From the HARRISBURG PATRIOT-NEWS:
October 24, 2012: … Cambridge Project Development Inc. contends that Lancaster’s bid breaks state law because the authority hasn’t conducted a public review of its offer. The Harrisburg Receiver’s office chose to solely negotiate the sale of the incinerator with the Lancaster authority following a formal bid process in July…
According to Cambridge, Lancaster must:
- Submit its modified waste management plan to a citizens’ advisory committee.
- A written notice must be made to all municipalities within Lancaster County when plan development begins and periodic reports issued as progress is made.
- The plan must be submitted to the state Department of Environmental Protection, all county municipalities, all area-wide planning agencies and the county health department. It also be made available for public review for 90 days and at least one public hearing must be held on the issue during this period.
- Within 60 days after the public review period, the governing body of the county must adopt the plan…
The Municipalities Authorities Act specifically states that if we want to acquire an incinerator, we can do so,” [attorney Alexander] Henderson said. “And the Lancaster County Commissioners passed a resolution to allow for the purchase.” …
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