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Home > City Government > City Projects · Buhl Woods Stormwater & Roadway Improvements Project · 805 South Hermitage Road · Hogback Roadway Improvement Project · Baker Run Stream Restoration Project · Hermitage Plaza Stormwater Detention Improvements Project · Theota Drive Stormwater and Roadway Improvements Project · State Street Culvert Extension · City/MCAR Complex Stormwater & Roadway Improvements Project · North Hermitage Road Traffic Signal Analysis · Whispering Pines Park · Linden Pointe Phase II Trails · Indian Run Stream Restoration · 2008 Capital Paving Program · 2007 - 2008 CDBG Stormwater and Roadway Improvements · Highland Road Sidewalks Project (Phase I) · Highland Road Sidewalks Project (Phase II) · Maple Drive / Dutch Lane / East State Street Intersection Improvements Project · Shenango Valley Bikeway Transportation Enhancement Project · Shenango Valley Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan · Hermitage Town Center Study · Hermitage Athletic Fields Complex Project - South Darby Road · Neighborhood Investment Program As the City prepared for the 2005 budget, and in particular the Multi-Year Capital Improvement Program, there were many decisions regarding the programming of public improvements to meet several identified needs. Although the City has had a responsible tradition of allocating a substantial portion of general tax revenue to support a quality capital program it was evident that the identified needs were far greater than the annual capital program could support. On January 26, 2005 the Hermitage Board of Commissioners enacted an Ordinance authorizing the incurring of non-electoral debt by the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of $5,500,000 to fund the prioritized special projects. In an effort to make our dollars go farther we are also applying for grant funding, and have thus far received a $35,000 Growing Greener Grant from PADEP (Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection) for the Baker Run Stream Restoration Project, a $39,051 grant for the construction phase of the Indian Run Stream Restoration Project, a $100,000 DCNR (Department of Conservation and Natural Resources) grant for the construction of the Phase II Trails at Linden Pointe, and an $8,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development for improvements of the Phase II Trails at LindenPointe. Following is a brief summary on the status of the active projects: · Buhl Woods Stormwater & Roadway Improvements Project – The project repaired and installed storm sewer, replaced damaged curbing, made base repairs to the roads and the roadways were completely repaved. This project was completed in 2005. · 805 South Hermitage Road – The property was acquired for stormwater management and the structure on the property was demolished. 
· Hogback Roadway Improvement Project
– The City of Hermitage has partnered with the Mercer County to make roadway
improvements to Hogback Road in conjunction with the County Bridge Department’s
Hogback Road Bridge Replacement Project. The project will reduced the grade and
curvature of the roadway on the west side of Hogback Run. The project was
constructed by R.L. Johnson Construction of Construction of Gibsonia, PA. The
total project cost was approximately $560,000. The City's portion of the project
cost was approximately $95,000.· Baker Run Stream Restoration Project – After an initial investigation into the stream and the culvert crossings, it was determined that restoring the stream would not be sufficient to assist in the remediation of the flood issues of the stream. Several new projects were recommended from this study, three of which are being designed – Hermitage Plaza Stormwater Detention Improvements, Theota Drive Stormwater and Roadway Improvements, and State Street Culvert Extension. · Hermitage Plaza Stormwater Detention Improvements Project – The project utilized the existing stormwater detention basin at the rear of the Hermitage Plaza and maximized it’s efficiency by the installation of a new outlet structure to better control outflows and redirected storm sewers into it that by-passed the basin and discharged directly into the headwater of Baker Run. The project is complete and cost approximately $140,000. · Theota Drive Stormwater and Roadway Improvements Project – As a part of the Neighborhood Investment Program, the city will being replacing aging infrastructure in the Theota Drive area. The improvements consist of the installation of new storm sewer and repaving the roadways. In addition, the City has purchased property for the installation of a new detention basin for the Theota Drive storm sewerage system. Theota Drive and Todd Avenue are scheduled for construction in 2008. Improvements on Lyle Drive, Cohasset Drive, North Crescent Drive and Todd Avenue will take place in following years as funding permits. · State Street Culvert Extension – This project will eliminate the double pipe constriction at the outlet of the box culvert on State Street where Baker Run crosses. This project has been awarded to the low responsive bidder, Rudzik Excavating, Inc., in the sum of $134,824.21. The project is scheduled for construction in early 2008. · City/MCAR Complex Stormwater & Roadway Improvements Project – This project, completed in 2006, included the installation of new stormwater sewers, the curbing of roadways, roadway regarding and paving, and additional lighting at the access drives to the City Municipal Building, MCAR and Children’s Center. · North Hermitage Road Traffic Signal Analysis – The City had traffic analysis and engineering work completed on the North Hermitage Road Corridor from Morefield Road to Highland Road. New timings have been implemented that permit better traffic flow through the main corridor and reduce side street waiting times.  ·
Whispering Pines Park – Phase I of this community park
is now complete. Adjacent to the Hermitage Historical Society and across from
the Hermitage VFW along East State Street, it consists of a parking lot,
restrooms, open play area and approximately 1/2 mile of paved trails with an
additional 1/2 mile of unpaved, grass trail. Pedestrians can also access the
trails and park from a point along North Darby Road. The trails combine both
open areas and beautiful wooded areas in the 22 acre park.  ·
Linden Pointe Phase II Trails – Phase II of the trails
at the LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus is now complete and open for
public use. Parking is available in two lots, one off Christy Road and the
adjoining lot that is accessible from Innovation Way. Pedestrians can access the
trails at points along Christy Road, South Hermitage Road and Emilie Lane. There
are now over 1.5 miles of paved trails winding through open and wooded areas of
the campus. The City received a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department
of Conservation and Natural Resources for trail construction, and the City also
received a Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development grant
in the sum of $8,000 for trail improvements, such as the purchase and
installation of benches and trash receptacles. 
· Indian Run Stream Restoration –
Indian Run Stream Restoration – Approximately 1,100 linear feet of Indian Run
between Sunset Boulevard and the Shenango Valley Freeway was restored using
Natural Stream Channel Design techniques. The project created approximately
13,200 square feet of new floodplain and 55,000 square feet of riparian buffer,
which was planted with grasses, shrubs and trees. The newly created floodplains
will assist in the reduction of flood waters, and in conjunction with the
riparian buffer will help prevent erosion by stream bank stabilization, reduce
non-point source pollution and enhance aquatic habitat. The project was designed
and constructed by Wallace & Pancher, Inc. of Hermitage, PA. The City received a
Growing Greener II Grant from the Department of Environmental Protection in the
sum of $39,051 for construction of the project. The total construction cost of
the project was approximately $108,000.  · 2008 Capital Paving Program - Oak Haven Court and Whippoorwill Drive will be milled and paved in in the summer of 2008. The total construction cost for the project is approximately $150,000. Dermond, Frampton, Sample, Spencer & Wise Road will be seal coated in 2008 at a cost of approximately $76,000. · 2007-2008 CDBG Stormwater and Roadway Improvements - Sheridan Street, Ethel Street & Ashland Drive- annual City capital improvement using Community Development Block Grant funding. The total project cost is approximately $160,000 and will begin construction in Summer 2008. Should you have any questions or comments concerning these projects, please contact Ian Garfoli at igarfoli@hermitage.net.  Highland Road Sidewalks Project (Phase I)  Construction of sidewalks on both sides of
Highland Road between Buhl Farm Drive and Kerrwood Drive $184,000 (80% Federal,
20% Local) - This project began construction on October 22, 2007. Due to
weather, the contractor has stopped work for the winter and will resume in the
spring. Highland Road Sidewalks Project (Phase II) Construction of sidewalks on both sides of Highland Road between Kerrwood Drive and North Hermitage Road. $529,000 (80% Federal, 20% Local) - This project is scheduled to begin construction in conjunction with the widening of the 2nd phase of Highland Road, 2008-2009. Maple Drive / Dutch Lane / East State Street Intersection Improvements Project Construction of a left turn lane on Maple Drive, sidewalks, and traffic signal improvements. $533,000 (80% Federal, 20% Local) - This project is scheduled to begin construction in
late Fall 2008 / Spring 2009.Shenango Valley Bikeway Transportation Enhancement Project New Information Posted! Project includes designating a bicycle route
through the Shenango Valley connecting Wheatland Borough, the Cities of Farrell,
Sharon and Hermitage and Sharpsville Borough. Construction includes
installation of sidewalks and stormwater facilities on the north side of
Highland Road in Hermitage between Richmond Drive and Buhl Farm Drive, and
improvements to existing street network (including signage and grate
replacement) to provide for improved bicycle access. The City has
installed the storm drainage pipe on the south side of Highland Road between
Richmond Drive and Buhl Farm Drive in August 2007. The
remainder of the project will be bid through PennDOT and should begin
construction in Summer 2008. $513,000 - Engineering is
complete; project has been bid and work will proceed in August 2008.Shenango Valley Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan
The City intends to build first phase of this project utilizing local bond issue
dollars issued in 2005. The approximate cost of Phase I is $1.5 million.
City officials are in the final stages of completing the master site plan for
the property and intend to construct Phase I starting in the summer of 2008.
Future phases will be built later based on the availability of funding.
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The Hermitage Town Center Study is a community-based planning project, sponsored by the Mercer County Regional Planning Commission and the City of Hermitage. The goal of the project is to develop a master plan for the area that will lead to the establishment of a memorable town center for the City of Hermitage; one that creates a unique identity based on a walkable, mixed-use community. The project is focused on the intersection of Rt. 18 and Rt. 62 (State St.), but will extend out beyond that to include to a wider area in an effort to foster connections to the surrounding neighborhoods. The project was funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a follow-up to the Rt. 18 North Study completed in 2001 that preceded the widening of the road through the City of Hermitage.
The
proposed City of Hermitage Athletic Complex will help to satisfy the immediate
need for additional sports facilities. The City’s initial program for the
Complex was for two girls’ softball fields and multi-use fields with one being
suitable for competitive games. The program of uses was further expanded to
include the necessary support uses for the athletic fields as well as passive
and active uses attractive to a variety of age groups. The additional program
elements include:
It
is one of the core functions of local government to provide and maintain a
functionally sound infrastructure system. It is the City’s responsibility to
invest in our community to protect the integrity of our neighborhoods. To do
otherwise, or to neglect the infrastructure – sanitary sewer lines, storm water
facilities, street paving, lighting and signage will lead to neighborhood
blight, depressed property values, a reduction in the quality of life for
residents and higher costs when improvements are eventually undertaken.