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Current Assessment:
Bronze
Bronze
Assessment History:
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)
A. Obligations for pensions/other post-employment benefits are funded for the long-term to at least 80%. (documentation required)
Notes:
Attached is our annual MMO (Minimal Municipal Obligation) that is put forward toward the Pennsylvanian Municipal Retirement Service. This is a State Pension that the Borough used for all non-uniform employees. This document is proof of year contributions of the Borough.
Attached is our annual MMO (Minimal Municipal Obligation) that is put forward toward the Pennsylvanian Municipal Retirement Service. This is a State Pension that the Borough used for all non-uniform employees. This document is proof of year contributions of the Borough.
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:
A. There is an annual revenue-expenditure trend analysis conducted including 4 previous years. (documentation required) - C. Funds equivalent to a minimum of 2 months worth of expenditures or revenue are carried over year to year.
A. There is an annual revenue-expenditure trend analysis conducted including 4 previous years. (documentation required) - C. Funds equivalent to a minimum of 2 months worth of expenditures or revenue are carried over year to year.
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:
A demolition ordinance has been adopted that includes provisions to ensure the mitigation of harmful pollutants including lead and asbestos.
A demolition ordinance has been adopted that includes provisions to ensure the mitigation of harmful pollutants including lead and asbestos.
Answer:
A. Yes (documentation required)
A. Yes (documentation required)
Notes:
The Uniform Construction Code (UCC) lays out standards for demolition which include the removal of harmful materials such as lead and asbestos.
The Uniform Construction Code (UCC) lays out standards for demolition which include the removal of harmful materials such as lead and asbestos.
Question:
The municipality operates a rental inspection program for all non-owner occupied buildings. Select all that apply.
The municipality operates a rental inspection program for all non-owner occupied buildings. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality manages a rental inspection program. (documentation required) - D. Code enforcement officers are trained on the rental inspection program.
A. The municipality manages a rental inspection program. (documentation required) - D. Code enforcement officers are trained on the rental inspection program.
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:
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:
A. 3 or more events annually
A. 3 or more events annually
Notes:
Christmas Parade, Halloween Parade, Memorial Day Event
Christmas Parade, Halloween Parade, Memorial Day Event
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.
A. The municipality has up-to-date council meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes posted online.
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Economic Development
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:
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. - C. The municipality supports small scale developers with special financing tools or programs. (documentation required)
A. The municipality has reviewed zoning code and related ordinances to assess barriers to small scale developers. - C. The municipality supports small scale developers with special financing tools or programs. (documentation required)
Notes:
Health and Wellness
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:
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:
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) - G. The municipality supports and/or promotes meal programs for vulnerable populations.
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) - G. The municipality supports and/or promotes meal programs for vulnerable populations.
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:
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:
Organization Details
Question:
On your municipality's profile page on the Sustainable PA website, we ask that each community share one action or project related to sustainability which the community would like to highlight. Please provide a description of what you would like to highlight in the comments section below. Please click on the "More Info" button to see how it will look on a community profile.
On your municipality's profile page on the Sustainable PA website, we ask that each community share one action or project related to sustainability which the community would like to highlight. Please provide a description of what you would like to highlight in the comments section below. Please click on the "More Info" button to see how it will look on a community profile.
Answer:
Upgrading wastewater infrastructure to preserve the recreational waterways on two sides of our community.
Upgrading wastewater infrastructure to preserve the recreational waterways on two sides of our community.
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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:
Sustainable PA has helped Freeport better understand how many small decisions lead to major change for generations to come. -Borough Manager, Zach Filous
Sustainable PA has helped Freeport better understand how many small decisions lead to major change for generations to come. -Borough Manager, Zach Filous
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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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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:
B. The community's land use ordinances encourage compact design to ensure that the distances between amenities and services are accessible by pedestrians.
B. The community's land use ordinances encourage compact design to ensure that the distances between amenities and services are accessible by pedestrians.
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Mobility Options
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:
D. The municipality has bicycle infrastructure that reaches 95% of the population.
D. The municipality has bicycle infrastructure that reaches 95% of the population.
Notes:
Public Works maintains roughly 2.8 miles of bike only trail. Each community takes care of a different section from Freeport pa to Butler Pa. 95% or more of the Freeport Borough Population is within 1/2 mile of this bicycle infrastructure. Additionally, sidewalks and roadways connect the community to the Butler-Freeport Trial.
Public Works maintains roughly 2.8 miles of bike only trail. Each community takes care of a different section from Freeport pa to Butler Pa. 95% or more of the Freeport Borough Population is within 1/2 mile of this bicycle infrastructure. Additionally, sidewalks and roadways connect the community to the Butler-Freeport Trial.
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:
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.
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:
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:
A. The municipality allows for more than 6 different types of housing (see the "more info" button for acceptable types). (documentation required)
A. The municipality allows for more than 6 different types of housing (see the "more info" button for acceptable types). (documentation required)
Notes:
Article 3 of Zoning Ordnance that establishes 4 or 5 different housing types. ( Dwelling- garage apartment, Dwelling-mixed use, Dwelling-mobile home, Dwelling Multi-family, Dwelling- Single Family, and Nursing Home.
Article 3 of Zoning Ordnance that establishes 4 or 5 different housing types. ( Dwelling- garage apartment, Dwelling-mixed use, Dwelling-mobile home, Dwelling Multi-family, Dwelling- Single Family, and Nursing Home.
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:
C. The municipality only uses organic fertilizers.
C. The municipality only uses organic fertilizers.
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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. - D. All municipal parks have been reviewed and redesigned to ensure access to those of all abilities.
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. - D. All municipal parks have been reviewed and redesigned to ensure access to those of all abilities.
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Water Planning and Protection
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:
Current Pittsburgh to Harrisburg Main Line Canal Greenway Map that lays our the two waterways that we are trying to preserve and protect. We do so through wastewater treatment, weekly street sweeping, riverfront park management, and etc.
Current Pittsburgh to Harrisburg Main Line Canal Greenway Map that lays our the two waterways that we are trying to preserve and protect. We do so through wastewater treatment, weekly street sweeping, riverfront park management, and etc.
Question:
The comprehensive plan (or separate water-specific plans that are currently in use - such as a One Water plan or a flood mitigation plan) includes recommendations for: 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 (or separate water-specific plans that are currently in use - such as a One Water plan or a flood mitigation plan) includes recommendations for: 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. encouraging low impact development or enhanced stormwater management techniques to manage stormwater runoff and onsite stormwater infiltration where geologically effective. - D. protecting homes and properties where vulnerable populations are at significant risk of flooding.
A. encouraging low impact development or enhanced stormwater management techniques to manage stormwater runoff and onsite stormwater infiltration where geologically effective. - D. protecting homes and properties where vulnerable populations are at significant risk of flooding.
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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:
A. Slopes over 25% and/or slide prone soils and geology - C. Mature woodlands
A. Slopes over 25% and/or slide prone soils and geology - C. Mature woodlands
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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) - 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) - C. community gardens and urban agriculture are permitted by right. (documentation required)
Notes:
The Map shows the Zoning distinctions for Freeport. Rec or Recreation spaces are parks and green spaces that are maintained in the Borough. There is not direct documentation for Community Gardens or urban agriculture. It has always been a right for the community to garden and was never something that was in question because of our communities rural nature.
The Map shows the Zoning distinctions for Freeport. Rec or Recreation spaces are parks and green spaces that are maintained in the Borough. There is not direct documentation for Community Gardens or urban agriculture. It has always been a right for the community to garden and was never something that was in question because of our communities rural nature.
Water Conservation
Question:
The municipal water, sewer authority, and/or water supplier has created and adopted a pricing structure designed to conserve water usage, where the price per unit increases with volume of water consumed or conveyed. (no volume discounts)
The municipal water, sewer authority, and/or water supplier has created and adopted a pricing structure designed to conserve water usage, where the price per unit increases with volume of water consumed or conveyed. (no volume discounts)
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
Notes:
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.
A. The community collaborates with other municipalities and authorities in their watershed to manage source water, treatment and distribution, sewage, and stormwater.
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Question:
A water infrastructure capital assessment has been completed and an improvement plan developed with a budget to ensure that investments are being made to water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure systems to keep pace with maintenance and operations to improve water quality, and green infrastructure strategies are prioritized over grey.
A water infrastructure capital assessment has been completed and an improvement plan developed with a budget to ensure that investments are being made to water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure systems to keep pace with maintenance and operations to improve water quality, and green infrastructure strategies are prioritized over grey.
Answer:
A. Yes (documentation required)
A. Yes (documentation required)
Notes:
Freeport Borough is about to begin a wastewater treatment plant upgrade. Our sewage and rain water systems are a combined system. Because of this, it is very difficult to add green water alternatives to the system. We manage many parks and green spaces in town to attempt to remove rain water before it enters the combined system. The new wastewater plant will use more sustainable energies such as UV Light instead of chlorine gas.
Freeport Borough is about to begin a wastewater treatment plant upgrade. Our sewage and rain water systems are a combined system. Because of this, it is very difficult to add green water alternatives to the system. We manage many parks and green spaces in town to attempt to remove rain water before it enters the combined system. The new wastewater plant will use more sustainable energies such as UV Light instead of chlorine gas.
Energy Use, Conservation and Green Building
Municipal Energy Use
Question:
Do you track your energy usage? Required for Gold and Platinum. Select all that apply.
Do you track your energy usage? Required for Gold and Platinum. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. We monitor and record our energy use. Required for Gold.
A. We monitor and record our energy use. Required for Gold.
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Sustainability Program
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.
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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:
C. The goals of the sustainability program are aligned with the goals of the community's comprehensive plan.
C. The goals of the sustainability program are aligned with the goals of the community's comprehensive plan.
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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:
B. Yes, we are committed to passing a resolution within 6 months. Required for Bronze.
B. Yes, we are committed to passing a resolution within 6 months. Required for Bronze.
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Resiliency Planning
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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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.
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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:
B. All municipal staff and volunteers have been trained on the details of the flood evacuation/response plan.
B. All municipal staff and volunteers have been trained on the details of the flood evacuation/response plan.
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.
A. The municipality provides curbside brush and leaves collection for at least 10 weeks in the fall.
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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:
Operations Materials Management
Question:
In which of the following ways does the municipality track its internal or operational waste? Select all that apply.
In which of the following ways does the municipality track its internal or operational waste? Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. We collect waste data from our hauler(s).
A. We collect waste data from our hauler(s).
Notes:
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.
A. There is a active recycling program for all municipal operations. - B. The program includes composting.
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:
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.
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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:
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:
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) - C. The municipality has a formal policy for all public safety officers to carry Narcan for use on members of the public. (documentation required)
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) - C. The municipality has a formal policy for all public safety officers to carry Narcan for use on members of the public. (documentation required)
Notes:
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.
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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. - B. The municipality has a public safety plan to ensure staffing and financial resources keep pace with needs for Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services. (documentation required) - 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. - B. The municipality has a public safety plan to ensure staffing and financial resources keep pace with needs for Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services. (documentation required) - C. There is a policy in place to regularly review existing emergency response resources, systems, and plans.
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Regional Cooperation
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: