Legal Opinion
Borough of Wilkinsburg v. Department of Community & Economic Development
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Decided April 16, 1999PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PELLEGRINI, Judge.
The Borough of Wilkinsburg (Borough) petitions for review of an order issued by the Department of Community and Economic Development (Department) and Samuel A. McCullough, Secretary of the Department (collectively, Secretary) terminating its status as a municipality in financial distress.
In 1985, the Borough suffered a financial crisis that culminated in late 1987 with a significant deficit. Due to its lack of funds, the Borough defaulted on payments of principal or interest on some of its bonds or notes or on payment of rental due any authority; missed a payroll for 30…
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