County officials cite DEC mussel concerns as CIP amendment raises project costs

Aug 14, 2025

While amending the 2024 Capital Improvement Program, the Finance Committee heard that DEC environmental concerns about mussels required additional surveys and permitting that delayed the project and increased its cost. The resolution amending the CIP carried unanimously.

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The Broome County Finance Committee approved a resolution amending the 2024 Capital Improvement Program on Aug. 14 after Department of Public Works staff explained that environmental permitting needs had increased the project cost.

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