Upper Macungie Township

What Upper Macungie Township does

Upper Macungie Township is a second-class township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, established in 1832 when it was divided from Lower Macungie Township. The township provides core municipal services to approximately 26,000+ residents in the Lehigh Valley, strategically positioned within two hours of New York City and one hour of Philadelphia. Services are delivered through a multi-department structure: police protection via a 36-employee department (34 sworn officers), fire coverage through three volunteer fire companies (Station 56/Fogelsville/Trexlertown), EMS via the Cetronia Ambulance Corps, parks and recreation across 498 acres in 11 park locations, public works, refuse and recycling, sewer, planning, zoning, and permitting. The township also distinguishes itself through a Conservation Design Development framework that has placed roughly 20% (5 square miles) of land into preserved open space at no taxpayer cost.

Revenue is generated through real estate taxes (township levy of 0.64 mils layered atop a 3.78-mill county and 17.9-mill school district levy), earned income tax under Act 32, transactional permit fees ($5 moving permits; variable fire inspection fees tied to occupancy type and square footage), and ancillary recreation and rental income. Service delivery channels include two staffed office locations (8330 Schantz Road, Breinigsville and 7540 Windsor Drive, Suite 311, Allentown), the DASH by Daysmart recreation portal with web and mobile app, drop-box payment infrastructure, a tax collector with limited sitting hours and elected Township Tax Collector Barry Bellew, and several community-facing facilities including Station #56 and the Community Lifestyle Center site at 340 Grange Road. The township is governed by an elected three-member Board of Supervisors (Jeff Fleischaker, Julien Godbarge, Sunny Ghai) with day-to-day operations led by Township Manager Robert Ibach Jr.

The township coordinates a multi-agency service ecosystem through partnerships with Cetronia Ambulance Corps (EMS, since 1955), three volunteer fire companies, Parkland School District (top-6% in Pennsylvania), Parkland Community Library (PA Forward Gold Star/Family Place Library), and a reciprocal arrangement with Lower Macungie Township for discounted pool and Splash Pad access. Resident communications are managed through a biannual print/digital newsletter reaching 9,000+ homes, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, the official uppermac.org site, and YouTube live-streaming of Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and Recreation Board meetings. Current strategic priorities include advancing the proposed UMT Community Lifestyle Center and managing accelerating residential demand with existing infrastructure capacity.

Name

Upper Macungie Township

Legal name

Upper Macungie Township

Website

https://uppermac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1832

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Upper Macungie Township is a Pennsylvania second-class municipal government founded in 1832, serving 26,000+ Lehigh County residents with police, fire, EMS, parks and recreation, permitting, and public works services funded by property taxes and fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Parks and recreation
• Permit and zoning services
• Local government administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Breinigsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Upper Macungie Township collects real estate taxes including township real estate tax bills dated April 1 covering the calendar year. Current tax rate is 0.64 mils. Additional levies include County (3.78 mils) and Parkland School District (17.9 mils).
2. Earned Income Tax: The township collects earned income tax under Act 32 requirements. Tax collection follows new collection rules for earned income tax.
3. Permits and Fees: Various fees collected including moving permits ($5), fire safety inspection fees (based on occupancy type, usage, and square footage), zoning fees, and other administrative fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Upper Macungie Township is a second-class municipal government entity that provides comprehensive public services to approximately 26,000 residents, including 24/7 police protection, fire and EMS services, parks and recreation programs, public works, building and zoning permits, planning, refuse and recycling, and sewer services. Operations are funded through property taxes, earned income tax, and administrative fees, and the township manages 498 acres of parkland across 11 locations.

Product overview

Upper Macungie Township is a municipal government entity providing comprehensive public services to approximately 25,000 residents. The township operates multiple service departments including Parks and Recreation (offering programs through the DASH by Daysmart portal), Police Department (36 employees with 34 sworn officers), Volunteer Fire Services (three fire companies), EMS services (via Cetronia Ambulance Corps), Permit and Zoning services, Public Works, Refuse and Recycling, and Sewer services. The township also manages 498 acres of park land across 11 locations for community recreation. Note: This is a government township website and does not offer a commercial product or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DASH by Daysmart: Recreation software platform for program registration and facility rentals
• UMT Community Center

Products and services

• UMT Police Department Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest population growth in Pennsylvania townships between 2010 Census (20,063 to 21,549)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cetronia Ambulance CorpscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1955Cetronia Ambulance Corps provides emergency medical services to Upper Macungie Township as the primary EMS provider. Founded in 1955, the non-profit organization staffs nearly 125 full- and part-time career associates serving multiple townships and covering 130 square miles with a fleet of 41 vehicles. They provide 9-1-1 response, medical transportation, advanced and basic life support, and ambulance services.
• Lower Macungie TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter-township partnership offering reciprocal benefits: UMT residents can purchase discounted Lower Macungie Township Season Pool Passes, and Lower Macungie residents can obtain Grange Park Splash Pad cards from UMT at discounted rates.
• Premier World DiscoveryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration with Premier World Discovery (independently owned travel tour company) to offer unique domestic and international travel experiences for Upper Macungie Township residents. Township is not a sponsor and has no involvement in planning or arrangements.
• Upper Macungie Township Fire & Rescue (Station 56, Fogelsville Fire Company, Trexlertown Fire Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree volunteer fire companies provide fire protection and rescue services to Upper Macungie Township 24/7. They operate from strategically located stations throughout the township and cooperate regularly to ensure community safety.
• Parkland School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParkland School District provides public education for Upper Macungie Township students from Kindergarten through Senior High School. The district is ranked in the top 6% of Pennsylvania school districts based on PSSA scores.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Forks Township: Northampton County township operating under the same Pennsylvania township governance model; comparable in service scope but located in an adjacent county with somewhat different growth dynamics.

Direct peers

• Upper Saucon Township: Lehigh Valley township of similar suburban-residential character operating comparable municipal departments and serving a similar commuter demographic in eastern Pennsylvania.
• South Whitehall Township: Neighboring Lehigh County township of comparable suburban character and population, providing the same mix of police, fire/EMS, parks and recreation, planning, and public works services to residents.
• Whitehall Township: Lehigh County township of similar population scale offering comparable municipal services including police, public works, parks, and planning/zoning under Pennsylvania second-class township governance.
• North Whitehall Township: Adjacent Lehigh County township operating under the same second-class township governance model, with comparable mix of public works, planning, parks, and emergency services for residents.
• Lower Macungie Township: Adjacent Lehigh County township with which UMT has a formal reciprocal recreation partnership (pool passes/splash pad). Similar population scale, suburban profile, and second-class township structure make it the most directly comparable peer.
• Hanover Township (Lehigh County): Lehigh County township operating with the same Pennsylvania municipal framework, providing similar resident services and overlapping regional labor/service market with UMT.
• Salisbury Township: Lehigh County township with overlapping demographics, suburban profile, and identical service mix (police, fire/EMS, parks, public works) under the same Pennsylvania statutory framework.

Others

• Parkland School District: Not a peer municipality but the K-12 education provider serving UMT students; the top-6%-in-PA ranking is a key driver of residential demand and is therefore central to UMT's economic value proposition.
• Cetronia Ambulance Corps: Non-profit EMS partner providing primary 9-1-1 response and medical transport to UMT. While not a municipal peer, it is the township's core emergency-medical delivery partner and a key operational dependency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/uppermac
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCensF6K-mh9YbnK7aG4tDIA
• Facebookfacebook.com/UpperMacTwp
• Instagraminstagram.com/uppermacungietwppolice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/upper-macungie-township

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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