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Council advances stormwater work: property acquisitions and ARPA-funded projects move forward
Summary
Council introduced action to acquire five Kaiser Valley properties for stormwater management and discussed a series of stormwater projects including Lindy Creek clearing, Keiser Valley pipe work, North Scranton projects and Fawnwood phase 1; members noted $23 million in ARPA funding for stormwater.
The Scranton City Council moved forward on multiple stormwater initiatives and authorized steps toward property acquisitions intended for stormwater management.
The council introduced a resolution authorizing acquisition of five Kaiser Valley properties to support stormwater improvements. Members also reported multiple stormwater projects beginning or going to bid: Lindy Creek clearing off Frank Street, a storm pipe project in Keiser Valley, North Scranton stormwater projects, and phase 1 of the Fawnwood project going out to bid. One council member said roughly $23 million of stormwater funding originates from ARPA dollars.
Council members and staff described the Kaiser Valley acquisitions as part of broader efforts to reduce flooding and to make stormwater infrastructure upgrades. The acquisitions were placed into the committee for consideration; the council approved introduction so staff can proceed with negotiations and appraisals. Separately, council asked the administration to post Redevelopment Authority meeting minutes and budget documents on the city website to improve public transparency about related redevelopment and stormwater spending.
The council did not authorize construction contracts at the meeting; next steps include property-level appraisals, grant or contract awards, and procurement as projects move from design to bid.
