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Montgomery County approves grants, contracts and lease; advertises budget and hydro partner RFP

Montgomery County Board of Commissioners · November 14, 2025

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Summary

At its Nov. 13 meeting the board approved resolutions to apply for library and trail grants, authorized a three‑year lease for Willow Grove swing space, approved multiple contract awards and advertised an RFP related to the Norristown Dam hydroelectric project.

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 13 approved several resolutions, contracts and a lease and took steps to advertise the proposed FY2026 budget for public review.

Resolutions: The board approved a resolution authorizing applications and a $750,000 county match for the Norristown Public Library Keystone grant to support ADA upgrades and HVAC improvements. Commissioners also approved applications for LSA grants for a coroner’s mausoleum (no local match) and a half‑mile segment of the Valley Forge Connector Trail in Upper Merion Township, plus an LSA request to buy box trucks for mobile library outreach.

Lease authorization: Staff recommended and the board authorized a resolution permitting the county to enter a three‑year lease with 3147 Easton Road LLC in Willow Grove for approximately 5,445 square feet to provide swing space for employees during the Willow Grove Annex renovation; total rent is estimated at about $304,000 over three years.

Contracts and RFPs: The board approved a slate of contract awards, amendments and renewals and approved advertisement of bids and RFPs for several programs. Commissioners specifically discussed and authorized an RFP to seek a private‑sector partner for exploration of a hydroelectric project at the Norristown Dam; the board acknowledged past spending and asked that the forthcoming assessment include cost and feasibility analysis.

Appointments and personnel: The board approved commissioner appointments to SEPTA and appointed members to various county boards; it also approved the personnel list and salary board actions presented by the county human resources office.

All motions described above passed by voice vote during the meeting; specific contracts and grant applications will proceed through the county’s procurement and grant acceptance procedures.