14, before it goes into effect.

~~ agreed to advertise for services to install a security and video surveillance system downtown. Private donations are paying for the system.

~~ approved the demolition of three blighted properties: 57 Amm Street, 179 High Street and 44 Willard Avenue. Mayor Tom Riel said, "It's about time," regarding the demolition on Willard. Councilman Fred Proper seconded the resolution "with pleasure." The money for the demolition comes from the CDBG fund.

~~ agreed to advertise for bidders to work on resurfacing eight city streets, including part of East Main, Jackson and School. The money comes from the 2013 general obligation bond.

~~ awarded a $99,875 contract to PV Paving for the Pine Street parking lot improvement project. The project is funded through the CDBG program, a DCED Housing & Redevelopment Assistance grant and the Bradford City Parking Authority. OECD Executive Director Sara Andrews said the project should be finish in about 60 days, depending on the weather.

Listen to the meeting here

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