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Current Assessment:
08/15/2023
08/15/2023
Assessment History:
Stormwater and Flooding
Question:
The municipality is an active participant in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System. (documentation required)
The municipality is an active participant in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System. (documentation required)
Answer:
D. Yes with a score of 5 or better.
D. Yes with a score of 5 or better.
Notes:
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:
B. The municipality collaborates with (or has recruited/fostered) a watershed group or organization to protect and improve the wetlands and waterways located in the community's watersheds.
B. The municipality collaborates with (or has recruited/fostered) a watershed group or organization to protect and improve the wetlands and waterways located in the community's watersheds.
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:
A. The municipality requires or incentivise new developments or redevelopments to utilize green infrastructure. (documentation required) - B. The municipality promotes green infrastructure through incentives, design guidelines, and/or support for educational programs/workshops.
A. The municipality requires or incentivise new developments or redevelopments to utilize green infrastructure. (documentation required) - B. The municipality promotes green infrastructure through incentives, design guidelines, and/or support for educational programs/workshops.
Notes:
see following link for our SWM ordinances: https://ecode360.com/11223145; https://ecode360.com/11223684; and our SALDO ordinance calling out SWM best practices https://ecode360.com/attachment/LO1561/LO1561-178p%20Exhibit%207.pdf - https://ecode360.com/11225438
see following link for our SWM ordinances: https://ecode360.com/11223145; https://ecode360.com/11223684; and our SALDO ordinance calling out SWM best practices https://ecode360.com/attachment/LO1561/LO1561-178p%20Exhibit%207.pdf - https://ecode360.com/11225438
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:
https://www.lmt.org/2022/01/31/yard-waste-dropoff-2022-drop-off-dates/; https://www.lmt.org/government/boards-and-commissions/environmental-advisory-council/ Our EAC weblink has various pictures here on this website for events such as recycling events, stewardship awards, and year end reviews highlighting sustainable initiatives. We have also uploaded some pictures for your reference.
https://www.lmt.org/2022/01/31/yard-waste-dropoff-2022-drop-off-dates/; https://www.lmt.org/government/boards-and-commissions/environmental-advisory-council/ Our EAC weblink has various pictures here on this website for events such as recycling events, stewardship awards, and year end reviews highlighting sustainable initiatives. We have also uploaded some pictures for your reference.
Question:
The municipality communicates regularly with the public about public meetings, municipal news, and other important information. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality communicates regularly with the public about public meetings, municipal news, and other important information. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
D. Municipality regularly communicates via Facebook and/or Twitter or a specifically designed civic engagement app like Civic Plus or Nextdoor. - C. Municipality communicates with the public via a regularly scheduled newsletter or regularly updated and dated web-based news postings. - B. The municipality broadcasts public meetings on an online platform (Zoom, Facebook, Youtube, Vimeo, etc.) and has links to recorded public meetings on their municipal website. - A. The municipality has up-to-date council meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes posted online.
D. Municipality regularly communicates via Facebook and/or Twitter or a specifically designed civic engagement app like Civic Plus or Nextdoor. - C. Municipality communicates with the public via a regularly scheduled newsletter or regularly updated and dated web-based news postings. - B. The municipality broadcasts public meetings on an online platform (Zoom, Facebook, Youtube, Vimeo, etc.) and has links to recorded public meetings on their municipal website. - A. The municipality has up-to-date council meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes posted online.
Notes:
Question:
A program exists to actively pursue and match residents and local businesses to volunteer opportunities, including board, committee, and commission positions, and others that will strengthen community engagement and improve capacity for community organizations. This must include an online portal where potential volunteers can enter their information.
A program exists to actively pursue and match residents and local businesses to volunteer opportunities, including board, committee, and commission positions, and others that will strengthen community engagement and improve capacity for community organizations. This must include an online portal where potential volunteers can enter their information.
Answer:
A. Yes (documentation required)
A. Yes (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.lmt.org/government/boards-and-commissions/ - We are able to add this through OpenGov, our online permitting and citizen requests portal.
https://www.lmt.org/government/boards-and-commissions/ - We are able to add this through OpenGov, our online permitting and citizen requests portal.
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:
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:
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.).
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:
see attached proof of funds sent to me by our Assistant Finance Director. Thanks!
see attached proof of funds sent to me by our Assistant Finance Director. Thanks!
Question:
The budget includes a written narrative explaining the details of the budget including key points, goals, and/or changes to better communicate important details to the public. Select all that apply.
The budget includes a written narrative explaining the details of the budget including key points, goals, and/or changes to better communicate important details to the public. Select all that apply.
Answer:
E. The budget includes line items for land conservation or park projects. - D. The budget includes funding for sustainable water projects. - C. The budget includes funding for transportation projects that improve multimodal access and/or carbon reduction. (must go beyond maintenance or repaving work) - A. The budget includes funding for the community sustainability program or efforts.
E. The budget includes line items for land conservation or park projects. - D. The budget includes funding for sustainable water projects. - C. The budget includes funding for transportation projects that improve multimodal access and/or carbon reduction. (must go beyond maintenance or repaving work) - A. The budget includes funding for the community sustainability program or efforts.
Notes:
https://www.lmt.org/2022/12/21/2023-final-budget/ - page 2 contains the narrative
https://www.lmt.org/2022/12/21/2023-final-budget/ - page 2 contains the narrative
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:
D. When the final budget is advertised it includes working documents to help the public to better prepare themselves to comment on and/or support the final budget. - C. Funds equivalent to a minimum of 2 months worth of expenditures or revenue are carried over year to year. - 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)
D. When the final budget is advertised it includes working documents to help the public to better prepare themselves to comment on and/or support the final budget. - C. Funds equivalent to a minimum of 2 months worth of expenditures or revenue are carried over year to year. - 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.lmt.org/2022/12/21/2023-final-budget/ - page 2 has a narrative explaining action items. Here are the links to the televised meeting and meeting minutes that explained the budget to general public: Board of Supervisors Budget Meeting November 10, 2022
https://www.lmt.org/2022/12/21/2023-final-budget/ - page 2 has a narrative explaining action items. Here are the links to the televised meeting and meeting minutes that explained the budget to general public: Board of Supervisors Budget Meeting November 10, 2022
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) - C. No
A. The municipality has at least one written intergovernmental cooperation (ICA) agreement (updated in the last 15 years). (documentation required) - C. No
Notes:
see examples
see examples
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. - B. The municipality has done a recent feasibility study including a cost benefit analysis to look at sharing services with neighboring communities.
A. The municipality shares services, personnel, or equipment with a neighboring municipality such as snow removal, a utility truck, or a public works function. - B. The municipality has done a recent feasibility study including a cost benefit analysis to look at sharing services with neighboring communities.
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 taken or regularly takes the following actions to ensure it is improving organizational diversity and inclusion. Some of these steps could be included as part of vision, strategy, or plan development. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has taken or regularly takes the following actions to ensure it is improving organizational diversity and inclusion. Some of these steps could be included as part of vision, strategy, or plan development. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
D. The municipality has written job descriptions for every position and clear employment policies that have been reviewed by a solicitor or qualified labor attorney.
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:
Question:
The municipality has held the following trainings (or had municipal officials attend) on state and federal laws within the last three years. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has held the following trainings (or had municipal officials attend) on state and federal laws within the last three years. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
B. Sexual Harassment
B. Sexual Harassment
Notes:
Question:
The municipality is engaged in programs to communicate that the community is welcoming to persons who represent diversity. For example: sister city relations, diversity sensitivity training, multilingual signage, etc. (documentation required) Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality is engaged in programs to communicate that the community is welcoming to persons who represent diversity. For example: sister city relations, diversity sensitivity training, multilingual signage, etc. (documentation required) Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
C. The municipality regularly features people of color and other ethnicities on the website, newsletters, and other marketing materials accessible or sent to residents and businesses.
C. The municipality regularly features people of color and other ethnicities on the website, newsletters, and other marketing materials accessible or sent to residents and businesses.
Notes:
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 provided diversity, equity, and inclusivity training for municipal employees. These trainings must go beyond state and federal requirements. (documentation required) Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has provided diversity, equity, and inclusivity training for municipal employees. These trainings must go beyond state and federal requirements. (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:
A. Cultural Diversity
A. Cultural Diversity
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. - C. Promotes education on backyard composting and reducing food waste.
A. The municipality provides curbside brush and leaves collection for at least 10 weeks in the fall. - C. Promotes education on backyard composting and reducing food waste.
Notes:
Resiliency Planning
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:
https://www.lmt.org/government/boards-and-commissions/emergency-management/ - disaster response plan uploaded. This is not on our website due to safety concerns.
https://www.lmt.org/government/boards-and-commissions/emergency-management/ - disaster response plan uploaded. This is not on our website due to safety concerns.
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.
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.
Notes:
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. - C. The community has worked with at risk or vulnerable groups to develop response, evacuation, and/or recovery plans. - B. The community publicizes the ability to sign up for the registry on the municipal website or communications. (documentation required)
A. The community has identified at risk or vulnerable populations. - C. The community has worked with at risk or vulnerable groups to develop response, evacuation, and/or recovery plans. - B. The community publicizes the ability to sign up for the registry on the municipal website or communications. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.lmt.org/public-safety/ready-bucks/
https://www.lmt.org/public-safety/ready-bucks/
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. - B. The community uses a reverse 911 system.
A. Yes the community has conducted emergency communications planning. - B. The community uses a reverse 911 system.
Notes:
Question:
Key government operations have planned to provide low impact backup power supply on-site to protect important security features in the case of more frequent or prolonged blackouts. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Key government operations have planned to provide low impact backup power supply on-site to protect important security features in the case of more frequent or prolonged blackouts. 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 installed battery backup with on site or mobile solar generation to provide power for important government operations. (documentation required) - B. The municipality has battery storage sufficient to operate key functions for prolonged blackouts (2 to 3 days). (documentation required)
A. The municipality has installed battery backup with on site or mobile solar generation to provide power for important government operations. (documentation required) - B. The municipality has battery storage sufficient to operate key functions for prolonged blackouts (2 to 3 days). (documentation required)
Notes:
The LMT EAC came in first in Bucks County and won a grant for a $10,000 solar system that was installed on the roof of Main Administrative Building Completed late 2007. See the following link: https://www.lmt.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/capra-certification-project/chapter-7/ - Per our Public Works Director, once the generator is on it runs for 25 days.
The LMT EAC came in first in Bucks County and won a grant for a $10,000 solar system that was installed on the roof of Main Administrative Building Completed late 2007. See the following link: https://www.lmt.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/capra-certification-project/chapter-7/ - Per our Public Works Director, once the generator is on it runs for 25 days.
Question:
The municipality has done a resiliency assessment and has created a resilience plan. 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 done a resiliency assessment and has created a resilience plan. 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 performed or has participated in a regional assessment of hazards and potential risks of climate change. (documentation required) - B. The municipality has created a resiliency plan either as part of a climate action, comprehensive, or ecodistrict plan, or as a stand alone document. (documentation required) - C. The plan includes a set of implementable actions including listing those responsible for taking actions to mitigate or adapt to the vulnerabilities found in the resiliency assessment. - D. The plan indicates who is responsible for implementing each of the actions.
A. The municipality has performed or has participated in a regional assessment of hazards and potential risks of climate change. (documentation required) - B. The municipality has created a resiliency plan either as part of a climate action, comprehensive, or ecodistrict plan, or as a stand alone document. (documentation required) - C. The plan includes a set of implementable actions including listing those responsible for taking actions to mitigate or adapt to the vulnerabilities found in the resiliency assessment. - D. The plan indicates who is responsible for implementing each of the actions.
Notes:
LMT adopted the Bucks County Hazard Mitigation Plan by resolution. see: https://www.buckscounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5328/1-Bucks-County-2021-HMP-Final-Master
LMT adopted the Bucks County Hazard Mitigation Plan by resolution. see: https://www.buckscounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5328/1-Bucks-County-2021-HMP-Final-Master
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.
Notes:
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:
https://www.lmt.org/government/boards-and-commissions/environmental-advisory-council/ - This is something we will mention to our EAC and make sure is at the forefront of their goals.
https://www.lmt.org/government/boards-and-commissions/environmental-advisory-council/ - This is something we will mention to our EAC and make sure is at the forefront of their goals.
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:
Health and Wellness
Question:
The municipality enforces policies to improve air quality and limit resident exposure to sources of poor air quality. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality enforces policies to improve air quality and limit resident exposure to sources of poor air quality. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. A burn ban has been formally adopted and made part of municipal ordinance, and State or County outdoor wood-fired boiler construction and operation is in accordance with state law. - C. The municipality provides informational pamphlets to locations with signage and/or hands them directly to violators.
A. A burn ban has been formally adopted and made part of municipal ordinance, and State or County outdoor wood-fired boiler construction and operation is in accordance with state law. - C. The municipality provides informational pamphlets to locations with signage and/or hands them directly to violators.
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:
B. The municipality runs, supports, and/or promotes, exercise and/or wellness programs for all age groups. - 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.). - D. A program to promote safe walking to school is in place (including trails in suburban and rural communities).
B. The municipality runs, supports, and/or promotes, exercise and/or wellness programs for all age groups. - 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.). - D. A program to promote safe walking to school is in place (including trails in suburban and rural communities).
Notes:
Question:
Improving community health and wellness are specifically mentioned as a goal or issue in the municipality's comprehensive plan.
Improving community health and wellness are specifically mentioned as a goal or issue in the municipality's comprehensive plan.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
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:
D. The municipality supports local farmers markets or food stands in the community. - F. The municipality hosts and/or supports a community produce garden that is open to the public.
D. The municipality supports local farmers markets or food stands in the community. - F. The municipality hosts and/or supports a community produce garden that is open to the public.
Notes:
checklist updated
checklist updated
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:
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:
A. The municipality has an up-to-date official map to protect future land uses such as open space, trails, and/or parks. (documentation required)
A. The municipality has an up-to-date official map to protect future land uses such as open space, trails, and/or parks. (documentation required)
Notes:
We have uploaded our official map and here is a link for farmland preservation which shows we have preserved land.
We have uploaded our official map and here is a link for farmland preservation which shows we have preserved land.
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. - B. protecting and preserving wetlands, waterways/riparian buffers. - 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. - B. protecting and preserving wetlands, waterways/riparian buffers. - D. protecting homes and properties where vulnerable populations are at significant risk of flooding.
Notes:
Planning and Zoning
Question:
Two or more of the municipality's planning officials (planning commission members, planning department staff, code officials) have attended trainings on the following land use topics. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Two or more of the municipality's planning officials (planning commission members, planning department staff, code officials) have attended trainings on the following land use topics. 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. Stormwater best practices and policies (documentation required) - E. Other sustainability related trainings (documentation required)
B. Stormwater best practices and policies (documentation required) - E. Other sustainability related trainings (documentation required)
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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:
C. The municipality has passed other ordinances or policies to support or incentivize the objectives of the comprehensive plan.
C. The municipality has passed other ordinances or policies to support or incentivize the objectives of the comprehensive plan.
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The municipality regularly updates and effectively uses their comprehensive land use plan as a community engagement process and a guiding document. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality regularly updates and effectively uses their comprehensive land use plan as a community engagement process and a guiding document. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
B. The comp plan includes implementable steps with specific timelines - A. The comprehensive plan had a process for significant stakeholder engagement and included a plan with specific steps for reaching vulnerable and/or marginalized community members. (documentation required)
B. The comp plan includes implementable steps with specific timelines - A. The comprehensive plan had a process for significant stakeholder engagement and included a plan with specific steps for reaching vulnerable and/or marginalized community members. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://app.sharebase.com/#/document/674886/share/129-ywJvLZJnykYdYK9crMfHunmyd-I_ The Planning Process with the outreach to stakeholders is outlined on pages 72, 73, 93, 98 of the 2019 Comprehensive Master Plan. 33 public meetings of the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors were held prior to the adoption of the plan. Implementation outline is shown on page 115 of the plan. Page 72 has info on vulnerable communities. The Disability Advisory Board was engaged with vulnerable populations: flood risk, disabled people, etc.
https://app.sharebase.com/#/document/674886/share/129-ywJvLZJnykYdYK9crMfHunmyd-I_ The Planning Process with the outreach to stakeholders is outlined on pages 72, 73, 93, 98 of the 2019 Comprehensive Master Plan. 33 public meetings of the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors were held prior to the adoption of the plan. Implementation outline is shown on page 115 of the plan. Page 72 has info on vulnerable communities. The Disability Advisory Board was engaged with vulnerable populations: flood risk, disabled people, etc.
Equitable Housing
Question:
The zoning ordinance provides for or accommodates a full range of housing opportunities.
The zoning ordinance provides for or accommodates a full range of housing opportunities.
Answer:
B. The municipality allows for four or five different types of housing. (documentation required)
B. The municipality allows for four or five different types of housing. (documentation required)
Notes:
see following ordinance for multiple family high density housing: https://ecode360.com/11226496
see following ordinance for multiple family high density housing: https://ecode360.com/11226496
Human Scale Development
Question:
The comprehensive plan encourages walkable/mixed use development. Select all that apply.
The comprehensive plan encourages walkable/mixed use development. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The plan calls for retail, offices, commercial services, housing, and civic uses to exist in same district. - B. The plan calls for publicly accessible areas within walkable/mixed use neighborhoods. - C. The plan calls for compact housing and street design to encourage access to all amenities in those districts.
A. The plan calls for retail, offices, commercial services, housing, and civic uses to exist in same district. - B. The plan calls for publicly accessible areas within walkable/mixed use neighborhoods. - C. The plan calls for compact housing and street design to encourage access to all amenities in those districts.
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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) - 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) - D. The land use ordinances encourage other principles of mixed use/walkable neighborhoods.
Notes:
see following zoning ordinance for our mixed use zoning overlay district: https://ecode360.com/37032545; https://ecode360.com/11226609
see following zoning ordinance for our mixed use zoning overlay district: https://ecode360.com/37032545; https://ecode360.com/11226609
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.
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Community Wide Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
Question:
The municipality has taken the following actions to improve market conditions for installing solar energy systems on residential and commercial buildings. Select all that apply.
The municipality has taken the following actions to improve market conditions for installing solar energy systems on residential and commercial buildings. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality has updated zoning regulations (preferably working with an expert) to remove any barriers to solar energy systems. (documentation required) - B. Residential and commercial ground mounted solar systems considered accessory use are permitted by right in most zoning districts. (documentation required) - C. Residential and commercial roof mounted solar systems do not require zoning permits or are permitted by right in most zoning districts.
A. The municipality has updated zoning regulations (preferably working with an expert) to remove any barriers to solar energy systems. (documentation required) - B. Residential and commercial ground mounted solar systems considered accessory use are permitted by right in most zoning districts. (documentation required) - C. Residential and commercial roof mounted solar systems do not require zoning permits or are permitted by right in most zoning districts.
Notes:
https://ecode360.com/11226092 - https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2018P7/chapter-3-building-planning#IRC2018P7_Pt03_Ch03_SecR324 - this link has part of the ICC / UCC building codes that the township has adopted. IRC R324 allows for solar panels placed in residential neighborhoods.
https://ecode360.com/11226092 - https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2018P7/chapter-3-building-planning#IRC2018P7_Pt03_Ch03_SecR324 - this link has part of the ICC / UCC building codes that the township has adopted. IRC R324 allows for solar panels placed in residential neighborhoods.
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:
B. The municipality is collaborating with local businesses to make pedestrian improvements to encourage more foot traffic. (documentation required) - C. The municipality supports an initiative to encourage residents to buy local. - D. The municipality maintains an inventory of local retail and B2B businesses on its website.
B. The municipality is collaborating with local businesses to make pedestrian improvements to encourage more foot traffic. (documentation required) - C. The municipality supports an initiative to encourage residents to buy local. - D. The municipality maintains an inventory of local retail and B2B businesses on its website.
Notes:
https://www.lmt.org/businesses/location/ https://www.lmt.org/businesses/retail-centers/ https://www.lmt.org/businesses/commercial-properties/
https://www.lmt.org/businesses/location/ https://www.lmt.org/businesses/retail-centers/ https://www.lmt.org/businesses/commercial-properties/
Question:
The municipal website provides businesses with a list of programs, tools, and resources they can use to improve community sustainability. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipal website provides businesses with a list of programs, tools, and resources they can use to improve community sustainability. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
D. The landing page provides links to relevant zoning, permitting and related programs that might be needed by business leaders. - C. The landing page provides information about the community's latest planning efforts and related goals (comp plan, ecodistricts, etc).
D. The landing page provides links to relevant zoning, permitting and related programs that might be needed by business leaders. - C. The landing page provides information about the community's latest planning efforts and related goals (comp plan, ecodistricts, etc).
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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.
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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:
B. The municipality has updated code to allow for incremental development by right or has adopted form based zoning. (documentation required)
B. The municipality has updated code to allow for incremental development by right or has adopted form based zoning. (documentation required)
Notes:
Community Revitalization
Question:
A Historic Review Commission is active.
A Historic Review Commission is active.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
Notes:
https://www.lmt.org/government/boards-and-commissions/historical-commission/ https://www.lmt.org/government/boards-and-commissions/historical-architectural-review-board/
https://www.lmt.org/government/boards-and-commissions/historical-commission/ https://www.lmt.org/government/boards-and-commissions/historical-architectural-review-board/
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
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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.
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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:
B. The municipality maintains a current inventory of vacant, abandoned, and/or blighted properties. (documentation required)
B. The municipality maintains a current inventory of vacant, abandoned, and/or blighted properties. (documentation required)
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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:
E. Other -- please describe in comments section - C. Mature woodlands - B. Natural springs and vernal pools - A. Slopes over 25% and/or slide prone soils and geology
E. Other -- please describe in comments section - C. Mature woodlands - B. Natural springs and vernal pools - A. Slopes over 25% and/or slide prone soils and geology
Notes:
See attached info on natural resource protection requirements.
See attached info on natural resource protection requirements.
Question:
Municipal land use ordinances protect or expand valuable green space and ecologically important assets including: Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Municipal land use ordinances protect or expand valuable green space and ecologically important assets including: Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
D. tree/woodland replacement criteria - B. zones or districts where ecologically valuable green space and productive agricultural areas are maintained and/or expanded (documentation required) - A. improving parks/recreation, publicly accessible open space with greenways designated to connect parks and trails (documentation required) - E. none of the above
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) - A. improving parks/recreation, publicly accessible open space with greenways designated to connect parks and trails (documentation required) - E. none of the above
Notes:
https://ecode360.com/11225347
https://ecode360.com/11225347
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:
B. for preserving environmentally sensitive and/or ecologically significant areas. - F. connecting parks and open with greenways and trails. - E. for expanding and/or improving parks, recreational spaces, and open space. - D. for promoting community gardens and infill green space. - C. for protecting productive agricultural areas. - A. for protecting woodlands and increasing tree cover in the municipality.
B. for preserving environmentally sensitive and/or ecologically significant areas. - F. connecting parks and open with greenways and trails. - E. for expanding and/or improving parks, recreational spaces, and open space. - D. for promoting community gardens and infill green space. - C. for protecting productive agricultural areas. - A. for protecting woodlands and increasing tree cover in the municipality.
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Parks and Habitat Programs
Question:
The municipality has been actively building out green space and parks to ensure access to all citizens. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has been actively building out green space and parks to ensure access to all citizens. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
C. Parks that have been built or redesigned in the last 10 years included a robust public input process.
C. Parks that have been built or redesigned in the last 10 years included a robust public input process.
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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:
E. Reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMTs) - D. increasing equitable access to all modes of transportation - G. The above recommendations/goals include specific and measurable goals (e.g., a VMT reduction goal). - F. Increasing bicycle, transit, and pedestrian commuting
E. Reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMTs) - D. increasing equitable access to all modes of transportation - G. The above recommendations/goals include specific and measurable goals (e.g., a VMT reduction goal). - F. Increasing bicycle, transit, and pedestrian commuting
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Mobility Options
Question:
The municipality has passed transit policies or built transit related infrastructure. Select all that apply.
The municipality has passed transit policies or built transit related infrastructure. Select all that apply.
Answer:
Information is collected, shared, and/or work is done in collaboration with transit authority
Information is collected, shared, and/or work is done in collaboration with transit authority
Notes:
Question:
The municipality is developing and maintaining residential multimodal infrastructure. Select all that apply.
The municipality is developing and maintaining residential multimodal infrastructure. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality is developing and maintaining bicycling and walking trails that extend and connect the community's sidewalks, key community assets/amenities, and park systems. - B. The municipality has created a sidewalk improvement program that provides incentives to property owners to maintain and/or rebuild their sidewalks and/or is actively building sidewalks where there are gaps in neighborhood connections.
A. The municipality is developing and maintaining bicycling and walking trails that extend and connect the community's sidewalks, key community assets/amenities, and park systems. - B. The municipality has created a sidewalk improvement program that provides incentives to property owners to maintain and/or rebuild their sidewalks and/or is actively building sidewalks where there are gaps in neighborhood connections.
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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:
D. Regional public transit permits bicycles on its vehicles and/or has bike storage at key locations. - F. Police are trained on the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists and state law on passing bicycles.
D. Regional public transit permits bicycles on its vehicles and/or has bike storage at key locations. - F. Police are trained on the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists and state law on passing bicycles.
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Vehicle Carbon Reduction and Efficiency
Question:
The municipality has plans or policies designed to improve vehicle efficiency and shift drivers to more sustainable forms of travel. The goals of vehicle efficiency programs or practices should be secondary to protecting the safety, convenience, connectivity, and accessibility of the system for bicycle, pedestrian, and other non-motorized vehicular traffic. 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 plans or policies designed to improve vehicle efficiency and shift drivers to more sustainable forms of travel. The goals of vehicle efficiency programs or practices should be secondary to protecting the safety, convenience, connectivity, and accessibility of the system for bicycle, pedestrian, and other non-motorized vehicular traffic. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
D. Carpooling/vanpooling is promoted and/or facilitated by the municipality.
D. Carpooling/vanpooling is promoted and/or facilitated by the municipality.
Notes:
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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Question:
The municipality owns or leases, on site or off, a renewable energy system/s. 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 owns or leases, on site or off, a renewable energy system/s. 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 a solar system installed on one of its properties. (documentation required)
A. The municipality has a solar system installed on one of its properties. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.lmt.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/capra-certification-project/chapter-7/
https://www.lmt.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/capra-certification-project/chapter-7/
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:
A. Yes, the municipality has started the process but does not yet have 90% of their lights converted.
A. Yes, the municipality has started the process but does not yet have 90% of their lights converted.
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Question:
The municipality has a written green building policy/standard that new construction/major renovations of municipal buildings must meet the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) or incorporate LEED Silver/Gold/Platinum Principles, or Net Zero Energy.
The municipality has a written green building policy/standard that new construction/major renovations of municipal buildings must meet the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) or incorporate LEED Silver/Gold/Platinum Principles, or Net Zero Energy.
Answer:
B. Yes, the green building policy sets LEED gold or equivalent as the standard. (documentation required)
B. Yes, the green building policy sets LEED gold or equivalent as the standard. (documentation required)
Notes:
Governance and Community Engagement
Public Safety
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:
B. Municipality participates in a regional service program or contracts services to or through other municipalities for firefighting services. - D. Municipality participates in a regional service program or contracts services to or through other municipalities for EMS. - C. Municipality participates in a regional service program or contracts services to or through other municipalities for police. - A. Municipality maintains updated public safety mutual aid agreements with neighboring municipalities and shares resources.
B. Municipality participates in a regional service program or contracts services to or through other municipalities for firefighting services. - D. Municipality participates in a regional service program or contracts services to or through other municipalities for EMS. - C. Municipality participates in a regional service program or contracts services to or through other municipalities for police. - A. Municipality maintains updated public safety mutual aid agreements with neighboring municipalities and shares resources.
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:
A. The municipality has assessed the efficacy of the community's emergency preparedness systems. - C. There is a policy in place to regularly review existing emergency response resources, systems, and plans.
A. The municipality has assessed the efficacy of the community's emergency preparedness systems. - C. There is a policy in place to regularly review existing emergency response resources, systems, and plans.
Notes:
https://www.lmt.org/public-safety/yardley-makefield-emergency-unit/ - the plans do not show budgeting unfortantely.
https://www.lmt.org/public-safety/yardley-makefield-emergency-unit/ - the plans do not show budgeting unfortantely.