BOND ACT-BSS21-3085-Infrast. Improvements to Shelter Facilities-Coachman Family Center '25-'29

This bond act authorizes $3,500,000 to fund the design and subsequent construction of infrastructure improvements at the Coachman Family Center in White Plains. The project, identified as BSS21 (3085), addresses critical needs as the facility has not undergone significant interior rehabilitation in over 30 years.

Key Improvements Include:

• Interior renovations
• Bathroom replacements
• HVAC upgrades
• Electrical system upgrades
• Replacement of two boilers
• Trunk line replacement for water service

Timeline:

• Design: Anticipated to take 15 months, performed by outside consultants and in-house staff.
• Construction: Estimated to take 30 months, commencing after contract awards and subject to further funding approval.

The project is classified as a Type II action under SEQR, requiring no further environmental review. The estimated annual cost for principal and interest is $751,325 over the bond's five-year period of probable usefulness. The project is expected to create approximately 38 FTE jobs.