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Supervisors ratify solicitor letter setting demolition and construction milestones for vacant site
Summary
The board ratified a solicitor letter that requires demolition by Aug. 31, recording of plans at end of August, site improvements to begin within nine months and public improvements within 24 months; the developer has secured about $2.8 million and agreed to a $500/day penalty for missed deadlines.
The board reviewed and ratified a final solicitor letter to counsel for a property owner outlining firm deadlines and enforcement terms designed to expedite remediation and redevelopment of a vacant, deteriorating site. The letter sets a demolition deadline of August 31, requires recording of plans at the end of that month, and obliges the developer to commence site improvements within nine months with public‑improvement completion within 24 months.
Staff told the board the developer has secured approximately $2.8 million in financing to support the work and that the letter includes a $500‑per‑day fine for missed benchmarks. Board members asked about brownfield remediation options and noted that while remediation can be costly, effective public‑private partnerships exist; staff and the solicitor said the letter balances urgency and the township’s interest in completing public improvements.
