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Port Jervis council approves $3 million stormwater grant submission, STOP‑DWI funds and other intergovernmental agreements
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Summary
The council approved a $3 million application for state stormwater resiliency funding targeting Owen and Barcelo streets and voted to accept Orange County STOP‑DWI enforcement funds; it also authorized a STRIVE MOU for domestic violence response and approved a humane society service contract.
The Port Jervis Common Council on March 23 approved several funding and intergovernmental measures, including a resolution to submit a New York State resilient investments grant application seeking up to $3,000,000 to address stormwater and flooding on Owen Street and Barcelo Street.
A council member summarized the grant application, saying the project targets undersized drainage that causes frequent residential and street flooding in those neighborhoods. The mayor emphasized the local need: he described Barcelo Street as historically flood‑prone and said heavy rain events can inundate parts of the street, which the grant would aim to address.
The council also approved acceptance of Orange County STOP‑DWI enforcement funds for the 2026 program year (an initial $5,000 payment was noted), and authorized the mayor to execute intermunicipal agreements related to the program. Separately, the body authorized a memorandum of understanding with Orange County to participate in the STRIVE program, a state initiative providing training, personnel and grant support for domestic violence investigation and coordination among partner agencies.
Councilors approved a contract allowing the mayor or designee to sign a humane society services agreement; officials said final changes had been completed and departments have signed off. Council additionally approved a series of community assembly permits and seasonal events with standard departmental approvals.
The council passed the grant resolution and related measures by voice vote. If the stormwater grant exceeds the $3,000,000 cap, council said the city would be responsible for amounts above the grant; engineers and the city's CDA staff led grant preparation and will provide further public updates if the award is successful.
Next steps: submission of the state grant application (deadline noted in resolution) and follow‑up engineering and public outreach if funding is awarded.
