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Ulster County committee approves $80,000 work order for college-area sidewalk repairs
Summary
The committee approved Resolution 356 to fund an $80,000 sidewalk repair work order with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York for repairs near Vanderland Hall tied to capital project 468; the cost includes a $5,832 authority fee and is split $40,000 state / $40,000 county.
The Ulster County Economic Development, Planning, Education, Employment, Arts and Agriculture Committee on June 30 approved Resolution 356, authorizing an $80,000 work order with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York to repair sidewalks near Vanderland Hall related to capital project 468, the Vanderland Pedestrian Bridge.
Committee discussion noted the total includes a Dormitory Authority fee of $5,832 and, as stated in the resolution, the cost will be split with $40,000 paid by the state and $40,000 paid by Ulster County. Chair Sperry moved the resolution; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
Legislator Peters questioned whether pavement — as proposed in the resolution — is the appropriate material for the repairs and urged that concrete be considered, saying, "I'm not convinced that the cracking of the sidewalk is just as a result of heavy machinery," and suggesting a larger underlying problem may exist. The committee did not record a roll-call vote in the transcript; the resolution was adopted on a voice vote.
The resolution text links the repair to damage that occurred during construction activity in the area. The transcript does not specify a contractor name, a construction timeline for the repairs, or longer-term maintenance responsibilities.
