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The Lackawanna County Commissioners held a meeting on August 19, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. Key actions included approval of payables totaling over $3 million, and the authorization of a household hazardous waste service agreement with MXI Environmental Services LLC for an October 31 collection event. The board also approved a tax-exempt revenue note financing up to $3.75 million for YMCA facility improvements through the county's redevelopment authority. Additionally, the commissioners authorized a deed in lieu of condemnation for property acquisition related to a turning lane project supporting a new Wawa store, with $390,000 allocated from a state grant for property damages. Professional service agreements for youth and family services were renewed, covering clinical coaching, forensic interviewing, and foster care contracts, many reimbursed at 80% by the state. The board awarded the Lacawanna County Prison Roof Replacement Phase 2 contract to Dunore Roofing and Supply Company for $252,670. The meeting also featured public comments focusing on opposition to data center developments and support for a countywide health and air quality impact study, with discussion of an RFP issued to secure proposals for this study. Commissioners acknowledged recent state executive orders aimed at increasing local control and transparency over data center projects. The meeting reflected active engagement on capital projects, environmental services, and community health concerns, with motions passed to advance these procurement and contracting initiatives.