Senator Marty Flynn Announces $9.6 Million in LSA Grants to NEPA

June 10, 2022

Harrisburg, PA – June 10, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn today announced $9,603,542 in state funding to be granted to Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Monroe Counties to support community projects and equipment purchases. The grants were awarded in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Local Share Account (LSA) program.

“I’m incredibly proud of the wide variety of projects we were able to accommodate with these LSA grants,” Senator Flynn said. “Every single one of them was submitted and approved with one goal in mind – to make NEPA a better place to live, to work, and to raise a family. I’m confident we achieved that goal.”

The following projects have been approved to receive LSA program funds:

  1. Archbald Borough – Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park Project Phase III – Lackawanna – The project will consist of constructing a monument wall for the borough’s veterans along with ADA accessibility. – $162,685.00
  2. Carbondale City – Multiuse Tractor Purchase – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for the purchase of a new tractor. – $33,954.00
  3. Dalton Borough – Purchase of Police Vehicle – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for the purchase of a new police vehicle. – $41,280.00
  4. Dalton Borough – Trailer Mounted Sewer Jet Machine Purchase – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Dalton Sewer Authority, for the purchase of a trailer mounted sewer jet machine. – $89,952.00
  5. Greenfield Township – Patrol Vehicle Upgrade – Lackawanna – Funds are requested to purchase two patrol vehicles. – $40,000.00
  6. Jefferson Township – Jefferson Township Police Station – Lackawanna – LSA funds will be used for the construction of a police station within a vacant building. – $103,897.00
  7. Jefferson Township – Jefferson Township Sewer Authority Pump Repair and Maintenance Building – Lackawanna – LSA funds are requested for the design and construction of a pump repair and maintenance building. – $80,000.00
  8. Jermyn Borough – DPW Building – Lackawanna – LSA funds will be used to install a concrete floor in the DPW building where a dirt floor currently exists. – $20,000.00
  9. La Plume Township – La Plume Township Municipal Paving Project – Phase II – Lackawanna Funds are requested to pave approximately 4,638 feet of College Road and to refurbish 1,975 feet of guide rail along College Road. – $172,636.00
  10. Lackawanna County – Abington Little League Equipment/Pole Barn – Lackawanna – LSA funds are requested for the construction of a 40X40 pole barn with concrete pad and associated electrical wiring. – $37,343.00
  11. Lackawanna County – American Legion #411 Jessup Michael Steiner Post Roof Repair/Replacement – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for the full replacement of the Jessup American Legion #411 roof. – $73,794.00
  12. Lackawanna County – Connell Park Little League Field Equipment Phase 2 – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for the purchase of an infield groomer, sock-net, score board and the insulation and coating of the exterior batting cage building. – $44,411.00
  13. Lackawanna County – Covington Volunteer Fire Company Furnace Upgrade – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Covington Independent Volunteer Fire Company, for furnace upgrades. – $30,975.00
  14. Lackawanna County – Deutsch Institute Applied Research Centers for the Handicapped-Robinson Park Renovations – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of The Deutsch Institute, for renovations to a building located on 98 Mountain Lake Road in Scranton. – $100,000.00
  15. Lackawanna County – Dunmore Missy League Field Renovations -Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of Dunmore Missy Softball League, for field renovation, install new fencing, demolition, and reconstruction of all dugouts with grass removal and sod upgrades. – $95,659.00
  16. Lackawanna County – Fellowship House Renovation Project – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Fellowship House Foundation, for building renovations to a blighted building at the intersection of Sanderson Avenue and Green Ridge Street in Scranton. – $200,000.00
  17. Lackawanna County – Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit Revitalization – Lackawanna – Funds are requested to revitalize the inpatient unit at the Hospice of Sacred Heart. – $60,000.00
  18. Lackawanna County – Jessup Hose Company #2 SCBA Project – Lackawanna – Funds are requested on behalf of Jessup Hose Company #2 for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment. – $65,000.00
  19. Lackawanna County – Meredith Hose – Fire station Expansion Project – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Meredith Hose Company, to expand their fire station by adding an additional building to house their emergency response vehicles. – $147,699.00
  20. Lackawanna County – Mid Valley Elementary School Field Improvements – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of Mid-Valley School District, for the purchase and installation of synthetic turf for the athletic field at the elementary campus.    – $28,660.00
  21. Lackawanna County – Minooka Athletic Association Tractor and Clubhouse Repairs – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for field house renovations and the purchase of a tractor/field groomer. – $33,499.00
  22. Lackawanna County – North Pocono Dandy Lion Little League – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for bathroom renovations at Aston and Dandy Lion field and baseball field renovations at Aston field in Roaring Brook Township. – $50,298.00
  23. Lackawanna County – North Scranton Little League Field Improvements – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of the North Scranton Little League, for renovations of the North Scranton Little League complex. – $75,000.00
  24. Lackawanna County – South Scranton Little League Lighting Project – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of the South Scranton Little League, for the renovation of the South Scranton Little League complex to include the installation of lighting. – $65,000.00
  25. Lackawanna County – VFW Theodore Wint Post #25 Scranton – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #25, for the next phase of renovations to their facility to include the installation of a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen with appliance purchase and installation, construction of two handicap accessible bathrooms, and finish the remaining building renovations. – $154,100.00
  26. Lackawanna County – Victor Alfieri Roof Repair/Replacement – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of Victor Alfieri Literary Society, to replace the Society’s roof. – $70,000.00
  27. Lackawanna County – Willow House Foundation – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Valley Lodge, LLC, for the renovations of the Willow House. – $100,000.00
  28. Mayfield Borough – Mayfield Borough Municipal Garage Construction Phase 2 – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for the installation of a concrete floor for the Borough Municipal Garage. – $20,000.00
  29. Moosic Borough – Moosic Borough Flood Control Project – Lackawanna – Funds are requested to spray to eliminate the knotweed invasive species and eliminate sediment that has reduced the carrying capacity of the Spring Brook. –           $58,000.00
  30. Moosic Borough – Moosic Borough Public Safety Headquarter – Lackawanna – Funds are requested to construct a new public safety building that will house the fire and police departments.  – $100,000.00
  31. Moscow Borough – Church Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Construction Project – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Moscow Sewer Authority and Army Corps of Engineers, for the design and construction of a sanitary sewer extension along Church Street located in Moscow Borough. –  $150,336.00
  32. Moscow Borough – L&WV Station Floor Replacement – Lackawanna – Funds are requested on behalf of Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railway Historical Society Inc, to replace and insulate the deteriorating rail passenger station floor located in Moscow Borough. – $24,850.00
  33. Moscow Borough – Moscow Borough/Roaring Brook Township Brush Bandit (Woodchipper) – Lackawanna – Funds are requested to purchase a brush bandit to be shared by Moscow Borough and Roaring Brook Township to enable the municipalities to maintain the trees and shrubs and continue their yard waste services within the communities. – $58,087.00
  34. North Abington Township – North Abington Township Municipal Paving Project – Lackawanna – Funds are requested to repair and pave Sullivan Road, including widening the road to a standard width of 18 feet. – $152,687.00
  35. Old Forge Borough – Body Cameras and Mobile Video Records – Lackawanna – Funds are requested to purchase body cameras and in-car camera systems for use by the police department. – $85,539.00
  36. Scranton City – City Hall’s Enhancing Instruments of Communication – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for upgrades to City Hall’s sound equipment located in the City of Scranton. – $50,000.00
  37. Scranton City – Nay Aug Park Playground Improvements Project – Lackawanna – Funds are requested in partnership with the Scranton Municipal Recreation Authority for the Nay Aug Park playground improvements project. -$200,000.00
  38. Scranton City – Newave Cultural Community Hub Building Renovations – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of Newave Enterprise, to renovate a building and pave a parking lot located on Jackson Street. – $50,000.00
  39. Scranton City – NWNEP Feasibility Study for Luzerne Street Blighted Properties – Lackawanna – The project will conduct a feasibility study, addressing site reuse of five properties located in the 1100 block of Luzerne Street.  Following the completion of the feasibility study, an RFP will be completed along with architectural renderings of the proposed project. – $25,000.00
  40. Scranton City – Portable Theatre Equipment for Inclusion and Accessibility – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of The Scranton Fringe, for new equipment to support their event programs located in the City of Scranton. – $40,000.00
  41. Scranton City – Roof Repairs at Albright Memorial Library – Lackawanna    Funds are requested, on behalf of The Albright Memorial Library, for roof repairs. – $100,000.00
  42. Scranton City – Security Equipment and Upgrades for Scranton Cultural Center (SCC) – Lackawanna – Funds are requested on behalf of the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple for interior renovation, public safety upgrades and for the purchase of equipment and supplies for the Cultural Center.  The project includes repair of the stage floors, purchase new drapery system, install infant changing tables, hands-free faucet sets and for the purchase and installation of an enhanced communication system with radios and a new LED lighting package for the stage. – $100,000.00
  43. Scranton City – U of S Cyber Forensics and Cybersecurity Lab Equipment – Lackawanna – Funds are requested to develop a forensic cybersecurity crime lab to support academic programs at the University of Scranton. – $125,920.00
  44. Spring Brook Township – Wheel Loader Project – Lackawanna – Funds are being requested for the purchase of a wheel loader. – $207,000.00
  45. Throop Borough – Civic Center Park & Parking Lot Design & Improvements – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for survey, design, and bidding materials that will result in additional outdoor recreational possibilities. –          $72,950.00
  46. Avoca Borough – Street Improvements Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested for a roadway rehabilitation project. – $150,000.00
  47. Avoca Borough – New Dump Truck – Luzerne – Funds are requested for the purchase of a new dump truck. – $103,155
  48. Dupont Borough – Building Improvements – Luzerne – Funds are requested, on behalf of Dupont Volunteer Hose Company #1, to renovate the roof and HVAC system at the firehouse. – $92,000.00
  49. Dupont Borough – Memorial Park Enhancement Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested to demolish two existing basketball courts and construct a new court and a pocket park with amenities in its place. – $239,000.00
  50. Duryea Borough – Excelsior Building Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Excelsior Hose Company, for upgrades to the Excelsior building. – $559,076.00
  51. Duryea Borough – Healey Playground Upgrade – Luzerne – LSA funds are requested for renovations to Healey Playground.  New equipment will be installed along with a new pavilion that includes upgraded lighting and electricity. – $175,000.00
  52. Jenkins Township – Police Improvements to Ensure a Safer Community – Luzerne – Jenkins Township is requesting LSA funding to complete a public improvement project. The public improvement consists of purchasing and outfitting a police vehicle, purchasing a license plate reader, and updating computer software. The public improvements will occur at the Jenkins Township Police Station. – $70,000
  53. Jenkins Township – Municipal Vehicle and Equipment Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested for a new municipal vehicle with upfitting along with the purchase of power equipment and supplies. The township is seeking funding for a municipal work truck, trailer, pressure washer and a zero-turn lawn mower/bagger/mulcher. – $140,822
  54. Jenkins Township – Spadi Park Improvements Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested for Spadi Park improvements. This project involves the construction of a pavilion with a fully operational kitchen and an ADA-compliant restroom facilities with additional parking added to the site. – $80,000
  55. Jenkins Township – Township Municipal Office Upgrades – Luzerne – Funds are requested to purchase office equipment including new desktop computers, monitors, and a letter folding machine. – $10,666
  56. Laflin Borough – Laflin Road Paving Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested for a roadway rehabilitation project. – $175,000
  57. Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority – Commerce Road Rail Crossing Upgrade – Luzerne – Funds are requested to replace the existing concrete crossing on Commerce Road at Milepost 2.77 on the Suscon Industrial Line. – $122,002.00
  58. Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority – River Road Rail Crossing Upgrade (Jenkins Township) – Luzerne – Funds are requested to replace the existing concrete crossing on River Road at Milepost 7.41 on the Wilkes-Barre Secondary Line. – $193,690
  59. Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority – Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing Center (Wilkes Barre) – Luzerne – Funds requested will be used, on behalf of Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing, for the conversion of the 3rd and 4th floors of a building into a dual licensed Medicare/Medicaid skilled nursing facility. – $175,000
  60. Pittston City – Pittston YMCA ADA Locker Rooms – Luzerne – Funds are requested to construct locker rooms at the Greater Pittston YMCA.  The planned project includes demolition of the existing locker room space, renovations to include new floor and wall tile, new lighting, plumbing fixtures, and ADA-compliant amenities including access doors, toilet room outfitting, and lockers. – $175,000
  61. Pittston City – Former First Presbyterian Church Building Repairs – Luzerne – Funds are requested for building stabilization at the former First Presbyterian Church, which includes roof replacement, ceiling replacement, masonry repairs, and floor repairs. – $40,000
  62. Pittston City – Pittston Tomato Festival Stage – Luzerne – Funds are requested for improving a festival stage, which includes adding a permanent cover and installing lights and sound. – $200,000
  63. Pittston Township – Equipment and Vehicle Purchase – Luzerne – Funds are requested to purchase vehicles and equipment for use by the township’s police, public works, and emergency management departments. – $428,515.00
  64. West Pittston Borough – Fire Rescue Apparatus Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested for the purchase of a new Fire Rescue Apparatus and updated Cascade Air System for the West Pittston Borough Fire Department. – $671,275
  65. West Pittston Borough – New Library Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested for interior and exterior renovations of an existing building which will serve as a community library. – $150,000
  66. West Pittston Borough – New Skid Steer Loader – Luzerne – Funds requested will be used for the purchase of a new skid steer loader. – $61,882
  67. West Pittston Borough – Road and Parking Lot Improvements Project -Luzerne – Funds are requested for parking lot improvements and paving of roads.      – $80,000
  68. Wilkes-Barre City – Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Facility Locker Rooms Transformation – Luzerne – LSA funds are requested for the rehabilitation of the YMCA facility in Wilkes-Barre City.  Renovations will include a transformation of the locker room, a whirlpool, steam room, and a massage and lounge area. – $175,000
  69. Wilkes-Barre City – Wilkes University Cannabis Certificate Program & Mass Spectrometer & CO2 Extractor Purchase Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Wilkes University, for equipment for a Cannabis Certification Program. – $175,000
  70. Wilkes-Barre City – F.M. Kirby Center HVAC Improvements & Facade Stabilization – Luzerne – Funds are requested, on behalf of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, to assist with HVAC system upgrades and a façade stabilization at the Kirby Center. – $160,000
  71. Wilkes-Barre City – City Hall Renovations Phase II – Luzerne – Funds are requested for interior and exterior renovations to the existing City Hall building. – $200,000
  72. Wilkes-Barre City – Public Works Facility Upgrades – Luzerne – Funds are requested for renovations to the city-owned DPW building. – $175,000
  73. Wilkes-Barre City – Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) New Transit Facility Phase II – Luzerne – Funds are requested, on behalf of Luzerne County Transportation Authority, for the construction of a centralized transit facility in the City. – $175,000
  74. Wyoming Borough – Wyoming Area Regional Police Force Commission Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested on behalf of the Wyoming Area Regional Police Force to help convert individual municipal police forces into one regional force by purchasing equipment and purchasing a new building. – $250,000
  75. Wyoming Borough – Street Reconstruction & ADA Curb Ramp Enhancement – Luzerne – Funds are requested roadway improvements along 2nd Street from Wyoming Avenue to Susquehanna Avenue, 3rd Street from Monument Avenue to Susquehanna Avenue, and 9th Street from Wyoming Avenue to Susquehanna Avenue. – $250,000
  76. Yatesville Borough – Road and Parking Lot Improvements Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested to re-surface and provide drainage improvements to a parking lot adjacent to the borough’s administration building. – $175,000
  77. Monroe County Industrial Development Authority – Pocono Hemlock Civic Association Road Repairs – Monroe – Funds are requested on behalf of the Pocono Hemlock Civic Association (PHCA) to repair the roads within the Pocono Hemlock Development. – $117,495.00
  78. Monroe County Industrial Development Authority – Waste Not Technologies- Loading Dock & Outside Storage Addition – Monroe – Funds are requested, on behalf of Waste Not Technologies, for a facility expansion and purchase of equipment. – $183,233.00
  79. Mount Pocono Borough – Borough Maintenance – Monroe – Funds are requested for the demolition and construction of a 4,400 SF borough maintenance garage with parking area and security fencing. – $196,590.00
  80. Tobyhanna Township – Tobyhanna Township Stillwater Estates – Monroe – Funds are requested for land easement costs associated with the construction of a new roadway entrance of the Stillwater Estates community. –  $277,800.00

The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has established the Local Share Account (LSA) program to distribute a portion of slot machine license operation fees from Category 1 or 2 facilities operating within the Commonwealth. Funds are available for economic development, neighborhood revitalization, community improvement, and other projects in the public interest.

As required under Act 71 (the Gaming Act), DCED and the CFA have developed program guidelines to distribute Local Share Account (LSA) funds generated in Pennsylvania. The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71) provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth.

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