The LuLac Editon #4834, November 1st, 2022

 

SENATOR MARTY FLYNN ANNOUNCES $14,250,000 IN GRANTS AWARDED TO THE 22ND SENATE DISTRICT OR MARTY BRINGS HOME THE BACON

Senator Marty Flynn (Photo: LuLac archives)

State Senator of the 22nd District proud to announce that a total of $14,250,000 in grants were awarded to 16 projects in the 22nd Senatorial District through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) – a Commonwealth grant program for the acquisition and construction of economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects.

Each grant awarded through this program will be geared to improving the quality of life for people in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Additionally, they will create jobs and have a direct economic impact on our community; supporting these projects is a no brainer.

The following entities were awarded grants through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program:

Redevelopment Authority of the City of Pittston: $1,00,000 for Pittston City Market and Main

This multi-story building will house a state-of-the-art performing arts center, college campus, residential lofts with modern, aesthetically-pleasing architecture.

JK & BK, LLC: $1,500,000 for Pittston City Redevelopment

The project consists of the redevelopment of blighted commercial property within the city of Pittston. Project work will include the redevelopment of approximately 30,000 square feet of existing commercial space, site work upgrades, and potential new construction.

Hoofty Holdings, LLC: $500,000 for 105 Corner Street, Dunmore

The project involves cleanup and repurposing of a poorly developed vacant lot used for car storage and cleanup, repairs, reconstruction, and repurposing of a building in very poor condition. The construction activities include the cleanup, repairs, reconstruction, and stabilization of the building and lot infrastructure and envelope including roof and wall replacement and all new HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Limited Liability Company-C Corp: $2,00,000 for 1100 Penn Avenue Development

This project entails the acquisition and complete renovation of this former manufacturing site comprised of two buildings on one parcel into a mixed-use, residential, and commercial complex. Updates will include systems upgrades, utilities infrastructure, window and roof repair or replacement, floor coverings, ADA accessibility, parking, site work, and space design that will facilitate build out for residential and commercial tenants.

Scranton-Jefferson 321, LLC: $500,000 for 333 Jefferson Avenue

Funds will be used for construction of the project and building envelope. The project is a new, market-rate, ground-up 6-story, apartment complex with retail/commercial ground floor space.

JAC Realty, Inc.: $500,00 for Covington Retail Center

The project involves the development of an unimproved site on State Route 435, along with a contiguous parcel formerly operated as a gas station, into a 40,000 square-foot community retail facility, complete with significant site improvements, including a paved parking area and enhancements to vehicle access from Route 435.

Lakeside NEPA, Inc.: $1,000,000 for Expansion of Facility for Additional Mental Health Services

The current Lakeside NEPA facility will be expanded to include inpatient rehabilitation and will assist in combating COVID-19 driven mental health issues. It involves demolition, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire suppression, site work, furniture, fixtures, and equipment, and paving at the current facility.

Indo-American Community of Scranton, Inc.: $500,000 for IACOS Community Center

The project will construct a multi-phased development that will be highlighted by a new community center. Specifically, this project addresses infrastructure improvements and the construction of the new community center and residential building, including mobilization and building out of site infrastructure and utilities.

The Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania: $1,000,000 for Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania

The project will completely redevelop and improve the over 60-year-old bones of the building. The goal is to completely revitalize the building's internal and external structures, improve/modernize the HVAC system to provide regionalized heating & cooling, improve the plumbing system throughout the facility, and build out the structural capacity to house a dialysis unit. The project will make significant investments into structural improvements, electrical systems, plumbing systems, heating units, cooling units, and demolition/construction.

S. Johnson Technical Institute: $1,000,000 for Johnson College New and Enhanced Technical Training Facilities

The project will include engineering, sitework, and construction of a 2,500 sq. ft. expansion of Woolworth Hall to expand the HVAC and ECT program laboratories. Also included is engineering, sitework, and construction of a Transportation Education Center, consolidating training facilities for the Automotive, Diesel, Heavy Equipment, and Aviation Technology programs to house critical real-world hands-on technology.

Scranton-LTI, LP: $500,000 for the Leonard Theater

The overall project will revitalize the theater and the three vacant retail store fronts. There is currently no ADA access to the theater as it is located entirely on the second floor. The project includes the design and construction of an elevator that will allow for ADA access and perform additional functions for event loading in/out of the theater. Funds will be used for the design and construction of the elevator and associated construction work to provide handicap access to the theater.

Greenwood Hose Co. No. 1: $1,000,000 for Moosic Fire and Police Building

Proposed project will replace their obsolete, undersized, and poorly configured fire station. Project involves the demolition of the existing Birney Avenue headquarters of Greenwood Hose Co. No. 1, and the construction of a new, larger, state-of-the art facility on the same property -- which will not only provide improved fire equipment ingress and egress but will properly house firefighters and modern fire-fighting equipment. This new building will also serve as the new location of the Moosic Borough Police Department, which currently requires the replacement of their undersized and inadequate police station. The successful completion of this project will provide Moosic Borough with a higher level of fire protection and a properly sized and outfitted venue for Borough law enforcement activities.

Second Chapter, LLC: $1,000,000 for Olyphant Small Business Expansion

The Olyphant Small Business Expansion Project involves the construction of an additional building on the headquarters property, the expansion of their stockroom, and expansion of their office space. The successful completion of the Olyphant Small Business Expansion Project will allow for the continued expansion of this business.

Crown S. Abington Holdings, LLC: $1,000,000 for Abington Redevelopment Phase II

The project continues to involve the adaptive reuse of existing real estate for the local use of much-needed medical and neighborhood commercial venues. This project will expand small business enterprise, small business employment growth, and the creation of much-needed tax through the construction of approximately an additional 35,000-50,000 square feet as well as potential improvements to the existing buildings, targeted to medical and small business growth.

Crown Holdings of NEPA, LLC: $750,000 for Yatesville Commercial and Industrial Development

The project involves the physical expansion of an existing facility, located at 58 Pittston Avenue, Yatesville, by an additional 50,000 square feet. This facility, proximate to Interstate 81 and the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, is ideally situated to allow the efficient over the road transportation of products to and from this expanded facility.

King’s College: $500,000 for King’s College Student Success Center

To advance King's mission & increase student retention & graduation rates, the College is undertaking a critical initiative that will benefit the City of Wilkes-Barre & the entire region. Grant funds are requested to fund a portion of the costs for construction and renovations at the Corgan Library, which will include structural improvements, interior improvements, general construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, interior demolition, carpentry, masonry, steel work, painting, flooring, ceilings, elevator, roof, façade, and site work.

Administered by the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget, RACP projects must have a regional or multi-jurisdictional impact and generate substantial increases or maintain current levels of employment, tax revenues, or other measures of economic activity.