[Ord. 378, 2/14/2005, § 1700]
It is the intent of this chapter to describe the procedures for administration, enforcement and amendment of this chapter and the duties and responsibilities of the Zoning Officer.
[Ord. 378, 2/14/2005, § 1701; as amended by Ord. 394, 6/11/2012, § I.B]
1. 
The Zoning Officer shall be appointed by Borough Council and shall hold no elective office in the Borough. The Zoning Officer shall meet the qualifications established by the Borough and shall be able to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Borough, a working knowledge of municipal zoning.
2. 
The Zoning Officer shall have all the powers and duties conferred on him by this chapter and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq. The Zoning Officer shall administer this chapter for the Borough in accordance with its literal terms, and shall not have the power to permit any construction or any use or change of use which does not conform to this chapter. The Zoning Officer's duties shall include the following:
A. 
Enforcement. The Zoning Officer shall be empowered to institute civil enforcement proceedings in accordance with the provisions of § 27-1704 as a means of enforcement when acting within the scope of his/her employment.
B. 
Receipt of Applications. The Zoning Officer shall receive applications for any new use or change of use filed in accordance with § 27-1703 prior to the start of construction or establishment or change of the use by any landowner or lessee. Such application shall describe the proposed activity in sufficient detail to determine whether or not it meets the requirements of this and other applicable Borough ordinances. Applications for uses by special exception, conditional uses and variances shall be filed in accordance with §§ 27-1302A, 27-1302C or 27-1504, whichever is applicable, and shall be forwarded by the Zoning Officer to the appropriate decision-making body. In addition, the Zoning Officer shall receive and forward all applications for appeals to the Zoning Hearing Board.
C. 
Issuance of Permits. It shall be unlawful to use or change the use of any structure or lot or erect, structurally alter or enlarge any structure without obtaining a building permit or certificate of occupancy.
(1) 
Zoning Certificate.
(a) 
If a proposed use is listed as a conditional use or use by special exception in the Zoning District in which the use is proposed to be located, the Zoning Officer shall not issue a zoning certificate until an application for approval of a conditional use or use by special exception has been reviewed and granted by either Borough Council or the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with the provisions of Part 13.
(b) 
If the proposed use requires approval of a land development plan under the Borough Subdivision Ordinance [Chapter 22], the Zoning Officer shall not issue a zoning certificate until the land development plan has been reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by Borough Council.
(c) 
The zoning certificate shall be prerequisite to issuance of a building permit; and, where no building permit is required, zoning approval shall be prerequisite to issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy. The Zoning Officer shall indicate whether the zoning certificate has been issued on all applications for a building permit and/or certificate of use and occupancy.
(2) 
Permit for Temporary Structures. Permits for temporary structures authorized by § 27-1407 of this chapter may be issued by the Zoning Officer only for the time that construction work is in progress and for a period not to exceed six months. The permit may be renewed for an additional six-month period upon demonstration of continued need for the structure; however, all temporary structures shall be removed upon completion of construction. Permits for all other temporary structures shall be subject to § 27-1304M of this chapter.
(3) 
Certificate of Use and Occupancy. The following shall apply only to properties in the Commercial and Industrial Districts:
(a) 
A certificate of use and occupancy shall be required prior to the sale of any property.
(b) 
The certificate of use and occupancy shall state the zoning classification of the property, the approved use of the property (including the number of dwelling units for residential properties), any variances granted for the property and any conditions or outstanding violations affecting the property.
(c) 
It shall be unlawful to use or occupy any structure or land without a certificate of use and occupancy. Prior to occupancy, the landowner or tenant shall notify the Zoning Officer that the structure or land is ready to be used or occupied.
(d) 
Upon inspection and determination that all applicable ordinance regulations and any conditions attached to the zoning certificate have been met, the Zoning Officer shall issue a certificate of use and occupancy.
(e) 
For all uses in all C Commercial Districts, any change in occupancy from one owner or tenant to another or any change from one use to another of any structure or lot shall require the issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy, whether or not a building permit is required. Prior to occupying the building or structure in which the change of use or occupancy is established, the landowner or lessee shall be required to make an application for a certificate of use and occupancy. The Zoning Officer shall determine that all applicable regulations of this chapter for the proposed change of use or change of occupancy have been met prior to issuing the certificate of use and occupancy.
(f) 
Issuance of all certificates of use and occupancy shall be subject to payment of the required fee established from time to time by resolution of Borough Council.
(g) 
A certificate of use and occupancy may be applied for coincidentally with the application for a building permit. The certificate of use and occupancy shall include certification by the Building Inspector that all applicable requirements of the Uniform Construction Code have been met, if a building permit was issued to authorize construction, reconstruction or alteration of a structure as described in the zoning certificate.
(h) 
A certificate of use and occupancy shall be void if the premises are not occupied for the approved use within six months of the date of issue or renewal of the certificate.
(i) 
A certificate of use and occupancy shall be valid only so long as the use and occupancy of such land or structure shall continuously comply with all of the requirements and regulations of this chapter. The Zoning Officer may revoke a certificate of use and occupancy upon his determination that a failure of compliance of any regulation of this chapter exists. Upon such invalidity or revocation, any further use or occupancy of such land or structure shall be considered to be in violation of this chapter and subject to its penalty provisions.
D. 
Expiration of Permits. If, after issuance of a zoning certificate for an approved conditional use or a use by special exception, an application for a building permit to undertake work described in that application has not been submitted within 12 months of the date of granting of approval by the Borough, approval of the conditional use or use by special exception shall expire automatically without written notice to the applicant, unless Borough Council or the Zoning Hearing Board, as the case may be, extends the approval upon written request by the applicant prior to its expiration.
E. 
Revocation of Permits. A zoning certificate or certificate of use and occupancy for any structure or use shall be revoked and withdrawn by the Zoning Officer if the holder of such permit or certificate has failed to comply with the requirements of this chapter or with any conditions attached to the issuance of the permit or certificate. Upon revocation of a permit or certificate, the holder may also be subject to the penalties for violation specified in § 27-1704 of this chapter.
F. 
Inspections. The Zoning Officer, or his/her representative duly authorized from time to time by resolution of Borough Council, may examine, or cause to be examined, all structures and/or land for which a zoning certificate or a certificate of use and occupancy has been applied for or issued. Such inspections may be made from time to time during construction, if any, and prior to the issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy.
G. 
Registration of Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots. The Zoning Officer shall prepare and keep up to date a register of all nonconforming uses, structures and lots in accordance with the procedures specified in § 27-1605 of this chapter.
[Ord. 378, 2/14/2005, § 1702]
1. 
All applications shall be submitted in a form and manner acceptable to the Borough. All applications shall be accompanied by the required fee established from time to time by resolution of Borough Council and which schedule of fees is available to the public in the Office of the Borough Secretary.
2. 
All applications shall be filed at least 21 calendar days prior to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission at which the application is to be considered.
A. 
Applications for Conditional Uses. All applications for conditional use approval shall be submitted and shall be processed in accordance with the requirements of §§ 27-1302A and 27-1302B of this chapter.
B. 
Applications for Uses by Special Exception. All applications for uses by special exception shall be submitted and shall be processed in accordance with the requirements of §§ 27-1302C and 27-1302D of this chapter.
C. 
Applications for Approval of a Land Development. All applications which require approval of a land development plan shall be submitted and processed in accordance with the requirements of the Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22].
D. 
Application for Zoning Certificates, Certificates of Use and Occupancy and Permits for Temporary Structures. All applications shall be made in writing on forms provided by the Borough in accordance with the requirements of § 27-1702C(1), (2) and (3) and shall be accompanied by the required fee.
E. 
Fees. Borough Council shall establish a schedule of fees by resolution, as well as a collection procedure, for all applications submitted under the provisions of this chapter.
F. 
Responsibilities of the Applicant. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to apply for and secure all permits and certificates required by this chapter. The applicant shall be obligated to contact the Zoning Officer and secure a zoning certificate and certificate of use and occupancy after the completion of development and/or prior to the occupancy of any structure or lot. Failure to secure necessary permits or certificates or failure to apply for same in a timely fashion shall constitute a violation of this chapter and shall be subject to the penalties for violation specified in § 27-1704 of this chapter.
[Ord. 378, 2/14/2005, § 1703; as amended by Ord. 394, 6/11/2012, § I.I]
1. 
Violations. Failure to comply with any provision of this chapter, or to secure a zoning certificate and certificate of occupancy, prior to the erection, construction, extension, alteration, or addition to a building, or the use or change of use or occupancy of structures or land, shall be a violation of this chapter.
2. 
Enforcement Notice. The enforcement notice shall contain the following information:
A. 
The name of the owner of record and any other person against whom the Borough intends to take action.
B. 
The location of the property in violation.
C. 
The specific violation with a description of the requirements which have not been met, citing in each instance the applicable provisions of this chapter.
D. 
The date before which the steps for compliance must be commenced and the date before which the steps must be completed.
E. 
That the recipient of the notice has the right to appeal to the Zoning Hearing Board within a prescribed period of time in accordance with procedures set forth in this chapter.
F. 
That failure to comply with the notice within the time specified, unless extended by appeal to the Zoning Hearing Board, constitutes a violation, with possible sanctions clearly described.
3. 
Enforcement Remedies.
A. 
Any person, partnership or corporation who or which has violated or permitted the violation of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon being found liable therefor in a civil enforcement proceeding commenced by the Borough, pay a judgment of not more than $500 plus all court costs, including reasonable attorney fees incurred by the Borough as a result thereof. No judgment shall commence or be imposed, levied or be payable until the date of the determination of a violation by the magisterial district judge. If the defendant neither pays nor timely appeals the judgment, the Borough may enforce the judgment pursuant to the applicable rules of civil procedure. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation, unless the magisterial district judge, determining that there has been a violation, further determines that there was a good faith basis for the person, partnership or corporation violating this chapter to have believed that there was no such violation, in which event there shall be deemed to have been only one such violation until the fifth day following the date of the determination of a violation by the magisterial district judge and thereafter each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. All judgments, costs and reasonable attorney fees collected for the violation of this chapter shall be paid over to the Borough.
B. 
The Court of Common Pleas, upon petition, may grant an order of stay, upon cause shown, tolling the per diem fine pending a final adjudication of the violation and judgment.
C. 
Nothing contained in this subsection shall be construed or interpreted to grant to any person or entity other than the Borough the right to commence any action for enforcement pursuant to this subsection.
4. 
Causes of Action. In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained or any building or structure or land is used in violation of this chapter or of any ordinance or other regulation made under authority conferred hereby, Borough Council or, with the approval of Borough Council, the Zoning Officer or other proper official, in addition to other remedies, may institute in the name of the Borough any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct or abate such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use; to prevent the occupancy of any building, structure or land; or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use which constitutes a violation.
[Ord. 378, 2/14/2005, § 1704]
1. 
Persons with a claim for a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Amendments Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act shall submit their request in writing to the Zoning Officer on an application form which shall require that the following information, and such other information as may be reasonably needed to process the request, be provided:
A. 
Specific citation of the Zoning Ordinance provision from which reasonable accommodation is requested.
B. 
The name and address of the applicants.
C. 
The specific description of the reasonable accommodation sought and the particulars, including exact dimensions of any proposed structural or locational accommodation.
D. 
The condition of the applicants for which the reasonable accommodation is sought.
E. 
A description of the hardship, if any, that the applicants will incur absent provision of the reasonable accommodation requested.
F. 
A description of any alternative methods of relieving the claimed hardship that have been considered and the reason, if any, why applicants have rejected such alternatives.
G. 
A statement describing why the requested accommodation is necessary to afford the applicants an opportunity equal to a nonhandicapped or nondisabled person to use and enjoy the property in question.
H. 
A description of the manner in which the accommodation, if granted, will be terminated or removed if no longer required to afford equal housing opportunity to handicapped or disabled persons.
I. 
A statement of any facts indicating whether or not nonhandicapped or nondisabled persons would be permitted to utilize the property in question in a manner similar to that sought by the applicants.
2. 
The Zoning Officer may hold any meetings and/or hearings necessary in his discretion to elicit information or argument pertinent to the request for accommodation.
3. 
The Zoning Officer's decision shall be in writing and shall state the reasons for the decision.
4. 
The Zoning Officer shall issue his written decision to the applicants and to Borough Council within 30 days of filing of the request for accommodation.
5. 
A request for reasonable accommodation shall be directed, in the first instance, to the Zoning Officer. In considering a request for reasonable accommodation, the Zoning Officer shall, with the advice and counsel of the Borough Solicitor, apply the following criteria:
A. 
Whether the applicants are handicapped or disabled within the meaning of the Federal Fair Housing Act Amendments or the Americans with Disabilities Act.
B. 
The degree to which the accommodation sought is related to the handicap or disability of the applicants.
C. 
A description of the hardship, if any, that the applicants will incur absent the provision of the reasonable accommodation requested.
D. 
The extent to which the requested accommodation is necessary to afford the applicants an opportunity equal to a nonhandicapped or nondisabled person to use and enjoy the property in question.
E. 
The extent to which the proposed accommodation may impact other property owners in the immediate vicinity.
F. 
The extent to which the requested accommodation may be consistent with or contrary to the zoning purposes promoted in this chapter, the comprehensive plan and the community development objectives set forth in this chapter.
G. 
The extent to which the requested accommodation would impose financial and administrative burdens on the Borough.
H. 
The extent to which the requested accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Borough.
I. 
The extent to which the requested accommodation would require a fundamental alteration in the nature of the Borough's regulatory policies, objectives and regulations.
J. 
The extent to which the requested accommodation would result in a subsidy, privilege or benefit not available to non-handicapped or nondisabled persons.
K. 
The permanency of the requested accommodation and the conditions under which such accommodation will be removed, terminated or discontinued when no longer needed to provide handicapped or disabled persons with equal opportunity to use and enjoy the property in question.
L. 
The extent to which the requested accommodation will increase the value of the property during and after its occupancy by the applicants.
[Ord. 378, 2/14/2005, § 1705]
1. 
Borough Council may introduce and/or consider amendments to this chapter and to the Zoning Map, as proposed by a member of Borough Council, the Planning Commission, or a petition of a landowner of property within the Borough.
A. 
Petitions. Petitions for amendments shall be filed with the Planning Commission at 21 calendar days prior to the meeting at which the petition is to be heard. The petitioners, upon such filing, shall pay an advertising deposit and a filing fee, in accordance with a schedule fixed by resolution of Borough Council. The Planning Commission shall review the proposed amendment and report its findings and recommendations in writing to Borough Council.
B. 
Referral. Any proposed amendment presented to Borough Council without written findings and recommendations from the Planning Commission and the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development, shall be referred to these agencies for review at least 30 days prior to public hearing by Borough Council. Borough Council shall not hold a public hearing upon such amendment until the required reviews are received or the expiration of 30 days from the date of referral.
C. 
Posting of Property. If the proposed amendment involves a Zoning Map change, a minimum of two notices of the public hearing shall be conspicuously posted on the property at least seven days prior to the date of the public hearing.
D. 
Public Notice and Public Hearing.
(1) 
Before acting upon a proposed amendment, Borough Council shall hold a public hearing thereon. Public notice, as defined by this chapter, shall be given containing a brief summary of the proposed amendment and reference to the place where copies of the same may be examined.
(2) 
When the proposed amendment involves a change to the Zoning District Map, notice of the public hearing shall be mailed by the Borough at least 30 days prior to the date of the public hearing by first class mail to the addresses to which real estate tax bills are sent for all real property located within the area proposed to be rezoned, as evidenced by the tax records within the possession of the Borough. The notice shall include the location, date and time of the public hearing. A good faith effort and substantial compliance shall satisfy the requirements of this Subsection.
E. 
Readvertisement and Rehearing. If after any public hearing is held upon a proposed amendment, the amendment is substantially changed or revised to include land previously not affected by the amendment, Borough Council shall hold another public hearing, pursuant to public notice, before proceeding to vote on the amendment.
F. 
Publication, Advertisement and Availability.
(1) 
Proposed amendments shall not be enacted unless Borough Council gives notice of the proposed enactment, including the time and place of the meeting at which passage will be considered and a reference to the place in the Borough where copies of the proposed amendment may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof.
(2) 
Borough Council shall publish the proposed amendment once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Borough not more than 60 days nor less than seven days prior to passage. Publication of the proposed amendment shall include either the full text thereof or the title and a brief summary prepared by the Borough Solicitor setting forth all the provisions in reasonable detail. If the full text is not included:
(a) 
A copy thereof shall be provided to the newspaper at the time the public notice is published.
(b) 
An attested copy of the proposed ordinance shall be filed in the County Law Library.
G. 
Action. Within 90 days of the date when the public hearing on the proposed amendment is officially closed, Borough Council shall vote on the proposed amendment. In the event substantial amendments are made in the proposed amendment before voting on enactment of the amendment, Borough Council shall readvertise in one newspaper of general circulation in the Borough a brief summary setting forth all the provisions in reasonable detail together with a summary of the amendments at least 10 days prior to enactment.
H. 
Filing Amendment with County Planning Commission. Within 30 days after enactment, a copy of the amendment to this chapter shall be forwarded to the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development.
I. 
Mediation Option. Borough Council may offer the mediation option as an aid in completing proceedings authorized by this section. The Borough and the mediating parties shall meet the stipulations and follow the procedures set forth in § 27-1508 of this chapter.
[Ord. 378, 2/14/2005, § 1706]
1. 
A curative amendment may be filed only by a landowner who desires to challenge, on substantive grounds, the validity of this chapter or the Zoning Map or any provision thereof, which prohibits or restricts the use of development of land in which he has an interest.
A. 
Procedure. The landowner may submit a curative amendment to the Borough Council with a written request that his challenge and proposed amendment be heard and decided as provided in §§ 609.1 and 1004 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. §§ 10609.1, 11004, as amended. As with other proposed amendments, the curative amendment shall be referred to the Planning Commission and the Allegheny County Planning Commission at least 30 days before the hearing is conducted by the Borough Council. Public notice shall be given in accordance with §§ 610, 1004 and any other applicable provision of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. §§ 10610, 11004. The hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Subsections (4) through (8) of § 908 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10904(4) — (8), and all references in that Section to the Zoning Hearing Board shall be references to Borough Council.
B. 
Evaluation of Merits of Curative Amendment. If Borough Council determines that a validity challenge has merit, Borough Council may accept a landowner's curative amendment, with or without revision, or may adopt an alternative amendment which will cure the challenged defects. Borough Council shall consider the curative amendments, plans and explanatory material submitted by the landowner and shall also consider:
(1) 
The impact of the proposal upon roads, sewer facilities, water supplies, schools and other public service facilities.
(2) 
If the proposal is for a residential use, the impact of the proposal upon regional housing needs and the effectiveness of the proposal in providing housing units of a type actually available to and affordable by classes of persons otherwise unlawfully excluded by the challenged provisions of this chapter or Map.
(3) 
The suitability of the site for the intensity of use proposed by the site's soils, slopes, woodlands, wetlands, floodplains, aquifers, natural resources and other natural features.
(4) 
The impact of the proposed use on the site's soils, slopes, woodlands, wetlands, floodplains, natural resources and natural features, the degree to which these are protected or destroyed, the tolerance of the resources to development and any adverse environmental impacts.
(5) 
The impact of the proposal on the preservation of agriculture and other land uses which are essential to public health and welfare.
C. 
Declaration of Invalidity by Court. If the Borough does not accept a landowner's curative amendment brought in accordance with this section and a court subsequently rules that the challenge has merit, the court's decision shall not result in a declaration of invalidity for this entire Chapter, but only for those provisions which specifically relate to the landowner's curative amendment and challenge.
[Ord. 378, 2/14/2005, § 1707]
1. 
Membership and Organization.
A. 
The Planning Commission shall be comprised of three residents of the Borough appointed by Borough Council. Each member shall serve a four-year term. The terms of the members shall be staggered so that no two terms expire at the same time. Upon expiration of the term of office, members shall continue to serve until a replacement is appointed by Borough Council. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be only for the unexpired portion of the term.
B. 
The Planning Commission shall elect a chairman whose term shall not exceed one year and who shall be eligible for re-election. The Planning Commission may create and fill such other offices as it may determine necessary.
2. 
Powers and Duties.
A. 
The Planning Commission may, with the consent of Borough Council, accept and utilize any funds, personnel or other assistance made available by the Federal or State governments or any of their agencies, or from individuals or foundations, and for the purposes of receiving and using Federal or State planning grants for provision of planning assistance may enter into agreements or contracts regarding acceptance or utilization of the funds or assistance.
B. 
The Planning Commission, at the request of and within the funding provided by Borough Council may have such powers and perform such duties as are authorized by § 209.1 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10209.1, including, but not limited to:
(1) 
Prepare the comprehensive plan for the development of the Borough as set forth in this act, and present it for the consideration of Borough Council.
(2) 
Maintain and keep on file records of its action. All records and files of the Planning Commission shall be in the possession of Borough Council.
(3) 
Make recommendations to Borough Council concerning the adoption or amendment of an official map.
(4) 
Prepare and present to Borough Council a zoning ordinance, and make recommendations to the Borough Council on proposed amendments to it.
(5) 
Prepare, recommend and administer subdivision and land development regulations.
(6) 
Prepare and present to Borough Council a building code and a housing code and make recommendations concerning proposed amendments thereto.
(7) 
Do such other acts or make such studies as may be necessary to fulfill the duties and obligations imposed herein.
(8) 
Prepare and present to Borough Council an environmental study.
(9) 
Submit to Borough Council a recommended capital improvements program.
(10) 
Prepare and present to Borough Council a water survey, which shall be consistent with the State Water Plan and any applicable water resources plan adopted by a river basin commission. The water survey shall be conducted in consultation with any public water supplier in the area to be surveyed.
(11) 
Promote public interest in, and understanding of, the comprehensive plan and planning.
(12) 
Make recommendations to governmental, civic and private agencies and individuals as to the effectiveness of the proposals of such agencies and individuals.
(13) 
Hold public hearings and meetings.
(14) 
Present testimony before any board.
(15) 
Require from other departments and agencies of the Borough such available information as relates to the work of the Planning Commission.
(16) 
In the performance of its functions, enter upon any land to make examinations and surveys with the consent of the owner.
(17) 
Prepare and present to Borough Council a study regarding the feasibility and practicability of using renewable energy sources in specific areas with the Borough.
(18) 
Review this chapter, Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22], Official Map, and such other ordinances and regulations governing the development of land no less frequently that it reviews the Comprehensive Plan.
(19) 
Utilize consultants to advise and assist with any of the foregoing duties.
C. 
Rules. The Planning Commission shall adopt rules governing its activities, including the receipt and review of applications submitted under this chapter. Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the conduct of business at Planning Commission meetings.
D. 
Meetings. The Planning Commission shall meet regularly at a prescribed time, date and meeting place advertised in accordance with the Sunshine Law, Act 93 of 1988, 65 Pa.C.S.A. § 701 et seq., as may be amended. All meetings of the Planning Commission shall be open to the public. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman, as deemed necessary. The Recording Secretary of the Planning Commission shall keep minutes of all meetings.
E. 
Records and Annual Report. The Planning Commission shall maintain public records of its business and shall file a written report of its activities with Borough Council by March 1 of each year. Interim reports may be made, as necessary, or at the request of Borough Council.
F. 
Expenditures. Within the funds appropriated by Borough Council, the Planning Commission may employ or contract for secretaries, clerks, legal counsel, consultants and other technical or clerical personnel. Borough Council may enter into agreements or contracts authorizing the Planning Commission to accept or utilize any funds, personnel or other assistance made available by the County, the Commonwealth or the Federal government.