Port Jervis authorizes MHE Engineering for water filtration plant project, council cites contract 'up to $295,000'

The Port Jervis Common Council voted Feb. 10 to authorize MHE Engineering to provide engineering services connected to a New York State Housing Trust Fund/Community Development Block Grant water filtration plant improvement project.

During the Community Development Agency segment, council members reviewed the resolution and noted the MHE contract is dated Nov. 25, 2024, and discussed a funding/contract figure described in meeting remarks as "up to $295,000." Council members said they had reviewed the paperwork and moved to approve the resolution directing the mayor or designee to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the contract, subject to corporation counsel review.

Council discussion emphasized that the paperwork was in order for approval and that the action would allow surveying and project planning to proceed. No detailed budget breakdown for the $295,000 figure was provided in the meeting transcript; the council characterized the amount as part of the contract authorization during debate.

Next steps recorded in the meeting: corporation counsel review as needed and execution of contract documents so surveying and project work can begin. Project oversight will proceed through the city’s Public Works/Engineering department, which is responsible for reporting updates to the council as work advances.