Bowmanstown will apply its COVID relief funds toward a storm drain reconstruction project on White Street.

On a 4-0 measure, borough council on Tuesday agreed to utilize $46,264 in COVID relief funds through the Department of Community & Economic Development on the project.

Council’s decision came after Councilman Rob Moyer withdrew his initial motion to give $22,500 - roughly half - to the borough’s Water Authority toward the purchase of a generator.

That came after council President William Ravert suggested the borough use the funds toward the inlet project, which he estimated would cost about $100,000.

Moyer suggested at last month’s meeting that council use the money for a generator for the water treatment.

However, Ravert said at that time he believed the inlets at the Bowmanstown Diner were a much bigger concern.

Moyer then recommended that council come up with a list of quotes for things it can actually do.

Also at last month’s meeting, council on a 6-1 vote, with Moyer opposed, agreed to request a letter of support for the borough water authority to apply for grant money to purchase a generator for the chlorine building through the Local Share Assessment Monroe Gaming Grant.

The cost of a generator is roughly $30,000 to $55,000.