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Council authorizes bond ordinance to finance pump‑station rehabilitation tied to EFC funding
Summary
The council approved a bond ordinance authorizing up to $1,157,500 for rehabilitation and reconstruction of two pump stations as part of an Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) finance application; staff warned daily DEC fines could reach about $35,000 if issues are not addressed.
The Ogdensburg City Council approved a bond ordinance authorizing up to $1,157,500 for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of two wastewater pump stations. City management said the work is part of an application to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) and may be financed through an EFC loan or grant package.
City manager Bonnie Kronos explained the amount reflects the funding package required to qualify for EFC financing and noted the city also received grant consideration from the EFC. Council members were reminded of the regulatory consequences for failing to repair the pump stations: staff referenced an estimate of about $35,000 per day in fines from the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) if violations continue.
After brief discussion about the financing approach — including use of 0% interest EFC loans — the council voted to approve the bond ordinance.
Ending: The bond ordinance was approved; staff will proceed with EFC financing applications and with planning for pump station rehabilitation.
