Braddock Hills Borough
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Borough Updates,
Demographics, Municipal Staff and Officials, Council Meeting Dates, General Information, (Borough Requirements on Refinancing, Borough Requirements on Purchase Only, Garbage Fee, ) Tax
Information, History.
For information relating to storm water run off, please refer to the PA Department of Environmental Protection
Recycling
911 System
If you have and emergency that requires POLICE, FIRE DEPARTMENT, or an AMBULANCE, please DIAL 911 immediately!!!!!!! If you have any questions, or have a non-emergency situation that you need to speak with a police officer about please contact the non-emergency police station telephone number (412) 371-1637. In the event that a police officer is not in the station, leave a clear and detailed voice mail and one of our officers will return your call.
Seasonal
Guidelines
Snow Removal
·
Do not park in the street during a heavy snow so
that the street can be cleaned.
·
Do not throw snow from the driveways and
sidewalks into the street. This creates
hazardous conditions and adds time and cost to the public works crew.
Pets are Family too!
· Do not keep your pets outside in frigid weather. They should have shelter from the cold either in the house or the basement.
· Do not let your pets run loose through the neighborhood. They could get hurt or lost.
Prohibited Activities
There are County and
Borough ordinances regarding burning solid waste. This activity is a violation.
HUNTERS BEWARE!!!! Hunting
is also prohibited in the Borough.
Residents should notify the Police Department immediately.
Information
Any residents with
questions or concerns regarding Borough related issues, should contact the Borough Office.
|
Population |
1,998 |
|
Minority Population |
412 |
|
Total Housing Units |
1077 |
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Percent Vacant |
5.3% |
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Median Household Income |
$30,382 |
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Per Capita Income |
$18,545 |
|
Individuals Below Poverty Level |
259 |
More detailed municipal
profiles are available from the US Census.
Features
about Braddock Hills
·
8.5 miles from downtown
· 6 miles from Monroeville Mall
· 3.5 miles from the Waterfront Development
· .5 miles from Grandview Golf Course
· 7 restaurants
· 2 banks, PNC and Dollar Bank
· 2 churches
· 1 Hotel, Holiday Inn
· Borough run Police and Fire Departments
· A playground and ball field
· 650 single family homes
· Open Lots for Building
· Future park with walking trails (19.5 acres)
Braddock Hills Borough
Borough Hours: Monday – Friday 9am –
Emergency
Contact
Fire Department,
Police Department, or Medical Emergency
Dial 911
|
Susan Barry |
Borough Secretary
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412-241-5080 Ext. 2(phone) 412-242-2860 (fax) |
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Betty Ann Horvath |
Borough Tax Collector |
412-241-5080 Ext. 3 |
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Dave Andrews |
Building Inspector |
412-241-5080 Ext. 5 |
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Dean Helinski |
Police Chief |
412-241-5080 Ext. 1 |
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Mark Lisovich |
Fire Chief |
412-241-5080 |
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Dave Checchio |
Public Works Foreman |
412-241-5080 Ext. 4 |
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Mark Vogel |
Mayor |
412-241-5080 Ext. 7 |
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Robert Henkel |
Council President |
412-241-5080 Ext. 6 |
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Charles Arthell |
Council Vice President |
412-241-5080 Ext. 6 |
|
Frank Gardone |
Council Member |
412-241-5080 Ext. 6 |
|
Thomas Evans |
Council Member |
412-241-5080 Ext. 6 |
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Michael Evonich |
Council Member |
412-241-5080 Ext. 6 |
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Nancy Lou Ganster |
Council Member |
412-241-5080 Ext. 6 |
|
Daniel Turner |
Council Member |
412-241-5080 Ext. 6 |
Notice
of Borough Council Meeting Dates
The Borough of Braddock Hills Council meets monthly. Council meetings are held on the Thursday the week following the Agenda Setting Meeting each month at 8pm.
An Agenda Setting
Meeting of the Braddock Hills Council will be held on the Second Wednesday of
each month at 7:30pm.
** All Committee meetings of Council will be announced in advance at the regular meeting of the Borough Council.
** All meetings will be held at the Municipal Offices of the Borough of Braddock Hills located at 1300 Brinton Road, Braddock Hills.
** Any person requiring special accommodations should notify the Borough Secretary at 412-241-5080 no later than five (5) working days prior to any meeting. The Borough of Braddock Hills will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations. The facility is wheelchair accessible.
BOROUGH REQUIREMENTS ON REFINANCING AND PURCHASE OF
PROPERTY/HOUSE
(Most closing companies and realtors are aware of these requirements.)
Municipal Lien Letter ($50.00) – This covers any municipal liens, delinquent borough taxes, delinquent garbage
and sewage up to certain dates.
Dye Test ($25.00) – This cost covers the form for the dye test that a registered master plumber must complete. The
borough has a list of plumbers that they can recommend should you need one.
Three-Year Tax Certification ($30.00) – This is prepared by the Tax Collector. This certification lists the
borough and school taxes that were paid or not paid for the three previous years.
Welcome New Residents – Please read and print our New Residents
Letter which contains important information for new residents
Woodland Hills Ambulance Service – This not for profit service responds to
the calls from our Borough residents.
Contributions sustain this vital community service, please do your part
and support them.
For Rent – The Picnic Pavilion and the Senior Center are available for social events such as graduations, birthdays, showers, family reunions, and/or picnics. For details and scheduling, please contact the Borough office.
Permits may be required for all types of repair/renovation work on all properties. Building permits cover structural repairs, renovations and alterations, for example roof replacement, retaining walls, electrical wiring, fencing, etc… Building permits are also required for pool installations!! Applications for permits are available at the Borough Office. In the near future, applications can be obtained through our website.
A list of fees is posted on the bulletin board at the Borough Building. When picking up permits, please pay by check, money order or the exact amount of money. The Borough office does not have any cash on the premises and cannot make change.
Block Party Permits – If your street is planning to have a block party, you must provide a letter to the Borough Council with details (date, time and what will be involved). This must be done at least one month prior to the party so that Council can discuss and inform the Police Dept. for safety reasons. Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
BOROUGH
REQUIREMENTS ON PURCHASE or RENTAL
Occupancy Inspection/Permit ($20.00) –If you
are renting or purchasing a house in the Borough, an occupancy inspection is
required. The Building Inspector must complete a walk through the house to
check on smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, furnace, wiring, etc. Please
contact the borough office to make arrangements with the Building Inspector.
$110.00 per year; $5.00 discount if you pay full amount before the end of the first quarter. Otherwise, P.A.M.S. will bill $27.50 quarterly
Holiday Garbage Collection
Schedule
Memorial Day, May 25, 2009
Every service day that week will be a day late
Independence Day, July 4, 2009
Normal schedule
Labor Day, September 1, 2009
Every service day that week will be a day late
Thanksgiving, November 27, 2009
Thursday Collection will be Friday; Friday Collection will be Saturday
Christmas, December 25, 2009
Friday collection will be Saturday
Your garbage must be out and
visible for pick-up by Waste Management.
The Borough is not responsible for non-pick-up if your bags are behind a
tree or parked car. Waste Management
will accept 1 big item (sofa, chair, stove, etc) per week.
Please be aware that vacant
lots should not be billed for garbage collection services. If you have a vacant lot and are being billed
for garbage collection, please call 412-241-5080, ext. 2.
Tax
Information
(Tax Office Hours: Friday evenings, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
The Borough increased the tax millage from 6.005 to 7.000. This increase is necessary because of decreased assessments of the vacant businesses which are becoming a financial burden for us. Also, our total tax assessment has decreased from $73,580,180 to $64,952,980.
Braddock Hills Real Estate Tax (Millage .007) – Real Estate tax statements are usually sent out March 1.
Tax schedule dates: Discount (2%) due – March 1 thru April 30
Face due – May 1 thru June 30
Penalty (10%) due – July 1
*Note: The penalty amount on the 2007 borough taxes
is now due. The deadline for payment is
January 25, 2008. Any taxes that are not
paid will be turned over to Pennsylvania Municipal Services for collection.
Woodland Hills School Tax (Millage TBA) – School tax statements are usually sent out July 1.
The timeframe for this tax is as follows: Discount (2%) due – July 1 thru August 31
Face due – September 1 thru October 31
Penalty (10%) due – November 1
The school
taxes may also be paid in three installments.
The due dates for each installment are usually:
1st – August 31 2nd – November 30 3rd – February 28
Only “payments in full” or “installment payments” will be accepted; partial/monthly payments will not be accepted. Any missed installment payments will be balance due plus a ten percent (10%) penalty.
Please note: If you send your payment by mail and would like a receipt, you must provide a self-addressed stamped envelope. Tax payments may be made to the Borough Secretary at the Borough Office. However, the payments must be by check or money order and the Secretary cannot issue a tax payment receipt. A receipt will be mailed if you provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.
If you have any change in address, ownership, or no longer have a mortgage company paying your taxes, please notify the Tax Collector (ext. 3).
Delinquent Taxes – The delinquent tax collection agencies are as follows:
Borough – Pennsylvania Municipal Services Phone: 412-826-0300
336 Delaware Avenue
Oakmont, PA 15139
School – Jordan Tax Service, Inc. Phone: 412-835-5243
7100 Baptist Road
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Overpayment/Refunds – If you are paying the full discount or
face amount, it is important that you pay the correct amount that is due on
your taxes. Overpayments result in
refunds. The refunds are not issued
immediately. Reports are sent to the
borough/school listing the information for refunds. It may take a month or two before you receive
your check. The tax collector is not
authorized to issue checks for refunds.
Senior Citizens – If you are 60 or older with an income of $30,000 or less, you may be eligible for a discount on your real estate tax. To request a form, contact the Borough Tax Office.
Vacant Houses/Buildings/Property: If you live in an area that has a vacant house and you know what happened to the owner or who is taking care of the property, please notify the Borough office.
Occupation & Wage Taxes – Pennsylvania Municipal Service is the tax collector for these taxes. If you have any forms from your employer that need verification that you are a resident of Braddock Hills and are paying these taxes, you must contact Pennsylvania Municipal Service (PAMS) located at 2600 Ardmore Blvd. (412-829-0567).
Braddock Hills, a small borough on the hilltops to the north and west of the region first known as Braddock’s Field, is now the boroughs of Braddock, North Braddock and Rankin.
The Two main roads of the early days are still the main roads through Braddock Hills. Brinton Road, which winds along the tops of the hills, was originally an Indian trail through the woods. The Indians kept to the ridges where they could better watch for their enemies. Braddock Road, extending from Greensburg Pike to Hawkins Avenue; (Wilkins Road), grew from a country road used by the farmers and coal miners on their many trips to Braddock. Plots of ground along Brinton Road were sold from the larger farms and gradually a little village called Hannatown come into being. The first elementary school was located on the present site of the Braddock Hills Municipal Community Center (formerly Braddock Hills Elementary School). The Hanna Family donated the land for the school, which was called Hannatown School. This was the typical one-room school, but through the years as the community grew so did the school. In 1966, a court-mandated jointure was formed between the School District of Braddock Hills and Swissvale, which brought about a reorganization of the local educational system. In 1981 a Federal Court order merged four school districts into the now Woodland Hills School District.
Prior to 1885, when Braddock Township was incorporated, this area had been a part of Wilkins Township. As surrounding boroughs were formed, Braddock Township was diminished piece by piece and in 1946 the Borough of Braddock Hills was incorporated. Thus came an end to a once vast Braddock Township. Before and since its incorporation just fifty years ago, Braddock Hills has continued to be a unique and progressive community.
The First Fire Company was located in the 1400 block of Brinton Road and moved to its present location at the corner of Park and McKinley Avenue in 1934. Braddock Hills Fire Department is manned by dedicated volunteers.
When community was incorporated, the Borough was protected by a part-time volunteer Police Department. Presently, the residents are protected by full-time and part-time officers who patrol the Borough roads.
The First church in Braddock Hills was known at the
First Baptist Church. It started in the home of Mrs. Ella Delany on
Garfield Avenue in 1921. In 1922, The church was erected on Wilkins
Avenue. In 1983, the newly constructed Sacred Heart Catholic Church was
dedicated by Bishop Leonard. The past fifty years, the community has seen
many new businesses, organizations and construction all of which added to the
growth of the Borough.
- A playground, ball field, picnic facilities, a pavilion and a basketball court were constructed next to the Municipal Community Center Building.
- In 1961 Ardmore Drive In was opened. And then closed in 1977 as it was sold thus becoming the beginning of the Braddock Hills Shopping Center.
- Brinton Manor Apartments opened in 1973 with 219 townhouse units, and Brinton Towers opened in 1975, creating six-story high-rise for Senior Citizens.
- Holiday Inn Parkway East was constructed. It contains 185 guestrooms, lounge, a restaurant, meeting rooms, pool facilities and ballroom to accommodate 250 people.
- The Braddock Hills War Memorial was relocated from Brinton Road to its present location at the Senior Citizen Building. This memorial is dedicated to the veterans of WWI and WWII. A plaque was added to recognize the Braddock Hills veterans of the Vietnam War and Korean War. A memorial was dedicated in September to honor Mr. Leonard Funk, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and resident.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken opened its door in 1984.
- Braddock Hills has many community organizations, such as the Braddock Hills Senior Citizens, Ladies Auxiliary of the Braddock Hills Welfare and Fire Association, Democratic Organization of Braddock Hills, Braddock Hills Athletic association and the Ladies Democratic Social Club.
- Many changes have occurred in the Borough of Braddock Hills and only with interested and active participation of Braddock Hills citizens can a brighter future be realized for the next generations.
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