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County to seek reimbursement after snow-and-ice spending exceeded NYSDOT estimate by $311,000
Summary
Albany County will amend its snow-and-ice agreement with the state after spending $311,000 more than the Department of Transportation's estimate of $1,090,000; the committee authorized a supplemental agreement to recover the additional costs.
Commissioner Raimondo told the committee the county must amend its 2025–2026 snow-and-ice agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation so the county can be reimbursed for costs above the state's estimate.
"This past year, the estimate was 1,090,000. When in fact, we wound up spending, $311,000 more than what their estimate was," Raimondo said. He explained that DOT provides an annual estimate and the supplemental agreement will allow reimbursement of the additional amount the county incurred.
The Clerk read the item authorizing supplemental agreement No. 4 with NYSDOT and an amendment to the county's snow-and-ice agreement. A motion to approve the supplemental agreement was made and seconded; the committee approved the item by voice vote. The transcript does not include a roll-call tally or specify which line items in the DPW budget will be adjusted to reflect the reimbursement.
The supplemental agreement is framed as a reimbursement mechanism rather than a change to county operations; the transcript does not indicate additional policy changes or new funding sources beyond the amended agreement with NYSDOT.
