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Trustees authorize $425,000 engineering proposal for wastewater plant expansion; board discusses additional sewer funding
Summary
The board approved a $425,000 proposal to H2M for Phase 1 engineering of the Patchogue wastewater treatment plant expansion using ARPA funds and discussed additional federal and state funding sources, including $7.7 million from REDC and $3.5 million from a congressional allocation.
The Village of Patchogue Board of Trustees approved a proposal from H2M (proposal LP240844) for professional engineering services to design Phase 1 of the village's wastewater treatment plant expansion. The board recorded the motion to accept the H2M contract in the amount of $425,000, to be paid using ARPA funds.
Trustees described the work as a multi-year effort that will not happen overnight, and they characterized engineering as the necessary first step to move the project forward. Officials said the village has previously secured multiple funding sources for sewer planning and construction: the Redevelopment Economic Development Corporation (REDC) provided $7.7 million (mentioned in the meeting), and a separate allocation of $3.5 million from Congressman Zeldin was noted in the discussion.
Board members said project costs have increased since earlier estimates and that additional grant funding may be needed to cover rising construction prices. The transcript records trustees discussing a goal of seeking another $10 million to $12 million to bridge anticipated gaps, and that the village has started submitting eligible planning costs for reimbursement so it can secure the existing federal and state allocations.
The board voted to accept H2M's proposal and directed staff to proceed with engineering and to continue pursuit of further funding and reimbursement steps. The transcript does not record specific project timelines or a complete construction budget.
