To promote community vitality, economic prosperity and cultural harmony, Upper Merion Township will provide services which are responsive to the health, safety and general welfare needs of the community.
The township government is dedicated to providing these services through the efficient and effective use of the community’s available resources in an honest, open and caring manner.
Create a sustainable partnership with DECA program for the purpose of Township Lines advertising
Create an township economic diversification plan for long-term financial sustainability in partnership with ECDC and KOP BID
Develop strategic operations plan for all departments
Promote the cost-saving benefits of Library services to patrons using return on investment metrics and infographics/other forms of marketing materials
Examine what is needed for a new phone system
Implement Comprehensive Stormwater Study Recommendations
Review housing policies and studies/programs aimed at supporting “affordable”/workforce housing
Complete phase two of Police Department restructuring by adding mid-level management (Sgt. or Cpl.) to the COP and Administrative Divisions
Create a technology competency framework to ensure Library staff is well-trained in accessing and using online resources as well as promoting them to the public
Improve the clearance rates for Part 1 Crimes
Increasing corporate/business awareness and support for various Upper Merion programs and initiatives including but not limited to the Township Foundation and the Community Center
Identify a location on the south/east side of 202 to install an LED sign
Reduce the return on investment in the pension plan from 8% to 7.875%
Expand the Upper Merion Farmers Market
Encourage a stronger push for sustainability by township in general, and by each department. Make it an official goal each time we build, renovate our owned properties, to incorporate green and sustainable techniques: hybrid vehicles, solar/wind power, recycling, gray water, etc.
Improve stewardship of parks: more timely repairs, cleaning, painting of park equipment, fences, etc.
Complete plan for new or expanded library
Plan to use capital and/or general funds for stormwater (MS4) improvements insofar as possible, as we did after the 1995 stormwater study, by prioritizing projects
Develop a 2 person/2 horse mounted patrol unit to enhance our community policing initiatives, provide a strong crime deterrence to reduce fear of crime and to become a force multiplier as the Township has even larger community events
Manage a smooth transition between the residential rental inspection program and other departments
Re-evaluate our time management software; implement automated system township wide for electronic workflow of payroll data
Implement department-wide succession planning
Conduct staffing analysis of PW departments
Implement PW Reorganization Plan
Implement new request for service/citizen action center
Identify and implement an agenda management system, for use by both the Board of Supervisors as well as the public
Create a comprehensive township brand refresh
Determine current and long-term functionality of township building
Repurpose underused square footage to create offices for the growing needs of the department
Complete update and operations and procedures
Create an online form fillable contractor registration application, including the ability to submit an electronic payment
Provide additional training for TRAISR, expand on the software’s capabilities, improve inter-departmental communication
Expand Concerts Under the Stars Summer Music Series
Re-Design the traffic and buffer zone network to handle the added increase in data from the fire company and proposed license plate cameras
Work with a consulting firm to create a conceptual plan for new Library space. A conceptual plan is the first step in identifying grant opportunities for building/renovations
Establish 5-year purchasing plan for equipment and vehicles