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Borough of Franklin Park July 15 2026 Premeeting
Published: Jul 15, 2026
Community Fraud Awareness Event Announced Amidst Rising Incidents
An informational session is being organized at the fire hall on the 25th, in collaboration with the FBI, to raise awareness about fraud. This initiative is a response to a rise in fraud incidents within the community, affecting individuals of various ages, including the elderly. The session will provide guidance on recognizing and preventing common fraud tactics, such as phone scams and gift card payments, and highlight advanced methods used by perpetrators. Law enforcement has recently made an arrest in a fraud case due to collaboration with the FBI.
Municipality Reports Strong Financial Standing and Strategic Investment Plans
The municipality's financial health is strong, with current revenues exceeding expectations and enabling the funding of the capital program. Efforts are underway to invest surplus funds to increase revenue, including exploring Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and term accounts. A cash flow analysis for the past four years has been completed to support investment strategies. The golf course has shown significant financial improvement, turning around a deficit to become profitable, partly due to increased play during the pandemic and strategic management.
Cranberry Township Rebrands Community Festival, Explores Foundation Models
A discussion was held regarding Cranberry Township's rebranding of its week-long community festival, formerly known as 'Community Days' or 'Community Chests,' to 'Cranberry Summer Nights.' This rebranding is managed by a foundation working in conjunction with the township, potentially as a mechanism for fundraising for community initiatives. The conversation also touched upon the establishment of municipal foundations, their purpose in raising funds, and the associated compliance requirements, contrasting it with direct donations to local governments.
Municipality Actively Pursues Grants for Sidewalk and Crosswalk Improvements
The municipality is pursuing multiple grant opportunities for infrastructure projects, including sidewalk connections and crosswalk improvements. They are applying for a County Grant (GETPS) for approximately $100,000 to finalize a crosswalk, described as low-hanging fruit. Additionally, they are applying for a larger Active Transportation grant, which requires projects over $100,000, by packaging it with two sidewalk connections to meet the threshold. The process for managing potential dual funding from grants involves declining subsequent grant agreements if already funded by another source.
Cell Tower Project and Data Center Ordinances Under Review
The municipality is working through zoning changes for a cell tower project, acknowledging the complexity and lack of a single zoning amendment to resolve all issues. Creative solutions are being explored, with plans to present findings at the next work session, followed by a land development meeting. Additionally, the planning commission is reviewing ordinances related to data centers, and the adopted ordinances and transcripts have been shared with relevant staff for review. The process for enacting zoning or salo amendments includes final steps of sending enacted versions to the county for record-keeping and adherence to procedural timelines to prevent challenges.
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