El senador Santarsiero y el representante Davis consiguen 2 millones de dólares para el proyecto de reurbanización de un almacén en el municipio de Bristol 

BUCKS COUNTY  Noviembre 21, 2022 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Tina Davis (D-141) announced $2 million in state funds from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) will go to a redevelopment project in Bristol Township, transforming a warehouse space and creating both short-term construction jobs and permanent jobs in the area.

“This warehouse redevelopment project would be a welcome addition to Bristol Pike and the township, creating jobs for the construction phase and permanent jobs upon completion,” said Senator Santarsiero.  “I’d like to thank Governor Wolf for supporting my request to dedicate RACP funds for this project, which will help grow Bristol Township’s local economy.”

“These state funds will help support the ongoing revitalization of manufacturing industries in the area through the redevelopment of an industrial and logistics warehouse,” Rep. Davis said. “I thank Gov. Tom Wolf for allocating these RACP funds to this project which will create new jobs and support industry, energizing Lower Bucks’ economy.”

The current property holds a low-occupancy hotel located at 6201 Bristol Pike.  The property has been rezoned as Heavy Manufacturing, paving the way for the redevelopment. The project will include demolition of the current structure and construction of a 130,000 SF industrial and logistics warehouse that will include the addition of private water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure.

“We are ecstatic that Governor Wolf has chosen this project for RACP investment and are grateful to Senator Santarsiero and Representative Davis for everything they have done to make this project a reality.  This investment will help return this property to a productive and positive use, generating jobs and tax revenues to benefit the community” said Mike S. Callahan, VP of Acquisitions and Development for Benchmark Real Estate and Benchmark Construction.

El RACP es un programa de subvenciones de la Commonwealth administrado por la Oficina de Presupuestos para la adquisición y construcción de proyectos regionales de mejora económica, cultural, cívica, recreativa e histórica. Los proyectos RACP tienen un impacto regional o multijurisdiccional y generan aumentos sustanciales o mantienen los niveles actuales de empleo, ingresos fiscales u otras medidas de actividad económica. Los proyectos RACP son proyectos financiados por el Estado que no pueden obtener financiación primaria a través de otros programas estatales. 

Para obtener más información sobre los proyectos y subvenciones del RACP, visite el sitio web de la Oficina Presupuestaria de Pensilvania. 

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El senador Santarsiero y el representante Galloway consiguen un millón de dólares para la renovación de la compañía de bomberos de Falls Township

BUCKS COUNTY – Octubre 26, 2022 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative John Galloway (D-140) announced $1 million in state funds from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) for the renovation of Falls Township Fire Company No. 1.

“I’d like to thank Governor Wolf for supporting my request to dedicate RACP funds for the Falls Township Fire Company No, 1 project, which will provide the fire company with an improved facility to better serve the residents of Falls Township in emergencies,” said Sen. Santarsiero.  “I am incredibly grateful for the time and service of the volunteer firefighters who serve our community, and I enthusiastically supported the fire company’s application to ensure the company has an upgraded space.”

The project will include a large-scale renovation of the existing firehouse, originally constructed in 1958.  The funds will be used to help with demolition, the renovation of the existing structure, the construction of an addition to the building and a new building façade. Improvements will include areas for apparatus bays, administration space and storage, along with upgrading sleeping areas, showers, workout areas for physical fitness, radio communications, technology upgrades, training room and kitchen and day room area improvements, which are essential to attract and retain members now and into the future.

“Our firefighters put their lives on the line for our community on a daily basis, but for too long in Falls Township they have not had an adequate facility to work from,” said Rep. John Galloway.  “I’m pleased these funds will be used to upgrade the existing firehouse and add a new addition to the property, which will make it easier for the firefighters to do serve the community.”

“As we move towards our 100th year of operation, the current firehouse needs updating,” said Falls Township Fire Company President Michael McClellan Jr. “In order to serve Falls Township, investments are needed to update our facility with the modern amenities required to provide Fire Protection in the 21st Century. The upgrades will benefit our greatest assets, our members. Falls Township and the areas we respond to with our Lower Bucks Mutual Aid Partners, will benefit exponentially with the investment made by this grant.”

El RACP es un programa de subvenciones de la Commonwealth administrado por la Oficina de Presupuestos para la adquisición y construcción de proyectos regionales de mejora económica, cultural, cívica, recreativa e histórica. Los proyectos RACP tienen un impacto regional o multijurisdiccional y generan aumentos sustanciales o mantienen los niveles actuales de empleo, ingresos fiscales u otras medidas de actividad económica. Los proyectos RACP son proyectos financiados por el Estado que no pueden obtener financiación primaria a través de otros programas estatales. 

To learn more about RACP projects and grants, visit the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget website

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El senador Santarsiero consigue un millón de dólares para el centro recreativo de Doylestown 

CONDADO DE BUCKS- 22 de junio 2022 - El senador estatal Steve Santarsiero (D-10) anunció $ 1 millón en fondos estatales que ha asegurado desde el Programa de Asistencia de Capital de Reurbanización (RACP) para el Centro de Recreación Comunitaria del Municipio de Doylestown.

"Me gustaría dar las gracias al gobernador Wolf por apoyar mi solicitud de dedicar fondos RACP para el proyecto del Centro de Recreación Comunitaria del municipio de Doylestown, que proporcionará un lugar para que los residentes y grupos comunitarios se reúnan y ofrecerá una variedad de programas para mantener a las personas de todas las edades físicamente en forma y activas", dijo el senador Santarsiero. "El centro comunitario no sólo beneficiará a los residentes del municipio de Doylestown, sino a toda la región central de Bucks".

El proyecto incluirá la construcción de un centro recreativo comunitario público de usos múltiples en el campus municipal del municipio de Doylestown. El centro recreativo también incluirá un gimnasio cubierto multifuncional y aulas.

"Estoy muy emocionada por el municipio y muy agradecida por los esfuerzos del senador Santarsiero", dijo la supervisora del municipio de Doylestown, Barbara Lyons. "El centro comunitario servirá no sólo al municipio de Doylestown, sino a toda la comunidad de Bucks central. Creemos en Doylestown Township que un sistema de parques y recreación abundante resulta en una comunidad abundante y más saludable en general."

La supervisora del municipio de Doylestown, Jennifer Herring, también expresó su entusiasmo por la financiación: "El municipio de Doylestown se enorgullece de ofrecer un servicio excelente a nuestra comunidad. Con el millón de dólares de subvención RACP financiación que recibiremos a través del apoyo del senador Santarsiero y el duro trabajo de nuestro personal, vamos a ser capaces de financiar nuestro Doylestown Township Community Center más. Este centro comunitario albergará programas diseñados para mejorar la vida de personas de todas las edades con eventos deportivos, oportunidades educativas y entretenimiento."

El RACP es un programa de subvenciones de la Commonwealth administrado por la Oficina de Presupuestos para la adquisición y construcción de proyectos regionales de mejora económica, cultural, cívica, recreativa e histórica. Los proyectos RACP tienen un impacto regional o multijurisdiccional y generan aumentos sustanciales o mantienen los niveles actuales de empleo, ingresos fiscales u otras medidas de actividad económica. Los proyectos RACP son proyectos financiados por el Estado que no pueden obtener financiación primaria a través de otros programas estatales. 

Para obtener más información sobre los proyectos y subvenciones del RACP, visite el sitio web de la Oficina Presupuestaria de Pensilvania. 

 

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Senator Santarsiero Secures Nearly $2 Million for Local Investments in Science & Technology

BUCKS COUNTY – Abril 22, 2022 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced nearly $2 million in state funds he has secured from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) for two investments in science and medical technology to improve lives and grow our regional economy.

The awards are as follows:

  • Thrombolex, Inc.: $1,200,000
  • Bucks County Biotechnology Center: $722,500

“I’d like to thank Governor Wolf for supporting my request to dedicate RACP funds for these key investments to improve science and health outcomes,” said Sen. Santarsiero.  “These projects will help our region continue to grow as a leader in biotechnology and scientific research.”

Thrombolex, Inc., located in New Britain Borough, will use the $1,200,000 state investment to build out a warehouse facility to expand the manufacturing capabilities of the company.  Founded in 2016, Thrombolex, Inc. is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and distribution of endovascular catheters used in interventional procedures.

“When I talk time and again about the potential we have in Bucks County to create a biotechnology corridor, I am talking about companies like Thrombolex who are on the cutting edge of discovery and development with a medical device to help save the lives of individuals with blood clots,” said Sen. Santarsiero.  “This investment will help grow and expand Thrombolex’s capacity, while creating jobs right here in New Britain Borough.”

“Receiving this generous grant from the Commonwealth will enable Thrombolex to expand manufacturing so as to meet the anticipated demand for our medical device, the Bashir Endovascular Catheter,” said Marvin Woodall, Thrombolex CEO.  “This catheter platform creates a channel for immediate blood flow through a blood clot to allow for precise and targeted delivery of clot busting drugs (thrombolytics) directly to the clot. Pulmonary Embolism is the third leading cause of cardiac death.  With this funding, we can now proceed with plans to meet the demand for our life saving devices. We are most appreciative of Senator Santarsiero’s support.”

The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center (PABC) is a life sciences incubator in Buckingham Township dedicated to advancing biotechnology in Bucks County and the region by maximizing synergies between nonprofit scientists and their commercial colleagues and launching new ideas and discoveries.  The $722,500 will be used to build multiuser labs and teaching facilities in a newly constructed building.

“The continued growth and development of the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center is attracting new and established companies to our region, putting people to work and helping build Bucks County as a biotech corridor,” Sen. Santarsiero said of the funds for the Biotech Center.

Timothy M. Block, president and founder of the PABC, said. “Sen. Santarsiero has been a great advocate for the Center and this further vote of confidence in us is very extremely encouraging. This support will allow the PABC to further expand our state-of-the-art research facilities for entrepreneurs from our area, to keep generating lifesaving innovations and, of course, to create new jobs. It also will help us continue to teach young people about science, research and entrepreneurship. The PABC is a world-class research center and this kind of support will allow us to maintain the momentum we’ve built in recent years.”

El RACP es un programa de subvenciones de la Commonwealth administrado por la Oficina de Presupuestos para la adquisición y construcción de proyectos regionales de mejora económica, cultural, cívica, recreativa e histórica. Los proyectos RACP tienen un impacto regional o multijurisdiccional y generan aumentos sustanciales o mantienen los niveles actuales de empleo, ingresos fiscales u otras medidas de actividad económica. Los proyectos RACP son proyectos financiados por el Estado que no pueden obtener financiación primaria a través de otros programas estatales. 

Para obtener más información sobre los proyectos y subvenciones del RACP, visite el sitio web de la Oficina Presupuestaria de Pensilvania. 

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Senator Santarsiero, Representative Staats Announce RACP Grant for Pennridge Development Enterprises, Inc.

PERKASIE − Agosto 1, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and state Representative Craig Staats (R-145) announced the award of a $2,000,000 state grant for Pennridge Development Enterprises, Inc., to benefit the Pennridge Airport Business Park in East Rockhill Township and Perkasie Borough. This grant was awarded through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), a Commonwealth grant program administered by the Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects.

The Pennridge Airport Business Park is one of the few Class A industrial park projects remaining in Bucks County in the I-95, I-78, and Pennsylvania Turnpike corridor. This grant will allow three undeveloped parcels on 89 acres to be developed in one of the three phases required to complete the project. The first phase will consist of all the infrastructure improvements for the Park, including major utilities and roadway improvements and construction of two new buildings on site.

“The economic stimulus this project will provide East Rockhill Township and Perkasie Borough will be far reaching and long lasting,” Sen. Santarsiero said. “This grant will create an estimated 2,700 new jobs and bring countless opportunities for growth in the surrounding communities.”

“I am pleased to learn that Pennridge Development has been approved for this generous state grant and I am excited about what it will mean to our district and its residents,” said Rep. Staats.  “The $2 million in RACP funding awarded for the Pennridge Airport Business Park project will provide substantial economic benefits to our area for many years to come through the businesses it will attract, the commerce that will occur and the many jobs it will create.”

“On behalf of Pennridge Development Enterprises Inc., I would like to thank Governor Wolf, Senator Santarsiero, and Representative Staats for their support of the Pennridge Airport Business Park through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program,” said Robert Brink, President of Pennridge Development Enterprises, Inc. “The Pennridge Airport Business Park, at full build out, is expected to consist of over 700,000 sq. ft. of Industrial Manufacturing space that will generate approximately $500M in total direct, indirect, and induced economic impact to the Commonwealth annually while supporting an estimated 2,700 jobs and $5.7M in annual tax revenue. We are grateful that the Pennsylvania State leadership recognize the value of this development and the positive economic impact it will have in Upper Bucks County and surrounding areas.”

RACP projects are authorized in the Redevelopment Assistance section of a Capital Budget Itemization Act, have a regional or multi-jurisdictional impact, and generate substantial increases or maintain current levels of employment, tax revenues, or other measures of economic activity. RACP projects are state-funded projects that cannot obtain primary funding under other state programs. 

To learn more about RACP projects and grants, visit the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget website.

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Senators Santarsiero and Tomlinson, Representatives Ullman and Galloway Announce RACP Grant for YMCA of Bucks County

DOYLESTOWN − Agosto 1, 2019 − State Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Robert Tomlinson (R-6), with state Representatives Wendy Ullman (D-143) and John Galloway (D-140), announced the award of a $2,000,000 state grant for the YMCA of Bucks County through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), a Commonwealth grant program administered by the Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects. The project includes two capital renovations in Doylestown and Fairless Hills.

The Doylestown YMCA branch construction project is a 25,000 square foot expansion that will include a universal locker room with private showers and changing areas for adults with special needs, families with young children and others who require more privacy, and a wellness center expansion and program space that will accommodate donor-supported wellness programs for veterans, cancer patients, pre-diabetics, young people, and more.

The Fairless Hills YMCA branch construction project is a 48,000 square foot complete renovation that will redesign the existing facility including a swimming pool, gymnasium, welcome center, group exercise studios, classrooms, wellness center, and administrative offices.

“I supported the RACP grant request because the YMCA of Bucks County provides residents across our community the ability to grow as individuals and develop lasting connections with their neighbors. I’m especially proud to have the Doylestown YMCA within my district,” Sen. Santarsiero said. “This grant will allow the Doylestown and Fairless Hills facilities to expand upon the exceptional services our community has come to expect from Bucks YMCA staff and volunteers. The YMCA of Bucks truly benefits all residents of Bucks County. That is why I will continue to work closely with my Bucks County colleagues in the state House and Senate – who joined me in supporting the grant for this important project – in discovering other opportunities to support the YMCA of Bucks County.”

“Thank you, Governor Wolf, for releasing these funds to support the development of a beloved community center, the YMCA of Bucks County,” Rep. Wendy Ullman said. “The YMCA provides valuable services to our local community. Helping the YMCA expand its services will ensure the organization can continue its important work.”

“The Fairless Hills YMCA is one of the most respected institutions in Bucks County,” Rep. Galloway said. “This grant will be a tremendous boost to the critically important work being done on behalf of our community.”  

“We are so grateful to Governor Tom Wolf, Senators Tomlinson and Santarsiero, and State Representatives from throughout Bucks County for their support,” said Zane Moore, President/CEO of YMCA of Bucks County. “This grant will enable our Y to complete significant capital renovations ensuring we can continue to positively impact the health and wellness of our community and provide programs that benefit special populations.”

RACP projects are authorized in the Redevelopment Assistance section of a Capital Budget Itemization Act, have a regional or multi-jurisdictional impact, and generate substantial increases or maintain current levels of employment, tax revenues, or other measures of economic activity. RACP projects are state-funded projects that cannot obtain primary funding under other state programs. 

To learn more about RACP projects and grants, visit the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget website.

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