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Bronxville board authorizes engineering study for DPW roof solar with potential NYSERDA funding
Summary
The Board authorized up to $35,000 as a capital project to retain OLA Consulting Engineers to design and scope a rooftop solar photovoltaic system for the Department of Public Works building; a NYSERDA grant application for up to $125,000 was cited and the Board emphasized this action is for preliminary study only, not final approval to install.
The Village of Bronxville on Jan. 13 approved a resolution to retain OLA Consulting Engineers to prepare an engineering assessment and design for a photovoltaic solar array on the Department of Public Works (DPW) rooftop.
Village officials said the municipality has submitted a grant application to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) that could provide up to $125,000 for the project. The board authorized creation of a capital project for $35,000 to fund consulting and design services, which Palmer and trustees described as preliminary: "This doesn't approve the actual project. It just is a authorization to do the preliminary studies," Palmer said.
Trustees and staff noted the DPW roof orientation and prior energy studies as favorable factors. The Green Committee and staff member Stephen Shallow were thanked for grant preparation and background work. Board members emphasized that final authorization to install and to commit construction funds would return to the board after the design and a grant decision.
The resolution to retain OLA Consulting Engineers for assessment, design, bid specifications and management services passed by voice vote.
Clarifying details included that the design authorization is for $35,000 and the NYSERDA award, if granted, was described as "up to a hundred and $25,000"; the board repeatedly underlined that this step funds studies and procurement of bid specifications only, not construction or installation.
