This article shall be known as, and may be cited as, the "Middle
Smithfield Township LERTA Ordinance," as amended from time to time.
This article is enacted under the authority of the Pennsylvania
Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act ("LERTA"), Act No.
1977-76, as amended. It is declared that enactment of this article,
and the provisions hereof, are necessary for the protection, benefit
and preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants
of Middle Smithfield Township.
The following words and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context of language clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning.
ACT or LERTA
Shall mean Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act
of the Commonwealth, Act No. 1977-76, as amended and supplemented.
COUNTY
The County of Monroe, Pennsylvania, acting by and through
its Board of County Commissioners or, in appropriate cases, acting
by and through its authorized representatives.
DETERIORATED AREA
The area or areas within the Township of Middle Smithfield identified in §
176-47 of this article.
ELIGIBLE PROPERTY
Any industrial, commercial, or other business property located
in the deteriorated area(s), as hereinafter provided.
IMPROVEMENT
Repair, construction, or reconstruction, including alterations
and additions, having the effect of rehabilitating an eligible property
so that it becomes habitable or attains higher standards of safety,
health, economic use or amenity, or is brought into compliance with
laws, ordinances, or regulations governing such standards. Ordinary
upkeep and maintenance shall not be deemed improvement.
SCHOOL DISTRICT
East Stroudsburg Area School District, Monroe County, Pennsylvania,
acting by and through its Board of School Directors or, in appropriate
cases, acting by and through its authorized representatives.
TOWNSHIP
Township of Middle Smithfield, Monroe County, Pennsylvania,
acting by and through its Board of Supervisors or, in appropriate
cases, acting by and through its authorized representatives.