Haverford Township Resolutions
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2293 - 2023 that the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Haverford, County of Delaware, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in accordance with the Municipal Records Manual hereby authorizes the disposition of public records.
Motion passed: 01/09/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2294-2023 approving the annual Fee Schedule for 2023..
Motion passed: 01/09/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2295-2023 approving Annual Professional Consultant Fees.
Motion passed: 01/09/2023
Motion: to authorize the Township to solicit proposals from financial institutions for underwriting services with respect to the Township’s proposed Series 2023 bond issue and authorizing certain actions to be taken preliminary to, and in contemplation of, the issuance and sale of the Township of such new bond issue.
Motion passed: 01/09/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2297-2023 authorizing the transfer of 2022 funds.
Motion passed: 02/13/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2298-2023 approving the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for Senior/Widowed/Disabled Residents and further BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Haverford Township hereby adopts the Senior/Widowed/Disabled Residents Individuals Economic Recovery Payment” Program in Exhibit A of this Resolution, and further authorizes the Township Manager and Assistant Township Manager/Finance Director to take all actions necessary to accomplish the stated objectives of this Resolution.
Motion passed: 03/13/2023
Motion: to appoint Janney Montgomery Scott as the Township of Haverford’s underwriters for the 2023 Bond issue and authorize the Township Manager and Assistant Township Manager to take any other actions preliminary to the issuance of the Series of 2023 Bonds and in contemplation thereof.
Motion passed: 02/13/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2300-2023 Recognizing and celebrating the month of February as black history month.
Motion passed: 02/13/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2301-2023, that the Board of Commissioners desires to make improvements and financial investments in several Township projects and initiatives in accordance with the allowable spending structure as described by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Final Rule, as follows:
Motion passed: 02/13/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2302-2023 authorizing the Township Manager to sign a Master Agreement for Casting Adjustments on certain State roads in Haverford Township.
Motion passed: 03/13/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2303-2023 authorizing David R. Burman, Township Manager/Secretary to file application with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in the amount of $500,000.00.
Motion passed: 03/13/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2304-2023 that Haverford Township approves, by adoption of this Resolution, the proposed inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license no. R-2313 into Haverford Township by Havertown Al Pastor, LLC; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that transfers, designations and assignments of licenses hereunder are subject to approval by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
Motion passed: 03/13/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2305-2023 that the Board of Commissioners of Haverford Township hereby authorizes the designation of $3,000,000 of the Township’s American Rescue Plan Fund allocation to assist with funding of the Haverford Township Free Library Renovation project.
Motion passed: 04/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2306-2023 that the Board of Commissioners desires to make financial investments in certain Township initiatives in accordance with the allowable spending structure as described by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Final Rule, as follows: • Senior Citizens’ 2023 Volunteer Expo to be held on May 31, 2023 and a Coffee/Open House to be held in the Fall of 2023, at an amount not to exceed $6,000 as approved in the 2023 Budget: and that the Board of Commissioners of Haverford Township hereby approves the use of funds from the Township’s American Rescue Plan Fund allocation for the above referenced projects and initiatives.
Motion passed: 04/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2307-2023 that the Board of Commissioners desires to make financial investments in certain Township initiatives in accordance with the allowable spending structure as described by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Final Rule, as follows: • Engineering and Construction Costs for the Brookline Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Replacement in an amount not to exceed $375,000; and that the Board of Commissioners of Haverford Township hereby approves the use of funds from the Township’s American Rescue Plan Fund allocation for the above referenced project and initiative.
Motion passed: 04/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2308-2023 authorizing Haverford Township to join with other Pennsylvania local government entities and school districts as a Settlor of the Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund (the "Fund") for the purpose of investing funds of Haverford Township on a pooled basis with funds of other Pennsylvania local government entities and school districts. The Resolution also names David R. Burman, Township Manager and Aimee M. Cuthbertson, Finance Director/Assistant Township Manager , and their respective successors in office as authorized, directed and empowered to take such actions and execute any and all such documents as they may deem necessary and appropriate to effectuate and evidence (i) the entry by this Governmental Entity into the Declaration of Trust, (ii) the investment and withdrawal of funds of this Governmental Entity pursuant to the investment program of the Fund, and (iii) the exercise of the rights, powers and privileges of this Governmental Entity as a Settlor of the Fund, including, without limitation, voting rights, pursuant to the Declaration of Trust.
Motion passed: 05/08/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2309-2023 acknowledging proper advertising of a tax equity & fiscal responsibility act (“TEFRA”) hearing, occurrence of said hearing on April 10, 2023, documented hearing transcript, and description of related projects, therefore approving the issuance of bonds of the township pursuant to the requirements of section 147(f) of the internal revenue code of 1986.
Motion passed: 05/08/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2310-2023 approving this Resolution authorizing “appropriate Township officials” to execute a grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency in the amount of $212,228 to purchase and implement the Infoshare Law Enforcement Records Management System.
Motion passed: 05/08/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2311-2023 that the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Haverford urges our state lawmakers to promptly pass this package of supporting anti-hate crime bills, including House Bill 1027, House Bill 1024, House Bill1025, and House Bill 1026. Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Haverford also urges all Pennsylvanians and Haverford Township residents to speak up against hatred whenever they see it so that we can create a more just, peaceful, and inclusive society for everyone.
Motion passed: 05/08/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2312-2023, that the Board of Commissioners of Haverford Township hereby approves the use of $71,400.00 of the Township’s American Rescue Plan Fund allocation for the purchase and replacement of (40) Stryker CR2 Automatic External Defibrillators and $10,000 for Haverford Township organized sports leagues and First Responders CPR Training classes.
Motion passed: 06/12/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2313-2023 approving a resolution authorizing application to Delaware County-County Council for an allocation of county liquid fuel tax funds in 2023 for 2023 street light operating expenses.
Motion passed: 06/12/2023
Motion: to approve Resolution #2314-2023, Submission of Community Development Action Plan Application for submission to the US Department of Housing & Urban Development for funding.
Motion passed: 06/12/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2315-202 Renaming Field C at Veterans Field in Honor of Former 7th Ward Commissioner Jim McGarrity.
Motion passed: 06/12/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2316-2023 that the Township Manager of Haverford Township is authorized and directed to sign the attached Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement and any future modifications thereto, and to submit said Agreement and future amendments either in writing or via electronic signature to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Motion passed: 07/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2317-2023 approving the Delaware County 2023 Hazard Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigation Plan is hereby adopted as the official Hazard Mitigation Plan of the Township of Haverford and The respective officials and agencies identified in the implementation strategy of the Delaware County 2023 Hazard Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigation Plan are hereby directed to implement the recommended activities assigned to them.
Motion passed: 07/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2319-2023 that the Board of Commissioners of Haverford Township hereby approves the use of $33,670.20 of the Township’s American Rescue Plan Fund allocation for the purchase of (2) Stryker Xpedition stair chairs.
Motion passed: 07/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2320-2023 creating the Women & Minority Business Enterprises Economic Development Grant Program to be funded through monies received from the American Rescue Plan Act at an amount not to exceed $101,000.
Motion passed: 07/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2321-2023 the Board of Commissioners has identified Haverford Township Parks Department purchase of new playground equipment within the adopted 2023 budget and the 2023 capital improvement plan; and that the Board of Commissioners of Haverford Township hereby approves the use of $55,373.00 of the Township’s American Rescue Plan Fund allocation for the purchase of playground equipment in Carroll Park, Foster Tract Park, Lynnewood Park, and Westgate Park.
Motion passed: 07/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2323-2023 authorizing Chief John Viola to execute any and all documents with PennDot and be responsible for the safety and welfare of residents utilizing State Highways on Haverford Township Day, Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Motion passed: 09/11/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2325-2023 that the Board of Commissioners of Haverford Township hereby approves the use of $14,271.00 of the Township’s American Rescue Plan Fund allocation for the purchase of backstops in Grange Park and Preston Park.
Motion passed: 09/11/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2326-2023 the Board of Commissioners desires to make improvements and financial investments in Township projects and initiatives in accordance with the allowable spending structure as described by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Final Rule, as follows: $425,000 FOR THE DARBY ROAD STREETSCAPE PHASE 3 PROJECT (INCLUDING ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT)
Motion passed: 09/11/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2327-2023 that the Board of Commissioners of Haverford Township hereby approves the use of $101,600. of the Township’s American Rescue Plan Fund allocation for the paving of the courts and installing new backboards in Grange Park and Preston Park
Motion passed: 09/11/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2328-2023 that the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Haverford, County of Delaware, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, that the said sewage facilities planning module is hereby adopted and the submission of the module is authorized for submission to the Department of Environmental Protection for its approval as a revision to the “Official Sewage Facilities Plan” of the Township of Haverford for New Land Development for property located at 4008 Darby Road.
Motion passed: 10/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2329-2023 the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Haverford, County of Delaware, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, that the recommendations and findings of the Planning Commission are hereby adopted and the Lot Line Adjustment Plan for Edmund & Michele Grant, 104 & 108 Allgates Drive, Haverford Township, Delaware County, dated April 28, 2023, and last revised on August 11, 2023, is approved subject to compliance with the recommendations described hereinabove.
Motion passed: 10/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2330-2023 that the Board of Commissioners of Haverford Township hereby approves the use of $6,153.00 of the Township’s American Rescue Plan Fund authorizing the installation of fencing within Haverford Reserve Park.
Motion passed: 10/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2331-2023 that the Board of Commissioners of Haverford Township hereby approves the use of $13,931.60 of the Township’s American Rescue Plan Fund allocation for the replacement of 30 light bulbs and 10 ballasts on the turf field light at Haverford Reserve.
Motion passed: 10/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2332-2023, that the Board of Commissioners of Haverford Township hereby approves the use of $12,787.00. of the Township’s American Rescue Plan Fund allocation for the paving at Paddock Park.
Motion passed: 10/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2233-2023 that the Board of Commissioners of Haverford Township hereby approves the use of $18,062.50. of the Township’s American Rescue Plan Fund allocation for the sound curtains at Grange Park.
Motion passed: 10/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2334-2023 authorizing Brian Barrett, Director, Parks and Recreation Department to file application with the Delaware County Delco Ways Grants Program to help fund Brookline Park.
Motion passed: 10/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution 2335-2023 announcing a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 160, Land Development and Subdivision and Chapter 157, Streets and Sidewalks, requiring the installation of sidewalks as a subdivision or land development requirement. Said hearing will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 6:15pm at the Haverford Township Administration Building, 1014 Darby Road, Havertown, Pennsylvania.
Motion passed: 10/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution 2336-2023 hereby condemns all acts of terrorism in Israel and calls for an immediate cessation of violence to ensure the safety and security of all people in the region.
Motion passed: 10/10/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2337-2023 that the Board of Commissioners of Haverford Township hereby approves the usage of monies from the American Rescue Plan Act for the purchase of two (2) Interceptor power Bikes, Light and Siren Kit, Dual Upfit Front and Back Lights and Sirens from RECON Power Bikes, Fort Wayne, IN, in the amount of $9,805.98.
Motion passed: 11/13/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2338-2023 authorizing the Township Manager to approve change orders, cost increases, and similar expenditures in amounts not to exceed $30,000 related to the construction of the Haverford Township Free Library Renovation and Addition Project.
Motion passed: 11/13/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2339-2023 that the Board of Commissioners of Haverford Township hereby approves the usage of monies from the American Rescue Plan Act for a Professional services contract with CH Planning, Philadelphia, PA in an amount not to exceed $160,000 to create a Township-wide Qualified Safety Action Plan under the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Program.
Motion passed: 11/13/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2340-2023 that the Township of Haverford of Delaware County hereby requests a Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant of $1,000,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for Haverford Township Free Library Renovation and Expansion, and that the Applicant does hereby designate David R. Burman, Township Manager and Aimee M Cuthbertson, Assistant Township Manager as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between Township of Haverford and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant.
Motion passed: 11/13/2023
Motion: to adopt Resolution No. 2341-2023 that the Township of Haverford of Delaware County hereby requests a Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant of $1,000,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for Burmont Road and Glendale Road Intersection Safety Improvements, and that the Applicant does hereby designate David R. Burman, Township Manager and Aimee M Cuthbertson, Assistant Township Manager as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between Township of Haverford and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant.
Motion passed: 11/13/2023