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City pursues $5 million flood‑mitigation grant; EV charging and other infrastructure updates reported
Summary
City staff said Peekskill will apply for $5,000,000 in targeted flood‑mitigation aid and reported recent EV‑charging station installs and ongoing water‑system projects including hydrant and valve replacements.
City Manager Alexander said the city is preparing an application for up to $5,000,000 in aid to address specific drainage and flood‑prone locations in the city and indicated staff will meet with the grant agency to position the application for success. Alexander also reported EV charging stations installed at Lot F (28 Water) and availability at James Street Garage and Riverfront Green Park; four more stations are planned for K Lot later this summer.
Planning staff noted replacement of 20 hydrants and 10 valves this year to reduce the risk of citywide shutdowns when repairs are needed; the city reported a first reimbursement for that program and ongoing coordination with engineers to put bids out for water‑and‑sewer improvements.
Why it matters: Flood‑mitigation and water‑system investments affect infrastructure resilience and can reduce localized flooding and service interruptions; EV charging expands low‑carbon transportation options.
Next steps: Staff will finalize and submit grant applications, continue planning and bid preparations, and publicize the availability of new charging stations when Con Edison connects power.
