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Scranton council approves $324,880 winter-storm budget transfer, adopts appointments and donations, tables data-center zoning
Summary
Council approved a $324,880 transfer for winter-storm professional services, reappointed a sewer-authority member, accepted a donated garbage truck and approved a land-development plan; two data-center zoning amendments were tabled for a future public hearing.
The Scranton City Council passed several administrative and budgetary measures at its most recent meeting and tabled zoning changes tied to data centers pending a public hearing.
By voice and roll-call votes, the council approved an ordinance transferring $324,880 from the Business Administration workers-compensation line to cover unforeseen professional services related to the Jan. 25, 2026 winter storm. Council members asked the administration for a breakdown of invoices billed under the emergency order; the council president said staff would provide that documentation "tomorrow." The ordinance was approved after members moved and seconded the measure and voted in favor.
The council also moved forward a committee introduction for Resolution 5B, which…
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