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Rye Brook approves $1.084 million Bridge New York appropriation to reline Acura Drive/Blind Brook culverts
Summary
Trustees authorized advancing project costs and accepting Bridge New York reimbursement for a multi-phase culvert relining project on Acura Drive (Blind Brook), committing $1,084,000 in appropriated Bridge New York funds and agreeing to advance design costs pending reimbursement.
The Rye Brook Board of Trustees approved a resolution to advance and accept Bridge New York grant funding for relining two large culverts on Acura Drive (Blind Brook), appropriating $1,084,000 for the project phase while committing the village to advance costs that will be reimbursed under the Bridge New York program.
Village staff described the work as reestablishing the bottom and relining two large, inverted culverts—each described in discussion as approximately 60-foot runs—on Acura Drive near Richmond Park. The work will require temporary cofferdams or bypassing water flows during construction. “They have to put these are two 60 foot pipes that has to be redone. They have to reestablish the bottom,” a staff member said.
Under the agreement trustees approved, the village will design, let, and administer the project phases and advance 100% of preliminary design costs and other project payments, with the expectation qualified costs will be reimbursed through Bridge New York. The resolution states construction must begin no later than 24 months after award and that the construction phase must be completed within 30 months.
The board discussed potential risks during construction, particularly the management of water during work that requires cofferdams. Trustees asked whether site studies and the Richmond Park study will incorporate mitigation for large storm events; staff said those considerations will be incorporated in design and that bypassing is being planned as part of construction management.
Questions were raised about cost conservatism: staff said the figures follow conservative guidance and they do not necessarily expect final costs to reach the estimate. Trustees also asked whether the funding is a pass-through from federal sources; staff said they will verify funding origins and any federal restrictions before final commitment.
Votes: Trustees present voted unanimously to approve the resolution and to authorize the mayor to execute necessary documents.
Ending: The village’s authorization to advance funds and the Bridge New York appropriation aim to address deteriorating infrastructure on Acura Drive; staff will continue design work, incorporate the Richmond Park study findings and report back with procurement and construction details.
