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The Lackawanna County Commissioners held a meeting on June 3, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting decisions. Key actions included approval of payables totaling over $11 million, awarding a $71,333.16 construction contract to Waco Incorporated for the Sarah Brady Park ADA improvement project funded by a community development block grant, and allocation of $100,000 through the Community Reinvest program to support various municipal and nonprofit projects. The board also approved multiple provider contracts for youth and family services, behavioral health, intellectual disabilities, and early intervention programs, with budgets nearing $10 million for behavioral health services. Additionally, agreements were authorized for workforce development summer camps funded by grants, and a one-year contract with Granicus for an agenda management system was accepted. The commissioners passed a resolution supporting a $25 million regional juvenile detention center initiative and ratified the purchase of a wireless hazard monitoring system to enhance public safety. Discussions also touched on the cumulative public health impacts of numerous proposed data center projects in the county, highlighting concerns about air pollution and community effects. No votes or motions were reported to be delayed or rejected, and the meeting included public acknowledgments and proclamations related to child welfare and family reunification.