Board of Legislators - 2026-03-02

Authorized $3,500,000 in bonds for design of infrastructure improvements at the Coachman Family Center shelter in White Plains, including interior renovations, bathroom replacements, HVAC, and electrical upgrades. Total project cost is $31 million over 30 months of phased construction. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Resolution to set public hearing on March 23 at 7:30 PM for local law authorizing second amendment to sublease with Westchester County Healthcare Corporation for space at Cedarwood Hall and sublease to Westchester Institute for Human Development. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Act amending act 168 of 2025 to further authorize release of right of first refusal clause in deed from County of Westchester to SH Affordable Housing Development Fund Company Inc for property at 100 College Avenue, Village of Sleepy Hollow. The fifty-year affordability clock restarts upon closing. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Environmental resolution determining no significant adverse impact from acquisition and conveyance of real property at 80 Main Street, Village of Ossining for 25 affordable rental units. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Bond act authorizing $6,040,000 in bonds to finance capital project BPL37 New Homes Land Acquisition 3 for the Ossining affordable housing project. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Act authorizing County of Westchester to purchase approximately 1.424 acres at 80 Main Street, Village of Ossining and convey to Interfaith Community of Action (IFCA Housing), a 501(c)(3), for 25 affordable rental units at 50-60% AMI with 35 parking spaces. Units will remain affordable for 50 years. County allocating $6 million of new homes land acquisition funds. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Bond act authorizing $1,425,000 in bonds for capital project BPL37 New Homes Land Acquisition Fund 3 for 6 affordable rental units at 19 Green Ridge Avenue, White Plains. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Act authorizing County of Westchester to purchase approximately 0.33 acres at 19 Green Ridge Avenue, City of White Plains for 6 affordable rental units (1-3 bedrooms) at 50-60% AMI with 12 on-site parking spaces including Level 2 EV charging stations, laundry in units, outdoor seating, and children's play area. Historic building will be preserved. Units affordable for 50 years. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Act authorizing inter-municipal agreement with Town of Carmel for public safety employees to use county's Police Academy firing range in Valhalla for firearms training. Carmel pays approximately $3,000 per 8-hour session for up to 36 officers. Agreement runs August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2031. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Bond act authorizing $1,850,000 in bonds for capital project BPL263131 flood mitigation, specifically for Ward Avenue Bridge in Village of Mamaroneck. Part of Army Corps of Engineers flood mitigation plan. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Act authorizing inter-municipal agreement with Village of Mamaroneck requiring county to contribute funding toward demolition and reconstruction of Ward Avenue Bridge to reduce flooding. Part of 10+ year Army Corps of Engineers flood mitigation plan. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Act authorizing inter-municipal agreements with municipalities for National Night Out programs during 2026. Participating municipalities include New Rochelle, Peekskill, Yonkers, Eastchester, Bronxville, and Tuckahoe. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Amended bond act authorizing additional $10,720,000 in bonds, making total $11,750,000, for capital project RB03L Pond Field Road West Over Bronx River bridge in Bronxville/Yonkers. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Environmental resolution determining no significant adverse impact from capital project RKD02 Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Act amending 2026 county capital budget appropriations for capital project RKD02 Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Amended bond act authorizing additional $2,500,000 in bonds, making total $10,350,000, for capital project RKD02 Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building. Project includes new maintenance building, outdoor storage area, additional parking with EV charging stations, and solar panel capability. Construction expected 18 months after design completion. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Bond act authorizing $800,000 in bonds for capital project RGP15 general infrastructure fuel tank replacement 2024-2028 at Tibbets Brook Park, Glen Island Park, and Maple Moor Golf Course. Project includes removal and replacement of underground fuel storage tanks, bringing them above ground per requirements, distribution piping, remediation work. Six fuel tank conversions. Design 6 months, construction 8 months. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Bond act authorizing $875,000 in bonds for capital project BPS42 firing range rehabilitation at Police Academy. Funding will replace outdated target transport system, upgrade public address system, install new soundproofing to reduce exterior noise, and improve interior safety conditions. Design 3 months, construction 6 months. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Resolution forwarding 2026 joint legislative package to Albany including: $35 million childcare block grant plus $1.5 million scholarships, design-build authority for flood mitigation, $3 million for Project Birth maternal health, PFAS private well rebate program, Bee Line bus STOA formula fix, peer-to-peer mental health support for first responders, transfer tax on cash home purchases up to 1.5% outside Yonkers, Maria Cotto Law for CPS worker protection, utility rate controls, vaccine requirements, ghost gun measures, and packaging reduction act. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Bond act authorizing $5,000,000 in bonds to finance real property tax refund payments (tax certiorari) due in 2026 fiscal year pursuant to Article 7 of Real Property Tax Law. First time in several years this has been done. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Act authorizing county to extend solid waste and recycling inter-municipal agreements with 36 participating municipalities for 5 additional years through October 30, 2029 (retroactive from October 2024). Program in place since 2009. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Bond act authorizing $25,000,000 in bonds for capital project A0143 Building 1 upgrades and rehabilitation at county airport. Project addresses roof and exterior repairs, plumbing, electrical, lighting. Building houses county police airport precinct. Construction expected 24 months after design phase. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Act authorizing first amendment to inter-municipal agreement with NYC Department of Environmental Protection extending termination date from December 30, 2025 to December 30, 2026. County Department of Health continues to administer and enforce wastewater regulations for subsurface sewage treatment systems within NYC watershed in Westchester County. One-year extension while agencies renegotiate longer-term agreement. Vote was unanimous 17-0.

Act authorizing Department of Environmental Facilities to enter consent agreement with EPA to settle civil administrative proceeding regarding stormwater discharge violations at Brockway Place Transfer Station, 75 Brockway Place, White Plains. County will pay $38,000 civil penalty. Facility has recurring exceedances in aluminum, cadmium, chemical oxygen, copper, iron, lead, total suspended solids, and zinc. Vote was unanimous 17-0.