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Ordinance No. 2020 amends Chapter 26 of the Jim Thorpe Borough Code to restructure the Borough's fire department following a merger or consolidation of two fire companies. The ordinance establishes the Jim Thorpe Municipal Fire Department consisting of two fire companies—the Diligent Fire Company No. 3 of Mauch Chunk (designated as the West Side Fire Station) and the Onoko Fire and Rescue Company (designated as the East Side Fire Station)—while preserving Borough Council's authority to designate additional fire companies in the future. The ordinance requires the Fire Chief to prepare standard operating guidelines and procedures for Council approval, with review by the Emergency Services Committee.
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Ordinance No. 2023 amends Chapter 420 of the Jim Thorpe Borough Code to revise regulations for residential parking permits within the Borough. The ordinance modifies Section 420-49 to establish permit application requirements for residents of designated streets (Broadway, West Broadway, High Street, Race Street, Hill Road, and Quarry Street), requiring proof of residency and vehicle registration, with permit fees set by Borough Council resolution. Additionally, Section 420-54 is restated to allow non-resident property owners of residential real estate within the parking district to apply for parking permits, provided the property is used for residential rather than commercial purposes.
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