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Borough Blindsided by City Announcement, Will Not Participate in Consolidation Study

Details: Last Updated: 26 January 2022

Local media has reported that City of Pittsburgh leaders have hired a consultant to review prospective opportunities to merge with neighboring communities. While Brentwood Borough is aware of the acrimony that has surrounded a proposal to incorporate Wilkinsburg Borough into Pittsburgh, our officials did not have prior knowledge of the city's plans to allocate public funds toward efforts to expand its boundaries via the absorption of municipalities that have no desire to lose their identity. Borough Council is of the position that, if it is asked to contribute to this study, it will decline to participate. Brentwood Borough is financially viable and has the capacity to provide its residents with high quality services, and a merger would produce no benefits to our residents or business owners. Residents can rest assured that, while Pittsburgh officials are free to engage in this review, its results will have no impact on Brentwood, as consolidation cannot transpire without resident consent. Unlike in certain Southern or Western states, under Pennsylvania law, a city cannot simply petition the courts or the legislature for the rights to annex land. Rather, a merger could only occur if a referendum in support of such action received the approval of a majority of Brentwood voters. While Brentwood is willing to engage with other communities and organizations to consider options for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of our outputs (such as through our participation in a joint purchasing agreement and a multi-municipal refuse collection contract, both of which are managed by the South Hills Area Council of Governments), our primary duty remains to independently provide professional, locally-oriented services to our residents.

Trash Prepayment Program Provides Savings to Residents

Details: Last Updated: 26 January 2022

Residential property owners have the opportunity to receive twelve months of refuse service for the price of ten. Through February 8, 2022, customers can enroll in our Trash Prepayment Discount Program. This initiative increases our organizational cash flow, while it concurrently saves our residents money. To sign up, please provide, in addition to your January sewage & refuse balance, payment in the amount of $184.50. This figure is equal to the cost of February through October trash service. November and December garbage and recycling removal will subsequently be provided at no cost. Customers who are enrolled in our ACH program and have their payments automatically deducted from a bank account must send a $184.50 check to 3735 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15227 in order to receive this discount. As the Trash Prepayment Discount Program is optional, the Borough cannot configure a direct withdrawal of this amount from said account.

Council Meeting Has Been Canceled

Details: Last Updated: 24 January 2022

Due to an unexpected malfunction with the municipal building mechanical system, the January 24, 2022 meeting of Borough Council has been canceled. It is anticipated that the items that were included on tonight's proposed agenda will instead be considered on February 21.

Process Developed to Fill Vacant Council Seat, Special Meeting Planned to Finalize Appointment

Details: Last Updated: 19 January 2022

Brentwood Borough Council has authorized the creation of a special committee to oversee the process of filling an open board position. The committee will be charged with reviewing candidate credentials, conducting interviews as needed, and making a final recommendation to the remainder of Council. Any registered voter who has resided within the boundaries of the Borough for a minimum of twelve months is eligible to serve in this capacity. To be considered for this role, applicants must provide a résumé and letter of interest via an email with the subject line of "Brentwood Borough Council Vacancy" to Borough Manager George Zboyovsky at gzboyovsky @ brentwoodboro.com. This documentation must be received no later than February 7, 2022 at 4PM. The recommended candidate will be asked to attend a special meeting of Council that will take place on February 15, 2022 at 7PM. At such meeting, the remaining members of Council may ask questions of the applicant as needed. The board may make a decision on appointing an individual during such meeting and, if required, take other official action in accordance with the electronically posted agenda.

RFP for Cleaning Services to be Released

Details: Last Updated: 18 January 2022

Brentwood Borough is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for the provision of janitorial services at its municipal building, public works facility, and public library. Employees must possess all necessary clearances to work independently within designated police department areas. A pre-bid meeting and site visit will take place on February 3, 2022 at 1PM. Applicant responses are due on February 18, 2022 at 2PM. To download the bid package, please visit pennbid.procureware.com. Registration for a free account is required in order to view these documents or to tender a proposal.

Residents May Be Eligible for Federal Relief from Delinquent Water, Sewer Charges

Details: Last Updated: 18 January 2022

As part of the the recently adopted ARPA legislation, the federal government has disbursed funds to states for the purposes of assisting low income families with addressing delinquent utility bills. Residents who are currently behind on their water payments to Pennsylvania American Water or sewage payments to Brentwood Borough may be eligible for a one-time grant. This program is open to individuals with a maximum annual income of $19,320. For each additional member of the household, the income cap increases by $6,810. To request an eligibility determination or to apply for funds, please contact the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services by phone at 877-395-8930 or online at www.compass.state.pa.us.