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2021 Resolutions

Resolution 21-01 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ACKNOWLEDGING THE APPOINTMENT OF VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF BOROUGH COUNCILPERSONS.

Resolution 21-02 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE ACQUISITION AND SUBSEQUENT DISPOSITION OF NUMEROUS PARCELS OF VACANT PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1223-B-251 WOULD BE IN ACCORD WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF TARENTUM BOROUGH.

Resolution 21-03 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY (“RAAC”).

Resolution 21-04 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE ACQUISITION AND SUBSEQUENT DISPOSITION OF NUMEROUS PARCELS OF VACANT PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1223-H-238 WOULD BE IN ACCORD WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF TARENTUM BOROUGH.

Resolution 21-05 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE ACQUISITION AND SUBSEQUENT DISPOSITION OF NUMEROUS PARCELS OF VACANT PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1223-K-2 WOULD BE IN ACCORD WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF TARENTUM BOROUGH.

Resolution 21-06 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE ACQUISITION AND SUBSEQUENT DISPOSITION OF NUMEROUS PARCELS OF VACANT PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1223-L-325 WOULD BE IN ACCORD WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF TARENTUM BOROUGH.

Resolution 21-07 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPOINTING AND DIRECTING PROFESSIONALS TO PREPARE FOR THE REFUNDING AND ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.

Resolution 21-08 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ADOPTING A UTILITY BILL BUDGET PAYMENT PLAN AND SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT.

Resolution 21-09 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ADOPTING THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE.

Resolution 21-10 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING LATE FEES, PENALTIES AND SHUTOFFS FOR UTILITY CUSTOMERS.

2020 Resolutions

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ACKNOWLEDGING THE APPOINTMENT OF VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF BOROUGH COUNCILPERSONS.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from time to time has vacancies in the office of Councilperson and it is the duty of Borough Council to fill such vacancies, the following appointments to fill vacancies is hereby recognized and resolved; and

WHEREAS, a vacancy occurred at the time of the January 6, 2020 public meeting and the vacancy was subsequently filled by a vote of Council on January 6, 2020; and

WHEREAS, it is resolved that Brian Snyder was appointed by a majority vote of Council to fill two years of the unexpired term as Councilperson for the Third Ward, said term to expire on the first Monday in January after the next municipal election.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Tarentum that Brian Snyder, Third Ward is hereby appointed as Councilperson by and for the Borough of Tarentum until the first Monday in January after the next municipal election.

RESOLVED this 4th day of February, 2020.

Resolution 20-01 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AUTOMATED RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT FUNDING PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, previously submitted a 2019 Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Funding Program Application in the amount of $226,000 to be used for traffic signal replacement and public improvements of the intersection located at East 10th Avenue and Corbet Street; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, has been awarded funding in the amount of $226,000 and desires to execute the project funding agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum does hereby designate the Borough Manager (the “Authorized Official”) as the official to execute the Grant Agreement, all future grant-related documents and forms between the Borough of Tarentum and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 7th day of April, 2020.

Resolution 20-02 (PDF)

Resolution 20-03 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA TO VOLUNTARILY COMPLY WITH THE EMERGENCY ORDER ISSUED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION ON MARCH 13, 2020 AT DOCKET NO: M-2020-3019244 PROHIBITING PUBLIC UTILITIES FROM TERMINATING UTILITY SERVICE DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF DISASTER EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR TOM WOLF IN RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) OUTBREAK.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is authorized under the Borough Code Section 3301.1 to adopt ordinances and resolutions for any purpose and as deemed beneficial to the borough, 8 Pa C.S. § 3301.1, and to make regulations as may be necessary for the health, safety, and general welfare of the borough, 8 Pa. C.S. § 1202(5); and

WHEREAS, on March 6, 2020, pursuant to Section 7301(c) of the Emergency Management Services Code, 35 Pa. C.S. § 7101, et seq., Governor Tom Wolf issued a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency, proclaiming the existence of a disaster emergency across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a result of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19); and

WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, United States President Donald J. Trump proclaimed that the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States constituted a national emergency, beginning March 1, 2020; and

WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, Chairperson of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (“PUC”) Gladys Brown Dutrieuille issued an Emergency Order pursuant to 52 Pa. Code §§ 3.1 and 3.2 prohibiting all electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, telecommunications, and steam utilities subject to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s jurisdiction from terminating service during the pendency of the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency issued by Governor Tom Wolf, unless to ameliorate a safety emergency; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum is not a utility subject to the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, but desires to voluntarily comply with the PUC Emergency Order and adopt a resolution modifying our policy on utility terminations by declining to terminate utility services during the pendency of the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency issued by Governor Tom Wolf; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum offers electric and water service within the Borough of Tarentum; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum recognizes the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and that suspension of its utility termination policy during the pendency of the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency is in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of citizens and residents of the Borough of Tarentum; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as follows:

SECTION 1: The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2: The Borough of Tarentum shall voluntarily comply with the March 13, 2020 PUC Emergency Order prohibiting utility termination during the pendency of the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency proclaimed by Governor Tom Wolf on March 6, 2020.

SECTION 3: The Borough of Tarentum shall not terminate electric and water utility services during the pendency of the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency, subject to the reservation of authority set forth in Section 4.

SECTION 4: The Borough Council of the Borough of Tarentum shall retain the authority to amend or repeal this Resolution for any reason and at any time prior to the termination of the March 6, 2020 Proclamation of Disaster Emergency.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 7th day of April, 2020.

Resolution 20-04 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA TO OPT OUT OF THE WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF EAST DEER AND BOROUGH OF TARENTUM.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is authorized under the Borough Code Section 3301.1 to adopt ordinances and resolutions for any purpose and as deemed beneficial to the borough, 8 Pa C.S. § 3301.1; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum and the Township of East Deer executed a contract agreement on the 21st day of February, 1972, providing for the Township of East Deer to purchase water supply and the Borough of Tarentum to furnish and sell water supply to the Township of East Deer; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum formally adopted the terms and conditions of this agreement by the adoption of Ordinance #2014 at a public meeting held on or about February 1972; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum desires to opt out of the existing water supply contract agreement and provide notice thereof to the Township of East Deer; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as follows:

SECTION 1: The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2: Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the agreement, the initial term of the contract was set for a fifteen (15) year period, said term to expire on March 31, 1987. The agreement also provides for the term of the contract to automatically extend for additional periods of fifteen (15) years unless one of the parties notifies the other, in writing, of its intention to not be bound for the next fifteen (15) year period. Said notice shall occur at least one year prior to the expiration of the contract or any fifteen (15) year extension thereof.  

SECTION 3: It appearing to the Borough of Tarentum that the terms and conditions of the contract are no longer in the best interests of the Borough of Tarentum, and said agreement is unilaterally beneficial to the Township of East Deer.

SECTION 4: It further appearing that the term of the contract has automatically extended for three (3) consecutive terms of fifteen (15) years, most recently on or about March 31, 2017, the Borough of Tarentum does wish to opt out of the existing agreement set to expire on or about March 31, 2032.

SECTION 5: The Manager of the Borough of Tarentum shall provide written notice to the Township of East Deer of its intention to not be bound by the agreement set to expire on or about March 31, 2032.

SECTION 6: The Borough Council of the Borough of Tarentum hereby adopts this Resolution to formally recite its intention to not be bound by any future automatic contract extensions.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 5th day of May, 2020.

Resolution 20-05 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA TO REPEAL RESOLUTION #20-03 AND REINSTATING THE TERMINATION PROCEDURE FOR UTILITY SERVICE IN TARENTUM BOROUGH.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is authorized under the Borough Code Section 3301.1 to adopt ordinances and resolutions for any purpose and as deemed beneficial to the borough, 8 Pa C.S. § 3301.1, and to make regulations as may be necessary for the health, safety, and general welfare of the borough, 8 Pa. C.S. § 1202(5); and

WHEREAS, on March 6, 2020, pursuant to Section 7301(c) of the Emergency Management Services Code, 35 Pa. C.S. § 7101, et seq., Governor Tom Wolf issued a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency, proclaiming the existence of a disaster emergency across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a result of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19); and

WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, Chairperson of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (“PUC”) Gladys Brown Dutrieuille issued an Emergency Order pursuant to 52 Pa. Code §§ 3.1 and 3.2 prohibiting all electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, telecommunications, and steam utilities subject to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s jurisdiction from terminating service during the pendency of the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency issued by Governor Tom Wolf, unless to ameliorate a safety emergency; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum offers electric and water service within the Borough of Tarentum; and

WHEREAS, on June 3, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf renewed the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for an additional 90 days; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum is not administratively and financially able to maintain voluntary conformity with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s termination procedure and desires to reinstate the Tarentum Borough utility termination procedure effective August 1, 2020; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Tarentum Borough Resolution #20-03, the Borough Council of the Borough of Tarentum retained the authority to amend or repeal said Resolution for any reason and at any time during the Pennsylvania Proclamation of Disaster Emergency.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as follows:

SECTION 1: The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2: The Borough of Tarentum shall no longer voluntarily comply with the March 13, 2020 PUC Emergency Order prohibiting utility termination during the pendency of the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency extended by Governor Tom Wolf on June 3, 2020.

SECTION 3: The Borough of Tarentum shall resume termination of electric and water utility services beginning on August 1, 2020.

SECTION 4: The Borough Council of the Borough of Tarentum shall retain the authority to amend or repeal this Resolution for any reason and at any time during the pendency of the Pennsylvania Proclamation of Disaster Emergency.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 7th day of July, 2020.

Resolution 20-06 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY (“RAAC”).

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizes the filing of an application for $500,000 in funds with the RAAC;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby formally requests a grant from the RAAC for the Borough of Tarentum 7th Avenue and Ormond Street Spring Removal project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum does hereby designate Thomas J. Benecki (the “Authorized Official”) as the official to file all applications, documents and forms between the Borough of Tarentum and the RAAC.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant is hereby authorized to enter into the Grant Contract between the applicant and RAAC (the “Grant Contract”) and any and all documents relating to the Grant Contract as may be required or necessary (said Grant Contract and other documents are collectively referred to as the “Grant Documents”).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution and delivery of the Grant Documents as well as all other agreements, writings, and documents (and all changes, modifications and additions thereto) executed and delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated thereby be and hereby are approved and ratified and that the Authorized Official be and hereby is authorized to execute and deliver such documents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, where applicable, the provision of the full local share of the project costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, that the project will be awarded or under construction within 180 days after contractual execution.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 7th day of April, 2020.

Resolution 20-07 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ADOPTING THE TARENTUM BOROUGH ACT 537 FACILITY PLAN FOR SUBMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

WHEREAS, Section 5 of the Act of January 24, 1966, P.L. 1535, No. 537, known as the “Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act”, as Amended, and the Rules and Regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department) adopted thereunder, Chapter 71 of Title 25 of the Pennsylvania Code, requires the municipality to adopt an Official Sewage Facilities Plan providing for sewage services adequate to prevent contamination of waters and/or environmental health hazards with sewage wastes, and to revise said plan whenever it is necessary to meet the sewage disposal needs of the municipality; and

WHEREAS, Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co., Inc., has prepared an Act 537 Plan which provides planning for the implementation of the selected alternative in the October 2017 Long Term Control Plan Addendum (LTCP) which was approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) on March 22, 2018 and as directed by PA DEP Administrative Order of March 29, 2018 must be implemented. A regional solution was chosen based on SSO Guidelines and CSO Policy’s cost effective analysis procedure, including post-construction monitoring requirements after implementation. The selected regional solution is Alternative I which is comprised of the following six (6) options:

  • Option 1: Directly Connected Stream Removal at CSOs 017 & 019
  • Option 2: Increase Upper Little Bull Creek Pipe Diameter
  • Option 3: Increase Bull Creek Pump Station Pumping Capacity (19.5 MGD) & Force Main Addition from Pump Station to MH N020
  • Option 4: 75 MG Equalization Tank at WWTP & Force Main Extension from MH N020 to WWTP
  • Option 5: Consolidate CSOs Upstream of CSO 014
  • Option 6: CSO Modifications-Increase Weir Elevations & Improve CSO Chamber Access

Upon submission of the required Part II Water Quality Management Permit, the plan will be implemented as per the following proposed implementation schedule:

Proposed Implementation Schedule

Apply for WQM Part II Permit

June 1, 2019

Part II Permit Approval

March 1, 2020

Begin Construction

January 1, 2021

PCCMP Submittal

June 1, 2022

Construction Complete

January 1, 2023

PCCMP Begin

January 1, 2023

PCCMP Complete

January 1, 2024

WHEREAS, Tarentum Borough finds that the Facility Plan described above conforms to applicable zoning, subdivision, other municipal ordinances and plans, and to a comprehensive program of pollution control and water quality management.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, hereby adopt and submit to the Department of Environmental Protection for its approval of the “Official Plan” of the municipality in the above referenced Facilities Plan. The municipality hereby assures the Department of the complete and timely implementation of the said plan as required by law. (Section 5, Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act as amended).

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 2nd day of June, 2020.

Resolution 20-08 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA WHICH ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION IS REQUIRED BY MEMBERS OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM POLICE DEPARTMENT IN TO THE POLICE PENSION PLAN FOR 2021.

WHEREAS, Borough Council has reviewed the status of the Police Pension Plan; and

WHEREAS, Borough Council has reviewed the bargaining agreement between the Borough of Tarentum and the Tarentum Borough Police Wage and Policy Committee, with specific emphasis on Article 18, Section 18.4.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Council of the Borough of Tarentum hereby determines that no employee contributions to the Police Pension Plan will be necessary for the calendar year 2021.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 4th day of August, 2020.

Resolution 20-09 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE ACQUISITION AND SUBSEQUENT DISPOSITION OF NUMEROUS PARCELS OF VACANT PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1223-K-186 WOULD BE IN ACCORD WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF TARENTUM BOROUGH.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in cooperation with the County of Allegheny and the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County are participating in the Allegheny County Vacant Property Program (Program); and

WHEREAS, certain properties have been submitted to the County for consideration under the Program known and identified as Block and Lot Number 1224-J-251; and

WHEREAS, under the Program the Municipality is required to review the property acquisition and propose disposition, and submit its approval to the County that said acquisition and proposal resale is in accordance with the Municipality’s comprehensive plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tarentum Borough Council as follows:

  1. That the above listed property has been reviewed by the Borough of Tarentum and the Borough approves that the acquisition and subsequent disposition under the Program would be in accordance with the comprehensive plan of Tarentum Borough.
  2. That a certified copy of this Resolution should be forwarded to the County of Allegheny and the Redevelopment Authority.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 4th day of August, 2020.

Resolution 20-10 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DESIGNATING THE RATES FOR METERED WATER SOLD BY THE BOROUGH TO ITS CUSTOMERS, INCLUDING THE TOWNSHIP OF EAST DEER AND REPEALING ALL RATES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is authorized under the Borough Code Section 3301.1 to adopt ordinances and resolutions for any purpose and as deemed beneficial to the borough, 8 Pa C.S. § 3301.1; and

WHEREAS, operational costs including labor, electricity, and raw chemicals and the continued updating and maintenance of the water treatment plant and its ancillary facilities to manufacture potable water have increased on a regular basis; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Tarentum desires to designate and amend rates to sufficiently compensate for the current costs of water production; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Tarentum desires to designate and amend rates for metered water sold to Tarentum Borough customers and to the Township of East Deer; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Tarentum has previously ordained and enacted legislation that allows for water rate modifications to be approved by Resolution of Council. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as follows:

The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 1: The rates for metered water shall be changed to read as follows effective January 1, 2021:

Size of Meter

Allowance in Gallons

Base Rate

5/8”

2,000

 $23.00

3/4”

3,000

 $27.08

1”

5,000

 $42.11

1 1/4”

9,000

 $69.02

1 1/2”

14,000

 $103.22

2”

23,000

 $166.30

3”

46,000

 $323.36

4”

92,000

 $620.24

6”

234,000

 $1,602.35

For all usage in excess of two thousand (2,000) gallons per month, the charge shall be $6.73 per one thousand (1,000) gallons used.

SECTION 2: The quarterly bulk rates for metered water sold to East Deer Township shall be changed to read as follows effective January 1, 2021 for each metered connection:

Usage Per Quarter

Charges Per 1,000 Gallons

First 200,000 gallons

 $4.65

Next 200,000 gallons

 $4.32

Next 200,000 gallons

 $4.03

Next 200,000 gallons

 $3.76

Next 200,000 gallons

 $3.52

For all usage in excess of 1,000,000 gallons per quarter, the charge shall be $3.78 per thousand (1,000) gallons used.

All prior Resolutions conflicting with this Resolution are hereby repealed.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 8th day of September, 2020.

Resolution 20-11 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY (“RAAC”) UNDER THE ACTIVE ALLEGHENY GRANT PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC) has established the Active Allegheny Grant Program; and,

WHEREAS, the Tarentum Borough and East Deer Township intend to request funds from the Active Allegheny Grant Program in the amount of $50,000 for the proposed Three Rivers Heritage Trail Connection; and,

WHEREAS, Tarentum Borough acknowledges it is a participant in said project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Tarentum Borough hereby allocates $0.00 of matching funds to said project,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that East Deer Township has authorized the Tarentum Borough to make application for such grant on our behalf.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 8th day of September, 2020.

Resolution 20-12 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE ACQUISITION AND SUBSEQUENT DISPOSITION OF NUMEROUS PARCELS OF VACANT PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1223-N-267 WOULD BE IN ACCORD WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF TARENTUM BOROUGH.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in cooperation with the County of Allegheny and the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County are participating in the Allegheny County Vacant Property Program (Program); and

WHEREAS, certain properties have been submitted to the County for consideration under the Program known and identified as Block and Lot Number 1223-N-267 and Borough address of 245 W 8th Avenue; and

WHEREAS, under the Program the Municipality is required to review the property acquisition and propose disposition, and submit its approval to the County that said acquisition and proposal resale is in accordance with the Municipality’s comprehensive plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tarentum Borough Council as follows:

  1. That the above listed property has been reviewed by the Borough of Tarentum and the Borough approves that the acquisition and subsequent disposition under the Program would be in accordance with the comprehensive plan of Tarentum Borough.
  2. That a certified copy of this Resolution should be forwarded to the County of Allegheny and the Redevelopment Authority.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 6th day of October, 2020.

Resolution 20-13 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE ACQUISITION AND SUBSEQUENT DISPOSITION OF NUMEROUS PARCELS OF VACANT PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1223-N-269 WOULD BE IN ACCORD WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF TARENTUM BOROUGH.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in cooperation with the County of Allegheny and the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County are participating in the Allegheny County Vacant Property Program (Program); and

WHEREAS, certain properties have been submitted to the County for consideration under the Program known and identified as Block and Lot Number 1223-N-269 and Borough address of 243 W 8th Avenue; and

WHEREAS, under the Program the Municipality is required to review the property acquisition and propose disposition, and submit its approval to the County that said acquisition and proposal resale is in accordance with the Municipality’s comprehensive plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tarentum Borough Council as follows:

  1. That the above listed property has been reviewed by the Borough of Tarentum and the Borough approves that the acquisition and subsequent disposition under the Program would be in accordance with the comprehensive plan of Tarentum Borough.
  2. That a certified copy of this Resolution should be forwarded to the County of Allegheny and the Redevelopment Authority.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 6th day of October, 2020.

Resolution 20-14 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR CDBG FUNDS WITH ALLEGHENY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL TO PERFORM REQUIRED DUTIES, AND PROVIDING ASSURANCES FOR LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to obtain funds from Allegheny County Economic Development in the amount of $72,752 under the Federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1970, as amended;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby formally requests CDBG funds from Allegheny County Economic Development for the Tarentum Borough Sanitary Sewer Lining Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum does hereby designate Thomas J. Benecki, Executive Director of the AVNCOG (the “Authorized Official”) as the official to file all applications, documents and forms between the Borough of Tarentum and Allegheny County Economic Development.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, where applicable, the provision of the full local share of the project costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, that the project will be awarded or under construction within 180 days after contractual execution.

 

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 5th day of November, 2020.

Resolution 20-15 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR CDBG FUNDS WITH ALLEGHENY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL TO PERFORM REQUIRED DUTIES, AND PROVIDING ASSURANCES FOR LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to obtain funds from Allegheny County Economic Development in the amount of $36,036 under the Federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1970, as amended;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby formally requests CDBG funds from Allegheny County Economic Development for the Tarentum Borough Manhole Rehabilitation Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum does hereby designate Thomas J. Benecki, Executive Director of the AVNCOG (the “Authorized Official”) as the official to file all applications, documents and forms between the Borough of Tarentum and Allegheny County Economic Development.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, where applicable, the provision of the full local share of the project costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, that the project will be awarded or under construction within 180 days after contractual execution.

 

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 5th day of November, 2020.

Resolution 20-16 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR CDBG FUNDS WITH ALLEGHENY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL TO PERFORM REQUIRED DUTIES, AND PROVIDING ASSURANCES FOR LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to obtain funds from Allegheny County Economic Development in the amount of $290,286 under the Federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1970, as amended;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby formally requests CDBG funds from Allegheny County Economic Development for the Tarentum Borough 7th Avenue and Ormond Street Storm Sewer Installation for Spring Removal Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum does hereby designate Thomas J. Benecki, Executive Director of the AVNCOG (the “Authorized Official”) as the official to file all applications, documents and forms between the Borough of Tarentum and Allegheny County Economic Development.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, where applicable, the provision of the full local share of the project costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, that the project will be awarded or under construction within 180 days after contractual execution.

 

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 5th day of November, 2020.

Resolution 20-17 (PDF)

Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan (Executive Summary)
Comprehensive Plan (Appendices)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ADOPTING THE MULTI-MUNICIPAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM.

WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), 53 P.S. §1010 et seq., requires municipal comprehensive plans to be reviewed at least every 10 years; and

WHEREAS, agencies of the Commonwealth are required to rely upon municipal comprehensive plans when approving grants and permits for infrastructure and facilities, and to give priority consideration to applications for financial or technical assistance for projects that are consistent with the comprehensive plan; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum entered into a joint contract with Harrison Township and Brackenridge Borough through Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED) for the municipal planning grant program to assist with the development of a Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan; and

WHEREAS, the joint municipalities have utilized ACED funding to engage the services of Pashek + MTR to assist with development of a Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan; and

WHEREAS, the consulting team of Pashek + MTR, in conjunction with Harrison Township, Brackenridge Borough and Tarentum Borough, has prepared the Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit “A”, which complies with the requirements set forth in Sections 210 – 212 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

WHEREAS, prior to all required public meetings and hearings held by the governing body, the municipality submitted the proposed Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan to the county planning agency for recommendations and forwarded copies to all contiguous municipalities and to the local school district for their review and comment; and

WHEREAS, Tarentum Borough and the Tarentum Borough Planning Commission did comply with the requirements set forth in Sections 301.3 and 302 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code with respect to public meetings, public notice, public comment and public hearings, and all deadlines set forth therein, and;

WHEREAS, the Tarentum Borough Planning Commission is empowered to recommend to the Borough Council the adoption of a Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan for the physical development of the Borough, pursuant to Section 209.1 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at their November 17, 2020 agenda meeting, unanimously approved the Comprehensive Plan be recommended to Borough Council for approval at the December 1, 2020 public meeting of Borough Council; and

WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the proposed Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan was published in the Valley News Dispatch on October 7, 2020; and

 

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, provided public notice and subsequent public hearing on December 1, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. relative to the proposed Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan; and

WHEREAS, Borough Council held the required public hearing on December 1, 2020, after complying with the notice and 45-day public review and comment requirements; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Tarentum is of opinion that the Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan should be adopted as the Borough’s primary planning document.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby adopts the proposed Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan, attached hereto and marked as Exhibit “A”, pursuant to Article III and Article XI of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 1st day of December, 2020.

Resolution 20-18 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ADOPTING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1307 of the Borough Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Borough Code”), the Borough of Tarentum did prepare a proposed budget for the fiscal year 2021; and

WHEREAS, said proposed budget was duly advertised by Public Notice as required by Section 1308 of the Borough Code; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Tarentum desires to adopt said proposed budget as the final budget for the fiscal year 2021 as required by Section 1310 of the Borough Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, and it is hereby resolved by the Council of the Borough of Tarentum that the proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2021, a copy of which is attached hereto, and made a part hereof, incorporated by reference, and marked “Exhibit A” is hereby adopted as the budget for the Borough of Tarentum for the fiscal year 2021.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 15th day of December, 2020.

Resolution 20-19 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE ACQUISITION AND SUBSEQUENT DISPOSITION OF NUMEROUS PARCELS OF VACANT PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1223-K-14 WOULD BE IN ACCORD WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF TARENTUM BOROUGH.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in cooperation with the County of Allegheny and the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County are participating in the Allegheny County Vacant Property Program (Program); and

WHEREAS, certain properties have been submitted to the County for consideration under the Program known and identified as Block and Lot Number 1223-K-14 and having a Borough address of 807 Butler Street; and

WHEREAS, under the Program the Municipality is required to review the property acquisition and propose disposition, and submit its approval to the County that said acquisition and proposal resale is in accordance with the Municipality’s comprehensive plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tarentum Borough Council as follows:

  1. That the above listed property has been reviewed by the Borough of Tarentum and the Borough approves that the acquisition and subsequent disposition under the Program would be in accordance with the comprehensive plan of Tarentum Borough.

  1. That a certified copy of this Resolution should be forwarded to the County of Allegheny and the Redevelopment Authority.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 15th day of December, 2020.

2019 Resolutions

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ACKNOWLEDGING THE APPOINTMENT OF VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF BOROUGH COUNCILPERSONS.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from time to time has vacancies in the office of Councilperson and it is the duty of Borough Council to fill such vacancies, the following appointments to fill vacancies is hereby recognized and resolved; and

WHEREAS, a vacancy occurred at the time of the January 10, 2019 public meeting and the vacancy was subsequently filled by a vote of Council on February 7, 2019; and

WHEREAS, it is resolved that Brian Snyder was appointed by a majority vote of Council to fill the remainder of the unexpired term as Councilperson for the Third Ward, said term to expire on the first Monday in January after the next municipal election.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Tarentum that Brian Snyder, Third Ward is hereby appointed as Councilperson by and for the Borough of Tarentum until the first Monday in January after the next municipal election.

Resolution 19-01 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE PUBLICATION OF DELINQUENT TARENTUM BOROUGH PROPERTY TAXPAYERS.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Borough Code, 8 Pa.C.S. § 3301.1(c), entitled “Resolutions”, Borough Council is authorized to make and adopt Resolutions of public policy of Borough council, and;

WHEREAS, the Council of Tarentum Borough understands that tax revenue is a primary source of funding for vital public services, from police protection and public works to the general health, safety and welfare of the Borough, and;

WHEREAS, the Council of Tarentum Borough recognizes that persons failing to pay property tax owed by law places a burden on remaining taxpayers to maintain a sufficient level of funding necessary for municipal services, and;

WHEREAS, the current amount of outstanding delinquent property taxes is creating a detrimental impact upon the remaining taxpayers of Tarentum Borough.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, with the foregoing recitals being incorporated herein by reference thereto, the Council of Tarentum Borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, hereby RESOLVES as follows:

  1. All property taxes which remain unpaid following December 31 of the prior year shall be considered delinquent property taxes.
  1. In February of each year, the Borough property tax collector shall report to Borough Council the delinquent taxes on real property from the prior year.
  1. The Borough tax collector shall provide annual notice to all taxpayers that delinquent property taxes may be published in a newspaper of general circulation and shall be made publicly available via the Tarentum Borough web site.
  1. The real property owner reflected on the tax records as of the January 1 delinquent date shall be listed in said public notice.
  1. The tax amount shown on the publication may not include interest, fees, costs and prior tax year past due amounts, the omission of which does not constitute a waiver of the taxing body’s claim for these items.
  1. The tax amount shown shall be subject to accrued interest until paid.
  1. Upon satisfaction of delinquent property tax payment amounts or upon enrollment and compliance with a payment plan, the tax payer name will be removed from publication.
  1. All other current delinquent property tax collection efforts shall remain in full force and effect.

RESOLVED this 7th day of February, 2019.

Resolution 19-02 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIC RECORDS PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL RECORDS ACT.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to dispose of specific non-permanent records pursuant to Title 53, Section 1381 of the Municipal Records Act; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Act 428 of 1968, each individual act of disposition shall be approved by resolution of the governing body of the municipality;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in accordance with the above cited Municipal Records Act, here by authorizes the disposition of the following public records:

Tarentum Borough Finance Office

Accounts Receivable, 2007, 2 cubic feet (FN-3: 7 Years)

Accounts Receivable, 2008, 2 cubic feet

Accounts Receivable, 2010, 2 cubic feet

Bank Deposit Receipts, 2003, 2 cubic feet (FN-13: 7 Years)

Bank Deposit Receipts, 2008, 2 cubic feet

Bank Deposit Receipts, 2009, 2 cubic feet

Bank Deposit Receipts, 2010, 2 cubic feet

Bank Deposit Receipts, 2011, 4 cubic feet

Bank Statements, 2009, 2 cubic feet (FN-9: 7 Years)

Bank Statements, 2010, 2 cubic feet

Bank Statements, 2011, 2 cubic feet

Distribution Checks, 2008, 2 cubic feet (FN-2: 7 Years)

Distribution Checks, 2010, 2 cubic feet

Local Service Tax Receipts, 2008, 2 cubic feet (TA-6: 7 Years)

Local Service Tax Receipts, 2009, 2 cubic feet

Payroll and Distribution Checks, 2007, 4 cubic feet (PL-6: 7 Years)

Payroll and Distribution Checks, 2008, 8 cubic feet

Payroll and Distribution Checks, 2009, 4 cubic feet

Payroll and Distribution Checks, 2011, 4 cubic feet

Time and Expense Sheets, 2010, 2 cubic feet (PL-14: 3 years)

Time Sheets, 2013, 2 cubic feet

Vendor Expenses A-D, 2006, 2 cubic feet (FN-18: 7 Years)

Vendor Expenses E-K, 2006, 2 cubic feet

Vendor Expenses L-S, 2006, 2 cubic feet

Vendor Expenses T-V, 2006, 2 cubic feet

Vendor Expenses A-E, 2007, 2 cubic feet

Vendor Expenses F-Mi, 2007, 2 cubic feet

Vendor Expenses T-Z, 2007, 2 cubic feet

Vendor Expenses F-P, 2008, 2 cubic feet

Vendor Expenses A-E, 2008, 2 cubic feet

Vendor Expenses F-P, 2008, 2 cubic feet

Vendor Expenses, A-D, 2010, 2 cubic feet

Vendor Expenses E-O, 2010, 2 cubic feet

Vendor Expenses P-Z, 2010, 2 cubic feet

Vendor Expenses A-D, 2011, 2 cubic feet

Vendor Expenses E-O, 2011, 2 cubic feet

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 7th day of February, 2019.

Resolution 19-03 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A KEYSTONE COMMUNITIES GRANT OPPORTUNITY.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to request a Keystone Communities Program Grant of $191,000 to be used for Phase One of the Tarentum Park Renovation Project;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby formally requests a Keystone Communities Program Grant of $191,000 to be used for Phase One of the Tarentum Park Renovation Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum does hereby designate Michael L. Nestico, Borough Manager (the “Authorized Official”) as the official to execute all agreements, documents and forms between the Borough of Tarentum and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 7th day of February, 2019.

Resolution 19-04 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY (“RAAC”).

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to obtain funds from the RAAC in the amount of $250,000;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby formally requests a grant from the RAAC for the Borough of Tarentum East 9th Avenue project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum does hereby designate Thomas J. Benecki (the “Authorized Official”) as the official to file all applications, documents and forms between the Borough of Tarentum and the RAAC.

 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant is hereby authorized to enter into the Grant Contract between the applicant and RAAC (the “Grant Contract”) and any and all documents relating to the Grant Contract as may be required or necessary (said Grant Contract and other documents are collectively referred to as the “Grant Documents”).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution and delivery of the Grant Documents as well as all other agreements, writings, and documents (and all changes, modifications and additions thereto) executed and delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated thereby be and hereby are approved and ratified and that the Authorized Official be and hereby is authorized to execute and deliver such documents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, where applicable, the provision of the full local share of the project costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, that the project will be awarded or under construction within 180 days after contractual execution.

 RESOLVED and ENACTED this 20th day of February, 2019.

Resolution 19-05 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SETTING FORTH THE FEES CHARGED BY THE BOROUGH FOR BOAT DOCK LAND LEASE AGREEMENTS.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, from time to time must alter fees charged for boat dock land lease agreements; and

WHEREAS, an annual lease fee shall be paid to Tarentum Borough at a rate set by Council by Resolution, as may be amended from time to time; and

WHEREAS, the Council of Tarentum Borough wishes to revise the lease fee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Tarentum that fees for boat dock land lease agreements are set as follows:

Security Deposit:                $100.00
Lease Fee:                          $14.00 per linear foot
Additional Boat Fee:           $100.00 per boat
Wait List Deposit:              $100.00

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 7th day of March, 2019.

Resolution 19-06 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A KEYSTONE COMMUNITIES GRANT OPPORTUNITY.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to request a Keystone Communities Program Grant of $14,000 to be used for landscaping and public improvements of the Tarentum Borough parking lot area located on E 6th Avenue;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby formally requests a Keystone Communities Program Grant of $14,000 to be used for landscaping and public improvements of the Tarentum Borough parking lot area located on E 6th Avenue.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum does hereby designate Michael L. Nestico, Borough Manager (the “Authorized Official”) as the official to execute all agreements, documents and forms between the Borough of Tarentum and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 4th day of April, 2019.

Resolution 19-07 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to execute a comprehensive maintenance agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by authority of the Council of the Borough of Tarentum, Allegheny County, and it is hereby resolved by authority of the same, that the Borough Manager of Tarentum be authorized and directed to sign the attached Agreement on its behalf.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 8th day of August, 2019.

Resolution 19-08 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA INDICATING THE INTENT TARENTUM BOROUGH TO WORK ALONG WITH ALLEGHENY COUNTY TO ACCOMPLISH THE GOALS OF THE LIVE WELL ALLEGHENY CAMPAIGN

WHEREAS, in January of 2014, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, under the leadership of the Board of Health and Health Department Director Dr. Karen Hacker, launched a comprehensive, innovative strategy on wellness called Live Well Allegheny; and

            WHEREAS, living well is a broad concept that incorporates physical health, mental wellness, personal and community safety, prevention and preparedness, physical activity, nutrition, fitness, managing chronic disease, improving well-being, quality of life, education, improving our standard of living, cessation programs, vaccinations, weight loss, anti-aging, health literacy and so much more; and

            WHEREAS, the health of our county residents, and the health of [Insert municipality name] residents, requires a coordinated effort to ensure that programs, studies, outreach events and other efforts have the ability to improve our overall health; behavior changes requires a cultural change which Live Well Allegheny is intent on providing; and

            WHEREAS, one of the main initiatives of the Live Well Allegheny campaign is to endeavor to have the participation of all 130 municipalities and to provide programming in each of those communities; the campaign can enhance the capacity of communities to effectively plan, implement, evaluate and sustain activities and interventions that accomplish the goals;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough of Tarentum will endeavor to work along with Allegheny County to accomplish the goals of the Live Well Allegheny campaign; and

            FURTHERMORE, that the Council of the Borough of Tarentum pledges to take the following steps within our community toward these goals:

  • Develop indoor and outdoor wellness trails accessible to residents of all abilities
  • Encourage multi-modal transportation of residents by providing facilities or policies that encourage walking and bike riding
  • Promote and support farmers’ markets
  • Encourage involvement with community volunteer activities
  • Promote smoke-free buildings and perimeters
  • Provide health information focused on monthly or seasonal events
  • Utilize web sites and social media to provide information on physical activity, nutrition, stress management, tobacco cessation, and other health and wellness related initiatives

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 8th day of August, 2019.

Resolution 19-09 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGILITY AGREEMENT WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to execute an agility agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by authority of the Council of the Borough of Tarentum, Allegheny County, and it is hereby resolved by authority of the same, that the Borough Manager of Tarentum be authorized and directed to sign the attached Agreement on its behalf.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 8th day of August, 2019.

Resolution 19-10 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF PAY FOR PART TIME POLICE OFFICERS IN TARENTUM BOROUGH.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to establish the rate of pay for part time police officers;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by authority of the Council of the Borough of Tarentum, Allegheny County, and it is hereby resolved by authority of the same, that the hourly rate of pay for part time police officers shall be set at $18.00 per hour effective July 1, 2019.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 8th day of August, 2019.

Resolution 19-11 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION REQUEST FROM ERICK WHITE TO SEEK FUNDING AND ASSISTANCE FROM THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS FOUNDATION AND USA HOCKEY FOR REPAIRS AND ORGANIZATION OF THE TARENTUM DEK HOCKEY FACILITY.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is desirous of obtaining funding for improvements and repairs the Tarentum dek hockey facility;

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to promote health, fitness, teamwork, equality, work ethic and enjoyment within the community;

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to create an organized hockey league within the dek hockey facility;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby approves the application and submission request from Erick White to seek funding and assistance from the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and USA Hockey for repairs and organization of the Tarentum dek hockey facility.

 RESOLVED and ENACTED this 8th day of August, 2019.

Resolution 19-12 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE UPPER ALLEGHENY JOINT SANITARY AUTHORITY INCREASING THE TERM OF EXISTENCE FOR FIFTY YEARS FROM THE DATE OF APPROVAL AND FILING OF THE ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND DIRECTING THAT THE AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED TO THE SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH AFTER PROPER ADVERTISEMENT.

WHEREAS, the Articles of Incorporation of the Upper Allegheny Joint Sanitary (“Authority”) were initially adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Tarentum, on March 7, 1960 pursuant to the provisions of the Municipality Authorities Act of 1945, P.L. 382, as amended (53 Pa. C.S. §5601 et seq.), (the “Act”); and

WHEREAS, all of the public purposes which were present at the time of the initial approval of the creation of the Authority pursuant to an Ordinance adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of the Borough of Tarentum continue to exist; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Council desires to extend the term of existence of the Authority for fifty years from the effective date determined by the Pennsylvania Department of State;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Tarentum, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and the Borough of Tarentum hereby RESOLVES AND ENACTS by the authority of the same as follows:

  1. It is the desire of the Borough Council that the Articles of Incorporation of the Authority be amended to extend the term of existence of the Authority for fifty years from the date of approval of the Articles of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of the Authority by the Pennsylvania Department of State pursuant to the Act.
  2. That in pursuit of this desire and intention, and in conformity with the terms and provisions of the Act, the proposed Articles of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of the Authority are hereby set forth in full and attached in Exhibit A.
  3. The proposed Articles of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation shall be executed by two duly authorized officers of the Authority and the Seal of the Authority shall be affixed thereto. The Authority solicitor is authorized and directed to cause to be published the Notice of Intention to File Articles of Amendment with the Secretary of the Commonwealth as required by the Act, and when the Articles of Amendment are properly executed, they shall be filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 5th day of September, 2019.

Resolution 19-13 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA WHICH ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION IS REQUIRED BY MEMBERS OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM POLICE DEPARTMENT IN TO THE POLICE PENSION PLAN.

WHEREAS, Borough Council has reviewed the status of the Police Pension Plan; and

WHEREAS, Borough Council has reviewed the bargaining agreement between the Borough of Tarentum and the Tarentum Borough Police Wage and Policy Committee, with specific emphasis on Article 18, Section 18.4.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Council of the Borough of Tarentum hereby determines that no employee contributions to the Police Pension Plan will be necessary for the calendar year 2019.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 5th day of September, 2019.

Resolution 19-14 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY (“RAAC”).

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizes the filing of an application for $500,000 in funds with the RAAC;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby formally requests a grant from the RAAC for the Borough of Tarentum 7th Avenue and Ormond Street Spring Removal project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum does hereby designate Thomas J. Benecki (the “Authorized Official”) as the official to file all applications, documents and forms between the Borough of Tarentum and the RAAC.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant is hereby authorized to enter into the Grant Contract between the applicant and RAAC (the “Grant Contract”) and any and all documents relating to the Grant Contract as may be required or necessary (said Grant Contract and other documents are collectively referred to as the “Grant Documents”).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution and delivery of the Grant Documents as well as all other agreements, writings, and documents (and all changes, modifications and additions thereto) executed and delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated thereby be and hereby are approved and ratified and that the Authorized Official be and hereby is authorized to execute and deliver such documents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, where applicable, the provision of the full local share of the project costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, that the project will be awarded or under construction within 180 days after contractual execution.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 10th day of September, 2019.

Resolution 19-15 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR CDBG FUNDS WITH ALLEGHENY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL TO PERFORM REQUIRED DUTIES, AND PROVIDING ASSURANCES FOR LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to obtain funds from Allegheny County Economic Development in the amount of $25,350 under the Federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1970, as amended;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby formally requests CDBG funds from Allegheny County Economic Development for Phase V of the Tarentum Borough Water Valve Replacement Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum does hereby designate Thomas J. Benecki, Executive Director of the AVNCOG (the “Authorized Official”) as the official to file all applications, documents and forms between the Borough of Tarentum and Allegheny County Economic Development.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, where applicable, the provision of the full local share of the project costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, that the project will be awarded or under construction within 180 days after contractual execution.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 10th day of September, 2019.

Resolution 19-16 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR CDBG FUNDS WITH ALLEGHENY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL TO PERFORM REQUIRED DUTIES, AND PROVIDING ASSURANCES FOR LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to obtain funds from Allegheny County Economic Development in the amount of $60,000 under the Federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1970, as amended;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby formally requests CDBG funds from Allegheny County Economic Development for Phase II of the Tarentum Borough Omnibus Demolition Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum does hereby designate Thomas J. Benecki, Executive Director of the AVNCOG (the “Authorized Official”) as the official to file all applications, documents and forms between the Borough of Tarentum and Allegheny County Economic Development.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, where applicable, the provision of the full local share of the project costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, that the project will be awarded or under construction within 180 days after contractual execution.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 19th day of September, 2019.

Resolution 19-17 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA WHICH ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION IS REQUIRED BY MEMBERS OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM POLICE DEPARTMENT IN TO THE POLICE PENSION PLAN FOR 2020.

WHEREAS, Borough Council has reviewed the status of the Police Pension Plan; and

WHEREAS, Borough Council has reviewed the bargaining agreement between the Borough of Tarentum and the Tarentum Borough Police Wage and Policy Committee, with specific emphasis on Article 18, Section 18.4.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Council of the Borough of Tarentum hereby determines that no employee contributions to the Police Pension Plan will be necessary for the calendar year 2020.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 3rd day of October, 2019.

Resolution 19-18 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE ACQUISITION AND SUBSEQUENT DISPOSITION OF NUMEROUS PARCELS OF VACANT PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1223-K-186 WOULD BE IN ACCORD WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF TARENTUM BOROUGH.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in cooperation with the County of Allegheny and the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County are participating in the Allegheny County Vacant Property Program (Program); and

WHEREAS, certain properties have been submitted to the County for consideration under the Program known and identified as Block and Lot Number 1223-K-186; and

WHEREAS, under the Program the Municipality is required to review the property acquisition and propose disposition, and submit its approval to the County that said acquisition and proposal resale is in accordance with the Municipality’s comprehensive plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tarentum Borough Council as follows:

  1. That the above listed property has been reviewed by the Borough of Tarentum and the Borough approves that the acquisition and subsequent disposition under the Program would be in accordance with the comprehensive plan of Tarentum Borough.
  2. That a certified copy of this Resolution should be forwarded to the County of Allegheny and the Redevelopment Authority.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 14th day of November, 2019.

Resolution 19-19 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY FACILITIES GRANT OPPORTUNITY.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to request a USDA Rural Development Community Facilities program grant of up to $50,000 to be used for Tarentum Borough finance, utility and municipal software;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby authorizes the Borough Manager to submit a formal application for a USDA Rural Development Community Facilities program grant of up to $50,000 to be used for Tarentum Borough finance, utility and municipal software.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum does hereby designate Michael L. Nestico, Borough Manager (the “Authorized Official”) as the official to execute all agreements, documents and forms to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 14th day of November, 2019.

Resolution 19-20 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROCEDURE GOVERNING THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUED AT LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000).

WHEREAS, section 1201.2 (a) of the Borough Code authorizes the Council of Tarentum Borough to establish a procedure for the sale of the surplus personal property which has an estimated value of less than $1,000; and

WHEREAS, the Council of Tarentum Borough now desires to establish such a procedure.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the Borough of Tarentum hereby authorizes the borough manager to sell the personal property of the Borough which has an estimated value of less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) pursuant to the following procedure.

  1. The borough manager may determine the value of the subject personal property (the “property”) by obtaining from a vendor dealing in the Property, or goods substantially similar to the Property, in their regular course of business.
  2. The lowest estimate shall constitute the minimum permissible sale price for the Property (the “Minimum Price”).
  3. The borough manager may then solicit and accept written offers of purchase at a price in excess of the Minimum Price (individually referred to as a “Purchase Offer”).
  4. After three (3) consecutive business days following receipt of the most recent Purchase Offer, the borough manager may accept the highest Purchase Offer received to that date and sell the property with or without approval of council. In the alternative, the Borough Manager may reject “any Purchase Offers or other offers at any time.
  5. The borough manager shall report such sale at the Council Meeting immediately subsequent to such sale.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 14th day of November, 2019.

Resolution 19-21 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE RATE CHARGED BY THE BOROUGH FOR POLE ATTACHMENT AGREEMENTS.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum owns or controls poles, ducts, conduits, rights-of-way and other facilities located with the Borough of Tarentum, Pennsylvania to which wires, cable and other facilities may be attached to provide internet, cable television and/or telecommunications services; and

WHEREAS, the use of these structures by third parties may be regulated by various state and federal laws, including but not limited to the Communication Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. Section 151, et seq.), as amended, and specifically the provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 224 (the “Act”), and as interpreted in the duly authorized rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum does regulate the use of these structures by implementing a pole attachment fee; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum has determined that is necessary to increase the current rate from $14.80 per pole to $19.80 per pole as of January l, 2020;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the Borough of Tarentum hereby increases the pole attachment fee from $14.80 per pole to $19.80 per pole as of January 1, 2020.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 5th day of December, 2019.

Resolution 19-22 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ADOPTING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM.

Resolution 19-23 (PDF)

R19-23 – Operating Budget 2020

2018 Resolutions

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ACKNOWLEDGING THE APPOINTMENT OF VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF BOROUGH COUNCILPERSONS.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from time to time has vacancies in the office of Councilperson and it is the duty of Borough Council to fill such vacancies, the following appointments to fill vacancies is hereby recognized and resolved; and

WHEREAS, a vacancy occurred at the time of the 2018 Borough reorganization and the vacancy was subsequently filled by a vote of Council on January 22, 2018; and

WHEREAS, it is resolved that Scott Dadowski was appointed by a majority vote of Council to fill the remainder of the unexpired term as Councilperson for the Second Ward, said term to expire on the first Monday in January after the next municipal election.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Tarentum that Scott Dadowski, Second Ward is hereby appointed as Councilperson by and for the Borough of Tarentum until the first Monday in January after the next municipal election.

RESOLVED this 22nd day of January, 2018.

Resolution 18-01 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE ACQUISITION AND SUBSEQUENT DISPOSITION OF NUMEROUS PARCELS OF VACANT PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK AND LOT NUMBERS 1223-P-00215 AND 1223-P-00216 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF TARENTUM BOROUGH.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in cooperation with the County of Allegheny and the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County are participating in the Allegheny County Vacant Property Program (Program); and

WHEREAS, certain properties have been submitted to the County for consideration under the Program known and identified as Block and Lot Numbers 1223-P-00215 and 1223-P-00216; and

WHEREAS, under the Program the Municipality is required to review the property acquisition and propose disposition, and submit its approval to the County that said acquisition and proposal resale is in accordance with the Municipality’s comprehensive plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tarentum Borough Council as follows:

  1. That the above listed properties have been reviewed by the Borough of Tarentum and the Borough approves that the acquisition and subsequent disposition under the Program would be in accordance with the comprehensive plan of the Borough of Tarentum.
  2. That a certified copy of this Resolution should be forwarded to the County of Allegheny and the Redevelopment Authority.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 6th day of February, 2018.

Resolution 18-02 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION REQUEST FOR PA SMALL WATER AND SEWER GRANT FOR WATERLINE REPLACEMENT ON LARUSSE BOULEVARD, LAWTON STREET AND DICKEY STREET.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to complete waterline infrastructure on Larusse Boulevard, Lawton Street and Dickey Street;

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is desirous of obtaining $408,030 in Grant monies for this project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby requests a PA Small Water and Sewer Grant of $408,030 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for the Larusse Boulevard, Lawton Street and Dickey Street Waterline Replacements

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate Michael L. Nestico, Borough Manager, to execute all documents and agreements between the Borough of Tarentum and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 6th day of February, 2018.

Resolution 18-03 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION REQUEST FOR PA SMALL WATER AND SEWER GRANT FOR WATERLINE REPLACEMENT ON WEST 8TH AVENUE.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to complete waterline infrastructure on West 8th Avenue;

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is desirous of obtaining $403,172 in Grant monies for this project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby requests a PA Small Water and Sewer Grant of $403,172.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for the West 8th Avenue Waterline Replacement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate Michael L. Nestico, Borough Manager, to execute all documents and agreements between the Borough of Tarentum and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 6th day of February, 2018.

Resolution 18-04 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY (“RAAC”).

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to obtain funds from the RAAC in the amount of $250,000;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby formally requests a grant from the RAAC for the Borough of Tarentum East 8th Avenue project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum does hereby designate Thomas J. Benecki (the “Authorized Official”) as the official to file all applications, documents and forms between the Borough of Tarentum and the RAAC.

 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant is hereby authorized to enter into the Grant Contract between the applicant and RAAC (the “Grant Contract”) and any and all documents relating to the Grant Contract as may be required or necessary (said Grant Contract and other documents are collectively referred to as the “Grant Documents”).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution and delivery of the Grant Documents as well as all other agreements, writings, and documents (and all changes, modifications and additions thereto) executed and delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated thereby be and hereby are approved and ratified and that the Authorized Official be and hereby is authorized to execute and deliver such documents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, where applicable, the provision of the full local share of the project costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, that the project will be awarded or under construction within 180 days after contractual execution.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 6th day of February, 2018.

Resolution 18-05 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY (“RAAC”).

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to obtain funds from the RAAC in the amount of $250,000;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby formally requests a grant from the RAAC for the Borough of Tarentum East 9th Avenue project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum does hereby designate Thomas J. Benecki (the “Authorized Official”) as the official to file all applications, documents and forms between the Borough of Tarentum and the RAAC.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant is hereby authorized to enter into the Grant Contract between the applicant and RAAC (the “Grant Contract”) and any and all documents relating to the Grant Contract as may be required or necessary (said Grant Contract and other documents are collectively referred to as the “Grant Documents”).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution and delivery of the Grant Documents as well as all other agreements, writings, and documents (and all changes, modifications and additions thereto) executed and delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated thereby be and hereby are approved and ratified and that the Authorized Official be and hereby is authorized to execute and deliver such documents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, where applicable, the provision of the full local share of the project costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, that the project will be awarded or under construction within 180 days after contractual execution.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 6th day of February, 2018.

Resolution 18-06 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SETTING FORTH THE FEES CHARGED BY THE BOROUGH FOR STREET OPENINGS, SURFACE OPENINGS AND PAVEMENT OPENINGS.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from time to time must alter fees and rates for street openings, surface openings and pavement openings in the Borough of Tarentum pursuant to Chapter 216, Article IV of the Borough Code; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Tarentum wishes to set flat fees for street opening applications pursuant to Chapter 216, Article IV, Section 216-24 of the Borough Code; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Tarentum wishes to set a permit fee of a flat rate plus computation of the square footage of opening pursuant to Chapter 216, Article IV, Section 216-24 of the Borough Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Tarentum that fees for street openings, surface openings and pavement openings are set as follows:

Application Fee:     $50.00
Permit Fee:             $200.00
Square Footage:     $1.75 per square foot of opening

RESOLVED this 8th day of March, 2018.

Resolution 18-07 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 9, 2018 TO APRIL 13, 2018 AS LOCAL GOVERNMENT WEEK.

WHEREAS, the citizens of the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania rely on local government to experience a high quality of life in our community; and

WHEREAS, local governments work twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to deliver municipal services such as fire, police and emergency medical services which create safe communities; and

WHEREAS, the methods of funding these vital municipal services are not always clearly understood by citizens; and

WHEREAS, it is one of the responsibilities of municipal officials to ensure that legislators, media and citizens understand their local government through open and frequent communication using various avenues and means; and

WHEREAS, through education and awareness, citizens, community leaders and municipal staff can work together to ensure that services provided by the Borough of Tarentum can remain exceptional elements toward a high quality of life in our community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Tarentum that Tarentum Borough joins with the Allegheny League of Municipalities in declaring April 9, 2018 to April 13, 2018 as local government week.

RESOLVED this 8th day of March, 2018.

Resolution 18-08 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ADOPTING MODIFICATIONS TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR POLICE CIVIL SERVICE TESTING AND HIRING PROCEDURES.

WHEREAS, the hiring of police officers in the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania must occur through the Civil Service Testing procedure; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Tarentum has the authority pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Pennsylvania Borough Code to set rules and regulations for the hiring of civil service employees; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Tarentum desires to set forth minimum experience hours and application fees for testing and hiring full time officers; and

WHEREAS, at a public meeting on January 3, 2017 Borough Council did deliberate and adopt a minimum hour requirement and application fee modification which does not appear to be reduced to writing.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Tarentum that the Borough shall ratify and adopt a set of minimum hours of experience for full time police officers at 6,000 hours of experience and the application fee for civil service testing shall be set at $75.00 per applicant, as approved by vote of Borough Council at a public meeting held on January 3, 2017.

RESOLVED this 8th day of March, 2018.

Resolution 18-09 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY (“RAAC”).

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to obtain funds from the RAAC in the amount of $500,000 for the 2018 GEDF Grant Application;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby formally requests a grant from the RAAC for the Borough of Tarentum waterline replacement project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum does hereby designate Thomas J. Benecki (the “Authorized Official”) as the official to file all applications, documents and forms between the Borough of Tarentum and the RAAC.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant is hereby authorized to enter into the Grant Contract between the applicant and RAAC (the “Grant Contract”) and any and all documents relating to the Grant Contract as may be required or necessary (said Grant Contract and other documents are collectively referred to as the “Grant Documents”).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution and delivery of the Grant Documents as well as all other agreements, writings, and documents (and all changes, modifications and additions thereto) executed and delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated thereby be and hereby are approved and ratified and that the Authorized Official be and hereby is authorized to execute and deliver such documents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, where applicable, the provision of the full local share of the project costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum assures, that the project will be awarded or under construction within 180 days after contractual execution.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 5th day of April, 2018.

Resolution 18-10 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION REQUEST FROM ANDREA MCDONALD AND ERICK WHITE TO SEEK FUNDING AND ASSISTANCE FROM THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS FOUNDATION AND USA HOCKEY FOR REPAIRS AND ORGANIZATION OF THE TARENTUM DEK HOCKEY FACILITY.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is desirous of obtaining funding for improvements and repairs the Tarentum dek hockey facility;

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to promote health, fitness, teamwork, equality, work ethic and enjoyment within the community;

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, desires to create an organized hockey league within the dek hockey facility;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Tarentum of Allegheny County hereby approves the application and submission request from Andrea McDonald and Erick White to seek funding and assistance from the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and USA Hockey for repairs and organization of the Tarentum dek hockey facility.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 5th day of April, 2018.

Resolution 18-11 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA REQUESTING FUNDS FROM THE 2017 MUNICIPAL PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FOR A MULTI-MUNICIPAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.

WHEREAS, Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED) has established the 2017 Municipal Planning Grant Program, and;

WHEREAS, Harrison Township, Brackenridge Borough, and Tarentum Borough intend to request funds from the 2017 Municipal Planning Grant Program in the amount of $50,000 for the proposed multi-municipal comprehensive plan, and;

WHEREAS, Tarentum Borough acknowledges it is a participant in said project, and;

WHEREAS, Tarentum Borough has authorized Harrison Township to make application for such grant on our behalf;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Tarentum Borough hereby allocates $9,787.00 of matching funds to said project,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Tarentum Borough agrees to reimburse the County of Allegheny for a proportional share, which shall be equal to the full grant amount received from the County divided by the number of participating municipalities, if the multi-municipal comprehensive plan is not adopted by the Municipality in accordance with the applicable requirements of the PA Municipalities Planning Code within 6 months of the completion of the final draft.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 7th day of June, 2018.

Resolution 18-12 (PDF)

Resolution 18-13 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ADOPTING MODIFICATIONS TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR POLICE CIVIL SERVICE TESTING AND HIRING PROCEDURES.

WHEREAS, the hiring of police officers in the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania must occur through the Civil Service Testing procedure; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Tarentum has the authority pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Pennsylvania Borough Code to set rules and regulations for the hiring of civil service employees; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Tarentum desires to set forth minimum experience hours and application fees for testing and hiring full time officers; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Tarentum that the Borough shall ratify and adopt a set of minimum hours of experience for full time police officers at 4,000 hours of experience and the application fee for civil service testing shall be set at $75.00 per applicant.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 12th day of July, 2018.

Resolution 18-14 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE ACQUISITION AND SUBSEQUENT DISPOSITION OF NUMEROUS PARCELS OF VACANT PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1336-P-8 WOULD BE IN ACCORD WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF TARENTUM BOROUGH.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Tarentum, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in cooperation with the County of Allegheny and the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County are participating in the Allegheny County Vacant Property Program (Program); and

WHEREAS, certain properties have been submitted to the County for consideration under the Program known and identified as Block and Lot Number 1336-P-8; and

WHEREAS, under the Program the Municipality is required to review the property acquisition and propose disposition, and submit its approval to the County that said acquisition and proposal resale is in accordance with the Municipality’s comprehensive plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tarentum Borough Council as follows:

  1. That the above listed property has been reviewed by the Borough of Tarentum and the Borough approves that the acquisition and subsequent disposition under the Program would be in accordance with the comprehensive plan of Tarentum Borough.
  2. That a certified copy of this Resolution should be forwarded to the County of Allegheny and the Redevelopment Authority.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 6th day of September, 2018.

Resolution 18-15 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA WHICH ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION IS REQUIRED BY MEMBERS OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM POLICE DEPARTMENT IN TO THE POLICE PENSION PLAN.

WHEREAS, Borough Council has reviewed the status of the Police Pension Plan; and

WHEREAS, Borough Council has reviewed the bargaining agreement between the Borough of Tarentum and the Tarentum Borough Police Wage and Policy Committee, with specific emphasis on Article 18, Section 18.4.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Council of the Borough of Tarentum hereby determines that no employee contributions to the Police Pension Plan will be necessary for the calendar year 2019.

RESOLVED and ENACTED this 6th day of September, 2018.

Resolution 18-16 (PDF)

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING EXEMPTIONS, DEDUCTIONS, ABATEMENTS AND CREDITS FOR REAL PROPERTY, EARNED INCOME TAX, NET PROFITS, MERCANTILE AND BUSINESS PRIVILEGE TAXES WITHIN A SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC AREA IN TARENTUM BOROUGH DESIGNATED AS A PROPOSED KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE (“KOEZ”), IN ORDER TO FOSTER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, STIMULATE INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS AND PREVENT PHYSICAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE DETERIORATION WITHIN AREAS OF TARENTUM BOROUGH, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, UPON CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

WHEREAS, Tarentum Borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania recognizes the need to encourage investment in a defined geographical area of Tarentum Borough bounded as set forth in Attachment A that is experiencing distress characterized by one or more of the following: high unemployment, low investment of new capital, blighted conditions, underutilized, obsolete or abandoned industrial commercial and residential structures, deteriorated tax base, and

WHEREAS, the Keystone Opportunity Zone, Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone and Keystone Opportunity Improvement Zone Act (Act of October 6, 1998, P.L. 705, No. 92), as amended, hereinafter referred to as the “Act,” authorizes political subdivisions to apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for designation of an area within the respective political subdivision as a KOEZ granting exemptions, deductions, abatements or credits from all local taxes identified in the Act; and

WHEREAS, approval of benefits provided in the Act will result in improving the economic, physical, and social conditions within the Proposed KOEZ by stimulating existing businesses employment, creating new employment and diminishing blight; and

WHEREAS, it is expected that increased private and public-sector investors will reverse the disinvestment and conditions of blight within the Proposed KOEZ by the time of its termination; and

WHEREAS, the Proposed KOEZ is not less than ten acres but not more than 375 acres in the aggregate; and

WHEREAS, the Proposed KOEZ is comprised of parcels which are deteriorated, underutilized or unoccupied.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough of Tarentum, Allegheny County that effective as of this date, October 4, 2018, contingent only upon DCED’s approval of the application for the proposed new KOEZ, the following provisions shall apply:

  1. Real Property Tax on the Proposed KOEZ is 100% exempt in accordance with the provisions and limitations hereinafter set forth in accordance with the Act, such exemption to begin on January 1, 2019 and to terminate December 31, 2028 (a ten year period).
  2. The following shall be exempt, relative to the subject parcels/tract, for the term, and any extension thereof, of the KOEZ:
    1. Business gross receipts tax for operations conducted by a Qualified Business within the expansion zone.
    2. Business privilege tax and Business Occupancy Tax.
    3. Tax on the earned income received by a resident of the expansion zone.
    4. Tax on the net profits of a Qualified Business attributable to business activity conducted within the expansion zone
    5. Mercantile tax attributable to business activity by a Qualified Business conducted within the expansion zone.
    6. Sales and Use tax for purchases exclusively used and consumed by the qualified business in the expansion zone

      Benefits to begin on January 1, 2019 and to end on December 31, 2028 (ten year period).

  3. The provisions of the Act not herein enumerated, shall, nevertheless, be incorporated as part of this Ordinance by reference.
  4. This resolution shall be effective upon execution, conditioned upon the approval of the application by DCED.

 RESOLVED and ENACTED this 4th day of October, 2018.

Resolutions 2000 - 2019

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00-01Police Pension Plan Contribution
00-02Reappoint Mike Davidek to the vacancy board for the year 2000.
00-03Establishing a dress code for council members attending Borough public meetings.
00-04Authorizing four individual signatures for safety deposit box at Southwest Bank.
00-05Setting fees for services rendered by the Borough, its employees and tax collector for various services performed.
00-06Establishing a standard uniform issue to the school crossing guards within the Borough of Tarentum.
00-07Requesting a grant from the Department of Economic Development.
00-08Authorizing proposal No. MSW053 CDBG application.
00-09Approving a dispatch contract for the Township of Frazer.
00-10Approving a dispatch contract for the Borough of Verona.
00-11Approving a dispatch contract for the Township of Springdale.
00-12Approving a non-exclusive lease between the Borough of Tarentum and Highlands Area Little League, Inc.
00-13Approving a non-exclusive lease between the Borough of Tarentum and the Highlands Hornet Youth Organization, Inc.
00-14Entering a contract with PennDOT for maintenance agreement for grass cutting and salting.
00-15Entering into an agreement with the District Attorney of Allegheny County.
00-16Establishing fees for the sale of bulk water to Hall’s Servicing, private pools and other third parties.
00-17Authorizing the execution of the Pennsylvania drug education/law enforcement grant program for the school year 2000 – 2001.
00-18Requesting a grant and designating an official to perform the required duties between the applicant and the Department of Economic Development.
00-19Requesting permission to participate in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania cooperative purchasing program.
00-20Police Pension Plan Contribution
00-21Police Pension Plan Contribution
01-01Police Pension Plan (COLA & Service Increment)
01-02Appointment to Vacancy Board (Mike Davidek)
01-03Police Pension Plan (Designated Official)
01-04Setting the amount and method for fees for services rendered by the Borough, its employees and tax collector for various services performed for the citizens, rate payers and other interested parties on a day to day basis, which resolution amends resolution 00-05.
01-05Police Pension Plan (Designated Official)
01-06Clerical error-no resolution.
01-07Amending rules and regulations for the Borough of Tarentum Civil Service Commission.
01-08Amending paragraph 12 of Ordinance 96-03, the employees’ customer service and procedures manual.
01-09CDBG application/demolition- slums and blight.
01-10Setting the amount and method for fees for services rendered by the Borough, its employees and tax collector for various services performed for the citizens, rate payers and other interested parties on a day to day basis, which Resolution amends Resolution 00-05.
01-11Establishing a policy to enforce the provision of the Pennsylvania crimes code entitled “procedure following arrest without warrant – summary cases.”
01-12Authorizing and approving fees to cover costs and expenses for certain hearings.
01-13Appointing the President of Council to be Chief Administrative Officer of Borough employee pension plans.
02-01Reappoint Mike Davidek to the vacancy board for the year 2002.
02-02Eliminates member contributions into the police pension fund for the period of January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002.
02-03Police Pension Plan (Designated Official)
02-04Requesting a CDBG grant for three water projects and one recreation project from the Department of Economic Development.
02-05Pennsylvania environmental council rivers planning grant.
02-06Authorizing grant application for Riverview Park.
03-01Reappoint Mike Davidek to the vacancy board for the year 2003.
03-02Recognizing and providing for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requirements for the inspection and copying of records, 65 P.s. Section 66.1 et seq., known as the Right to Know Law.
03-03Authorizing the Borough to apply a tax, utility, or other refund due to a property owner(s) for one real property to a Borough debt or lien on another parcel of real property belonging to the same property owner(s).
03-04Setting fees for inspection by the code enforcement officer for residential, business, and industrial buildings.
03-05Adopts a schedule of sewer right, rents, and charges.
03-06Honoring American troops on active duty.
03-07Requiring that all residential electric meters be placed outside the home to facilitate reading of the meters.
03-08Maintenance of employees’ pension, annuity, insurance and benefit fund or funds, which authorize the purchase of life insurance by the pension plan to prevent the depletion of pension plan assets due to the catastrophic cost to the plan resulting from a police officer’s being killed in service.
03-09Clerical error – no resolution.
03-10Police Pension Plan (Designated Official)
03-11Expressing the Borough’s interest in participating in a regional tax claim bureau and requesting that the state legislators sponsor legislation for the creation of a regional tax claim bureau for the Allegheny County/Greater Pittsburgh area.
03-12In support of the Keystone Downs development situated in the Townships of Fawn and Harrison.
04-01Reappoint Mike Davidek to the vacancy board for the year 2003.
04-02Police Pension Plan (COLA)
04-03Police Pension Plan Contribution
04-04Promulgating guidelines to be followed by a police officer when making a warrantless arrest.
04-05Authorizing and approving a new building inspector fee schedule.
04-06Supporting a petition of the registered electors of the Borough of Tarentum to consolidate election districts.
04-07Supporting a petition to reduce number of ward council members in the Borough of Tarentum to two for each ward and one council member elected at large.
04-08Clerical error – no resolution.
04-09Authorizing tax and revenue anticipation notes.
05-02Adopting revised limits for the operation of the Upper Allegheny Joint Sanitary Authority pretreatment program.
05-03Proposal of the elimination of the CDBG program in fiscal year 2006
05-04Police Pension Plan (Designated Official)
05-05Fees and the amounts tendered to its employees and tax collector for various services performed, amending Resolution 01-10.
05-06Eliminating the charge for the installation or the changing of water meters of consumers within the Borough of Tarentum.
05-07Authorizes the participation in the PA Capital City (PACC) automotive and equipment contract with US Municipal Supply.
05-08Authorizing manager to execute all required forms and documents for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance for the hazard mitigation grant program.
05-09Police Pension Plan Contribution
06-01Reappoint Mike Davidek to the vacancy board for the year 2006.
06-02N/A
06-03Appointment of Council Person (Joseph Davidek)
06-04Declaring its intent to follow the schedules and procedures for disposition of record as set forth in the municipal records manual approved on July 16, 1993.
06-05Eliminates additional costs of living adjustments made payable to Robert Sader.
06-06Police Pension Plan (Widow Payments)
06-07Confirms Resolution 01-01 which resolution acknowledges certain cost of living adjustments hereinafter “COLA” for certain employees who had been retired prior to 1999.
06-08Police Pension Plan Contribution
06-09Supporting increased CDBG program funding.
06-10Designation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) for all incident management
06-11Requesting a grant between the applicant and the department of economic development.
06-12Demolition slums and blight resolution.
06-13Establishing fees for certain police department services.
06-14Opposing statewide cable franchising legislation in Pennsylvania.
07-01Appointment to Vacancy Board (Charles Blackburn)
07-02Obtaining a land use planning and technical assistance program.
07-03Rescinded RE: COLA for Naviglia and Richards replaced 07-06.
07-04Prohibits parking on certain streets or side streets during special events within the Borough.
07-05Adoption of the Allegheny County hazard vulnerability assessment and mitigation plan
07-06Confirms a cost of living adjustments for Margaret Naviglia and Jeanne Richards.
07-07Approving the transfer of restaurant liquor license No. R-12477 into the Borough of Tarentum.
07-08Police Pension Plan Contribution
07-09CDBG application
07-10CDBG application
07-11CDBG application
07-12CDBG application
07-13CDBG application
07-14CDBG application
07-15Demolition slums and blight resolution.
07-16Authorizing issuance of individual procurement cards.
07-17William Rossey signature.
07-18Recognizing the Tarentum citizens for recreation.
07-19Encouraging attendance by council members to public meetings.
07-20Acknowledging and accepting the redevelopment authority of Allegheny County “Allegheny Together” support initiative.
07-21Approving the transfer of restaurant liquor license No. R-19920 into the Borough of Tarentum.
08-01Transfer of parcels in the township of east deer to the upper Allegheny joint sanitary authority.
08-02Police Pension Plan (COLA)
08-03Police Pension Plan (Adjustments)
08-04Declare Tuesday, May 20, 2008 as “Esther Miscosky Day” in the Borough of Tarentum.
08-05Changing the name of Adams Street to James E. Wolfe Street.
08-06Liquor license transfer by CAS-SUP, Ltd. To 201 E 5th Avenue, Tarentum, PA 15084, pursuant to Act 141 of 2009.
08-07Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County Vacant Property Program Participation
08-08Application for funds with the Allegheny County Economic Development
08-09Demolition slums and blight resolution.
08-10Congratulating the Borough of Freeport on its 175th Anniversary.
08-11Setting the amount and method for fees for services rendered by the Borough, its employees and tax collector which amends Resolution 01-04.
08-12Increasing the indebtedness by issue of a general obligation in the amount not to exceed $46,477.76 to purchase two police vehicles
08-13Encouraging attendance by Council members to public meetings.
09-01Congratulating the City of Lower Burrell on its 50th Anniversary.
09-02Application for funds with the Allegheny County economic development community infrastructure and tourism board (ACED CITB).
09-03Application for funds with the Allegheny County economic development community infrastructure and tourism board (ACED CITB).
09-04Agreement using dotGRANTS on-line reporting system to file the required liquid fuels forms annually
09-05Authorizing and approving fees to cover costs and expenses for certain hearings.
09-06Signatory for the PennDOT roadside planting maintenance contract.
09-07Tarentum citizens for recreation small games of chance
09-08Adopting the Tarentum Borough employee guide.
09-09Demolition slums and blight resolution.
09-10Concurring Resolution Allegheny County Dept of Economic Development Grant
09-11Concurring Resolution Allegheny County Dept of Economic Development Grant
09-14Application for funds with the Community Infrastructure and Tourism Board (CITB).
09-15Application for funds with the Community Infrastructure and Tourism Board (CITB).
09-16Adopt an updated Comprehensive Plan.
09-17Approving the administrative consent order filed at Docket No. CEA-03-3007-0333.
09-18Certifying that said municipality is willing to participate in an energy audit.
09-19Assigns the address of 311 East Sixth Avenue for lot and block No. 1223-L-57.
10-01Vacant Property Recovery Program (1223-R-00047)
10-02Congratulating Arden H. Verner and Verner’s Paint Center for Celebrating their 60th Anniversary.
10-03Congratulating Carl Garrett & Son, Inc. for celebrating their 50th Anniversary.
10-04Application for funds with the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC).
10-04 AParticipation in the Allegheny County “Allegheny Together” downtown revitalization program
10-05Application for funds with the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC).
10-05 ACommercial revitalization – Planning Commission Resolution
10-05 CCommercial revitalization – Planning Commission Resolution – Attachment C
10-05 DCommercial revitalization – Planning Commission Resolution – Attachment D
10-06Application for funds with the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC).
10-06 AApplication for funds with the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC).
10-06 BPolice Pension Plan Contribution
10-072010 snow assistance
10-07 APennDOT maintenance agreement resolution.
10-08Recognizing Dr. Nathaniel S. Landerman, M.C., P.C. for his 27 years of practice in Tarentum Borough and his 55 years of practice to our region.
10-09Recognizing Helen Goetz Wheatman in celebrating her 100th birthday on October 10, 2010.
10-10Application for permit to install and operate flashing warning devices
10-11Application for permit to install and operate flashing warning devices
10-12Certification that said municipality wishes to continue its participation in the Allegheny County “Allegheny Together” downtown revitalization program.
10-13Assessing a five dollar ($5.00) a month surcharge on each water account to fund a Federal Environmental Protection Agency mandated combined sewer monitoring.
11-01Approving the contract agreement with the County of Allegheny regarding the Bull Creek flood control wall.
11-02Police Pension Plan Contribution
11-03Requesting a statewide property tax reassessment moratorium
11-04Opposing the proposed 2012 budget cut funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
11-05Authorizing the filing of an application for funds with the municipal government efficiency services grant program.
11-06Recognizing the Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society as a civic and/or service association under the local options small games of chance Act, as amended.
11-07Creating tobacco-free zones at local parks and playgrounds.
11-08Certifying that said municipality is willing to participate in the energy conservation measure (ECM)
11-09Authorizing the filing of an application for grant funds.
11-10Authorizing the filing of an application for grant funds.
11-11Authorizing the filing of an application for funds with the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC).
11-12Authorizing participation in merchant service program.
11-14Declaration of official intent to lease fixed base radio automatic water and electric meter reading system and infrastructure installation.
11-15Vacant Property Recovery Program (1223-K-128, 114 West 8th Avenue)
11-16Authorizing the filing of an application for grant funds.
11-17Authorizing the filing of an application for grant funds.
11-18Vacant Property Recovery Program (1223-L-209, 308 East 8th Avenue)
11-19Adding costs for temporary rubber insulation on primary and secondary wiring to section 12.1 of Ordinance 96-03.
12-01Adopting the Allegheny County 2011 hazard mitigation plan.
12-02Vacant Property Recovery Program (1223-G-132, 916 Dickey Street)
12-03Police Pension Plan Contribution
12-04Approving equipment lease-purchase agreement and to authorize the execution of documents related thereto.
12-05Urging the Pennsylvania general assembly to modernize the State Prevailing Wage Act (Act 442 of 1961).
13-01Creating a tree stewardship committee.
13-02Authorizing the filing of an application for grant funds.
13-03Authorizing the filing of an application for grant funds.
13-04Declaring the week of April 15-19, 2013 as “Local Government Week.”
13-05Relative to the procurement of professional services for the municipal pension system(s) sponsored by the Borough based on the requirements of Act 44 of 2009.
13-06Authorizing participation in merchant service program
13-07Police Pension Plan Contribution
13-08Vacant Property Recovery Program (1223-I-00203)
13-09Vacant Property Recovery Program (1223-K-154, 105-107 W 9th Avenue)
13-10Amending the rate charged by the Borough for pole attachment agreements.
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14-02
14-03
14-04Approving the proposed subdivision plan dated December 11, 2013 regarding the subdivision of the Tarentum Train Station lot and block No. 1223-M-315.
14-05Approving an agility agreement with the PA Department of Transportation and the Borough of Tarentum.
14-06Declaring the week of April 14-18, 2014 as “Local Government Week.”
14-07Vacant Property Recovery Program (1223-D-00334, 1012 Coe Street)
14-08Supporting increased 2015 CDBG program funding.
14-09Approving the participation in the Allegheny County CDBG and HOME programs for the years of 2015, 2016 and 2017.
14-10Supporting Senate Bill #1272 enabling all municipal police to use the same motor vehicle speed timing equipment as the PA State Police.
14-11Vacant Property Recovery Program (1223-H-00138)
14-12Opposing the expansion of federal control under the Clean Water Act.
14-13Approving the contract agreement with the County of Allegheny regarding the Bull Creek flood control wall.
14-14Authorizing and approving building inspection and permit fees.
14-15N/A
14-16Annual fees charged for amusement devices, effective January 1, 2015.
14-17Approving PennDOT reimbursement and maintenance agreement for construction of ADA compliant pedestrian facilities.
15-01
15-02Encouraging the payment of property taxes and borough utilities by elected borough officials.
15-03Authorizing the Borough Manager to request/obtain future grants for and in the Borough’s best interest.
15-04Authorizing the Borough of Tarentum to request a $105,000 MTF grant for the Corbet Street realignment project.
15-05Police Pension Plan Contribution
16-01Vacant Property Recovery Program (1223-M-00174)
16-02Adopting the Allegheny County 2015 hazard mitigation plan.
16-03Police Pension Plan Contribution
16-04Sale and disposal of a 1995 GMC Truck.
16-05Sale and disposal of a 2012 Haulmark trailer.
16-07Acknowledging the appointment of vacancies in the office of Borough Councilpersons.
16-08Police Pension Plan Contribution
16-09Allowing for curbside loading and unloading of delivery vehicles for Family Dollar.
17-01Increasing the service fees for electrical services provided by the Tarentum Power Company.
17-02Vacant Property Recovery Program (1223-A-177)
17-03Requesting a grant with the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County for demolition of blighted properties.
17-04Enter in to a loan agreement and appointing the Borough Manager to execute any documents on behalf of the Borough.
17-05Concurring Resolution for Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (Dreshar)
17-05ABillboard Permit Fees
17-06Approving the sale of lot and block No. 1223-P-153, 136 West 7th Avenue, to Tarentum Investments, LLC, for the purchase price of $1,500.
17-07Defending the Borough’s electrical system in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
17-08Approving the sale of properties on West 7th Avenue
17-09Vacant Property Recovery Program (1224-E-309)
17-10Setting forth a policy on compensatory time for non-union salaried employees.
17-12Naming Alice Drisko as Borough Open Records Officer.
17-13Authorizing PennDOT reimbursement.
17-13(A)Lien Fees
17-14Sanitation Rates
17-15Business Privilege Tax/Fees
17-16Water Rates (5/8” lines)
18-01Council Vacancy Appointment
18-02Vacant Property Recovery Program
18-03Grant Application Larusse Water Line Replacement
18-04Grant Application W 8th Water Line Replacement
18-05Concurring Resolution for Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County
18-06Concurring Resolution for Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County
18-07Street Opening Permit Fees
18-08Designation of Local Government Week
18-09Civil Service Rules
18-10Concurring Resolution for Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (GEDF 2018)
18-11Grant Application for Dek Hockey
18-12Comprehensive Plan Joint Resolution
18-13Civil Service Fees
18-14Vacant Property Recovery Program
18-15Police Pension Plan Contribution
18-16KOZ Application
18-17Concurring Resolution for CDBG 2019 (Water Valve Phase IV)
18-18Concurring Resolution for Keystone Communities Grant (Dreshar Phase I)
18-19Concurring Resolution for Keystone Communities Grant (Police Computers)
18-20Concurring Resolution for Keystone Communities Grant (Park Phasing Project)
18-21Concurring Resolution for Keystone Communities Grant (Police Vehicle)
18-22Accepting Changes to PMEA
18-23Tax Anticipation Note
18-24Borough Fee Schedule
18-25Occupancy Permit Fee Schedule
18-26EPA Fee Reallocation
18-272019 Operating Budget
19-01Council Vacancy Appointment
19-02Delinquent Taxpayer Publication
19-03Disposition Resolution
19-04Concurring Resolution for Keystone Communities Grant (Dreshar Phase II)
19-05Concurring Resolution RAAC (CITF) (E 9th)
19-06Dock Lease Fees
19-07Concurring Resolution for Keystone Communities Grant (E 6th Landscaping)
19-08PennDOT Comprehensive Maintenance Agreement
19-09Live Well Allegheny
19-10PennDOT Agility Agreement
19-11Part Time Police Pay Rates
19-12Grant Application Tarentum Dek Hockey Program
19-13UAJSA Incorporation
19-14Police Pension Plan Contribution (2019)
19-15Concurring Resolution RAAC (GEDF) (E 7th Avenue)
19-16Concurring Resolution CDBG 2020 (Water Valve Phase V)
19-17Concurring Resolution CDBG 2019 (Demolition)
19-18Police Pension Plan Contribution (2020)
19-19Vacant Property Recovery Program (1223-K-186)
19-20USDA Grant (Finance and Billing Software)
19-21Sale of Personal Property
19-22Pole Attachment Agreement Fees