Month: June 2020

June 16, 2020 in Business COVID-19 News

PA $225M Main Street Small Business Grant Program

The Pennsylvania $225M Main Street Small Business Grant program announced earlier this week includes:

$100 million for the Main Street Business Revitalization Program for small businesses that experienced loss as a result of the governor’s March 19, 2020 order relating to the closure of all non-life-sustaining businesses and have or will incur costs to adapt to new business operations related to COVID-19;
$100 million for the Historically Disadvantaged Business Revitalization Program for small businesses that experienced loss as a result of the business closure order, have or will incur costs to adapt to new business operations related to COVID-19, and in which socially and economically disadvantaged individuals own at least a 51 percent interest and also control management and daily business operations.
$25 million for the Loan Payment Deferment and Loss Reserve Program, which will allow the CDFIs the opportunity to offer forbearance and payment relief for existing portfolio businesses that are struggling due to the impact of COVID, as well as shore up the financial position of the CDFIs that are experiencing significant increased defaults in their existing loan portfolios.

Eligible businesses with 25 or fewer employees may receive a maximum grant of $50,000 so long as the business was in operation on February 15, 2020 and, if required, paid income taxes to the state and federal government, as reported on individual or business tax returns; COVID-19 has had an adverse economic impact and makes this grant request necessary to support the ongoing operations of the applicant; the grant will be used cover COVID-19 related costs; and during the period beginning on June 1, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2020, the applicant has not and will not receive another grant under this state program.

*Note, the application, and timing for accepting applications is not available yet, but many of these CDFIs have email list sign-ups to receive updates.

Applications from Delaware County HQ’d companies will be accepted by the following CDFIs:
Entrepreneur Works
Neighborhood Progress Fund
The Enterprise Center
West Philadelphia Financial Services Institute
Beech Companies
Reinvestment Fund
Community First Fund
Women’s Opportunity Resource Center
United Bank

June 12, 2020 in Business COVID-19 News

Additional COVID-19 PPE Supply Kits for Businesses Available

The Bringing Back Delco Task Force is offering a second round of PPE purchases and distributions to the Delaware County business community.

As the County prepared to enter the Yellow Phase on June 5, the Task Force offered an online small business support store to help businesses procure the supplies they needed to reopen safely, many of which are in short supply. Items included: hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, gloves, masks, six-foot floor markers, and Plexiglas barriers for counters.

Due to the high demand, two additional distributions have been set up. Business owners can order these items online at a discounted price and pick up the kits on either June 22 or 23 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Broomall Fire Department (1 N. Malin Rd., Broomall, PA)

Bringing Back Delco PPE Kits are $10 and include:
– Hand Sanitizer
– 150 Wipes
– 300 Gloves
– 100 Masks
– Hand Sanitizer
– Social Distancing Floor Signage

Orders can be placed online at BringingBackDelco.com

The Bringing Back Delco Task Force, formed by Delaware County Council, the Delaware County Commerce Center, and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce was created in May to support the Delaware County business community to ensure a safe reopening of the local economy.

In addition to PPE, the Task Force has offered webinars to assist business owners with safety guidelines, reopening protocols and plans, and industry-specific information. The website also includes downloadable flyers and graphics for business owners to display and share with their employees.

A helpline has also been set up for business owners and managers who have questions and need help navigating the CDC and state guidelines and who may need support interpreting the guidance. Businesses can call: 610-565-3677.

The Task Force will regularly convene to address the concerns of the community, coordinate, and share best practices that are proven to be successful and distribute information that is needed for an effective and safe transition.

June 12, 2020 in Community

COSA to Offer Online Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

County of Delaware Services for the Aging‘s (COSA) Health and Wellness Program will begin to offer the nationally recognized evidence-based Chronic Pain Self-Management Program developed at Stanford University in a small group format using on-line meetings. The program is sponsored by COSA in collaboration with the PA Department of Aging and Friendship Circle Senior Center and it is available at no cost to Delaware County residents age 60 and over. Those who sign up for the program will receive program materials sent directly to their home which include the Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain Book and Moving Easy CD.

Those registering for the program are committing to:

Fill out a short registration survey with me over the phone.
Receive program materials delivered directly to your home.
Attend 6 group on-line sessions once a week for six weeks.
Complete a short last session and 4-week follow-up survey either over the phone or by mail.

The program is scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 25th from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. and will run once a week for 6 weeks ending on Thursday, July 30th. To register e-mail williamse@co.delaware.pa.us or leave a message with your phone number at 610-499-1937 and you will be contacted to register over the phone.

Please note space is limited for this program and you must register soon in order to receive your program materials before the beginning of the first session.

June 8, 2020 in Government

Updated Rules for Submitting Permit Applications

Due to COVID-19, the process of obtaining and submitting Building Permit and Use & Occupancy applications has changed. Please follow the instructions below.

PERMITS

Go to the Applications & Forms page of the Borough website.
Click on the appropriate permit application and print.
Please include a valid phone number and/or email for confirmation of receipt.
Upon fully completing the form(s), please include a check, cash, or money order with the correct amount in a sealed envelope.
For permit fee information, please contact the Code Department at (610) 284-3110.
Place envelope in the black mailbox located next to the street level entry on the side of the Borough building or mail to ‘ATTN: Code Department Borough of Yeadon Baily Road and Church Lane, P.O. Box 5187 Yeadon, PA 19050’ for processing.

USE & OCCUPANCY

Go to the Applications & Forms page of the Borough website.
Click on Resale Certificate/Transfer Certificate of Occupancy and print.
Please include a valid phone number or email for confirmation of receipt.
Upon fully completing the forms, please include a check, cash, or money order in the amount of $90 in a sealed envelope.
Place envelope in the black mailbox located next to the street level entry on the side of the Borough building or mail to ‘ATTN: Code Department Borough of Yeadon Baily Road and Church Lane, P.O. Box 5187 Yeadon, PA 19050’ for processing.

June 5, 2020 in Infrastructure

Baily Road Closed Monday June 8

Baily Road will be closed on Monday, June 8th from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. between Church Lane and Laurel Road to all vehicle traffic. Emergency vehicles will have access on a slight delay.

June 3, 2020 in COVID-19 News

Delaware County to Enter Yellow Phase Friday, June 5

Governor Wolf announced that he will allow the stay-at-home order to expire at 11:59 p.m., June 4.

As of June 5, Delaware County will be in the Yellow Phase and the stay-at-home order will be lifted. Delaware County Council will hold a virtual press conference on June 4 at 10am to provide an update on COVID-19 and the County’s transition into the yellow phase.

Delaware County Council will hold a virtual press conference on Thursday, June 4 at 10am to provide an update on COVID-19 and the County’s transition into the yellow phase.

It will be streamed live on the County’s website and on Council’s Facebook page.

June 3, 2020 in Business COVID-19 News

COVID-19 PPE Supply Kits for Businesses Available

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and the Bringing Back Delco Task Force are offering PPE Supply Kits for businesses in preparation for reopening.

Kits Include:
– Hand Sanitizer
– 500 Wipes
– 200 Gloves
– 50 Masks
– Social Distancing Floor Signs

Kits are for businesses ONLY. Limit one per business. Selecting and paying for more than one kit will result in a donation, only one kit per business.

Kits cost $10 each and must be picked up at Broomall Fire Company on ~~Saturday, June 6~~ (SOLD OUT) or Sunday June 7.

Reserve Yours Today! Limit one per business

June 2, 2020 in Emergency Management

Delaware County Declares Disaster Emergency in Response to Civil Disturbance

Delaware County Council Chairman Brian Zidek signed a Disaster Emergency Declaration on June 1 in response to civil disturbance, which has caused property damage and affected the safety, health and welfare of residents in Upper Darby Township and other municipalities in the county.

On May 31, some protests in response to the death of George Floyd devolved into civil disturbances in Upper Darby and other locations in the county. Businesses in Upper Darby suffered extensive property damage and additional law enforcement from neighboring municipalities and the National Guard were brought in to protect the safety of residents. Delaware County Council requested the National Guard over the weekend to assist Delaware County’s law enforcement. Over 600 Guardsmen have been placed on state active duty to provide support to local law enforcement.

The Emergency Declaration suspends certain County rules and regulations relating to limits on contracting and employment involving the emergency and will facilitate applications to the state government for emergency assistance from impacted businesses and residents.

The declaration will remain in effect until revoked in writing, or in seven days.

June 1, 2020 in Community

Borough Council Legislative Meeting to be Held Online June 18

Yeadon Borough Council will hold a Legislative Meeting via teleconference on Thursday, June 18. The public is invited to join using the Zoom online platform.

See detailed instructions on how to take part in this meeting.

Topic: Special Meeting – Yeadon Borough Council
Time: June 18, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

https://zoom.us/j/95734561683

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95734561683

Meeting ID: 957 3456 1683

June 1, 2020 in Infrastructure

Aqua PA Water Main Replacement on Baily Road

Aqua Pennsylvania began the replacement of water mains on Baily Road between Church Lane and W. Cobbs Creek Parkway in Yeadon Borough on May 27, 2020, and is expected to be completed by early fall.

Construction will generally take place weekdays between 7 AM and 4 PM Access will be provided for emergency, mail, and trash service. However, crews may need to work beyond 4 PM and on Saturdays in most cases. Residents will have access to their properties, but at times will need to enter from different directions due to changing work zones.

*Please note the trench will be covered with temporary blacktop at the end of each workday.

Customers will be notified ahead of any planned water service interruptions and Aqua will provide 48 hours advance notice for any scheduled interruption greater than 30 minutes. Aqua will have an inspector on the job each day to answer your questions.

In addition to reaching Aqua customer service staff and emergency dispatchers at the number listed on the doorhanger, you may also call Alan Roth, Manager of Construction with any questions regarding the project at (610) 328-7713.