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Mayor C. Kim Bracey

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James E. Gross
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Kevin Schreiber 
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Census 2010

  
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF YORK

 
 
Welcome to the City of York's web site. View a copy of the City's mission and vision statements. We hope you will find this web site useful and that it provides you with valuable information about all that the City of York offers.   

Are you looking for information about upcoming City events and other City news? Visit the City News page or click on the button above.

 
CITY REMINDS RESIDENTS TO REMOVE SNOW AND ICE

February 5, 2010 – According to the snow removal requirements in York City’s Property Maintenance Code, property owners are required to remove snow and ice from their properties. The fine is levied by the district magistrate.

The owner of every property in the City of York is required to remove all snow and ice from their sidewalks, within twelve hours after snow has ceased to fall, clearing a pathway of at least thirty-six inches in width for the entire length of the sidewalk.

For safety, residents and businesses are asked to remove snow from nearby fire hydrants. The cleared area should be at least 36 inches (3 feet)


To reduce flooding, residents and businesses are asked to remove snow from storm water drains


It is a violation of city ordinance to deposit snow in the street. Violators will be fined.


 
 35TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT AT KIWANIS LAKE/FARQUHAR PARK

WHO: Children Ages 8 and younger
WHAT: 35th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
WHEN: Saturday, March 27th, 2010 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Kiwanis Lake/Farquhar Park

The City of York’s 35th Annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled to be held on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Kiwanis Lake/Farquhar Park. Rain date will be Sunday, March 28, from 3 p.m to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.





                    

YORK CITY HEALTH BUREAU OFFERING H1N1 VACCINE TO HIGH-RISK CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO RESIDE IN YORK CITY

The York City Bureau of Health announces that it's offering free H1N1 vaccine by appointment to high-risk children and adults who reside in York City. The Bureau's nursing staff will continue to vaccinate York City School children in the weeks ahead, but will set aside as many as 15 hours per week to offer H1N1 vaccines at the Health Center.

The CDC has identified the following groups as priority groups for receiving the vaccination.
· Pregnant women
· Persons six months to 24 years old
· Healthcare providers and EMS personnel
· Parents, household members or caregivers of children under 6 months
· Those under 65 with significant underlying medical conditions


York City residents should call the York City Bureau of Health at 815-0910 to schedule an appointment for themselves or their family members. Proof of City residency is required to take part in this free vaccine program. For more information visit this page.



STRUCTURING HEALTH COMMUNITIES - PEL CASE STUDY


 


STRUCTURING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES - PEL CASE STUDY

The Pennsylvania Economy League has prepared a municipal case study, Structuring Healthy Communities, of five eastern PA municipalities: Reading, Bethlehem, Lancaster, Easton, and York. The case study presents detailed insight into the health and fiscal stability of the included governments. Click here to read this important study.

TOWING DISCONTINUED
YEAR-ROUND STREET SWEEPING AND TICKETING CONTINUE

The City of York announces that towing is discontinued, effective immediately. However, year-round street sweeping and ticketing continue. Year-round street sweeping and ticketing take place on certain streets in the City of York on Friday mornings, 7:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. For a complete list of streets visit this page.

The fine for no parking is $25. For questions about when a street is posted for no parking please call the Highway Bureau at 849-2320.

CENSUS HIRING PART-TIME CENSUS TAKERS
12/10/2009

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. Census taker jobs are excellent for people who want to work part-time, those who are between jobs, or just about anyone who wants to earn extra money while performing an important service for their community. If you’re interested in these positions call 1-866-861-2010 to schedule a basic skills test. For more information about the 2010 Census visit www.2010censusjobs.gov


NORTHWEST TRIANGLE SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
12/01/2009

Beginning on December 21st, contractors working for the City of York began work on the Northwest Triangle Sewer Replacement project. This is a large project that is expected to take over five months to complete. The project will replace over 2,500 feet of existing sanitary sewer pipe in the following blocks:

· N. George St., from Arch St. to North St.
· W. North St., from N. George St. to N. Beaver St.
· N. Beaver St., from W. North St. to W. Gay St.
· W. Gay St., from N. Beaver St. to N. Park St.
· N. Park St., from W. Gay St. to W. Philadelphia St.
· W. Philadelphia St., from N. Park St. to N. Pershing Ave.

The first phase of this project will begin on N. George St., between North St. and Arch St.  Traffic delays and some road closures are expected during this project. Please take into consideration the changes in traffic flow through this area when making your travel plans. Stay tuned to local media outlets for updates or visit www.yorkcity.org


 


CITY OF YORK STARTS REBUILD YORK PROJECTS
06/17/2009

 

Mayor C. Kim Bracey announced the second year of The City of York Rebuild York projects to mill and pave streets throughout the City The project is scheduled to continue until 2011. Residents and motorists can obtain updates to the construction schedule by calling the Rebuild York Hotline at 849-2270 or click Rebuild York Updates!

 

  
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Swine Flu Information




York City Department of Health
Swine Flu Information Line: 717-848-4364

Swine Flu Antiviral Medication Record Form

York Adams Metropolitan Response System H1N1 Resource Center
www.yammrs.org



Important Documents

Important Numbers
 
City Hall
50 W. King St.
York, PA  17401:
   (717) 849-2221

FYI Line:
   (717) 845-3949

York City PD Anonymous Tip Line:
   
(717) 849-2204

Economic Development:
   (717) 849-2203

Community Development:
   (717) 849-2307

Permits Department:
   (717) 849-2256

Health Bureau Annex:
   (717) 849-2299

Human Relations Commission:
    (717) 846-2926

Large Item Pickup:
    (717) 843-1240

Downtown Inc.:
   (717) 849-2331

Parking Enforcement:
   (717) 849-2230

Public Works:
   (717) 849-2245

Recreation and Parks:
   (717) 854-1587

Sewer Emergency Hotline:
   (717) 845-2794

Treasurer's Office:
   (717) 849-2281

Wastewater Hotline:
   (717) 845-2794  

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