The Quaker Valley Council of Government (QVCOG) Board of Directors has recommended that the members of the QVCOG adopt Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Tax Rebate programs pursuant to Commonwealth of PA Act 172 of 2016. The Act allows for municipalities to voluntarily exercise the option to form such a program and to structure the rebate program.
QVCOG convened the Managers & Secretaries Committee to craft a set of recommendations. Additionally, the Fire Chiefs of area departments were consulted in a roundtable discussion on July 10, 2017. The recommendation is based upon research conducted by the committee, the input of the the chiefs, and tax administration consideration. The complete recommendation is found here. Municipalities must adopt this rebate program before the end of 2017 for it to apply to 2017 taxes. The recommendation is not legal advice. QVCOG members should consult their solicitors. Candidates Night at Quaker Valley Council of Governments September 20, 2017 6:30 PM Emsworth Borough Building 171 Center Avenue, Emsworth PA, 15202 All candidates for local office in the November 7, 2017 election are invited to Candidates Night at Quaker Valley Council of Governments. Join us at this free event to learn about Quaker Valley Council of Governments, intergovernmental cooperation, and the opportunities to improve outcomes, save costs, and serve the public through multi-municipal efforts. Useful candidate information will also be available including election and filing information, powers and duties of local officials, and after-election training.
We look forward to seeing you there! Quaker Valley Council of Governments (QVCOG) is preparing CDBG Year 44 pre-applications. Public improvement projects, ADA accessibility, water and sewer, playgrounds, parks, road improvements, facilities improvements and other projects are potentially eligible. Blight remediation demolitions are eligible with certain conditions being met. To discuss potential projects, contact Susan Hockenberry, Executive Director at 412.766.7460. Complete the pre-application by September 8, 2017 via this QVCOG form.
The Allegheny County Economic Development guidance on CD 44 applications: cd44-2018pre-application.pdf Quaker Valley COG has been in the news lately! Well, the intergovernmental cooperation news that is....
PACOG, the commonwealth association for Councils of Governments featured QVCOG in its Spring Newsletter. Click here to read the article. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette featured QVCOG and its fellow Councils of Governments in this article on the benefits of inter-municipal efforts. Sustainable Pittsburgh included a feature on QVCOG in its recent "Sustainability Insider" column. It adds up to more positive momentum for the QVCOG area. Spread the Word! Quaker Valley COG has launched the PI Team, and it meets June 21, 2017 at Avalon Borough at 7:30 PM. Click here for the Agenda..
“PI” stands for Project Ideation, but the infinite possibility of “Pi” provides a sense of the potential of intergovernmental cooperation. What does the PI Team do?
Join the PI Team and start creating the future of our local government community! Contact Susan Hockenberry, Executive Director, to become a part of the PI Team, at: 412.766.7458 or [email protected]. The PI Team meets every other month. Next meeting: August 16, 2017. Quaker Valley COG has been accepted into the Local Government Academy Municipal Internship Program for Summer 2017. This program assist participating communities by helping to identify and fund an Intern to work in the COG communities this summer. The project is a multi-municipal property database and GIS internship. Interested candidates should contact the QVCOG as instructed in this announcement. Spread the word to students looking for paid internships that build resumes and do good community work!
Introducing, the PI Team… PI Team stands for Project Ideation Team Project Ideation is
An outcome of the Strategic Planning process, Project Ideation is how the communities of the Quaker Valley Council of Governments (QVCOG) will identify proposals and plans for working together. What does the PI Team do?
Interested being part of the PI Team? Contact: Susan Hockenberry, Executive Director Quaker Valley Council of Governments 8306 Ohio River Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15202 412-766-7460 Pi as a metaphor for intergovernmental cooperation and symbol of the PI Team! Pi is both a constant and thought to be infinite Pi is both art and math Join the PI Team and start creating the future of our local government community Interested in Pie Recipe? Click here.
Several Special Recycling Collections are slated for the QVCOG area this year. Click here for the flyer describing all events and read below for details about collections in Leetsdale and Avalon. June 24, 2017, 9 AM – 1 PM Hard to Recycle Event at Quaker Valley High School - Leetsdale Borough - Presenter QVCOG and PRC. Items to be collected: Electronics including TVs ($ TBD), Car Tires: $3 off rim / $8 on rim, Batteries: $1 per pound, Small Freon containing appliances, Polystyrene packaging material and more. Visit this site as event approaches for updates! September 23, 2017, 9 AM – 1 PM Household Hazardous Waste & Special Electronics Collection at Avalon Community Park - Avalon Borough
Presenter: QVCOG Household Hazardous Waste: Call 866-815-0016 to schedule drop off: chemical products found in the bathroom, kitchen, basement, garage, garden shed, or workshop, $1.38/lb. Mercury Containing Devices $6.45/lb. Small Freon containing appliances $.62/lb. Special Electronics Collection: no scheduling required. ONE FREE TELEVISION PER CAR; Other electronics such as monitors CPU towers, laptops, printers, keyboards, speakers, mice. computer peripherals, hard drives, cables, FREE Quaker Valley COG Board of Delegates and staff completed a series of listen sessions, surveys and one-on-one meetings, as well as conducted strategic planning in the in months between October 2016 and February 2017 and have announced the organizations priorities moving forward. Public works and infrastructure, administrative support and capacity building, and Rt 65 Corridor and Community Development topped this list of shared priorities. Further, 12 core programs of the QVCOG have been identified, as well as specific organizational challenges to be overcome. The QVCOG announces its PI Team (Project Ideation) March 14, 2017.
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