The Scranton City Council at its recent meeting introduced an amendment to its rules and accepted three items related to departmental funding and financing.

Councilors voted to introduce Resolution 5b, an amendment to resolution number 1 20 24, which updates the rules and order of business of the Scranton City Council and was sent to the appropriate committee for review. The presiding officer said, “All those in favor of introduction, signify by saying aye.” The ayes were recorded and the item was moved to committee.

The council also introduced and approved Resolution 5c, accepting a $3,000 donation presented to the Scranton Fire Department from "Amos Lodge of Vinay Britt" to be placed in a special city account, and Resolution 5d, accepting a $1,500 donation from Greg L. Sunday and Joan M. Sunday in memory of Scranton firefighter Steven Sunday for equipment purchases. Both donations were approved by voice vote.

Finally, the council introduced Resolution 5e, approving in accordance with section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as amended) a plan of financing for the Scranton Lackawanna Health and Welfare Authority to undertake a project for the University of Scranton. The presiding officer again called for voice approval and the ayes carried.

No roll-call tallies were taken on these introductions; each passed by voice vote. The council announced that its next regular meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., with a public caucus at 5:45 p.m.