Lackawanna County Commissioners 5 20 26

The Lackawanna County Commissioners held a meeting on May 20, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related actions. Key procurement decisions included approval of payables totaling several million dollars, awarding a municipal electronic recycling collection event grant to nine municipalities, and approving a $1,068,100 local fund match for the County Transit System's state operating funds. The board also approved service agreements for the Area Agency on Aging, including contracts awarded through an RFP process for caregiver support programs. Additionally, the commissioners entered into an amended lease agreement for the Coroner's Office facility, locking in rent through 2041, and awarded a Community Development Block Grant construction contract for sidewalk improvements in Dickson City to Brandon Balchune Construction for $248,227. A master services agreement was updated to reflect a vendor name change for software used by the District Attorney's Office and Adult Probation. The meeting also addressed agricultural conservation easements to preserve farmland and discussed ongoing concerns about data center developments and their environmental impact. Public comments raised questions about payables reconciliation and grant distribution. Overall, the meeting focused on contract approvals, budget allocations, and community development projects with an emphasis on fiscal oversight and local infrastructure improvements.