NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT PROGRAM - 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.

The objective of the Neighborhood Investment Program is to systematically upgrade the City infrastructure, an area at a time in our older, established neighborhoods before deterioration begins. We will do so by identifying the program areas, taking a comprehensive assessment of existing conditions including input from property owners and residents, determining needs and developing a work plan, funding sources and a timeline.

The impact of a public/private partnership, where property owners work with the City – the City upgrading and improving public facilities and the residents continuing to maintain, or improve, their properties, will result in maximized property values and a high quality of life in our neighborhoods.

· Block 1 - Neighborhood bound by: E. State St., Boyd Drive, Highland Road & N. Buhl Farm Drive
(Updated March 11, 2011) NEW

· Block 2 - Rombold Road Area: Including Rombold Road, Haywood St., Mary St., Paul St., Madison St., Carolyn St., Stafford St. & Delaware St.
(Updated March 31, 2011) NEW

Block 1 - Neighborhood bound by: E. State St., Boyd Drive, Highland Road
& N. Buhl Farm Drive

Hermitage firm awarded contract for street work
March 9, 2011 — Hermitage commissioners on Tuesday awarded a contract for road construction and storm water drainage improvements in the Woodside Drive area to David Construction Co. Inc., Hermitage. The company’s bid, $816,304, was the lowest of 10. The pre-bid estimate was $1.1 million.

Work will be done on Woodside from Boyd Drive to Lyle Drive; Lyle from Woodside to Highland Road; Richmond Drive from Woodside to Highland; Cohasset Drive
from Woodside north to the cul-de-sac; and Pine Tree Lane. New signs will be put up and the company will try to minimize traffic disruptions, Hinkson said.

“We are going to try to keep the streets open,” he said. “There might be some periodic adjustments in traffic flow.” Officials hope the work will be done in the fall.
 

  February 23, 2011 - Engineer : Street, Basin Bids Come In Under Estimates

PROJECT UPDATE - March 11, 2011
From: Gary P. Hinkson, City Manager
March 11, 2011

This is the Spring, 2011 update regarding the Neighborhood Investment Program in the area bounded by East State Street, North Buhl Farm Drive, Highland Road and Boyd Drive. The work included in the first two phases of this project has been completed except for some minor restoration items that will be addressed in the spring.

The next phase of the project, with construction to begin this spring, includes drainage improvements, new storm water catch basins, some new curbing and road surface re-profiling with new pavement on Woodside Drive, Cohassett Drive (north of Woodside), Pinetree Lane, Richmond Drive (between Highland and Woodside), and Lyle Drive (between Highland and Woodside). A contract for this work was awarded by the Board of Commissioners on March 8 to David Construction, Hermitage, in the amount of $816,304. Concurrent with the City project, Aqua PA will be replacing some water lines in the street. Their work will be coordinated with David Construction to minimize any disruption to local traffic.

Because of some sanitary sewer issues in the Woodside Drive area, the City’s Water Pollution Control Department will be undertaking some inspection and testing work in an effort to identify sources of surface water inflow and infiltration into the sanitary sewer system. This work will commence very soon.

Also, Combine Construction will be soon beginning the construction of sidewalks along the west side of North Buhl Farm Drive between East State Street and Highland Road. This work is funded primarily through a grant from the PA Department of Community & Economic Development. Concurrent with this City project, Aqua PA will be replacing some water lines along North Buhl Farm Drive as well. Work on this project will necessitate the temporary closing of the southbound lane of North Buhl Farm Drive between Highland Road and East State Street between March 14 and June 1.

As a reminder, the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program is available to provide funding for owner occupied single family homes where the owner meets program guidelines. In addition, the City has developed programs with First National Bank and Huntington Bank to make available special financing terms for home and property improvements for those who do not qualify for the Housing Rehabilitation Program. For more information on either program, contact Jeremy Coxe, Community Planner, at 724-981-0800 or at jcoxe@hermitage.net.

Again, thank you for your patience and cooperation. Please contact me (ghinkson@hermitage.net) or Jeremy Coxe via e-mail or at 724-981-0800 with questions or comments.


 

2008 - 2011 Work Program
Neighborhood included bounded by:
Highland Road (North), N. Buhl Farm Drive (East), State Street (South) & Boyd Drive (West)

Including:
· North Buhl Farm Drive (sidewalk project scheduled for 2011)
· Theota Drive (complete 2008)
· Lyle Drive (complete 2009)
· Cohasset Drive (complete 2009)
· North Crescent Drive (complete 2008)
· Todd Avenue (complete 2008)
· North Oakdale Avenue
· Westerman Drive
· Woodside Drive (2011)
· Pine Tree Lane (2011)
· Richmond Drive (2011)
· Highland Road (sidewalk & stormwater project complete 2009)
· Boyd Drive
· Kimberly Street

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Block 2 - Rombold Road Area: Including Rombold Road, Haywood St., Mary St., Paul St., Madison St., Carolyn St., Stafford St. & Delaware St.

March 31st, 2011 - Low bid comes in under estimate to pave roads
HERMITAGE — A Wampum company submitted the apparent low bid to pave streets in the Rombold Road area of Hermitage. Youngblood Paving Inc.’s bid of $307,135 was the lowest of six opened Wednesday. Engineer Herbert, Rowland and Grubic Inc., Hermitage, had estimated the work would cost $330,000 and the other bids ranged from $324,510 to $364,199. The project calls for paving Rombold, Delaware Street and the parts of Haywood, Mary, Paul, Madison, Carolyn and Stafford streets in Hermitage. City commissioners likely will award a contract in April. This project will complete a three-phase, two-year program of storm water drainage improvements and road repairs in the area with the use of federal Community Development Block Grant funds.


From: Gary P. Hinkson, City Manager
March 11, 2011

This is the Spring 2011 update regarding the City of Hermitage Neighborhood Investment Program in the area including Rombold Road, Haywood Street, Mary Street, Paul Street and Madison Street, Carolyn Street, Stafford Street and Delaware Street. The work to be done includes replacing some existing storm water pipes, piping in existing open ditches, adding catch basins and limited curbing and the repaving of all streets. The work will be done in phases.

As a review, construction work was completed last year on the first phase, including the televising of the majority of the existing Rombold Road storm water system and enclosing the open ditches on the south side of Rombold Road between Haywood Street and Madison Street. Also a limited amount of curbing has been installed at the intersection of Haywood Street and Rombold Road to control storm water runoff. The cost for this phase of the project is $101, 900 and the contractor was United Civil Contractors, Hubbard, Ohio.

Also currently under construction is the second phase of the project, involving storm water improvements for the remaining part of Rombold Road. The contractor for that work is David Construction, Hermitage, and the cost for this phase of the project is $159,201. The work currently under construction is substantially complete, with remaining restoration to be completed as soon as weather permits. The City will go out to bid for the remaining work later this month. That work includes some re-profiling and paving of Rombold Road and the repaving of Haywood, Mary, Paul, Madison, Delaware, Stafford and Carolyn Streets. This work will be completed next spring. Funds for the complete project are provided through the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program.

Because of recent storm water issues the City and the project engineer are making some adjustments to the storm water facilities along Rombold Road based on information received as a result of these issues. Also, the City engineer and the Water Pollution Control Department staff will be investigating recent sanitary sewer issues in the area to determine the source of the problem and identify any appropriate corrective action. Inspection and testing of sanitary sewer lines, both public and private, in the area will be conducted in the very near future.

As a reminder, the City’s housing rehabilitation program is available to provide funding for owner occupied single family homes who meet program guidelines. In addition, the City has developed programs with First National Bank and Huntington Bank to make available special financing terms for home and property improvements to those who do not qualify for the housing rehabilitation program. For more information on either program contact Jeremy Coxe, Community Planner, at 724-981-0800 or jcoxe@hermitage.net.

Thank you for your patience as work continues on this project and we make improvements to your neighborhood. Please contact me, or Jeremy Coxe, with any questions.

  September 18, 2010 - Rombold Road Fix-Up Cost Less Than Expected
 

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RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS

Financing / Home Improvement Opportunities:  The City has partnered with two local banks to offer interested homeowners in the targeted area special incentives for home improvement loans. First National Bank of Pennsylvania and Huntington National Bank are participating in this program and the information on each of these offerings is included in your packet. If you are interested in either of these programs, please visit a local FNB or Huntington Bank branch for more details.

In addition to these two loan opportunities, the City offers its existing Housing Rehabilitation Program to all qualified homeowners in the City. This program, in conjunction with the Lawrence County Lead Hazard Control Partnership, offers conditional grants to income-qualified homeowners in the City for rehabilitation of owner-occupied households.

· City Informational Flyers - City Information, Police, Burning Regulations, Street Addressing

· Hermitage Housing Rehabilitation Program

· Lawrence County Partnership - Lead Hazard Reduction Program

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