Braddock Hills Borough

   

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Borough Updates, Demographics, Municipal Staff and Officials, Council Meeting Dates, General Information, (Borough Requirements on Refinancing, Borough Requirements on Purchase Only, Garbage Fee, ) Tax Information, History.

 

For information relating to storm water run off, please refer to the PA Department of Environmental Protection

Borough Updates

 Interest and Penalties Temporarily Waived

for Late Garbage Collection Accounts 

 

The Borough passed a resolution July 12^th which began the 90 day period where penalties and interest for delinquent accounts will be waived if the account is satisfied during that period.  The resolution states:

·         For a ninety (90) day period commencing upon approval of this Resolution, any person, firm, corporation, association or similar entity subject to delinquent garbage collection charges in excess of principal of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) may pay such principal charges without penalty or interest.  Upon payment of such charges, the Borough will direct the collector of such charges to remove all penalty and interest from any delinquent account and satisfy the account.

·         In addition to paying the principal amount of the garbage collection charge due, the person, firm, corporation, association or similar entity shall be responsible for and pay any cost imposed by PA Municipal Service Company during the period when such delinquent charges are incurred.

·         For more information, please call PA Municipal Service Company at 412-828-0101.

 

Sponsored Programs

 

Free curbside pickup of Freon-containing appliances

 

                      

 

The program is available to Allegheny County residents only and offers curbside pickup of refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers and other household appliances that contain Freon.  No commercial appliances will be accepted.  The program is funded by a $90,000 grant from the County “Clean Air Fund.”  It will begin May 29, 2007 and continue until at least 2,250 appliances are collected and recycled.  For more information and to arrange of an appliance pickup, please call 1-888-GO-FREON (1-888-463-7366).

 

Information to Combat Rodent Problems

 

 

Health officials recommend the following tips to prevent rodent problems:

 

·         Store garbage properly, since it accounts for 80% of a rat’s diet.

·         Drain moisture out of your garbage before placing it in plastic bags.  This will reduce odors, cut down on the breeding of flies and limit spills during handling and removal.

·         Use a kitchen garbage can with a lid and a plastic liner.

·         In addition to the kitchen garbage can, store garbage in at least one 30-35 gallon container with a tight-fitting lid for every two people in the household.  Use bungee cords or rope to tie down loose-fitting lids.

·         Don’t leave plastic bags containing garbage and awaiting pickup outside, on the porch or in the garage overnight.  Rats are most active at night and move in once they find a steady source of food.  You may not notice the small holes they chew in the bags until it’s too late.

·         Clean the garbage storage area after each collection and frequently wash your cans.

·         Don’t let dog food sit out for more than an hour after feeding time and clean up your pet’s waste daily, because rats will feed on your pet’s food and its waste.

·         Don’t throw bread or seed on the ground to feed birds.  It is a violation of health regulations because it will attract rodents.

·         If you feed birds, use a birdfeeder and clean the ground under the feeder weekly.

·         Store grains such as rice, cereals and pasta in metal or glass containers; store potatoes and onions in the refrigerator or in metal or glass containers; store dry pet foods and bird seed in metal garbage cans with tight-fitting lids.

·         Old cars no longer in use and household items such as chairs, sofas and refrigerators should be hauled away from your yard, porch or driveway as soon as they are discarded so they don’t become a nesting or hiding place for rodents.

·         Don’t let items you’ll never use again accumulate in your basement or attic.

·         To keep rats out of your house, close holes in floors, baseboards and especially openings in exterior walls and foundations for water, sewer and gas lines.

·         Close exterior doors tightly because rats can enter through openings as small as a half-inch and make sure basement windows fit tightly and have no broken glass.

 

Allegheny County Health Department Urges Public to Report Raccoon Hot Spots

 

Countywide Rabies Vaccine Baiting Program to Start July 30

Allegheny County Health Department is calling on the public to identify raccoon “hot spots” for its raccoon rabies vaccine baiting program scheduled to start July 30.

Health Department staff will visit every municipality and disseminate bait containing rabies vaccine in an effort to combat an outbreak of raccoon rabies and prevent its spread to humans. 

“We’ll be depositing bait in raccoon habitats along roads, in wooded areas and green spaces and want to make an extra effort to bait areas where raccoon activity is reported by the public,” said County Health Director Dr. Bruce W. Dixon.

The public is urged to report “hot spots,” areas where a single raccoon has been seen on more than one day or where several raccoons have been seen at any given time. 

People should identify the municipality, the street name and a block number, if the raccoon activity is confined to a section of the street.  If there is no street or the street name or block number is unknown, landmarks or reference points may be used to describe the area.

Only trained Health Department personnel are legally authorized to distribute rabies vaccine, and for that reason the bait cannot be provided to individuals for their personal use.

Raccoon hot spots may be reported by calling the Allegheny County Health Department at 412-687-ACHD or visiting www.achd.net.  Due to a limited supply of vaccine, the Health Department may not be able to bait every area reported by the public.

 

Borough Projects

Grants have been applied through State Representative Paul Costa’s office for the following:

3   “Welcome to Braddock Hills” signs

3   A marquee sign for in front of the Borough Building to advertise meeting dates, clean-up day, light up night, and other festivities in the Borough.

3   An upgrade to the Braddock Hills baseball field.

 

A grant for $44,000 has been obtained with the help of the SVCOG for the demolition of seven (7) houses.  The work should begin before the end of the year.

 

The war memorial located at the Senior Center has been updated. Plaques have been added to the memorial listing the names that the borough received from those who have served our country.

 

The following roads in the borough are scheduled for paving this year:  Kings Road, McKelvey Road, Sunnyside Drive, Jones Avenue Extension, Ardmore Manor Drive, and McKelvey Road Extension.  Senator Jay Costa is providing us with a grant to help defray the cost for McKelvey Road Extension.

 

High Grass and Weeds

All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 10 inches.  This pertains to the front, sides, and back of premises.

 

Let’s Welcome the New Arrival – Unison Health Insurance

Braddock Hills Borough is looking forward to the arrival of this insurance company that could bring almost 1,000 jobs to the area.  They plan to occupy the old Westinghouse Building on Brinton Road.  The lease was finalized and renovations are being made prior to their arrival.

 

Volunteers are needed!

3   To send gift boxes overseas to the servicemen of the Borough residents serving in Iraq. – Contact Councilwoman Nancy Lou Ganster at 412-247-1174

3   To start-up a little league – Contact Bob Henkel at 412-731-7674

 

Borough Directory Form

Borough residents, please complete and return the forms that you received along with your newsletters.  For a new copy click here.

 

Attention

Since 12/31/2005 Midnight, our Emergency Services (Police, Fire, and EMS) have been coordinated through Allegheny County’s 911 system.  The 10 digit telephone number to Forest Hills is no longer be available.  If you have and emergency that requires POLICE, FIRE DEPARTMENT, or an AMBULANCE, please DIAL 911 immediately!!!!!!!  If you have any questions, or have a non-emergency situation that you need to speak with a police officer about please contact the non-emergency police station telephone number (412) 371-1637.  In the event that a police officer is not in the station, leave a clear and detailed voice mail and one of our officers will return your call.  If your home of business is equipped with an alarm or security system, please contact the company or provider and have them change to contact number to (412) 473-3056 so that your alarm is activated through the Allegheny County 911 system.

 

Prohibited Activities

There are County and Borough ordinances regarding burning solid waste.  This activity is a violation.  Hunting is also prohibited in the Borough

 

Demographics

More detailed municipal profiles are available from the US Census. 

 

 Features about Braddock Hills

·         8.5 miles from downtown Pittsburgh

·         6 miles from Monroeville Mall

·         3.5 miles from the Waterfront Development

·         .5 miles from Grandview Golf Course

·         7 restaurants

·         2 banks, PNC and Dollar Bank

·         2 churches

·         1 Hotel, Holiday Inn

·         Borough run Police and Fire Departments

·         a playground and ballfield

·         650 single family homes

·         Open Lots for Building

·         Future park with walking trails (19.5 acres)

Municipal Staff and Officials

Braddock Hills Borough

1300 Brinton Road

Pittsburgh, PA  15221

 

Borough Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – Noon; 1pm – 4pm

 

Emergency Contact

 Fire Department, Police Department, or Medical Emergency

Dial 911

 

Evelyn Baird	Borough Secretary/Treasurer	412-241-5080 Ext. 2(phone) 412-242-2860 (fax)
Betty Ann Horvath	Borough Tax Collector	412-241-5080 Ext. 3
Dave Andrews	Building Inspector	412-241-5080 Ext. 5
Anthony Taylor	Officer In Charge	412-241-5080 Ext. 1
Richard Darby	Fire Chief	412-241-5080
Dave Checchio	Public Works Foreman	412-241-5080 Ext. 4

 

 

Notice of Borough Council Meeting Dates

The Borough of Braddock Hills Council meets monthly at 8pm.  The schedule of the regular monthly meetings for 2006 is as follows:

 

* All Committee meetings of Council will be announced in advance at the regular meeting of the Borough Council.

 

 

An Agenda Setting Meeting of the Braddock Hills Council will be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm.  Those meeting dates are as follows:

 

 

** All meetings will be held at the Municipal Offices of the Borough of Braddock Hills located at 1300 Brinton Road, Braddock Hills.

** Any person requiring special accommodations should notify the Borough Secretary at 412-241-5080 no later than five (5) working days prior to any meeting.  The Borough of Braddock Hills will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.  The facility is wheelchair accessible.

General Information

 

BOROUGH REQUIREMENTS ON REFINANCING AND PURCHASE OF PROPERTY/HOUSE

(Most closing companies and realtors are aware of these requirements.)

Municipal Lien Letter ($50.00) – This covers any municipal liens, delinquent borough taxes, delinquent garbage

and sewage up to certain dates.

Dye Test ($25.00) – This cost covers the form for the dye test that a registered master plumber must complete.  The

borough has a list of plumbers that they can recommend should you need one.

Three-Year Tax Certification ($30.00) – This is prepared by the Tax Collector.  This certification lists the

borough and school taxes that were paid or not paid for the three previous years.

Welcome New Residents

Please read and print our New Residents Letter which contains important information for new residents

 

Woodland Hills Ambulance Service – This not for profit service responds to the calls from our Borough residents.  Contributions sustain this vital community service, please do your part and support them.

 

For Rent – The Picnic Pavilion and the Senior Center are available for social events such as graduations, birthdays, showers, family reunions, and/or picnics.  For details and scheduling, please contact the Borough office.

 

Permits may be required for all types of repair/renovation work on all properties.  Building permits cover structural repairs, renovations and alterations, for example roof replacement, retaining walls, electrical wiring, fencing, etc…  Building permits are also required for pool installations!!  Applications for permits are available at the Borough Office.  In the near future, applications can be obtained through our website.

A list of fees is posted on the bulletin board at the Borough Building.  When picking up permits, please pay by check, money order or the exact amount of money.  The Borough office does not have any cash on the premises and cannot make change.

 

BOROUGH REQUIREMENTS ON PURCHASE or RENTAL

Occupancy Inspection/Permit ($20.00) –If you are renting or purchasing a house in the Borough, an occupancy inspection is required. The Building Inspector must complete a walk through the house to check on smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, furnace, wiring, etc.  Please contact the borough office to make arrangements with the Building Inspector.  LANDLORDS – Please note there is a new ordinance regarding permits.

GARBAGE FEE

$110.00 per year; $5.00 discount if you pay full amount before the end of the first quarter.  Otherwise, P.A.M.S. will bill $27.50 quarterly

 

Holiday Garbage Collection

Schedule

Memorial Day, May 28, 2007

Every service day that week will be a day late

Independence Day, July 4, 2007

Every service day that week will be a day late

Labor Day, September 3, 2007

Every service day that week will be a day late

Thanksgiving, November 22, 2007

Thursday Collection will be Friday; Friday Collection will be Saturday

Christmas, December 25, 2007

Every service day that week will be a day late

New Years Day, January 1, 2008

Every service day that week will be a day late

 

 

Your garbage must be out and visible for pick-up by Waste Management.  The Borough is not responsible for non-pick-up if your bags are behind a tree or parked car.  Waste Management will accept 1 big item (sofa, chair, stove, etc) per week.

 

Please be aware that vacant lots should not be billed for garbage collection services.  If you have a vacant lot and are being billed for garbage collection, please call 412-241-5080, ext. 2.

Tax Information

(Tax Office Hours:  Friday evenings, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. except, April 6, Good Friday, hours: 9am-Noon)

 

The Borough increased the tax millage from 6.005 to 7.000.  This increase is necessary because of decreased assessments of the vacant businesses which are becoming a financial burden for us.  Also, our total tax assessment has decreased from $73,580,180 to $64,952,980.

 

Braddock Hills Real Estate Tax (Millage .007) – Real Estate tax statements are usually sent out March 1.

 

Tax schedule dates:                                         Discount (2%) due – March 1 thru April 30

                                                                        Face due – May 1 thru June 30

                                                                        Penalty (10%) due – July 1

 

Woodland Hills School Tax (Millage TBA) – School tax statements are usually sent out July 1.

The timeframe for this tax is as follows:                     Discount (2%) due – July 1 thru August 31

                                                                        Face due – September 1 thru October 31

                                                                        Penalty (10%) due – November 1

The school taxes may also be paid in three installments.  The due dates for each installment are usually:

            1^st – August 31                        2^nd – November 30                  3^rd – February 28

Only “payments in full” or “installment payments” will be accepted; partial/monthly payments will not be accepted.  Any missed installment payments will be balance due plus a ten percent (10%) penalty.

 

Please note:  If you send your payment by mail and would like a receipt, you must provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.  If you have any change in address, ownership, or no longer have a mortgage company paying your taxes, please notify the Tax Collector (ext. 3).

 

Delinquent Taxes – The delinquent tax collection agencies are as follows:

                        Borough –       Pennsylvania Municipal Services     Phone:  412-826-0300

                                                336 Delaware Avenue

                                                Oakmont, PA 15139

 

                        School –          Jordan Tax Service, Inc.                  Phone:  412-835-5243

                                                7100 Baptist Road

                                                Bethel Park, PA 15102

 

Senior Citizens – If you are 60 or older with an income of $30,000 or less, you may be eligible for a discount on

your real estate tax.  To request a form, contact the Borough Tax Office.

Vacant Houses/Buildings/Property:  If you live in an area that has a vacant house and you know what happened to the owner or who is taking care of the property, please notify the Borough office.

 

Occupation & Wage Taxes – Pennsylvania Municipal Service is the tax collector for these taxes.  If you have any forms from your employer that need verification that you are a resident of Braddock Hills and are paying these taxes, you must contact Pennsylvania Municipal Service (PAMS) located at 2600 Ardmore Blvd. (412-829-0567).

History

Braddock Hills, a small borough on the hilltops to the north and west of the region first known as Braddock’s Field, is now the boroughs of Braddock, North Braddock and Rankin.

The Two main roads of the early days are still the main roads through Braddock Hills.  Brinton Road, which winds along the tops of the hills, was originally an Indian trail through the woods.  The Indians kept to the ridges where they could better watch for their enemies.  Braddock Road, extending from Greensburg Pike to Hawkins Avenue; (Wilkins Road), grew from a country road used by the farmers and coal miners on their many trips to Braddock.  Plots of ground along Brinton Road were sold from the larger farms and gradually a little village called Hannatown come into being.  The first elementary school was located on the present site of the Braddock Hills Municipal Community Center  (formerly Braddock Hills Elementary School).  The Hanna Family donated the land for the school, which was called Hannatown School.  This was the typical one-room school, but through the years as the community grew so did the school.  In 1966, a court-mandated jointure was formed between the School District of Braddock Hills and Swissvale, which brought about a reorganization of the local educational system.  In 1981 a Federal Court order merged four school districts into the now Woodland Hills School District.

Prior to 1885, when Braddock Township was incorporated, this area had been a part of Wilkins Township.  As surrounding boroughs were formed, Braddock Township was diminished piece by piece and in 1946 the Borough of Braddock Hills was incorporated.  Thus came an end to a once vast Braddock Township.  Before and since its incorporation just fifty years ago, Braddock Hills has continued to be a unique and progressive community.

The First Fire Company was located in the 1400 block of Brinton Road and moved to its present location at the corner of Park and McKinley Avenue in 1934.  Braddock Hills Fire Department is manned by dedicated volunteers.

When community was incorporated, the Borough was protected by a part-time volunteer Police Department.  Presently, the residents are protected by full-time and part-time officers who patrol the Borough roads.

The First church in Braddock Hills was known at the First Baptist Church.  It started in the home of Mrs. Ella Delany on Garfield Avenue in 1921.  In  1922, The church was erected on Wilkins Avenue.  In 1983, the newly constructed Sacred Heart Catholic Church was dedicated by Bishop Leonard.  The past fifty years, the community has seen many new businesses, organizations and construction all of which added to the growth of the Borough.
 

•  A playground, ball field, picnic facilities, a pavilion and a basketball court were constructed next to the Municipal Community Center Building.

•  In 1961 Ardmore Drive In was opened.  And then closed in 1977 as it was sold thus becoming the beginning of the Braddock Hills Shopping Center.

•  Brinton Manor Apartments opened in 1973 with 219 townhouse units, and Brinton Towers opened in 1975, creating six-story high-rise for Senior Citizens.

•  Holiday Inn Parkway East was constructed.  It contains 185 guestrooms, lounge, a restaurant, meeting rooms, pool facilities and ballroom to accommodate 250 people.

•  The Braddock Hills War Memorial was relocated from Brinton Road to its present location at the Senior Citizen Building.  This memorial is dedicated to the veterans of WWI and WWII.   A plaque was added to recognize the Braddock Hills veterans of the Vietnam War and Korean War.  A memorial was dedicated in September to honor Mr. Leonard Funk, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and resident.

•  Kentucky Fried Chicken opened its door in 1984.

•  Braddock Hills has many community organizations, such as the Braddock Hills Senior Citizens, Ladies Auxiliary of the Braddock Hills Welfare and Fire Association, Democratic Organization of Braddock Hills, Braddock Hills Athletic association and the Ladies Democratic Social Club.
•  Many changes have occurred in the Borough of Braddock Hills and only with interested and active participation of Braddock Hills citizens can a brighter future be realized for the next generations.

 

  

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