The Public Workers Committee on Aug. 5 approved an amendment to Resolution 127 to correct and accept $271,147 in funding from the New York State Department of Transportation for an intersection improvement project in the town of Clifton Park. The committee also amended Resolution 128 to increase an amended consultant contract with CPL from $111,000 to $271,147 to match the corrected grant amount.

Staff told the committee that DOT issued an agreement with incorrect amounts and that the county needs to amend its resolutions to reflect the correct funding level. “The amounts were incorrect,” the staff member said. Staff explained the project funding typically comes from a mix that is 80% federal, 15% state and 5% county, but the new tranche the county is receiving is funded 90% federal and 10% county, which increases the county’s share by 5 percentage points.

Committee members asked whether the error was clerical; staff said the mismatch was caused by clerical problems and turnover at DOT. When asked about the construction schedule, staff said the project could be scheduled for construction next year or 2027 but did not give a firm date.

A motion to amend Resolution 127 and to adjust the consultant contract under Resolution 128 was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. The amendments authorize acceptance of the corrected DOT funding and increase the consultant contract to $271,147 to match the funding award.

Next steps: staff will update contract paperwork and coordinate with DOT and the consultant to finalize scope and schedule.