December 21, 2023
Update:
2024 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant Application
WEST WEBSTER HAMLET REVITALIZATION EFFORTS Town of Webster, NY Department of Community Development
West Webster Hamlet Revitalization Study Area Map
▪ Review of revitalization efforts to
date & priority plan recommendations
▪ TAP Grant Program Intent and
Eligibility
▪ Proposed Streetscape
Improvement Project Scope of Work & Cost Estimates
▪ Next Steps / Q & A / Board
Discussion
WEST WEBSTER HAMLET REVITALIZATION EFFORTS:
June 2021
Jan. 2022
Mar. 2022
Oct. 2022
Dec. 2022
April 2023
Sep. 2023
Webster Economic Development Alliance (WEDA) secured $90k Grant to create a revitalization plan
Consultant team selected in January 2022
Project kick-off March 2022
Public Open House held October 26, 2022 (over 70 attendees)
Income Survey conducted by G& G Municipal Consulting; Results indicate LMI area which makes it eligible for CBDG funding
Presentation of Phase II Environmental Site Assessment results for 600 Ridge Road at Spry Cafetorium.
County Tax Foreclosure Auction takes place; no bidders for 600 Ridge Road. Town with County towards acquisition.
Town developed scope of work / issued request for proposals for consultant services in Fall 2021
Oct. 2021
Technical and Citizen Committees formed in February 2022
Social Pinpoint online public input (over 800 unique participants)
Feb. 2022
July 2022
Day Engineering begins Phase II Environmental Testing at 600 Ridge Road; Structural Assessment also performed
Nov. 2022
Town receives Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Report; results inconclusive; more testing needed.
Jan. 2023
West Webster Hamlet Revitalization Plan finalized.
TAP Grant application submission
June 2023
Jan. 2024
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PRIORITY TRANSPORTATION AND STREETSCAPE RECOMMENDATIONS: ▪ Intersection of Old Ridge and Gravel Roads was identified
as the highest priority area based on community feedback.
▪ Sidewalks and associated pedestrian amenities / safety
enhancements are strongly desired in this area.
▪ Gateways, branding and other public realm
enhancements are recommended to celebrate the area’s history and create a strong sense of place.
2024 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) GRANT ▪ Funding to support bicycle, pedestrian, multi-use path and transportation-related
projects that increase options for non-vehicular transportation.
▪ $103M available Statewide – program is highly competitive ▪ Max request is 80% of project, up to $5M ▪ Local match minimum of 20% ▪ Funds cover planning, design/engineering services, right-of-way acquisition,
construction, and construction inspection
▪ Town awarded $1.45M TAP Grant in 2017 for Ridge Road Sidewalks ▪ Village awarded $811K TAP Grant in 2014 for North Avenue
2024 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) GRANT ▪ September 29, 2023: Program Launch ▪ Friday January 9, 2024: Final Application Due
▪ June 2024: Anticipated Award Notification ▪ Q4 2024: Anticipated Contract w/NYSDOT ▪ Q4 2024: Consultant Selection Process ▪ 2025-Q2 2026: Federal Aid Design Process ▪ Late 2026: Final Approvals and Bidding
▪ 2027: Construction
2024 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) GRANT WHY NOW? ▪ Sustained Momentum from Hamlet Master Planning Project ▪ Broad Public Support for Enhancements to ‘Old’ Ridge Road ▪ Private Sector is looking to Public Sector for revitalization commitment ▪ TAP Funds are awarded on a 3-year cycle ▪ Generally, a 3-4 Year Lag between Grant Application & Construction
PROPOSED PHASE I STREET SCAPE IMPROVEMENTS:
The Preferred Alternative included the following components along Ridge Rd. from Empire to Bay: • • • • • • •
Granite curbing 5’ Tree lawn with street trees on both sides of street Sidewalks on both sides of street Overhead utilities relocated underground Mid-block pedestrian crosswalks Pedestrian signals at signalized intersections Pedestrian scaled street lighting every 50’ on both sides of the street
PROPOSED PHASE I STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS:
PROPOSED PHASE I STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS:
STREET SCAPE IMPROVEMENTS COST ESTIMATE (PHASE 1): • Initial Cost Estimate of Preferred Alternative called for in Plan was significant. • Scope was scaled back several times to reduce cost, while still providing an impactful project that enhances the urban form of the Hamlet while improving pedestrian connectivity and safety, meeting the intent of the TAP. Proposed Phase I Scope includes: • Sidewalks (both sides of street from Empire to Cane Patch) • Curbing and decorative concrete treatments near intersection only • Street lighting every 75’ (alternating sides) • Tree lawn with street trees • Underground relocation of overhead utility wires near Gravel Rd. intersection only
Phase I includes Old Ridge Road from Empire Boulevard to Bay Road Project Components
Cost
Site Demolition:
$387,667
Utilities:
$774,000
Roadway:
$423,037
Concrete:
$835,325
General Site:
$718,600
Construction Subtotal
$3,138,355
Construction Cost Escalation (8% over 2 years):
$251,090
Contingency (12%):
$376,635
Total Construction Phase I:
$3,766,355
Design/Engineering/Soft Costs
$1,318,224
Estimated Project Total:
$5,084,579
PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENT IMPACTS ON PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT: ▪ NYC DOT: Economic Benefits of Sustainable
Streets (2014)
▪ Street enhancements quantified a 10-32%
increase in sales taxes generated from 2006 to 2010 for study corridors.
▪ Minnesota DOT: Assessing Economic
Benefits of Complete Streets (2023)
▪ On average, gross sales & property taxes per
capita increased
POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES FOR 20% LOCAL MATCH: ▪ 2025-2027 Town Budgets. ▪ Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds. ▪ Community Development Block Grants. ▪ Potential additional grant awards from other sources. ▪ Private Contributions. ▪ General Town-wide Fund Balance. ▪ Capital Project Bonding.
NEXT STEPS ▪ Planning Study Implementation: ▪ Formally Adopt Revitalization Plan ▪ Pursue recommended zoning changes ▪ Increased Code Enforcement ▪ 600 Ridge Road: ▪ Transfer of Ownership to Town of Webster ▪ Empty / Secure Structure ▪ Complete Environmental Investigations ▪ TAP Grant: ▪ Submit Grant Application by 1/09/24 ?
Present Day:
QUESTIONS?
Future Vision:
▪ To stay informed on West Webster Hamlet
Revitalization progress, visit: https://www.websterny.gov/611/West-Webster-Hamlet