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City seeks state grants for pump-station, culvert and Kingston Point Beach upgrades
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City staff told the Finance and Audit Committee they will seek multiple state grants to fund infrastructure projects that address flooding, sea-level rise and waterfront access.
City staff told the Finance and Audit Committee they will seek multiple state grants to fund infrastructure projects that address flooding, sea-level rise and waterfront access.
John (engineering) described three priority projects. First, staff will apply to the New York State Department of State for a Coastal Rehabilitation and Resilience grant to replace a sewer pump station near the waterfront that engineering lists among the top three pump stations needing replacement because of age, maintenance difficulty and flooding susceptibility. Staff requested authorization to apply for up to $1,300,000—the program would cover up to 90% of project cost with the city responsible for a 10% match.
Second, staff asked to pursue up to $1,000,000 from the Department of State’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program to fund upgrades at Kingston Point Beach’s swimming facilities. The draft resolution states a 10% match of about $111,111, to be met with in-kind donations, force account or bonding if necessary. Staff noted that Julie and the waterfront team are negotiating earlier-awarded grant contracts and continuing design work.
Third, staff requested authorization to apply to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Resilient NY program to replace three undersized, corroded culverts on the Twelfth Street Brook (Chapel Street, Brook Street and South Wall Street). Engineering estimated a total project cost of roughly $2.8 million; with the DEC program paying up to 90% the city’s share would be about $280,000. Staff said the culvert replacements would preserve roadway access during storm events and reduce the risk of roadway overtopping in the neighborhood.
Committee members asked questions about project timelines, public involvement and match sources. Staff said design for culverts could take several months and that construction could take up to two years from design start. The committee authorized the mayor to submit the applications and execute related documents; the resolutions passed without recorded opposition.
