Columbia Borough Council adopted two resolutions Nov. 13 to submit LSA grant applications: Resolution 2025-26 authorizes applying for $350,000 to purchase a new street sweeper, and Resolution 2025-27 authorizes applying for $300,000 for structural repairs at the Columbia Crossings building.

Councilmembers stressed the street sweeper application’s role in meeting MS4 stormwater compliance obligations and noted the borough’s repair history as supportive documentation. For Columbia Crossings, staff and council clarified that the correct requested amount in the draft resolution is $300,000; council agreed to hold the resubmission until the last possible minute in case of news on the prior year’s submission.

Council discussed potential partner letters of support (for example from heritage organizations that use the building), clarified eligibility and application fees, and confirmed staff will proceed with the grant submissions and the borough engineer will prepare and submit the applications. Both resolutions were adopted by voice vote.