May 12, 2025 Public��Works & Capital Projects Committee

The Ulster County Legislature's Public Works and Capital Projects Committee met on May 12, 2025, to discuss multiple procurement and budget-related resolutions. Key procurement actions included approval of capital projects for the purchase of approximately 30 county fleet vehicles aligned with the county's green fleet policy, and the acquisition of two 35-foot hybrid electric buses for the county transit system with secured funding. The committee also approved contracts for electric vehicle charging station installations, architectural and engineering services for bridge projects, and security system upgrades at county facilities. Several grant agreements were authorized, including a $2 million NAERTA grant for energy efficiency improvements at the government operations center and a $3.9 million state grant for the county pool renovation project. The committee addressed contract amendments to cover increased material costs and site work, and approved a pest control services contract for removal of large animal carcasses from county roadways. Discussions included oversight of the government operations center construction project, with a motion passed to initiate procurement for a construction manager as agent to enhance legislative oversight. Budget amendments were made to fund a senior building maintenance specialist position and related operating expenses at county properties. The committee also discussed infrastructure concerns such as bridge maintenance and traffic signal installation delays. Motions and amendments related to procurement and budget allocations were passed with majority support, and some items were deferred for further clarification at the Ways and Means Committee.