Civil Municipal - April 2024

economic development. “We collaborate with SLIBCO to secure grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, enhancing our borough’s marketability,” states Markey. While the Community Development and Economic Committee (CDEC) builds volunteerism and supports events like the Archbald Police Department’s annual National Night Out, it is also the new business liaison, assisting enterprises entering the area. Archbald wants the CDEC to work with the Scranton Chamber of Commerce to pinpoint the businesses desired in the region.The closest hospital is 10 miles away in Dickson City and there is no other hospital on the other side of us until Honesdale, 30 miles away. Markey says, “Archbald is a great place for a hospital or medical facility.” Accessing these partners in the coming year is vital to the municipality’s development. Markey’s focus for 2024 includes stormwater property tax rates in the United States, ranking 477th out of 3,143 counties. The median property tax in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, is $1,954 per year for a home with a median value of $137,100. On average, this amounts to 1.43% of a property’s assessed fair market value. Recent lawsuits forced the county to address reassessments, which are now underway. Completion will start an appeal period. State law requires that tax millage remains revenue-neutral for two years following reassessment. Only then can the borough consider adjusting taxes. With that lengthy wait time for tax revenue, the borough must seek other avenues for support. IT TAKES A VILLAGE—ARCHBALD PARTNERS “It takes a village” is true in every sense when expanding a municipality. Partners are needed to provide funding, vision, and manpower. The Scranton Lackawanna Industrial Building Corporation (SLIBCO) contributes to Archbald’s ATTRACT. SUSTAIN. GROW. Schedule a call today, with our Business Development team! Offering an array of competitive advantages, including a skilled and diverse workforce, a favorable business climate, an ideal location, and a dedicated Business Development team, Lackawanna County is the ideal destination for business expansion and growth. your business in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania! INDUSTRY FOCUS Food & Beverage Production Advanced Manufacturing Bio/Life Sciences Technology Energy 46 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 04