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Mike, a CYS representative, presented the package and walked commissioners through each provider: Crossroads Group Homes and Services (Farrell/Mercer County); Family Pathways (Butler County); Families United Network (Wyoming County); Lifespan Family Services of Punxsutawney (Jefferson County); a provider listed as \"Mike Merricket, Pennsylvania\" (Lafayette Hill, Montgomery County); Percy House Inc. (Erie County); 3 Rivers Adoption Council (Pittsburgh, Allegheny County); and CSI Corporate Security and Investigations LLC (Monaca, Beaver County).

Mike said most contracts carried no rate increase from the prior year. He noted a small number of providers had modest increases (for example, one provider’s rate rose about 3%; another had select units up 8% and 16%; and 3 Rivers Adoption Council had rate ranges with a 5% increase), and he repeatedly stated that, at the time of the meeting, the county had no children placed at several of the listed facilities. The CYS presenter emphasized that placement numbers can change quickly and that absence of current placements does not remove the need to maintain contractual relationships.

The board voted to approve the package of renewals (identified in the agenda as proposed resolutions 137 through 144). The roll call recorded three yes votes and the chair announced the motion carried. Commissioners said they preferred to approve the eight renewals together unless a specific contract required separate action.

Mike described CSI Corporate Security and Investigations LLC as providing family‑finding services, training for caseworkers on interview and investigative techniques, and supervisor training; he said that provider’s rate did not increase. The transcript records no public objections during the discussion.

The county will continue to use the renewed contracts when placements or services are needed; staff noted the contracts are renewals of existing providers the county has used for several years.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 24, 2025, Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a package of eight contract renewals for Children & Youth Services providers, most at unchanged rates; county staff said placement levels at several providers are currently zero.","taxTitle","Lawrence County, Pennsylvania","taxId",71984,"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},6186292,"Lawrence County approves CDBG revision to boost Elwood City housing rehab funds",50,835000,885000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5077930-bf5e69db4766ac88ad8eaa70f7c0d9e6&start=835&end=885","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5077930-bf5e69db4766ac88ad8eaa70f7c0d9e6/thumbnail_835000.jpg","/articles/6186292/Lawrence-County/Pennsylvania/Lawrence-County-approves-CDBG-revision-to-boost-Elwood-City-housing-rehab-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186292-0878066f4aea015d54514d9afecf7f59/orig.mp4?Expires=1773725257&Signature=bTEWfULz5fO0vpIftad7URBKebt6BsHu4SsHudGGhRr7guwT7kp4e5tCG4gGqPIx8C17zBz7uh9MLmk9mitHFCUC~5xKytrm7ZM~cZNyE1VODxqftklYZy--308UmmOyoI9wLZD-XJQ-S3zULhh0S3L5gKrxMCkKuy-TbUDgx~7BULkGTfKf5Q0yFVWz6kk0Z3MLNHIC6IkhvlJy~d3Wv34wTcQbI7bk3xbZ6tNVaYxHhT43zya1ZdpUrWSLUVvn7eiS5fLlB~pC4jjVgpeZeuHHcCezqbYapskakv3d1OlWokHwIO0zmr~useo6T9woRq3doSHDKgOdZliY5EwK9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lawrence County commissioners voted June 24 to approve a revision to a 2022 county Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract that will move remaining project funds to the borough of Elwood City’s housing rehabilitation program.

Amy McKinney, the county planning director, told the board that once final bills were paid on an ADA project the contract came in slightly under/over budget by about $11,000; she said the county will submit a revision to DCD and move the funds into Elwood City’s “housing rehab” program. McKinney said the revision will increase the borough’s housing rehab allocation to $21,573.89 for the contract period.

Commissioners moved to approve the proposed resolution to effect the budget revision. The transcript records a roll‑call vote with the three commissioners voting yes; the board noted the borough is aware of the change and that the contract ends next year, so the additional funds will need to be spent before the contract expiration.

McKinney said the moved funds are sufficient to complete a small additional project and that the borough supports using the funds for rehabilitation work; she also noted the county must submit the revision to the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCD) for approval.

The board approved the change on a recorded vote; McKinney said no further planning office items were on the agenda.","The board approved a revision to a 2022 county Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract that moves funds to Elwood City’s housing rehabilitation program, increasing the program amount to $21,573.89, county planning staff said.",{"_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},6186297,"Commissioners review service agreement renewal for Lawrence County jail body scanner",117,576000,693000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5077930-bf5e69db4766ac88ad8eaa70f7c0d9e6&start=576&end=693","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5077930-bf5e69db4766ac88ad8eaa70f7c0d9e6/thumbnail_576000.jpg","/articles/6186297/Lawrence-County/Pennsylvania/Commissioners-review-service-agreement-renewal-for-Lawrence-County-jail-body-scanner","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186297-f9237d79fe0f49c85a5c0294ead13dbf/orig.mp4?Expires=1773725257&Signature=fYpi3KrudArRizW2x4hbOqGw4-i7ryH-apoTKn0peKfpPoM0QJJLTov7w81YA0LCN5VLC-hH9~-0-NXw6PEl-rVgN3OfUJ0hVErHS0pjZyLLJ6Dm7lrmgAP6kC-23HdIPinkODktzTdGDuj8BlCQ8vpGwz9BtWfbB-6-TJSO7hBSlhDtFsxHtSYwXp4f3o-U8hKksGqntFsn9ERb~R2bxM8AaNgXBn7mUPR-4Qcv~p5pMjJUQJi0qwONwYEPNSm3d7JTGxpzPXNPLPRmg7KPui~qLV-OdSGSoC64epC5IU~FTTZUbFzwRLFpC0L3DfOdjzGu7NVj0BWAULqSTuiX3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lawrence County commissioners heard a presentation June 24 on renewing a service agreement for the county jail’s body scanner and were told the expense would be paid from the jail’s welfare fund rather than the county general budget.

Howard, a jail staff member who presented the item, described the machine as “a type of x‑ray machine with radiation, low levels, variable levels to scan the inmates' body inside of their clothing” and said it helps detect contraband “including drugs, weapons, any type of object inside their body that that may not be seen by the naked eye during a normal search.” Howard said the annual service agreement would cover parts, labor, shipping, preventive maintenance inspections, software updates and the radiation survey of the scanner; he stated the cost as \"$11.225 dollars\" in the meeting presentation.

The board asked operational questions. Commissioner Sonata, who chairs the county’s prison board, asked whether the scanner is used for every inmate; Howard replied it is used for inmates, with medical exceptions such as pregnancy. Commissioner Kennedy asked when the scanner was first implemented; staff recalled installation in late 2022 or early 2023. Commissioners and presenters said the scanner has helped identify concealed items and prevent problems inside the facility.

The transcript shows the presentation and discussion but does not record a formal motion or recorded vote on the service agreement during the June 24 meeting. Commissioners asked technical and policy questions and received clarifications about usage and medical exceptions; the transcript does not indicate any change to who is scanned or adoption of new policy during the meeting.

If the county later places the service agreement on a future agenda for approval, the board will need to adopt a motion and record a vote; no such formal action is shown in the June 24 transcript.","County jail staff presented a proposal to renew an annual service agreement for the jail’s body scanner, describing its use for contraband detection and saying the expense would be paid from the jail’s welfare fund; no formal board vote on the item was recorded in the meeting transcript.","actionData","errors"]

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