Community Project Disclosures
Community Funding Projects Requests for FY2026
Project Name: Sheriff Equipment and Technology Upgrade Project
Request Amount: $60,000
Intended Recipient: Carbon County
Address: 2 Hazard Square, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Description: The County proposes to purchase 16 rugged tablets for the Sheriff's Office. The primary use of the equipment in the field is to provide Deputies with information to serve arrest, bench, and civil warrants. The rugged laptops provide live information regarding the subject being served. This technology is the most efficient means to process the tasks required to ensure the safety of the public.
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Project Name: Bethlehem Police Department Equipment and Technology Project
Request Amount: $700,000
Intended Recipient: Bethlehem Police Department
Address: 10 E. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Description: The Bethlehem Police department is seeking funding to upgrade its equipment and technology to enhance operational efficiency, improve public safety, and strengthen community trust. Specifically, they plan on utilizing community project funding to purchase portable safety/traffic barriers, renew and expand our camera and automated license plate reader (ALPR) network.
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Project Name: Alburtis Fire Station Project
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: Lower Macungie Fire Department
Address: 948 Brookside Rd, Wescosville, PA 18106
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Description: This project seeks to replace the old firehouse currently in use in Alburtis Borough.
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Project Name: Portland Borough Ramp Construction Project
Request Amount: $44,989
Intended Recipient: Borough of Portland
Address: 206 Division Street, Portland, PA 18351
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Description: Portland Borough seeks funding to construct a new ADA-compliant access ramp at the municipal building to ensure full accessibility for all residents, including seniors and individuals with disabilities. The current entrance does not meet federal accessibility standards, limiting access to vital public services, council meetings, and emergency information.
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Project Name: ABE Pedestrian Walkway Elevators and Escalators Project
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority
Address: 3311 Airport Road, Allentown, PA 18109
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Description: Seeking funding for Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority to acquire two elevators and two escalators that will be installed in the main terminal building at the Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) at the end of a new pedestrian walkway. This allocation will allow the airport to better serve its increasing passenger traffic.
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Project Name: Eastern Pennsylvania Regional Radio Network Project
Request Amount: $4,625,000
Intended Recipient: Carbon County
Address: P.O. Box 129, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Description: Schuylkill and Carbon Counties propose to develop a regional communication, dispatch and recording network in a cooperative venture founded on the existing state-of-the-art P25 radio network already in place in Schuylkill County. Building on this technology will result in a true interoperable communications system that will benefit both counties and their municipalities along with neighboring county, state and federal emergency service providers.
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Project Name: Palmer Township Radio Upgrades Project
Request Amount: $474,860.80
Intended Recipient: Palmer Township
Address: 3 Weller Place, Palmer, PA 18045
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Description: The project will replace outdated 911 emergency radio equipment with 65 new radios. The project will include the purchase of 40 portable (attached to the Officer’s vest or uniform) radios and 25 Mobile Vehicle (mounted onto the center console) radios, along with the accessories associated with each.
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Project Name: Bowmanstown Fire Company Station Project
Request Amount: $1,070,000
Intended Recipient: Bowmanstown Borough
Address: 259 Lime Street, Bowmanstown, PA 18030
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Description: The company proposes to demolish the existing station and construct a new 3 bay station, where the old station is. The new station will have a decontamination area with gear washing and a decontamination shower. The station will have two bunk rooms with bathrooms attached. Proper drainage will be installed prior to the new construction and the building envelope will be constructed to modern standards including moisture resistance and responsible energy consumption. The exterior walls of the social club building will be insulated and refinished with an acrylic exterior finish to improve the aesthetic, weather resistance and energy use.
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Project Name: Lower Saucon Road Bridge Replacement Project
Request Amount: $242,436
Intended Recipient: Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
Address: 615 Waterfront Drive, Suite 201, Allentown, PA 18102.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Description: This project will replace the structure that carries Lower Saucon Road (State Route 2001) over the East Branch of Saucon Creek in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County. This allocation will allow for the bridge currently rated in poor condition to be replaced.
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Project Name: Water Treatment Plant Drinking Water Tank Project
Request Amount: $4,688,000
Intended Recipient: Borough of Jim Thorpe
Address: 101 E. 10th Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Description: This Project seeks to install a second tank to allow more regulated maintenance and cleaning schedule. A secondary tank allows for a second source of clean and safe drinking water at all times.
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Project Name: Radio Mandate Switch Over Project
Request Amount: $201,441
Intended Recipient: Northampton Borough
Address: 1401 Laubach Ave, Northampton, PA 18067
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Description: The Northampton Borough Police Department is requesting funds to purchase new portable radios and mobile radios, due to a countywide radio mandate switch over.
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Project Name: Catasauqua Iron Works Project
Request Amount: $3,683,313
Intended Recipient: Catasauqua Borough
Address: 90 Bridge Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Description: This project seeks to develop the property into a mixed-use community including 45 townhouses, 250 apartment units, 10,000 square feet of commercial space, public plazas and parks, and pedestrian/bike connectivity to the canal tow path.
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Project Name: Rex Road Bridge Repair Project
Request Amount: $350,000
Intended Recipient: Heidelberg Township
Address: 6272 Route 309 Suite A, New Tripoli PA 18066
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Description: This project seeks to make repairs to the Rex Road bridge by replacing deteriorating beams.
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Project Name: Male Rd Bridge Replacement & Pedestrian Improvements
Request Amount: $430,848
Intended Recipient: Wind Gap Borough
Address: 545 East West Street, Wind Gap, PA 18091
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Description: This project seeks to make repairs to the Male Rd Bridge. The project will also enhance pedestrian safety.
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Project Name: Freedom High School Emergency Communications Amplifier Project
Request Amount: $120,000
Intended Recipient: Bethlehem Township
Address: 4225 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18020
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Description: This project seeks to improve signal strength and coverage at Freedom Highschool by installing an amplifier, so that first responders may communicate clearly and have access to a reliable radio in the event of an emergency.