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An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League (WPAL) to continue to use real property at 718 Center Road in Plum Borough in the County’s Boyce Park to conduct organized boxing and fitness training activities.
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An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League (WPAL) to continue to use real property at 718 Center Road in Plum Borough in the County’s Boyce Park to conduct organized boxing and fitness training activities.
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Whereas, for more than four decades, Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League, a 501c3 non-profit organization, has had exclusive use of the first floor of a two-story structure at 718 Center Road in Plum Borough in the County’s Boyce Park for the purpose of conducting organized boxing and fitness training activities; and
Whereas, the first floor of the building shall continue to be used as a boxing center where volunteer coaches oversee weekly training sessions within the rules of USA Boxing and WPAL parent organization, National Police Athletic League (NPAL).
Whereas, Western PAL has been dedicated to fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and youth through recreational, educational, and mentoring programs as well as providing opportunities that inspire leadership, academic excellence, and personal growth for young people of all races, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds; and
Whereas, in addition to providing basic daily maintenance and upkeep, the Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League will continue to furnish all training equipment; and
Whereas, Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League. has had exclusive use of County-owned real property in the County’s Boyce Park for many years and wishes to continue to use the structure without interruption; and
Whereas, County Council believes that permitting Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League to use a portion of the designated structure in the County’s Boyce Park for boxing and fitness activities will benefit the citizens of Allegheny County; and
Whereas, Article IV, Section 2(k) of the Allegheny County Home Rule Charter vests County Council with the power and duty by ordinance to lease or permit the use of County real property.
The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby enacts as follows:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of the Preamble
The provisions set forth in the preamble to this Ordinance are incorporated by reference as set forth in their entirety herein.
SECTION 2. Authorization to permit the use of County Real Property
Allegheny County Council hereby approves the continued use of the first floor of a two-story structure at 718 Center Road in Plum Borough in the County’s Boyce Park by Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League for conducting organized boxing and fitness activities.
B. The term of this authorization begins October 1, 2025 and continues through September 30, 2028. Upon the mutual consent of the County and Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League, this authorization may be extended for one additional two-year term.
C. The proper officers of the County are hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the authorization granted by this legislation.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance shall be determined to be unlawful, invalid, void or unenforceable, then that provision shall be considered severable from the remaining provisions of this Ordinance, which shall be in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. Repealer. Any Resolution or Ordinance or part thereof conflicting with the provisions of this Ordinance is hereby repealed so far as the same affects this Resolution.