Committee amends 2025 capital program after arena HVAC work expands scope

Aug 12, 2025

The committee approved an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Program after Arena/Forum and DPW staff explained that initial equipment-replacement estimates grew to include HVAC code upgrades and related system improvements; vote recorded 5-0.

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Broome County officials told the Economic Development, Education & Culture Committee on Aug. 12 that a project in the 2025 Capital Improvement Program requires a broader scope than initially estimated. C. Marion (Arena/Forum) and R. Brown (Department of Public Works) explained that the original estimate was based on replacing certain equipment, but planning and design showed additional work was necessary to bring the HVAC system up to current code and to address related systems.

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