CITY OF WILKES-BARRE  PENNSYLVANIA ILKES  1871  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA  CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER10,2024  5:30 P.M.  Mayor George C. Brown (See attached)    WILKES-BARRE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION -SEPTEMBER 10, 2024  MAYORSAGENDA  RESOLUTIONS:  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant in the amount of $250,000.00 along with any or all other project documents, related to Moving River Ministries' Former Planters Peanuts Building Restoration project, ift the  application is approved.  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of] Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant in the amount of $437,000.00 to be used for the City of Wilkes-Barre Police Department's Vehicle Purchase project (purchase five (5) new. 2025 AWD police Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)s which will include a full upfit package, computer, and rear cargo rack),  ifthe application is approved.  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant in the amount of $76,523.00 to be used for the City of  Wilkes-Barre Fire Deparmenv-mergeney Medical Services monitor/deribrilator project, ift the application is approved.  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant in the amount of $43,764.00 to be used for the    Shpoppy Shawn's Shmoked Cheese Building Renovation Project, if the  application is approved.  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant in the amount of $131,389.00 to be used for the United NEPA Alliance (UNA) Welcome Home Affordable Housing project, if  the application is approved.  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant in the amount of $600,000.00 to be used for the King's College Safety and Security Project Phase 1, ift the application is  approved.  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant in the amount of $500,000.00 to be used for general construction modifications related to the minarets of the Irem Temple Building located at 62 North Franklin Street, if the application is approved. Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant in the amount of $500,000.00 to be used for the R/C Theatres Seating Renovation project, if the application is approved.    Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant in the amount of$102,437.00 to be used for the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Wellness Facility Upgrades project, ift the  application is approved.  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant in the amountof$ $350,000 fort the Greater' Wilkes- Barre Chamber of Business and Industry's Project Elevate, if the application is  approved.  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant in the amount of $189,465.00 to be used fori the Mia Bella's Gourmet Candles New Equipment project, ift the application is  approved.  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant in the amount of $70,000.00 to be used for the Bulldog BBQ Sauce, LLC's South Franklin Greenspace project, Ift the  application is approved.  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local    Share Assessment grant in the amount of $250,000.00 to be used for the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority (LCFPA) Relief Well Rehabilitation  and Replacement project, if the application is approved.  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant in the amount of $200,000.00 to be used for the  General MunicipalAuthority New Equipment project.  Authorizing the proper city officials to sign all necessary documents related to the sale of 59-63 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania H95E2-021-001) toJBasRealty, LLC (or its designee) for a sale price of $450,000.00.  Authorizing the proper city officials to sign all necessary documents related to leasing upto 3,500 square feet of office space from Coal Street Redevelopment, Inc. at a rental of $17.00/month per square foot.  ORDINANCE:  Amending Section 19-209 of Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances of the City ofWilkes-Barre Entitled Oenses,Miscelaneous Provisions."    CITY OF WILKES-BARRE  PENNSYLVANIA NILKES  1871 SYLY  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA  CITYCOUNCIL SEPTEMBER 10, 2024  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  ROLL CALL RESOLUTIONS MINUTES ORDINANCE  PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS  PUBLIC DISCUSSION ADJOURNMENT    CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 RESOLUTIONS  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority oft the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local Share. Assessment grant in the amount of $250,000.00 along with any or all other project documents, related to Moving River Ministries' Former Planters Peanuts Building Restoration Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority oft the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining al Local Share. Assessment grant in the amount of $437,000.00 to be used for the City of Wilkes-Barre Police Department's Vehicle Purchase project (purchase five (5) new: 2025. AWD police Sport Utility' Vehicle (SUV)s which will include at full upfit package, computer, and rear cargo Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City ofV Wilkes-Barre and the Commonweatth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant int the amount of $76,523.00 to be used for the City of Wilkes-Barre Fire Deparmenv-mergeny Medical Services monitor/derbrlator Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonweatth Financing Authority of the Commonweatth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining al Local Share Assessment grant in the amount of $43,764.00 to be used for the Shpoppy Shawn's Shmoked Cheese Building Renovation Project, if the application is  project, if the application is approved.  rack), if the application is approved.  project, if the application is approved.  approved.  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City ofV Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority oft the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining al Local Share. Assessment grant int the amount of $131,389.00 tol be used for the United NEPA/ Alliance (UNA) Welcome Home Affordable Housing project, if the application Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City ofV Wilkes-Barre and the Commonweatth Financing Authority oft the Commonweatth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in  isa approved.    obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant int the amount of $600,000.001 to be used fort the King's College Safety and Security Project Phase 1, if the application is approved. Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonweatth Financing Authority oft the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania tot facilitate and assist in obtaining al Local Share Assessment grant int the amount of $500,000.001 to be used for general construction modifications related to the minarets of the Irem Temple Building Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonweatth of Pennsylvania tot facilitate and assisti in obtaining al Local Share Assessment, grant int the amount of $500,000.00 to be used fori the R/C Theatres Seating Renovation project, if the application is approved.  located at 62 North Franklin Street, if the application is approved.  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonweatth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining al Local Share. Assessment, grant in the amount of $102,437.00 to be used for the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Wellness Facility Upgrades project, if the application is  approved.  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant int the amount of $350,0001 fori the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry's Project Elevate, if the applicationi is  approved.  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonweatth Financing Authority of the Commonweatth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining al Local Share Assessment grant in the amount of $189,465.00 to be used for the Mia Bella's Gourmet Candles New Equipment project, if the application is approved. Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonweatth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assisti in obtaining a Local Share Assessment grant ini the amount of $70,000.00 to be used for the Bulldog BBQ Sauce, LLC's South Franklin Greenspace project, If the application is  approved.    Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania toi facilitate and assist in obtaining al Local Share. Assessment grant int the amount of $250,000.00 to be used for the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority (LCFPA) Relief' Well Rehabilitation and  Replacement project, if the application is approved.  Designating Mayor George C. Brown and Controller Tony Thomas, as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to facilitate and assist in obtaining al Local Share Assessment grant int the amount of $200,000.00 to be used fort the Authorizing the proper city officials to sign all necessatydocuments related to the sale of 59-63 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania H9SE2-021-001) to BasRealty, LLC (or Authorizing the proper city officials to sign all necessary documents related to leasing upi to 3,500 square feet of office space from Coal Street Redevelopment, Inc. at a rental of  General Municipal Authority New Equipment project.  its designee) for a sale price of $450,000.00.  $17.00/month per square foot.  MINUTES  Of the Regular Session of City Council of August 8, 2024. Of the' Wilkes-Barre Zoning Hearing Board of August 7, 2024. Oft the' Wilkes-Barre City Planning Commission of July 17, 2024.  ORDINANCES  FILE OF COUNCILNO. 4 OF 2024- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA AMENDING SECTION 19-209 OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WILKES-BARRE ENTITLED "OFFENSES, MISCELLANEOUS  PROVISIONS." (FIRST READING)    SYLVP  Resolution No.  Wilkes-Barre, PA  BEITRESOLVED by the City Council of the City of! Wilkes-Barre:  BE: IT RESOLVED, that the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County hereby, requests al Luzerne County Local Share Assessment grant of $250,000.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority oft the Commonwealth of] Pennsylvania to be used for the Moving River Ministries' Former Planters Peanuts Building Restoration project. The funding will be used for roofand rear exterior wall reconstruction on the building  located at 632 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA.  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate George C. Brown, Mayor and' Tony Thomas, City Controller as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant along with any or all other project documents, related to the Moving River Ministries' Former Planters Peanuts Building Restoration project ift the application is approved.  I,Cathy Payne, duly qualified City Clerk oft the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, hereby certify that the forgoingi is a true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by ai majority vote oft the City Council oft the City of Wilkes- Barre at a regular meeting held September 10, 2024 and said Resolution has been recorded ini the Minutes oft the City of Wilkes-Barre and remains in effect as of this date. IN WITNESS THEREOF, Iaffix my hand and attach the seal oft the City of  Wilkes-Barre, this 10th day of September, 2024.  Submitted by.  ROLL CALL    Resolution No.  Wilkes-Barre, PA  BEITRESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofWilkes-Barre:  BEI IT RESOLVED, that the City ofWilkes-Barre, Luzerne County hereby requests a Luzerne County Local Share Assessment grant of $437,000.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority oft the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be used. for the City of Wilkes-Barre Police Department's Vehicle Purchase project. The funding willl be used to purchase five (5) new 2025 AWD Police Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV)s which will include a full upfit package, computer, and rear cargo rack. The new vehicles will significantly assist the city's police department officers who utilize current community policing strategies to target quality ofl life crimes to reduce crimes and build  trust with the community.  BEITI FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate George C. Brown, Mayor and' Tony Thomas, City Controller as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant along with any or all other project documents, related to the City of Wilkes-Barre Police Department's Vehicle Purchase project, ifthe application is approved.  I,Cathy Payne, duly qualified City Clerk oft the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by ai majority vote of the City Council of the City of Wilkes- Barre at ai regular meeting held September 10, 2024 and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes of the City of Wilkes-Barre and remains in effect as oft this date. IN WITNESS THEREOF, Iaffix my hand and attach the seal oft the City of  Wilkes-Barre, this 10th day of September, 2024.  Submitted by.  ROLL CALL    YLVP  Resolution No.,  Wilkes-Barre, PA  BEITE RESOLVED by the City Council oft the City ofWilkes-Barre:  BEI IT RESOLVED, that the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County hereby requests a Luzerne County Local Share Assessment grant of$76,523.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority oft the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be used the City ofWilkes-Barre Fire Departnenl/Emergeney Medical Services monitor/defibrillator project. The funding will be used toj purchase a monitor/defibrillator with the latest technology that features large, easy-to-use touchscreen and advanced  clinical decision support tools.  BEITE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate George C. Brown, Mayor and Tony Thomas, City Controller as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant along with any or all other project documents, related to City ofWilkes-Barre Fire DeparmenvEmergeney Medical Services monitor/defibrllator project, if the application  isa approved.  I,Cathy Payne, duly qualified City Clerk oft the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by a majority vote ofthe City Council ofthe City of Wilkes- Barre at ai regular meeting held September 10, 2024 and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes oft the City of Wilkes-Barre and remains in effect as of this date. IN WITNESS THEREOF, ,Iaffix my hand and attach the seal oft the City of  Wilkes-Barre, this 10th day of September, 2024.  Submitted. by.  ROLL CALL    Resolution No.  Wilkes-Barre, PA  BEITE RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City ofWilkes-Barre:  BE. ITI RESOLVED, that the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County hereby requests a Luzerne County Local Share Assessment grant of $43,764.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth ofl Pennsylvania to be used for the Shpoppy Shawn's Shmoked Cheese Building Renovation project. The funding will be used for general construction such as electrical, flooring ceiling, drywall, and  window improvements at their business location.  BE: IT FURTHIER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate George C. Brown, Mayor and Tony Thomas, City Controller as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant along with any or all other project documents, related to the Shpoppy Shawn's Shmoked Cheese  Building Renovation project, ift the application is approved.  I, Cathy Payne, duly qualified City Clerk ofthe City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, hereby certify that the forgoing is a1 true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by a majority vote oft the City Council oft the City of Wilkes- Barre at a regular meeting held September 10, 2024 and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes of the City of Wilkes-Barre and remains in effect as oft this date. IN WITNESS THEREOF, Ia affix my hand and attach the seal of the City of  Wilkes-Barre, this 10th day of September, 2024.  Submitted by.  ROLL CALL    Resolution No.  Wilkes-Barre, PA  BEITRESOLVED by the City Council oft the City ofWilkes-Barre:  BEI IT RESOLVED, that the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County hereby requests al Luzerne County Local Share Assessment grant of$131,389.00: from the Commonwealth Financing Authority oft the Commonwealth of] Pennsylvania to be used. for the United NEPA Alliance (UNA) Welcome Home Affordable Housing project. The funding willl be used for general construction costs related to building a residential structure, on a vacant lot, located at 43 Monroe Street WilkesBarre, PA 18702.  BE: ITI FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate George C. Brown, Mayor and Tony Thomas, City Controller as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant along with any or all other project documents, related to United NEPA Alliance (UNA) Welcome  Home Affordable Housing project, ift the application is approved.  ICathy Payne, duly qualified City Clerk ofthe City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by aj majority vote oft the City Council oft the City of Wilkes- Barre at a regular meeting held September 10, 2024 and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes of the City of Wilkes-Barre and remains in effect as oft this date. IN WITNESS THEREOF,Iafix my hand and attach the seal of the City of  Wilkes-Barre, this 10h day of September, 2024.  Submitted by.  ROLL CALL    Resolution No.  Wilkes-Barre, PA  BEI ITRESOLVED by the City Council oft the City ofWilkes-Barre:  BE: IT RESOLVED, that the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County hereby requests a Luzerne County Local Share Assessment grant of $600,000.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be used  for the King's College Safety and Security Project Phase 1.  BEI IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate George C. Brown, Mayor and Tony Thomas, City Controller as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant along with any or all other project documents, related to the King's College Safety and Security  Project Phase 1,i if the application is approved.  I, Cathy Payne, duly qualified City Clerk of the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by ai majority vote ofthe City Council oft the City ofWilkes- Barre at ai regular meeting held September 10, 2024 and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes oft the City of Wilkes-Barre and remains in effect as oft this date. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I affix my hand and attach the seal of the City of  Wilkes-Barre, this 10th day of September, 2024.  Submitted by.  ROLL CALL    YLV  Resolution No.  Wilkes-Barre, PA  BEITRESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofWilkes-Barre:  BE: IT RESOLVED, that the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County hereby requests al Luzerne County Local Share Assessment grant of $500,000.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority oft the Commonwealth ofl Pennsylvania to be used. for the Irem Temple Renovation project. The funding will be used for general construction modifications related to the minarets oft the Irem Temple Building located at  62 North Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA.  BE: IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate George C. Brown, Mayor and' Tony Thomas, City Controller as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant along with any or all other project documents, related to the Irem Temple Renovation project, ift the  application is approved.  I,Cathy Payne, duly qualified City Clerk oft the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by ai majority vote of the City Council oft the City of Wilkes- Barre at a regular meeting held September 10, 2024 and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes of the City of Wilkes-Barre and remains in effect as oft this date. IN WITNESS THEREOF,Iatix my hand and attach the seal oft the City of  Wilkes-Barre, this 10th day of September, 2024.  Submitted by.  ROLL CALL    SYLVD  Resolution No.  Wilkes-Barre, PA  BEITRESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City ofWilkes-Barre:  BE. IT RESOLVED, that the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County hereby requests a Luzerne County Local Share Assessment grant of $500,000.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be used for the R/C Theatres Seating Renovation project. The funding will be used: for the purchase and installation of new, modern, and luxurious seating accommodations at their  theatres in downtown Wilkes-Barre.  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate George C. Brown, Mayor and Tony Thomas, City Controller as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to: facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant along with any or all other project documents, related to the R/C Theatres Seating Renovation  project, ifthe application is approved.  I,Cathy Payne, duly qualified City Clerk oft the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by ai majority vote oft the City Council oft the City of Wilkes- Barre at a regular meeting held September 10, 2024 and said Resolution has been recorded ini the Minutes oft the City of Wilkes-Barre and remains in effect as oft this date. IN WITNESS THEREOF,Iafix my hand and attach the seal of the City of  Wilkes-Barre, this 10th day of September, 2024.  Submitted by.  ROLL CALL    Resolution No.  Wilkes-Barre, PA  BEITRESOLVED by the City Council ofthe CtyofWilkes-Barre:  BEI ITI RESOLVED, that the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County hereby requests al Luzerne County Local Share Assessment grant of$102,437.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority ofthe Commonwealth of] Pennsylvania to be used for the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Wellness Facility Upgrades project. The funding will be used for the purchase of EGYM equipment, including abdominal crunch, back extension, chest press, lat pulldown, seated row, and leg press machines; fitness hub and  fitness hub mat; Seca Basic Scale; and RFID wristbands.  BE] ITI FURTHER RESOLVED, that the. Applicant does hereby designate George C. Brown, Mayor and Tony Thomas, City Controller as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre, and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant along with any or all other project documents, related to the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Wellness  Facility Upgrades project, ift the application is approved.  I,C Cathy Payne, duly qualified City Clerk oft the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by ai majority vote ofthe City Council oft the City of Wilkes- Barre at ai regular meeting held September 10, 2024 and said Resolution has been recorded ini the Minutes oft the City of Wilkes-Barre and remains in effect as oft this date. IN WITNESS THEREOF, Ia affix my hand and attach the seal oft the City of  Wilkes-Barre, this 10th day of September, 2024.  City of Wilkes-Barre Luzerne County  Submitted by.  ROLL CALL    SYLVE  Resolution No.  Wilkes-Barre, PA  BEITI RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City ofWilkes-Barre:  BE: ITI RESOLVED, that the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County hereby requests al Luzerne County Local Share Assessment grant of$350,000.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be used for the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of] Business & Industry' 's Project Elevate. The funding will be used for general construction including the elevator, painting and exterior finishes on the building located at 35 East Northampton Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate George C. Brown, Mayor and Tony Thomas, City Controller as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority toi facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant along with any or all other project documents, related to the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry's Project Elevate, ifthe application is approved.  I,Cathy Payne, duly qualified City Clerk of the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by ai majority vote oft the City Council oft the City of Wilkes- Barre at a regular meeting held September 10, 2024 and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes of the City of Wilkes-Barre and remains in effect as oft this date. IN WITNESS THEREOF, Ia affix my hand and attach the seal oft the City of  Wilkes-Barre, this 10th day of September, 2024.  Submitted by.  ROLL CALL    YLV  Resolution No.  Wilkes-Barre, PA  BEITRESOLVED by the City Council ofthe CityofWilkes-Barre:  BE ITI RESOLVED, that the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County hereby requests al Luzerne County Local Share Assessment grant of$189,465.00: from the Commonwealth Financing Authority oft the Commonwealth ofl Pennsylvania to be used  for the Mia Bella's Gourmet Candles New Equipment project.  BE ITI FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate George C. Brown, Mayor and' Tony Thomas, City Controller as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant along with any or all other project documents, related to the Mia Bella's Gourmet Candles New  Equipment project, ift the application is approved.  I, Cathy Payne, duly qualified City Clerk of the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, hereby certify that the forgoing is at true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by ai majority vote oft the City Council oft the City of Wilkes- Barre at a regular meeting held September 10, 2024 and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes ofthe City of Wilkes-Barre and: remains in effect as oft this date. IN WITNESS THEREOF, Iaffix my hand and attach the seal oft the City of  Wilkes-Barre, this 10th day of September, 2024.  Submitted by.  ROLL CALL    SYLV  Resolution No.  Wilkes-Barre, PA  BEITRESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City ofWilkes-Barre:  BE ITI RESOLVED, that the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County hereby requests a Luzerne County Local Share Assessment grant of$70,000.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of] Pennsylvania to be used for the Bulldog BBQ Sauce LLC's South Franklin Street Greenspace project. The funding will be used for site preparation, parking lot improvements, creation of greenspace: for families to enjoy and rain gardens for stormwater management.  BE ITI FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate George C. Brown, Mayor and Tony Thomas, City Controller as the officials to execute all documents and agrèements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to: facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant along with any or all other project documents, related to the Bulldog BBQ Sauce LLC's South Franklin Street Greenspace project, ifthe application is approved.  I,Cathy Payne, duly qualified City Clerk of the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by ai majority vote of the City Council oft the City of Wilkes- Barre at a regular meeting held September 10, 2024 and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes of the City ofWilkesBarre and remains in effect as of this date. IN WITNESS THEREOF, Iaffix my hand and attach the seal of the City of  Wilkes-Barre, this 10th day of September, 2024.  Submitted by.  ROLL CALL    Resolution No.  Wilkes-Barre, PA  BEITRESOLVED by the City Council ofthe CityofWilkes-Barre:  BE: IT RESOLVED, that the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County hereby requests a Luzerne County Local Share Assessment grant of $250,000.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority oft the Commonwealth of] Pennsylvania to be used for the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority (LCFPA) Relief Well Rehabilitation and Replacement project. The funding will be used for repairs, replacements, and evaluations of relief wells to maintain their functionality, which ini turn will prevent a  potential levee failure during al high-water event.  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate George C. Brown, Mayor and' Tony Thomas, City Controller as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant along with any or all other project documents, related to the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority (LCFPA) Relief Well Rehabilitation and Replacement project, ifthe  application is approved.  I, Cathy Payne, duly qualified City Clerk of the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, hereby certify that the forgoing is at true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by ai majority vote ofthe City Council oft the City of Wilkes- Barre at ai regular meeting held September 10, 2024 and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes ofthe City of Wilkes-Barre and remains in effect as oft this date. IN WITNESS THEREOF, Ia affix my hand and attach the seal of the City of  Wilkes-Barre, this 10th day of September, 2024.  Submitted by.  ROLL CALL    YLV  Resolution No.  Wilkes-Barre, PA  BEITRESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City ofWilkes-Barre: BEI IT RESOLVED, that the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County hereby requests aLuzerne County Local Share Assessment grant of $200,000.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of] Pennsylvania to be used for the General Municipal Authority New Equipment project. The funding will be used to purchase new  equipment to maintain and groom the golf course.  BE: ITI FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate George C.Brown, Mayor and Tony Thomas, City Controller as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant along with any or all other project documents, related to the General Municipal Authority New Equipment  project, ift the application is approved.  I, Cathy Payne, duly qualified City Clerk of the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, hereby certify that the forgoing is ai true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by a majority vote oft the City Council oft the City ofWilkes-Barre atar regular meeting held September 10, 2024 and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes of the City of Wilkes-Barre and remains in effect as ofthis date.  IN WITNESS THEREOF, Iaffix my hand and attach the seal oft the City of  Wilkes-Barre, this 10th day of September, 2024.  Submitted by.  ROLL CALL    Resolution No..  Wilkes-Barre, PA  BEI IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City ofWilkes-Barre:  THAT thej proper City officials are hereby authorized to sign all necessary documents related to the sale of 59-63 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (H9SE2-021-001)to  JBasRealty, LLC (or its designee) for a sale price of $450,000.00.  Submitted by.  ROLL CALL    Resolution No.  Wilkes-Barre, PA  BEITRESOLVED by the City Council of the City of! Wilkes-Barre:  WHEREAS, the City of Wilkes-Barre, through its Health Department, has received a Workforce Development Grant to strengthen, support, and sustain thej public health workforce by providing training, technology, data modernization, and enhanced communications; Street Park facility tol help implement the goals oft the above-referenced grant;  WHEREAS, the City intends to use some of the grant funds to lease space at the Coal WHEREAS, as. the Coal Street Park facility is out of the flood zone, this space could also be used to continue municipal operations in the event a natural disaster (or other emergency)  displaces personnel from City Hall;  NOW, THEREFORE, BEI ITI RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized to sign any and all necessary documents related to thel leasing up to 3,500 square feet ofoffice space from Coal Street Redevelopment, Inc. at ai rental of$17.00/month per square foot.  Submitted by.  ROLL CALL    FILE OF COUNCIL  NO.  of2024  Presented in City Council on September 10, 2024  ANORDINANCE  OF' THE CITY OF WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA AMENDING SECTION 19-209 OF CHAPTER 190 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WILKES-BARRE ENTITLED "OFFENSES, MISCELLANEOUS  PROVISIONS."  WHEREAS, it ist the desire and intention ofthe City Council to pass legislation within the City of Wilkes-Barre by amending Chapter 19 ofthe City of Wilkes-Barre  Code of Ordinances.  NOW,THEREFORE, BEI IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILKES-BARRE THAT SECTION 19-209C OF  CHAPTER 19IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:  CHAPTER19 ARTICLE XII.  OFFENSES, MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS  Quality ofLife Regulations  DIVISION 1. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE RULES AND REGULATIONS  Section 19-209. Fines and Penalties.  A. Any person who violates this Article shall pay a fine as set forth herein for each offense, plus all direct and indirect costs incurred byt the City for the  clean-up and abatement oft the violation.  Violation QOL-001 QOL-002 QOL-003 QOL-004 QOL-005 QOL-006  Description illegally Permit/License Storing of] hazardous material License Presentation Violation Temp. Dumpster/POD Permit Required  Fine $150.00 $250.00 $150.00 $300.00  Payment Due 48 hours 48 hours 481 hours 48 hours 481 hours 48 hours  Operating as a Peddler or Street Vender Operating or Vending without the Proper $200.00 Storing or serving potentially hazardous $200.00  food    QOL-007 QOL-008 QOL-009 QOL-010 QOL-011 QOL-012 QOL-013 QOL-014 QOL-015 QOL-016 QOL-017 QOL-018 QOL-019 QOL-020 QOL-021 QOL-022 QOL-023 QOL-024 QOL-025 QOL-026 QOL-027 QOL-028 QOL-029 SEVERABILITY.  City Permit to be Displayed Accumulation ofr rubbish or garbage Animal maintenance and waste/feces High weeds, grass or plant growth Littering or scattering rubbish Motor vehicles furniture  $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00  481 hours 48 hours 481 hours 48 hours 48 hours 481 hours 481 hours 481 hours 48 hours 48 hours 481 hours 48 hours 481 hours 481 hours 24 hours 48) hours 481 hours 48! hours 48 hours 48 hours 48 hours 481 hours 48 hours  clean-up  Disposal of rubbish or garbage. Dumping $300.00  Outside placement ofi indoor appliances/ $300.00 Ownership presumption ofwaste, trash $300.00 and/orr recyclables fori illegal dumping and illegal hauling Placement of littering by private advertising matter Snow and ice removal from sidewalks Storage Containers for Waste or Trash Storing ofr recyclables Swimming Pools Prohibited Occupancy Shrubs and Bushes Dangerous Trees Commercial/junk Vehicles in a Residential District Vehicle epairs/Maintenance ina a Residential District Accessory Structures Defacement of Property Illegal Signs/Billboards Working without al license  $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $ 50.00 $300.00 $1,000.00 $300.00 $100.00 $300.00 $300.00 $150.00 $300.00 $150.00 $500.00  The provisions of this ordinance are severable. Ifany part oft this ordinance is declared tol be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall be unaffected thereby. Itis the intention ofthe Council oft the City of Wilkes-Barre that this ordinance would have been adopted had such unconstitutional, illegal or invalid  part not been included.    REPEALER.  All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. All ordinances not specifically amended hereby remain in full force and effect. Passed finally by the Council oft the City of Wilkes-Barre on  2024.  This ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after final passage by the  Council ofthe City of Wilkes-Barre.  Attest:  Cathy Payne, City Clerk