TENTATIVE 2019-2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT P Capital Budget...capital program summary charts capital project requests, detailed information capital equipment requests, detailed information

TENTATIVE 2019-2024

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

SCHENECTADY COUNTY

NEW YORK

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1. RECOMMENDED CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR 2019……………………… 12. RECOMMENDED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FOR 2019……....…………… 23. REQUESTED CAPITAL PROJECTS, 2019 - 2024………...…………….. 34. REQUESTED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, 2019 - 2024…………………….… 4

1. AVIATION 62. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS 73. FACILITIES 124. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 215. SCHENECTADY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 22

1. DISTRICT ATTORNEY 302. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS 333. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 404. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 415. SHERIFF 446. SCHENECTADY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 477. SPECIAL EVENTS 49

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CAPITAL PROGRAM SUMMARY CHARTS

CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS, DETAILED INFORMATION

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REQUESTS, DETAILED INFORMATION

RECOMMENDED CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR 2019

PAGE DEPARTMENT COUNTY STATE FEDERAL NO. Projects APPROPRIATIONS REIMBURSEMENT REIMBURSEMENT OTHER TOTAL

AVIATION6 Environmental Assessment- Runways 4,500$ 4,500$ 81,000$ 90,000$

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS7 County Highway Improvements 2,024,805$ 1,975,195$ 4,000,000$ 8 River Road / Rosendale Road Roundabout 306,000$ 1,224,000$ 1,530,000$ 9 Sunnyside Road Pavement Preservation 16,550$ 49,650$ 264,800$ 331,000$ 10 Highbridge & East Campbell Roads: Pavement Preservation / Sidewalk Project 61,250$ 183,750$ 980,000$ 1,225,000$ 11 Nott Street / Balltown Road Intersection Safety Improvements 110,300$ 992,700$ 250,000$ 1,353,000$

FACILITIES12 Various Parking Lot Pavement Preservation Project 223,000$ 223,000$

1 13 County Courthouse Cooling Tower Replacement 56,000$ 56,000$ 14 Community Business Center Rooftop Unit Replacements 145,000$ 145,000$ 15 Recreational Facility Warm Brine & Cold Brine Replacement Project 330,000$ 330,000$ 16 County Office Building Interior Renovations Project 100,000$ 100,000$ 17 608 State Street Renovations Project 50,000$ 50,000$ 18 LED Lighting Replacement Project 50,000$ 50,000$

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY21 Integrated HR / Finance Software System Phase I 1,100,000$ 1,100,000$

SCHENECTADY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE22 Begley Learning Commons 4,245,500$ 4,245,500$ 8,491,000$

TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS - YEAR 2019 8,822,905$ 7,451,295$ 2,549,800$ 250,000$ 19,074,000$

RECOMMENDED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FOR 2019

PAGE DEPARTMENT COUNTY STATE FEDERAL NO. Equipment APPROPRIATIONS REIMBURSEMENT REIMBURSEMENT OTHER TOTAL

DISTRICT ATTORNEY 30 New Projection Equipment for the Grand Jury Room 47,000$ 47,000$ 31 Fiber Routes for Surveillance Camera System 30,000$ 30,000$ 32 Expansion and Improvement to Surveillance Camera System 179,000$ 179,000$

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS33 One Tandem Axle AWD Dump Truck with Snow and Ice Equipment 313,000$ 313,000$ 34 One Tandem Axle RWD Dump Truck with Snow and Ice Equipment 290,000$ 290,000$ 35 Tow Behind Wood Chipper 95,000$ 95,000$ 36 John Deere 644K Wheel Loader 260,000$ 260,000$ 37 Truck Mounted Steamer / Pressure Washer 30,000$ 30,000$ 38 Vehicle Fleet Replacement 234,000$ 48,000$ 282,000$

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT40 Rescue Utility Vehicle 38,000$ 38,000$ 2

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY41 Desktop Computer Replacements 36,000$ 36,000$ 42 Server Replacements 38,000$ 38,000$

SHERIFF44 Two Cellsense Plus Units 24,500$ 24,500$ 45 Correctional Facility Surveillance Camera System 90,000$ 90,000$ 46 Jail Management System Upgrade 83,500$ 83,500$

SCHENECTADY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY47 Security Cameras and Copier Machine 27,000$ 27,000$ 48 Furnishings 30,000$ 30,000$

SPECIAL EVENTS49 Mobile Hydraulic Stage 150,000$ 150,000$

TOTAL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REQUESTS - YEAR 2019 1,995,000$ 48,000$ -$ -$ 2,043,000$

TOTAL CAPITAL PROGRAM REQUESTS - YEAR 2019 10,817,905$ 7,499,295$ 2,549,800$ 250,000$ 21,117,000$

DEPARTMENT FUNDING SOURCE 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL

County 4,500$ 4,500$ State 4,500$ 4,500$

Federal 81,000$ 81,000$ Other -$

County 2,518,905$ 2,250,000$ 2,380,000$ 2,414,400$ 2,550,000$ 2,592,500$ 14,705,805$ State 2,208,595$ 2,100,000$ 2,100,000$ 2,200,000$ 2,200,000$ 2,300,000$ 13,108,595$

Federal 3,461,500$ 3,461,500$ Other 250,000$ 250,000$

County 954,000$ 527,000$ 1,481,000$ State -$

Federal -$

3 Other -$ County 1,100,000$ 1,100,000$ State -$

Federal -$ Other -$

County 4,245,500$ 1,102,000$ 559,500$ 125,000$ 6,032,000$ State 4,245,500$ 1,102,000$ 559,500$ 125,000$ 6,032,000$

Federal -$ Other -$

County 8,822,905$ 3,879,000$ 2,939,500$ 2,539,400$ 2,550,000$ 2,592,500$ 23,323,305$ State 6,458,595$ 3,202,000$ 2,659,500$ 2,325,000$ 2,200,000$ 2,300,000$ 19,145,095$

Federal 3,542,500$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3,542,500$ Other 250,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 250,000$ Total 19,074,000$ 7,081,000$ 5,599,000$ 4,864,400$ 4,750,000$ 4,892,500$ 46,260,900$

TOTAL

CAPITAL PROJECTS 2019-2024

DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

SCHENECTADY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

AVIATION

FACILITIES

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT FUNDING SOURCE 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL

County 256,000$ 30,000$ 30,000$ -$ -$ -$ 316,000$ State -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

Federal -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Other -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

County 1,222,000$ 310,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,532,000$ State 48,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 48,000$

Federal -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Other -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

County 38,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 38,000$ State -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

Federal -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Other -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

County 74,000$ 96,450$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 170,450$ 4 State -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Federal -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Other -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

County 198,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 198,000$ State -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

Federal -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Other -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

County 57,000$ 85,000$ 85,000$ -$ -$ -$ 227,000$ State -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

Federal -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Other -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

County 150,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 150,000$ State -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

Federal -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Other -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

County 1,995,000$ 521,450$ 115,000$ -$ -$ -$ 2,631,450$ State 48,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 48,000$

Federal -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Other -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Total 2,043,000$ 521,450$ 115,000$ -$ -$ -$ 2,679,450$

TOTAL

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 2019-2024

DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SHERIFF

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

SCHENECTADY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

SPECIAL EVENTS

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2019 – 2024

CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS

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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS

DEPARTMENT: Aviation PROJECT: Environmental Assessment- Runways DESCRIPTION: Complete the environmental assessment and inventory of

obstructions identified by the FAA Flight Data Bureau. JUSTIFICATION: The Airport is mandated to ensure runways are clear of

obstructions within the final approach zone. YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019 ESTIMATED COST: $ 90,000 STATUS OF PLANS: In Development SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 4,500 State $ 4,500 Federal $ 81,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Project recommended in the amount of: County $ 4,500

State $ 4,500 Federal $ 81,000

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DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Public Works PROJECT: County Highway Improvements DESCRIPTION: Repaving and reconstruction of the County’s highways based on

a scheduled improvement plan to provide well maintained and safe roads throughout the County.

JUSTIFICATION: Scheduled road repaving and reconstruction based on age,

traffic count, and conditions assures for safer highways and a cost effective system.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019-2024 ESTIMATED COST: 2019 $ 4,000,000 2020 $ 4,350,000 2021 $ 4,480,000 2022 $ 4,614,400 2023 $ 4,750,000 2024 $ 4,892,500 STATUS OF PLANS: In Development SOURCE OF FUNDS: 2019 County $ 2,024,805 State $ 1,975,195 2020 County $ 2,250,000 State $ 2,100,000 2021 County $ 2,380,000 State $ 2,100,000 2022 County $ 2,414,400 State $ 2,200,000 2023 County $ 2,550,000 State $ 2,200,000 2024 County $ 2,592,500 State $ 2,300,000

PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Project recommended in the amount of: County $ 2,024,805

State $ 1,975,195

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DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Public Works PROJECT: River Road / Rosendale Road Roundabout DESCRIPTION: Replacement of the existing three leg intersection with a single

lane roundabout. The project funding is 80% Federal and 20% County.

JUSTIFICATION: This intersection processes over 12,000 vehicles per day

causing vehicle congestion and delays along River Road. The County submitted for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant in 2016 and was awarded funding in 2017. This capital request will cover construction and inspection costs in 2019.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019 ESTIMATED COST: 2019 $ 1,530,000 STATUS OF PLANS: In Development SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 306,000 Federal $ 1,224,000

PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Project recommended in the amount of: County $ 306,000

Federal $ 1,224,000

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DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Public Works PROJECT: Sunnyside Road Pavement Preservation DESCRIPTION: The project will involve cold in-place recycling the existing

asphalt surface and then placing a 6:3 polymer modified hot mix asphalt surface treatment.

JUSTIFICATION: Sunnyside Road carries over 7,000 vehicles per day. The road

was last paved in 2005 and is due for an asphalt surface treatment. The project was submitted to the Capital District Transportation Committee during the 2016-2021 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) update. The project was awarded funding in 2016 with construction planned in 2019. The capital project request is for funding construction and inspection costs.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019 ESTIMATED COST: 2019 $ 331,000 STATUS OF PLANS: In Development SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 16,550 State $ 49,650 Federal $ 264,800

PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Project recommended in the amount of: County $ 16,550 State $ 49,650

Federal $ 264,800

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DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Public Works PROJECT: Highbridge & East Campbell Roads: Pavement Preservation/

Sidewalk Project DESCRIPTION: The project will involve hot in place recycling (heater

scarification) of the existing asphalt surface and then overlaying a 6:3 polymer modified hot mix asphalt surface treatment. Sidewalks along Highbridge Road will be partially reconstructed and a new sidewalk will be constructed along East Campbell Road to the Bradt Elementary School.

JUSTIFICATION: Highbridge Road carries over 9,500 vehicles per day and East

Campbell Road carries nearly 7,500. Highbridge Road was last paved in 2003 and East Campbell Road in 2009. Both of these roads are due for asphalt surface treatment. The project was submitted to the Capital District Transportation Committee during the 2016-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) update and was awarded funding in 2016 with construction planned in 2019. The capital project request is for funding construction and inspection costs.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019 ESTIMATED COST: 2019 $ 1,225,000 STATUS OF PLANS: In Development SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 61,250 State $ 183,750 Federal $ 980,000

PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Project recommended in the amount of: County $ 61,250 State $ 183,750

Federal $ 980,000

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DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Public Works PROJECT: Nott Street / Balltown Road Intersection Safety Improvements DESCRIPTION: The project involves reconfiguring Nott Street between Clifton

Park Road and Balltown Road to add a left turn lane on Nott Street, upgrading and installing new ADA pedestrian accommodations including sidewalks and crosswalks, new signage, and new street lighting along Nott Street.

JUSTIFICATION: Nott Street carries nearly 9,500 vehicles per day and a higher

than average accident rate at the Balltown Road intersection. The County submitted for a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant for this location in September, 2016. The project was awarded funding in December, 2016 with construction funding being obligated in 2019. The capital project request is for funding construction and inspection costs.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019 ESTIMATED COST: $ 1,353,000 STATUS OF PLANS: In Development SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 110,300 Federal $ 992,700 Metroplex $ 250,000

PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Project recommended in the amount of: County $ 110,300 Federal $ 992,700 Metroplex $ 250,000

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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Facilities PROJECT: Various Parking Lot Pavement Preservation Project DESCRIPTION: Repairs, re-pavement and expansion of various County owned

parking lots. JUSTIFICATION: Several parking lots are in need of repair or re-paving. These lots

include employee parking lots adjacent to the County Office Building or Correctional Facility; the Main Branch Library lot; the Recreational Facility and the Community Business Center. In addition, the project provides for the expansion of the Sheriff Substation parking lot.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019, 2020 ESTIMATED COST: 2019 $ 223,000 2020 $ 177,000 STATUS OF PLANS: In Development SOURCE OF FUNDS: 2019 County $ 223,000 2020 County $ 177,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Project recommended in the amount of: County $ 223,000 (2019)

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DEPARTMENT: Facilities PROJECT: County Courthouse Cooling Tower Replacement DESCRIPTION: This request is to replace the existing cooling tower servicing the

County Courthouse. JUSTIFICATION: The cooling tower is located on the Courthouse roof and is a

component of the air conditioning system used to reject waste heat to the atmosphere. The existing cooling tower is 18 years old and has reached the end of its useful life.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019 ESTIMATED COST: $ 56,000 STATUS OF PLANS: In Development SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 56,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Project recommended in the amount of: County $ 56,000

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DEPARTMENT: Facilities PROJECT: Community Business Center Rooftop Unit Replacements DESCRIPTION: This request is to replace twelve (12) existing packaged rooftop

units that provide heating, cooling, and ventilation for the Community Business Center.

JUSTIFICATION: The existing units are 18 years old and have reached the end of

their useful life. These units require frequent repairs and replacements of major components.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019 ESTIMATED COST: $ 145,000 STATUS OF PLANS: In Development SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 145,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Project recommended in the amount of:

County $ 145,000

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DEPARTMENT: Facilities PROJECT: Recreational Facility Warm Brine and Cold Brine Replacement

Project DESCRIPTION: This request is to replace the warm and cold brine loops within

the Ice Rink. JUSTIFICATION: There is a leak in the warm brine loop that is in need of repair.

The rink has a sand floor that contains two piping loops, cold brine and warm brine. The cold brine loop is located on top, closer to the ice surface and is used to freeze the ice. The warm brine loop is located in the subfloor, below the cold brine loop and keeps the subfloor from freezing, preventing heaving of the ice surface. The leak must be repaired to prevent damage to the rink. Due to the age of the rink and the location of the warm brine loop, it is recommended that both loops are completely replaced.


County $ 330,000

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DEPARTMENT: Facilities PROJECT: County Office Building Interior Renovations Project DESCRIPTION: Reconfiguration of office space throughout the County Office

Building. JUSTIFICATION: In March of 2018, the County Legislature approved the County to

move forward with new office space at 388 Broadway. As part of the move the Probation Department will vacate the County Office Building making way for office reconfigurations within the facility. Facility upgrades are needed.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019 ESTIMATED COST: $ 100,000 STATUS OF PLANS: In Development SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 100,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Project recommended in the amount of: County $ 100,000

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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Facilities PROJECT: 608 State Street Renovations Project DESCRIPTION: Renovation of office space at 608 State Street. JUSTIFICATION: In March of 2018, the County Legislature approved the County to

move forward with new office space at 388 Broadway. As part of the move, the Juvenile Justice Center at 608 State Street will vacate the building making way for the Office of the Conflict Defender. Interior facility improvements are needed.


County $ 50,000

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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Facilities PROJECT: LED Lighting Replacement Project DESCRIPTION: Replacement of lighting throughout County owned buildings. JUSTIFICATION: There are several buildings throughout the County that are still in

need of lighting upgrades. LED technology will save the County money as this technology uses less electricity. This request is to be used to upgrade the lighting at the County DEPW garage. The County Office Building will be upgraded by the end of 2018 and the Main Branch Library is scheduled for upgrades using funding from the Clean Energy Community grant program.


County $ 50,000

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DEPARTMENT: Facilities PROJECT: Recreational Facility Expansion DESCRIPTION: This request is to expand the front portion of the Recreational

Facility to include new public program / training space. JUSTIFICATION: The Recreational Facility is one of the County’s greatest assets.

The Ice Rink provides youth, families, residents and visitors from across the Northeast an opportunity to skate on ice. The Recreational Facility continues to receive many visitors and patrons, with expanded public program/training space. Visitors and groups using the Recreational Facility will have access to more diverse functions.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2020 ESTIMATED COST: $ 200,000 STATUS OF PLANS: Preliminary SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 200,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Project to be considered in future years.

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DEPARTMENT: Facilities PROJECT: Office of Facilities Maintenance Garage DESCRIPTION: This request is to construct a new maintenance garage at the

corner of Smith Street and Veeder Avenue. The County is in the process of demolishing property at 608 Smith Street. Once demolished, this parcel will be paved to replace parking spots that will be lost from the construction of this garage.

JUSTIFICATION: Much of the equipment and supplies and materials used by the

Office of Facilities are stored at the County Highway Department at Keller Avenue. Quick access to materials closer to the majority of County owned property and expanded space to store vehicles will allow staff in the Office of Facilities to more efficiently allocate time on projects.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2020 ESTIMATED COST: $ 150,000 STATUS OF PLANS: Preliminary SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 150,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Project to be considered in future years.

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DEPARTMENT: Information Technology PROJECT: Integrated HR / Finance Software System Phase I DESCRIPTION: Integrated Human Resources / Finance Software System. JUSTIFICATION: Fully integrated financial, budget, purchasing, human resources

and payroll system will provide significant efficiencies. A county team was convened including members from Finance, Human Resources, Information Services and Purchasing. The team evaluated options and recommends migration to the Tyler Technologies MUNIS integrated product. This product is used by many counties and municipalities in New York State. Currently, MUNIS supports the county’s payroll and human resources functions. We are recommending that the financial, budget and procurement modules be migrated to the MUNIS product as part of the phase one of the integration project. This request also includes funding for printers, scanners, barcode units and other IT capital needs to launch this project.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019 ESTIMATED COST: $ 1,100,000 STATUS OF PLANS: In Development SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 1,100,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Project recommended in the amount of: County $ 1,100,000

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DEPARTMENT: Schenectady County Community College PROJECT: Begley Learning Commons DESCRIPTION: This request is for the reconstruction and transformation of

Begley Hall into the Begley Learning Commons. JUSTIFICATION: The 2017 Schenectady County Community College (SCCC)

Master Plan identified key themes for the future development on the SCCC Campus including improved learning support services and enhanced student services and enrichment in the campus environment. The reconstruction of Begley Hall is the centerpiece of the plan. The project includes exterior upgrades such as new windows, and exterior sealants. The interior upgrades will include new HVAC systems, lighting and a fire protection system. The renovation will also include the conversion of the first floor of Begley Hall which is currently the library into an “active” Learning Commons with a tutoring center, meeting and practice rooms and a center for excellence in teaching. The second floor of Begley is planned as the new library.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019 ESTIMATED COST: $ 8,491,000 STATUS OF PLANS: In Development SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 4,245,500 State $ 4,245,500 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Project recommended in the amount of: County $ 4,245,500

State $ 4,245,500

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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Schenectady County Community College PROJECT: Elston Hall Admissions and Welcome Center DESCRIPTION: Construct a new Welcome Center / Information Desk at the main

entrance to Elston Hall off of the quad and construct a new Admissions Office adjacent to the Welcome Center in the current student lounge area.

JUSTIFICATION: Faculty, staff and students recommended the creation of a

Welcome Center in the main entrance of Elston Hall. The new reception area will provide information to potential students and campus visitors. Removing barriers and streamlining the admissions process is extremely important for recruitment and retention. To improve student access, Admissions will be relocated to the ground floor of Elston Hall and a new Student Services Center will be created on the first and second floors of the Stockade Building. The large meeting space adjacent to Admissions will be utilized for orientation and other student events.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2020 ESTIMATED COST: $ 604,000 STATUS OF PLANS: Preliminary SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 302,000 State $ 302,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Project to be considered in future years.

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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Schenectady County Community College PROJECT: Elston Hall Façade Refurbishment Phase II DESCRIPTION: To make exterior refurbishments and replacements of certain

features at Elston Hall. JUSTIFICATION: Phase I of the refurbishment will be completed in 2019. There

are several portions of the exterior of Elston Hall that need refurbishment, cleaning or replacement. This includes repairs to the cast stone, steel lintels, windows, drainage, wood trim and metal railings along portions of the Elston Hall façade.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2020, 2021, 2022 ESTIMATED COST: 2020 $ 250,000 2021 $ 250,000 2022 $ 250,000 STATUS OF PLANS: Preliminary SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 375,000 State $ 375,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Project to be considered in future years.

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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Schenectady County Community College PROJECT: Begley Hall Restroom Renovations DESCRIPTION: Renovation of the two restrooms in the lobby of Begley Hall

which would include new plumbing, fixtures, wall tiles, and lighting.

JUSTIFICATION: The heavily used restrooms were part of the original construction

in 1978 and are in need of renovation. This project is a companion project to the Begley Learning Commons project.


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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Schenectady County Community College PROJECT: Campus Emergency Generator DESCRIPTION: Provision for an emergency generator. JUSTIFICATION: The Community College does not presently have an emergency

or back-up generator and has suffered from periodic power outages that have resulted in canceled classes and inconvenience. The College’s numerous elevators are also of concern should the campus lose power.


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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Schenectady County Community College PROJECT: CST Bridge Renovation DESCRIPTION: Renovate the pedestrian walkway bridge over Route 5 between

Elston Hall and the Center for Science and Technology (CST) building.

JUSTIFICATION: The pedestrian bridge is in need of repair and renovation. The

enclosed bridge is currently heated by expensive electric heating units. There is no air conditioning in the bridge, resulting in uncomfortable air temperatures during summer months. Due to the temperature extremes, the floor tiles and interior finishes are warped and failing. The skylight covering is deteriorated and requires re-covering the entire length of the bridge.


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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Schenectady County Community College PROJECT: Elston Hall Main Lobby and Community Rooms DESCRIPTION: The main lobby of the Van Curler Hotel, Van Curler Room, and

Lally Mohawk Room will be restored with new finishes and fixtures that accentuate the historic character of the building. A donor recognition wall and alumni hall of fame will be created to highlight the history and success of SCCC graduates.

JUSTIFICATION: These rooms are among the most heavily used rooms in the

College. The main lobby is one of the focal points for the College and is outdated.


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2019 – 2024

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REQUESTS

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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REQUESTS

DEPARTMENT: District Attorney ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Replacement DESCRIPTION: New Projection Equipment for the Grand Jury Room JUSTIFICATION: To replace outdated equipment and add new equipment to aid in

the presentation of video evidence in the Grand Jury Courtroom. YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019 ESTIMATED COST: $ 47,000 SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 47,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Funding recommended in the amount of: County $ 47,000

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DEPARTMENT: District Attorney ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Addition DESCRIPTION: Fiber Routes for Surveillance Camera System JUSTIFICATION: To improve the surveillance system through the creation of two

back-up fiber connection routes. These fiber connection routes will enable cameras in designated areas to have a back-up pathway in the event the main connection is broken.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019, 2020, 2021 ESTIMATED COST: 2019 $ 30,000 2020 $ 30,000 2021 $ 30,000 SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 30,000 (2019) PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Funding recommended in the amount of: County $ 30,000 (2019)

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DEPARTMENT: District Attorney ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Addition DESCRIPTION: Expansion and Improvement to Surveillance Camera System JUSTIFICATION: To purchase an additional twenty-five low-light cameras, three

additional PTZ with 360 degree cameras, server hardware, wireless backhaul equipment sets including a core router and antennae, one rooftop node, eight radio units, and one-hundred radio cards.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019 ESTIMATED COST: $ 179,000 SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 179,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Funding recommended in the amount of: County $ 179,000

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DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Public Works ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Replacement DESCRIPTION: One Tandem Axle AWD Dump Truck with Snow and Ice

Equipment JUSTIFICATION: This vehicle will replace #1157, a 2016 Single Axle Dump Truck

with snow and ice equipment. Unit #1157 will replace unit #1146, a 2008 single axle dump truck with snow and ice equipment and estimated mileage of 90,000. Unit #1146 will become a spare.


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DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Public Works ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Replacement DESCRIPTION: One Tandem Axle RWD Dump Truck with Snow and Ice

Equipment JUSTIFICATION: This vehicle will replace #1142, a 2007 tandem axle dump truck

with snow and ice equipment with an estimated 122,000 miles. Unit #1142 will replace unit #1136, a 2005 tandem axle dump truck with snow and ice equipment, with an estimated 130,000 at the time of replacement. Unit #1136 will go to auction.


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DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Public Works ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Replacement DESCRIPTION: Tow Behind Wood Chipper JUSTIFICATION: This unit will replace unit #1235, a 2000 Morbark Tow Behind

Wood Chipper with an estimated 2,400 hours at the time of replacement. The hour meter was replaced in 2006 with about 1,600 hours on it. The new meter currently reads 652 hours. This unit was refurbished in 2007. Unit #1235 will go to auction.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019 ESTIMATED COST: $ 95,000 SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 95,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Funding recommended in the amount of:

County $ 95,000

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DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Public Works ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Replacement DESCRIPTION: John Deere 644K Wheel Loader JUSTIFICATION: This unit will replace unit #1249, a 2004 John Deere 644J Wheel

Loader with an estimated 12,000 hours at the time of replacement. This unit was refurbished in 2012 and 2015. Unit #1249 will go to auction.


County $ 260,000

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DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Public Works ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Replacement DESCRIPTION: Truck Mounted Steamer / Pressure Washer JUSTIFICATION: This unit will replace unit #1285, a 1990 Landa Pressure Washer

/ Steamer. This new unit will have a 750 gallon water tank attached used to clear frozen culvert pipes. Unit #1285 has become unreliable and has surpassed its useful life. Unit #1285 will go to auction.


County $ 30,000

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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Public Works ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Vehicle Fleet Replacement DESCRIPTION: Vehicle Fleet Replacement JUSTIFICATION: The Department of Engineering and Public Works manages the

County fleet and recommends when replacement of vehicles is necessary. The County fleet is managed as one large pool of vehicles. This year’s recommended vehicle fleet replacement program calls for the replacement of ten vehicles.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019 ESTIMATED COST: $ 282,000 SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 234,000 State $ 48,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Funding recommended in the amount of: County $ 234,000 State $ 48,000

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DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Public Works ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Replacement DESCRIPTION: One Truck Mounted Street Sweeper with Dual Side Brooms JUSTIFICATION: This unit will replace unit #1258, a 2005 Elgin Eagle Truck

Mounted Street Sweeper Dual Side Broom with an estimated 4,344 hours at the time of replacement. This unit was partially refurbished in 2016. The debris body and intake system have deteriorated enough to make it too costly to repair. Unit #1258 will go to auction.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2020 ESTIMATED COST: $ 310,000 SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 310,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Funding to be considered in future years.

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DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Addition DESCRIPTION: Rescue Utility Vehicle JUSTIFICATION: This vehicle along with ancillary equipment: personal protective

equipment, which includes traction foot wear, and rescue rope equipment will be used to provide the PlotterKill and South Schenectady Fire Departments with a rescue apparatus to assist in rescuing visitors in need of assistance at the PlotterKill Preserve as well as available through mutual aid to all fire departments.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019 ESTIMATED COST: $ 38,000 SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 38,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Funding recommended in the amount of: ` County $ 38,000

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DEPARTMENT: Information Technology ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Replacement DESCRIPTION: Desktop Computer Replacements JUSTIFICATION: Information Systems is proposing computer refresh funds for

2019 and 2020. The existing computers to be replaced will be six years old at the time of replacement. As the County embarks on moving towards implementing Windows 10 in the near future it is imperative that the desktops have the performance to run Windows 10 adequately. Microsoft has announced end of support for Windows 7 in January 2020.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019, 2020 ESTIMATED COST: 2019 $ 36,000 2020 $ 38,350 SOURCE OF FUNDS: County 2019 $ 36,000 2020 $ 38,350 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Funding recommended in the amount of: ` County $ 36,000 (2019)

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DEPARTMENT: Information Technology ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Replacement DESCRIPTION: Server Replacements JUSTIFICATION: The County has servers that are in need of replacement. These

servers run critical applications and are currently under maintenance contracts for hardware failure. With new servers there will be performance enhancements and the ability to run more virtual desktops and business applications. The proposal is to replace two servers installed in 2012 in 2019, and another two servers installed in 2012 in 2020.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019, 2020 ESTIMATED COST: 2019 $ 38,000 2020 $ 38,000 SOURCE OF FUNDS: County 2019 $ 38,000 2020 $ 38,000 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Funding recommended in the amount of: County $ 38,000 (2019)

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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Information Technology ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Addition DESCRIPTION: Certificate of Residency Application for Community College JUSTIFICATION: The Certificate of Residency system tracks the certification

issued by the County and entitles the constituent to pay the resident tuition fee when attending a NYS community college outside of your home county. The system tracks each resident account and individual institution payments and vouchers.

YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2020 ESTIMATED COST: $ 20,100 SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 20,100 PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Funding to be considered in future years.

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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Sheriff ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Replacement DESCRIPTION: Two Cellsense Plus Units JUSTIFICATION: The Correction Facilities current metal detection system has

reached the end of its useful life. Cellsense, is a portable metal detection system that detects all cell phones regardless if it is switched on or off or concealed in a body cavity. It also alerts to other metal contraband, such as shanks, knives, razors, lighters, guns, etc. Cellsense conducts a full body scan in a single walk-by and can screen up to 30 people per minute. Cellsense is 100% safe for those with pacemakers or who are pregnant.


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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Sheriff ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Addition DESCRIPTION: Correctional Facility Surveillance Camera System JUSTIFICATION: There currently are no cameras in certain areas of the original

jail facility. These areas need surveillance to protect officers, inmates and civilians from potential harm. Within the Medical Unit, cameras will be placed in hallways and around stairwell entrances. There will not be any cameras installed in the medical examination rooms.


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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Sheriff ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Replacement DESCRIPTION: Jail Management System Upgrade JUSTIFICATION: The license upgrade for our SallyPort system is critical to ensure

our overall system, from the intake process, to the housing units, including all inmate movements, logbooks and vital information is properly stored and accessible in a reliable program.


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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Schenectady County Public Library ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Addition DESCRIPTION: Security Cameras and Copier Machine JUSTIFICATION: This proposal includes additional security camera support for

Central, Niskayuna, Scotia, Quaker, Glenville, and Woodlawn Branch Libraries. Safety and security of our branch libraries, staff, and patrons will be enhanced by the expansion of these cameras. The copier machine is being requested for public use and may draw additional revenue.


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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Schenectady County Public Library ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Addition DESCRIPTION: Furnishings JUSTIFICATION: The Library requested new furnishing for the Central Library and

branch library facilities. YEAR FUNDING REQUESTED: 2019, 2020, 2021 ESTIMATED COST: $ 200,000 SOURCE OF FUNDS: County $ 30,000 (2019) County $ 85,000 (2020) County $ 85,000 (2021) PRIOR REQUEST: No MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Funding recommended in the amount of: County $ 30,000 (2019)

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2019 - 2024 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REQUESTS DEPARTMENT: Special Events ADDITION OR REPLACEMENT: Addition DESCRIPTION: Mobile Hydraulic Stage JUSTIFICATION: The County’s special events programming is growing each year

and is now central to the ongoing community development within the County. The events are attended by thousands of residents and visitors each year. In order to sustain the continued growth of the events, a new main stage is much needed to meet the demand of the special events run by the County as well as our community partners. The proposed new stage can accommodate larger acts and will increase stage availability. The proposed stage is designed for easy set- up and breakdown; enhancing our capacity to deliver more events.


Documents

TENTATIVE 2019-2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT P Capital Budget...capital program summary charts capital project requests, detailed information capital equipment requests, detailed information