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Leaders from UPMC Williamsport and officials from Mayor Derek Slaughter’s administration have signed a three-year community contribution agreement valued at $867,000 in recognition of UPMC’s charitable status and community investment.
“As a non-profit health care organization, UPMC is legally exempt from filing local real estate taxes,” said Steve Johnson, president, UPMC in the Susquehanna Region.
“We are, however, pleased to have reached an agreement with the city that recognizes our significant economic impact within the region, the voluntary contributions UPMC makes to the city, and the important benefits and services our hospital receives from the city,” Johnson said.