https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f5201a9f254c1660d95195a9742b9c8a.pdf d76d90199a53e9f109d851651b0583c5 PDF Text Text ��������VILLAGE PROJECTS 2025 PARKS AND RECREATION BARNHART PARK PLAYGROUND – Project is to replace the playground at Barnhart Park. The Village has a $250,000 State grant for this project. The project is expected to start late in late winter 2026. The estimated match is $115,000 and will come from the recreation fund. A design has already been completed for this project. SENIOR CENTER – Project to address erosion at the north end of the senior center. Engineering work is on-going. Most of the work involves monitoring the site to determine the extent of the problem. This will have an impact on the final design. The engineers stated that there is no immediate concern. We are looking to expedite the work utilizing the material from the Sleepy Hollow Common project. DEVRIES PARK IMPROVEMENTS – The Village has a $250,000 State grant to be used potentially for phase two of the Margie Ruddick Plan. No decision has been made on yet, but projects for this site are limited since the park is in a flood zone. SIDEWALKS AND CONNECTIVITY RIVERSIDE DRIVE RIVERWALK – A conceptual design to extend the Riverside Drive Riverwalk to the north into Sleepy Hollow Manor was completed this spring. The Village recently applied for a grant to complete the physical work. The engineer’s estimate for this project is $1.7mil. The grant will cover 75% of this cost. TRANSPORATION ALTERNATIVE GRANT – Work will include new sidewalks and landscaping from Route 9 to Devries Park. The Village in partnership with Historic Hudson Valley received a federal grant in the amount of $3,878,789. There is a $490,00 required match from the Village. Grant contract should be executed in a few weeks. ROUTE 9 SIDEWALKS – Work will include new sidewalks along the westside of Route 9 from the Historic Hudson Valley entrance to Pierson Avenue. This project was recently awarded by the Village Board. There is $200,000 grant for this project with a $105,000 match. Work will start this fall after the Halloween season. �WATER AND SEWER RESERVIOR PROJECT – The project is to re-line and upgrade the Village’s 100 year old reservoir which is located on the State Preserve. Project is over four years old. The engineer is experiencing setbacks with the State and Health Department. We suggested moving forward with phases that do not require State or County approvals. We expect movement on this project this fall. We are seeking federal funding for this project. OCA WATER MAIN – This project is to repair a damaged water main that is under the OCA aqueduct. This Project is also over four years old partially due to complex repair needed. The engineer is also experiencing setbacks with the State and County Health Department. We were able to move forward with site work to clear the area, but this project is currently on hold. We do expect movement soon. The Village is seeking federal funding for this project as well. VALLEY STREET DRAINAGE – Project is to repair a storm pipe towards the bottom of Valley Street. The Village has a CDBG grant in the amount of $200,000 from the previous grant round. There is a $200,000 match for this project. The design is done and we will request permission to bid this project out in the fall. PIPE RE-LINING – Project is to continue re-lining drinking water pipes in the downtown. A $200,000 CDBG Grant for this project was just awarded to the Village. There will be a required $200,000 match. The grant is not yet in contract and won’t be for quite some time. The Village was also awarded a $1.1 mil. federal grant for this work, but it was put on hold. We are resubmitting the grant application for this project and are awaiting a decision. STORM WATER CONSORTIUM (CFA) – The Village applied for a grant to comply with Federal Storm Water regulations on behalf of a consortium made up of 14 municipalities. The grant is for $400,000 with a required $40,000 grant to be shared equally by the consortium. The match can be in-kind. Grant award decision will be announced around the end of the year. EMERGENCY SERVICES FIRE BOAT – The Village received a grant for $250,000 to purchase a new fire boat. Additional funds for this purchase will come from a previously approved capital budget. The Fire Department is working on the specifications for the boat in preparation for the bid process. FIRE HOUSE ROOF – Project is to replace the roof at Village Hall. The Village has a grant for this project in the amount of $139,000 with no match. The Village is soliciting engineers to design this project. The roof will also include solar panels, so engineering is required. The engineering firm needs to be NY Sun certified to comply with the grant contract. �SUSTAINABILITY CHICK GALELLA RIVERWALK PROJECT – Project involves the installation of pervious pavers along the Riverwalk to mitigate flooding. A bid has been awarded for this project. The Village received a $260,000 grant for this project. Work will begin early September. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN – Project is the creation of a Climate Action Plan to identify ways of reducing the effects of greenhouse gas emissions. The Village received a grant for this project in the amount of $73,750. The final draft is expected to be completed this Fall. DEVRIES BRIDGE PROJECT – Work will include raising the height of the bridge leading into Devries Park from Devries Avenue to reduce flood risk. The Village was awarded a grant in the amount of $1,837,000 for this project with a $95,000 match. The grant contract should be executed in a few weeks. SOLAR PANALS AT VILLAGE HALL – Project is to install solar panels on the roof at Village Hall. The Village received a $90,000 NYSERDA Grant for this project with no required match. SPONGE CITY – Project is to study ways to better manage storm water. A $50,000 grant was awarded for this project in 2024. The project is not yet in contract. CLEAN MOBILITY STUDY – Project is to identify alternative ways of transportation in Sleepy Hollow to reduce carbon emissions. There is a $100,000 grant for this project with no match. The entire project is financed and administered by NYSERDA. Recommendations will be provided this fall. GREEN BUILDING CODE STUDY – Project is the study the Village’s building code to determine if it can be improved to encourage more green initiatives. There is a $50,000 grant for this project with no match. The entire project is also financed and administered by NYSERDA. Recommendations will be provided this fall. EV CHARGING STATIONS – Project is to install to electric vehicle charging stations at the Village Hall parking lot. There is a $38,100 grant for this project. LED LIGHTS Project is to replace traditional cobra head street lights in the downtown with energy efficient LED lights. There is a $50,000 grant for this project. COMPLETE STREETS – Project is to re-configure the intersection at Washington/Chestnut and Valley. A $200,000 CDBG Grant was just awarded to the Village for this project. There will be a required $200,000 match. Grant is not yet in contract and won’t be for quite some time. �NY FORWARD PLAZA NUEVA – Project is to redesign the public play area at Morse School. $1,000,000 have been allocated through the NY Forward program. This project is in partnership with the School district. An IMA with the School is being worked out. FAÇADE PROGAM – This project is to provide grant funding for property and business owners to redo their façade or permanent interior work. The grant is for $300,000. Each qualified property owner may receive up to $75,000 of the grant amount. $30,000 of the grant funds are for a grant administrator. The Village Board is in the process of hiring this person. CORTLANDT STREET SIDEWALKS – Project is to replace the sidewalks the entire length of Cortlandt St. NY Forward has allocated $1,200,000 for this project. This project is not yet in contract. CORTLANDT PLAZA – Project is to hardscape the plaza at the top of Cortlandt St. There is an $80,000 grant for this project. The plan is to tie in this project with the larger Cortlandt St. Sidewalk project. DOWNTOWN SIDEWALKS – Project is to redo sidewalks in the downtown funded through a $250,000 grant. The plan is to tie in this project with the larger Cortlandt St. Sidewalk project. LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SITE WORK (LDC) – Project is to prepare the Sleepy Hollow Common site for redevelopment. Project is expected to be completed by the end of the year. It will include a roadway connecting Beekman Avenue to Continental Street. DPW GARAGE (LDC) – Project is to move the current public works facility to the Sleepy Hollow Common site. A design for the facility is completed, but the project has been put on hold due to concerns over the level of debt being incurred for the overall Sleepy Hollow Common project. There has been a discussion to move forward with the “Back of House” work to take advantage of a $2 mil. Climate Smart grant awarded to the LDC. RECREATIONAL SPACE (LDC) – Project is to construct a skate park, ball field, courts sports and other amenities at the Sleepy Hollow Commons. Design work is near completion and construction should begin in early 2026. RESTORE NY – The Village was awarded $211,500 to clean up the site at 64-68 Beekman Avenue, which was recently purchased by the LDC. Work for this project will begin soon. �SHARED SERVICES FOOD SCRAPS – $70,000 grant split between seven villages (Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings, Irvington, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown). The project is to determine how to advance each village’s food scrap program including possibly curb side pick-up. Presentation will be given to the Village Officials Committee in September. SAFE ROUTES FOR ALL – Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown and the Tarrytown School District are collaborating on a grant project to study ways to improve pedestrian, vehicular and bicycle safety. The grant is for $340,000 with a $30,000 match for each partner. The study should be completed this fall. ROUTE 9 STUDY – Project entails a Complete Streets Study along Route 9 from Hastings to Sleepy Hollow. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is conducting preliminary engineering activities for this U.S. Route 9 Complete Streets project. This involves preparing an environmental report with project recommendations. The report will include a preferred design that would enhance safety and improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities along U.S. Route 9. Preliminary designs have been completed and are being reviewed. This study has no expense to the Village. RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS Riverside Drive Pump Station Clinton Street Pipe Re-Lining Community Garden Bench at Barnhart Park �Administrator’s Report Village Projects August 19, 2025 �PARKS AND RECREATION BARNHART PARK PLAYGROUND – Project is to replace the playground at Barnhart Park. $250,000 Grant. Project is expected to start early 2026. SENIOR CENTER – Project to address erosion at the north end of the senior center. Engineers are monitoring the site to determine the appropriate design. The Village is looking to take advantage of the extra fill available at the Sleepy Hollow Common site to help address the problem. DEVRIES PARK IMPROVEMENTS – $250,000 grant to be used for park improvements Projects for this site are limited since the park in is a flood zone. �EMERGENCY SERVICES FIRE BOAT – The Village received a grant for $250,000 to purchase a new fire boat. Additional funds for this purchase will come from a previously approved capital budget. The Fire Department is working on the specifications for the boat in preparation for the bid process. FIRE HOUSE ROOF – Project is to replace the roof at Village Hall. The Village has a grant for this project in the amount of $139,000 with no match. The Village is soliciting engineers to design project. The roof will also include solar panels, so engineering is required. �WATER AND SEWER RESERVOIR PROJECT – The project is to re-line and upgrade the Village’s 100 year old reservoir which is located on the State Preserve. OCA WATER MAIN – This project is to repair a damaged water main that is under the OCA aqueduct. Site work was done this spring and repair work will begin soon. VALLEY STREET DRAINAGE – Project is to repair a storm pipe at the bottom of Valley Street. The Village has a CDBG grant in the amount of $200,000 for this project. PIPE RE-LINING (CDBG) – Project is to continue re-lining water lines in the downtown. A $200,000 CDBG Grant was just awarded to the Village for this project. The Village resubmitted a federal grant application for this project and are awaiting a decision. STORM WATER CONSORTIUM (CFA) – Grant to comply with Federal storm water regulations. Application just submitted. 14 Municipalities are in the consortium . �SUSTAINABILITY CHICK GALELLA RIVERWALK PROJECT – Project involves the installation of pervious pavers along the Riverwalk to mitigate flooding. The project has been awarded and work will begin early September. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN – Project is the creation of a Climate Action Plan to identify ways to deal with the effects of greenhouse gas emissions. The final draft is expected to be completed this Fall. SOLAR PANELS AT VILLAGE HALL – Project is to install solar panels on the roof at Village Hall. The Village received a $90,000 NYSERDA Grant for this project. CLEAN MOBILITY STUDY – $100,000 NYSERDA grant project to identify alternative ways of transportation in Sleepy Hollow. Study will be completed this fall. GREEN BUILDING CODE STUDY – $50,000 NYSERDA grant project to study the Village’s building code to determine if it can be improved to encourage more green initiatives. Study will be completed this fall. �SUSTAINABILITY (CONT.) DEVRIES BRIDGE PROJECT – Work will include raising the height of the bridge leading into Devries Park from Devries Avenue to reduce flood risk. The Village was awarded a $1,837,000 grant for this project. EV CHARGING STATIONS – Project is to install to electric vehicle charging stations at the Village Hall parking lot. There is a $38,100 grant for this project. SPONGE CITY – Project is to study ways to better manage storm water. $50,000 Grant awarded in 2024. Project is not yet in contract. LED LIGHTS – Project is to replace traditional cobra head street lights in the downtown with energy efficient LED lights. A $50,000 grant was received for this project. COMPLETE STREETS – Project is to re-configure the intersection at Washington/Chestnut and Valley. A $200,000 CDBG Grant was just awarded to the Village. The Grant is not yet in contract. �SIDEWALKS AND CONNECTIVITY RIVERSIDE DRIVE RIVERWALK – Conceptual Design completed and a grant application for the physical work has been submitted. ROUTE 9 SIDEWALKS – Work will include new sidewalks along the westside of Route 9 from the Historic Hudson Valley entrance to Pierson Avenue. The bid for this project was awarded. TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE GRANT – Work will include new sidewalks and landscaping from Route 9 to Devries Park. The Village in partnership with Historic Hudson Valley received a federal grant for this project in the amount of $3,878,789. �NY FORWARD CORTLANDT PLAZA – Project is to hardscape the plaza at the top of Cortlandt Street. There is an $80,000 grant for this project. The plan is to tie in this project with the larger NY Forward Cortlandt Street Sidewalk project. PLAZA NUEVA – Project is to redesign the public play area at Morse School. $1,000,000 have been allocated through the NY Forward program. This project is in partnership with the School district. An IMA with the School is being worked out. FAÇADE PROGAM – Project is to provide grant funding for property and business owners to redo their façade or permanent interior work. The grant is for $300,000 CORTLANDT STREET SIDEWALKS – Project is to replace the sidewalks the entire length of Cortlandt Street. NY Forward has allocated $1,200,000 for this project. DOWNTOWN SIDEWALKS – Project is to redo sidewalks in the downtown. There is a $250,000 grant for this project. The plan is to tie in this project with the larger NY Forward Cortlandt Street Sidewalk project. �LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SITE WORK (LDC) – Project is to prepare the Sleepy Hollow Common site for redevelopment. Project is expected to be completed by the end of the year and will include a roadway connecting Beekman Avenue to Continental Street. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (LDC) – Project is to construct a skate park, ball field, courts sports and other amenities at the Sleepy Hollow Commons. Design work is near completion and construction is scheduled for 2026. RESTORE NY (LDC) – The Village was awarded $211,500 to prepare the LDC owned site at 64-68 Beekman Avenue for redevelopment. DPW GARAGE (LDC) – Project is to move the current public works facility to the Sleepy Hollow Common site. A design for the facility was completed, but the project has been put on hold due to financial concerns. �SHARED SERVICES FOOD SCRAPS – $70,000 grant split between seven villages (Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings, Irvington, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown). The project is to determine how to advance each village’s food scrap program including possibly curb side pick-up. Study will be done this fall. SAFE STREETS FOR ALL – Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown and the Tarrytown School District are collaborating on a $340,000 grant project to study ways to improve pedestrian, vehicular and bicycle safety. The study will be completed this fall. ROUTE 9 STUDY – DOT Complete Streets Study along Route 9 from Hastings to Sleepy Hollow. Preliminary designs have been completed and are being reviewed. �Communications Director’s Report: August 19, 2025 Press Releases/Press Events May 2025  Project Mover: Worked jointly with the Village of Tarrytown to create a ribbon cutting event, press release and video to launch the Project Mover Bike Share program in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. Good press coverage and strong usage results for Project Mover. Special thanks to SRO Bencosme for participating in the video June 2025  Drafted and distributed a press release highlighting the Village of Sleepy Hollow’s purchase of the vacant lot(s) at 64-68 Beekman Avenue. Media pick-up in River Journal and Hudson Independent July 2025  Drafted and distributed press release for the Sleepy Hollow Police Department highlighting a successful drug related arrest in order to serve as a deterrent. Coverage in multiple outlets Community Outreach June 2025  Morse School Construction (parking alternatives): Met with Facilities Director of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns to review construction �schedules and communications priorities. Met with staff from Historic Hudson Valley to coordinate parking alternatives. Worked with SHPD on communications. Expanded Spanish-Language Communications  Met with Village of Sleepy Hollow translator Pedro Ledesma to strategize enhanced communications to Spanish-speaking community  19 of past 25 Village e-blasts translated to Spanish Emergency Communications/Newsletter Sign-up  Vetted options for upgrading Village’s emergency communications (particularly text/cell phone communications)  Worked with the Village’s Police Consultant and Chief Bueti to establish protocols for working with Westchester County Emergency Communications Upcoming Initiatives  Halloween Season Brochure: Full sponsorship. Set for printing this week  Halloween Traffic/Parking communication  Barnhardt Park Community Garden Outreach � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes & Resolutions-2025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MINS_TRUST_2025-08-19 Subject The topic of the resource Board of Trustees Minutes-2025 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Village of Sleepy Hollow All Rights Reserved. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text