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Susan Christner, deputy director of juvenile probation, said the county does not hold contingent contracted beds at Bucks County but that the agreement permits the county to call Bucks County to request placement if local contracted beds are unavailable. She told the board the per-diem rate in the agreement is $6.50 per day and that the contract term extends through fiscal year 2025-26.

Commissioners discussed the per-diem rate and noted it appeared low relative to other centers in the state; a commissioner observed the $6.50 rate is among the lowest. The board moved and unanimously approved the contingency contract.

Christner said the agreement serves as an operational backup option; no changes to the county's primary contracted beds were described in the public discussion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","7/17/2025 Lebanon County Commissioner Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Lebanon County approved a contingency contract with Bucks County Youth Center to provide detention beds as needed when the county's contracted beds are full; per-diem was noted as $6.50 per day.","taxTitle","Lebanon County, Pennsylvania","taxId",4590,"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},6146562,"Commissioners approve Medical Assistance Transportation Program grant and driver contracts for FY 2025-26",121,871000,992000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5526037-0a7323b46bfbd9c7b1034f104f3e6fdd&start=871&end=992","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5526037-0a7323b46bfbd9c7b1034f104f3e6fdd/thumbnail_871000.jpg","/articles/6146562/Lebanon-County/Pennsylvania/Commissioners-approve-Medical-Assistance-Transportation-Program-grant-and-driver-contracts-for-FY-2025-26","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6146562-d2d4009a5c88965616bb4c833da83499/orig.mp4?Expires=1773618095&Signature=VHxzjrczKDIT3GaboEACVrb8esejKQ5CHen~RK47KmWOvQlZ3lIkEa4T1NOadO0wLtih4gj2j-dZ~NeIr8pqFNzOuYQYufIfLz1Yr~WefoZF8bLj-0fBtgDlZoRhaAj5~5c~qlP8Fc4vneOot9d0hfIEe8Aadb~HCx1hbdfTGwefkpubw~StWcyDWSLnHyXyjFZlTsyFZu-0TH8EvJYoCHmJis1gF3a4hY5tZSpH~ZSQ3jDvuij1L26613NRWLdfYnvfYwBXdRg7uR4jBgfBu---aNlPh9Wql9mSHzMcG1A60UcljsbNDNWRIGGjuRttWdLSYaPJUm5uZGewAOoRQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lebanon County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) participation grant agreement and related provider contracts for fiscal year 2025-26, county staff and the Community Action Partnership told the board.

Christine Hartman, administrator for Lebanon County Community Action Partnership, briefed commissioners that the county projects about $1,564,000 in MATP spending next fiscal year and that the program handled about 10,500 trips and served nearly 600 consumers through three quarters of the current year. Hartman said the program averages 125 to 130 trips daily and relies on a fleet of approximately 25 private drivers plus four contracted companies: Lebanon Transit, Central Med, First Aid and Safety, and Yellow Cab.

Hartman described the program as entitlement-based: quarterly payments are issued on a projected-basis and year-end settlements reconcile under- or over-spending. She cautioned that changes in Medicaid eligibility could reduce participation and affect program volume.

Board members asked whether there was a cap on allocations; Hartman replied the program is entitlement-based and not capped, and she provided the current projection and usage figures. Commissioners moved and unanimously approved both the grant participation agreement and the FY25-26 contracts for transportation providers.

Hartman said provider contracts are renewed annually and that private drivers are local residents who use personal vehicles for trips beyond the county transit footprint; the program coordinates out-of-county trips to medical centers such as Hershey when covered by medical assistance.

No contract dollar limits or provider-level compliance questions were recorded in the meeting discussion beyond a commissioner's remark accepting the staff's vetting of vendors. The board approved the agreements by voice vote.","Lebanon County approved the MATP participation grant agreement and provider contracts for fiscal year 2025-26, authorizing continued use of private drivers and local vendors to provide medical transportation funded through medical assistance.",{"_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},6146567,"Lebanon County's 250th committee outlines education, preservation and July 4 expo plans",193,1153000,1346000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5526037-0a7323b46bfbd9c7b1034f104f3e6fdd&start=1153&end=1346","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5526037-0a7323b46bfbd9c7b1034f104f3e6fdd/thumbnail_1153000.jpg","/articles/6146567/Lebanon-County/Pennsylvania/Lebanon-Countys-250th-committee-outlines-education-preservation-and-July-4-expo-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6146567-9234d731197e3f93405ded341fa03a21/orig.mp4?Expires=1773618095&Signature=MC6OeXvbS5vPum0tV-GbCBsPlRk5qmvwzjh6hUbhjAPqIzlkW67z3zqs3UOUP2jKlQPlcDzKFNA8x9kXPF6aC1Kq57CdxFaHoTGL-sjYPeddgCPWyrLCV1MtOqW6TJmcqUvJ4893AsvP3h409Sw85gserGH23TnlnZ~jUcHWGpwZxeAypwLBTsBZO2YnUT5L1tcd-OPWjE9PhRexVVpQYC1MfR2xsd88u~eyrs-EZv84lvp7m7f8Ol6B~paRAVjrgqt9U9PkZhqU~ymDXFTb1JZGymNml-9P6sgxpogTia5fmzLbbbIKKW8op1z9n9Y-xYQZQP~0uu9e54bWSym2fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the LebanonPA250 committee briefed county commissioners on progress toward the county's 250th anniversary celebration and requested continued public and municipal engagement.

Bonnie Voye, chair of the committee, described four pillars of the celebration ' education, preserve, innovate and celebrate ' and outlined programs under each. The education pillar will include a countywide school art contest for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, culminating at an expo on July 4, 2026. The preservation pillar will feature historical demonstrations and vendor exhibits; the military committee said items from Indiantown Gap and other historical artifacts are expected for display.

Committee members discussed a large mosaic project and a community-made Lebanon 250 quilt that will be hand-quilted at upcoming public events, including the county fair. Organizers said mosaic pieces will be accepted through a July 29 open meeting at 4 p.m. and encouraged broad public participation. The quilt and mosaic are intended for display at the Expo Center and may be raffled or auctioned to raise funds for programming.

For the 2026 fireworks, organizers said the display will move to the Expo Center for one year only, with a rain date of July 5, 2026. Sponsorships have been selling at multiple levels (from small donors to a $1,776 tier tied to the 1776 theme). Officials said Lebanon Federal Credit Union donated $10,000 and another foundation provided $20,100 toward the mosaic and other activities; banners with sponsors' names will run on Cumberland Street from January through October 2026.

The committee has launched lebanonpa250.com with sponsorship details, a history blog and social media links. Committee members asked municipalities to coordinate but said they cannot require boroughs or townships to change independently scheduled local celebrations; they asked local governments to consider alternate dates to avoid competing events.

Commissioners thanked the committee and encouraged outreach to increase participation. Committee members said they will staff a booth at the county fair and continue municipal outreach over the coming months.","The LebanonPA250 committee presented plans for a year-long 250th celebration, including school art contests, a countywide mosaic, a quilt project, sponsorship banners, and moving next year's fireworks to the Expo Center for a one-year event.",{"_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},6146572,"Commissioners approve $565,946 in Act 137 housing funds for two local projects",394,3515000,3909000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5526037-0a7323b46bfbd9c7b1034f104f3e6fdd&start=3515&end=3909","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5526037-0a7323b46bfbd9c7b1034f104f3e6fdd/thumbnail_3515000.jpg","/articles/6146572/Lebanon-County/Pennsylvania/Commissioners-approve-565946-in-Act-137-housing-funds-for-two-local-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6146572-fd1af7f9c4a6535efdf507a71097972f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773618095&Signature=LGSryxU4EtXuxVkUcVMjXq8O407HHeauHPcL1yFYcsxat33I0ziViZNIs9rANA70xarcwLRct~sl-3WDcbABchrm5JYFKrvbNOwnL5eWHAuLhr7EgT4pWcCTWBAHCgxLzSnQlx8Tx0FaKT0xjbIawNdzCLw6~~paAp4L7zWkz7bCr9z-RV~TuqWnKshAquw-FsFQfvM0~k6HtvqWvBDSqxb~56CIvjQ3K-dOXVm~S0bF12UbUY2rw1~1H5g3Fb6SvI44wfcjZLExGKdmnGh25jnO8W6OVYuXsB6BkFREkrSWM5KXxtxEC6Vv9Q9mnFP~ZPr8CJPM8ZueMvvtHLJr5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lebanon County commissioners approved two allocations from the county's Act 137 Affordable Housing Trust Fund on motions passed during their public meeting. The board voted to award $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity for two housing rehabilitation projects and to commit $465,946.68 to a 10-year staffed housing development initiative run by the Community Health Council and Lebanon County Christian Ministries.

The awards come from Act 137 funds, the county account designated for affordable-housing projects. The Habitat award will be split evenly between two properties, 1021 Walnut Street and 315 North Fifth Street, both described by Habitat representatives as being rehabilitated to new-build specifications. Habitat said one of the homes is already matched to a single-parent family in its homebuyer program.

The second allocation will fund a housing development director position to be managed through a public-private partnership. Nikki Mallard Gray of the Community Health Council said the $465,946.68 would be paid over 10 years, with a formal reevaluation at year five and oversight by an advisory committee that includes county, city and nonprofit representatives. She also said WellSpan Health and other partners will contribute to the broader effort.

County staff reported the trust had a balance of just over $1 million as of June 30, with $579,000 uncommitted. After the Habitat commitment, staff said roughly $479,000 remained available; the commissioners then approved the Community Health Council request, which will draw nearly the remaining uncommitted balance.

Habitat representatives described program details: volunteer and contractor labor, homeowner sweat-equity requirements, and local demand. Tiffany Bridal, development administrator with Habitat, said the organization received 96 applications in five days after opening outreach specifically for Lebanon County and expects many will qualify for homebuyer assistance.

Commissioners made and seconded motions for both awards and recorded unanimous voice votes approving the requests. Meeting remarks and motions did not reference additional legal conditions or required external approvals.

The awards commit county Act 137 resources to both immediate construction work and a longer-term staff capacity investment; county officials and partnering nonprofits said both moves aim to expand homeownership and affordable-housing production in Lebanon County.","At a county meeting, commissioners approved $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity for two home rehabilitations and $465,946.68 to create a housing development director position via a public–private partnership, using the county's Act 137 Affordable Housing Trust Fund.","actionData","errors"]

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