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Town of Ithaca
Public Works Committee
June 17, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Minutes
Present: Rod Howe, Joe Slater, Judy Drake, Mike Beach, Dave O’Shea, Hilary Swartwood,
Imogen Dietz (intern), Emily Rodgers, Marty Moseley, Joe Talbut, Travis Mills, Mike Smith, CJ
Randall, Rich DePaolo, Bernie Morse, Ben Weber, Tony Inman, Sam Martinez, Becca Wright,
Becky Jordan. Absent: Rob Rosen
Approval of Minutes:
Approval of March 18, 2025 minutes was tabled.
Member Comments/Concerns
2. Consider Modifications to Agenda Member Comments/Concerns
a. Consider Modifications to Agenda – None
3. Proposed 2026 Fleet Replacement
Mr. Slater switched it up a little bit to get more staff input. Staff were asked for interest in the
equipment committee. Sammy and Tony were nominated by colleagues to offer input in the
process. We have over 100 pieces of equipment that we review for usage, downtime, efficiency,
practicality, useful life, and more. Auction revenues in the last few years range from $125k-
$300k. Always cognizant of the green fleet policy and electrification options. (Attachment 1)
We have two Gradalls due to one being replaced through a lemon law, Kubota for sidewalk snow
removal is difficult to get parts for, getting rid of 1 of 3 leaf vacs for a self-contained leaf vac for
efficiency especially when we need to pull a 10-wheeler to outfit for snow removal operations.
The self-contained leaf vac can also clean ditches with a boom. Projected auction prices are
being sought after. Useful life figures come from OGS. We typically push them out a little bit.
Also on the list is a new engineering vehicle where we can reduce some greenhouse gases.
Mr. O’Shea stated Engineering practices a useful life of 10 years. Fully electric/hybrid is a
concern for battery life as we don’t know what limited use in cold temperatures would do to the
battery life. What will the resale value be? We don’t have any experience to go on. We’re
proposing an F150 hybrid model due to unknowns and driving habits. Both are about the same
price. All electric may have more incentives so could ultimately take more off price. A charger is
being installed at PWF in the next couple of weeks. Batteries come with factory warranty with
possible options to purchase extended. The committee was ok with pursuing the hybrid in lieu of
the all-electric option. Mr. Slater continued that the Tractor trailer lowboy is starting to see wear
and tear, has functionality problems, and some new drivers are not familiar with manual
transmission. We would look at automatic. Will auction and not replace the Flo Boy as it is not
used enough. Volvo and Cat have electric excavator options in very small or very large only. The
smaller options won’t be able to do what our current one does at a much lower weight class, and
we have heard from other municipalities that the electric options don’t hold a charge through
morning. Tractor truck green fleet options are about 3x price. This schedule is still a work in
progress.
Mr. Howe asked if anything from the Cornell student study stuck in the back of heads during this
process?
Mr. Slater replied that the undercoating to stretch lifespan. Company came on site. We are
meeting with Enterprise fleet for more analysis and information.
4. Proposed 2026 Capital Improvement
Mr. O’Shea stated this is still a work in progress with the goal of refining numbers, simplifying
and making it easier to navigate. Land acquisitions may be included in future years, which is
different from the past. (Attachment 2)
Town Facilities: There may be some incentives on some projects such as PWF lighting.
Estimate for security fence is outdated and includes enclosure of main buildings as well as an
automated access control system for a gate. There was a homeland security grant that never came
to fruition. Numbers are starting to stabilize. Everything we’ve used for estimates in the past is
now outdated.
Roads, Bridges, and Storm Conveyance: When it comes to bridges, we need to review
agreements to determine responsibility and cost.
Sidewalk and Walkways: New construction walkways, sidewalks, and parks go through the
planning department. Renwick Brook is a pedestrian crossing of pavement over plywood and is
failing. We are planning to replace it with a concrete precast for a longer useful life with
hopefully no future replacement costs besides railings. Forest Home Improvements Study/Design
is to review the 2007 traffic calming plan as well as area traffic changes since. Met with FH
improvement association. Planning is seeking a Park Foundation grant to offset cost.
The Rt 96 project from the town line to up by hospital is implementation of the feasibility study
that planning did several years ago. Maple Avenue’s existing 5-6’ walkway is in bad shape.
Looking to widen to 8’ to support our plowing equipment, add drainage and streetlighting all the
way to Pine Tree Rd. Winthrop Drive sidewalk has been on our list for a while. There is
community urge for this sidewalk to continue from Burleigh up to connect to Dewitt Middle
School. We are awaiting the finalization of Safe Streets for All to open up funding sources.
Parks, Trails, Open Space: Iacovelli wooden playground just applied for a grant of $664k
which does not include ADA parking due to the crossing of City Land and has 10% match. The
ADA parking will be an additional expense.
Potable Water: Most of this list is on prior CIP. Wildflower is the location of a lot of water
breaks. Sapsucker tank is undersized so adding a backup generator allows us to push water to
Christopher Circle in an emergency situation. Hungerford pump station upgrades. Pine Tree Rd
water main upgrade and tank improvements. There is a restriction on Pine Tree Rd between
Honness Lane and Cornells old pig farm that needs an increase in size. Pine Tree Rd tank is one
of three steel tanks left in the Town and is showing its age, so options need to be reviewed.
Valleyview booster station is to install a pressure booster station at the top of Elm Street to better
support/serve Valleyview neighborhood and give us more units out of our west hill tank.
Trumansburg tank replaced in 2018-20 did not replace original 1930’s line going to 96. Replace
or upsize the line. Main and valving work so we can send water two ways around the hospital so
in the event of an emergency the hospital can stay in service. Troy and Coddington pump
stations were installed in the 70’s with the original electrical equipment still in service. We’re
planning ahead to avoid getting caught in an emergency as it becomes difficult to replace parts.
Town Sanitary Sewer: Linderman Creek is more of a maintenance project. There is a sag in a
pipe that could potentially lead to clogging. Mitchell Street section of sewer main is undersized
based on current flows.
Sanitary Sewer Jointly Owned: Mr. Slater and Mr. O’Shea will be attending a meeting later
next week with the city to talk primarily about interceptors. They have 3-4 projects that were
approved in prior years that have not been constructed. We would like to see what their plan is.
Discussion
Mr. Depoalo asked for information on the justification of security fence at PWF. Mr. Slater
discussed concerns stemming from covid era and to keep public from entering the facility outside
business hours. We do have surveillance now, which is helpful.
5. NYSDOT Shared Services Agreement (1 year contract)
Mr. Slater stated we currently have one shared services agreement with the county. Allows the
DPW to keep track of hours and personnel. With interest from staff in reducing salt usage we
have decided we want to play around with liquid brines. NYSDOT gets salt brine and are willing
to help us test it out this winter through a shared services agreement. Mr. Howe expressed
support for a 1-year contract. We want to experiment before buying new equipment and can do
so through shared services agreement.
6. Public Works Facility Open House
Extending invitation to IFD and TCSD to expand community services and equipment for further
community engagement. September 13th suggested by Rod. Joe and Joe concurred.
Mr. Howe and some state representatives attended a Lakeview Cemetery meeting yesterday.
They are looking for sonar equipment to find some exact burial location(s) as well as funds to
work on the mausoleum and fence or wall repair.
7. Project Updates
a. Streetlights
Mr. Slater reported that a contractor for NYPA is on site swapping out the wire mesh network
nodes for the streetlights to stand alone cellular nodes. We will be getting training through
Philips Signify’s asset management program. Hopeful for node swap out completion next week.
b. PWF MEP -
This project is about one month out from being complete. Overall, coming in under approved
amount.
c. TH Court Clerks/Mezzanine
Working with consultants to redo bid docs and hopefully back on street in a couple of weeks.
d. Town Hall Weatherization
Starting the CFA Grant Application. Engagement with TY Linn for a couple items. Once they
get back with pricing an approved contract amendment will be made.
e. Site Design Manual
Mr. O’Shea is working with Sam Harris, Engineering and Nick Quilty-Koval, Planning to finish
up with B&L. Hoping this comes together by the fall so we can amend our laws and initiate it
with the subdivision law.
f. Paving Updates
Mr. Slater reported a combination of mill & fill and cold in place recycling road work done in
the west hill area including Woodgate Ln, Longview Dr, Vera Cir, & Max’s Dr. Top course
asphalt going in Thursday. Scheduled to mill and pave Forest Home Dr and Judd Falls Rd the
week of July 14th. As always construction, by nature, is weather permitting.
g. Babcock Preserve
Drawings finished up with EDR. DPW to dig some test holes for stormwater practices. The
bidding should be end next month.
h. King Road West Box Culvert
Finishing up to get out to bid before next PW Committee meeting.
i. Townline Road Bridge
Waiting for DOT to approve preliminary design to move on to the next steps. No comments
received during public comment period which is now closed.
j. Sanitary Sewer Rehab
Found 5-6 items with defect that the contractor corrected. Should be closed out next couple
weeks.
k. Inlet Valley
Received permit approvals from DOT and US Army Corps of Engineers. Awaiting DEC wetland
permit approval so we can move forward in the next month for a project start of early next year.
Adjourn 10:23 a.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Submitted by,
Becky Jordan
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Equipment to be Auctioned / Traded & Replaced
Useful Life
Original Purchase
Price
Year
Purchased
Replacement Cost
(Budgeted)
Age of
Equipment
Since
Purchased
New
Annual Repair
Costs (2025)
Lifetime Total
Repair Costs
(Parts and Labor)
Projected Auction
Price / Trade
Mileage /
Hours
Green Fleet
Options
20 2020 Ford F350 4 x 4 Supercab w/ plow 6 47,287.81$ 2020 70,000.00$ 5 $1,630.99 $13,789.00 18,000.00$ 110,093 no
67 2015 Ford F350 4x2 Crew Cab 10 31,849.30$ 2017 85,000.00$ 10 1,466.38$ $14,123.00 25,000.00$ 97,667 no
34 2018 Caterpillar Mini-Excavator 308E2 CR 7 119,712.00$ 2019 142,000.00$ 6 179.90$ $1,682.00 60,000.00$ 834 yes
36 2020 Kubota Tractor w/ attachments 5 40,908.66$ 2020 65,000.00$ 5 645.46$ $3,458.00 30,000.00$ 410 yes
45 2012 ODB Leaf Vacuum 15 21,970.00$ 2012 180,000.00$ 13 184.17$ $594.00 13,000.00$ 226 no
25 2014 Ford F-150 XLT Supercab 4x4 (Engineering)10 29,448.50$ 2014 75,000.00$ 11 156.61$ $7,100.00 14,000.00$ 41,957 yes
5 2014 International Tractor Truck 15 121,457.00$ 2013 210,000.00$ 11 690.38$ $24,195.00 28,000.00$ 62,955 yes
T10 2014 Globe Trailer-LowBoy (Trailer for #5)15 58,820.00$ 2013 93,000.00$ 11 -$ $12,587.00 25,000.00$ NA no
Total Projected Auction Income 213,000.00$
New Equipment to be Added to the Fleet
xx xxxxxxx
920,000.00$
Equipment to be Auctioned / Traded & Not Replaced
T4 Trout River Flo Boy Trailer (use w/ Truck #5)15 98,633.00$ 53.38$ $3,368.00 60,000.00$
49 2017 Gradall -XL3100 15 318,581.84$ 684.29$ $6,305.67 30,000.00$
90,000.00$
303,000.00$
920,000.00$
303,000.00$
617,000.00$
Estimated Projected Auction Income
Total Estimated Cost Including Items Sold
Total Auction Income
Town of Ithaca - Proposed Fleet Replacement Schedule 2026
Total New Equipment
Total Projected Auction Income
Total New/Replaced Equipment
TOWN OF ITHACA
Capital Improvements Plan
2026-2030
06/13/2025
Revision___, X/X/2025
PREPARED BY:
TOWN OF ITHACA
ENGINEERING
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP)
Background
The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a planning and budgeting tool that provides information about the
Town’s infrastructure needs over a five-year time frame. The plan is reviewed annually for need, cost, and
priority. The plan is then incorporated into the annual Town budget. The Engineering Department is
responsible for administering and shepherding the CIP through the review and approval process.
Generally, capital improvements are defined as physical assets, constructed or purchased, that have a useful
life of ten years or longer and a cost of $50,000 or more. Equipment and vehicles that are purchased are
reviewed and approved separately under the Fleet Management Program.
The accuracy of the proposed project cost estimates in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) varies.
Estimates for projects scheduled to begin in the upcoming year tend to be more precise, while those planned
for later years are generally less accurate. This is often because long-term projects have not yet undergone
detailed technical review or analysis. In many cases, the complexity of these projects may require the
involvement of professional consultants, especially when the scope exceeds the technical expertise of Town
staff. Additionally, some projects depend on the completion of earlier phases, which adds further uncertainty
to their cost estimates.
Process
The CIP process typically begins during the first 6 months of the year when town departments make requests
or recommendations for future projects to the Engineering Department. Once a consensus has been reached
between staff, the project is then incorporated into the draft CIP.
The Engineering Department, in conjunction with the Public Works Department and Planning Department,
creates project descriptions, cost estimates, and tentatively places the projects on the CIP. Public utility,
facilities, and maintenance related projects are reviewed at the Public Works Committee, while proposed
walkways, sidewalks, parks, and other recreational type facilities are generally reviewed by the Planning
Committee.
Based on the committee's recommendations, the CIP is further amended before it is sent to the Budget
Committee where members will review and discuss the impact on the Town budget. The Budget Committee
considers different funding scenarios for each project, including the use of fund balance, possible grant
opportunities, and long-term financing (bonding). This is done to understand the potential implications on
the tax levy and benefit rates. Once a funding mechanism has been determined, the CIP is then included in
the Tentative annual budget.
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The Budget Committee may request projects to be reviewed and modified based on implications to the tax
levy and benefit rates. If this occurs, the CIP will be reviewed, and revised if possible, to alleviate the
implications identified by the Budget Committee. If time allows within the Town budget approval process,
the Public Works Committee and Planning Committee will be updated on the Budget Committee comments
and concerns and will be presented with a revised CIP if applicable. If time does not allow for these
committee meetings to occur prior to budget adoption, the updates and revisions will be addressed at a
Town Board meeting. If consensus between the Planning Committee, Public Works Committee, and Budget
Committee cannot be met, the matter will be discussed and ultimately decided by the Town Board.
Once the budget is presented to the Town Board, additional modifications may be requested. These
modifications may require further review by the committees mentioned above to determine the impact
before final adoption of the town budget - at which point the CIP is deemed complete for the year.
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Date:
Cash
Capital Grant Bond Total
A 1.6 $1,200,000
A 2.6 $25,000 $1,550,000 $450,000 $0 $2,000,000
A 3.6 $250,000 $0 $0 $250,000
A 4.6 $1,500,000
A 5.6 $200,000
A 6.6 $350,000
A 7.6 $200,000
A 8.6 $1,750,000
$1,800,000 $450,000 $0 $2,250,000 $1,500,000 $550,000 $200,000 $1,750,000
Cash
Capital Grant Bond Total
DB 1.$2,177,680
DB 2.$200,000
DB 3.7 $1,375,000 $1,375,000
DB 4.7 $680,000 $0 $0 $680,000 $800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $800,000
DB 5.7 $50,000 $800,000 $800,000 $800,000
DB 6.7 TBD
$2,055,000 $0 $0 $2,055,000 $850,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000
Cash
Capital Grant Bond Total
A 1.8 In House
A 2.8 $125,000 $0 $0 $125,000
A 3.8 $100,000 $75,000 $0 $175,000
A 4.8 $3,850,000
A 5.8 $1,500,000
A 6.8
$225,000 $75,000 $0 $300,000 $3,850,000 $1,500,000 $0 $0
Renwick Brook @ Texas Ln Ped Crossing Replacement
2025
2026
2027 2028 2029 2030FundSidewalks and Walkways Page
Number
Maple Ave Walkway Improvements
2027 2028 2029
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
2026-2030
2030
Townline Bridge (Bridge NY for TC)
Page
Number
Rt 96 Grant Submission
Forest Home Improvements Study/Design
Rt 96 Sidewalk
Winthrop Dr Sidewalk
2029 20302025
Town Hall Mezzanine Clerk Project
Town Hall Weatherization
PWF Light Upgrades to LED
Town Facilities Page
Number
2026
2027 2028
Revision Date:6/13/2025
TH HVAC Upgrades or Alternative Implementation
Fund
Asset Type
PWF Security Fence (Design and Grant 2027, Install 2028)
PWF Electric Upgrade
TH HVAC Evaluation and Alternative Feasibility Study
TH Masonry Repair Evaluation, Design, Repair
FH Bridge(s) Assessment
FH Bridge(s) Maintenance
2026
Total:
Total:
Total:
Fund Roads, Bridges, and Storm Conveyance 2025
Lower Stone Quarry Feasibility Study/Acquisitions/Design
Lower Stone Quarry Construction
Road Asphalt Replacement and Rehabilitation
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Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
2026-2030
Revision Date:6/13/2025
Cash
Capital Grant Bond Total
A 1.8
A 2.8 $30,000 $0 $0 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000
A 3.8 $50,000
$30,000 $0 $0 $30,000 $80,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000
Cash
Capital Grant Bond Total
F 1.1,122,400
F 2.9 $500,000 $0 $0 $500,000
F 3.9 $0 $175,000
F 4.9 $1,350,000
F 5.9 $0 $550,000
F 6.9 $0 $600,000
F
7.
9
$0 $350,000
$500,000 $0 $0 $500,000 $1,525,000 $550,000 $600,000 $350,000
Coddington Rd Parking Construction
Parks-Trails-Open Space
Troy and Coddington Motor Drivers Replacement
2027 2028 2029
Fund
Tburg Tank Main Replacement/Rehab and Hospital
Redundancy
Pine Tree Tank Rehab and Pinetree WM Upgrade;
Hungerford PS Upgrade
Valleyview Booster PS
2030
Iacovelli Playground and Parking Area
Trail Overlay
2030
Stone Quarry Rd; Commonland; Winners Circ
Wildflower Replacement
Backup Generator Chris Circ
Page
Number 2025
2026
2027 2028 2029
Page
Number 2025
2026
Total:
Total:
Fund Potable Water
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Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
2026-2030
Revision Date:6/13/2025
Cash
Capital Grant Bond Total
G 1.Budget 2024
G 2.10 $300,000 $0 $0 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000
G 3.10 $60,000 $60,000
G 4.10 $0 $1,200,000
$360,000 $0 $0 $360,000 $1,500,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000
Cash
Capital Grant Bond Total
G 1.TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
G 2.TBD
3.
4.
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
A $2,580,000 $5,430,000 $2,080,000 $230,000 $1,780,000
B $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
DA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
DB $2,055,000 $850,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000
F $500,000 $1,525,000 $550,000 $600,000 $350,000
G $360,000 $1,500,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000
2027 2028 2029 2030
2026
2027
Page
Number
2028 2029 2030
2026
Mitchell St Sewer Upgrades
Page
Number 2025
IAWWTF CIP
Inlet Valley Improvements
Fund Sanitary Sewer Jointly Owned 2025
Total:
Fund Totals Inclusive of Grant Funding
Cherry St PS
Total:
Fund Town Sanitary Sewer
Sewer Lining/MH Rehab
Linderman Creek Rt 79 Crossing Repair
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Project Descriptions
Town Facilities
Town Hall Weatherization Construction (2026)
This project is the continuation of a multi-year endeavor. The intent of this project is to
Weatherize the Town Hall Facility, excluding the leased Post Office area. This project
includes insulating the exterior walls, replacing single pane glass with insulated glass
within the historic windows, replacing exterior doors, air sealing, replacement of lighting
fixtures with LED fixtures, installation of lighting controls, and other associated items.
PWF Light Upgrade to LED & Site Lighting (2026)
This project is the replacement and upgrade of the remaining interior lights at the PWF and
installation of exterior lights near the parking areas.
PWF Security Fence (2027)
This project is the installation of a security fence, motorized gate, and access control system
for the gate at the facility.
PWF Electric Upgrade (2028)
This project entails upgrading and/or adding an additional electric service to the building.
Work within the building may include modifying existing breaker panels to redistribute
circuits to different panels so only some circuits have generator back up and others would
not.
TH Masonry Repair Evaluation, Design, Repair (2028)
This project would review the deterioration of the exterior of the Town Hall Facility, design
repairs/remediation, and perform the repairs/remediation.
TH HVAC Evaluation and Alternative Feasibility Study (2029)
This project would review the condition of the existing HVAC and associated systems at
Town Hall, review the loading, and determine if/what alternative heating systems would
be feasible.
TH HVAC Upgrades or Alternative Implementation (2030)
This project would construct the items identified within the prior year study.
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Roads, Bridges, and Storm Conveyance
Lower Stone Quarry Construction (2026)
This project is the construction of the prior year study. This will be a multi-year project.
The objective of this project is to improve drainage, sight lines, crash zones, and potential
multimodal integration on the lower portion of Stone Quarry Rd within the Town.
Road Asphalt Replacement and Rehabilitation (2026)
This project is the removal, rehabilitation, and/or placement of asphalt materials on Town
roads. This includes but is not limited to new asphalt layers, mill and fill overlays, new
construction, recycling, and other technologies that have a useful life 10 years or greater.
The following roads will be improved:
• Penny Lane
• Winners Circle
• Lois Lane
• Stone Quarry Road – approximately from house #353 South to the
intersection of King Road West
FH Bridge(s) Assessment (2027)
This project is hiring a bridge engineer to review the condition, identify deficiencies, and
create construction documents for the repair and maintenance for the Forest Home
Bridge(s).
FH Bridge(s) Maintenance (2028)
This project is the repair and maintenance of the Forest Home Bridge(s). A bridge engineer
will be hired in 2026 to review the condition, identify deficiencies, and create construction
documents.
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Sidewalks and Walkways
Rt 96 Grant (2026)
This project is the submission of a grant application for the design and construction of a
sidewalk from near the city/town line to Harris B Dates Dr.
Renwick Brook @ Texas Ln Ped Crossing Replacement (2026)
This project is the replacement of the trail bridge over Renwick Brook with a precast
structure.
Forest Home Improvements Study/Design (2026)
This project is to retain active transportation planning and engineering services, community
outreach support services (including community and stakeholder engagement), and agency
strategic guidance for the Forest Home neighborhood.
Rt 96 Sidewalk (2027)
This project is for the design and construction of a sidewalk from near the town/city line
to Harris B Dates Dr.
Maple Ave Walkway Improvements
This project includes the replacement of the existing walkway from the mid-block crossing
to Pine Tree Rd. The walkway will be widened, relocated, and lighting added.
Winthrop Dr Sidewalk (TBD)
This project is for the construction of a sidewalk along Winthrop Dr. from Brandywine Dr
to the mid-block crossing to Dewitt Middle School.
Parks-Trails-Open Space
Iacovelli Playground and Parking Area (2026)
This project involves the design and construction of a replacement playground and playing
courts. The proposed playground would be an inclusive playground. The project also will
include the addition of ADA complaint parking spaces and a small amount of trail
modifications.
Trail Overlay (2026)
This project is the renewal and/or replacement of existing trail surfaces.
Coddington Rd Parking Construction (2027)
This project is the construction of a new parking lot on an existing City of Ithaca owned
fill area on Coddington Road. The project would also include a trail connection to the
existing South Hill Rec Way. This project will need an easement from the City of Ithaca.
There is the potential to apply for funding for portions of the project.
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Town Potable Water Projects
Wildflower Replacement (2026)
The Wildflower neighborhood in the East Hill area of the Town has experienced a high
number of water main breaks. This project replaces approximately 1,100 linear feet of 8-
inch ductile iron water main, fire hydrants, fittings, and appurtenances.
Christopher Circle Emergency Backup Generator (2027)
This project involves the installation of an emergency backup generator at the
Christopher Circle Pump Station. This pump station provides water to the Sapsucker
Woods Tank, which does not currently meet the Town minimum storage requirements.
The project would consist of a generator, automatic transfer switch, and a new natural gas
service.
Pine Tree Tank Rehabilitation and Watermain Upgrade; Hungerford Pump Station
Upgrade (2027)
This project involves the replacement and upsizing of approximately 1,100 linear feet of
water main along Pine Tree Road, along with either rehabilitation, replacement, or
demolition of the existing Pine Tree Tank. An additional 600 linear feet of new water
main along Park Lane as well as a Pressure Reducing Valve Vault to supplement the Pine
Tree/Ellis Hollow tank zone during high flow scenarios may be required.
Valleyview Booster Pump Station (2028)
This project involves the installation of a water booster pump station for the Valley View
neighborhood on West Hill to help supplement water pressure. The current pressure at the
top of the system on Valley View Road is below the required minimum of 35 psi. This
would also allow additional fluctuation of the West Hill Tank and possibly increase the
available dwelling unit capacity within the tank.
Trumansburg Tank Main Replacement/Rehabilitation and Hospital Redundancy
(2029)
This project involves the replacement/rehabilitation of the water main from the
Trumansburg Rd Tank down to the water main tee at Trumansburg Rd, which was
installed circa 1930s. The project would also include work to reconfigure portions of the
system to allow bi-direction flow routes to Cayuga Medical Center.
Troy and Coddington Road Pump Station Motor Driver Replacement (2030)
This project involves the replacement of the motor drivers and control panels for the
Coddington and Troy Road Water Pump Stations. These motor drivers were installed in
the late 1970’s with the original pump stations. Parts availability is becoming difficult
which jeopardizes operation and reliability.
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Town Sanitary Sewer Projects
Sewer Lining/MH Rehab (Annually)
This project is part of the Town efforts to combat inflow and infiltration within the Town
of Ithaca sanitary sewer system. The work being performed depends on the specific project
but generally includes lining and/or grout injection of sewer mains as well as manhole
sealing and relining.
Linderman Creek Rt 79 Crossing Repair (2026)
This project is to correct an ongoing maintenance issue. There is a substantial sag in the
pipe that is causing excessive grease buildup in the sewer main and blockages in certain
cases. This project will remove the existing sewer main in this location and install a new
main using the proper pipe supports to prevent sagging in the future.
Mitchell St Sewer Upgrades (2027)
There are portions of the Mitchell St sanitary sewer shed that are currently at or over their
design capacity. The intent of this project is to increase various pipe diameters within the
Mitchell St sewer system to accommodate existing and future sanitary sewer flows.
Sanitary Sewer Jointly Owned
IAWWTF CIP (2026)
This project is an IAWWTF project administered by the City of Ithaca. The project is to
create a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and to seek funding assistance to perform further
design and implementation of the CIP.
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