Development News for Lower Makefield, Pennsylvania

LSA Grant to Fund Major Portion of Memorial Park Phase 3 Project

The Board of Supervisors approved the general plan for the Memorial Park Phase 3 project, which is largely funded by a $900,000 Local Share Account (LSA) grant. The grant's scope did not include shade structures, which will be funded separately by the township ($45,000). The board also discussed the timeline for project completion, which has been extended to June 30, 2027.

Community Member Praises Lower Makefield Police Department's Service

During the public comment section, Hib Abdul Akman, Public Relations Officer for the Zuba Foundation, expressed strong praise for the Lower Makefield Township Police Department. He highlighted their outstanding job, even providing a personal anecdote where Captain Tim Reeves ensured an officer gave him a ride home. Akman compared the department favorably to the West Windsor Police Department and commended their relationship with the MCGP (Muslim Center of Greater Philadelphia). He also lauded the administrative staff and specifically mentioned Officer Cali's exceptional work during a festival.

Update on $15 Million Open Space Bond Funds

Resident Doug Marshall inquired about the status of the $15 million bond approved by residents for open space acquisition. The township manager explained that the township has not yet borrowed any of the $15 million, as they are working with private property owners to negotiate acquisitions before incurring debt issuance costs. The authorization for debt is valid for 10 years.

Township Approves Server and SAN Project Purchase with Conditions

The Board of Supervisors discussed and approved a motion to authorize township staff to execute a quote from ASK Technologies for a server and SAN project, with specific conditions. The motion requires obtaining two alternative quotes for the same hardware configuration to ensure the ASK quote represents the best market price. It also specifies a configuration change to eight 64GB DIMMs for RAM, instead of sixteen 32GB DIMMs, to potentially reduce costs. The total purchase price is estimated at $232,000. The board also discussed financing options, ultimately favoring an outright purchase over lease options to save money.