DPW asks legislature for $16.8M capital program; net county ask about $10.4M

Apr 9, 2026

Dutchess County Department of Public Works asked the legislature to authorize serial bonds to support a $16.8 million bridge, culvert and highway improvement program, with state offsets and an approximate $10.4 million net county request; staff emphasized increased costs and a focus on culverts and targeted pavement management.

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Commissioner Bob Balkind, Department of Public Works, told the Public Works & Capital Projects Committee the department was seeking a $16,800,000 capital program for bridges, culverts and highway improvements with state offsets that make the net county request roughly $10,400,000. "Basically, we're asking for a $16,800,000 program with state offsets, revenue. We're looking at a 10 point about $10,400,000 net to county request," Balkind said.

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