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Staff says Panasonic building likely needs full roof replacement; preliminary estimate ~$150,000

Herkimer County Local Development Corporation · July 28, 2026
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Summary

A staff member told the corporation that contractors estimated roughly $150,000 would be needed to replace the Panasonic building roof, noting removal of existing stone and that replacement (not repair) would be required; no funding plan was offered.

A staff member reported that a contractor review indicated the Panasonic building needs full roof replacement rather than a repair. The speaker said contractors estimated "roughly about a $150,000 to do the replace," explaining that installers would have to remove existing stone and install a new roofing system.

Members discussed potential design options such as adding pitch or trusses to improve runoff and noted historic-tax-credit options had not yet been pursued. The board did not vote on funding; the staff member said they would wait for interest from a party discussing the property before moving forward with tax-credit or sale decisions.