Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TexasTowelie

(116,607 posts)
Sat Dec 4, 2021, 11:49 PM Dec 2021

Oops. Deed restriction says the building occupied by Williamsport police can be used only as a

Oops. Deed restriction says the building occupied by Williamsport police can be used only as a museum


WILLIAMSPORT — News that its police department cannot legally occupy the building to which it recently relocated because of a deed restriction is the latest problem for Williamsport, whose finances are under investigation by the state attorney general’s office.

“Everything we look at is a mess,” Mayor Derek Slaughter said Friday. He and members of City Council admit the $28.3 million budget scheduled for adoption likely does not reflect the actual financial condition of the city.

“How do I make projections?” the mayor said. No one knows what the city owes, he said.

A forensic audit of the city’s transit bureau found state and federal transit funding was used multiple times to pay expenses on behalf of other entities. It is possible some of the money will have to be repaid.

Read more: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/12/oops-deed-restriction-says-the-building-occupied-by-williamsport-police-can-be-used-only-as-a-museum.html
1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Oops. Deed restriction says the building occupied by Williamsport police can be used only as a (Original Post) TexasTowelie Dec 2021 OP
Where were the real estate lawyers when the deed was signed? Throck Dec 2021 #1
Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Pennsylvania»Oops. Deed restriction sa...