News Winter 2018 2017
No Tax Increase In 2018 Budget The Lower Providence Township Board of Supervisors adopted a 2018 budget that holds the line on real estate taxes. For 2018, the Township tax rate will remain at 1.767 mills. The average homeowner assessed at $167,886 would continue to pay $296.66 in real estate taxes to Lower Providence Township. The $10,543,523 General Operating budget is balanced without utilizing any Fund Balance Reserves. Permit fees and other revenue increases helped balance the budget thanks to significant land development taking place in 2018. Capital purchases and projects planned for 2018 include Dell Angelo Park playground equipment ($50,000); computer technology upgrades ($79,500); police radios ($35,780); police vehicles ($73,000); in-car police cameras ($92,000); Public Works dump truck ($175,000); bridge repairs ($19,000); and continuation of the Township's road paving program ($661,494). These projects/purchases are funded through the Capital Projects Fund, the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund and the Liquid Fuels/Highway Aid Fund. The Board adopted the budget at its December 7, 2017 meeting.
Residents Need to Sign-Up to Continue Receiving Emergency Notifications In February, Lower Providence Township will begin using Montgomery County's free emergency alert system, ReadyMontco, to send emergency alerts via text, email and phone. If you would like to receive Township emergency messages, you'll need to sign up for the new system even if you've received Township alerts in the past. You're also encouraged to register with Smart911 to provide additional information that will help first responders in the event of a 911 call at your home. ReadyMontco offers a wide variety of resources, in addition to the Township messages. These include notifications about severe weather, crime alerts and disasters throughout Montgomery County. You can choose the devices on which you're contacted and the order in which they're used. The switch to the county system will save the Township approximately $16,000 annually.
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Contact Information ...........................2 New Design For Township Website .....2 Annual Reorganization Meeting..........3 Business Development........................4 Welcome New Business......................5 Traffic Safety Improvements ...............6 Online System To Track Valuables .......7 ReadyMontco For Alerts .....................8 App Connects First Responders...........9 Silent Killer - Carbon Monoxide ........10
What To Do When An Alarm Sounds .11 Library Events & Programs ...........12-13 Snow Removal Reminders.................14 Winter Driving Tips ...........................15 Stormwater Management.................16 Sewer Authority Promotions.............17 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events ......................18-19 Parks & Recreation News.............20-23
To sign up, go to ReadyMontco.org and click on the Sign Up tab at the top of the page. You'll be prompted to enter basic contact information and paths to be used to contact you. ReadyMontco is most compatible with Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. If you have a smart phone, you can download the Everbridge Mobile Member from the App Store on your iPhone or Android. Sign up is free, but your wireless carrier may charge you a fee to receive text messages on your cell phone or wireless device. Contact your carrier for information. Continues on page 8 Remember, even if you're signed up for the Township's current notification system, you'll need to create a new account with ReadyMontco in order to continue receiving alerts. Smart911 is a separate service which provides information to first responders regarding specific 911 calls. Be sure to sign up for both.
We're Open for Business If you're looking for a home for your business, there's no better place than Lower Providence Township. You'll have access to major highways and a skilled workforce and be part of a great community. We have the tools and resources to meet your needs and our professional team is ready to help. If you are starting a business, relocating or expanding, let us show you what Lower Providence Township has to o f f e r. C o n t a c t B i l l R o t h , broth@lowerprovidence.org, 610-635-3519.
Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania • www.lowerprovidence.org