City of Wilkes-Barre Council - Work Session 7.7.26

The Wilkes-Barre City Council held a work session on July 7, 2026, primarily discussing several resolutions related to the disposition of records from various city offices. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Empire Street McClain Street bridge rehabilitation project, funded by a $650,000 grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority of Pennsylvania. Updates were provided on the project's progress, including federal and state approval of the right-of-way plan, pending acquisition offers for five properties, and the anticipated bidding schedule for 2027. Council members also addressed local infrastructure concerns such as street paving, storm damage cleanup, and parking issues, but no new contracts or procurement decisions were made during this session.