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Updated Water Meters The Sharpsburg Borough received through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a grant to acquire water meters and distribute them free to income eligible residents of Sharpsburg. Residents must meet the Allegheny County Guidelines for the year 2008 based on a 50% Median Income Area. If your GROSS income falls within this guideline based on the number residing in the home, please bring a copy of your 2008 income tax return or other proof of income to the Sharpsburg Borough Administration Office. Please refer to the Allegheny County 2008 Income Guidelines table below:
Even if your income does not fall within the above levels, you may qualify under other "hardship" circumstances. Please contact the Borough offices for details. The meters are at no cost to you and are available at the Sharpsburg Borough Administration Office. WE DO NOT INSTALL the meters. Once the meter is installed, the Head of the Water Department will install the remote and seal the meter by appointment only. Please contact or stop by the Borough with any questions. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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Public Works Department The Public Works Department in the Borough has five crewmen who are responsible for street maintenance and repair, water lines, sewer lines, as well as the salting and removal of snow on the Borough streets during the winter months. Water service is provided from within the Borough through the Sharpsburg Water Department. All water is pumped from wells and treated at the plant which resides along the Allegheny River. All water bills are collected at the Borough Office. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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Trash Collection PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE SNOW EMERGENCY OF FEBRUARY 5, 2010, THE SHARPSBURG TRASH COLLECTION WILL BE ONE (1) DAY BEHIND SCHEDULE (TUESDAY COLLECTION). RESIDENTS WHO NORMALLY HAVE TRASH COLLECTED IN THE BOROUGH ALLEYS ARE ASKED TO MOVE THEIR TRASH TO THE NEAREST STREET OR MAIN ROAD IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE TIMELY AND EFFICIENT COLLECTION DURING THIS EMERGENCY. Residential trash collection service in the Borough takes place every MONDAY throughout 2010. Whenever there is a national holiday during the week, the collection will be one day behind during that week. The following is a list of holidays affecting the 2010 trash collection schedule:
Waste Management, North Huntingdon Hauling provides trash service for the Borough. Trash must be placed at the curb by 6:00AM and is not to be put out prior to 6:00PM the night before. If you have any questions regarding your trash collection, please contact their Customer Service Department at 1-800-458-4090, or contact the Borough office at (412) 781-0546. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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Street Sweeping Dates The following are dates in 2010 when there will be street cleaning service occurring in the Borough. Please make sure your vehicles are not parked in the designated street sweeping areas during the morning hours of those days. Street sweeping begins in April , 2010 and ends in November , 2010. April 5, 7, 19 and 21, 2010 ; May 3, 5, 17, and 19, 2010; June 2, 7, 16 and 21, 2010; July 7, 19, and 21, 2010; August 2, 4, 16 and 18, 2010; September 1, 15, and 20, 2010; October 4, 6, 18 and 20, 2010 and November 1, 3, 15 and 17, 2010. If you have any questions, call the department at 412-781-0546, Ext. 25. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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Building Inspector Ed Crates is the Building Inspector and Zoning Officer for the Borough of Sharpsburg. Building inspections are performed once a week. Newly sold properties are required to be inspected prior to the closing. The building inspector will never go into a property without being invited in or without someone being at the property. If you would like to file a complaint regarding a code or building violation, please call the borough office at (412) 781-0546. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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Usage and Occupancy Permits Usage Permits are a Borough requirement for any new business desiring to establish in Sharpsburg. You can obtain a Usage Permit at the Borough Municipal Building, located at 1611 Main Street. Occupancy Permits are required for property owners desiring to lease their space to tenants, whether this be residential, business, or industrial. New tenants have to be put on file according to Borough regulations. Occupancy Permits can also be obtained at the Borough Municipal Building. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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Tax Collection The Borough collects real estate tax from properties within Sharpsburg. Additionally, the Borough is responsible for collecting Fox Chapel School District taxes from residents living in Sharpsburg. All delinquent real estste taxes are paid to Keystone Municipal Collections, not the Borough of Sharpsburg. Earned Income Tax (EIT), collected on earned wages and self-employed income, are collected by the Joint Tax Collection Agency (JTCA). The JTCA collects EIT for all communities within the Fox Chapel Area School District. For additional information, please contact the Borough at (412) 781-0546. _______________________________________________________________________________________ |