Board of Legislators - 2026-05-04
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Meeting Summary
The Board of Legislators approved prevailing wage requirements for county lease construction projects (Act 2026-118), authorized $43.1M in appropriations transfers to close fiscal year 2025, and approved $3.54M for chiller replacement at Norwood E. Jackson Correctional Center. Public hearings were set for County Water District pumping station improvements and a 15-year Citigroup hangar lease at Westchester County Airport.
Key Decisions (10)
Prevailing Wage Requirements for County Lease Construction
Act requiring lessors of county lease property to use contractors paying prevailing wage for construction projects over $250,000 on leases of 10 years or longer where there is public benefit. Closes gap where county-related construction may fall outside prevailing wage requirements.
FY2025 Appropriations Transfer
Act authorizing transfer of $43,104,337 in appropriations across county departments to close out 2025 fiscal year. Routine year-end action that does not increase overall spending.
2025 County Operating Budget Amendment
Act authorizing amendment to 2025 county operating budget in the amount of $27,744,180.
Propel New York Energy Transmission Project Easements
Act authorizing permanent and temporary easements to New York Power Authority and New York Transco LLC over county roads and property in Yonkers, Tuckahoe, Eastchester, and Bronx River Parkway reservation for underground electric transmission lines.
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Act accepting $75,504 federal grant from DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance with inter-municipal agreements. Yonkers receives approximately $36,000 for police overtime, Mount Vernon receives approximately $21,000 for body camera technology, county receives funding for narcotics and violent crime investigations.
Correctional Facility Chiller Replacement Capital Budget Amendment
Act amending 2026 capital budget appropriations of $3,540,000 for Capital Project BCR66 to replace failed chiller system at Norwood E. Jackson Correctional Center. Chiller CH3 failed at 26 years old; temporary chiller to be installed for summer while new energy-efficient chiller with variable frequency drive is installed.
Correctional Facility Chiller Replacement Bond Act
Bond act authorizing issuance of $3,540,000 in bonds to finance Capital Project BCR66, Correctional Facility Chiller Replacement.
Public Hearing Set - County Water District Eastview Pumping Station
Resolution setting public hearing for May 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM on authorizing Capital Project WD305, County Water District Number 1 Eastview Pumping Station for benefit of County Water District Number 3.
Public Hearing Set - Citigroup Hangar Lease at Westchester County Airport
Resolution setting public hearing for May 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM on lease agreement with Citigroup Inc. for Hangar E, Bay 2 and related space at Westchester County Airport for initial 15-year term with two 5-year option terms.
Item 2026-176 Postponed
Item postponed to June 1, 2026 regular meeting at 7 PM to allow community advocates and stakeholders opportunity to weigh in.
Development Activity (2)
Propel New York Energy Underground Electric Transmission Project
Underground electric transmission lines and related infrastructure across multiple portions of the county
Citigroup Hangar Lease - Westchester County Airport
Lease agreement for hangar and related space with initial 15-year term and two 5-year option terms
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
County investing in energy infrastructure with Propel New York underground transmission project spanning multiple municipalities including Yonkers, Tuckahoe, and Eastchester.
Commercial Demand
Citigroup seeking 15-year lease with extension options at Westchester County Airport indicates corporate aviation demand.
Labor
County strengthening prevailing wage requirements for lease construction projects, signaling commitment to labor standards that may affect construction costs.