UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
AGENDA
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1. Meeting Called to Order.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance.
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3. Roll Call.
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4. Meeting Minutes: February 5, 2026 – Zoning
February 5, 2026 - Workshop
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5. Chairperson’s Comments:
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6. Citizen Board Vacancies:
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7. Township Department Updates
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8. Public Comment – Agenda Items
9. New Business:
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A. Recognition of Jim Ruddy for his service on the Shade Tree Commission, Farmers Market, Tricentennial Committee and the Sanitary & Stormwater Authority.
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B. America 250 Update by Valley Forge Tourism.
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C. Proclamation – Women’s History Month.
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D. Public Hearing – Approval of the Transfer of a Restaurant Liquor License No. R-17380 into Upper Merion Township, 160 N. Gulph Road (Open World Entertainment) from Abington Township, 2862 Moreland Road, Willow Grove, PA.
Resolution 2026-7
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E. Conditional Use Hearing Continued – Arden 252 Development, LLC. Permit creation of 2 flag lots as part of a 4-lot subdivision on the property at 252 Arden Road, R-1 Zoning District.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802
www.umtownship.org
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F. Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance – Data Center Regulations. Ordinance amending Chapter 165 of the Township Zoning Code to provide definitions, zoning districts, general regulations and parking standards relating to data centers.
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G. Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance – Neighborhood Mixed-Use District (NMU). Ordinance amending Chapter 165 of the Township Zoning Code to reformat and recodify the provisions of NMU, to add a new Conditional Use Process and to clarify standards related to purpose, permitted uses, and general provisions for the NMU District.
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H. Consent Agenda re:
1. Approve MOU Mutual Aid Agreement between Upper Merion Township Fire & EMS and Lower Providence Township to provide Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) Services.
2. Business Tax Appeal Settlement – Approval of a Business Tax Appeal in the amount of $68.00 representing the penalty.
3. Township Building Programming and Facility Needs Assessment: Approval of Invoice 4430 in the amount of $10,050.00 to GKO Architects of Ambler, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
4. Township Building Programming and Facility Needs Assessment: Approval of Invoice 4445 in the amount of $4,300.00 to GKO Architects of Ambler, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the Director of Public Works.
5. Recharge Park: Approval of Payment Application 05 in the amount of $8,795.52 by the KOP-BID to Patriot Grounds & Site Services of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for contract services performed to date, as recommended by the Landscape Architect.
6. Neumann & Associates Consulting Agreement – Approval of a revised twelve (12) month agreement (1/2026 – 12/2026) with Neumann & Associates for consulting services in accordance with the terms outlined in the letter of agreement.
7. Authorization to Purchase – Authorization to purchase/lease the following vehicles through any State or Competitive Bidding Contract utilizing funds from the Capital Fund.
A. Two (2) Dodge Pro-Master 3500 conversion vans in the amount of $138,645 for each vehicle as part of the Township’s Rambler Shuttle Program.
8. Township Basic Emergency Operations Plan Revisions – Approval of the 2026 revisions to the Township Basic Emergency Operations Plan as recommended by the Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management Coord...