City of Glen Cove applying for multiple grants

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The Glen Cove City Council approved five resolutions for the city to apply for multiple grants at the meeting on June 27.

Western Gateway Strategic Plan
This grant, being applied for through the 2017 Consolidated Funding Application, will fund the consulting costs associated with the development of a strategic plan for the south side of Glen Cove Creek, where the city’s department of public works yard is located and where the incinerator is currently being demolished. The plan will look at different ways to revitalize the area including potential infrastructure improvements and for increasing a connection to the downtown and the north side of the creek. For example, there is a need for an esplanade and parking solutions.
The total project cost would be $800,000. The city is seeking $680,000 in grant funding with a $120,000 cash match. Community Development Agency Director Ann Fangmann said that the remaining funding would be determined by the finance and mayor’s office if and when the grant is received.


Rehabilitation of the East Island Bridge Tidal Gates
The purpose of the East Island Tidal Gates, located beneath the East Island Bridge, is to control the flow of waters between the Long Island Sound and Dosoris Pond. This grant is being applied for through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Water Quality Improvement Program and Climate Smart Communities Program. The funding will cover the design, engineering and rehabilitation of the tidal gates.
Some residents believe the flood gates need repair including Madelyn Fugazy, an East Island resident for 33 years. She said they have not been functioning properly for well over 10 years. This has contributed to increased erosion along the East Island Association’s property line, she said, and an increased buildup of sand. And the homes along the pond are affected the most when there is a storm. “It doesn't control the flow of the water,” Fugazy said. “If it continues this way the waterway will be a swamp.”  
Carolyn Boz and her husband Anthony, who have lived on East Island for 36 years, said they have seen 10 to 15 feet of coastline erosion because of the broken tidal gates. “It's going to get to a point where the water is going to come up to the street and it’s very concerning plus it’s not nice to look at,” Carolyn said. “We’re afraid that it’s going to affect the integrity of the bridge as well, so it becomes a safety issue.”
The total project will cost $1.05 million, which includes construction costs of $214,222 for design, construction inspection, permitting and maintenance. The city is requesting $791,600 from the NYSDEC and will match $258,400.

Installation of an electric vehicle charging station in the Pulaski Street garage
Glen Cove is in the process of becoming a Clean Energy Community, a state-wide program that challenges municipalities to implement projects to reduce their carbon footprint, greenhouse gas emissions and decrease community energy usage.
As one of the four required actions to receive the certification, the city will be installing an electric vehicle charging station in the Pulaski Street garage. The charging station will be dual-port, and there are no permits required for installation.
The city has already received the grant of $14,000 from the NYSDEC, and will contribute $3,500 in salary matches.

Improvements to the electrical system at the water department’s Kelly Street well station
Through the New York State Infrastructure Improvement Act Drinking Water Program, the city is applying for a grant to fund improvements to the electrical system of the Kelly Street well. “The well’s electrical motor was installed in the 1970s,” said Fangmann. “The water department has been experiencing liability issues with such equipment in recent years, making it difficult to get replacement parts to support its continued operation.” She added that the city has already submitted an engineering report to the state.
The city is applying for $240,000 in funding, which would cover construction and contingency costs, including replacement of the motor center, installation of new circuit breakers and computer system controls.

Third well at Duck Pond Road
Also through the New York State Infrastructure Improvement Act Drinking Water Program, the city is applying for a refund for the well constructed at Duck Pond Road. The well was constructed over the last three years for domestic and fire-fighting needs for the entire city. Fangmann said it will help reduce the existing water supply deficit and address increasing projected water demands for the city. “Since the city is committed to providing the highest water quality it can achieve, there is also a granulated activated carbon system installed to ensure that safe, clean, drinking water is distributed to our residents,” Fangmann added.
The city spent almost $3 million in capital bonds to pay for the project, which is how much it is hoping to be reimbursed.
The well is going through final inspections and testing for activation.