A memorandum of agreement between the City of Scranton and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 60 on residency requirements for bargaining-unit members was presented to the council and marked received and filed.

Council members said the agreement had been completed and signed by both sides after negotiations that extended through the council's August recess. One council member said the item had been “rushed” before the recess and that they were glad it was finalized and signed by both parties.

Council members and commenters asked whether similar residency provisions appear in other municipal labor contracts. A member of the public—Joan Hoduanas—asked whether a similar memorandum of understanding or MOA would be needed for the Department of Public Works and the clerical union; a council member replied that residency language typically appears in those unions’ contracts and that it should be addressed as each contract comes up for negotiation.

The item was included in the consent/third-order documents list and formally received and filed by council action; there was no separate vote to adopt a new ordinance during the meeting.