Board approves $218,513 escrow release for Howell Ridge; contingency retained

Aug 3, 2026

The Board approved Escrow Release #1 for Hellings Builders—Howell Ridge Development in the amount of $218,513.00, leaving a balance of $469,986.35; Township engineer reported incomplete silt-sock installation at two house sites and said the contingency is held until project completion.

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Dan Wright, the Township engineer, explained his office withheld part of the requested escrow release following inspection and recommended a partial release of $218,513.00 for the Howell Ridge development. Wright said his office requested additional silt fence and silt sock at specified locations and that the entire contingency is held until the project’s completion; after the partial release the escrow balance would be $469,986.35.

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