600 Ridge Road (Former Webster Furniture Strippers Site) • 2009-2020: Property offered for sale at County tax foreclosure auction; no bidders; County opts to not take title each year. Property remains vacant and abandoned. • October 2022: Town & Monroe County enter into an IMA for temporary control of 600 Ridge Road for the purpose of environmental investigation; Town initiates exterior clean up of property to allow for access/testing. • November 2022-January 2023: Day Engineering performs Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) at 600 Ridge Road. Town hires structural engineer to perform structural assessment. • April 2023: Town holds public information meeting at Spry Middle School regarding results of the Phase II ESA / testing (results inconclusive, further testing required). • June 2023: Town engages with Knauf Shaw LLP Environmental Attorneys to explore options/strategies for 600 Ridge Road. • August-September 2023: Town works with Knauf Shaw, EPA, NYSDEC, and Webster Economic Development Alliance (WEDA) to develop potential acquisition strategies; investigate liabilities. • September 26, 2023: 600 Ridge Road offered at tax foreclosure auction; no bidders; Monroe County opts not to take title.
• July 2021: Town awarded $90,000 UPWP Grant to complete a West Webster Revitalization Plan. • March 2022: West Webster Hamlet Revitalization Planning process officially begins. • December 2022: Town hires G & G Municipal Consulting to perform income survey of West Webster Hamlet area residents. Results of survey indicate that area income meets hardship status to qualify for several grant programs. • January 2023: WEDA applies for 1.825 million “Restore NY grant” to assist with property rehabilitation of vacant properties in the area. • May 2023: West Webster Hamlet Revitalization Plan Completed. Recommendations include revitalization of the “four corners” in the Hamlet as a top priority.