HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2026-040 Iacovelli Park Playground Replacement & Site Improvements - 06-08-2026MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, June8, 2026
TB Resolution No. 2026 - 040: Authorization to Apply for Funding through the 2026 New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) Initiative for the design
and construction of the Vincenzo Iacovelli Park Playground Replacement and Site Improvements Project
Whereas, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP) and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY)announced the availability of funding
under the 2026 New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) Initiative, and
Whereas, the maximum assistance allowed toward the cost of the project is capped at $2,500,000, with a 20% local match required, and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca is seeking to develop designs and construct new active and passive recreational facilities (accessible playground, walkways, parking area, benches, picnic
tables, etc.) at the Town’s Vincenzo Iacovelli Park (Tax Parcel No. 53.-1-22.2), and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca estimates the total cost of this project to be approximately $250,783.00, based on cost estimates prepared by the Town of Ithaca’s Engineering, Public Works
and Planning Departments, and
Whereas, grant applications are due by June 15, 2026; 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 design and construction costs for the
Vincenzo Iacovelli Park Playground Replacement and Site Improvements Project under the 2026 New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) Initiative in an
amount not to exceed $250,783.00 ($92,613.00 Town of Ithaca local share), and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a project agreement with OPRHP and DASNY for such
financial assistance to the Town of Ithaca.
MOVED: Rod HoweSECONDED: Pamela Bleiwas
VOTE: ayes- Howe, Bleiwas, Gutenberger, McCune and Sinton