EBUIRY  Shveuslwyy Sounship  Wewsletter Mach 2024  Est.1 1742 COLINTA ANEFTN 2024 BUDGET & TAXES Newi for 2024 is thei implemen- tation of a special taxi for (EMS), which is further letter. Also new for 2024i is the abolishment of the per capita tax. The general purpose real  OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITY INPUT SOUTHERN YORK COUNTY REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Southern' York County Regional Planning Commission (SYCRPC) is Comprehensive Plan update fort the Boroughs of Glen Rock, Railroad, willo cover ar range oftopics, including community goals and objectives, future land-use maps, and implementation strategies. Acomprehensive plan isal long-range plan that captures the vision of where the community wants to be at some point ini thef future. Iti is an ordered process  Emergency Medical Services currently working on an implementable, action-oriented: 10-year explained lateri in this news- New Freedom, Shrewsbury, and the Township of Shrewsbury. The plan  estate tax remains unchanged that determines community goals and aspirations ini terms of community development. from 2023, as does thei fire This resulting document expresses and regulates public policies on transportation, utilities, protection tax, andt the water land use, recreation, and housing. Comprehensive plans typically encompass large geograph- hydrant special assessment. ical areas, and a broad range of topics, and cover al long-term time horizon.  The total budget (combined revenue & expenditures) for Continuedc onp page 2,s see "Budget & Taxes" Inside... Page 2 * 2024 Budget & Taxes Page 3 * Road mprovements * PA Treasury Search * Primary Election Page 4 * Farm Preservation */ Meeting Dates * Holiday Closings * Office Hours * Subdivision & Page 5 * Community. Survey *S.Y.C. Fire Camp Page 6 *A Property Tax Rebate March 2024  The SYCRPC is seeking community input to ensure that the plan reflects the needs and aspirations oft ther residents oft the Southern York County Region. Tot this end, the commission  2024 is $7.74 million dollars. will launch online community surveys to gather feedback from the public. Thes surveyis  available ont the Shrewsbury Township website.  Continuedo onp page! 5, see" "Survey"  MISSED THE OPEN HOUSE? The Open House of the new municipal complex, held on November 4, 2023, visitors during the 3-hour event.  3.57TONS OF MEDICATION DESTROYEDI IN2023 In 2023, the York County Solid Waste Authori- and expired residential  OPEN  HOUSE was a success with a steady flow of ty (YCSWA) disposed of at total of 3.57 tons of For those who were unable to attend, but have collected via the YCSWA's secure Medication  unused  medication  an interest ina a tour, please callt the Township Return Box Program.  office at 717-235-3011 to schedule ai time.  Currently, 20 York County police department locations partner with the YCSWA tol host Medication Return Boxes in their police department lobbies, including the Southern Regional Police Department, 47E. High Street, int the police department's lobby, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00PM. Residents should remove their personal informationfromo containers before  HOUSEHOLD WASTE COLLECTION EVENT  On Saturday, May 4, 20241 from 9:00A AM1 to 1:00 New Freedom, PA 17349. Unused and expired PM, York County residents (no businesses) can medications can be dropped off anonymously  participate int this FREE event by dropping off based cleaners, etc.) at 2685 Blackthorne Court, REGISTRATION is REQUIRED, which will open online and! by phone ine early March. Additional information can bet found at: https:!! ASAsCNAOAELNaNedisahoactae hazardous-waste  Land Development. Activity their household waste (hazardous, chemical  York, PA: 17405.  depositing themint thel box. ONLYF RESIDENTIAL prescrip- tion medications are accepted, as well as pet medications.    BUDGET & TAXES continued) from page 1 UNDERSTANDING YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILLS  The Township Office and the Tax Collector frequently receive questions about tax bills. Whati is thist tax billf for, who receives the taxes, why dol receive two (2) tax bills each year, etc. Hopefully, the follow-  ing brief explanation of each tax bill will help answer those questions.  FEBRUARY (Municipal) Tax Bill (Calendar Year)  The tax bill that isr mailed in February of each year includes both the York County and the Shrewsbury Township taxes/assessments  on one (1) bill. The breakdown is as follows, based upon a property assessed value of $200,000:  TAXI TYPE York County Township EMS Fire Hydrant  RATE 6.9000 0.0740 0.3300 0.4600 0.0950  TAX AMOUNT $1,380 $15 $66 $92 $19  TOTALTAXES COLLECTED FOR EACH TAXTYPE  $4,415,715 $47,357 $211,186 $294,381 $26,468  York County (Real Estate Tax) - revenue fromi this taxi is used for the general operation of the County. The tax rate is set byt the Township (Real Estate Tax) - revenue generated from this real estate taxi is used for general operations of the Township [ie. roads, stormwater, recreation, parks, personnel, administration, legal, engineering, insurances, equipment, building & equip- ment maintenance, utilities, planning & zoning, debt service, and community organization donations (libraries, senior center, railt trail, etc.)). Current tax rate has not changed since 2008, whichi is set by the Shrewsbury' Township Board of Supervisors. EMS Tax -1 this is a new tax beginningi in 2024, which was implemented to provide additional support to thet two (2) ambulance services that serve the Township; specifically, Rose (New Freedom) EMS and Glen Rock Ambulance. The decline in volunteers andr reduction in Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, has resulted in the need to rely on more paid staff. This tax can be used ONLYf for EMS; it cannot be used for any other purpose. The tax rate is set by the Shrewsbury' Township Board of Supervisors. Fire Tax- 1 this tax has been in place since 2008. It provides financial support to thet three (3) "all volunteer" fire companies that serve Shrewsbury Township, whichi includes Glen Rock Hose & Ladder, Rose (New Freedom) Fire Company, and Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company. The revenue collected byt this tax can be used ONLYt to support the volunteer fire companies. Thet tax Hydrant Assessment - this is a special assessment on any property that is located within 7801 feet (maximum distance set by state law) ofa ai fire hydrant owned by The York Water Company or Glen Rock Water Authority. The Townshipi is billed annually for the rental of each fire hydrant. Shrewsbury Borough does not billf for their fire hydrants. The revenue collected fromt this special assessment is also restricted to expenses related tot thei fire hydrant rental charges. The assessment rate iss set byt the  York County Commissioners.  rate is set byt the Shrewsbury Township Board of Supervisors.  Shrewsbury Township Board of Supervisors. JULY (School) Tax Bill (Fiscal Year. July 1-J June 30) follows, based upon a property assessed value of $200,000:  This tax billi is mailed in. July of each year andi is for the Southern York County School District Susquehannock). The tax rate is set byt the Southern York County School Board. The breakdown is as  TAXTYPE School  RATE 19.9100  TAX AMOUNT $3,982  TOTAL TAXES COLLECTED FOR SCHOOL  $12,741,574  March: 2024  page2    ANNUAL TAX SUMMARY oft three agencies is as follows: TAXING AGENCY SCHOOL COUNTY TOWNSHIP  Ins summary, ify your property is assessed at $200,000, your TOTALTAXES are! $5,554, and oft that amount, the amounts paid to each  TAX AMOUNT $3,982 $1,380 $ 192  PERCENTAGE OF TOTALTAX 71.70% 24.85% 3.46%  ABOLISHED - TOWNSHIP PER CAPITA TAX  The $5.00 per capita tax (often referred to asa "nuisance tax") assessed on every resident aged 18 or older has been abolished by the Board of Supervisors, effective. January 1, 2024. You will no longer receive that tax bill withy your County/ownship tax bill.  ENACTED - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) TAX As most are aware, volunteerism across the country andi in every or- ganization/service continues tor rapidly decline. This trendi is very evi- dent in the volunteer ambulance services, withl local ambulance ser- vices turning to partial or fully paid staff. The combination of the need for paid Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), significant reductions in Medicare/Medicaid payments for EMS services, and rising operating costs, has leadt toi ther need for greater financial support from the communities in which the ambulance companies serve.  np  an  AMBULANCE  The time has arrived that the Township had to enact a special taxs strictly for the purpose of provided emergency medical services toi ther residents. Allr revenue collected from this tax can be used onlyf for EMS. This newi tax will appear on the County/Township  tax bill that you received in February. Al home assessed at $200,000 will pay $66.00i in 2024 for EMS.  TAX COLLECTOR  The Shrewsbury Township tax collector is elected to a four (4) year term, whoi is responsible for collecting the above taxes from Shrewsbury Township property owners on behalf oft the Township, York County, and the Southern York County School District,  each of whom set their own tax rates.  ROAD MPROVEMENTS  JUST IN TIME FOR ST. PATTY'S DAY Could youl have some luck of thel Irish? The Pennsylvania Treas- Unclaimed property is turned over the PA Treasury Department for dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance policies, Itise easy to find out online: patreasury.gov/undldimed-property  m VNP PROGRE  MORM Asphalt Paving Vs Calibrated Chipping  A common question asked during the paving ury Department encourages everyone to check ify you might have season is whyt the Township uses calibrated ap piece oft their $4.5 billion worth of unclaimed property.  chipping (often referred to as "tar & chip")  instead oft the traditional asphalt (blacktop) paving. but calibrated chipping is more economical than asphalt For example, a road that is one (1) mile long & 181 feet wide $80,400 Asphalt (9.5 MM at 2" depth) $34,240- Calibrated Chipping (double application) There are several factors in determining the resurfacing application, such as condition of the existing roadway, daily traffic volume, andI location (rural, residential, high density  Both methods provide a durable and long lasting road: surface, stocks, etc. The average claim amount is $1,600.  paving. (10,560 sq.) yd.):  PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION **** The Pennsylvania Presidential Primary Election your VOTE counts willl be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Polls the York County Office of Elections at 717-771-9604, or you  Tuesday, April 23, 2024  $46,174- Cost savings per road (using calibrated chipping) **** are open from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Ifyoua are  not sure of your polling location, you can call  can check online by visiting https:/L www.pavoterservicespa.gov/pages oteresastatonstatusapk  housing, low density housing, etc.).  March 2024  pages    Office Hours Monday - Thursday Friday  NUMBER OF PRESERVED FARMS GROWS IN TOWNSHIP The York County Agricultural Land Preservation Board recently approved the addition of 128 acres of preserved ofp preserved agricultural landi int the Township to 3,230 agricultural conservation easement has been executed, and the restrictions placed on the land limits the use to commercial agricultural preservation in perpetuity  Meeting Dates The following meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Complex 12341 Susquehanna Trails, Glen Rock Board of Supervisors March 6, 2024 April 3, 2024 May 1, 2024 June 5, 2024 Planning Commission March 20, 2024 April 17,2024 May 15, 2024 June 19, 2024  8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. land in Shrewsbury Township, which increased thei total 12341 Susquehanna Trails When land is preserved under the program, a deed of  8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. acres. Glen Rock, PA 17327  HOLIDAY CLOSINGS (forever). March 29th Good Friday May 27"h Memorial Day  Subdivision & Land Development Activity  During the period of October 2023 through February 2024, the following plans have been either received for consideration, have been (conditionally) approved, or approved & recorded at the York County Recorder of Deeds. N Dun-Par Holdings LLC- 836 E. Forrest Avenue; revised preliminary/final land development plan to redevelop property Laricina Development (formerly known as Smith Tract Development) B E. Tolna Road & Mt, Airy Road; 46 Unit Active - Presidential Heights Associates Mt. Airy Road; preliminary subdivision plan for 152 residential dwellings. Shrewsbury Commons Joint Venture Elm Drive; land development for 550,000 sq. ft. warehouse. U.S. Industrial Club V Enterprises LLC "Hillwood"- Elm Drive; land development for 611,000 sq. ft. warehouse. Rock Land Company, LLC (formerly Willard Agri Services) - 120 Theater Road; final land development for  Pending Plans (under review by Township Staff or Board of Supervisors; not yet approved)  for mixed use (retail & self-storage).  Adult Community.  Approved Plans (conditional approval)  manufacturing agricultural fertilizer for direct field application.  VISION STATEMENT  MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Shrewsbury Township is to provide effi- cient, fair, responsive, cost- tect the health, safety, and welfare of our residents and businesses. We will preserve  Shrewsburylownshp will continue to cherish and preserve our agricultural heritage and protect our farmlands and open spaces, while embracing reasonable growth that adds value to our community without impeding the existing infrastructure. The promote landscaping enhancements and environmental stewardship, which will im-  Township will contain development within our defined growth area, and continue to effective services, and to pro-  vision A strategyy ACTION March: 2024  prove the quality of living throughout the Town- ship. We will focus on the recreation and open  mission  space needs of the community, and promote im- our rural character while plan- provements for the safe, convenient, and efficient ning for reasonable and smart will continue to work with neighboring municipal- improves the quality of life for  movement of people and ities on regional  The traffic. Township issues, and partnership with  adds value  growth that  and  PLAN  all who live in, work in, and visit Shrewsbury' Township.  them to improve efficiency of services.  page 4    SURVEY continued; from page. 1  This is an excellent opportunity for residents to have their say on the future of their community. The survey is designed to be accessible and user-friendly, andi its should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete. The commission is keeni to hearf from as many people as possible, so please Thecomprehensive plani forthe! Southern' York County Region willf focus onseveral major themes, Agriculture, Open Space, and Other Forms of Preservation: This theme willi focus on pre- serving ther natural beauty oft ther region, including farmland, forests, and other open spaces.  do take the time to share your thoughts and ideas.  including:  Intergovernmental. Cooperation: This theme willf focus onp promoting cooperation between local governments to address com- Being an' Agingin-Community: This theme will focus on creating a community thati isv welcoming ands supportive ofresi- Increasing Access to Active Transportation: This theme will focus on improving access to walking, biking, and other forms Growing and Strengthening ofTourism and Economic Development: This theme willi focus on promoting economic The surveyi is available through March & April 2024, which can bea assessed through the SYCRPC website at: https:l/sycrpc.orgl Ifyoud do not havei internet access, or wanti to complete thes survey inj paper form, call the Township at 717-235-3011 for a copy tol ber mailedt toy you.  mon issues and challenges. dents of all ages, including seniors. ofactive transportation.  growth and development ini the region, including tourism and other industries.  "BUILDINGI SUPTHENEXT GENERATION OFFIREFIGHTERS"  SVC.FIRE CAMP  JUIY24:28,2023  $100 FORTHE WEEK  SHREWSBURY VOLUNTEERFRECOMPAW 21WESI FORRESTAVENUE SHREWSBURY,PA-1 17361 WWSHREMSEURYFREDUN  MOREINFORMATION CALLC17-235-476 OREMAL SURAPPSRARARELN  March: 2024  pages    PRSRTS STD US POSTAGE PAID SHREWSBURY PA PERMIT NO.45  Shrewsbury Township 12341 Susquehanna Trail S Glen Rock, PA17327 Phone: 717-235-3011 Fax: 717-227-0662  www.shrewsburytownship.0rg  2023 PAI PROPERIYTAX/RENT REBATE PROGRAM  Older adults and people with disabilities 18 and older in Pennsylvania may be eligible to receive upi to  $1,000 in rebates. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program supports homeowners andr renters across Pennsylvania by providinga rebate ranging from $380 to $1,0001 to eligible older adults and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The program is supported Homeowners and renters in Pennsylvania may be eligible tor receive up to $1,000 through as standard rebate. The: amount of money  byi funds fromt the Pennsylvania Lottery and Gaming.  you will receive is based on your income. Some applicants may qualify for supplemental rebates as well.  Income $0-$8,000 $8,001-$15,000 $15,001-518,000 $18,001-$45,000  Maximum Rebate $1,000 $770 $460 $380  This program supports Pennsylvania homeowners and renters who are 65 and older, widows or widowers 50 and older, or people with disabilities 18 and older. In addition to ager requirements, your household income must be $45,000 orl less annually. There are a few ways to apply for the program: by mail, in-person, or online at htips/www.reyenuepasoV/nentvescCreditsPrograms PropertyTexRentRepateProgram/Pases/delaultaspk Applications are due by June 30,2024.  March: 2024  page 6