REDC AWARDS WILL FUEL REGION’S ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION Statement from Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I-57th District)
“New jobs, greater economic opportunities and a richer quality of life will be the outcome of the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) awards announced today. These winning proposals encompass a diverse spectrum of projects, from infrastructure upgrades to manufacturing investment to historic preservation and beyond. Yet, what they share is a common belief in a bright future for the Southern Tier and Livingston County and a certainty that our people are our greatest asset,” said Senator Catharine Young.
“Taken together, the funding for our district amounts to more than $10.5 million for municipalities, businesses and nonprofits, yet the jobs and economic activity that will be generated will produce dividends far exceeding that amount. I applaud the local and state officials, and stakeholders from every sector who invested time, vision and great effort in this process. I look forward to continuing to work together in 2019 to build on these successes,” she concluded.
Allegany County projects that received funding include:
· $625,000 for Alfred Technology Resources DBA to provide new programming aimed at fostering entrepreneurship;
· $78,984 for the Allegany County Soil and Water Conservation District to construct a permanent salt storage facility for the Town of
Granger;
· $700,000 for Ninos Tile to develop a vacant lot at 3 North Main Street and transform it into a five-floor, multi-use facility with
commercial space and market rate apartments;
· $20,100 for the Nature Conservancy to develop construction planning documents for trail upgrades at the Moss Lake Preserve in
Caneadea;
· $30,000 for the Town of Caneadea to complete an engineering report evaluating the most efficient, cost-effective solution for
disinfecting wastewater treatment plant effluent;
· $8,200 for the Town of Friendship to conduct a study of an effluent wastewater mechanical screening facility for the wastewater
treatment plant;
· $30,000 for the Village of Bolivar to complete an engineering study to evaluate the existing sanitary sewer collection system and
identify improvements;
· $476,025 for the Village of Bolivar to install an ultraviolet disinfection system at its wastewater treatment facility;
· $456,750 for the Village of Cuba Main Street Revitalization Project; and
· $540,000 for the Village of Wellsville to install an ultraviolet disinfection system at their wastewater treatment plant.
Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara will share funding for the following projects:
· $75,000 for Young Audiences of Western New York to hire student apprentices to
work with a Master Teaching Artists to boost creativity and learn essential career skills.
Cattaraugus County projects that received funding include:
· $200,000 for Cattaraugus County and the Town of Ashford to construct a salt/sand storage facility to be used by both municipalities;
· $30,000 for the City of Olean to conduct an Allegheny River wastewater syphon study;
· $12,500 for the Town of Ashford to complete a market analysis of the construction of a welcome center/truck stop at the intersection
of Route 219 and Eddies Road;
· $30,000 for the Town of Ashford to conduct a wastewater collection system study;
· $50,000 for the Town of Great Valley to conduct a preliminary study of its drinking water and storm water infrastructure;
· $30,000 for the Town of Great Valley to conduct a study to determine the best method to
eliminate failed septic systems in the Hamlet of Kill Buck;
· $196,607 for the Town of Mansfield to build a new salt storage shed;
· $250,000 for the Town of Olean to construct a sewer collection system to replace aged and failing private septic systems; and
· $50,000 for the Village of Franklinville to conduct a study of its drinking water infrastructure.
Chautauqua County projects that received funding include:
· $498,600 for AgriAmerica Fruit Products to purchase and revitalize a former grape juice factory in Chautauqua County;
· $73,155 for Chautauqua County, in partnership with the City of Dunkirk, Village of Silver Creek, Towns of Hanover and Westfield and
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, to install five ADA accessible kayak launches;
· $375,000 for Chautauqua County to purchase two skimmers to collect and remove floating vegetation and surface debris from
Chautauqua Lake;
· $30,000 for Chautauqua County to complete an engineering report to identify and reduce sources of infiltration and inflow within the
North Chautauqua Lake Sewer District service area;
· $162,000 for the Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District to stabilize roadside ditches in the Chautauqua Lake
watershed;
· $90,849 for the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Inc. to acquire property on Cassadaga Lake to establish the Upper Cassadaga Lake Nature Park;
· $100,000 for the City of Jamestown to acquire riverfront development property;
· $225,000 for the Dunkirk Local Development Corporation to develop and present the Dunkirk Great Lakes Grand Prix Boat Races;
· $25,000 for Infinity Visual and Performing Arts to hire a development coordinator to implement the organization's development
strategy to achieve organizational financial goals;
· $220,000 for the Northern Chautauqua Local Economic Development Initiative to make renovations to the historic White Inn in the
heart of downtown Fredonia;
· $500,000 for St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to stabilize and restore its bell tower and front porch;
· $625,000 for SUNY Fredonia/Fredonia Technology Incubator to provide new and enhanced services and programs for startups in the
music, multimedia innovation (gaming and VR) and the food industries;
· $202,478 for the Town of Busti to undertake a project to improve drainage throughout the town and the Village of Lakewood;
· $90,750 for the Town of Sheridan to design and construct improvements to Sheridan Bay Park on the Lake Erie waterfront;
· $1,000,000 for the Town of Westfield to transform the former Welch’s building in Westfield into a multi-use structure with
commercial, retail and residential units;
· $23,875 for the Village of Fredonia and the City of Dunkirk to develop options for a consolidated regional biosolids system at a centralized receiving station;
· $695,000 for the Village of Lakewood to transform Chautauqua Avenue into a green street with porous pavers and stormwater street
trees to help reduce runoff to Chautauqua Lake;
· $340,492 for the Village of Lakewood to assist in the renovation of mixed use properties in the Village's Chautauqua Avenue Business
District;
· $255,951 for the Village of Lakewood to develop green stormwater infrastructure improvements at Lowe Park;
· $18,000 for the Village of Sherman to complete a Climate Smart Comprehensive Plan that will help mitigate the effects of extreme
weather events, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, revitalize its business corridor and improve quality of life for village residents; and
· $50,000 for the Village of Sherman to complete a preliminary engineering report of its drinking water and storm water infrastructure.
Livingston County projects that received funding include:
· $20,000 for Livingston County Development Corporation to create design guidelines for Livingston County;
· $767,250 for Livingston County Water & Sewer Authority to install new UV disinfection equipment at the Lakeville wastewater
treatment facility;
· $20,000 for Livingston County IDA to conduct a market feasibility and financial analysis study to assist in attracting a hotel/resort off
Exit 4 on I-390 in Dansville;
· $167,373 for the Town of Livonia to replace two culverts and reconfigure the dam at Conesus Lake outlet;
· $113,468 for the Town of Livonia to restore and stabilize 320 feet of the eastern Conesus Lake shoreline; and
· $30,000 for the Village of Nunda to complete an engineering report evaluating disinfection alternatives at the wastewater treatment
plant.
“New jobs, greater economic opportunities and a richer quality of life will be the outcome of the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) awards announced today. These winning proposals encompass a diverse spectrum of projects, from infrastructure upgrades to manufacturing investment to historic preservation and beyond. Yet, what they share is a common belief in a bright future for the Southern Tier and Livingston County and a certainty that our people are our greatest asset,” said Senator Catharine Young.
“Taken together, the funding for our district amounts to more than $10.5 million for municipalities, businesses and nonprofits, yet the jobs and economic activity that will be generated will produce dividends far exceeding that amount. I applaud the local and state officials, and stakeholders from every sector who invested time, vision and great effort in this process. I look forward to continuing to work together in 2019 to build on these successes,” she concluded.
Allegany County projects that received funding include:
· $625,000 for Alfred Technology Resources DBA to provide new programming aimed at fostering entrepreneurship;
· $78,984 for the Allegany County Soil and Water Conservation District to construct a permanent salt storage facility for the Town of
Granger;
· $700,000 for Ninos Tile to develop a vacant lot at 3 North Main Street and transform it into a five-floor, multi-use facility with
commercial space and market rate apartments;
· $20,100 for the Nature Conservancy to develop construction planning documents for trail upgrades at the Moss Lake Preserve in
Caneadea;
· $30,000 for the Town of Caneadea to complete an engineering report evaluating the most efficient, cost-effective solution for
disinfecting wastewater treatment plant effluent;
· $8,200 for the Town of Friendship to conduct a study of an effluent wastewater mechanical screening facility for the wastewater
treatment plant;
· $30,000 for the Village of Bolivar to complete an engineering study to evaluate the existing sanitary sewer collection system and
identify improvements;
· $476,025 for the Village of Bolivar to install an ultraviolet disinfection system at its wastewater treatment facility;
· $456,750 for the Village of Cuba Main Street Revitalization Project; and
· $540,000 for the Village of Wellsville to install an ultraviolet disinfection system at their wastewater treatment plant.
Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara will share funding for the following projects:
· $75,000 for Young Audiences of Western New York to hire student apprentices to
work with a Master Teaching Artists to boost creativity and learn essential career skills.
Cattaraugus County projects that received funding include:
· $200,000 for Cattaraugus County and the Town of Ashford to construct a salt/sand storage facility to be used by both municipalities;
· $30,000 for the City of Olean to conduct an Allegheny River wastewater syphon study;
· $12,500 for the Town of Ashford to complete a market analysis of the construction of a welcome center/truck stop at the intersection
of Route 219 and Eddies Road;
· $30,000 for the Town of Ashford to conduct a wastewater collection system study;
· $50,000 for the Town of Great Valley to conduct a preliminary study of its drinking water and storm water infrastructure;
· $30,000 for the Town of Great Valley to conduct a study to determine the best method to
eliminate failed septic systems in the Hamlet of Kill Buck;
· $196,607 for the Town of Mansfield to build a new salt storage shed;
· $250,000 for the Town of Olean to construct a sewer collection system to replace aged and failing private septic systems; and
· $50,000 for the Village of Franklinville to conduct a study of its drinking water infrastructure.
Chautauqua County projects that received funding include:
· $498,600 for AgriAmerica Fruit Products to purchase and revitalize a former grape juice factory in Chautauqua County;
· $73,155 for Chautauqua County, in partnership with the City of Dunkirk, Village of Silver Creek, Towns of Hanover and Westfield and
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, to install five ADA accessible kayak launches;
· $375,000 for Chautauqua County to purchase two skimmers to collect and remove floating vegetation and surface debris from
Chautauqua Lake;
· $30,000 for Chautauqua County to complete an engineering report to identify and reduce sources of infiltration and inflow within the
North Chautauqua Lake Sewer District service area;
· $162,000 for the Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District to stabilize roadside ditches in the Chautauqua Lake
watershed;
· $90,849 for the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Inc. to acquire property on Cassadaga Lake to establish the Upper Cassadaga Lake Nature Park;
· $100,000 for the City of Jamestown to acquire riverfront development property;
· $225,000 for the Dunkirk Local Development Corporation to develop and present the Dunkirk Great Lakes Grand Prix Boat Races;
· $25,000 for Infinity Visual and Performing Arts to hire a development coordinator to implement the organization's development
strategy to achieve organizational financial goals;
· $220,000 for the Northern Chautauqua Local Economic Development Initiative to make renovations to the historic White Inn in the
heart of downtown Fredonia;
· $500,000 for St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to stabilize and restore its bell tower and front porch;
· $625,000 for SUNY Fredonia/Fredonia Technology Incubator to provide new and enhanced services and programs for startups in the
music, multimedia innovation (gaming and VR) and the food industries;
· $202,478 for the Town of Busti to undertake a project to improve drainage throughout the town and the Village of Lakewood;
· $90,750 for the Town of Sheridan to design and construct improvements to Sheridan Bay Park on the Lake Erie waterfront;
· $1,000,000 for the Town of Westfield to transform the former Welch’s building in Westfield into a multi-use structure with
commercial, retail and residential units;
· $23,875 for the Village of Fredonia and the City of Dunkirk to develop options for a consolidated regional biosolids system at a centralized receiving station;
· $695,000 for the Village of Lakewood to transform Chautauqua Avenue into a green street with porous pavers and stormwater street
trees to help reduce runoff to Chautauqua Lake;
· $340,492 for the Village of Lakewood to assist in the renovation of mixed use properties in the Village's Chautauqua Avenue Business
District;
· $255,951 for the Village of Lakewood to develop green stormwater infrastructure improvements at Lowe Park;
· $18,000 for the Village of Sherman to complete a Climate Smart Comprehensive Plan that will help mitigate the effects of extreme
weather events, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, revitalize its business corridor and improve quality of life for village residents; and
· $50,000 for the Village of Sherman to complete a preliminary engineering report of its drinking water and storm water infrastructure.
Livingston County projects that received funding include:
· $20,000 for Livingston County Development Corporation to create design guidelines for Livingston County;
· $767,250 for Livingston County Water & Sewer Authority to install new UV disinfection equipment at the Lakeville wastewater
treatment facility;
· $20,000 for Livingston County IDA to conduct a market feasibility and financial analysis study to assist in attracting a hotel/resort off
Exit 4 on I-390 in Dansville;
· $167,373 for the Town of Livonia to replace two culverts and reconfigure the dam at Conesus Lake outlet;
· $113,468 for the Town of Livonia to restore and stabilize 320 feet of the eastern Conesus Lake shoreline; and
· $30,000 for the Village of Nunda to complete an engineering report evaluating disinfection alternatives at the wastewater treatment
plant.