By Amy Batista, Special Writer
BORDENTOWN CITY — The commissioners introduced a $742,000 bond ordinance for various capital improvements at their July 14 meeting.
"This is something that I have talked about a number of times during the budget process," said Mayor Joseph Malone.
Repairs to the Gilder House, Carslake Center and associated paving would cost $180,000. Repairs and renovation to Old City Hall, including but not limited to new bathrooms, roof repairs, replacement of downstairs windows, repairs to upstairs kitchen, and miscellaneous plumbing and electrical work would cost $150,000. Improvements to City Hall, including but not limited to upgrades to the phone system, updates to tax maps, improvements to the parking lot and removal of certain tanks would cost $95,000, according to the mayor.
"This has to do with the pump in the back," he said. "We flood the back of the police station on a regular basis especially in the winter time and we have to do something to alleviate that problem."
Acquisition of various vehicles and equipment for the Department of Public Works, including but not limited to a bucket truck, leaf vacuum, gator multipurpose type vehicle with plow, small dump truck with plow, pick–up truck with plow and dumpsters for container truck would cost $212,000. Acquisition of a pole barn for the Department of Public Works would cost $60,000, according to the mayor.
"The last item is a tree removal program in junction with sidewalk repairs," he said, adding that it would cost $45,000.
The second reading and public hearing on the bond ordinance will be held on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.

