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Greenburgh town board reviews draft capital budget, weighs $25 million plan and $1.5 million drainage deferral
Summary
At a June 4 work session the Greenburgh Town Board reviewed a draft capital budget staff characterized as roughly $25 million (with $17 million in long‑term bonding), discussed a $1.5 million drainage item deferred to 2025, and debated narrative formatting and public‑hearing timing.
The Greenburgh Town Board on June 4 reviewed a draft capital budget that staff said currently lists about $25 million in proposed capital spending, with approximately $17 million planned as long‑term bonding.
Town staff described the draft layout — by asset classification, useful life and funding source — and said most of the town’s proposed projects would be bonded rather than paid from current revenue. Staff said she had produced amortization schedules showing level annual debt service of about $1,245,000 per year over 20 years to illustrate the projected burden.
Why it matters: the board must balance near‑term needs, aging infrastructure and the town’s capacity to execute projects. Members flagged a $1.5 million drainage package that staff and the supervisor recommended deferring to 2025 because departmental capacity and timing would likely prevent completion this year.
Staff member summarized the packet for the board: “I took all of the presentations and put them together by asset classification…you’ll see the proposed funding is a list of whether it’s bonded, other financing or grants.” The Chair and other members discussed efforts to pare the original wish list (about $37.5 million) down to a feasible proposed figure, noting cuts and deferrals already incorporated.
Board members and staff also discussed the presentation format. Staff proposed adding a narrative column explaining which funds are already allocated and what will be spent in the current calendar year; members generally supported a combined packet that keeps the audit‑ready spreadsheet while providing a more readable narrative for the public.
The board and staff agreed to finalize the packet on a short timetable so the town can schedule a public hearing; members discussed potential dates and agreed to aim for a schedule that gives residents roughly 10–14 days to review materials once published.
What happens next: staff will add the narrative descriptions, date the revised packet, and return the amended budget to the board ahead of the public‑hearing scheduling. No formal vote on the budget occurred at the work session.
Sources: staff presentation and board discussion at the June 4 Greenburgh Town Board work session.
