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Yates County airport hangar project faces $87,858.78 shortfall; reserves could cover gap
Summary
Engineers told the Penn Yan/Yates County Airport Council that bids for a NYSDOT-funded 8-bay hangar came in $87,858.78 over the grant amount; NYSDOT declined an increase and the county could use airport reserves while staff pursue scope reductions and contract credits.
Engineers from C&S informed the Penn Yan/Yates County Airport Council that the lowest construction bid for the 2023 NYSDOT eight-bay hangar came in $87,858.78 above the awarded grant, and NYSDOT denied a request for additional funds.
C&S representative Pat Hzudzenski said some line items could be removed from the project but that those deletions would not close the full gap. The consultant noted that certain contract credits are possible but not guaranteed. The minutes record an estimated annual income to the county of $32,200 once the hangars are fully leased and state that airport reserves exist that could be used to cover the overrun if necessary. Pat Hzudzenski will attend the Public Works meeting on April 6 to discuss the shortfall with the Legislature.
The council did not record a formal motion on funding at this meeting. The minutes show staff and consultants are pursuing: (1) scope reductions, (2) potential contract credits, and (3) discussion with the Legislature about whether reserves or other county funds should be applied. The minutes do not record direct quotes from attendees and do not include a vote tally on any funding decision.
