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Current Assessment:
Bronze
Bronze
Assessment History:
Stormwater and Flooding
Question:
The municipality is working collaboratively with neighboring municipalities and community groups. Select all that apply.
The municipality is working collaboratively with neighboring municipalities and community groups. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The community collaborates with other municipalities and authorities in their watershed to manage source water, treatment and distribution, sewage, and stormwater. - B. The municipality collaborates with (or has recruited/fostered) a watershed group or organization to protect and improve the wetlands and waterways located in the community's watersheds.
A. The community collaborates with other municipalities and authorities in their watershed to manage source water, treatment and distribution, sewage, and stormwater. - B. The municipality collaborates with (or has recruited/fostered) a watershed group or organization to protect and improve the wetlands and waterways located in the community's watersheds.
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Question:
Construction in flood zones is strictly controlled and limited. Select all that apply.
Construction in flood zones is strictly controlled and limited. Select all that apply.
Answer:
D. No - B. No new building is permitted in an area deemed an "AE Flood Zone" and any redevelopment must be built to meet or exceed the Flood Resistant Provisions of the 2015 (or newer) International Codes. (documentation required)
D. No - B. No new building is permitted in an area deemed an "AE Flood Zone" and any redevelopment must be built to meet or exceed the Flood Resistant Provisions of the 2015 (or newer) International Codes. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bWlsbGVyc2J1cmdwYS5vcmd8d3d3fGd4OjFiMjRlNGRhZWM4MTY4YWU - Floodplain Ordinance
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bWlsbGVyc2J1cmdwYS5vcmd8d3d3fGd4OjFiMjRlNGRhZWM4MTY4YWU - Floodplain Ordinance
Public Engagement
Question:
Municipality works with schools and/or local nonprofits/community organizations to engage students about community issues such as waste reduction and recycling, public safety, wellness, conservation, nature, etc.
Municipality works with schools and/or local nonprofits/community organizations to engage students about community issues such as waste reduction and recycling, public safety, wellness, conservation, nature, etc.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
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Question:
The municipality communicates regularly with the public about public meetings, municipal news, and other important information. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality communicates regularly with the public about public meetings, municipal news, and other important information. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
D. Municipality regularly communicates via Facebook and/or Twitter or a specifically designed civic engagement app like Civic Plus or Nextdoor. - C. Municipality communicates with the public via a regularly scheduled newsletter or regularly updated and dated web-based news postings. - B. The municipality broadcasts public meetings on an online platform (Zoom, Facebook, Youtube, Vimeo, etc.) and has links to recorded public meetings on their municipal website. - A. The municipality has up-to-date council meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes posted online.
D. Municipality regularly communicates via Facebook and/or Twitter or a specifically designed civic engagement app like Civic Plus or Nextdoor. - C. Municipality communicates with the public via a regularly scheduled newsletter or regularly updated and dated web-based news postings. - B. The municipality broadcasts public meetings on an online platform (Zoom, Facebook, Youtube, Vimeo, etc.) and has links to recorded public meetings on their municipal website. - A. The municipality has up-to-date council meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes posted online.
Notes:
Question:
A program exists to actively pursue and match residents and local businesses to volunteer opportunities, including board, committee, and commission positions, and others that will strengthen community engagement and improve capacity for community organizations. This must include an online portal where potential volunteers can enter their information.
A program exists to actively pursue and match residents and local businesses to volunteer opportunities, including board, committee, and commission positions, and others that will strengthen community engagement and improve capacity for community organizations. This must include an online portal where potential volunteers can enter their information.
Answer:
A. Yes (documentation required)
A. Yes (documentation required)
Notes:
http://www.millersburgpa.org/about/volunteer-opportunities/
http://www.millersburgpa.org/about/volunteer-opportunities/
Finances
Question:
The municipality utilizes the following best practices for creating, managing, and publicizing the municipal budget. Select all that apply.
The municipality utilizes the following best practices for creating, managing, and publicizing the municipal budget. Select all that apply.
Answer:
C. Funds equivalent to a minimum of 2 months worth of expenditures or revenue are carried over year to year. - D. When the final budget is advertised it includes working documents to help the public to better prepare themselves to comment on and/or support the final budget.
C. Funds equivalent to a minimum of 2 months worth of expenditures or revenue are carried over year to year. - D. When the final budget is advertised it includes working documents to help the public to better prepare themselves to comment on and/or support the final budget.
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Regional Cooperation
Question:
Municipality is an active participant in a Council of Governments and regularly attends functions, participates in projects, and pays dues.
Municipality is an active participant in a Council of Governments and regularly attends functions, participates in projects, and pays dues.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
Notes:
Question:
The community shares services or equipment with neighboring communities or has studied what it would take to do so. For example snow removal equipment, public works employees, etc. Sharing of public safety services covered in next section. Select all that apply.
The community shares services or equipment with neighboring communities or has studied what it would take to do so. For example snow removal equipment, public works employees, etc. Sharing of public safety services covered in next section. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality shares services, personnel, or equipment with a neighboring municipality such as snow removal, a utility truck, or a public works function.
A. The municipality shares services, personnel, or equipment with a neighboring municipality such as snow removal, a utility truck, or a public works function.
Notes:
Question:
The municipality and local public schools cooperate to share facilities and other resources. For example, the municipality assists with the cost of evening lifeguards for community use or the provision of crossing guards.
The municipality and local public schools cooperate to share facilities and other resources. For example, the municipality assists with the cost of evening lifeguards for community use or the provision of crossing guards.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
Notes:
Equitable Policies and Practices
Question:
The municipality has taken or regularly takes the following actions to ensure it is improving organizational diversity and inclusion. Some of these steps could be included as part of vision, strategy, or plan development. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has taken or regularly takes the following actions to ensure it is improving organizational diversity and inclusion. Some of these steps could be included as part of vision, strategy, or plan development. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
D. The municipality has written job descriptions for every position and clear employment policies that have been reviewed by a solicitor or qualified labor attorney. - F. The municipality has formed partnerships with community or cultural groups to notify underrepresented groups of open positions or committee seats.
D. The municipality has written job descriptions for every position and clear employment policies that have been reviewed by a solicitor or qualified labor attorney. - F. The municipality has formed partnerships with community or cultural groups to notify underrepresented groups of open positions or committee seats.
Notes:
The Borough partners with with several local non-profits and state organizations to advertise/fill open positions. All positions have a written job description and all policies are reviewed by our Solicitor prior to adoption.
The Borough partners with with several local non-profits and state organizations to advertise/fill open positions. All positions have a written job description and all policies are reviewed by our Solicitor prior to adoption.
Question:
The municipality has held the following trainings (or had municipal officials attend) on state and federal laws within the last three years. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has held the following trainings (or had municipal officials attend) on state and federal laws within the last three years. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
B. Sexual Harassment
B. Sexual Harassment
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Question:
The municipality is engaged in programs to communicate that the community is welcoming to persons who represent diversity. For example: sister city relations, diversity sensitivity training, multilingual signage, etc. (documentation required) Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality is engaged in programs to communicate that the community is welcoming to persons who represent diversity. For example: sister city relations, diversity sensitivity training, multilingual signage, etc. (documentation required) Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
D. The community actively supports public events celebrating social and cultural diversity such as MLK day, Juneteenth, Pride, Cinco de Mayo, etc.
D. The community actively supports public events celebrating social and cultural diversity such as MLK day, Juneteenth, Pride, Cinco de Mayo, etc.
Notes:
Our social media profile regularly shares events celebrating social and cultural diversity. We will be having a bi-weekly educational post for Black History Month and are in the process of adding MLK Day and Juneteenth as recognized holidays/days of service for our employees. Holiday additions will take place during Employee Manual updates in January 24. Borough Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&id=100064514300329
Our social media profile regularly shares events celebrating social and cultural diversity. We will be having a bi-weekly educational post for Black History Month and are in the process of adding MLK Day and Juneteenth as recognized holidays/days of service for our employees. Holiday additions will take place during Employee Manual updates in January 24. Borough Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&id=100064514300329
Operations Materials Management
Question:
All municipal buildings have an active recycling program. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
All municipal buildings have an active recycling program. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. There is a active recycling program for all municipal operations. - B. The program includes composting. - C. The program includes informational signage at waste/recycling receptacles. - D. There is regular internal communications and training supporting the program and reminding employees.
A. There is a active recycling program for all municipal operations. - B. The program includes composting. - C. The program includes informational signage at waste/recycling receptacles. - D. There is regular internal communications and training supporting the program and reminding employees.
Notes:
Community Wide Materials Management
Question:
The municipality supports or provides composting.
The municipality supports or provides composting.
Answer:
A. The municipality provides curbside brush and leaves collection for at least 10 weeks in the fall. - B. The municipality collects and/or provides permanent drop off location for food waste to be composted. (documentation required)
A. The municipality provides curbside brush and leaves collection for at least 10 weeks in the fall. - B. The municipality collects and/or provides permanent drop off location for food waste to be composted. (documentation required)
Notes:
The Borough maintains a composting site next to the Community Garden that accepts brush and yard waste. The Community Garden Composting area accepts organic food waste. Public Works collects leaves from the curbside every fall for several weeks.
The Borough maintains a composting site next to the Community Garden that accepts brush and yard waste. The Community Garden Composting area accepts organic food waste. Public Works collects leaves from the curbside every fall for several weeks.
Question:
Municipality has an active litter prevention program.
Municipality has an active litter prevention program.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
Notes:
Resiliency Planning
Question:
The community has identified vulnerable populations in the community to prepare for emergencies and created a registry to check in on those citizens in the case of an emergency. Select all that apply.
The community has identified vulnerable populations in the community to prepare for emergencies and created a registry to check in on those citizens in the case of an emergency. Select all that apply.
Answer:
C. The community has worked with at risk or vulnerable groups to develop response, evacuation, and/or recovery plans. - B. The community publicizes the ability to sign up for the registry on the municipal website or communications. (documentation required) - A. The community has identified at risk or vulnerable populations.
C. The community has worked with at risk or vulnerable groups to develop response, evacuation, and/or recovery plans. - B. The community publicizes the ability to sign up for the registry on the municipal website or communications. (documentation required) - A. The community has identified at risk or vulnerable populations.
Notes:
The Borough's Emergency Management Coordinator maintains a list of vulnerable populations and evacuation needs. The Borough has also made the Municipal Offices available as a warming center during winter weather emergencies.
The Borough's Emergency Management Coordinator maintains a list of vulnerable populations and evacuation needs. The Borough has also made the Municipal Offices available as a warming center during winter weather emergencies.
Question:
The community has conducted emergency communications planning and/or has adopted a reverse 911 system. This can be part of disaster preparedness process. Select all that apply.
The community has conducted emergency communications planning and/or has adopted a reverse 911 system. This can be part of disaster preparedness process. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. Yes the community has conducted emergency communications planning.
A. Yes the community has conducted emergency communications planning.
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Sustainability Program
Question:
The municipality has passed a resolution to affirm (or reaffirm) participation in the Sustainable Pennsylvania Community Certification Program. Required for Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
The municipality has passed a resolution to affirm (or reaffirm) participation in the Sustainable Pennsylvania Community Certification Program. Required for Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
Answer:
A. Yes. Required for Silver, Gold, and Platinum. (documentation required)
A. Yes. Required for Silver, Gold, and Platinum. (documentation required)
Notes:
Question:
The municipality has a sustainability program. Required for Gold and Platinum. Select all that apply.
The municipality has a sustainability program. Required for Gold and Platinum. Select all that apply.
Answer:
D. There is ongoing training for municipal employees and officials with the goal of advancing the objectives of the municipal sustainability program.
D. There is ongoing training for municipal employees and officials with the goal of advancing the objectives of the municipal sustainability program.
Notes:
Question:
There is ongoing professional development for municipal personnel and officials that includes participating in programs with (at a minimum of once per year) Pennsylvania Municipal League, Local Government Academy, PA DCED or other Pennsylvania municipal training association programs.
There is ongoing professional development for municipal personnel and officials that includes participating in programs with (at a minimum of once per year) Pennsylvania Municipal League, Local Government Academy, PA DCED or other Pennsylvania municipal training association programs.
Answer:
A. Yes, professional development has occured at a minimum of once per year for all or most staff and/or elected officials.
A. Yes, professional development has occured at a minimum of once per year for all or most staff and/or elected officials.
Notes:
Health and Wellness
Question:
The municipality enforces policies to improve air quality and limit resident exposure to sources of poor air quality. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality enforces policies to improve air quality and limit resident exposure to sources of poor air quality. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. A burn ban has been formally adopted and made part of municipal ordinance, and State or County outdoor wood-fired boiler construction and operation is in accordance with state law.
A. A burn ban has been formally adopted and made part of municipal ordinance, and State or County outdoor wood-fired boiler construction and operation is in accordance with state law.
Notes:
Question:
The municipality considers and promotes health and wellness. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality considers and promotes health and wellness. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
D. A program to promote safe walking to school is in place (including trails in suburban and rural communities). - A. The municipality provides access to recreational opportunities and amenities to promote active and healthy lifestyles (this can include ecotourism, river/creek access for fishing, hiking and walking trails with programming, etc.). - B. The municipality runs, supports, and/or promotes, exercise and/or wellness programs for all age groups.
D. A program to promote safe walking to school is in place (including trails in suburban and rural communities). - A. The municipality provides access to recreational opportunities and amenities to promote active and healthy lifestyles (this can include ecotourism, river/creek access for fishing, hiking and walking trails with programming, etc.). - B. The municipality runs, supports, and/or promotes, exercise and/or wellness programs for all age groups.
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Question:
The municipality has passed a zoning ordinance permitting urban or suburban agriculture (small-scale or accessory-use) by right and setting guidelines for urban or suburban livestock. Select all that apply.
The municipality has passed a zoning ordinance permitting urban or suburban agriculture (small-scale or accessory-use) by right and setting guidelines for urban or suburban livestock. Select all that apply.
Answer:
B. The municipality has guidelines permitting urban or suburban livestock in residential or mixed-use districts.
B. The municipality has guidelines permitting urban or suburban livestock in residential or mixed-use districts.
Notes:
http://s700697180.onlinehome.us/MbgBoroWebsite/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Borough-Ordinance-5.22.pdf
http://s700697180.onlinehome.us/MbgBoroWebsite/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Borough-Ordinance-5.22.pdf
Question:
The municipality supports local food access by assessing access, planning, and/or supporting programs or policies that increase local food access. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality supports local food access by assessing access, planning, and/or supporting programs or policies that increase local food access. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
F. The municipality hosts and/or supports a community produce garden that is open to the public. - B. The community has a plan for improving access to healthy foods (this could be a part of another community plan) or supports a local organization that does. (documentation required) - C. The municipality supports educational programs for residents on the benefits of organic and locally purchased food. - D. The municipality supports local farmers markets or food stands in the community. - A. The municipality completed or was party to a food access assessment. This could be a part of another type of community assessment or plan. (documentation required) - E. The local farmers market or stand accepts snap or similar benefits. (documentation required) - G. The municipality supports and/or promotes meal programs for vulnerable populations.
F. The municipality hosts and/or supports a community produce garden that is open to the public. - B. The community has a plan for improving access to healthy foods (this could be a part of another community plan) or supports a local organization that does. (documentation required) - C. The municipality supports educational programs for residents on the benefits of organic and locally purchased food. - D. The municipality supports local farmers markets or food stands in the community. - A. The municipality completed or was party to a food access assessment. This could be a part of another type of community assessment or plan. (documentation required) - E. The local farmers market or stand accepts snap or similar benefits. (documentation required) - G. The municipality supports and/or promotes meal programs for vulnerable populations.
Notes:
The Borough partnered with Penn State Health to address food access in our rural community. The Borough received grant funding for a community garden to be installed within the next 1-2 months. The garden provides low to no cost garden plots, free seeds, equipment rentals, and free produce to the community via a community produce stand. To date (9/2023) the garden has produced and put over 1 ton of fresh, organically grown produce into the community. Penn State Health provided additional grant funds for the purchase of a Community Fridge, a food access point placed int he Borough Office. The Borough also recently established a Committee on Homelessness/Poverty that is addressing the needs of our most vulnerable populations. The local farm market accepts vouchers issued by the Senior Center.
The Borough partnered with Penn State Health to address food access in our rural community. The Borough received grant funding for a community garden to be installed within the next 1-2 months. The garden provides low to no cost garden plots, free seeds, equipment rentals, and free produce to the community via a community produce stand. To date (9/2023) the garden has produced and put over 1 ton of fresh, organically grown produce into the community. Penn State Health provided additional grant funds for the purchase of a Community Fridge, a food access point placed int he Borough Office. The Borough also recently established a Committee on Homelessness/Poverty that is addressing the needs of our most vulnerable populations. The local farm market accepts vouchers issued by the Senior Center.
Planning and Zoning
Question:
The municipality regularly updates and effectively uses their comprehensive land use plan as a community engagement process and a guiding document. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality regularly updates and effectively uses their comprehensive land use plan as a community engagement process and a guiding document. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
B. The comp plan includes implementable steps with specific timelines - E. The municipal comprehensive plan is multi municipal.
B. The comp plan includes implementable steps with specific timelines - E. The municipal comprehensive plan is multi municipal.
Notes:
Question:
The municipality has up-to-date zoning and related ordinances that reflect the objectives of the comprehensive plan. Select all that apply.
The municipality has up-to-date zoning and related ordinances that reflect the objectives of the comprehensive plan. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipal zoning ordinance was amended to achieve the goals of the most recent comp plan (flexibility will be granted where the comp plan was passed less than 24 months prior). - B. The municipality has an up-to-date subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO) that reflects the objectives of the comprehensive plan. - C. The municipality has passed other ordinances or policies to support or incentivize the objectives of the comprehensive plan.
A. The municipal zoning ordinance was amended to achieve the goals of the most recent comp plan (flexibility will be granted where the comp plan was passed less than 24 months prior). - B. The municipality has an up-to-date subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO) that reflects the objectives of the comprehensive plan. - C. The municipality has passed other ordinances or policies to support or incentivize the objectives of the comprehensive plan.
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Equitable Housing
Question:
The zoning ordinance provides for or accommodates a full range of housing opportunities.
The zoning ordinance provides for or accommodates a full range of housing opportunities.
Answer:
B. The municipality allows for four or five different types of housing. (documentation required)
B. The municipality allows for four or five different types of housing. (documentation required)
Notes:
Please see the Zoning Ordinance @ http://www.millersburgpa.org/ordinance/ (left hand side of the page) -Single-family detached dwellings -Single-family semi-detatched dwellings -Two-family detached dwellings -Single-family attached dwellings -Apartments
Please see the Zoning Ordinance @ http://www.millersburgpa.org/ordinance/ (left hand side of the page) -Single-family detached dwellings -Single-family semi-detatched dwellings -Two-family detached dwellings -Single-family attached dwellings -Apartments
Human Scale Development
Question:
The zoning and SALDO ordinances promote walkable, mixed use development. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The zoning and SALDO ordinances promote walkable, mixed use development. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
D. The land use ordinances encourage other principles of mixed use/walkable neighborhoods. - C. Storefront requirements, signage, and street design are oriented towards the pedestrian. - A. The zoning ordinance, SALDO, or district overlays have districts that permit retail, officies, commercial services, housing, and civic uses in the same district. (documentation required)
D. The land use ordinances encourage other principles of mixed use/walkable neighborhoods. - C. Storefront requirements, signage, and street design are oriented towards the pedestrian. - A. The zoning ordinance, SALDO, or district overlays have districts that permit retail, officies, commercial services, housing, and civic uses in the same district. (documentation required)
Notes:
Our Zoning Ordinance has a Main Street Ordinance which features businesses and residences around our historic gazebo and town square. Our Zoning Ordinance can be found here: http://s700697180.onlinehome.us/MbgBoroWebsite/wp-content/uploads/Ordinances/Zoning/FINAL%20ZONING%20ORDINANCE%2008-19-16.pdf
Our Zoning Ordinance has a Main Street Ordinance which features businesses and residences around our historic gazebo and town square. Our Zoning Ordinance can be found here: http://s700697180.onlinehome.us/MbgBoroWebsite/wp-content/uploads/Ordinances/Zoning/FINAL%20ZONING%20ORDINANCE%2008-19-16.pdf
Question:
The comprehensive plan encourages walkable/mixed use development. Select all that apply.
The comprehensive plan encourages walkable/mixed use development. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The plan calls for retail, offices, commercial services, housing, and civic uses to exist in same district. - B. The plan calls for publicly accessible areas within walkable/mixed use neighborhoods. - C. The plan calls for compact housing and street design to encourage access to all amenities in those districts.
A. The plan calls for retail, offices, commercial services, housing, and civic uses to exist in same district. - B. The plan calls for publicly accessible areas within walkable/mixed use neighborhoods. - C. The plan calls for compact housing and street design to encourage access to all amenities in those districts.
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Economic Development
Question:
The municipal website provides businesses with a list of programs, tools, and resources they can use to improve community sustainability. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipal website provides businesses with a list of programs, tools, and resources they can use to improve community sustainability. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
C. The landing page provides information about the community's latest planning efforts and related goals (comp plan, ecodistricts, etc). - D. The landing page provides links to relevant zoning, permitting and related programs that might be needed by business leaders.
C. The landing page provides information about the community's latest planning efforts and related goals (comp plan, ecodistricts, etc). - D. The landing page provides links to relevant zoning, permitting and related programs that might be needed by business leaders.
Notes:
Question:
The municipality supports local businesses and main street or economic development programs. Select all that apply.
The municipality supports local businesses and main street or economic development programs. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality has an active main street program or economic development corporation. (documentation required) - C. The municipality supports an initiative to encourage residents to buy local.
A. The municipality has an active main street program or economic development corporation. (documentation required) - C. The municipality supports an initiative to encourage residents to buy local.
Notes:
The Borough is currently working with a consultant on a Downtown Revitalization Plan. Our current Zoning Ordinance (found at www.millersburgpa.org) has our Business District designation. The Borough Partners with Millersburg Area Working Together to promote small businesses in the Borough Limits. The Borough also promotes the events of local businesses on its social media accounts https://www.facebook.com/events/3401921450085652/ https://www.facebook.com/events/807033360345566?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22user_timeline%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
The Borough is currently working with a consultant on a Downtown Revitalization Plan. Our current Zoning Ordinance (found at www.millersburgpa.org) has our Business District designation. The Borough Partners with Millersburg Area Working Together to promote small businesses in the Borough Limits. The Borough also promotes the events of local businesses on its social media accounts https://www.facebook.com/events/3401921450085652/ https://www.facebook.com/events/807033360345566?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22user_timeline%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
Question:
The municipality has policies to incentivize or encourage small-scale developers and developments. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has policies to incentivize or encourage small-scale developers and developments. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. The municipality has reviewed zoning code and related ordinances to assess barriers to small scale developers.
A. The municipality has reviewed zoning code and related ordinances to assess barriers to small scale developers.
Notes:
The Borough and Planning Commission regularly assess the applicable ordinances in order to ensure that barriers to small businesses are addressed.
The Borough and Planning Commission regularly assess the applicable ordinances in order to ensure that barriers to small businesses are addressed.
Question:
The municipality maintains or supports program/s to recognize local businesses or leaders who encourage or improve sustainability. Select all that apply.
The municipality maintains or supports program/s to recognize local businesses or leaders who encourage or improve sustainability. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality recognizes local business or community leaders who foster sustainability in the community or region, either with awards or with posts in local newsletters or on social media.
A. The municipality recognizes local business or community leaders who foster sustainability in the community or region, either with awards or with posts in local newsletters or on social media.
Notes:
We regularly feature partners in sustainability on our social media.
We regularly feature partners in sustainability on our social media.
Community Revitalization
Question:
The municipality has elected to administer and enforce Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Select all that apply.
The municipality has elected to administer and enforce Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality administers the UCC.
A. The municipality administers the UCC.
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Organization Details
Question:
On our Sustainable PA website, we will create a profile recognizing your community when you earn certification. Please provide a quote from an elected official or staff member on the value of sustainability in your community. Please see the More Info button for where it will be used. Please provide the name and title/position of the person who the quote should be attributed to in the first text box below, and provide the quote in the user comments box below that.
On our Sustainable PA website, we will create a profile recognizing your community when you earn certification. Please provide a quote from an elected official or staff member on the value of sustainability in your community. Please see the More Info button for where it will be used. Please provide the name and title/position of the person who the quote should be attributed to in the first text box below, and provide the quote in the user comments box below that.
Answer:
James Whitall, Borough Manager
James Whitall, Borough Manager
Notes:
Millersburg Borough is committed to creating a resilient and sustainable community in Northern Dauphin County. We pride ourselves on being a walkable community with amazing green spaces and are excited to enter the next phase of the historic town's revitalization.
Millersburg Borough is committed to creating a resilient and sustainable community in Northern Dauphin County. We pride ourselves on being a walkable community with amazing green spaces and are excited to enter the next phase of the historic town's revitalization.
Land Conservation Management
Question:
The municipal comprehensive plan includes recommendations: Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options. (documentation required)
The municipal comprehensive plan includes recommendations: Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options. (documentation required)
Answer:
A. for protecting woodlands and increasing tree cover in the municipality. - D. for promoting community gardens and infill green space. - E. for expanding and/or improving parks, recreational spaces, and open space. - F. connecting parks and open with greenways and trails. - G. to expand park access so a majority of residents are within a walkable distance to a park. (must be under 1 mile - suggest 1/2 mile and have a goal of at least 90% of population)
A. for protecting woodlands and increasing tree cover in the municipality. - D. for promoting community gardens and infill green space. - E. for expanding and/or improving parks, recreational spaces, and open space. - F. connecting parks and open with greenways and trails. - G. to expand park access so a majority of residents are within a walkable distance to a park. (must be under 1 mile - suggest 1/2 mile and have a goal of at least 90% of population)
Notes:
Millersburg's Comprehensive Plan, Shade Tree Ordinance, and Master Parks Plan all address the protection and expansion of green spaces. Due to the small size of the community, the majority of residents are within walking distance to the parks. More info can be found at www.millersburgpa.org Reference Comprehensive Plan - Chapter3 (Natural Resources), Chapter 6 - Land Use, SS 6-8, Chapter 9 (Community Facilities, Services, & Utilities), SS 9-7. Plan 3 (P3-1) Natural Resources. Plan 6 (P6-1) Future Land Use, Plan 9 (P9-1) Community Facilities. Reference Open Space & Recreation Plan: p 31-35
Millersburg's Comprehensive Plan, Shade Tree Ordinance, and Master Parks Plan all address the protection and expansion of green spaces. Due to the small size of the community, the majority of residents are within walking distance to the parks. More info can be found at www.millersburgpa.org Reference Comprehensive Plan - Chapter3 (Natural Resources), Chapter 6 - Land Use, SS 6-8, Chapter 9 (Community Facilities, Services, & Utilities), SS 9-7. Plan 3 (P3-1) Natural Resources. Plan 6 (P6-1) Future Land Use, Plan 9 (P9-1) Community Facilities. Reference Open Space & Recreation Plan: p 31-35
Question:
Municipal land use ordinances protect or expand valuable green space and ecologically important assets including: Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Municipal land use ordinances protect or expand valuable green space and ecologically important assets including: Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
D. tree/woodland replacement criteria - C. community gardens and urban agriculture are permitted by right. (documentation required) - B. zones or districts where ecologically valuable green space and productive agricultural areas are maintained and/or expanded (documentation required) - A. improving parks/recreation, publicly accessible open space with greenways designated to connect parks and trails (documentation required)
D. tree/woodland replacement criteria - C. community gardens and urban agriculture are permitted by right. (documentation required) - B. zones or districts where ecologically valuable green space and productive agricultural areas are maintained and/or expanded (documentation required) - A. improving parks/recreation, publicly accessible open space with greenways designated to connect parks and trails (documentation required)
Notes:
The Borough is working on several projects that address green spaces in 2023 including improving a local park with green infrastructure to curb flooding and the installment of a Community Garden. The Garden is open to the general public and additional gardens are in the process of being established with our partners. More information can be found at www.millersburgpa.org/communitygarden. Our riverfront park and MYO park have green spaces (bike and hiking trails) that are constantly being improved. In regards to preservation of green and agricultural space, please reference the Joint Comprehensive Plan - P6-3 & P6-4 as well as the Open Space and Recreation Plan pages 31-35.
The Borough is working on several projects that address green spaces in 2023 including improving a local park with green infrastructure to curb flooding and the installment of a Community Garden. The Garden is open to the general public and additional gardens are in the process of being established with our partners. More information can be found at www.millersburgpa.org/communitygarden. Our riverfront park and MYO park have green spaces (bike and hiking trails) that are constantly being improved. In regards to preservation of green and agricultural space, please reference the Joint Comprehensive Plan - P6-3 & P6-4 as well as the Open Space and Recreation Plan pages 31-35.
Parks and Habitat Programs
Question:
The municipality has been actively building out green space and parks to ensure access to all citizens. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has been actively building out green space and parks to ensure access to all citizens. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
B. The municipality maintains or is currently building out the municipal park system such that everyone in the community is a walkable distance (less than .5 miles) away from a publically accessible park or green space. Doesn't apply to rural communities. - C. Parks that have been built or redesigned in the last 10 years included a robust public input process. - D. All municipal parks have been reviewed and redesigned to ensure access to those of all abilities. - A. The municipality has built or is in the process of building trail or walkable connections to all major parks, green spaces, and significant community amenities (grocery stores, community centers, libraries, etc...). (documentation required)
B. The municipality maintains or is currently building out the municipal park system such that everyone in the community is a walkable distance (less than .5 miles) away from a publically accessible park or green space. Doesn't apply to rural communities. - C. Parks that have been built or redesigned in the last 10 years included a robust public input process. - D. All municipal parks have been reviewed and redesigned to ensure access to those of all abilities. - A. The municipality has built or is in the process of building trail or walkable connections to all major parks, green spaces, and significant community amenities (grocery stores, community centers, libraries, etc...). (documentation required)
Notes:
The Community is connected by sidewalks and two of our parks are connected by a walking bridge. Additional parks (Seal and Bradenbaugh) are on the opposite end of town. Being that the Borough is only .76 square miles. All residents are within 0.5 miles of at least two (if not more) parks. Our community library has a sidewalk connecting it to the rest of the community. I've linked our Parks portion of the community web page and our Master Parks Plan. http://millersburgpa.org/about/parks/ http://millersburgpa.org/about/parks/master-parks-plan/
The Community is connected by sidewalks and two of our parks are connected by a walking bridge. Additional parks (Seal and Bradenbaugh) are on the opposite end of town. Being that the Borough is only .76 square miles. All residents are within 0.5 miles of at least two (if not more) parks. Our community library has a sidewalk connecting it to the rest of the community. I've linked our Parks portion of the community web page and our Master Parks Plan. http://millersburgpa.org/about/parks/ http://millersburgpa.org/about/parks/master-parks-plan/
Question:
Sustainable landscape maintenance practices are used for all parks and municipal grounds. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Sustainable landscape maintenance practices are used for all parks and municipal grounds. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
F. The municipality limits water use by planting appropriate native species and timing waterings to conserve water. - B. The municipality has deployed alternatives to grass lawns on publicly owned green space, including replacing lawns with meadows, native plants, and trees. (documentation required)
F. The municipality limits water use by planting appropriate native species and timing waterings to conserve water. - B. The municipality has deployed alternatives to grass lawns on publicly owned green space, including replacing lawns with meadows, native plants, and trees. (documentation required)
Notes:
The Borough is in the process of turning several areas around town into Monarch Way Stations, planting native species to encourage pollinator growth. More info at www.millersburgpa.org/communitygarden
The Borough is in the process of turning several areas around town into Monarch Way Stations, planting native species to encourage pollinator growth. More info at www.millersburgpa.org/communitygarden
Transportation Planning
Question:
The comprehensive plan includes transportation-related recommendations and/or goals related to climate change, equitable access, and improving community health outcomes. Those transportation-related recommendations or goals include: (documentation required) Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The comprehensive plan includes transportation-related recommendations and/or goals related to climate change, equitable access, and improving community health outcomes. Those transportation-related recommendations or goals include: (documentation required) Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
B. Improving overall safety outcomes (vision zero) - D. increasing equitable access to all modes of transportation - F. Increasing bicycle, transit, and pedestrian commuting
B. Improving overall safety outcomes (vision zero) - D. increasing equitable access to all modes of transportation - F. Increasing bicycle, transit, and pedestrian commuting
Notes:
See Joint Comprehensive Plan @ http://www.millersburgpa.org/documents/planning-documents/ Reference Section 8 - Transportation
See Joint Comprehensive Plan @ http://www.millersburgpa.org/documents/planning-documents/ Reference Section 8 - Transportation
Mobility Options
Question:
The municipality has created and is implementing plans and policies to improve bicycle infrastructure and increase bicycle usage. Select all that apply.
The municipality has created and is implementing plans and policies to improve bicycle infrastructure and increase bicycle usage. Select all that apply.
Answer:
C. The municipality actively promotes bicycling with information provided on its website, newsletter, and/or other communication networks. - E. The municipality has bike racks at key locations around the town. - F. Police are trained on the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists and state law on passing bicycles.
C. The municipality actively promotes bicycling with information provided on its website, newsletter, and/or other communication networks. - E. The municipality has bike racks at key locations around the town. - F. Police are trained on the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists and state law on passing bicycles.
Notes:
Question:
The municipality has built out a bicycle infrastructure network that reaches a significant portion of the population (within 1/2 mile); the infrastructure must be constituted primarily of protected or separated bike lanes, and/or dedicated trails, and less than 50% of the system is comprised of 'share the road (sharrows)' or 'on road/unseparated ' routes. (documentation required)
The municipality has built out a bicycle infrastructure network that reaches a significant portion of the population (within 1/2 mile); the infrastructure must be constituted primarily of protected or separated bike lanes, and/or dedicated trails, and less than 50% of the system is comprised of 'share the road (sharrows)' or 'on road/unseparated ' routes. (documentation required)
Answer:
B. The municipality has bicycle infrastructure that reaches 50% of the population.
B. The municipality has bicycle infrastructure that reaches 50% of the population.
Notes:
Dedicated trails and bicycle infrastructure are located along the river and run north/south. The remaining areas are on-road. With the Borough being only 0.76 square miles in area, it is not difficult for the population of 2,500 to access existing bicycle infrastructure. Designated bike paths run North/South along the river reaching our northern most and southern most border. Infrastructure also exists around the Millersburg Area School District campus and Public Pool in the center of town. At most, any resident in the Borough is within a 2-3 minute bike ride to existing paths and bike racks around town.
Dedicated trails and bicycle infrastructure are located along the river and run north/south. The remaining areas are on-road. With the Borough being only 0.76 square miles in area, it is not difficult for the population of 2,500 to access existing bicycle infrastructure. Designated bike paths run North/South along the river reaching our northern most and southern most border. Infrastructure also exists around the Millersburg Area School District campus and Public Pool in the center of town. At most, any resident in the Borough is within a 2-3 minute bike ride to existing paths and bike racks around town.
Question:
The municipality has passed transit policies or built transit-related infrastructure. Select all that apply.
The municipality has passed transit policies or built transit-related infrastructure. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality has completed or participated in a transit access assessment either as a stand-alone process or as part of a comprehensive planning or ecodistrict process. This can also be part of a regional process. - D. The municipality actively promotes the use of transit on its website, newsletter, and/or other communication networks.
A. The municipality has completed or participated in a transit access assessment either as a stand-alone process or as part of a comprehensive planning or ecodistrict process. This can also be part of a regional process. - D. The municipality actively promotes the use of transit on its website, newsletter, and/or other communication networks.
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Question:
The municipality is developing and maintaining residential multimodal infrastructure. Select all that apply.
The municipality is developing and maintaining residential multimodal infrastructure. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality is developing and maintaining bicycling and walking trails that extend and connect the community's sidewalks, key community assets/amenities, and park systems.
A. The municipality is developing and maintaining bicycling and walking trails that extend and connect the community's sidewalks, key community assets/amenities, and park systems.
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Vehicle Carbon Reduction and Efficiency
Question:
The municipality has analyzed and/or implemented parking policy to increase efficiency and improve street-level parking access. Select all that apply.
The municipality has analyzed and/or implemented parking policy to increase efficiency and improve street-level parking access. Select all that apply.
Answer:
B. Parking fees or permitting have been updated to improve traffic flow, reduce "circling," and improve street-level parking access for local businesses.
B. Parking fees or permitting have been updated to improve traffic flow, reduce "circling," and improve street-level parking access for local businesses.
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Governance and Community Engagement
Public Safety
Question:
The municipality has evaluated the efficacy of the community's emergency preparedness systems and has a plan for maintenance or improvement. Select all that apply.
The municipality has evaluated the efficacy of the community's emergency preparedness systems and has a plan for maintenance or improvement. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality has assessed the efficacy of the community's emergency preparedness systems. - C. There is a policy in place to regularly review existing emergency response resources, systems, and plans.
A. The municipality has assessed the efficacy of the community's emergency preparedness systems. - C. There is a policy in place to regularly review existing emergency response resources, systems, and plans.
Notes:
The Borough's Public Safety Committee holds a quarterly meeting with all agencies to ensure communication between legislators and the departments.
The Borough's Public Safety Committee holds a quarterly meeting with all agencies to ensure communication between legislators and the departments.
Question:
The police chief or other public safety officers offer a regular public forum (quarterly at the minimum) providing an opportunity for the public to discuss community concerns with police commanders. For example: 'Coffee with Chief' or regular neighborhood community meetings.
The police chief or other public safety officers offer a regular public forum (quarterly at the minimum) providing an opportunity for the public to discuss community concerns with police commanders. For example: 'Coffee with Chief' or regular neighborhood community meetings.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
Notes:
Our Police Department holds regular events to engage with the public including, Coffee with a Cop, Public Forums, and National Night Out.
Our Police Department holds regular events to engage with the public including, Coffee with a Cop, Public Forums, and National Night Out.
Question:
The municipality has assessed the state of the opioid epidemic or drug related incidences in their community, created a response plan, and has policies in place to mitigate the problem. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has assessed the state of the opioid epidemic or drug related incidences in their community, created a response plan, and has policies in place to mitigate the problem. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
D. The municipality has Narcan and information for recovery services available for the general public. - A. The community has assessed the state of the opioid epidemic in their community or has done so in partnership with a larger regional entity (COG, County, Health Dept., etc.). (1)
D. The municipality has Narcan and information for recovery services available for the general public. - A. The community has assessed the state of the opioid epidemic in their community or has done so in partnership with a larger regional entity (COG, County, Health Dept., etc.). (1)
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Question:
The municipality collaborates with neighboring municipalities in the provision of public safety services. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality collaborates with neighboring municipalities in the provision of public safety services. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. Municipality maintains updated public safety mutual aid agreements with neighboring municipalities and shares resources.
A. Municipality maintains updated public safety mutual aid agreements with neighboring municipalities and shares resources.
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