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Orange County Legislature approves year‑end bond and appropriation package, including $5 million arboretum bond and sewer plant expansion
Summary
On Dec. 19, 2024, the Orange County Legislature approved a slate of year‑end resolutions including a $5,000,000 bond for the Arboretum Event Center, a $4,500,000 appropriation for a Neuburg garage replacement, expansion plans to increase the Harriman wastewater plant from 6 mgd to 9 mgd, and several grants and administrative measures; most roll-call votes were 19–0.
The Orange County Legislature on Thursday approved a package of year‑end resolutions that included a $5 million bond authorization for an Arboretum Event Center, funding for a Neuburg garage replacement, and steps toward expanding the Harriman wastewater treatment plant.
Legislators assumed lead‑agency status under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and classified the Arboretum Event Center project in Hamptonburgh as an unlisted action, determining it will not have significant adverse environmental impacts. The body then approved a bond resolution that the legislature estimated at $5,000,000 to finance the project; the roll calls on the arboretum measures recorded 19 ayes.
"I think this is a fantastic opportunity for the County to showcase the arboretum," said Legislator Sasse during discussion, calling the project consistent with county park planning and the creation of a parks coordinator position.
A separate package authorized construction of a…
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