The Redevelopment Authority of Bucks County has approved more than $3.8 million in funding to support local public safety, infrastructure, and municipal services.
The authority’s board of directors approved the $3,823,526.68 in grant awards during a public meeting Dec. 19 at its Bristol Borough headquarters.
A total of 41 separate grants were awarded after an application process held in recent months.
The Municipal Grant Program was established in 2008 and is designed to assist municipalities most impacted by the operations of the Parx Casino in Bensalem Township.
The program is funded by 1 percent of the gross terminal revenue from the casino.
“By investing in projects that strengthen public safety, modernize infrastructure, and enhance municipal services, the Municipal Grant Program delivers lasting benefits to our communities,” said Ralph DiGuiseppe, chairman of the authority board.
DiGuiseppe said the latest awards were the result of “thoughtful planning by local leaders” to address municipal needs and quality-of-life issues linked to gaming impacts.
Under the Pennsylvania Race Horse and Development Gaming Act of 2004, eligibility for the program is limited to Bensalem Township, Bucks County government, and municipalities contiguous with Bensalem Township or having boundaries in a contiguous municipality.
The program was made possible through legislation introduced and supported by former State Sen. Tommy Tomlinson, a Republican.
Since its inception 17 years ago, the Redevelopment Authority has awarded more than $67 million to support local projects through the grant program.
1. Integration of Police Records Management System Throughout Bucks County – $ 118,900
2. Bucks County Regional EMS, ORION Whole Blood Resuscitation Program – $21,150
3. Towns Against Graffiti – $175,000
4. Bristol Borough Public Works, Backhoe – $165,741
5. Bristol Borough Fire Companies, Hoses & Equipment – $ 77,065
6. Bristol Borough Emergency Management, UTV – $74,573
7. Bristol Borough Police Department, Patrol Vehicle – $72,000
8. Bristol Borough Police Department, Body Worn Cameras & In Car Cameras – $49,301
9. Public Safety Street Lighting Improvements, Mill & Radcliffe Streets – $66,723
10. Bristol Borough Area Active Adult Center, Roof Renovations $75,000
11. Bristol Township Police Department, Axon Body and In-Dash Camera System and Storage – $133,092
12. Bristol Township, Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) – $42,845
13. Bristol Township Police Department, Vehicles – $99,048
14. Bristol Township Fire Rescue, Emergency Responder Personal Protective Equipment – $39,889
15. Edgely Fire Company, Rescue Tools – $40,000
16. Levittown Fire Company No. 2, Personal Protective Equipment – $40,000
17. Croydon Fire Companym Replacement of Thermal Imaging Cameras – 39,260.68
18. Third District Fire Company, UTV Emergency Vehicle – $40,000
19. Newportville Fire Company, Equipment – $40,000
20. Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad, Electric Stretcher Project – $40,000
21. Bucks County Rescue Squad, Stryker Power Stretcher & Stryker Stair Chair – $40,000
22. Bucks County Police Chiefs Major Incident Response Team (M.I.R.T.), Vehicle – $97,727
23. Lower Bucks Public Safety Training Center – $650,000
24. Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad, Ambulance Refurbishment Project (Hulmeville Borough) – $23,526
25. West Maple Avenue in Langhorne Borough Crosswalk Project – $109,935
26. Langhorne Borough Police Department, Vehicle – $72,000
27. Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad, Ambulance Refurbishment Project (Langhorne Borough) – $23,526
28. Manor Avenue Road and Guardrail Repair in Langhorne Manor Borough – $150,000
29. Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad, Ambulance Refurbishment Project (Langhorne Manor Borough) – $23,526
30. Lower Southampton Fire Department, Firefighter Turnout Gear & SCBA Compressor Replacement – $145,457
31. Lower Southampton Township Public Works, Capital Assets Vehicle Acquisition – $137,859
32. Lower Southampton Township Police Department, Vehicles – $71,825
33. Middletown Township Police Department, Vehicles – $216,000
34. Middletown Township Public Works, Vehicles – $240,717
35. North Station Improvements – $128,750
36. Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad, Ambulance Refurbishment Project (Middletown Township) – $23,526
37. Parkland Fire Company, Training Room Renovations – $18,450
38. William Penn Fire Company, Oxford Valley Station HVAC Replacement – $18,500
39. Penndel Borough, Patrol Vehicle & Handguns – $79,771
40. Penndel Volunteer Fire Company, Replacement of Fire Station Air Conditioner Units – $79,318
41. Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad, Ambulance Refurbishment Project (Penndel Borough) – $23,526
