At its regular meeting on Tues., Oct. 29, 2024, Scranton City Council:
- Introduced an ordinance to approve an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Scranton and the Borough of Moosic regarding the coordination of zoning, planning, and code enforcement of 53 Glenmaura National Blvd., Scranton, which was purchased in December 2022 by Commonwealth Charter Academy. The ordinance was introduced by a vote of 4-1, with Councilmembers Gerald Smurl, Mark McAndrew, Thomas Schuster, and Dr. Jessica Rothchild in favor, and with Councilmember William F. King against.
- Advanced an ordinance to donate a 2015 Ford Taurus Interceptor former patrol vehicle to the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County (CTCLC). The vehicle is not longer of use to the Scranton Police Department. It will be restored by CTCLC students through their automotive departments and later used in its Protective Services Program that trains future first responders. The ordinance was advanced by a vote of 5-0.
- Adopted a resolution to obligate $40,830.57 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the purchase and installation of street cameras in Qualified Census Tract (QCT) areas, specifically in the area of Connell Park. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 5-0.
- Adopted a resolution to obligate $99,732.50 in ARPA funds for engineering, design, and construction services for the Weston Field skate park. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 5-0.
- Adopted a resolution to obligate $1,082,536.54 in ARPA funds for splash pad equipment and other enhancements to the Capouse Avenue Park. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 5-0.
- The public is also notified of a series of City departmental work sessions regarding the 2025 operating budget at the following dates and times:
- Thurs., Nov. 7, 5:30 p.m., with the Mayor’s Office, Office of Economic and Community Development, and Parks and Recreation.
- Tues., Nov. 12, 5:30 with the Department of Public Works, Police Department, and Fire Department.
- Tues., Nov. 19, with the Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, Law Department, and Treasury.
City Council Meeting Recap – October 29, 2024 | PDF
Last modified: February 19, 2025
