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IDA moves forward on Skyler water tower NRBC application and reports Skyler sewer kickoff
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Summary
The board approved moving forward with a Northern Border Regional Commission application for a proposed Skyler water tower (initial $1 million request) and heard that a Skyler sewer project kickoff has occurred with roughly $22 million in potential project scope under discussion.
The Herkimer County IDA discussed two Skyler-area infrastructure items: an NRBC application for a proposed water tower and the kickoff of a Skyler sewer project.
Speaker 5 told the board the agency had applied to the Northern Border Regional Commission for $1,000,000 toward the Skyler Water Tower. The application was temporarily removed from the system and staff were asked to withdraw; staff said they hope to secure a similar or improved recommendation in the next round. The Chair asked for questions and the board approved proceeding by voice vote.
Separately, speaker 5 said a Skyler sewer project had held a kickoff meeting and that back-of-envelope estimates for the project’s scope approach $22 million, though multiple funding sources would be required. Staff said property at the park entrance and other local assets are being evaluated for possible redevelopment, and that unsold properties would be returned to towns.
No final awards were announced at the meeting; staff will continue outreach with municipal partners and potential funders.
