Delaware County Council Proposes $120M Referendum for Green Projects
What happened
Delaware County Council is considering a $120 million referendum on the November 3 ballot to fund open space and green projects. Council Member Elaine Paul Schaefer noted that the funds could support projects including a trail in Chester and floodwater management in the county. The referendum would require county households to pay an average of $24 per year if passed.
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Why it matters
The proposed spending would be used across the county for various needs, including infrastructure and environmental projects. Some funding would be distributed through the Green Ways Grants Program, which had been suspended due to lack of revenue.
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Who's involved
- Delaware CountyThe county council proposing the $120 million referendum.
- ChesterLocation of a trail project mentioned in the council's plans.
- DarbyLocation of Little Flower Park, a project mentioned in the council's plans.
- Office of Public WorksAgency potentially impacted by the need for flood mitigation projects.
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental ProtectionState agency involved in environmental oversight for flood management projects.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Delaware CountySpeculative
County households might face increased costs due to the proposed tax increase.
- Chester CountySpeculative
Chester County could see increased investment in infrastructure, such as trail construction.
- Office of Public WorksSpeculative
Office of Public Works may receive funding to support flood mitigation projects.