HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-16_Departmental Agendas_Meeting No. 1215 CHIEF CLERK AGENDA
September 16, 2025
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Proclamation— Suicide Prevention Month Rebecca Salsbury, Human Svcs.
Help Center and Clinical Unit Dir.
Proclamation— Transportation Demand Mgmt. Week Ronda Craig
Public Involvement Coordinator
NEW BUSINESS:
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the appointments of John Perry and
Daryl Heiser to the Planning Commission Board.
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt the Electronic Signature Policy and
Resolution, prepared by the Solicitor and the Information Technology (I.T.) Department, detailing
the procedure on how to sign documents in an electronic platform.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, respectfully
requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of a conditional award of
funds and grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) for the 2025
Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) Fund.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, respectfully
requests the Commissioners approve payment to KLH Engineering, in an amount not to exceed
$23,000, to complete engineering services related to Somerset Township for the Route 519 Sewer
Extension Project.
MEMORANDUM
September 16, 2025
TO: Commissioner Sherman
Commissioner Janis
Commissioner Maggi
FROM: Jason E. Theakston, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Meeting— September 16, 2025
1. Planning—First Energy Agreement
Planning Commission recommends approval of an Easement Agreement and
Statement of Compliance with First Energy for the Cross Creek Parking Lot Lighting
Project. The Parking Lot Lighting Project was approved at Commissioner Meeting
Number 1208. These documents will grant First Energy an easement to install
overhead lights in the County Park Road parking lots and allow them access for
maintenance.
2. Planning—901 Grant Reimbursement
Planning recommends approval of a reimbursement from PA Department of Environmental
Protection in the amount of$24,640.00 for the reimbursement of the 901 HHW Educational
Grant. The County sponsored this grant on behalf of the Pennsylvania Resources Council in
2020,and reimbursement was not completed. This action also authorizes the chair of the board
of commissioners to be signatory on all contracts.
3. Planning—Authorization to Bid
Planning Commission respectfully requests authorization to bid for consultant services
to complete an update to the Municipal Waste Management Plan.
4. Liquid Fuels —Ten Mile 40 Reimbursement Agreement
Planning recommends an amendment of the previously approved reimbursement
agreement with PADOT for construction costs to replace the Tenmile #40 bridge in
Amwell Township. The revised cost of$650,000 for Preliminary Engineering is 100%
federally funded.
Said motion includes the authorization for the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to
execute the agreement as well as designates the Chair as the authorized signatory on
the agreement.
5. Liquid Fuels —Permit Authorization
Planning Respectfully requests the Chair of the Board of Commissioners sign the GP-
I 1 General Permit from the Department of Environmental Protection for the Pike Run
Bridge 1 Project.
6. Parks and Recreation—Permit Instrument for the Declaration of Restrictions and
Covenants
The Planning Commission respectfully request approval of the Instrument for the
Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants for the Cross Creek Shelter Development
(Thompson Hill shelter) project's NPDES Permit No. PAD630042.
A condition of the permit is that the post construction BMP's (Erosion -Best
Management Practices) be permanently maintained by the County and the BMP plan
details be recorded against the parcel number. This is a requirement to successfully
close out the permit through the DEP.
7. Parks and Recreation—Permit Instrument for the Declaration of Restrictions and
Covenants
The Planning Commission respectfully request approval of the Instrument for the
Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants for the Cross Creek Trail (Lakeside Trail)
project's NPDES Permit No. PAD630036.
A condition of the permit is that the post construction erosion BMP's (Best
Management Practices) be permanently maintained by the County and the BMP plan
details be recorded against the parcel number. This is a requirement to successfully
close out the permit through the DEP.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Adam G. Petris
NICK SHERMAN COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Finance Director
CHAIR 95 WEST BEAU STREET— SUITE 430
ELECTRA JANIS PHONE:724-228-6894
VICE CHAIR WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 15301
LARRY MAGGI FAX:724-228-6941
COMMISSIONER
PHONE: 724-228-6724
FINANCES' AGENDA
September 16', 2025
1. Finance, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Board of
Commissioners approve and ratify a grant application for the 2025 Hazardous
Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant. This grant is in the amount of
$30,000 and will require a 20% ($6,000) local share match the will be paid from Act
165 funds.
2. Finance, on behalf of Elections, respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners
approve a grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the
Provisional Ballot Affidavit Envelope Grant under the Help America Vote Act of
2002. The grant is in the amount of$500.00 and will be used to offset the costs of
purchasing newly designed envelopes.
HUMAN RESOURCES
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: CINDY GRIFFIN
FROM: ANDREA JOHNSTON
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR 9/16/25 MEETING
DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
Human Resources respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners accept the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the County of Washington and Teamsters Local 249—Assistant
District Attorneys and Public Defenders. The contract is for the period of January 1, 2026
through December 31, 2028 and calls for a 3% increase in wages for the years 2026, 2027, and
2028.
Human Resources respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve an updated
HIPAA General Privacy Policy. This policy will implement regulations restricting the County's
ability to use and disclose protected health information (PHI) as defined by The Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
MEMORANDUM
TO: Commissioner Nick Sherman, Chairman
Commissioner Electra S.Janis,Vice Chair
Commissioner Larry Maggi
FROM: Department of Human Services
SUBJECT: Agenda Meeting September 16,2025
1. Children and Youth Services —Provider Agreement
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of the following provider
agreements for the period of July 1, 2025 —June 30, 2026. No additional county funds are required.
PROVIDER SERVICES AMOUNT
A Childs Place PA Forensic interviews and $250,000.00
medical file case reviews.
Adelphoi Village — Family Finding Family Finding is $300,000.00
contracted to identify
family members and
supportive adults
estranged from or
unknown to the child
especially those who are
willing to become
permanent connections.
Adelphoi Village -MST Multisystemic Therapy is $140,000.00
contracted to provide an
Evidence Based Program
that is an intensive family
intervention intended to
promote reunification.
Bethesda Children's Home Placement services. $150,000.00
Blueprints —Foster Care Foster home placement $3,000,000.00
services.
Blueprints —Kinship Supports Intervention Kinship navigation is $300,000.00
designed to locate kin
and ensure kinship
caregivers have support
they need to meet to
needs of the child.
Blueprints —Parents as Teachers Evidence based early $25,000.00
childhood home visiting
services, offering
parenting education and
support to families with
children ages birth
through five years.
Children's Aid Society of Mercer County Foster care placement $30,000.00
services.
Children's Home of Pittsburgh, Inc. Comprehensive support $150,000.00
for families adopting
older children from
foster placement through
adoption finalization.
Cornell Abraxas Group, LLC Residential treatment and $300,000.00
rehabilitation services for
delinquentand
dependent juveniles.
Every Child, Inc. Foster care, adoption, $200,000.00
and therapeutic services.
Family Care for Children and Youth, Inc. This program allows $503,000.00
children with medical
needs to receive
outpatient care, focusing
on personal support and
avoiding institutional
settings.
Taylor and Taylor Group Home This program supports $200,000.00
at-risk teen girls through
early intervention,
mentorship, and access
to essential resources.
The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers Provides families $987675.00
information about their
child's development,
recommends community
resources, and makes
Early Intervention
referrals based on the
Ages and Stages
Questionnaire (ASQ's).
UPMC—Western Psychiatric Hospital UPMC Partners for $285,889.00
Family Empowerment
(PFE) is contracted to
provide mental health
services for children and
adolescents.
Total $5,479, 564.00
2. Children and Youth Services —Provider Agreement
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting the approval of the following provider
agreement with Love 2 Care, Inc. to provide an emergency children's residential facility ensuring
immediate care and protection in partnership with DHS (and is registered as a Safe Haven under
Pennsylvania law) for the period of June 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.The contract authorization
amount is for $100,000.00 and no additional county funds are required.
3. Children and Youth Services —Provider Agreement Addendum
Children and Youth Services is requesting approval of a provider agreement addendum with
Washington Drug&Alcohol Commission, Inc. to provide drug and alcohol assessments and
treatment recommendations for the period of July 1, 2024 -June 30, 2025. The contract
authorization amount will be increased from $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 and no additional county
funds are required.
4. Children and Youth Services —Provider Agreement Addendum
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement addendum
with A Child's Place PA to provide a Nurse/Nurse Practitioner at Washington County CYS for the
period of July 1, 2023—June 30, 2024.The contract amount will be increased from $250,000.00 to
$315,000.00 and no additional county funds are required.
5. Children and Youth Services —Provider Agreement Addendum
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement addendum
with Adelphoi Village to provide Family Relationship Coaching for the period of July 1,2024—
June 30, 2025. The contract amount will be increased from $250,000.00 to$320,000.00 and no
additional county funds are required.
6. Children and Youth Services —Provider Agreement Addendum
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement addendum
with CSI Corporate Security and Investigations, Inc. to locate missing, abducted, or runaway youth
for the period of July 1,2023—June 30, 2025 (This is the second Addendum). The contract
amount will be increased from $500,000.00 to$570,000.00 and no additional county funds are
required.
7. Children and Youth Services —Provider Agreement Addendum
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement addendum
with Perseus House to provide residential treatment services for the period of July 1, 2024—June
30, 2025. The contract amount will be increased from $150,000.00 to $200,000.00 and no additional
county funds are required.
8. Children and Youth Services —Provider Agreement Addendum
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement addendum
with National Mentor Healthcare LLC to provide placement services for the period of November
1, 2023 —June 30, 2024. The contract amount will be increased from $150,000.00 to $205,000.00
and no additional county funds are required.
9. Children and Youth Services —Provider Agreement Addendum
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement addendum
with Twin Pines Family Services LLC to provide foster care placement services for the period of
July 1, 2024—June 30, 2025. The contract amount will be increased from $100,000.00 to
$110,000.00 and no additional county funds are required.
10. Children and Youth Services —Request for Provider Agreement
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval to enter into an agreement with
Donnelly - Boland &Associates to facilitate an executive search for Deputy Director. The
anticipated cost of the search is $2,500.00 and no county funds are required.
11. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services —Provider Agreement
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is respectfully requesting approval of the following
provider agreement with BHC/Advanced Services, Inc. to provide assistance to identified
individuals having qualified mental health diagnoses who are involved in the forensic system for the
period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The contract authorization amount is for$319, 203.00
and no additional county funds are required.
12. Human Services — Secondary Manufacturers Opioid Settlement Participation
Human Services is respectfully requesting approval to submit participation forms for the Secondary
Manufacturers Opioid Settlement. The deadline to submit completed participation forms to enter
into this Settlement is October 8, 2025.
13. Human Services —Memorandum of Understanding
Human Services is respectfully requesting approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Dr.
Robert P. Bott,DMD Family and Cosmetic Dentistry for the utilization of office space at the
property known as the Washington County Department of Human Services Avella Wellness
Center. This Memorandum of Understanding is effective July 1, 2025,through June 30,2026, and
no county funds are required.
14. Human Services —TEFAP Program Agreement
Human Services is respectfully requesting approval to enter into an agreement with the Greater
Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to administer the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance
Program for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026,in an amount up to
$50,000.00 and no county funds are required.
15. Human Services —Memorandum of Understanding
Human Services is respectfully requesting the approval to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding with The Union Mission (the Lead Agency) to formalize their partnership in
providing Diversion and Rapid Exit Services as part of the Housing Problem-Solving Initiative.
This initiative is made possible through funding from Home4Good (H4G). No county funds are
required.
16. Human Services —Provider Agreement
Human Services is respectfully requesting the approval of a provider agreement with MINC for the
annual maintenance, hosting, and domain of the Human Services website for Washington County.
The term of the agreement is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, in the amount of
$5,500.00 and no additional county funds are required.
17. Human Services — 063025 HSDF RFP Approval
AWARDEE SERVICES PROVIDED
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Outpatient Counseling Services for low-income residents
Pittsburgh of Washington County
Washington County Transportation
Authority Veterans Transportation Program
18. Human Services —Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) Agreements
Human Services is respectfully requesting approval to enter into agreements with the following
providers for HSDF services for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30,2026, and no county
funds are required.
PROVIDER SERVICES PROVIDED AMOUNT
Catholic Charities Outpatient Counseling Services for low- $20,000.00
income residents of Washington County
Washington County Transportation Veterans Transportation Program $36,000.00
Authority
Total $56,000.00
19. Human Services — Opioid Settlement RFP Approval
Human Services is respectfully requesting approval to enter into Opioid Settlement Funding
Agreements with the following providers. Subject to the approval of the solicitor.
PROVIDER AMOUNT
1. St. Andrew the Apostle Parish $ 700.00
2. Dr. Robert P. Bott, DMD Family and Cosmetic Dentistry $ 43,867.27
3. New Hope City Center $ 19,250.00
4. The Prexie Center $ 54,132.00
5. Alumni Holdings, LLC $ 30,720.00
6. Beyond Survival Ministries, Inc. $ 90,000.00
7. Washington County DHS Avella Wellness Center $ 80,000.00
TOTAL $ 318,669.27
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Randy Vankirk
NICK SHERMAN,CHAIRMAN Director of Purchasing
ELECTRA JANIS,VICE CHAIR i'i
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LARRY MAGGI
(724)228-6724 WASHINGTON COUNTY
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
95 WEST BEAU STREET,SUITE 430
WASHINGTON,PA 15301
TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: RANDY VANKIRK,DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 -MIN#1213
I. BIDS/CONTRACT EXTENSIONS/PROPOSALS
A. Bid Contract Extension
1.Bid Contract Extension—Plumbing Service—Contract#102423-PlumbS
Purchasing,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners extend the bid
contract for Plumbing Services to McVehil Inc.,of Washington PA at their proposed time
and material rates. McVehil was the most responsive,responsible bidder at the lowest cost
to the County. Supplies for work performed will be received at a 15%discount.
If approved,this contract will be in effect from November 1,2025, through October 31,
2026.
2. Coffee&Equipment—Contract#062420-Coffee
The Purchasing Department respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
extend the bid award for Coffee&Equipment to Belfiore's Coffee Company,
Canonsburg,PA, at the following costs. Additional line items units may be included with
County approved"add items"to the agreement on an as needed, as approved basis.
a. Coffee Ground 24lbs/cs -$106.98
b. Columbian Coffee—Regular—24/2.5oz/cs -$30.10/cs
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c. Columbian Coffee FP—Regular—39/2oz/cs-$37.18/cs
d. Columbian Coffee—decaf-42/1.75oz/cs-$37.20/cs
e. Philadelphia Roast- $148.70/case of 128 ct. (2.5oz bags)
If approved,this contract will be effective September 1, 2025,through August 31',2026,
under the same contract terms and conditions.
B. Authorization to Bid
1.Mini Golf Course—Mingo Park
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve the advertising for Proposals(RFP)for a design/build Mini Golf Course at
Mingo Park.
2.Actuarial Services
Purchasing,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the
advertising for Proposals (RFP)for Actuarial Services.
3. Security Detection System
Purchasing, on behalf of the Sheriff,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve the advertising for Proposals(RFP)for a Security Detection
System.
4. Solid Waste Municipal Plan—RFP Planning
Purchasing, on behalf of the Planning,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners authorize the advertising for Proposals for Municipal Waste
Management Planning/Consulting.
5.Mingo Park Office—Design and Build RFP/Bid
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
authorize the advertising for bids and/or proposals for the renovation of the Mingo Park
Office and kitchen.
C. Bid Extension&Award Extension
1. Thirty Day Extension—Bid Contract#022525-14 Unit T-Hangar—Bid opening—
02/25/2025
Pursuant to Act 142, Senate Bill 1154, effective February 20,2001,Purchasing respectfully
requests the Board of County Commissioners authorize a thirty(30)day extension of the
bid pricing for"14 Unit T-Hangar" for Washington County Airport to the following
vendors, as additional time is needed to evaluate the bid responses.
• Erect-A-Tube,Inc.,Harvard,IL
D. Change Orders
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve the following change orders.
1. Change Orders—Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall 1 Restrooms-#022525-Hall 1 RR
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve the following change orders for the Washington County Fairgrounds Exhibit
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Hall 1 Restrooms with Fleeher Contracting,LLC., Cecil,PA. This will increase the
amount of their current contract to $588,508.14 to be funded from 2023 Local Share Account
Grant Funds.
C.O. #1 Install Suspended Ceiling in both new restrooms—$9,846.73.
C.O. #2 Rain Conductors—$5,293.94.
C.O. #3 Additional Foundation—$34,023.99.
C.O. #4 Supply&Install Alternate HVAC—$19,599.48.
The Change Orders have been reviewed and recommended for award by Vince Ley and Jason
Theakston,Planning.
II. AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS/LEASES
A. Professional Service Agreements
1.Professional Services—EcoStruxure Upgrade-Combustion Services
Purchasing, on behalf of Justin Welsh,Buildings and Grounds,respectfully requests the
Board of County Commissioners authorize the EcoStruxure Upgrade for the Andover
Continuum Automation Controls at the Crossroads Building.The work is to be
performed by Combustion Service&Equipment Company(CS&E),Pittsburgh,PA, our
contract of record. Cost is$45,550.00 and will be funded from Capital.
2. Otis Elevator—062122-EM-Crossroads Elevators
Purchasing, on behalf of Justin Welsh,Buildings and Grounds,respectfully requests the
Board of County Commissioners approve a work order from Otis Elevator Company,
Pittsburgh,PA., our contract of record,Contract#061511-EM for all necessary
components,material,and labor to Repair&Rebuild the Elevator 2 Drive at the
Crossroads Building at a cost of$41,887.35. This purchase has been recommended for
approval to be paid from Capital Funds.
Note: The component is obsolete, and an upgrade or new replacement is not commercially
available.
3.Election Systems &Software Support—November 4,2025,Election
The Purchasing Department, on behalf of Melanie Ostrander, Elections/Voter
Registration,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the listed
support Invoices from Election Systems& Software, Chicago,IL for the November 4,
2025,Election to be paid from the Election Integrity Grant Program funds.
Proiect Management Day-Tabulation
• Logic&Accuracy Testing of Voting Equipment- $2,050 a day per technician—quoted
for 2 technicians for 10 days for total of$41,000
• Logic&Accuracy Testing of Electronic Poll Books - $2,050 a day per technician—
quoted for 1 technician for 3 days for total of$6,150
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• Public Testing of Voting Equipment-$2,050 a day per technician—quoted for 1
technician for 1 day for total of$2,050
Election Site Support Event—Tabulation
• Election Day Support- $5,675 per technician—quoted for 2 technicians for a total of
$11,350
Total-$60,550
4.Remington &Vernick Engineers
Purchasing,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve a Work
order in the amount of$73,659.00 under our Professional Service Agreement with
Remington &Vernick Engineers for engineering services (see breakdown below)for a
Miniature golf course at Mingo Creek Park.
Cost of Services
Conceptual Site Planning(2 sites) $17,480.00
Preliminary/Final Land Development Plans (selected site) $17,840.00
E&SPC/PCSM-NPDES Permit(selected site) $12,250.00
Plan Revisions-Municipality and NPDES Permitting$9,640.00
Project Management. Meeting,Attendance. Ans Site Visits $6,540.00
NPDES Notice of Termination and Project Closeout$9,530.00
Cost Estimating(all phases) $6,400.00
Reimbursables (Mileage) $159.00
Note: Neither Construction Specifications,Bid Document,nor Geotechnical Investigation are
included in this scope and fee.
5. MDJ Cecil Cleaning Services—Arc Human Services
Purchasing, on behalf of Court Administration,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve a one-year office cleaning agreement for the MDJ Office Space at
3441 Millers Run Rd.Cecil PA with Arc Human Services, Canonsburg PA.
If approved,this agreement will be effective September 15,2025,through December 31,
2025, at a cost of$75.00/cleaning,representing the most cost-effective quote with cleaning
supplies included.
6. Cellebrite Software Agreement-Coroner
Purchasing, on behalf of the County Coroner,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve a Software Agreement with Cellebrite Inc.,Vienna,VA for their
forensic workstation Inseyets Online Pro.
If approved, this Agreement will be effective October 1,2025,through September 30, 2026,
at a total annual cost of$20,850.00, charged to the Coroner's Operating Budget.
7. Professional Services—KLH Consulting/Engineering Services
Purchasing, on behalf of Building& Grounds &Public Safety,respectfully requests the
Board of County Commissioners approve an agreement with KLH Consulting&
Engineering Services and surveys at their 2025/2026 hourly rates.
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If approved the contract will be effective DOA,2025,for a period of one year with options
to extend.
8. SvnergIT Contract—Eff.9/1/2025 thru 8/31/2026
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve the increase and renewal of the annual service agreement with
SynergIT of Pittsburgh PA.
This agreement will continue to provide support for the HP blades, servers, and SAN systems
located in our 911 Center. The base cost of the support services for the period of September
1,2025,thru August 31,2026,with an option to extend for an additional year and is not to
exceed $100,000 per year without Washington County written approval. The cost is
based on 8.5 hours pre-scheduled services only(3-4 days per month).
Services outside this scope of work would require written approval from Washington County
and would be billed separately.
9.Aging-Beth Center Senior Center Waste Removal/Pickup Services—Nobel
Environmental
Purchasing, on behalf of Aging,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve a service agreement with Nobel Environmental,Belle Vernon,PA for trash
removal and once weekly pickup service at the Beth Center Senior Center.
If approved,the agreement will represent a cost of$101.76/monthly, $100 delivery fee and
$40.00 for any extra pick-ups, effective September 8,2025, for a three-year period with
termination options.
10.Equipment Rental Agreement—Correctional Facility
Purchasing, on behalf of Warden Fewell,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve an equipment rental agreement with Icebox Mobile
Refrigeration and Equipment Leasing,Wintersville,OH for a 12'Trailer Rental(3
days)for the Correctional Facility.
If approved,the agreement will represent a cost of$888.00,including Delivery, setup&
pickup.
III. DONATION
A. Donation Resolutions
1.TV'S
The Purchasing Department, as per Section 1805 of the County Code governing the sale or
disposition of personal property of the County,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners authorize the resolution for the donation of Two TV'to be utilized by
Washington County,from Social Security who has completed the"Application to Submit
Donations"application and have met all required criteria.
IV. STATE CONTRACT/COSTARS PURCHASES
1.DGS Costars 25—Woltz and Wind Ford
Purchasing, on behalf of Jason Theakston, Director of Planning,respectfully requests
the Board of County Commissioners approve the purchase of one(1)2026 Ford F-350 4X4
Regular SD Regular Cab and Equipment upfit for use by the County Parks Department.
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The requested truck would be purchased via DGS Costars 25 and therefore does not require
bidding. The proposed truck would replace an aged 2017 Ford F-350 Truck.
The proposed vendor for this purchase is Woltz and Wind Ford of Heidelberg,PA.
Funding will be provided via Liquid Fuels funds.
• One(1)2026 Ford F-350 Truck-$87,454.00
2. COSTARS—Avella Wellness Center-Camera and Access Control Solution
Purchasing, on behalf of Human Services,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve the purchase of a Camera and Access Control SolutionNideo
Intercom,Cabling, and Alarm Security for the Avella Wellness Center, at a total cost of
$43,237.20,with 50%deposit due prior to start of job to David Davis Communications, of
Finleyville,PA.
The proposed purchase would be placed via CoStars and therefore does not require bidding.
The proposed expenditure would be paid via Opioid Funds.
MIN#1213, Dated 09/18/2025.
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PHONE 724-228-6875
FAX 724-250-8431
STEPHEN T.JOHNSON www.racw.net COUNTCOMMISSIONERS
DARYL W.PRICE redevelopment@racw.net NICK SHERMAN,CHAIRMAN
PAUL SCARMAZZI ELECTRA S.JANIS,VICE CHAIR
JEFFREY JONES ROBERT C.GRIFFIN LARRY MAGGI
JEFFREY A.MILLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PROJECT ACTIVITY REPORT
DATE: September 16, 2025
TO: Washington County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington
FY 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
The Washington County CAPER is a year-end report that explains how the County carried out its
housing and community development strategies, projects, and activities under the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency
Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. As required, the FY 2024
CAPER will be on display for public review and comment September 9-23. The CAPER document will
be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by September
28. RACW administers the CDBG and HOME Programs and the County Department of Human
Services administers the ESG Program.
In FY 2024,over$2.9 million in CDBG funds and over$450,000 in CDBG-CV were expended to benefit
over 61,000 county residents. Additionally, over $300,000 in HOME funds were expended to assist 8
households through the Home Rehabilitation and Homebuyer Assistance Programs.
Below are some highlights of the FY 2024 program year accomplishments:
0 Public Infrastructure
o Street Improvements—6 projects completed reconstructing over 9,855 LF of streets
o Sidewalk Improvements— 1 project completed reconstructing over 3,300 LF of
sidewalks, including ADA curbs
o Parks & Recreational Facilities—3 projects completed
o Fire Stations/Equipment—2 projects completed
o Public Facility Improvements—2 projects completed
• Affordable Housing (includes LSA funds)
o Home Rehabilitation—Provided improvements for 15 homeowners
o Homebuyer Assistance—Provided downpayment assistance and rehabilitation
improvements for 4 homebuyers
o Access Assistance—Provided home modification improvements for 7 county residents
with permanent, physical disabilities
o Whole-Home Repairs—Provided improvements for 25 homeowners
0 10 blighted structures demolished
Project Activity Report—September 16,2025
Washing on County Local Share Account Program
The 2026 Local Share Account (LSA) application information is available to interested applicants by
mail or on our website. We will conduct two informational public workshops virtually through a GoTo
Meeting platform. The workshops will allow interested applicants to learn about the 2026 LSA
application process and provide an opportunity to ask questions. The dates and instructions to join the
meetings are below.
Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Join from computer, tablet or smartphone:
https://meet.goto.com/3 921672 77
You can also dial in using your phone: (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 392-167-277
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Join from computer, tablet or smartphone:
https:Hmeet.goto.com/791587605
You can also dial in using your phone: (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 791-587-605
LSA applications for the 2026 program year are due by October 29. Our staff will review the
applications for completeness and the requesting entities will be asked to submit any missing
documentation. All application information received will be converted to PDF files for distribution to
the LSA Review Committee members in November.
Carroll Demolition Proiect No. CA 23-02B
This project involves the demolition and site clearance of the following blighted residential structures
that have been condemned under the Township's Code Enforcement Program.
108 Baird Avenue 1933 A&B Route 2023 902 Wanner Avenue 28 Robinson Street
Contractor: W. J. Woodhouse, Jr. & Sons, Inc.
Contract Award: $48,800.00
Funding: Carroll Community Development Block Grant Funds
Award Date: August 27, 2025
Washington Parking Lot Reconstruction Project No. CD 24-19
This project involves reconstruction of the parking lot located on Main Pavilion Drive (next to the Main
Pavilion) at the Washington Park including wedge curb, park stops, line striping and related
improvements.
Contractor: Morgan Excavating, L.P.
Contract Award: $37,058.00
Funding: Washington Community Development Block Grant Funds
Award Date: August 27, 2025
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Project Activity Report—September 16,2025
LeMoyne Community Center Renovation Proiect No. LS 23-12 & LS 25-11
This project involves the construction of an addition to the front of the LeMoyne Community Center
located at 200 North Forrest Avenue, Washington. The addition will include two new classrooms and
restroom facilities to the right of the existing entrance and expansion of the existing office space to the
left of the front entrance. A new expanded foyer will also be created with a rounded portico featuring
new signage for the Center.
Contractor: MacBracey Corporation
Contract Award: $717,900.00
Funding: $367,900.00 Local Share Account Funds
$350,000.00 Washinton County ARPA Funds
Award Date: August 27, 2025
East Bethlehem Demolition Proiect No. BMP 25-12
This project involves the demolition and site clearance of the former school building and a residential
property in East Bethlehem Township:
• 29 College Avenue, 260-009-00-02-0007-00 (School Building)
• 15 Ridge Street, 260-004-03-00-0044-00 (Residential)
Estimated Demolition Cost: $200,000.00
Funding: Washington County Blight Mitigation Funds
Bid Opening: August 27, 2025
North Charleroi Demolition_Proiect No. CD 24-16
This project involves the demolition and site clearance of the following blighted residential structures
which have been condemned under the Borough's Code Enforcement Program:
• 416 Monongahela Avenue
• 465 Center Avenue
• 541 Highland Avenue
Estimated Demolition Cost: $58,500.00
Funding: North Charleroi Community Development Block Grant Funds
Bid Opening: September 23, 2025
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