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Dana, reporting the finance quarterly update, told the council that current real estate collections total \"$826,303\" and that first‑quarter actual revenue is \"$1,270,321.\" She said auditors completed field work for the 2024 financial audit and the township was awaiting state pension reports to finalize statements. Dana also reported that ARPA and grant monies received year to date total \"$816,750,\" and first‑quarter actual expenditures were \"$1,152,856.\" \"Approximately 03/1000 of current revenues will be reclassed to the proper fiscal year of 2024,\" she said.

The council approved certificates and payment releases described in staff reports: payments to Moore Construction ($51,220.11) for Smithbridge Park, AJM Electrical ($22,320) for the sewer UV electrical work, and Guy M. Cooper Inc. ($15,400) for a fire suppression system at the community center. The meeting record also listed final financial releases to Valley Pointe Church and payments to developers for pump station and retail projects (amounts and recipients cited in staff presentation).

Planning and land‑use actions: staff accepted filing plans as complete for a final minor subdivision at 39 Kirk Road (two lots); a preliminary major subdivision at 814 Shavertown Road (three lots); and a conditional use application for outdoor dining at 996 Baltimore Pike (Heroes Bar & Grill). Planning staff and the council discussed that a zoning review during the land‑development review will identify whether conditional‑use approval or zoning‑hearing relief is required for particular submissions.

Road program: the council authorized advertising the township road program bid package. Staff listed roads included in the advertisement such as Matson Road (two segments), Spring Valley Road, Rochester Road (Baltimore Pike to 600), Heritage Hill Drive and others; an alternate bid for Cross Creek Drive was included.

Votes at a glance: council approved the consent agenda and associated payments by voice vote (recorded as \"Aye\"); the reimbursement agreement for Bush Hill Farms (see separate article) and Resolution 22 of 2025 (SEPTA lease) also passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: the consent agenda finalizes monthly expenditures and advances a set of development filings that will move into technical review steps. Staff noted the audit is nearly complete and that ARPA funds continue to support capital projects.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Concord Township Council Public Meeting 04/01/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved the consent agenda including bills and payroll, accepted several land development filings for review, authorized certificate payments, and authorized advertisements for the road program; trustees recorded approval by voice vote.","taxTitle","Concord Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania","taxId",52112,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6091728,"Concord Township approves meadowing reimbursement agreement at Bush Hill Farms; Beaver Valley pocket park construction set to start",0,2310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2859353-b77df58df4730a64d6bde11db436f025&start=2310&end=2310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2859353-b77df58df4730a64d6bde11db436f025/thumbnail_2310000.jpg","/articles/6091728/Pennsylvania/Concord-Township-approves-meadowing-reimbursement-agreement-at-Bush-Hill-Farms-Beaver-Valley-pocket-park-construction-set-to-start","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091728-6b07a4a5f0796c495719217e117aa726/orig.mp4?Expires=1770909240&Signature=OZFDdTTLMImBkt-xaL5rnyw8XIqGnK8D~J9RYpDGRhLnsIQIBPdnc~OsD1tHg1iEAapt7fgmeEM6rjND7-8XYTApJNge1VlPhKAB3brXIqzhV2bp8F7FoM1ENyX~lNsXHF2JtaVf3fdvQ3jP2vlaaaFSUCKPVxU2h4OxaVZmh92gTzdzf7XB9kd3fGm7izMO9GdXFqDndvnw9PvrkaszfjDgyiYod-JvYgT8k408SnH~fzDZic-za7-NuV6ArvYKUGaaB837GZpCk9pIDO~uRsnzUxHaA~X8j7c9YZYziE8O1Eh5lKF1krawqRh~ee9ccWkYNY5g~pdrnY129wMYlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Concord Township Council approved a reimbursement agreement on April 1 that lets a land trust bill the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) grant for meadowing and maintenance work at Bush Hill Farms.

Township Manager Amanda explained the change was requested after the land trust secured a DCNR grant that would reimburse the group for the work it already agreed to do. \"We have about $9,000 that we'll wind up saving. So by re signing an agreement with them, they can now go back to the grantor and get reimbursed,\" Amanda said.

Council members moved and seconded the reimbursement agreement; the motion passed by voice vote (recorded as \"Aye\"). The agreement updates a previously signed contract so the land trust may seek reimbursement from DCNR rather than being paid directly by the township.

Parks and recreation staff reported several upcoming and ongoing programs tied to planned park work: John, speaking for parks and recreation, said beginner Zumba and watercolor classes at the senior center are sold out, registration is open for the township summer camp (two weeks in August), and a farmers market is planned to begin Sunday mornings on June 8. John also confirmed the Beaver Valley Pocket Park pre-construction meeting occurred and that construction should start by the end of April.

Why it matters: the reimbursement agreement conserves township funds while allowing the land trust to use outside grant funding for meadow maintenance. The Beaver Valley project — described as a small, natural toddler park on Beaver Valley Road behind the Arrive Apartments — will add local recreational space.

The council did not provide a construction start date beyond staff’s estimate that work on Beaver Valley Pocket Park will begin by the end of April.","Council agreed to a reimbursement arrangement allowing a land trust to use a DCNR grant to cover meadowing and maintenance at Bush Hill Farms, and staff reported that Beaver Valley pocket park construction will begin in April.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":79,"_43":90,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6091732,"Concord Township approves lease with SEPTA to build portion of Octoraro multi-use trail",2442000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2859353-b77df58df4730a64d6bde11db436f025&start=2442&end=2442","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2859353-b77df58df4730a64d6bde11db436f025/thumbnail_2442000.jpg","/articles/6091732/Pennsylvania/Concord-Township-approves-lease-with-SEPTA-to-build-portion-of-Octoraro-multi-use-trail","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091732-1712bd5c6e5630c9be8da0ffea258f54/orig.mp4?Expires=1770909240&Signature=oCC5FiigueDwcF3D1a~~anF1agn9j-zueu4skUzdyNDkpfG3PQiKss9S0RmEiExQFU50TIiKYBJoLLyKKyWRfESOwU3kOBKH-FWtaYJDP9GuuI8WmLVf5zaAbI6wIIH~3J9K7q~F0zUGkXDkyGSakhnfCUNLVeH5I-RNAMtdsmWTg2scANx1rituvrUoOj9r3MIj32GOTpOm1NO9tl0fzh6NVn5wZXy14VdjPH8uYy9VQm8bz9I2yCnVm0USNk48P2Ak1-GSCWMMsitMzhEsFODDZms95-AAwzSf4wcgAMnR3pKGrTvx16sV5OBxXmExawK9btaU7bTRWScyECYcMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Concord Township Council on April 1 approved a lease with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority to build a portion of the planned Octoraro multi-use trail on SEPTA’s out-of-service Octoraro branch.

The council passed Resolution 22 of 2025 approving terms of a lease agreement that will allow the township to place a portion of the trail on SEPTA property. Council President opened the motion; the council approved it by voice vote (recorded as \"Aye\").

The lease follows several months of right-of-way negotiations. Township Engineer Nate said the township has received PennDOT approval for right-of-way work and that the project’s critical path included agreements with SEPTA. \"We've finally come to an agreement with SEPTA for use of their right of way,\" Nate said, adding the team has completed soil infiltration testing and will next complete utility clearance with PennDOT.

Township Manager Amanda said negotiations and permitting remain ongoing and that the project team is coordinating construction timing with other local projects. The council’s discussion and staff reports referenced coordination with PennDOT for accessibility and traffic-control reviews; a PennDOT let date of September was mentioned for a related Smithbridge Road project.

Solicitor Hugh Donahue told the council that separate, concurrent land-acquisition discussions are underway for other road projects and that the township has largely secured support from affected property owners but may need to consider eminent domain if negotiations fail. \"It may be that the township will have to exercise its powers under eminent domain if we cannot reach an agreement in the very near future,\" Donahue said.

Why it matters: the Octoraro trail is part of a larger effort to expand walking and bike connections in the township. The lease with SEPTA enables a segment of that trail to proceed on a former rail corridor, but staff cautioned that easements, utility clearances and construction scheduling remain to be completed.

The council did not set a construction start date for the trail; staff said work sequencing depends on finalizing the SEPTA lease, PennDOT approvals and coordination with adjacent projects.","Concord Township council approved Resolution 22 of 2025 to lease a strip of SEPTA’s out-of-service Octoraro branch for a multi-use trail segment and updated the public on related right-of-way and acquisition work, including progress with SEPTA and PennDOT.","actionData","errors"]

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Concord Township council approves consent agenda; finance and development filings advance

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