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            Two emergency organizations that serve Pennsburg can expect larger financial contributions from the borough. On Tuesday, council reached a preliminary consensus to allocate additional funds to the Pennsburg Volunteer Fire Company and the Upper Perkiomen Valley Ambulance.

            Council voted unanimously to direct the solicitor to craft an ordinance creating a dedicated one-mill tax that is expected to generate approximately $160,000. Three-quarters of the money generated, estimated at $120,000 would be allocated to the fire company. The remaining $40,000 would go to the ambulance organization.

            "There's no question we need to keep these emergency services rolling," Vice President Patrick Suter said prior to the vote. "I don't think anyone would disagree with that."

            Council is planning to vote on the motion in the next month or two, according to council President Diane Stevens. She said after the meeting that ...