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Council enacts traffic code changes

EphrataJun 8, 20262 min read

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Borough Council unanimously enacted Ordinance No. 1607 amending Ephrata’s vehicle and traffic code. The council also approved a $122,600 roof replacement contract for the Ephrata Performing Arts Center and authorized a $12,602.27 five-year agreement to replace the Borough’s interview recording system.

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The traffic-code amendment was approved, but the provided minutes do not include its specific changes. Council also approved funding for a performing arts center roof replacement and a more reliable police interview recording system, with the initial recording-system cost covered in the 2026 budget. Other conditional approvals covered a gas service line, temporary street closures for sidewalk work, development plans, and traffic arrangements for upcoming events.

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Adopted Resolution No. 2026-21 establishing a schedule of attorney fees for municipal claims and liens.
Awarded a $122,600 roof replacement contract for the Ephrata Performing Arts Center to R.L. Sensenig Roofing Company.
Authorized a $12,602.27 five-year purchase and maintenance agreement with Motorola Solutions to replace the Borough’s interview recording system.
Enacted Ordinance No. 1607 amending the Borough’s vehicle and traffic code; the specific amendments are unavailable in the provided excerpt.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-22 authorizing a price adjustment for bituminous materials purchased in small quantities.
Conditionally approved UGI’s gas service line installation to 300 Church Avenue, subject to insurance, an executed agreement, and $3,985.30 in financial security.
Conditionally approved closing North Church Street between West Main Street and West Locust Street from June 22 through June 25, with rain dates during the week of June 29, for curb and sidewalk replacement at 37 North Church Street.
Conditionally approved the Ephrata Performing Arts Center’s July 19 Old Fashioned Summer Picnic at Grater Park, including planned alcohol sales, subject to permits, an executed use agreement, and insurance.
Conditionally approved traffic closures and detours for Lincoln Fire Company events on October 10, subject to permits, insurance, an incident support plan, and any required neighboring-road permissions.
Conditionally approved development-related actions for Ephrata National Bank Corporate Headquarters, Caring Acres Community, and 33 Ridge Avenue, subject to required reviews and conditions.

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