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Scranton council approves appointments, a FEMA grant application and equipment purchase; asks administration to meet with PA Ambulance
Summary
The council voted to send a letter asking the mayor, business administrator and fire chief to meet with PA Ambulance, and adopted a set of administrative resolutions including an appointment to parks and recreation, a FEMA grant application, land bank and procurement approvals.
The Scranton City Council voted to send a letter requesting that the mayor, the city business administrator and the fire chief meet with Pennsylvania Ambulance to negotiate a contract or resolve outstanding issues in the city’s working arrangement with the provider. The motion passed unanimously by roll call (King, Shuster, Rothchild, McAndrew, Smearl: yes).
Separately, the council adopted several resolutions and approvals recommended by committee. The council approved the appointment of Steven Hines as parks and recreation director (appointment effective Dec. 16, 2024; final…
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