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Scranton City Council approves easement authority for Lindy Creek flood-mitigation project

Scranton City Council · February 11, 2026
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Summary

The council voted unanimously to authorize acquisition of easements and, if necessary, a declaration of taking to complete the Lindy Creek flood mitigation project; the measure cleared a roll-call vote after the public works committee recommended final passage.

The Scranton City Council on a unanimous roll-call vote authorized city officials to acquire rights, easements or titles necessary to complete the Lindy Creek flood mitigation project and to file a declaration of taking under section 302 of the eminent domain code if required.

The public works committee chair recommended final passage before the council vote. The chair told…

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