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Mineola board approves $156,000 in CDBG requests for fire-safety upgrades and signage
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Summary
The board approved Mineola’s 50th-year CDBG requests totaling $156,000: $100,000 requested for a unified fire-alarm upgrade at village hall/community center and $56,000 for streetscape signage and two newly eligible public parking fields; one trustee abstained on the vote.
The Village Board approved Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding requests for Mineola’s 50th-year application, authorizing a $100,000 request to replace and unify the fire alarm system at Village Hall and the community center and a $56,000 request to install streetscape signage and cover improvements at two public parking fields that became eligible under a recent census re-mapping.
Mr. Savino, who presented the application, told the board the village is part of the Nassau County Urban Consortium entitlement and that HUD-designated CDBG funds may be used for public-facility safety upgrades — an exception that applies to fire-protection equipment. Savino said the fire-alarm work would cover hard and soft costs and argued it fits HUD eligibility criteria when tied to occupant safety.
Trustees questioned timing and procurement windows because the village plans to align signage with New York Forward façade and core improvements. Savino said the consortium contract requires project completion within two years, that procurement and planning often consume much of that period, and that amendments can be requested if additional time is needed; he added that bids and concept work are already underway to meet the timeline.
Deputy Mayor Sartori moved to approve the CDBG requests; Trustee Casado seconded. The board approved the request on roll call, with one abstention recorded (Trustee Garba). The board’s approval allows staff to include the two requests in the consortium application administered by Nassau County and to proceed with the procurement steps described.
Why it matters CDBG funds are federal dollars administered through HUD and the county consortium; they can cover eligible community-development activities focused on low-to-moderate-income benefit, blight elimination or urgent community needs. The approved requests aim to improve life-safety systems and to reinforce downtown signage consistent with ongoing New York Forward efforts.
What’s next Staff will submit the consortium application and proceed with procurement and planning to meet the two-year completion requirement; if timelines slip, the village may seek contract amendments or additional funding in future cycles.
