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Pessey told council the center — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with law enforcement, juvenile probation, children and youth services and the district attorney’s office — was handling about 13% more cases than the same period last year. ‘‘Although that statistic of 13 might seem like a big jump, it actually means that 13% more children are getting the services that they need from us,’’ Pessey said.

Pessey described the center’s role: conducting trauma‑informed, child‑focused forensic interviews, coordinating a multidisciplinary team for case planning, and helping families identify mental‑health and housing supports. She highlighted a ‘‘sunshine fund’’ the organization uses to replace clothing or phones taken as evidence and noted the center works to connect mental‑health providers with victim‑compensation arrangements so families are not immediately billed.

Pessey also described fundraising activities — including a road‑rally benefit that supports both the advocacy center and CASA (court‑appointed special advocates) — and invited community referrals for families in need. ‘‘We really try to provide services for every child in the county, whether they’ve been abused or not,’’ she said.

Mayor David Wortman and other council members thanked Pessey for the presentation and commended the center’s role in serving vulnerable children.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 21, 2025 Warren City Council Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Caitlin Pessey of the Warren County Children’s Advocacy Center reported a 13% increase in case referrals over last year, described multidisciplinary services and fundraising programs, and asked the public to refer families in need.","taxTitle","Warren City, Warren County, Pennsylvania","taxId",51995,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6266284,"Council sets May 19 public hearing on Superior Tire street‑vacation request",885,3615000,4500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087257-b6a78822a68539e432d4193f7f6c7606&start=3615&end=4500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087257-b6a78822a68539e432d4193f7f6c7606/thumbnail_3615000.jpg","/articles/6266284/Warren-City/Warren-County/Pennsylvania/Council-sets-May-19-public-hearing-on-Superior-Tire-streetvacation-request","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266284-0595a01b482548dbab5692538ce635c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775350194&Signature=FRYJ19aCD0KuUMQxSaQlWMsrys7KYj64R9PBmlhzyC5cKMmovA96DLqAiYyUHQvZB4HiwvWun2C3NUtxEAOGgbHdk2tMN-KBU8wn6xjx5v4CKd7IY1HtrQMrDhMM0yDsbvY4vu5dSWqYMi2dUy-AI5AqkuppqkW1-sDVtup3FjVQdvaIxOaffSmAvO2I96hP1SHU3jF~5YFuv0KfiEggOwCtRH~seUpRpZEmgzYmEMGha2hUVhj133Zlo6f93HxXIZK9uytE1g2C75-tmyH~uYtyUgw08eR8Kx5Xj4TDkQ-lV26dakeEZhZn2fhs2zQz39IM6UZQvWQc57nJVfq4xA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Warren City Council set a public hearing for 7 p.m. on May 19, 2025, to consider Superior Tire’s application to vacate an unopened street that lies between the old Route 6 right of way and the company’s southeast property line.

City staff said Superior Tire owns all parcels adjacent to the unopened roadway and that vacation would terminate at the company’s property line, resulting in a dead end that city staff said would not compromise potential future traffic flow or affect other property owners. Superior indicated it intends to construct a new facility and expand production capability on the site.

The council motion established the public hearing date and time. Staff enclosed a location map and a plaque showing the proposed vacation area for public review; the hearing will be held immediately prior to the May council meeting, staff said.

Councilmembers welcomed the development prospect and indicated the hearing process will allow public input before council votes to approve or deny any vacation ordinance. The motion to establish the hearing date passed on a roll-call vote.","Warren City Council scheduled a public hearing for 7 p.m. on May 19, 2025, to consider a street‑vacation request from Superior Tire, which owns parcels adjacent to the unopened street and says the vacation will not impact other property owners.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6266285,"Council authorizes grant applications for Indian Hollow Run rehabilitation; 15% local match planned for 2026",788,3292000,4080000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087257-b6a78822a68539e432d4193f7f6c7606&start=3292&end=4080","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087257-b6a78822a68539e432d4193f7f6c7606/thumbnail_3292000.jpg","/articles/6266285/Warren-City/Warren-County/Pennsylvania/Council-authorizes-grant-applications-for-Indian-Hollow-Run-rehabilitation-15-local-match-planned-for-2026","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266285-22ea52dd1add2f247850f55920c531f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775350194&Signature=CIba13be712sXTIimpIT050vqwpyn0vCx8IESlk1dnOFSX8fen6QMVbGPdWk-ZPBnlIk0oM9xzk9nhIh~S5A~K31-lyYY9DmBUyMwAxaFevIGR97qhSoi8Lw5QfWCAQIlm~mO9IuPQGah5HJ-e6pmNh6EIDX7SPKKqLPg-08g4TeGA-oXn3AvopYQmTvDpXJJPXmdFHMq-abkvNAZffpqxc-cODAvw06Rq~7bMn18Rus6~o8~77IgFZYatpHTXn-51zslQmNwD2SnUh4Jn2qKVhCFUUWqzVUBftL805P5byJ5uq8DYKstGr~ib763Ge8PeCIUROZAtf2D5cDB65sDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Warren City Council voted to authorize resolutions that let staff apply for grant funding to rehabilitate a failing section of the Indian Hollow Run flood-control channel.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection inspected the structure on June 27, 2024, and rated the infrastructure ‘‘minimally acceptable,’’ staff said. The DEP recommended investigation of funding to address leaning walls within a roughly 400‑foot section of the concrete channel.

City staff identified the PA Small Water and Sewer Program and the Flood Mitigation Program as potential funding sources; each would fund 85% of an estimated project cost and require a 15% local match. Staff said any city share would be programmed in the 2026 municipal budget if grants are awarded.

The channel begins near a debris basin roughly 200 feet south of East Fifth Avenue and 400 feet east of a city street, and it discharges to Conewongo Creek. Staff estimated the inundation area includes approximately 20 residential households in low‑lying portions near East Fifth Avenue.

Council members asked implementation questions and whether routine items such as fencing and backfill could be done in‑house. Staff replied that demolition, excavation and concrete wall replacement would typically require external contractors and adherence to grant and DEP requirements. The council approved staff’s motion to submit the grant applications and designate signatories; the recorded vote was unanimous among attending members with one member absent.

If awarded, staff said the city will return to council before formally accepting funding packages so that scope, match and cash‑flow details can be reviewed.","After a Department of Environmental Protection inspection rated the Indian Hollow Run channel ‘‘minimally acceptable,’’ council voted to authorize applications to two flood‑mitigation funding programs that would fund 85% of the repair cost; the city would cover a 15% match in its 2026 budget if awarded.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6266286,"Council approves $1.6 million reallocation to Clark Street parking garage repairs",2623,1470000,4093000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087257-b6a78822a68539e432d4193f7f6c7606&start=1470&end=4093","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087257-b6a78822a68539e432d4193f7f6c7606/thumbnail_1470000.jpg","/articles/6266286/Warren-City/Warren-County/Pennsylvania/Council-approves-16-million-reallocation-to-Clark-Street-parking-garage-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266286-58a64a2b5998d3adeed94f52c4f762f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775350194&Signature=Qwx~VKaDBdERN3siXse1eUCHzKuM59mpXtguAo5ShE1FUqXmg~F1Fd0bIEll17J5OURnPCPHob-cx0qhoi1uQuccMTmb-wlPEneHZ-owxej1snnHBBwG85aP-VNH0-1ULd51RWcKKn53jqsDMkCeFzEyHFP6iGt81C2ALosxZSPebIfmhLgRrsDPxxEQitDfMf0fpgawyAAXNemJrAxW8AxSa7l1veabQuivxoa4G5O9cpO7FBKahh-F~FBROmLmQQh9dqdrxY1736xdofUaMfBiFpwwsjureCXoSJpqnDdVPZq3elmxVLrjiC9OiutDaeRHlrTWCWti1zwiBoQggQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Warren City Council on the evening it met approved a staff recommendation to allocate $1,600,000 of previously authorized loan proceeds to rehabilitate the Clark Street parking garage.

The action follows notice in March from the Office of the Budget that the city’s requested reallocation of RCAP funds would not be approved, city staff said. With that funding unavailable, staff recommended a reduced project scope that pairs $1,300,000 in grant awards with $1,600,000 of loan proceeds to create an approximate $3,000,000 construction budget.

City staff member Holt outlined the loan history for the council: in January 2022 the council authorized a $3,600,000 loan, of which $785,000 was used to retire prior debts and roughly $2,800,000 was held for the garage project. In November 2022 the council designated $250,000 of the loan proceeds toward a boat launch project. Holt said the remaining loan funds were invested in an interest-bearing account and had grown to roughly $3.05 million as of March.

Evan Rolls, the engineer working on the garage evaluation, told the council the garage’s primary structural problems are the concrete floor slabs — ‘‘the bones of the garage, the steel frame portion, is in relatively good condition, and most of the issues are the floor slabs themselves’’ — and that a full long-life repair package previously budgeted in 2020 would have been in the roughly $9.65 million structural range (about $12 million when other components are included). Rolls said the lowered, roughly $5.2 million budget used for bid documents would only allow full-depth replacement of about half of one level; the $3 million budget under consideration would fund partial- and intermediate-depth repairs, waterproofing replacement and corrosion-control measures intended to extend service life on a shorter time horizon.

Council members pressed staff on operational impacts. Rolls said repairs will require taking portions of the garage out of service while crews work, but that staff expects to phase work and shift vehicles within the facility because the garage is currently below full capacity. City staff said there are 471 rentable spaces, 316 of which are currently rented, with additional metered and unrentable spots accounted for in the facility count.

Council discussion also addressed a ‘‘do-nothing’’ scenario. Rolls said continuing deterioration would accelerate spalling and reinforcement corrosion and could, in the long term, reduce usable capacity or cause more significant structural compromise. Staff and members noted that the city has considered alternatives — demolition and rebuild or surface-parking conversion — but that those options carry their own costs and complications.

The motion to restructure the project budget and allocate $1,600,000 in loan proceeds passed on a roll-call vote. Recorded votes show five council votes in the affirmative and one no; one council member was absent. The motion carries with staff directed to finalize a scope that aligns with the newly established budget and to return with contract documents and a construction/phasing plan.

The council also heard that two grants already awarded to the garage total $1,330,000: a DCED award of $1,000,000 (with a previously granted extension request) and an LSA grant of $350,000; staff said neither of those grants requires matching funds.","Warren City Council voted to allocate $1,600,000 in loan proceeds to a reduced-scope rehabilitation of the Clark Street parking garage after losing a $2 million RCAP match; the project will combine grant awards and loan funds for roughly a $3 million budget and is expected to require phased closures.","actionData","errors"]

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