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Town Board introduces bond measure to finance Alexandria Sportsplex renovations, schedules April 15 hearing
Summary
The Town Board introduced a binding bond resolution to finance additions and reconstruction of the Alexandria Sportsplex and set a public hearing for April 15 at 6 p.m.; the board read environmental and financing provisions and voted to place the measure on the agenda.
The Town Board of Alexandria introduced a bonding resolution to fund additions and reconstruction of the Town of Alexandria Sportsplex building and set a public hearing for April 15 at 6:00 p.m.
The board’s presiding official read the resolution aloud, citing work that would include a new entrance, renovation of the lobby, bathrooms and locker rooms, site utilities and acquisition of furnishings and equipment. The reading stated an aggregate principal amount "not to exceed $6,750" as authorized in the document as presented. The Chair said the State Environmental Quality Review Act process had produced a negative declaration, indicating the lead agency determined the proposal would not result in significant adverse environmental impacts.
"So, discussion to introduce a bonding resolution for the Sportswitch project," the Chair said while introducing the resolution. Members moved and seconded the motion to set the public hearing; the Chair then called a roll-call vote and multiple members voted in favor.
The resolution text as read delegates authority to the Town Supervisor and Chief Financial Officer to finalize the terms of any bonds or bond anticipation notes and authorizes the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk or Deputy Clerk to sign documents and affix the seal. The document also notes the resolution would be published as required by the local finance law and is subject to a permissive referendum under Section 35 of the local finance law.
The Chair told residents that materials on finances, costs and tax impacts would be available at the public hearing and encouraged public attendance and questions. The board also discussed the project's long history, saying this is the fourth time in 22 years plans have been prepared or updated.
Next steps: the board will hold the public hearing April 15 at 6:00 p.m. and proceed with the bond process per local finance law and the delegated authority if the resolution advances.
