[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the City
of Easton as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 7-13-2005 by Ord. No. 4688 (Art.
162 of the 1965 Codified Ordinances)]
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[The Easton Municipal Authority was formed in
compliance with the Municipal Authorities Act (53 Pa.C.S.A. ยงย 5601
et seq.), as amended, and pursuant to Ordinance 4688, adopted July
13, 2005.]
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[Adopted 9-28-1951 by Ord. No. 1336 (Art.
163 of the 1965 Codified Ordinances)]
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[The Easton Parking Authority was created under
provisions of Act of June 5, 1947 (P.L. 458), by Ordinance 1336, passed
September 28, 1951. The term of existence of the Authority shall be
for a period ending on December 31, 2021. The Parking Authority acquires
and constructs parking lots which are operated by the City under lease
from the Authority.]
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[Adopted 4-4-1957 by Ord. No. 1519 (Art.
165 of the 1965 Codified Ordinances)]
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[The Easton Suburban Water Authority was created
under provisions of the Act of May 2, 1945 (P.L. 382), as amended,
by Ordinance 1519, passed April 4, 1957; as amended by Ordinance 1903,
passed February 16, 1966; Ordinance 2005, passed March 5, 1968; and
Ordinance 2195, passed February 14, 1973. The Authority operates a
water distribution system in surrounding boroughs and townships within
Northampton County.
The existence of the Water Authority was extended
to August 1, 2040, by Ordinance 3147, passed February 13, 1991.
Resolution 119-91, adopted November 7, 1991,
amends the Water Purchase Agreement whereby the Water Authority purchases
water from the City, provides for the method of rate determination
and also amends the lease between the City and the Authority.
The number of Directors serving on the Easton
Suburban Water Authority is increased from seven to nine, by Ordinance
4291, passed February 26, 2003.]
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[Art. 167 of the 1965 Codified Ordinances]
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[The Housing Authority of the City of Easton
was established on February 1, 1946, by certificate of the Governor
of Pennsylvania pursuant to the submission of a petition of at least
25 citizens and taxpayers resident in the City of Easton, in accordance
with the provisions of the Act of May 28, 1937 (P.L. 955). The Act
provides that the Mayor shall appoint two persons to be members of
the Housing Authority of such City, and the Governor shall appoint
three persons. Such members shall be citizens residing within the
City for which the Authority is created. Members serve for a term
of five years.]
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[Art. 168 of the 1965 Codified Ordinances]
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[The Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority was created
in 1976 under the provisions of the Municipality Authorities Act of
May 2, 1945 (P.L. 382), together with all supplements thereof and
amendments thereto, for the purpose of operating, planning and otherwise
providing the facilities necessary to furnish sewage treatment for
the City of Easton, the Boroughs of Stockertown, Tatamy, West Easton
and Wilson, and the Townships of Bushkill, Forks, Palmer, Plainfield
and Upper Nazareth, pursuant to the agreement of June 24, 1976, by
and between the City of Easton, the Bushkill-Lower Lehigh Joint Sewer
Authority, the Townships of Forks and Palmer, and the Boroughs of
West Easton and Wilson.
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The Affairs of the Authority are administered
by a Board of 14 members, appointed as follows:
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Easton: 4
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Palmer: 1
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West Easton: 1
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Forks: 1
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Wilson: 1
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Bushkill-Lower Lehigh Joint Sewer Authority:
6
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Ordinance 3159, passed April 24, 1991, adopted
the Rules and Regulations of the Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority,
and provided for the enforcement and penalty for such Rules and Regulations.
A copy of such Rules and Regulations are attached to Ordinance 3159.
Paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Articles of Incorporation were amended by
Ordinance 3489, passed April 23, 1997.]
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[Adopted 6-27-1948 (Art. 170 of the 1965 Codified Ordinances)]
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[The Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Easton was established on July 27, 1948, by resolution of Council,
in accordance with the Act of May 24, 1945 (P.L. 991). The Mayor is
authorized to appoint five persons as members of the Redevelopment
Authority, all of whom shall be residents of the City. Members serve
for a term of five years. The Authority is designated as agent for
the City to conduct a comprehensive neighborhood rehabilitation program
by Ordinance 2452, passed April 12, 1978.]
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