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Council votes: budget amendment, property sales, ARPA changes and an operational services appointment; broadcast contract fails
Summary
At the voting session Council approved a FY2025 budget amendment, a new demolition/rehab fund, several ARPA project modifications and property‑sale notices; a proposed exclusive broadcast agreement with Service Electric failed after a narrow amendment passed then the resolution did not. The appointment of Michelle Barich as Division Head of
Luzerne County Council completed a packed voting session that included unanimous votes on several budget items, approval of property-sale procedures and one notable defeat of a proposed exclusive broadcast agreement with Service Electric.
Key outcomes: - Budget amendment (Agenda Item 2): Council adopted an ordinance amending the FY2025 budget for a derivative payment by unanimous roll call. - Demolition/Rehabilitation Fund (Agenda Item 3): Council adopted the ordinance establishing the fund (8 yes, 1 no) after debate about process and oversight. - Property sales and minimum bids (Agenda Items 4–5): Council approved advertising an RFP for broker services tied to 54 West Union Street and set a minimum bid equal to…
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