(a) Intergovernmental cooperation permitted.-- If a bridge crosses the boundary line of a township and another municipal corporation, the township may enter into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement in accordance with 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 23 Subch. A (relating to intergovernmental cooperation) with the municipal corporation for the construction and maintenance of the bridge and for apportionment of the costs. (b) Court petition.-- If an amicable agreement on the proportionate share of costs of construction, maintenance and repair of boundary bridges cannot be executed, the board of commissioners or the governing body of the other municipal corporation involved may petition the court of common pleas of the county or counties for a determination of the rights and responsibilities of the respective municipal corporations involved. CHAPTER 59 SIDEWALKS Sec. 5901. Power to lay out and establish grades. 5902. Width. 5903. Paving and curbing sidewalks. 5904. Repair of sidewalks. 5905. Emergency repairs.
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