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Menands approves revised EV charging contract with grant offset
Summary
After a grant reduced the village’s share to under $5,000, the board approved a revised contract for EV charging stations that includes additional prevailing‑wage labor costs; the board voted by voice 'Aye' on the motion.
The Menands Village Board approved revised contract terms for planned EV charging stations after grant funding limited the village’s share to under $5,000.
Board members said a grant will cover most installation costs and that the village’s remaining expense is expected to be less than $5,000. Speaker 3 summarized prior technical issues and a vendor cost adjustment; Speaker 5 moved to accept the updated estimate that includes prevailing‑wage labor. "You motion to accept the revised, cost estimation for the charging stations ... to include the additional cost for the for labor of the prevailing wage," a board member said when introducing the motion.
The board called for those in favor and members responded "Aye," approving the revised cost estimate by voice vote in the meeting excerpt. Staff were authorized to finalize the contract consistent with the grant terms and prevailing‑wage adjustments.
Next steps: staff will execute the revised contract, track grant reimbursement, and report installation timelines to the board.
