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Mendon authorizes $270,000 sidewalk project with county cost-share
Summary
The Mendon Town Board authorized a $270,000 sidewalk construction project to connect the Lehigh Valley Trail to Route 251 and the hamlet, including a contingency and a county reimbursement arrangement covering up to 50% (capped at $130,000) for eligible elements.
The Mendon Town Board voted to authorize a sidewalk construction project with an anticipated total construction cost of $270,000, including a contingency allowance to avoid construction delays.
Town Engineer and staff described the work as the next leg of a long-planned network connecting the Lehigh Valley Trail to Route 251 and the town hamlet. The project budget includes an approximate $11,600 construction contingency and an initial contractor seating payment that would be covered from the project contingency to prevent scheduling delays. Board members heard that the county reimburses 50% of eligible costs up to a $130,000 cap; the town would cover costs beyond that cap and certain excavation elements are not reimbursable.
Board discussion addressed procurement and scheduling constraints: one contractor was unavailable until fall, while others could begin earlier, and the board authorized proceeding to avoid pushing work into next year. The board also reviewed easements and previous planning steps and agreed to proceed so construction can begin at the earliest reasonable date.
The motion passed by voice vote. The board will oversee contract execution and draw on project contingency for minor unforeseen issues; larger changes will require further board action.
