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Current Assessment:
Bronze
Bronze
Assessment History:
Stormwater and Flooding
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:
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)
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:
Question:
The municipality requires, incentivizes, or promotes green infrastructure techniques or "enhanced stormwater management" to mitigate runoff from onsite stormwater, such as pervious pavement, bioswales, and/or green roofs. Select all that apply.
The municipality requires, incentivizes, or promotes green infrastructure techniques or "enhanced stormwater management" to mitigate runoff from onsite stormwater, such as pervious pavement, bioswales, and/or green roofs. Select all that apply.
Answer:
B. The municipality promotes green infrastructure through incentives, design guidelines, and/or support for educational programs/workshops.
B. The municipality promotes green infrastructure through incentives, design guidelines, and/or support for educational programs/workshops.
Notes:
Public Engagement
Question:
Municipal-sponsored events (Community Day, Light Up the Night, parades, etc.) have a sustainability-awareness component, i.e. have activities, displays, or a booth helping to explain measures attendees can take to improve their sustainability or to illustrate what the municipality is doing to improve community sustainability.
Municipal-sponsored events (Community Day, Light Up the Night, parades, etc.) have a sustainability-awareness component, i.e. have activities, displays, or a booth helping to explain measures attendees can take to improve their sustainability or to illustrate what the municipality is doing to improve community sustainability.
Answer:
B. 1 or 2 events annually
B. 1 or 2 events annually
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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
Notes:
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:
A. The municipality has up-to-date council meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes posted online. - C. Municipality communicates with the public via a regularly scheduled newsletter or regularly updated and dated web-based news postings. - D. Municipality regularly communicates via Facebook and/or Twitter or a specifically designed civic engagement app like Civic Plus or Nextdoor.
A. The municipality has up-to-date council meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes posted online. - C. Municipality communicates with the public via a regularly scheduled newsletter or regularly updated and dated web-based news postings. - D. Municipality regularly communicates via Facebook and/or Twitter or a specifically designed civic engagement app like Civic Plus or Nextdoor.
Notes:
Finances
Question:
The municipality has financially assessed obligations for pensions, labor contract proposals for their duration, and other post-employment benefits.
The municipality has financially assessed obligations for pensions, labor contract proposals for their duration, and other post-employment benefits.
Answer:
A. Obligations for pensions/other post-employment benefits are funded for the long-term to at least 80%. (documentation required) - B. The municipality financially assesses each labor contract proposal for the contract's duration looking specifically at how the overall costs will affect the community's budget (looking at pensions, leave, healthcare, salaries, etc.).
A. Obligations for pensions/other post-employment benefits are funded for the long-term to at least 80%. (documentation required) - B. The municipality financially assesses each labor contract proposal for the contract's duration looking specifically at how the overall costs will affect the community's budget (looking at pensions, leave, healthcare, salaries, etc.).
Notes:
Bradford Woods is a member of the Northern Regional Police Department, which offers the pension in the attached file. No pension is offered for Borough employees.
Bradford Woods is a member of the Northern Regional Police Department, which offers the pension in the attached file. No pension is offered for Borough employees.
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. - E. The municipal budget includes a written narrative explaining key points and goals to the public. This is required to earn additional points for including sustainability items in the budget. (documentation required)
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. - E. The municipal budget includes a written narrative explaining key points and goals to the public. This is required to earn additional points for including sustainability items in the budget. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.bradfordwoodspa.org/2153/Yearly-Budget
https://www.bradfordwoodspa.org/2153/Yearly-Budget
Regional Cooperation
Question:
Municipal planning is coordinated with the school district and the two meet together at least once per year.
Municipal planning is coordinated with the school district and the two meet together at least once per year.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
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:
Question:
The municipality utilizes written Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreements (ICA) to engage in multi-municipal endeavors. Select all that apply.
The municipality utilizes written Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreements (ICA) to engage in multi-municipal endeavors. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality has at least one written intergovernmental cooperation (ICA) agreement (updated in the last 15 years). (documentation required)
A. The municipality has at least one written intergovernmental cooperation (ICA) agreement (updated in the last 15 years). (documentation required)
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:
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:
Equitable Policies and Practices
Question:
The municipality has implemented policies to improve the creation of public policy that is equitable and to improve access to the political processes. 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 implemented policies to improve the creation of public policy that is equitable and to improve access to the political processes. 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 publicizes efforts to make accessible and equitable infrastructure improvements.
A. The municipality publicizes efforts to make accessible and equitable infrastructure improvements.
Notes:
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:
C. Americans with Disabilities Act
C. Americans with Disabilities Act
Notes:
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:
B. The municipality has undertaken a compensation analysis to determine that compensation is within wage and/or salary parameters for each respective position and any variation in pay is based upon legitimate, nondiscriminatory business factors. - 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.
B. The municipality has undertaken a compensation analysis to determine that compensation is within wage and/or salary parameters for each respective position and any variation in pay is based upon legitimate, nondiscriminatory business factors. - 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.
Notes:
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. - C. The program includes informational signage at waste/recycling receptacles.
A. There is a active recycling program for all municipal operations. - C. The program includes informational signage at waste/recycling receptacles.
Notes:
Community Wide Materials Management
Question:
What community-wide waste and recycling data does your municipality collect on an annual basis? 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)
What community-wide waste and recycling data does your municipality collect on an annual basis? 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:
F. Commercial Collection - total recycling collected
F. Commercial Collection - total recycling collected
Notes:
Question:
The municipality supports or provides composting.
The municipality supports or provides composting.
Answer:
C. Promotes education on backyard composting and reducing food waste.
C. Promotes education on backyard composting and reducing food waste.
Notes:
Question:
The municipality has a recycling program that includes the following: Select all that apply.
The municipality has a recycling program that includes the following: Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. updated information on the website or in newsletters about recycling, guidelines for what is accepted, and recommendations for reducing, reusing, and repairing. - C. The municipality provides free or very low cost recycling bins to improve the quality of the recycling stream. - D. The program includes curbside collection or a permanent drop off point for hard to recycle items and/or electronics.
A. updated information on the website or in newsletters about recycling, guidelines for what is accepted, and recommendations for reducing, reusing, and repairing. - C. The municipality provides free or very low cost recycling bins to improve the quality of the recycling stream. - D. The program includes curbside collection or a permanent drop off point for hard to recycle items and/or electronics.
Notes:
Question:
The municipality collects the following types of recyclable materials at the curb. 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 collects the following types of recyclable materials at the curb. 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. Aluminum - B. Steel - C. MIxed fibers (paper or cardboard) - D. Glass - E. Plastics HDPE and PETE (#'s 1 and 2)
A. Aluminum - B. Steel - C. MIxed fibers (paper or cardboard) - D. Glass - E. Plastics HDPE and PETE (#'s 1 and 2)
Notes:
Question:
The municipality collects or contracts for recycling collection at the curb.
The municipality collects or contracts for recycling collection at the curb.
Answer:
A. Yes, Required for Gold and Platinum.
A. Yes, Required for Gold and Platinum.
Notes:
Question:
The municipality contracts for residential solid waste and recycling collection as opposed to individual home owners contracting for the same.
The municipality contracts for residential solid waste and recycling collection as opposed to individual home owners contracting for the same.
Answer:
A. Yes, Required for Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
A. Yes, Required for Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
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:
A. The community has identified at risk or vulnerable populations.
A. The community has identified at risk or vulnerable populations.
Notes:
Vulnerable community members and their contact information are listed in the emergency plan. Starting in 2024, we will publicize the ability to sign up for the registry.
Vulnerable community members and their contact information are listed in the emergency plan. Starting in 2024, we will publicize the ability to sign up for the registry.
Question:
The municipality has created a flood response plan as a part of their emergency response plan. Select all that apply.
The municipality has created a flood response plan as a part of their emergency response plan. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality has a flood evacuation plan. (documentation required) - B. All municipal staff and volunteers have been trained on the details of the flood evacuation/response plan. - D. The flood evacuation plan has steps to ensure at-risk community members are assisted in the process. (documentation required)
A. The municipality has a flood evacuation plan. (documentation required) - B. All municipal staff and volunteers have been trained on the details of the flood evacuation/response plan. - D. The flood evacuation plan has steps to ensure at-risk community members are assisted in the process. (documentation required)
Notes:
The emergency plan includes three different locations for evacuating flood victims. It also includes names, addresses and phone numbers for at-risk community members.
The emergency plan includes three different locations for evacuating flood victims. It also includes names, addresses and phone numbers for at-risk community members.
Question:
The community has created and trained a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) or a similar group of citizens to assist in the event of a disaster. Select all that apply.
The community has created and trained a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) or a similar group of citizens to assist in the event of a disaster. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The community has created a CERT or similar volunteer response team (beyond what the Volunteer Fire or EMS team does) to assist in the event of a disaster. - B. The CERT has created a disaster response plan in collaboration with municipal and/or other public safety authorities. (documentation required)
A. The community has created a CERT or similar volunteer response team (beyond what the Volunteer Fire or EMS team does) to assist in the event of a disaster. - B. The CERT has created a disaster response plan in collaboration with municipal and/or other public safety authorities. (documentation required)
Notes:
The attached emergency response plan is updated every two years at a minimum, including training for elected officials and staff.
The attached emergency response plan is updated every two years at a minimum, including training for elected officials and staff.
Sustainability Program
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:
B. An executive/management-level municipal staff person has responsibility for management of the municipal sustainability program expressly included in their job description. (documentation required) - C. The goals of the sustainability program are aligned with the goals of the community's comprehensive plan. - D. There is ongoing training for municipal employees and officials with the goal of advancing the objectives of the municipal sustainability program.
B. An executive/management-level municipal staff person has responsibility for management of the municipal sustainability program expressly included in their job description. (documentation required) - C. The goals of the sustainability program are aligned with the goals of the community's comprehensive plan. - D. There is ongoing training for municipal employees and officials with the goal of advancing the objectives of the municipal sustainability program.
Notes:
The goal of sustainability is directly referenced throughout the Comprehensive Plan. Sustainability training for elected officials happens at Borough Council meetings through discussions and guest speakers.
The goal of sustainability is directly referenced throughout the Comprehensive Plan. Sustainability training for elected officials happens at Borough Council meetings through discussions and guest speakers.
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:
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:
As demonstrated by the attached file summarizing training to-date, Bradford Woods is highly committed to professional development.
As demonstrated by the attached file summarizing training to-date, Bradford Woods is highly committed to professional development.
Question:
The community has an active sustainability team, an Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), or comparable body that has at least one board member, one staff member, and one resident who is responsible for advising and/or creating policy and conducting outreach related to all three aspects of sustainability: Environment, Equity, and Economy. Required for Silver, Gold and Platinum.
The community has an active sustainability team, an Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), or comparable body that has at least one board member, one staff member, and one resident who is responsible for advising and/or creating policy and conducting outreach related to all three aspects of sustainability: Environment, Equity, and Economy. Required for Silver, Gold and Platinum.
Answer:
B. The municipality has an EAC or comparable committee, but has not yet incorporated all three aspects of sustainability or does not include at least one board member, staff member, or resident.
B. The municipality has an EAC or comparable committee, but has not yet incorporated all three aspects of sustainability or does not include at least one board member, staff member, or resident.
Notes:
Health and Wellness
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:
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.).
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.).
Notes:
Water Planning and Protection
Question:
The municipality has developed and implemented a Stormwater Management Plan of Best Management Practices including all 6 minimum control measures, including Public Education and Outreach, Public Participation, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Construction Site Runoff Control, Post Construction Runoff Control, and Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping, to meet the MS4 requirements.
The municipality has developed and implemented a Stormwater Management Plan of Best Management Practices including all 6 minimum control measures, including Public Education and Outreach, Public Participation, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Construction Site Runoff Control, Post Construction Runoff Control, and Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping, to meet the MS4 requirements.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
Notes:
Question:
The municipality has an ordinance aimed to incentivize or mandate the protection and/or restoration of riparian buffers, wetlands, and waterways.
The municipality has an ordinance aimed to incentivize or mandate the protection and/or restoration of riparian buffers, wetlands, and waterways.
Answer:
A. Yes (documentation required)
A. Yes (documentation required)
Notes:
Riparian Buffer Requirements - https://ecode360.com/12320247?highlight=agricultural&searchId=10255094723625053#12320247
Riparian Buffer Requirements - https://ecode360.com/12320247?highlight=agricultural&searchId=10255094723625053#12320247
Question:
The municipality has an up-to-date official map for land or water bodies that the municipality intends to restore, preserve, and protect. Select all that apply.
The municipality has an up-to-date official map for land or water bodies that the municipality intends to restore, preserve, and protect. Select all that apply.
Answer:
B. The municipality has an up-to-date official map that specifically identifies wetlands, riparian buffers, and/or waterways. (documentation required)
B. The municipality has an up-to-date official map that specifically identifies wetlands, riparian buffers, and/or waterways. (documentation required)
Notes:
This is our only map showing waterways. There are no wetlands or riparian buffers in the borough. In terms of waterways, a small portion of Pine Creek runs through Bradford Woods, and three tributaries to Brush Creek run through Bradford Woods.
This is our only map showing waterways. There are no wetlands or riparian buffers in the borough. In terms of waterways, a small portion of Pine Creek runs through Bradford Woods, and three tributaries to Brush Creek run through Bradford Woods.
Planning and Zoning
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.
Notes:
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:
C. The comp plan includes instructions for who is responsible for the implementable steps.
C. The comp plan includes instructions for who is responsible for the implementable steps.
Notes:
Human Scale Development
Question:
The municipality is focused on maintaining, improving, or redeveloping areas as opposed to opening up new land for development and this is reflected in community planning documents and ordinances. Select all that apply.
The municipality is focused on maintaining, improving, or redeveloping areas as opposed to opening up new land for development and this is reflected in community planning documents and ordinances. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipal comp plan calls for limiting the expansion of land development to specific areas while protecting undeveloped land.
A. The municipal comp plan calls for limiting the expansion of land development to specific areas while protecting undeveloped land.
Notes:
The Comp Plan calls for protecting undeveloped land (the borough owns 2 undeveloped lots used for park area; the largest of the two is a conservation easement of the Allegheny Land Trust.) There is also no developable land within Bradford Woods.
The Comp Plan calls for protecting undeveloped land (the borough owns 2 undeveloped lots used for park area; the largest of the two is a conservation easement of the Allegheny Land Trust.) There is also no developable land within Bradford Woods.
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:
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) - B. The community's land use ordinances encourage compact design to ensure that the distances between amenities and services are accessible by pedestrians. - C. Storefront requirements, signage, and street design are oriented towards the pedestrian. - D. The land use ordinances encourage other principles of mixed use/walkable neighborhoods.
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) - B. The community's land use ordinances encourage compact design to ensure that the distances between amenities and services are accessible by pedestrians. - C. Storefront requirements, signage, and street design are oriented towards the pedestrian. - D. The land use ordinances encourage other principles of mixed use/walkable neighborhoods.
Notes:
https://ecode360.com/12320892#12320892
https://ecode360.com/12320892#12320892
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:
B. The plan calls for publicly accessible areas within walkable/mixed use neighborhoods.
B. The plan calls for publicly accessible areas within walkable/mixed use neighborhoods.
Notes:
Community Wide Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
Question:
The municipality has implemented and is actively enforcing Pennsylvania's energy-efficiency building codes. 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 implemented and is actively enforcing Pennsylvania's energy-efficiency building codes. 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. Municipal code officials have received training on the energy-efficiency codes.
B. Municipal code officials have received training on the energy-efficiency codes.
Notes:
Economic Development
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:
C. The municipality supports an initiative to encourage residents to buy local.
C. The municipality supports an initiative to encourage residents to buy local.
Notes:
Community Revitalization
Question:
The municipality supports or promotes a program to test for and remediate lead in privately owned plumbing systems.
The municipality supports or promotes a program to test for and remediate lead in privately owned plumbing systems.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
Notes:
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. - B. The municipality administers the IMPC.
A. The municipality administers the UCC. - B. The municipality administers the IMPC.
Notes:
Question:
The municipality is actively working to remediate blighted, vacant, and/or abandoned buildings and/or brownfields in their community. Select all that apply.
The municipality is actively working to remediate blighted, vacant, and/or abandoned buildings and/or brownfields in their community. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipal comprehensive plan or other relevant community plan has specific recommendations for remediating blighted and abandoned buildings or brownfields in the community. (documentation required)
A. The municipal comprehensive plan or other relevant community plan has specific recommendations for remediating blighted and abandoned buildings or brownfields in the community. (documentation required)
Notes:
Page 19 of Comprehensive Plan
Page 19 of Comprehensive Plan
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:
Rusti Null, Borough Manager
Rusti Null, Borough Manager
Notes:
Bradford Woods values sustainability for the enhancement of our community's ecological, human, and economic health and vitality both now and in the future.
Bradford Woods values sustainability for the enhancement of our community's ecological, human, and economic health and vitality both now and in the future.
Land Conservation Management
Question:
The municipality has written policies and/or incentives to conserve environmentally and ecologically sensitive places, including: (documentation required) Select all that apply.
The municipality has written policies and/or incentives to conserve environmentally and ecologically sensitive places, including: (documentation required) Select all that apply.
Answer:
C. Mature woodlands
C. Mature woodlands
Notes:
https://ecode360.com/12514015?highlight=slope,slope%20slopes,slopes&searchId=8980191556333513#12514015 - Slope preservation https://ecode360.com/12320742#12320742 - mature woodlands preservation
https://ecode360.com/12514015?highlight=slope,slope%20slopes,slopes&searchId=8980191556333513#12514015 - Slope preservation https://ecode360.com/12320742#12320742 - mature woodlands preservation
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:
B. zones or districts where ecologically valuable green space and productive agricultural areas are maintained and/or expanded (documentation required) - D. tree/woodland replacement criteria
B. zones or districts where ecologically valuable green space and productive agricultural areas are maintained and/or expanded (documentation required) - D. tree/woodland replacement criteria
Notes:
https://ecode360.com/12320742#12320742 - link to tree ordinance
https://ecode360.com/12320742#12320742 - link to tree ordinance
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. - B. for preserving environmentally sensitive and/or ecologically significant areas. - E. for expanding and/or improving parks, recreational spaces, and open space. - 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. - B. for preserving environmentally sensitive and/or ecologically significant areas. - E. for expanding and/or improving parks, recreational spaces, and open space. - 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:
The Borough encompasses one square mile of land, therefore all residents live within 1 mile of one of our two parks, and the vast majority are within 1/2 mile.
The Borough encompasses one square mile of land, therefore all residents live within 1 mile of one of our two parks, and the vast majority are within 1/2 mile.
Parks and Habitat Programs
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:
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) - C. The municipality only uses organic fertilizers. - 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) - C. The municipality only uses organic fertilizers. - F. The municipality limits water use by planting appropriate native species and timing waterings to conserve water.
Notes:
The Borough uses no fertilizers on borough-owned properties. The Borough does not water any plants.
The Borough uses no fertilizers on borough-owned properties. The Borough does not water any plants.
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.
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.
Notes:
Every resident in Bradford Woods lives within 1/2 mile of our parks. The Borough has a total land area of one square mile.
Every resident in Bradford Woods lives within 1/2 mile of our parks. The Borough has a total land area of one square mile.
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:
F. Increasing bicycle, transit, and pedestrian commuting
F. Increasing bicycle, transit, and pedestrian commuting
Notes:
Option F - page 25 of Comprehensive Plan
Option F - page 25 of Comprehensive Plan
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:
F. Police are trained on the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists and state law on passing bicycles.
F. Police are trained on the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists and state law on passing bicycles.
Notes:
Energy Use, Conservation and Green Building
Municipal Energy Use
Question:
Municipality has retrofitted or replaced at least 90% of street lights, outdoor lighting, and traffic signals with LED bulbs. Select all that apply.
Municipality has retrofitted or replaced at least 90% of street lights, outdoor lighting, and traffic signals with LED bulbs. Select all that apply.
Answer:
B. Yes (documentation required)
B. Yes (documentation required)
Notes:
See attached electric bill for streetlights - highlighted area shows that 100% of street lights are LED. There are no traffic signals in Bradford Woods.
See attached electric bill for streetlights - highlighted area shows that 100% of street lights are LED. There are no traffic signals in Bradford Woods.
Governance and Community Engagement
Public Safety
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:
Residents are encouraged to attend monthly Police Board meetings. A police department lieutenant attends the monthly borough council meetings and discusses community concerns with residents. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=202510462340008&set=a.130477122876676
Residents are encouraged to attend monthly Police Board meetings. A police department lieutenant attends the monthly borough council meetings and discusses community concerns with residents. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=202510462340008&set=a.130477122876676
Question:
Municipal public safety officers have participated in equity training. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Municipal public safety officers have participated in equity training. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
B Public safety officers have participated in an implicit bias and/or diversity and inclusion training designed for public safety personnel. (documentation required)
B Public safety officers have participated in an implicit bias and/or diversity and inclusion training designed for public safety personnel. (documentation required)
Notes:
Our regional police department trains all officers in Implicit Bias. The documentation is stored in each officer's personnel filel
Our regional police department trains all officers in Implicit Bias. The documentation is stored in each officer's personnel filel
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:
C. The municipality has a formal policy for all public safety officers to carry Narcan for use on members of the public. (documentation required) - D. The municipality has Narcan and information for recovery services available for the general public. - E. The municipality has a policy where police officers are encouraged to exercise discretionary authority at point of contact to divert individuals to a community-based, harm-reduction intervention for law violations driven by unmet behavioral health need - F. The municipality has hired or works with an agency to provide a social worker to accompany law enforcement officers for certain types of calls.
C. The municipality has a formal policy for all public safety officers to carry Narcan for use on members of the public. (documentation required) - D. The municipality has Narcan and information for recovery services available for the general public. - E. The municipality has a policy where police officers are encouraged to exercise discretionary authority at point of contact to divert individuals to a community-based, harm-reduction intervention for law violations driven by unmet behavioral health need - F. The municipality has hired or works with an agency to provide a social worker to accompany law enforcement officers for certain types of calls.
Notes:
https://nrpolice.com/ Please see the Police Chief's assertion (in the attached file) that all officers are trained on and carry Narcan. The department is in the process of updating their policy manual.
https://nrpolice.com/ Please see the Police Chief's assertion (in the attached file) that all officers are trained on and carry Narcan. The department is in the process of updating their policy manual.
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. - C. Municipality participates in a regional service program or contracts services to or through other municipalities for police. - D. Municipality participates in a regional service program or contracts services to or through other municipalities for EMS.
A. Municipality maintains updated public safety mutual aid agreements with neighboring municipalities and shares resources. - C. Municipality participates in a regional service program or contracts services to or through other municipalities for police. - D. Municipality participates in a regional service program or contracts services to or through other municipalities for EMS.
Notes:
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:
C. There is a policy in place to regularly review existing emergency response resources, systems, and plans.
C. There is a policy in place to regularly review existing emergency response resources, systems, and plans.
Notes: