Lackawanna County Commissioners 9-2-26

The Lackawanna County Commissioners meeting held on September 2, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key highlights included the approval of multiple grant applications and funding awards, such as a $749,544 election integrity grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and a $420,000 intermediate punishment grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The board authorized the submission of multimodal transportation grant applications totaling approximately $4.58 million for projects including road improvements and pedestrian safety enhancements, with no local match required. Additionally, the commissioners awarded a $183,178 Community Development Block Grant construction contract to Saferski Paving Company for ADA improvements at Swansea Field. The meeting also approved provider agreements for homelessness assistance and human services development funds, and extended a consulting services agreement with Thomas P. Durkin for financial and legal support related to ongoing litigation. A significant tax exemption under the LERTA program was granted to 1802 North Washington LLC to support redevelopment of a historic property into residential and commercial spaces. Public concerns were raised about property tax reassessment impacts and data center developments, with commissioners addressing these issues and emphasizing fiscal responsibility and community engagement. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing infrastructure projects, social services funding, and economic development initiatives through grant awards, contract approvals, and tax incentive programs.