Public Safety and Human
Social Services
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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 Residential trash collection service in the Borough takes
place every TUESDAYS
throughout 2011.
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 2011
trash collection schedule:
Waste Management, North Huntingdon Hauling provides trash
service for the Borough. Trash must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM and is
not to be put out prior to 6:00 PM 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 2011 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. Your vehicle will be ticketed. Street sweeping begins in April and ends in November; on the
first and third Mondays & Wednesdays of each month. April 4, 6, 18 and 20; May 2, 4, 16, and 18; June 6, 8, 20 and
22; July 6, 18, and 20; August 1, 3, 15 and 17; September 7, 19, and 21;
October 3, 5, 17 and 19 and November 2, 7, 14 and 16. If you have any questions, call the police 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 is residential, business, or
industrial. According to Borough
regulations it is the landlords responsibility to register NEW tenants with
the borough office so up to date information is available for emergency
purposes. Occupancy Permits can 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 estate 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 Jordan Tax Agency. The Jordan Tax
Agency collects EIT for all communities within the Fox Chapel Area School
District for 2010 - 2011 tax-years. For additional information, please contact the Borough at
(412) 781-0546. _______________________________________________________________________________________
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