Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
Local municipalities will be receiving annual grant funding through the Redevelopment Authority of the Bucks County’s program that uses revenue generated by Parx Casino in Bensalem Township.
The Redevelopment Authority of the Bucks County’s board voted to approve the grants during their meeting last Friday.
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Municipalities contiguous to Bensalem Township – Bristol Borough, Bristol Township, Hulmeville Borough, Langhorne Borough, Langhorne Manor Borough, Lower Southampton Township, Middletown Township, and Penndel Borough – were able to apply funding for themselves or even on behalf of projects or organizations in other towns. The county was also able to apply for funding.
The program is designed to aid contiguous municipalities impacted the most by the casino. The projects funded largely focus on infrastructure improvements, municipal upgrades, human services, and emergency services.
This year’s grants total to $3.28 million. The total is a rebound from last year’s $2.78 million, which was caused by the pandemic-related closure of the casino.
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“Today’s grant awards will support safe, vibrant and healthy communities with investments in infrastructure improvements and ensuring our police departments and first responders have the resources they need,” said Sean Schafer, chairman of the Redevelopment Authority of Bucks County.
“The authority is extremely proud the partnerships we’ve established with local municipalities to make the Municipal Grant Program a success. Most importantly, these grants will direct funding to their prioritized projects while reducing the onus on local taxpayers,” said Jeff Darwak, executive director of the Redevelopment Authority of Bucks County.
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State Sen. Tommy Tomlinson, a Republican from Bensalem Township, spurred the creation the grant program in 2008.
“When I initially envisioned this program, my intention was to relieve the tax burden of local residents and provide our first responders with the critical equipment they need to keep us safe. After thirteen years, and over $50 million in projects, I am pleased to see the realization of that vision and to know this program will continue to benefit the communities and families in lower Bucks County for years to come,” Tomlinson said.
Since its inception, the program has granted $52 million for towns.
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The 2021 grant awardees:
•Towns Against Graffiti (TAG) – Partnership of nine municipalities for graffiti and litter removal – $165,000
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•Bucks County Police Chiefs RMS Integration – $115,600
•Bensalem Township Fire/EMS Upgrade Project – $70,000
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•Chestnut Street, Bristol Borough Improvement Project – $47,419.79
•Bristol Borough Municipal Street Sweeper Acquisition – $318,345
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•Bristol Borough Public Works Dump Truck Acquisition – $85,000
•Bristol Borough Police Patrol Vehicle Acquisition – $63,000
•Bristol Township Traffic Signal Upgrade Project – $250,000
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•Bristol Township Municipal Park Flag Pole Installation – $13,445
•Bristol Township Intersection Detection Equipment – $61,886
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•Bristol Township Municipal Park Field Netting – $56,000
•Bristol Township Fire Department PPE and Equipment – $19,850
•Bucks County Rescue Squad Equipment and Supplies – $20,000
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•Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Training – $20,000
•Edgely Fire Company Gear Replacement – $19,998
•Levittown 2 Fire Company Backup Generator – $20,000
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•Croydon Fire Company Equipment and Supplies – $20,000
•Third District Fire Company Equipment Replacement – $19,513
•Newportville Fire Company Engine Bay Project – $20,000
•Lower Bucks County Public Safety Training Center $400,000
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•Hulmeville Borough AED Replacement – $5,286
•Hulmeville Borough Hall Window Replacement – $60,000
•Hulmeville Borough Police Vehicle Acquisition – $67,084.82
•Langhorne Borough Police Body and Vehicle Cameras – $33,229
•Langhorne Borough Police Duty Weapon and Ammunition Acquisition – $9,455
•Langhorne Borough Public Works Garage Door Replacement – $14,720
•Langhorne Borough Hall Improvement Project – $91,200
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•Langhorne Borough Traffic Calming Equipment – $16,380
•Langhorne Manor Borough Police Equipment Upgrade Project – $29,668.89
•Langhorne Manor Borough Hall Garage Construction Project – $160,980
•Lower Southampton Township Road Improvement Project – $200,000
•Lower Southampton Township Police Vehicle Acquisition – $149,000
•Tri-Hampton Rescue Squad Vehicle Replacement – $75,000
•Middletown Township Police Vehicle Acquisition – $128,536
•Middletown Township Public Works Vehicle Acquisition – $240,076
•William Penn Fire Company Chief’s Vehicle Acquisition – $47,585
•Penndel Fire Company Station Electrical Panel & Distribution Replacement – $75,000
•Penndel Borough Police Equipment Upgrade Project – $48,797
•Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad Heart Monitor Acquisition – $25,000
Total: $3,282,054.50
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