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Putnam committee backs $1.5M support to East of Hudson Watershed program, officials say funds from Quick Reserve
Summary
The committee agreed to pre-file a resolution supporting Putnam County’s use of $1.5 million in Water Quality Improvement Program funds for years 11–15 of the East of Hudson stormwater retrofit program; President Richard Williams said the program has secured $15 million from NYC DEP and seeks county and Westchester contributions to continue.
Putnam County’s Physical Services Committee on April 23 voted to pre-file a resolution supporting the county’s use of Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) funds—$1.5 million was cited—to help sustain years 11–15 of the East of Hudson Watershed Corporation’s stormwater retrofit program.
Commissioner Feighery described the proposed county contribution as intended to keep the regional program running. President Richard Williams of the East of Hudson Watershed Corporation told the committee the program manages the most costly portions of the MS4 program for Putnam and neighboring counties; he said the first five-year cycle totaled about $22 million, the second about $20 million, and that the corporation has secured $15 million from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection but still seeks funding from Putnam and Westchester.
Legislator Birmingham asked whether the $1.5 million comes from the county budget; Williams said the funds would come from the county’s Quick Reserve and that no budgetary amendment would be necessary. Committee members recorded support and moved to pre-file the resolution.
What’s next: The committee’s pre-filed resolution signals legislative support; staff indicated no immediate budget amendment is required and will return with any required fiscal documentation.
