VGFD Notice of Special Election 6/22/21

PROPOSITION

SHALL the bond resolution of Vails Gate Fire District, in the Towns of New Windsor and Cornwall, Orange County, New York, entitled: “BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VAILS GATE FIRE DISTRICT (“FIRE DISTRICT”), IN THE TOWNS OF NEW WINDSOR AND CORNWALL, ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MAY 20, 2021, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FIREHOUSE AND ACCESSORY STORAGE GARAGE ON LAND LOCATED AT 872 BLOOMING GROVE TURNPIKE, VAILS GATE, NEW YORK AND EXPECTED TO BE LEASED BY THE FIRE DISTRICT FROM THE VAILS GATE FIRE COMPANY, INC., PURSUANT TO A 99-YEAR GROUND LEASE, INCLUDING DEMOLITION, GRADING AND/OR IMPROVEMENT OF THE SITE AND PURCHASE OF THE ORIGINAL FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT OR MACHINERY REQUIRED FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID FIREHOUSE AND STORAGE GARAGE ARE TO BE USED (THE “PROJECT”); STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $16,500,000, INCLUDING PRELIMINARY COSTS AND COSTS INCIDENTAL THERETO AND TO THE FINANCING THEREOF; APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, INCLUDING THE APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 FROM THE EXISTING “ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT TO LAND AND COSTS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH CAPITAL RESERVE FUND” HERETOFORE ESTABLISHED, WHICH IS HEREBY APPROVED; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SERIAL BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $16,000,000, TO FINANCE THE BALANCE OF SAID APPROPRIATION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF SAID BONDS AND THE INTEREST THEREON AS THE SAME BECOME DUE AND PAYABLE,” BE APPROVED?

All residents of the Fire District who were duly registered to vote with the Orange County Board of Elections on or before Tuesday, June 1, 2021, shall be eligible to vote at said Special Election.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

DATED:         May 20, 2021
LAURIE SEYMOUR
FIRE DISTRICT SECRETARY

$800 Million Available for Small Businesses in NY

Re-Bid for Clarkview Sewer Main Replacement Project

Attached is the Re-Bid for the Clarkview Sewer Main Replacement Project.

6/7 Town Hall Returning to Normal Hours 8:30 - 4:30

Beginning Monday, June 7th, Town Hall and Recreation will be returning to normal hours, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. The public can visit any time during these hours, and it is no longer required to make an appointment to visit Town Hall. We are in compliance with the latest CDC COVID-19 guidelines regarding the mask mandate and social distancing, and we ask that all visitors do the same. If you can conduct business via phone or email, we still greatly encourage this. Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing you!

VGFD 6/10 Public Presentation on New Firehouse

Public Presentation June 10th at 7pm
Vails Gate Station 1, 872 Blooming Grove Tpke.
This Presentation will review the proposed construction of a new firehouse.
The Bond Vote will be on June 22nd from 6pm-9pm
For questions contact Thomas Lucchesi at tlucchesi@vailsgatefd.com
 

Tenants and landlords can apply for the New York State Rental Assistance Program

Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has announced that tenants behind in paying rent and/or utility bills due to a COVID-19 hardship may be eligible for the New York State Rental Assistance Program, which is funded by the federal government and administered in partnership with the County’s Departments of Social Services and Community Development.

Approximately $24 million is available to help those who are up to 12 months behind in back rent, as well as to pay up to three months of future rent, depending on eligibility. Tenants and landlords who are owed rent by individuals may apply for the program. Payments will be issued directly to landlords and utility companies.

Tenants may apply to receive rental and utility bill assistance if, since March 13, 2020 and due to COVID-19, they are behind in payments; have a member of the household who has received unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in income; and meet income and other requirements. To be eligible, adjusted gross income for 2020 cannot exceed $54,950 for an individual, $62,800 for two-person households, $70,650 for three, $78,500 for four, $84,800 for five, $91,100 for six, $97,350 for seven and $103,650 for eight.

Renters who meet eligibility criteria and landlords who have eligible tenants in arrears are encouraged to apply soon, as funds will be distributed on a rolling basis. The application process opened on Tuesday, June 1^st. Information is available at www.orangecountygov.com/2057/Emergency-Rental-Assistance

or Orange County residents may call 311.

The County’s 311 hotline can also help locate immediate housing for those living in unlivable or temporary conditions, and individuals fleeing domestic violence. The hotline also provides collaborative and professional telephone support and outreach 24-hours a day to anyone in Orange County in need of emotional support, crisis intervention, or connection to food resources.

Attached is a flyer that can be printed in both English and Spanish which summarizes the program.

Notice of Special Election for the Vails Gate Firehouse

Attached please find a Notice of Special Election for the Vails Gate Firehouse, which is to be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.