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Yonkers council approves $28.1 million energy package with Honeywell after brief debate
Summary
The Yonkers City Council adopted a $28.1 million capital budget amendment and a SEQRA negative declaration Oct. 7 to proceed with an energy performance contract (EPC) with Honeywell International Inc.; the council voted 6-1 on the ordinance (Councilman Maranti opposed) and 7-0 on the SEQRA declaration.
The Yonkers City Council on Oct. 7 approved a special ordinance to amend the city’s 2025–26 capital budget by $28,100,000 and authorized an energy performance contract (EPC) with Honeywell International Inc., following a brief public debate and two roll-call votes.
Council President Collins Bellamy opened the special meeting and said the package covers energy-efficiency projects across city-owned buildings, including solar panels and new roofs. Bellamy explained the city is not taking a traditional bond but instead will lease equipment over 20 years under the EPC, with Honeywell guaranteeing the projected energy savings or making…
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