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Borough Office closed

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The Borough of Bellefonte offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. If your refuse is normally picked up on Friday, it will be picked up on Wednesday, July 2nd. The refuse crew will begin at 5:00 a.m., so be sure to put your refuse container out the night before after 6:00 p.m. to avoid being missed. If you own a rental property, please inform your tenants about the change in the refuse schedule. Have a Happy and Safe Holiday!

REMINDER: There is no Yard Waste pickup on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025.

Invitation for Bids-Traffic Signal Installation

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BOROUGH OF BELLEFONTE

INVITATION FOR BIDS

The Borough of Bellefonte will receive bids for the ZION ROAD/PARKVIEW BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION project at the following intersection:

  • Zion Road (SR 0550) and Parkview Boulevard

Bids will be received until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025 by the Borough of Bellefonte, 301 N Spring Street Suite 200, Bellefonte, PA 16823.  All envelopes containing bid proposals shall be clearly marked “ZION ROAD/PARKVIEW BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION”. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Borough Council meeting, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Monday August 4, 2025, in the 1st Floor Council Chambers at 301 N. Spring Street.

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained at the office of Trans Associates Engineering Consultants, Inc., 4955 Steubenville Pike, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00 for each set of plans and specifications. Digital copies are also available upon request at no fee. Digital plan requests can be sent to Cliff Eich at eichc@transassociates.com.

A certified check or bank draft payable to the order of the Borough of Bellefonte, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid.  All bids must be submitted on a lump sum basis.

The Borough of Bellefonte reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding.

Bidders must be pre-qualified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and submit proof thereof with their bid.

Bidder shall comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring or employment opportunities.

Pennsylvania prevailing minimum wage rates will apply.

Bids may be held by the Borough of Bellefonte for a period not to exceed forty‑five (45) days from the date of opening of Bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders prior to awarding the Contract.

Donald L. Holderman

Interim Borough Manager

Borough of Bellefonte

Columbia Gas Project on East Linn Street to begin May 5, 2025

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Columbia Gas will be starting the East Linn Street gas main and service line replacements from Armor Street to Shugert Lane starting Monday, May 5, 2025.

 

The project will start at the intersection of East Linn Street and Armor Street and move west towards North Allegheny Street. Columbia Gas is planning to be down near the intersection of East Linn Street and North Allegheny Street after the school year ends to help avoid traffic and pedestrian issues. From Allegheny Street to Shugert Lane Columbia Gas will only be replacing service lines and that work will be done between the sidewalk and the home owners’ property.

 

The work is supposed to be completed by September. The residents will be receiving notification from Columbia Gas when the project will start and a point of contact for any issues that may arise. 

For some frequently asked questions about Columbia Gas pipeline projects click on link below: https://www.columbiagaspa.com/services/work-in-your-neighborhood/pipeline-replacement-projects

Message from the Borough Tax Collector

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Just a short note to explain a little more on the new real estate tax bill. I, as your Bellefonte Borough Tax Collector will NOT be mailing out your bills. They will be mailed directly from Government Software Solution, out of Wayne County. 
  
Because of this I cannot verify when they have been mailed. I also cannot verify if those that have escrows have had copies of your bill mailed to your escrow company. To be assured that they have received your information, I recommend you reach out to your mortgage company to make sure they have received the figures to be paid. 
  
You will still make your payments to me and I will still have my office open for in-person payments. Days and times for office hours will be on the bill. As before you may mail in your payment, include a portion of the bill with payment and if a receipt is wanted include a self addressed stamped envelope. The lock box is still available 24/7 at my office. 
  
Change is difficult and not without problems. Patience on all sides is the name of the game for this first round of collection with a new company. 
  
Thank you in advance, 
Debra Burger 
Bellefonte Borough Tax Collector

Signs in the Borough right-of-way

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Just a friendly reminder: Per the Bellefonte Borough Zoning Ordinance Chapter 575, Article XXI, signs are not permitted to be placed in any portion of the Borough right-of-way. This includes the grass strip between sidewalks and the roads, shade trees, and utility poles. Signs for special events may be displayed no sooner than three weeks prior to the event and must be taken down 24 hours after the event has finished. The complete sign ordinance can be found online: https://ecode360.com/16149516. Any questions pertaining to signage can be directed to Gina Thompson, Zoning Administrator, at 814-313-1573.

Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

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The Borough of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania commits to not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.

Effective Communication: Do you need an accommodation to participate in the activities of the Borough of Bellefonte? For example, do you need an interpreter at council meetings? If so, the Borough will provide appropriate aids and services to effectively communicate with individuals with speech, hearing, or vision impairments. They may include qualified sign language interpreters, documents in alternate requested formats, assistive listening devices, and other ways of making information and
communications accessible.

Modification to Policies and Procedures: Upon request, the Borough will accommodate people with disabilities to ensure they have an equal opportunity to enjoy all Borough programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in Borough offices, even where pets are generally prohibited. 

To request effective communication aids, services, or other accommodations (or to make a complaint about the Borough’s programs, services, or activities as inaccessible), please contact the ADA Coordinator Julie Brooks, 301 N, Spring Street, Ste. 200 , Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, (814)-355-1501 ext. 220 or jbrooks@bellefontepa.gov, as soon as possible but no later than two business days before the scheduled event.

ADA Grievance Procedure

Big Spring Cover project Update

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Big Spring Cover project Update – The Bellefonte Borough Authority oversees the water and wastewater policies and projects.  PA DEP has requested a feasibility study for the Authority’s desired concept.  The Authority has asked its engineering firm for a proposal to complete the feasibility study. The feasibility study, once completed, will be submitted to PA DEP.  The Authority is seeking preliminary approval of their desired design concept.  The concept would then be designed and permitted by PA DEP.  The project is tentatively slated for bidding and construction in 2025.