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9112Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA)The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is a joint municipal authority whose purpose is to provide public transportation services within the boundaries of its member municipalities.Centre Region Council of GovernmentsThe mission of the Centre Region Code Administration (CRCA) is to promote, provide and ensure the health, safety and welfare of all people working and residing in the participating municipalities of College, Ferguson, Harris, Halfmoon, Patton Townships and the Boroughs of State College and Bellefonte.Centre Region Emergency ManagementSince 1990, on behalf of its six member municipalities, the Centre Region Council of Governments (COG) has operated a regional emergency management program.Centre Tax Agency / Tax ServicesAccess information about the Centre Tax Agency/Tax Services.CommunicationsThe Department of Administration provides timely and accurate information to residents by developing and maintaining strong relationships with community and media organizations.Community EngagementThe Office of Community Engagement serves as a resource for student-residents and long-term residents and strives to cultivate positive relations between them. The Office of Community Engagement helps ensure that all Borough neighborhoods are sustainable and inclusive by supporting community capacity-building efforts and encouraging student-residents and long-term residents to participate in community living.FacilitiesBrowse State College Borough conference rooms and public spaces available for reservation.Financial ServicesThe Finance Services Department is in charge of matters concerning financial accounting, reporting services, payroll, revenue/tax collection, risk management, and parking revenue collection. The Department also provides financial services to the Centre Region Council of Governments (COG).Fire ProtectionThe mission of the Regional Fire Protection Program is to maintain a volunteer fire company to provide fire, rescue, and related services to the Borough of State College and the Townships of College, Ferguson, and Patton, a small portion of Benner Township, and the University Park campus of Penn State University and provide the support and assistance necessary to assure the delivery of quality services.Frequently Asked QuestionsFind answers to State College Borough frequently asked questions.Housing ProgramsThe Community Development and Housing Department administers federal funding programs such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships program.Ordinance EnforcementNeighborhood Services is responsible for education the community on various local ordinance violations that may impact the quality of life and health and safety of the community.ParkingThe Department of Parking is tasked with providing parking services to support the business community and neighborhoods of State College and to enforce parking laws and ordinances fairly and consistently.Parks & RecreationVisit the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority website for parks and recreation opportunities in the area.Payment CenterPay a parking ticket online or submit payment for services provided by State College Borough departments including Human Resources, Parking, Public Health, Public Works and Tax.Planning & ZoningThe Planning and Zoning Department prepares strategies to enhance long range development of the community, applies the zoning ordinance and regulations fairly for the benefit of all residents, and administers the Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs.PoliceVisit the official page of the State College Police Department, a municipal police agency operated by the Borough of State College, which provides 24-hour police services to the Borough of State College, Harris and College Townships.Public HealthPublic Health conducts restaurant inspections in State College, as well as Townships of Ferguson, Patton and College. Within this section you will information on the "Food Establishment Inspections and Licenses" and "Food and Health Safety Education Materials and Courses".Public WorksThe Department of Public Works’s mission is to provide cost-effective and high-quality services to the public in a number of different areas, including engineering, public facilities, streets, sewers, parks, and more.Purchasing & Risk ManagementThe Purchasing Department is responsible for the administration of the Borough’s Purchasing Ordinance and regulations.Schlow Centre Region Library Government Websites by CivicPlus®

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9112Project DashboardThe Envisio dashboard provides updates on projects in the Borough of State College.Social Justice InitiativesMeetings CalendarView a full list of Authority, Boards, Commission, and Committee meetings.Community VisionState College Borough engages its residents and business owners in the development of community planning documents.Historic PreservationPreserving the high quality of Borough neighborhoods and historic resources is a primary concern of the Borough. Find out more about what the Borough is doing to improve local neighborhoods.Visiting State CollegeState College is a great place to visit for business or pleasure, offering excellent places to host your next business meeting and a variety of shopping, dining, entertainment and outdoor recreation experiences for you to enjoy.Working in State CollegeDo you own, manage or work for a business located in State College Borough? The information here will help guide you through the necessary permits and inspections needed to start and run a business.Online Engagement PlatformCentre LGBT+Community Resources Serving Immigrant ResidentsYour NeighborhoodLearn more about State College's neighborhood associations and their leadership.News & AnnouncementsMLK Oral History Project Government Websites by CivicPlus®