Two capital improvement ordinances were approved at the Aug. 18 Council Meeting. The ordinances cover two years worth of capital investments, according to Mayor Keith Kazmark, as there was a spending freeze in place all of last year due to COVID-19.

The following improvements are included: 
• Resurfacing of various streets including Bergen Blvd. and parts of Rockland Ave. and Mt. Pleasant Ave. ($334,000)
• Replacement of sidewalks on West 36th Street ($98,000)
• Acquisition of a new pumper fire truck ($750,000)
• Acquisition of new additional or replacement Fire Department turnout gear ($80,000)
• Acquisition of new information technology equipment, including, but not limited to, computer equipment for the use of various Borough departments, offices and agencies ($40,000)
• Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment consisting of a 9-1-1 recording system for the use of the Police Department ($22,000)
• Acquisition of new automotive vehicles, including an SUV for the use of Administration, an SUV for the use of Code Enforcement, a mason dump truck for the use of the Department of Public Works and SUVs for the use of the Police Department ($226,000)