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2026096

AND AUTHORIZING RHE ISSUANCE OF $1,186,750 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF

Introduced
July 12, 2026
Latest action
July 12, 2026
Status
ADOPTED
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scope: countywide

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PUBLIC WORKS RESOLUTION NO. 2026096 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR VARIOUS PROPOSED COUNTY BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF DUTCHESS, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,186,750, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,186,750 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. Legislators VALDÉS SMITH, ATKINS, MUNN, POLASEK, ALEXANDER, BRENDLI, CASWELL and HOUSE offer the following and move its immediate adoption: WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which regulations state that Type II Actions will not have a significant impact on the environment; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such capital project, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Legislature of the County of Dutchess, New York, as follows: Section 1. Preliminary design and environmental studies for various proposed County building improvements, in and for said County, including incidental expenses, are hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $1,186,750. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing of the aforesaid maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of $1,186,750 bonds of the County hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is five years, pursuant to subdivision 62(2nd) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Commissioner of Finance, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Commissioner of Finance, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 5. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the Commissioner of Finance, the chief fiscal officer of such County. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Commissioner of Finance shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The faith and credit of said County of Dutchess, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 7. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) 2) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or -2- proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 8. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 9. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in summary form in The Poughkeepsie Journal and the Southern Dutchess News, the official newspapers of such County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. CA-044-26 CEB/jw G-0145-B 5/13/26 Fiscal Impact: See Attached. APPROVED Susan/ Berero SUSAN J. SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE Dato July 24, 2024 STATE OF NEIT YORK ss: COUNTY OF DUTCHESS This is to certify that I, the undersigned Clerk of the Legislature of the Counts of Dutchess, hare compared the foregoing Resolution with the original Resolution not on file in the office of said Clerk, and which was adopted br said Legislature on the 13th dar of Jult 2026, and the same a true and cosrect transcript of said original Resolution and the whole thereof. IV WITNESS WHEREOF, I hare hereunto set mr hand and seal of said Legislature this 14th dar CLE SHIROSHI, CLERK OF THE LEGISLATUR -3- ***** The foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote which resulted as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. * * * -4- CERTIFICATION FORM STATE OF NEW YORK ) ) ss.: COUNTY OF DUTCHESS ) I, the undersigned Clerk of the County Legislature of the County of Dutchess, New York (the “Issuer”), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: That I have compared the annexed extract of the minutes of the meeting of the County Legislature of said County, including the resolution contained therein, held on July 13, 2026, with the original thereof on file in my office, and that the same is a true and correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said original so far as the same relates to the subject matters therein referred to. I FURTHER CERTIFY that said County Legislature consists of 25 members; that the vote on the foregoing resolution was _________ ayes and _________ noes, with _________ members being absent or abstaining from voting. I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution as adopted by said County Legislature was duly approved by the County Executive of said County on July ____, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.02 of the Dutchess County Charter. I FURTHER certify that all members of said Legislature had due notice of said meeting, and that, pursuant to Section 103 of the Public Officers Law (Open Meetings Law), said meeting was open to the general public, and that I duly caused a public notice of the time and place of said meeting to be given to the following newspapers and/or other news media as follows: Newspaper and/or other news media Date given and that I further duly caused public notice of the time and place of said meeting to be conspicuously posted in the following designated public location(s) on the following dates: Designated Location(s) of posted notice Date of Posting IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Legislature this _____ day of July, 2026. ______________________________________ Clerk, County Legislature (CORPORATE SEAL) -2- LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL The following entitled bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on July 13, 2026, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the County of Dutchess, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. A complete copy of the resolution summarized herewith is each available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature for a period of twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice. Dated: Poughkeepsie, New York, July 13, 2026. /s/Julie Shiroishi Clerk, County Legislature RESOLUTION NO. 2026096 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR VARIOUS PROPOSED COUNTY BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF DUTCHESS, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,186,750, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,186,750 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. Class of objects or purposes: Preliminary design and environmental studies for various proposed County building improvements Period of probable usefulness: 5 years Maximum estimated cost: $1,186,750 Amount of bonds to be issued: $1,186,750 bonds SEQRA status: Type II Action COORDINATION Initialing indicates information only: CB County Attorney (as to form) RRUB Public Works HACk Finance DsB/o3 Comptroller ) Budget H0680 -2026 Buildings Improvements - Design APPROPRIATIONS Increase H0680.1620.4401.105 Professional Services Consultants $ 1,175,000 HO680.1620.3900 Bond Issuing Costs $ 11,750 $ 1,186,750 REVENUES Increase H0680.1620.57100 Serial Bonds $ 1 , 1 86, 750 $ 1 , 186, 750 Year 1 2 3 4 5 DPW Buildings 2026 A Design PRIN O/S PRIN PAYMENT INTEREST $1,186,750 $237,350 $36,789 949,400 237,350 29,431 712,050 237,350 22,074 474,700 237,350 14,716 237,350 237,350 7,358 TOTAL $1,186,750 $110,368 AVG. PER YEAR $237,350 $22,074 FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT TOTAL PRINCIPAL $1,186,750 ANTICIPATED INTEREST RATE � � � TERM 5 YEARS ANTICIPATED FEES: ANTICIPATED ANNUAL COST (PRIN + INT): TOTAL PAYBACK (ANNUAL COST x TERMS): PREPARED BY SHANNON DECKER 1'1 Rate is subject to change based upon a) market conditions at time of debt issuance and b) term of financing which is dependent upon the structuring of all debt issued when this project is ultimately financed. TOTAL $274,139 266,781 259,424 252,066 244,708 $1,297,118 $259,424 3.10% $11,750 $259,424 $1,297,118 SUE SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE ROBERT H. BALKIND, P.E. COMMISSIONER DAVID C. WHALEN DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DUTCHESS COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Re: Gregg Pulver Deputy County Executive Robert Balkind, P.E., Commissione@ Department of Public Works May 4, 2026 2026 Buildings Capital Bond Request The 2026 Buildings Capital Bond request "A" includes $1,175,000 for professional services for projects at various county-owned buildings. The requested funding includes: Project Name Project Description Project Total 236 Main Street (District Funding for design, environmental $250,000 Attorney) Renovations studies and construction estimates Elevator Modernization - 50 Market St (3 elevators), COB Funding for design - renovations to Clerk's elevator, Stadium $250,000 elevator, Courthouse Prisoner cabs, machinery and controls elevator OCIS Renovations and HVAC Funding for design, environmental Modernization studies and construction estimates $250,000 60 Market Street Front Steps Design funding for design of new front Replacement steps for code compliance 228 Main Street (Jurors Building) assess potential for future use and feasibility study probable renovation costs 10 Market St Courthouse design funding to assess and develop Restroom Renovations ADA compliant restrooms $50,000 $100,000 $75,000 626 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603 I (845) 486-2085 dutchessny.gov Outpost Abatement Design (Amenia, Beekman, Rhinebeck, Pine Plains & Millbrook) Prepare abatement documents, insulation & lighting improvements $200,000 The requested funding is necessary to keep the County's building assets in a state of good repair, ensure that buildings are in compliance with the NYS Building Code, and they are equipped with modern, code-compliant life safety systems. Note: Estimates for individual projects are approximate based on current information. Some projects may actually come in lower or higher than estimated; however, the cost for all projects combined will be within the total $1,175,000. c : M. Aldrich, DPW Director of Fiscal Services D. Whalen, DPW Deputy Commissioner attch. Public Works and Capital Projects Roll Call District Name Yes No District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith* X District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins* X District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn* X District 3 - LaGrange Polasek* X District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger* X District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul X District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli (C) X District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson ABSENT District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby X District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes (VC) X District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca X District 24 - Dover and Pawling House X Present: Absent: Vacant: 11 ____ 1 ____ ____ Resolution: Motion: Total : ____ ____ Abstentions: 11 0 ______ ______ Yes No _____ 2026096 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR VARIOUS PROPOSED COUNTY BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF DUTCHESS, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,186,750, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,186,750 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF Roll Call Sheets District Last Name YES NO District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith X District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins X District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn X District 3 - LaGrange Polasek X District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger X District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl X District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Arnoff X District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler X District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah X District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul X District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow X District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli X District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson X District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney X District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles X District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby X District 15 - Wappinger Faust X District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill McHoul X District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes X District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook Drago X District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell X District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca X District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Rolison X District 24 - Dover and Pawling House X District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander X Present: Absent: Vacant: 25 ____ ____ ____ Resolution: Motion: ____ ____ Total : 25 ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: ____ CONSENT AGENDA: RESOLUTIONS 096, 097, 098, 103, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 117, 120, 121 OF THE YEAR 2026