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Luzerne County Council voting session: key approvals include ARPA modifications, fund-balance policy and energy contract; Hart InterCivic contract advanced
Summary
At its voting session the council approved multiple resolutions and contracts, including two American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) modifications, a fund-balance policy, an electricity supply contract, and several county agreements. Votes were recorded by roll call on several items; where roll-call counts were recorded they are noted.
Luzerne County Council approved a slate of resolutions and contracts during its voting session, including ARPA fund modifications, a new fund-balance policy and several operational contracts.
Key outcomes
- ARPA modifications: The council unanimously approved two ARPA modifications — one to redirect ARPA funding for a children, youth and families truck project, and another modifying an ARPA-awarded project for the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority. Both measures passed by unanimous roll-call votes.
- Electricity supply contract: Council adopted a resolution approving an electricity supply contract at a fixed rate for two years. Council members noted the contract locks in a rate (discussed at ~12.4¢/kWh vs. a lower municipal rate) and removes exposure to seasonal price swings; the resolution passed unanimously by roll call.
- Highway and public-works items: The council approved PennDOT’s request to close a portion of Honeyhole Road for bridge replacement and approved the extension of a lease with King’s College for River Street parking in Wilkes-Barre. These measures passed by roll call with…
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