George Garrison, head of the Department of Public Works (DPW) for the City of Newbugh, will be discussing bulk item pickup at the City Council Work Session on Thursday, September 2, 2010 from 6:00–8:00 PM. The session will be held at City Hall, located at 83 Broadway.
Meeting Minutes
Community Center, Lander Street
July 6, 2010, 7pm
Welcome at 7:10pm. Please be sure to email A. Diggs at nha@newburghheightsassociation.com with contact information for anyone you know who is not receiving meeting notifications.
The 2nd Annual Chain Saw Extravaganza
Sunday, September 12th
Beginning at 4:00 PM
Help us to open up the view and get our vision clear for the future of the Heights. Join the NHA for a brush-trimming party on the Bluff!
Bring a supper dish to share or something to refresh the whistle. Refreshments of all sorts will the served up in the backyards of Bay View homes.
Save the date!
The next meeting of the Newburgh Heights Association is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15th, from 7:00–9:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Heights Community Center, located at 104 S. Lander St.
Meeting agenda and flier to come.
On Wednesday, August 18th, the NHA had its monthly meeting. It was attended by 27 Newburgh Heights Association residents, and the guest speaker was Acting City Manager Richard Herbek.
Three resolutions regarding the Liberty Street School development project by Bluestone Development, Inc. were unanimously adopted at tonight’s special City Council meeting.
At this time, Bluestone does not hold title for the Liberty Street School, and it remains the property of the City of Newburgh.
Download the three resolutions for more detail:
• City Rescinds Bluestone Resolution (.doc)
• Notice to Cure to Bluestone (.doc)
• Stop Work Order & City Emergency Steps Plan (.doc)
See also: Questions & Answers: Liberty Street School (July 16th, 2010)
The next meeting of the Newburgh Heights Association is scheduled for Wednesday, August 18th, from 7:00–9:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Heights Community Center, located at 104 S. Lander St.
Downloads:
• Printable event flier/English (PDF)
• Printable event flier/Spanish (PDF)
• Full meeting agenda (.doc)
A Special City Council meeting has been scheduled for Monday, August 16, 2010 at 6:00 pm. Mayor and Council will discuss and vote on the following agenda items:
The meeting will be held in the third floor City Council Chambers located at 83 Broadway, City Hall, Newburgh, New York.
The public is invited to attend.
Download: Press release (.doc)
Meeting Minutes
Community Center, Lander Street
July 6, 2010, 7pm
Welcome and introduction of agenda items at approximately 7:20pm
The Newburgh City Council has provided answers to several questions about the Liberty Street School posed by the Newburgh Heights Association:
Q: Has Bluestone Developers, Inc. (Bluestone) met the requirements in section 7 of the LPA and established that it has secured 70% of the total estimated costs of the rehabilitation of the Premises and construction of the project? If so, what is this amount and what is the source of Bluestone’s funding? If not, is the City waiving this requirement for Closing and is this waiver in writing?
A: Bluestone has not demonstrated 70% secured funding for the project. Section 3 of the Letter Amendment to the June 19, 2008 Land Purchase Agreement (LPA), copies enclosed, as attached to Resolution No.: 144-2010 adopted on July 12, 2010, will delete the 70% funding requirement set forth in Section 7 of the Land Purchase Agreement.
Q: What is the impact of the release of asbestos at the school on: (i) the timeline for completion of the project; (ii) the cost of the project; and (iii) Bluestone’s ability to successfully and adequately abate the asbestos?
A: Bluestone will be responsible for all costs of obtaining a licensed asbestos contractor to submit an asbestos survey and to undertake asbestos cleanup, as required by the State Department of Labor. The maximum of 18 months to complete the project, following delivery of the deed, as required under Section 3 of Schedule C of the LPA, will not be extended by the Letter Amendment.
Q: Will the deed still contain the provisions in Schedule C of the LPA, including the requirement that Bluestone rehab the building and bring it in compliance with State, County and Local occupancy standards within 18 months of the date of the deed? Can the City enforce this requirement after title has passed? If not, what are the consequences?
A: Schedule C of the LPA, which survives delivery of the deed, will remain unchanged. The terms and conditions of Schedule C will be incorporated in the deed. The property will revert to the City if the project is not completed within 18 months of delivery of the deed.
Q: Can Bluestone amend the deed after it has title to eliminate all time-line requirements listed in the LPA? If so, what will the City do to ensure that this does not become yet another failed project?
A: Section 3 of Schedule C of the LPA, which will be incorporated in the deed, prohibits Bluestone from deeding the property to another person (or entity) before the project is completed.
Download: Land Purchase Agreement between the City of Newburgh and Bluestone Developers, Inc. (PDF)
