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Township asks West York Area SD for 10% surety on Sunset Lane stormwater work; trustees seek legal briefing
Summary
West York administrators told the board the township requires a surety bond equal to roughly 10% of the stormwater system value (about $270,000 on a $2.7 million estimate). Trustees asked the solicitor for a legal briefing and to negotiate whether the township can reduce or alter the requirement.
District officials told the board that West Manchester Township conditioned a recent approval on the district posting a surety or performance bond equal to roughly 10% of the stormwater-system value. Administration cited a 10% figure on a $2,700,000 estimated stormwater value, which would equal about $270,000; the district described the amount as not originally included in the project’s soft costs.
Officials said they are exploring options: negotiate with the…
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