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City of Williamsport City Council Meeting - 6/11/26
Published: Jun 11, 2026
City Council Approves Sale of Surplus Vent Track Mower
The council passed a resolution authorizing the sale of a used vent track mower from the Streets and Parks department to be listed on Municipid. The sale of surplus personal property is a process that will now be brought before the council regularly. Funds from the sale will go into surplus sales.
City Approves Contract for Document Scanning and Digital Conversion
The council approved a resolution authorizing the award of a professional services agreement to Data Management International for document scanning and digital conversion. The company was selected from 19 bidders due to its unique proposal to scan all observed documents from the city hall basement and first floor lobby for a total grant amount, including a year of online retrieval.
Blighted Property Enforcement Agreement Tabled Amidst Oversight Concerns
The council tabled a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental cooperation agreement for blighted properties enforcement between the city and the Redevelopment Authority (RDA). The RDA planned to contract a third-party company to expedite enforcement in a designated area using its own funds. Concerns were raised about the city delegating enforcement authority, the structure of oversight, and potential legal implications, leading to the tabling of the motion.
Pen College Students Recognized for City Rebranding Initiative
The council approved a resolution recognizing Pen College senior Riley Shipman and her classmates for their work on a city rebranding initiative. The project involved developing branding ideas for the city, with Riley Shipman creating the presented examples. This partnership aims to refresh the city's brand, attract new businesses, and foster tourism and energy.
Williamsport Municipal Authority to be Terminated
The city council approved the termination and filing of the certificate of termination for the Williamsport Municipal Authority. The authority has been inactive for approximately 20 years and has no appointed members or active operations. This ordinance is a procedural step to close out the authority, with any potential assets or debts reverting to the city, though it's believed the authority has neither.
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