Octubre 22, 2024
BUCKS COUNTY − Octubre 22, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tina Davis (D-140) announced today $1,485,000 in state funds for two projects at area schools, as well as $435,000 for affordable housing development in Bristol Township.
Bristol Borough will receive $485,000 to resurface the track at Bristol Borough Junior/Senior High School. Located at the school, the track will also be accessible to the community for everyday use.
Bucks County Technical High School, via Bucks County Redevelopment Authority, will receive $1,000,000 for structural improvements to the campus, including repaving, roof upgrades, facade and exterior brick repairs, and internal improvements to classrooms and technical workspaces.
“Investments in our schools are investments in our students, teachers and overall communities,” said Senator Santarsiero. “Both of these projects will make worthwhile investments in our school facilities while improving the experience for students.”
“Funding local redevelopment projects, such as the capital improvements at Bucks County Technical High School and enhancements to the track at Bristol Borough Junior/Senior High School, is crucial for nurturing educational excellence and promoting community pride,” said Rep. Davis. “These investments not only provide students with better facilities but also strengthen the fabric of our neighborhoods, fostering growth and engagement for years to come.”
“Bucks County Technical High School is extremely grateful to have received the $1 million LSA grant from the DCED,” said Hank DeGeorge, Administrative Director of Bucks County Technical High School. “This funding will allow us to continue with our 3-year ‘Warm, Safe, and Dry’ project, which is focused on improving the safety and infrastructure of our campus. The funds are earmarked but not limited to milling and replacing our parking lot and all paved areas. This investment ensures that our students continue learning in a secure and well-maintained environment, supporting their education and future success.”
The affordable housing project, sponsored by the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, will remediate blighted properties in Bristol Township and redevelop them into affordable housing. This funding is part of a larger countywide allocation to develop affordable housing.
“Affordable housing is a critical need in our area and the partnership between the RDA and Habitat for Humanity will help meet this need,” said Senator Santarsiero.
Rep. Davis added, “Addressing affordable housing is a top priority for me, and this state grant for Habitat for Humanity is a crucial part of that effort. By transforming blighted properties into homes, we’re not just providing shelter; we’re investing in a brighter future for our community and making housing more attainable for all.”
Administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Local Share Account (LSA)- Statewide program allocates gaming revenue through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the Commonwealth.
Additional information about the Local Share Account- Statewide program can be found on the DCED website.
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Octubre 22, 2024
BUCKS COUNTY − Octubre 22, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representative Shelby Labs (R-142) announced today $209,352 in state funding to benefit the Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company.
The funding, awarded to the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority, will be used to purchase three pick-up vehicles for the fire company to replace its aging fleet. The new vehicles will be able to perform high water rescues, carry more lifesaving gear and equipment and will have better fuel economy.
“Our volunteer firefighters put themselves on the front lines every day to keep our community safe,” said Senator Santarsiero. “The new equipment will improve reliability and better enable these heroic volunteers to provide critical assistance in times of crisis.”
“It is crucial that we continue to support funding for our first responders as they step up every day to serve our community,” said Rep. Labs. “This funding will allow the Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company to acquire the equipment necessary to meet the needs of our community and continue to provide these vital services.”
Administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Local Share Account (LSA)- Statewide program allocates gaming revenue through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the Commonwealth.
Additional information about the Local Share Account- Statewide program can be found on the DCED website.
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Octubre 22, 2024
BUCKS COUNTY − Octubre 22, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Jim Prokopiak (D-143) announced today $2,391,876 in state funds for three school improvement projects in the 10th Senate Districts.
The awards are as follows:
- Morrisville Municipal Authority: $1,000,000 for phase two of a wastewater treatment facility,
- Falls Township Fire Company No 1 (via Bucks County Redevelopment Authority): $700,000 for a new tandem aerial truck,
- Falls Township Authority (TOFA): $250,000 to complete the replacement of water meters in Falls Township,
- Morrisville Borough: $191,876 for public works vehicles, and
- Tullytown Borough: $250,000 for intersection, roadway and sidewalk improvements.
“Investments in our public safety and public works improve the daily life of our residents,” said Senator Santarsiero. “Each of these projects will work behind the scenes to benefit community members– saving money for households, keeping our roadways safe and helping with emergency response efforts.”
“Investing in local redevelopment projects in Falls Township, Morrisville, and Tullytown not only revitalizes our communities but also fosters economic growth, enhances public safety, and improves quality of life for all residents,” said Rep. Prokopiak. “By prioritizing funding for these initiatives, we build a stronger, more resilient future for our neighborhoods.”
The Morrisville Municipal Authority wastewater treatment facility project, currently in phase one, will bring the design phase up to ninety percent completion.
Falls Township Fire Company No. 1 will benefit from a new ladder truck that will improve rescues from balconies and windows in the densely populated township. The truck will include two 35-foot ground ladders, two 28-foot ground ladders, a 24-foot ground ladder, two 20-foot roof ladders, and a 16-foot roof ladder.
Michael McClellan II, President of The Falls Township Fire Company expressed the following, “The Falls Township Fire Company is grateful for the efforts of Senator Santarsiero and Representative Prokopiak , along with Jeff Darwak, Executive Director of the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority, and his staff, to work with us to secure critical funding for our new ladder truck, which is part of our strategic plan to better serve the residents of Falls Twp., and the communities of our Lower Bucks Mutual Aid partners.”
The funding for TOFA will be used replace 7,296 outdated water meters throughout the township.
Morrisville Borough will use its funding to purchase two new public works vehicles, equipped for winter maintenance, to replace the borough’s small, aging fleet.
Tullytown Borough will allocate the funding to the repaving of Main Street, as well as curb, sidewalk, and intersection improvements in the borough.
Administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Local Share Account (LSA)- Statewide program allocates gaming revenue through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the Commonwealth.
Additional information about the Local Share Account- Statewide program can be found on the DCED website.
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