Michael DiVittorio | Tribune-Review
Oakmont council President Patricia Friday, borough manager Scot Fodi and police Chief Michael Ford were in council chambers for the Feb. 15 meeting. Other council members and officials participated online.
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Oakmont officials put this year’s paving project out for bid and plan to award the contract next month.
Council unanimously voted Feb. 15 to advertise its street improvement program, which includes eight streets and a boat ramp.
Borough officials budgeted about $350,000 for the infrastructure upgrades.
Streets to be improved include:
Oakmont officials held the line on real estate taxes and borough fees in their 2021 budget.
Next year’s spending plan was approved via a 6-0 vote Monday night.
Councilwoman Sophia Facaros was absent. Several council members participated virtually to help with social distancing and covid safety protocols.
It’s been about four years since council raised taxes to the current 3.73-mill rate.
Budget planning began in early September. There were multiple budget meetings in addition to financial discussions at council workshops and voting sessions.
Borough Manager Scot Fodi said he was glad to see the budget pass, and believes Oakmont will be able to provide all services and complete multiple projects within the confines of the spending plan.