Community Project Funding Requests

Proposed Recipient: Bristol Borough

Address of Recipient: 100 Basin Street, Bristol, PA, 19007

Amount of Request: $1,000,000

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to improve upon and expand the existing boat docks in Bristol Borough. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will expand the number of available boat docking spaces, attracting more visitors who will stimulate and support the local economy of Bristol Borough.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Bristol Township

Address of Recipient: 2501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA, 19007

Amount of Request: $4,000,000

Explanation of Request: TThe funding would be used for the design, engineering, and renovations to add to each of the five-volunteer fire company station buildings in Bristol Township, Bucks County, PA. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will assist with volunteer retention and recruitment, which will assist with maintaining tax levies, in an already highly taxed school district.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Redevelopment Authority of the County of Bucks

Address of Recipient: 216 Pond Street, Bristol, PA, 19007

Amount of Request: $5,000,000

Explanation of Request: This funding would be used to develop and construct a centralized food bank warehouse and distribution center. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will strengthen food security infrastructure in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Buckingham Township

Address of Recipient: 4613 Hughesian Drive P.O. Box 413 Buckingham, PA, 18912.

Amount of Request: $10,000,000

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to retrofit a 32,000-square-foot warehouse located on PA Biotechnology Center campus to expand access to hand-on STEM training and education. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will establish a regional hub in for STEM education, robotics, and AI, along with workforce development that will prepare students and community members for careers in high-growth sectors.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Doylestown Township

Address of Recipient: 425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA, 18901

Amount of Request: $1,128,000

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used for the upgrade of the Central Bucks Senior Activity Center, a 1982-constructed multi-function facility, to energy efficient levels including lighting, HVAC, insulation, and glazing. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will assist improving the building and space to have services for the 55+ community, the center is a hub for over 400 seniors in the Township.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Redevelopment Authority of the County of Bucks

Address of Recipient: 216 Pond Street, Bristol, PA, 19007

Amount of Request: $550,000

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to modernize the current fire station to be able to have space to properly house apparatus and equipment. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will allow for better service to the community, by increasing response times due to decluttering the engine bay, protecting the investments in equipment and apparatus from the elements, providing better interior training space, and modernizing toilet facilities to current ADA standards.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Buckingham Township

Address of Recipient: 4613 Hughesian Drive P.O. Box 413 Buckingham, PA, 18912.

Amount of Request: $7,000,000

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to preserve and revitalize the historic General Greene Inn, an 18th-century structure named for Nathanael Greene of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because Early investment in planning and design will allow the Township and its partners to develop a sustainable restoration strategy that strengthens local tourism and enhances community life.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Lower Makefield Township

Address of Recipient: 1100 Edgewood Road, Yardley, PA, 19067

Amount of Request: $8,000,000

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used for the construction of a comprehensive flood mitigation and stormwater management system. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public safety.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Lower Southampton Township

Address of Recipient: 1500 Desire Ave, Feasterville, PA, 19053

Amount of Request: $3,764,000

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used for the relining of the public sanitary sewer system piping and manholes as well as the reconstruction of over 3,300 linear feet of cast iron force main with new PVC material. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide modern, efficient, and cost-effective sewer service for residents of the township.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Morrisville Borough

Address of Recipient: 35 Union Street, Morrisville, PA, 19067

Amount of Request: $7,000,000

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to integrate traffic calming enhancements with the construction of a new multi-level public parking garage along E. Bridge Street. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will expand public parking capacity, reducing spillover into nearby residential neighborhoods and improve local traffic circulation, safety, and pedestrian mobility.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Borough of Newtown

Address of Recipient: 23 North State Street, Newtown, PA, 18940.

Amount of Request: $7,057,375

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to remediate and repair water infiltration in the Chancellor Center and replace the HVAC system. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the work is necessary for continued use of the facility as a centerpiece of the Borough Community as well as the Council Rock School District Community. Aside from the significance of the building in the local communities, it provides a meeting space for various community activities and groups.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Northampton Township

Address of Recipient: 55 Township Road, Richboro, PA, 18954

Amount of Request: $6,000,000

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used for removing regulated contaminants (PFAS) from public drinking water wells. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure Northampton Township residents and businesses have high quality water at reasonable rates. The Environmental Protection Agency issued a final PFAS ruling in 2024, which requires all water suppliers to be in compliance with PFAS regulations no later than 2029. Funding for this project is critical to meeting the compliance deadline and ensuring an adequate supply of water.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Horsham Township

Address of Recipient: 1025 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA, 19044

Amount of Request: $10,000,000

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to extend Norristown Road from Horsham Road to Easton Road, across the former Naval Air Station – Joint Reserve Base (NAS-JRB) Willow Grove, Montgomery County, PA. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will greatly reduce existing traffic congestion in the vicinity of the former NAS-JRB Willow Grove and facilitate the future redevelopment of the site.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Borough of Silverdale

Address of Recipient: 100 W. Park Avenue. PO Box 187, Silverdale, PA, 18962

Amount of Request: $1,800,000

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to upgrade and improve the senior center which provides daily programming and activities for all 55+ individuals in the community, including repairing the parking lot and installing more efficient heating and air-conditioning. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it improve the center which hundreds of community members use for daily activities and services.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Borough of Quakertown

Address of Recipient: 35 N 3rd Street, Quakertown, PA, 18951

Amount of Request: $4,000,000

Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is the revitalization of the infrastructure of downtown Quakertown, including public parking, pedestrian pathways, water drainage, and electrical utilities. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will accommodate community growth and promote further economic development.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Redevelopment Authority of the County of Bucks

Address of Recipient: 216 Pond Street, Bristol, PA, 19007

Amount of Request: $2,000,000

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to build a new, modern fire station that includes bunk rooms for on-site crews during emergency situations, HazMat safety areas with decontamination showers, and a larger engine bay to properly house emergency vehicles and improve response capabilities. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the current building’s structural and infrastructure issues limit operational efficiency and poses long-term safety and maintenance challenges. Investing in a new facility will ensure that Trumbauersville Fire Company can continue protecting residents and supporting first responders with reliable, modern emergency response infrastructure for decades to come.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Upper Makefield Township

Address of Recipient: 1076 Eagle Road, Newtown, PA, 18940

Amount of Request: $9,080,000

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used for cleaning and addressing specific areas of the township impacted by contamination in the water supply. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will assist in the cleanup from the contamination in the water supply and aid in the future viability of the water supply for the residents.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Warminster Township Municipal Authority

Address of Recipient: 415 Gibson Ave, Warminster, PA, 18974

Amount of Request: $13,600,000

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used for installing an advanced biosolids gasification facility at the wastewater treatment plant.. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will destroy PFAS compounds contained in biosolids, significantly reduce the volume of residual materials, and eliminate the need for land application or landfill disposal.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Redevelopment Authority of the County of Bucks

Address of Recipient: 216 Pond Street, Bristol, PA, 19007

Amount of Request: $4,000,000

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used for the rehabilitation of four historic buildings in the Taylorsville village area of Washington Crossing in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will assist transforming the buildings into a year-round community campus supporting educational programming, local businesses, and regional tourism.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Proposed Recipient: Wrightstown Township

Address of Recipient: 2203 Second Street Pike, Newtown, PA, 18940

Amount of Request: $96,000

Explanation of Request: The funding would be used for the removal of the existing MBR system and retrofitting a new MBR system at the Jane Chapman Corners WWTP. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will accommodate the need for new Membrane Bioreactors (MBRs) since the current models of filters are no longer being manufactured.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Title of the Project: Bensalem (DPS Fire Station)
Proposed Recipient: Bensalem Township
Address of Recipient: 2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA, 19020

Amount of Request: $10,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for the construction of a comprehensive flood mitigation and stormwater management system. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public safety.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Title of the Project: Bristol Borough (Consolidated Fire Station)
Proposed Recipient: Bristol Borough
Address of Recipient: 250 Pond Street, Bristol, PA, 19007

Amount of Request: $4,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for the consolidation of four fire stations into one centralized location by constructing a new facility. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public safety.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Title of the Project: Bristol Township (Haines Bridge)
Proposed Recipient: Bristol Township
Address of Recipient: 2501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA, 19007

Amount of Request: $10,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for the construction of a bridge and the extension of Haines Road to cross over an existing railway corridor (which runs approximately parallel to Bristol Pike/Route 13) and North Radcliff Street. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve public safety, boost economic development, and provide greater access to the Township’s citizens.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Title of the Project: Bristol Township (Homeless Shelter)
Proposed Recipient: Bristol Township
Address of Recipient: 2501 Bath Road, Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, 19007

Amount of Request: $4,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for the renovation and expansion of an emergency homeless shelter. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will allow the shelter to continue to serve and transition hundreds of people, including families with young children, from homelessness to permanent housing.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Title of the Project: Bristol Township (United Way HELP Center)
Proposed Recipient: Bristol Township
Address of Recipient: 2501 Bath Road, Bristol Township, PA, 19007

Amount of Request: $1,250,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for the completion of construction and the activation of the Health Eating and Living Partnership (HELP) Center. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will allow the community to rely on this regional anchor of health, employment, and housing stability for families, seniors, and others in need.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Title of the Project: Bucks County (Boone Farm Community Center)
Proposed Recipient: Bucks County
Address of Recipient: 55 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901

Amount of Request: $3,630,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for the reconstruction of two buildings, as well as the construction of a public access road and public-use parking lot for community center visitors. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will allow the center to continue to be a critical space for cross-community engagement.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Title of the Project: Bucks County Public Safety Initiative
Proposed Recipient: Bucks County
Address of Recipient: 55 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901

Amount of Request: $4,628,900
Explanation: The funding would be used for public safety operations and personnel in the County’s Human Services Division, the Sheriff, and the District Attorney’s office. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public safety.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Title of the Project: Doylestown Township
Proposed Recipient: Doylestown Township
Address of Recipient: 425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA, 18901

Amount of Request: $1,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for the construction of a parking lot at the Doylestown Township Community Recreation Center (CRC). The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will allow the Center to continue to serve the community, ensure safe and efficient access, and enhance connectivity to adjacent trail systems and business districts.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Title of the Project: Hatfield Borough
Proposed Recipient: Hatfield Borough
Address of Recipient: 100 E. Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

Amount of Request: $3,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for the replacement of aging stormwater and sanitary sewer systems in and under heavily travelled roadways within Hatfield Borough. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public health and safety.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Title of the Project: Middletown Township
Proposed Recipient: Middletown Township
Address of Recipient: Municipal Way, Langhorne, PA, 19047

Amount of Request: $4,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for the reconstruction of the township’s outdated Public Works Complex that no longer meets the demands of growing staff and aging infrastructure. The Township plans to demolish a 1960’s-era building that houses half of the DPW’s operations and replace it with a modern, energy efficient structure that is more conducive for public works operations. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public safety.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Title of the Project: Newtown Borough (CRSD Chancellor Center)
Proposed Recipient: Newtown Borough
Address of Recipient: 23 North State Street, Newtown, PA, 18940

Amount of Request: $7,060,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for the revitalization of the Chancellor Center through the repair of the building’s foundation and replacement of HVAC. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will allow this community center to continue to serve both the Council Rock School District and wider Newtown Borough, providing a public-use space for educational, recreational, & cultural activities, organization meetings, and more.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Title of the Project: Northampton Township (Water Authority)
Proposed Recipient: Northampton Township
Address of Recipient: 55 Township Road, Richboro, PA, 18954

Amount of Request: $6,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for the construction of PFAS water treatment facilities and associated infrastructure. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve public health and safety.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Title of the Project: Lower Makefield Township Storm Water Management Construction
Proposed Recipient: Lower Makefield Township
Address of Recipient: 1100 Edgewood Road, Yardley, PA, 19067

Amount of Request: $8,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for the construction of a comprehensive flood mitigation and stormwater management system. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public safety.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Title of the Project: Quakertown Borough
Proposed Recipient: Quakertown Borough
Address of Recipient: 35 N. 3rd Street, Quakertown, PA, 18951

Amount of Request: $4,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for the revitalization of the infrastructure of downtown Quakertown, including public parking, pedestrian pathways, water drainage, and electrical utilities. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will accommodate community growth and promote further economic development.

Financial Disclosure Letter

Title of the Project: Yardley Borough
Proposed Recipient: Yardley Borough
Address of Recipient: 56 Main Street, Yardley, PA, 19067

Amount of Request: $2,724,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for the replacement and reconstruction of deteriorated storm sewer infrastructure. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public health and safety.

Financial Disclosure Letter