Ferguson Staff to Rework 35‑Year‑Old Streetlight and Hydrant Assessment Methods

May 7, 2025

Staff recommended the board revisit streetlight and fire hydrant assessment methods that rely on decades‑old proximity rules; supervisors asked for options including removing the fee and funding lights from the general fund, and directed staff to return with cost and GIS‑based alternatives.

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Ferguson Township staff told the Board of Supervisors on May 6 that the township’s streetlight and fire hydrant assessment methodologies—based on 35‑year‑old distance rules—should be updated using modern GIS tools and current development patterns.

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