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Town of Tonawanda Awarded $100K
May 12, 2021
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Town of Tonawanda was awarded a $100,000 Engineering Planning Grant. They will conduct a Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey within a project area that will be the focus of future rehabilitation.
This funding was secured through the NYS DEC – Environmental Facilities Corporation.
Town of Orchard Park Awarded $45K
February 7, 2020
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Town of Orchard Park was awarded $45,000 for a Sewer District Consolidation Study. This is the initial step in consolidating the Town’s twenty-three sewer districts into one.
This funding was secured through the NYS Department of State – Local Citizens Reorganization Empowerment Grant Program.
Village of Brockport Awarded $1,494
January 28, 2020
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Village of Brockport was awarded $1,494 for the purchase of storage boxes and shelving to fully equip the court’s storage room.
This funding was secured through the NYS Justice Court Assistance Program (JCAP).
$2,641,750 IN CONSOLIDATED FUNDING AWARDS
December 18, 2018
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc.is pleased to announce that through our services grant funding in the amount of $2,641,750 was secured in the 2018 NYS Consolidated Funding Application – Regional Economic Development Council Initiative.
Individual Client Awards:
The Village of Lancaster was awarded $1,248,150 to address needed repairs to a portion of their sanitary sewer system. These repairs will restore the water quality of Cayuga and Plum Bottom Creeks by eliminating wastewater overflows which occur as a result of wet weather events, which in turn improves the water quality in the Niagara River/ Lake Erie watershed.
The Village of Albion was awarded $600,000 to add disinfection facilities to the existing Water Pollution Control Plant to comply with NYSDEC disinfection requirements. The Village will implement an ultraviolet system that will ensure that the wastewater discharge into Sandy Creek watershed will be significantly safer for the environment and the community.
AgriAmerica was awarded $498,600 was awarded to support the purchase of equipment for a revitalized former grape juice factory in Chautauqua County, the largest grape-producing county in New York. The project will allow the company to manufacture and store different strength juices made from locally grown grapes for distribution to multiple markets. It will result in job growth in the fruit farming, distribution, construction, and retail sectors.
The Town/Village of East Rochester was awarded $250,000 to acquire and develop 3 acres of undeveloped land into a new park. Linden Park will feature a lodge that can be rented (40-50 people) with ADA compliant bathrooms and accessibility, and an open pavilion that can hold 60-80 people.
The Town of Macedon was awarded $45,000 to map its Municipal Separate Sewer System (MS4), giving the Town the information needed to improve its Stormwater Management Plan. Creating a GIS database and map to track illicit discharges and resolve water-quality impairment in a timely fashion will improve water quality.
Seymour Library Awarded $75K
August 6, 2018
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Seymour Library, located in Brockport, NY, was awarded $75,301 to renovate two existing spaces at the library, into four study rooms for tutors, small group study and those looking for a quiet space to work.
This funding was secured through the NYS Education Department – Library Construction Grant Program.
Town of East Bloomfield Awarded $300K
April 24, 2018
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Town of East Bloomfield was awarded $300,000 for renovations to the Legion Building in Veterans Park.
This funding was secured through the State and Municipal Facilities Program.
$761,603 In Consolidated Funding Awards
December 13, 2017
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc.is pleased to announce that through our services grant funding in the amount of $761,603 was secured in the 2017 NYS Consolidated Funding Application – Regional Economic Development Council Initiative.
Individual Client Awards:
Town of Urbana was awarded a $683,603 Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Implementation Grant through the NYS Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation.
Village of Lancaster was awarded $56,000 to conduct a Sewer System Evaluation Survey and create a Corrective Action Plan through the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.
Village of Lancaster was awarded $22,000 to conduct an Extreme Weather Vulnerability Assessment to address flooding and increased snowfall through the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.
Village of Holley Awarded $1.2 Million
October 26, 2017
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Village of Holley was awarded a $1,254,000 Water Grant to replace 9,050 linear feet of water main along with fire hydrants, valves, water service transfers and Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition System.
This funding was secured through the NYS EFC Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WAII) – Drinking Water Program.
Town of Orchard Park Awarded $500K
October 18, 2017
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Town of Orchard Park was awarded $500,000 toward construction of their new Multi-Generational Community Center. This complex will offer space and activities for children, young adults, families and seniors all under one roof.
This funding was secured through the State and Municipal Facilities Program.
Village of Brockport Awarded $11K
August 24, 2017
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Village of Brockport was awarded $11,000 for restoration of the Seth Thomas Clock Tower donated to the Village by the Monroe Chapter of the DAR in 1914.
This funding was secured through the Rochester Area Community Foundation.