October 29, 2025 Joint Meeting of the Ways & Means and Public Works & Capital Projects Committees

The Ulster County Legislature held a joint special meeting of the Ways & Means and Public Works & Capital Projects Committees on October 29, 2025, to review and discuss the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Deputy Budget Director Don Quisnell provided an overview of the capital projects, highlighting a $344 million budget for the six-year period, with significant allocations for buildings, facilities, and infrastructure improvements. The meeting included detailed discussions on various capital projects such as infrastructure upgrades, solar and EV charging stations funded partly by ARPA, bridge repairs and replacements, and facility renovations including those at the county jail and Sunnyside campus. Members raised concerns about project timelines, funding allocations, and the need for updated project completion dates. The committee also discussed grant funding opportunities and the importance of aligning projects with master plans, particularly for Sunnyside. Several projects were noted as being in design or construction phases, with some requiring further planning or grant applications. The meeting concluded with a reminder that the capital program is a living document subject to updates and amendments, and that the County Planning Board would provide comments prior to the legislature's December meeting for final consideration.