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Depew told the council the event is planned for a Saturday morning in April and that she and community volunteers, including students and civic groups, have participated for years. The transcript includes inconsistent wording on the precise date during her remarks; she initially mentioned April 20 and later used April 26 and a phrase that sounded like \"April 26th.\" The council and staff also provided a schedule of related seasonal services: a multi-week spring cleanup by ward, the start of scheduled yard-waste pickup in April, instructions for electronics drop-off, and an ongoing water-system flushing program that may cause temporary discolored water.

Why it matters: These operational services affect residents’ schedules and property preparation for spring; they also carry costs and operational limits—for example, the electronics drop-off day requires proof of residency and limits devices per household.

Key details and quotes
- Annual spring cleanup: Susan Depew said the event \"is going to be our yearly cleanup day for Middletown\" and emphasized broad participation by parents, students and civic groups. She said the event has been ongoing since 2011.
- Ward pickup schedule: Mayor DeStefano and other city staff outlined that collection proceeds ward-by-ward; the transcript indicates the Fourth Ward began the program the prior Sunday, followed by subsequent wards. Staff emphasized that if collection crews have passed a street, they will not return during that round.
- Yard waste: City staff said curbside yard-waste pickup will begin in early April (the transcript references April 7); residents are asked to set material out on Sunday evenings. The meeting record cites City ordinance 407-5 for collection rules and notes yard-waste collection will continue through Nov. 7, 2025.
- Electronics drop-off: Staff announced an electronics drop-off on Saturday, May 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DBW Recycling Center, 76 Monhagen Avenue; the event is limited to five devices per household, proof of residency is required, and air conditioners that contain Freon will incur a $25 fee and must be dropped off at the recycling center.
- Water-system flushing: The city will perform flushing beginning March 31 and continuing through May 2. Staff warned residents of possible discolored water for up to 48 hours in affected neighborhoods and advised checking the city’s online notices for affected streets.
- Milling and paving program: The mayor and staff said the annual milling and paving list is available by ward online; the program will begin early in the season and will cause short-term street and intersection disruptions.
- Downtown film production: Maria, the city’s economic-development representative, said a film production will begin filming in downtown Middletown the following day. The project director identified in the meeting record is Matteo Messina and the producer Robert Graff; filming will close specified alleys and portions of North Street intermittently for several days and use Hope Studios on Fulton Street for interior shoots.
- Parking garage Phase 1: Mayor DeStefano said the city received a $2,500,000 grant via a state senator’s office for parking-garage Phase 1. She said the lowest bids came back higher than anticipated and the overall estimated cost is about $4,000,000. Phase 1 will expand the lower Washington Street lot and South Street extension to add roughly 80–90 parking spaces, and city officials said Phase 1 is being designed to structurally support a future Phase 2, which currently lacks full funding.

Context and next steps: City staff asked residents to follow online schedules for flushing and paving and to bring electronics to the May 24 drop-off if items exceed the spring-cleanup pickup limits. For the parking garage, staff indicated contract awards and construction scheduling will follow the council’s bid-authorization action and noted further grant-seeking for Phase 2 will continue.

Ending: City officials closed the agenda item by reminding residents to check the city website for ward-specific schedules and to coordinate drop-offs at the recycling center; no formal public-comment controversy or votes were recorded on these operational items during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","The April 1st 2025 Common Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Volunteers will lead the city’s annual spring cleanup, city staff outlined a water flushing schedule and yard-waste pickup plans, a downtown film production will briefly close streets, and the mayor described a Phase 1 parking garage project supported by a $2.5 million grant and pending construction bids.","taxTitle","Middletown, Orange County, New York","taxId",54257,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612968,"Middletown Common Council approves a series of resolutions including water-project match and parking garage award",290,1328000,1618000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2879090-eb50cb2fbd7c58accc71ea364471d69d&start=1328&end=1618","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2879090-eb50cb2fbd7c58accc71ea364471d69d/thumbnail_1328000.jpg","/articles/6612968/Middletown/Orange-County/New-York/Middletown-Common-Council-approves-a-series-of-resolutions-including-water-project-match-and-parking-garage-award","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612968-282409342be97d6005c5531064ba3f96/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147978&Signature=lq6gVUetNPCQopx9OXmwxLe67QZQz2wjj91XVJ6N~~kv9pW3zpuIWMn5pek7vqMtEd9FSoxKB3xlY0cBsNtj2d44edD20AXQH2xs8pAP64TFbnwpEh6Myk0qLPX5B6vQCyi0ROfUs73~ujq4ourJsaMd7e7QaoLUAGpZjp813iqdH-A1Jc~UyJSfd46FgUI4Db~87t92rpoEzcpBxRp39cmsLWIdHIhRX0QesV-YeLoI64CY5rl4xklRdiNuwR05E7nlv36a-2XYbwFyyuwWsblH~JVDWmEvmCZKjR--wjA8N1t8nl87qQ9qNdzQDZdQpvksT7ZtXPIi7ZZyfYiDVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Middletown Common Council voted to approve a package of resolutions covering grants, budget transfers, equipment purchases, public hearings and construction awards, council members announced during the meeting.

The measures were presented as individual resolutions and carried by roll call; every recorded vote on the items in the meeting record was recorded as “Aye.” Key items included a $700,000 transfer for the city’s match on water-system improvements, acceptance of several grants and donations, a transfer of $999,977.50 for the courthouse project and authorization to award construction bids and project funding for the downtown parking garage project.

Why it matters: The approved transfers and awards commit municipal funds and set procurement and public-notice steps in motion for multiple capital and operating items, including water infrastructure and a multi-phase parking structure that city leaders say will add downtown parking capacity.

What the council approved (selected highlights):
- Acceptance of a $6,210 grant from the County of Orange to support enforcement related to impaired driving (presented as a STOP-DWI enforcement grant in the meeting record). Resolution sponsor: Alderman Tobin. Outcome: approved by roll call (Tobin, Johnson, Ray, Kleiner, Green, Witt, Massey, President Rodriguez — all “Aye”).
- Authorization to use the County fire safety trailer for National Night Out and Kids Day events. Resolution sponsor: Alderman Massey. Outcome: approved.
- Acceptance of a donation from the Middletown Business Improvement District to purchase a new license-plate reader. Resolution sponsor: Alderman Johnson. Outcome: approved.
- Transfer of $700,000 from debt-service fund balance as the city match for Water System Improvement Projects Phase 2. Resolution sponsor: Alderman Ray. Outcome: approved.
- Adoption of an abandoned-property/unclaimed funds policy. Resolution sponsor: Alderman Kleiner. Outcome: approved.
- Transfer of $999,977.50 for courthouse project costs. Resolution sponsor: Alderman Green. Outcome: approved.
- Increase in the part-time police officer hourly rate. Resolution sponsor: Alderman Witt. Outcome: approved.
- Transfer of $121,914.59 from the general fund to cover DPW vehicle replacements. Resolution sponsor: Alderman Massey. Outcome: approved.
- Award of an alarm-system monitoring contract with Harry Fertollow and Sons Electric for city buildings. Resolution sponsor: Alderman Tobin. Outcome: approved.
- Authorization to hold public hearings on multiple 2-lot subdivisions (including 15 Mercer Avenue/16 Warren Avenue and 20½–30 Lowe Avenue). Resolutions sponsors: Aldermen Johnson and Massey. Outcome: approved.
- Authorization to award construction bids and project funding for the parking garage project (parking garage Phase 1). Resolution sponsor: Alderman Ray. Outcome: approved.

All items shown as carried in the meeting record passed by voice/roll call. Several resolutions were presented with minimal debate or questions; the meeting record shows no recorded “No,” “Abstain,” or “Recused” votes on the listed items.

Meeting process and next steps: Several of the approved items—most notably the parking garage award and water-project funding—trigger procurement and contractor-start steps. The parking-garage resolution authorizes award of construction bids; council discussion indicated further design and grant-seeking will continue for a future Phase 2 but that Phase 1 is intended to be structurally designed to support later expansion.

Votes at a glance (concise list):
- $6,210 County grant (STOP-DWI enforcement): Passed (roll call: Tobin, Johnson, Ray, Kleiner, Green, Witt, Massey, President Rodriguez — all Aye).
- County fire-safety trailer (National Night Out/Kids Day): Passed.
- Donation from Middletown BID for license-plate reader: Passed.
- $700,000 transfer from debt-service for Water System Improvement Projects Phase 2 (city match): Passed.
- Abandoned property/unclaimed funds policy adoption: Passed.
- $999,977.50 transfer for courthouse project: Passed.
- Part-time police hourly-rate increase: Passed.
- $121,914.59 transfer to DPW for vehicle replacements: Passed.
- Alarm-monitoring contract with Harry Fertollow and Sons Electric: Passed.
- Public-hearing authorizations for two 2-lot subdivisions: Passed.
- Awarding of parking-garage construction bids and project funding: Passed.

Council members recorded as voting ‘‘Aye’’ in roll calls for the unanimous items included: Alderman Tobin; Alderman Johnson; Alderman Ray; Alderman Kleiner; Alderman Green; Alderman Witt; Alderman Massey; and President Rodriguez.

Ending: The meeting record shows the council then moved to audit and routine business items; no failed or tabled resolutions were recorded for the items introduced in new business.","At a Common Council meeting, aldermen voted unanimously to approve a package of resolutions covering grant acceptances, budget transfers, public hearings on subdivisions, equipment purchases, and the award of construction bids for a downtown parking garage.","actionData","errors"]

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Middletown announces spring cleanup, water-system flushing, yard-waste and downtown film shoot; mayor outlines parking garage Phase 1

Middletown Common Council approves a series of resolutions including water-project match and parking garage award