Bensalem Township Council Meeting - October 13, 2026

Bensalem Township Council met on October 13, 2026. On development-related items, Council continued the minor land development application for Creative Architectural Metals at 1642 Wood Haven Drive to the first meeting in November, pending zoning relief and additional stormwater comparisons. Council approved a one-year extension of the Costa development agreement at 4946 Namony Boulevard through March 29, 2027, subject to township engineer and finance department audits of escrow balances. One member opposed the extension. Council also approved a curb-and-sidewalk waiver for 4695 Summerton Road after a $2,160 fee-in-lieu had been paid, then approved the final release of approximately $100,000 in escrow, subject to a finance audit. Members requested more detail on remaining work and escrow balances in future extension requests.

Council discussed flooding and stormwater concerns, including a private property owner’s commitment to begin wall construction by October 26; township engineers were asked to send weekly status updates to Council and the mayor. Members also asked for a township-wide list and cost estimates for stormwater problem areas and questioned spending from a previously budgeted $1.5 million, but no funding decision was made. The remaining reviews for a data center ordinance had been received, with a public hearing anticipated in November. No procurement awards or vendor selections were identified.