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Jan 22, 2013
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Coatesville's amended by-laws, effective January 22, 2013, establish the Authority's legal framework and powers under Pennsylvania's Urban Redevelopment Law. The Authority, created by city ordinance in 1999 and formally chartered in 2000, is granted broad public powers including the ability to designate redevelopment areas, develop rehabilitation and conservation plans, coordinate with government entities, and assemble property for redevelopment projects. The document outlines the Authority's comprehensive role in facilitating urban redevelopment activities within Coatesville to address property conditions, enforce building codes, and implement neighborhood improvement programs.
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This document amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to establish tax levy provisions for townships. The amendments authorize township boards of supervisors to levy various property taxes on real property, including: up to 14 mills for general township purposes (with court approval for up to 5 additional mills), up to 5 mills for highway lighting, up to 50% of the general tax rate for public buildings, up to 3 mills for fire apparatus and services, up to 2 mills for fire hydrants, and taxes for parks and recreation facilities and debt service. The legislation was enacted December 1, 2004, as House Bill 250 (Act No. 224).
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Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania is a city of approximately 13,350 residents with a diverse population (36% Black, 29% White, 28% Hispanic) facing significant healthcare challenges, including a 10% uninsured rate and limited access to specialty care following Brandywine Hospital's 2022 closure. The housing market shows a 47% homeownership rate with median home values near $155,000 and property values rising 7% year-over-year, while transportation infrastructure relies heavily on personal vehicles (69% of commutes) with limited public transit usage at 2%. The Coatesville Area School District serves approximately 11 public schools with an 86% graduation rate, though average school ratings remain low at 4/10, and the city's economy is anchored by major employers including the Coatesville VA Medical Center and ArcelorMittal steelworks.
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