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Crafton Council votes to join Tricog land bank after public questions and conditions
Summary
Crafton Borough Council approved a resolution to join the Tricog land bank, a regional nonprofit land bank serving parts of Allegheny County, after residents raised questions about oversight, sales practices and financial obligations; council and staff described membership costs, committee representation and exit options.
Crafton Borough Council on Aug. 14 approved a resolution to enter into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement to join the Tricog land bank, a nonprofit regional land bank used by municipalities in the Mon Valley to clear title issues and return tax-delinquent properties to productive use.
The action passed after public comment and extended council discussion about who applies to the land bank, membership costs and safeguards around who ultimately buys rehabilitated properties. Manager (name on record: Manager) told council the borough’s share of membership fees was about $2,700 in 2024 and $2,800 in 2025, and that he estimated annual dues to be about $2,900–$3,000 going forward.
The vote followed questions from…
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