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“This amendment is to add funding to the right-of-way and utility phases, representing an increase of $180,000 for a total project cost of $2,599,500. The City’s financial responsibility is 5% of the total cost. This increase represents an additional $9,000 to the City, for a total of $129,975,” Mayor Sherry Alcopello told the council before the vote.

Councilmember Joe moved to adopt Resolution 25; a councilmember identified as Karen seconded. In a roll call conducted by the clerk, Mrs. Hados, Mr. Morales, Mr. Potash and Chairman Martin voted in favor; the chair announced the resolution passed 4‑0.

During public comment, resident Dave Funk asked whether the project had been put out to bid and when it would be let. The city’s public works director said the project was scheduled to be let in March of next year. Mayor Alcopello and staff explained the funding breakdown: federal funds cover 80%, the state 15% and the city 5%, and the increase was tied to utility relocation costs, including moving a utility pole.

A member of the public noted the project had been postponed previously from 2024 to 2025 and now to 2026; council members said they expected the project to proceed but did not provide a firm construction start date. Council flagged the recently paved Lincoln Avenue as intentionally stopping short of the bridge work to allow the bridge construction to tie into the new pavement.

The resolution directs the mayor to sign the PennDOT amendment; council did not attach additional conditions at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lebanon PA City Council Meeting-May 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Lebanon City Council adopted Resolution 25 authorizing the mayor to sign an amendment with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the North Lincoln Avenue bridge project; the total project cost rose by $180,000 to $2,599,500 and the city's 5% share increases by $9,000 to $129,975. The resolution passed 4–0.","taxTitle","Lebanon City, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania","taxId",4591,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225055,"Lebanon City begins phased rollout of Tyler Technologies ERP; online permitting and billing slated for autumn",168,976000,1144000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3541096-771c3f4524f8ef3b2fa7f9da0a1faf0f&start=976&end=1144","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3541096-771c3f4524f8ef3b2fa7f9da0a1faf0f/thumbnail_976000.jpg","/articles/6225055/Lebanon-City/Lebanon-County/Pennsylvania/Lebanon-City-begins-phased-rollout-of-Tyler-Technologies-ERP-online-permitting-and-billing-slated-for-autumn","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225055-690b79fb3e42ca2ddf1f11068879f06d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443091&Signature=Dk3LjUVjrljoF06SbbXCIm4hf-U~-iJoMTz3JYcpWZi~1ZCkaKarCzQiA3MSR7V8u59Apb0Z9Y9FUrH9ta6ZYfv1GEb9PDU3cn6knI~7OOqAsObSKcLGq5Qpflqr90OzvFslQLePLpyf62DszmdguEyZIaDfmFcagyfNL4FAkxXEZHWXPk2p6mk2~~XSAi1CA0SRY27eCvD7sJLyC-bp0cPLvk6lkuU-jLJ5Xz-Tmeb46w15ZWgso0qEsVV~Zbw~YuwVM926nw12MovAvksUwyC1UNXSP~bMIcPHbXcCmfjSZTpSVcCjhoFFfjxhkjv~-SDQn~vc7bsaHcmtkJJv~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Melissa Quinones, director of administration and assistant to the mayor, told the Lebanon City Council that the city is transitioning from Freedom City Share (acquired by Gee Works) to Tyler Technologies’ enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to consolidate financials, payroll, human resources, purchasing and online payments.

Quinones said the city implemented accounts payable, the general ledger and budgeting in May; payroll and human resources modules were scheduled for June; cashiering for July; accounts receivable for August; and the enterprise permits and licensing (including zoning, rental and food-service licensing) for September. “This phased approach ensures a smooth transition with minimal disruption to city operations,” she said.

Quinones said the new system will integrate GIS data for addresses and property ownership, streamline billing so residents can view and pay multiple city invoices through a single portal, and reduce duplicate data entry across departments. She said the project was funded in part with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money and described the change as a long‑planned upgrade the city could finally afford.

Council members praised the move as a major operational improvement. One councilor noted that online permitting and bill pay will make interactions easier for contractors and residents. Staff cautioned that implementation will occur in phases and will require continued staff time and coordination; no formal council action was required at the meeting.

In the same update, Quinones presented the city’s 2025 summer camps schedule — camps for ages 6 to 12 with multiple sessions for firefighter-for-a-day and detective-for-a-day, and a nature camp scheduled June 23–25 — and noted registration is first-come, up to 30 campers per session. She also reported the city purchased a 300‑gallon water tank with integrated fertilizer-mixing capability and hired a summer worker to support downtown hanging-basket and planter maintenance, a partnership involving the Community Lebanon Association and contractor Integrity Landworks.

Quinones asked residents to watch the city website for registration and permit-portal rollout dates.","Melissa Quinones, director of administration, outlined the city's move from Freedom City Share to Tyler Technologies' enterprise resource planning system, funded in part with ARPA money; core financial modules went live in May and enterprise permitting and licensing is scheduled for September.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225060,"Lebanon Community Library requests $38,000 from city after reporting $1.14 million in 2024 community use",222,218000,440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3541096-771c3f4524f8ef3b2fa7f9da0a1faf0f&start=218&end=440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3541096-771c3f4524f8ef3b2fa7f9da0a1faf0f/thumbnail_218000.jpg","/articles/6225060/Lebanon-City/Lebanon-County/Pennsylvania/Lebanon-Community-Library-requests-38000-from-city-after-reporting-114-million-in-2024-community-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225060-0ee7e33835e8203775a337d54a06a81f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443092&Signature=Mkl8FiMxkPVrRhk-kLXQfRE6jwPrlEy6fnTufj6JTOqzXtM9br~nyAtndurT7VCgv7VK0UvM3XA5Lj3cs1h9bZd8qTNfgQJ0LEDdkX8uXgStQQ08UlJDBLHH~S6dQ91GS8cJ4Ce1z1wBia9DNybxlWCLEZt0PU124hf1V5e6e6DuEwk~1IJGAW-PsNGQ2U0F24awGpWQnct42eoEqGt~QFaNCrB8g4hvTa3j3uhnvYnCcvvEu4mVmhqnXHQYdbUdjJSz62nsF0FfFqDvetC4RVk95A11IBf2nviuxjp2IWsoneRzQUcmMUekp6DgYlTl16gSObNNTUP9rgyUI~olGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Michelle Hawk, executive director of the Lebanon Community Library, told the Lebanon City Council that the library had almost 12,000 active Lebanon City cardholders and that residents borrowed nearly 55,000 materials in 2024, representing an estimated community value of $1,140,000, and asked the council to increase the city’s annual contribution to $38,000 from $37,000.

The request, presented during the council’s community updates, was framed by Hawk as a return-on-investment argument: “I hope that you think that’s a good return on your investment,” she said, noting the library’s circulation, public-computer and Wi‑Fi use, and programming.

The library’s update described existing and new programs aimed at residents of all ages. Hawk said the library runs one‑on‑one tech help sessions, technology classes (including cybersecurity, Canva, social media and phone photography), and summer learning tied to a local “Go Lebanon” hiking-and-reading program run with WellSpan. She also reported new fundraising events such as trivia nights and a pocketbook bingo. Hawk said the library recently completed restroom renovations funded in part by a keystone grant and city assistance.

Council members asked about the library’s new seed library. Hawk said Penn State Health provided initial funding for the seed library and that the library will lend mainly vegetable seeds, some fruit and companion flowers, and encourages—but does not require—borrowers to save and return seeds for the following year. When asked whether the library accepts donated books, Hawk said the library accepts donations in good condition and has a “buy a book” program to place commemorative plaques.

Mayor Sherry Alcopello and other council members thanked Hawk for the update and said they would consider the funding request; no formal action or vote was taken on the funding increase during the meeting.

The council and members of the public also praised the library for serving as a seasonal warming and cooling site and for its role as a community hub.

The library’s request will be considered as part of the city’s budget deliberations; council did not set a decision date during the meeting.","Michelle Hawk, executive director of the Lebanon Community Library, told council the library served nearly 12,000 cardholders and that Lebanon residents borrowed almost 55,000 items in 2024; she asked the city to increase its annual contribution from $37,000 to $38,000.","actionData","errors"]

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