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SUNY Orange master plan: committee approves $3.4 million for phase-one design
Summary
The Education and Economic Development Committee approved proceeding with final design and engineering for phase one of SUNY Orange's Facilities Master Plan at an estimated $3.4 million; the county share of that design cost is $1.7 million and will be matched by the state under a broader $59.9 million phase-one price tag.
The Orange County Education and Economic Development Committee voted March 23 to allow SUNY Orange to proceed with final design and engineering for phase one of its Facilities Master Plan at an estimated cost of $3,400,000. Legislator Michael Essig moved the request and Legislator Virginia Scott seconded; the minutes record "Motion carried. All in favor." The minutes do not include a roll-call tally.
Committee discussion placed the $3.4 million design request in the context of a larger phase-one estimate of $59,900,000 and a phased implementation plan over 10 to 12 years. The motion states that 50% of the total phase-one cost will be provided by Orange County and 50% by the State of New York; for the design portion, the county share is $1,700,000 to be matched by the state. Chairman Sparrow Tobin complimented college and regional partners for coordinated work and urged investment.
Legislator Robert C. Sassi, who later excused himself, described the college as "the Crown Jewel of Orange County," citing rising admissions and bipartisan legislative support despite limited state funding for higher education. Questions from committee members also touched on program growth and timeline; the committee record shows the motion to begin design work must start in the calendar year. Materials presented to the committee are on file with the Clerk of the Legislature.
