53 Pa. Stat. § 57220

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
Section 57220 - Boundary bridges
(a) If a bridge crosses the boundary line of a township and another municipal corporation, the township may enter into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement in accordance with 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 23 Subch. A (relating to intergovernmental cooperation) with the municipal corporation for the construction and maintenance of the bridge and for apportionment of the costs.
(b) If an amicable agreement on the proportionate share of costs of construction, maintenance and repair of boundary bridges cannot be executed, the board of commissioners or the governing body of the other municipal corporation involved may petition the court of common pleas of the county or counties for a determination of the rights and responsibilities of the respective municipal corporations involved.

53 P.S. § 57220

1931, June 24, P.L. 1206, art. XXII, § 2220. Amended 1949, May 27, P.L. 1955, § 47; 2020, Oct. 29, P.L. 782, No. 96, § 114, effective in 60 days [Dec. 28, 2020].