Three garbage and recycling bids came in below the current rate, but the Township deferred awarding the five-year contract while confirming the lowest responsible bidder.
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The meeting included discussions about emergency shelter use of the Community Center, resident access to home-improvement and mortgage-assistance programs, and funding for park benches and a public works building design. Council also reviewed plans for a 535-square-foot drive-through coffee shop at 4778 Route 8, but the minutes do not record final approvals for these items. The zoning and subdivision ordinance hearing will continue in two weeks.
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No garbage and recycling contract was awarded; staff will provide additional information and confirm the lowest responsible bidder at the next meeting.
The Township discussed a proposed agreement with the Hampton Township School District to use the Community Center for sheltering and reunification during incidents at the high school.
The Township discussed opting into the Allegheny County Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships programs for 2027-2029, which would preserve residents' eligibility for certain home-improvement and mortgage-assistance programs.
The Township reviewed proposed redevelopment at 4778 Route 8, including lot consolidation and construction of a 535-square-foot drive-through coffee shop; no final action is recorded in the minutes.
The public hearing on the updated Zoning Ordinance, zoning map, and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance will continue in two weeks.
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