HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2025-072 Approval to apply for a grant Town Hall Weatherization ProjectMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
July 14, 2025
TB Resolution 2025 - 072: Authorization to Apply for Funding through the 2025 Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Historic Preservation of Town Hall
Whereas, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has announced the availability of funding under the 2025 Environmental Protection Fund Grants
Program for Parks, Recreation and Heritage, which includes a category for historic preservation, and
Whereas, the maximum assistance allowed toward the cost of the project is $675,000, with a 25% local match required, and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca is seeking to restore and weatherize the historic Town Hall facility, excluding the post office, and 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, and
Whereas, the Town estimates the total cost to be approximately $2 million to $3 million for the total weatherization upgrades, outlined further in the application for this historic preservation
grant, and
Whereas this is a Type II action, pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.5(c)(2), as it would be a "replacement, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind, on the same
site, including upgrading buildings to meet building, energy, or fire codes, unless such action meets or exceeds any of the thresholds in 617.4 of this Part." and
Whereas, grant applications are due by July 31, 2025,now, therefore be it
Resolved, that the Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, or designated representative, is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for the historic preservation of the historic
Town Hall under the 2025 Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Recreation and Heritage in an amount not to exceed $675,000, and upon approval of said request to enter
into and execute a project agreement with OPRHP for such financial assistance to the Town of Ithaca.
Moved: Rob RosenSeconded: Margaret Johnson
Vote:ayes – Howe, Johnson, Bleiwas, Levine, DePaolo, Rosen and Gutenberger