HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2026-047 TH Weatherization Resolution_07082026MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
July 13, 2026
TB Resolution 2026 -047 Authorization to Apply for Funding through the 2026 Environmental Protection Fund Grant Historic Preservation Program for Town Hall
Whereas, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has announced the availability of funding under the 2026 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, whichincludes 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 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, 2026; 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 2026Environmental 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: Rod Howe Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Levine, and Sinton