Haverford Township cut checks totaling $1,925,480.79 between July 14 and Aug. 10, with the biggest chunks going to road construction, trail extensions and a final federal relief payment to the local economic development group.

The check register and invoice ledger posted to the township website on Tuesday, Aug. 11, show where the money went across five funds.

General Fund: $1.32 million

The General Fund accounted for $1,324,812.63, covering employee benefits, utilities, police and public works operations, and a $120,271.09 payment to the Haverford Township Free Library on Aug. 10. The same amount went to the library on Jan. 12, suggesting a recurring quarterly disbursement.

The township also paid $79,403.81 to the School District of Haverford Township on Aug. 4 across three checks. The register does not specify the purpose.

Capital projects: $240,471

Two projects dominated the Capital Fund's $240,471.12 in disbursements, both handled by Scott Building Corp.:

  • Darby Creek Trail Southern Extension, Phase III: $72,108.43 in construction payments plus $11,702 in Pennoni Associates engineering fees, totaling $83,810.43 for the period.
  • Burmont and Glendale Roads Realignment: $80,773.21 in construction payments plus $8,164.75 in Pennoni engineering, totaling $88,937.96.

Pennoni Associates collected $53,036.25 overall from the Capital Fund for engineering and design work across at least 14 active projects, including Brookline Park improvements, Cobbs Creek sewer crossings, the Skatium chiller replacement and the 2026 Road Program.

MG Tree LLC received $17,600 on Aug. 4 for tree removal at Darby Creek. Recreation Resource USA got $8,673 on July 21 for five trash cans at Brookline Park.

ARPA funds: $109,131

The American Rescue Plan Fund disbursed $109,131.75, roughly 2.8% of the township's $3.87 million full-year ARPA budget. Three categories:

  • Economic impacts ($60,442.50): Discover Haverford received $57,500 on Aug. 10, labeled the "2026 Operating Contribution (FINAL)," closing out the township's annual ARPA-funded support for the economic development organization. Walker Consultants received $2,942.50 for a parking study.
  • General government ($24,350.25): IMEG Consultants Corp. for work on the township's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update.
  • Health response ($24,339): Miller Flooring Co. Inc. for Brookline fencing, described as a final payment.

Sewer and CDBG funds

The Sewer Fund totaled $195,057.29, with $161,918.02 going to Upper Darby Township on Aug. 10 for the township's share of regional sewer treatment costs.

The Community Development Block Grant Fund disbursed $56,008, including $22,424.91 for a roof repair at the Grange Estate (Detwiler Roofing plus Pennoni inspection fees), $25,100 to Anthony J. Dunleavy Associates for CDBG administration in the program's 51st year, and $2,559.09 for senior citizen transit and homecare services.

The check register and invoice ledger are available on the township's website.