Council approves applying for LSA grant to buy trailer jetter to clear drains, staff says it would fully cover cost

Jeff (S4) briefed the council on an LSA grant opportunity and said staff wants permission to apply for equipment to improve storm-drain maintenance. "So what we are looking to apply for is a trailer jetter so we can be able to clean our own pipes in the event of a backup," Jeff said, explaining that owning the equipment would allow crews to respond overnight and be more proactive with storm drains.

Jeff said the application carries a $100 nonrefundable fee, is a zero-match application, and that if the borough is awarded the grant it would cover the full cost — savings of roughly $90,000 to the CIP. Council indicated no objections to proceeding and directed staff to bring a resolution for authorization at the business meeting.