April 13, 2026 Public Works and Capital Projects

The Ulster County Legislature's Public Works and Capital Projects Committee met on April 13, 2026, to discuss several procurement and capital improvement initiatives. Key procurement actions included the approval of three capital improvement project resolutions involving roof replacement, backup generator studies, and water loop drainage studies, with bond funding and partial offsets from prior unused funds. The committee also approved a solar project at the Government Operations Center, focusing on a smaller-scale installation to leverage expiring federal tax credits, with a contract awarded to Amoresco, Inc. for approximately $334,616. Additionally, a three-year lease agreement was approved for storage warehouse space for the Sheriff's Office, addressing the need for secure storage of emergency and marine vehicles. Other procurement-related discussions involved amendments to contracts for water testing services at the county fairgrounds and capital projects for bridge beam procurement and courthouse interior renovations, the latter being 100% reimbursable by the state. The committee also supported a funding application for a municipal facility consolidation project with the Town of Shandaken and approved a capital project to upgrade data storage capacity, reflecting increased costs due to inflation and tariffs. Several motions were passed unanimously, reflecting a focus on advancing infrastructure, energy sustainability, and operational efficiency projects within the county.