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Township of Worcester, PA
Montgomery County
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[Adopted 2-19-1992 by Ord. No. 125]
It is the intent of this article to adopt the attached agreement in accordance with 53 P.S. § 481 et seq.[1] which allows for adoption of such agreement. Additionally, this article is adopted pursuant to 53 P.S. § 65590[2] which allows townships of the second class to contract police service with townships adjacent thereto.
[1]
Editor's Note: See now 53 Pa.C.S.A. § 2301 et seq.
[2]
Editor's Note: See now 53 Pa.C.S.A. §§ 66901, 66902 and 66903.
The agreement attached hereto and marked "Exhibit A"[1] is a police service agreement for a Towamencin Township park located primarily within Worcester Township but owned by the Township of Towamencin. Said agreement allows for implementation and enforcement of various ordinances by the Towamencin Township Police Department. The attached agreement is adopted herein as if set forth at length, said agreement meeting the terms of 53 P.S. § 487.[2] The Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to execute said agreement.
[1]
Editor's Note: Exhibit A is on file in the Township offices.
[2]
Editor's Note: See now 53 Pa.C.S.A. § 2301 et seq.
The term of the agreement shall be from November 30, 1991, to November 30, 1992, with the agreement automatically renewing for a one-year period and continuing to renew from year to year until terminated as provided by the agreement.
Towamencin Township shall provide Worcester Township with police protection and service in the area designated only, with the Supervisors of Towamencin Township and the Police Chief of Towamencin Township retaining management and control of the Towamencin Township Police Department. Fines incurred or collected within the boundaries of Worcester Township as designated in the agreement will be collected by Towamencin Township. No entity is created under the agreement.
The agreement does not call for and thereof ore does not provide for any financing.
The Towamencin Township Police Department shall retain its organizational structure in order to implement the agreement, and the Pennsylvania State Police will no longer include the areas designated in the agreement within in its routine patrol of Worcester Township.
Other than the collection of fines referenced above, no real or personal property shall be acquired, managed, licensed or disposed of under the agreement.