SEP 30, 1987
Regarding the use of county road equipment on private property, private roads, and private driveways. Specifically addressing six issues: 1) If the use of county road equipment and the expenditure of county funds private property constitute a violation of Act 204 and Section 15-9 of the York County Code 2) If the use of county equipment and the expenditure of public funds on private property constitute a violation of applicable constructional provisions and standards established by case law. 3) If the provisions of subparagraph (c) of Act 304 of 1959 and Section 15-9 of the York Country Code, permit the council to enter into a contract with private property owners for the construction, paving, or maintenance of roads, and what standards and limitations apply to such contracts, 4) To what extent may county equipment be used on private roads that have been rendered impassable by weather conditions 5) If act 304 of 1959 unconstitutional. 6) Do exemptions in subparagraph (c) of Act 304 of 1959 and Section 15-9 of the York Country Code meet the requirements of the Constitution.
Requested by: Melvin B. McKeown, Jr., Esquire, York County Attorney
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