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Depew board approves Warner Road culvert project, commits $749,000; seeks Bridge New York reimbursement
Summary
The Village of Depew approved a resolution to advance replacement of the Warner Road culvert under a Bridge New York grant, appropriating $749,000 from fund balance while expecting full reimbursement through the state program.
The Village of Depew Board of Trustees voted Jan. 27 to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement advancing replacement of the Warner Road culvert (Bridge New York project 5765.53) and to appropriate $749,000 from the village fund balance for the work while seeking reimbursement from Bridge New York.
The trustees approved a resolution stating the village will design, let and administer all project phases and that qualified costs are eligible for reimbursement under Bridge New York at a 100% reimbursement ratio, with 0% non-Bridge New York funds expected. The board also agreed the village will be responsible for all project costs, including any amounts that exceed Bridge New York reimbursement.
The resolution appropriated $749,000 from fund balance to cover the village's participation in the project phase and set timelines: construction to begin no later than 24 months after award and the construction phase to be completed within 30 months. The board authorized the mayor to execute required certifications and reimbursement requests with New York State Department of Transportation for state aid and Bridge New York funding.
During the discussion trustees and staff clarified that the culvert is a village responsibility (bridges are handled by the town) and corrected the project street name in the resolution to Warner Road. The board noted the project replaces a culvert over a tributary to Skagaquita Creek.
The resolution passed on a roll-call vote with all members present voting yes.
What the board approved is an administrative commitment: the village will pay upfront and seek reimbursement from Bridge New York. The village also agreed to maintain the completed work and to appropriate additional funds if costs exceed the appropriation.
The board recorded the vote and instructed staff and the mayor to complete required state paperwork so the village can advance design and construction steps.
Ending: The decision lets Depew begin design and procurement while relying on Bridge New York funds to cover qualified costs; residents will have future opportunities to review construction schedules and traffic procedures as work proceeds.
