Vision Long Island Infrastructure List

Preliminary Transportation, Wastewater & Green Infrastructure Priority Recommendations

Endorsed by the LI Smart Growth Working Group: Regional Organizations/Entities: -American Association of Retired Persons, LI Chapter -American Planning Association, LI Section -ADLIII Architecture -Avalon Bay Communities -Citizens Campaign for the Environment -Empire State Future -Good Harvest Financial Group -Hammer Magazine -Jobco Organization -Livingston Development Group -Long Island Federation of Labor -Long Island Progressive Coalition -Neighborhood Network -NY League of Conservation Voters

-P S & S -RDSWU – Local 338 -Real Estate Next -Regional Plan Association -RMB Development -Saratoga Associates -Tri-State Transportation Campaign -Vision Long Island Local Organizations: -4 Towns Civic Association -Concerned Citizens of Plainview-Old Bethpage -Coram Civic Association -Gordon Heights Civic Association -Middle Island Civic Association -Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce

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Individuals: -Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner -Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Connie Kepert -Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby -Town of Huntington Councilman Stuart Besen -Town of Islip Councilman Steve Flotteron - Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Anthony Macagnone -Town of Riverhead Councilwoman Barbara Blass

Vision Long Island - 24 Woodbine Ave., Suite One. Northport, NY 11768

Preliminary List of Infrastructure Projects Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested

LI Communities Ready for Federal Stimulus! The 2009 Federal Stimulus package will provide resources for high priority infrastructure projects. Over the last two months, Long Island’s Towns and Villages have pulled together over $3 billion of requests for funding for this years Federal stimulus. Efforts from the municipalities of North Hempstead, Oyster Bay, Huntington, Brookhaven, Islip, Riverhead, Babylon, Long Beach, Glen Cove as well as over ten villages have brought forward thoughtful recommendations in the areas of transportation, sewers, green infrastructure, downtown, and small business assistance. When State agencies requests from NYS DOT, DEC (through the Environmental Facilities Corp), NYPA and the MTA are factored in, there is easily another $6 billion. Towards that end, Vision Long Island, in coordination with twenty regional and local organizations, has prepared a preliminary set of transportation and wastewater infrastructure recommendations. This list was developed from a survey of priorities from the 2008 Smart Growth Summit, attended by over 800 Long Island leaders; feedback from the Smart Growth News e-newsletter that reaches 8,000 Long Island residents each week; and ongoing work with local communities, developers, and municipalities. Most of these projects follow Smart Growth principles, focusing infrastructure in existing downtown centers or new centers. In addition, these recommendations all either born out of a community vision, market driven private investments and/or intelligent municipal planning. In addition, Congress will be faced with a huge opportunity to invest in transit. The 2009 Transportation Authorization Bill is being used by transit advocates as a way for the federal government to rectify the desperate need for a national infrastructure system. The opportunities exist in the areas of transportation investments for both road maintenance and pedestrian safety improvements and transit improvements for rail and bus, both in capital and operations assistance. Sewer infrastructure is probably the largest area where Long Island can benefit, with 70% of Suffolk County unsewered and Nassau systems in need of upgrade. Investment in sewage treatment facilities in Bay Park, Cedar Creek as well as expanding service for new districts on commercial corridors or downtowns in Smithtown/Kings Park, Mastic/Shirley, Rocky Point and Wyandanch must be a priority. With billions of dollars pouring into infrastructure projects nationally, there is an enormous opportunity to make the new and retrofitted infrastructure beneficial to the environment. Green infrastructure can include many things, from regional or municipal investments in transit or other infrastructure to private investments in an individual building, technology or company. It includes building wind and solar farms, expanding residential and commercial solar utilities, retrofitting and weathering buildings, LEED green building certification, and more. New jobs include short-term construction and engineering jobs, as well as long-term careers to maintain the new energy programs and retrofitted power plants. Opportunities exist in the federal stimulus for tax breaks for small businesses. A provision in the stimulus bill would allow businesses that lost money in 2008 to offset it against profits earned from as far back as five years ago (currently, this provision is limited at 2 years). Businesses would be able to recoup the taxes they paid in this time frame in order to make up for their losses. Only 90 percent of the loss can be carried back while the rest if forfeited. There are also developments of regional significance that are at different levels of support. Infrastructure assistance for the Glen Cove waterfront development, the Lighthouse project in the Nassau HUB and varying development projects in downtown Riverhead are all large scale initiatives that have public support and are, at least politically, “ready to go”.

Memorandum prepared by: Vision Long Island, 24 Woodbine Ave. Suite One, Northport, NY 11768, 631-261-0242, 631-754-4452 FAX, [email protected], www.visionlongisland.org

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested Projects that need additional vetting include the MTA’s 3rd Track, NYS DOT’s Intermodal Rail, Suffolk County’s Yaphank County Center, the Heartland Development in Brentwood, and Riverhead Resorts in Calverton. While folks would recognize that these projects are “game changers,” it would be premature to advance these initiatives without full environmental review and further public input. All told, these public investments are necessary to bring needed revitalization to our "Main Streets" on Long Island and across the state where 225,000 New Yorkers have recently lost their jobs. These policies will strengthen Long Island's nearly 100 existing downtown commercial business districts and can assist in the redevelopment of 15 commercial corridors and at least 8 new economic centers. Let’s work on the projects where there is public consensus; ones that will synergize our downtowns, clean our environment, and create jobs. Working closely with our local officials, small business community, civic and environmental leaders will point us towards wise investments for Long Island’s future.

Preliminary List of Infrastructure Projects Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested Types of Green Infrastructure Projects: U-Update/ bring up to code- Projects to bring old outdated infrastructure up to current standards to improve performance, health and safety. M-Maintenance/ Repairs- Projects to maintain and repair existing infrastructure. G-Greening buildings, vehicles or infrastructure- Projects to increase the energy efficiency of or improving environmental performance of buildings, vehicle fleets, existing or new infrastructure. D-Downtown Revitalization- Projects that would allow for the revitalization of existing downtowns or the creation of new downtown centers through creation of sewer districts, pedestrian improvements or transit improvements. T-Transit/Roadway Improvements- Projects to increase and improve transit service and roadway projects that make roads safer and more comfortable for all users; pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.

TOWNS Town of Brookhaven: GPS Preemption System (“Opticom”), Town of Brookhaven, $3,000,000 This is the next generation of the existing preemption system for the Town of Brookhaven. It improves emergency vehicle response times by expediting the sequence on the approach to the traffic signal. This technology will eliminate the current line-of-sight dependency and clear right-of-way around corners, therefore increasing safety. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 113 1 LED Upgrade, Town of Brookhaven, $1,500,000 This project will upgrade 110 existing Brookhaven traffic signals from incandescent fixtures to LEDs, which are much more energy efficient. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 57 1 Sidewalks on Old Town Road, Town of Brookhaven, $1,300,000 T- Estimated Jobs Created: 49 1 Sewer District No. 8 – Ronkonkoma/Lake Ronkonkoma, Town of Brookhaven, $90,000,000 The service area proposed for the Lake Ronkonkoma Hub would be relatively compact, being in the vicinity of the Long Island Rail Road and north of Islip’s MacArthur Airport. Due to the location in the vicinity of the airport, at grade or underground facilities would be easily sited. The service area would run approximately 1.5 miles and

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested require the sewer system to be jacked under the Long Island Rail Road, going to a wastewater treatment facility on the airport site. Estimated Jobs Created: 2250 4 TOB Parks Administrative Building, Town of Brookhaven, $6,000,000 Tax Receiver’s Office, Town of Brookhaven, $3,000,000 Old Town Hall, Town of Brookhaven, $5,500,000 Port Jefferson Dredging, Town of Brookhaven, $200,000,000 Blue Point Dredging, Town of Brookhaven, $200,000,000 Mt. Sinai Dredging, Town of Brookhaven, $200,000,000 Forge River Dredging, Town of Brookhaven, $200,000,000 Sandspit Dredging, Town of Brookhaven, $200,000,000 Emergency Operation Center, Town of Brookhaven, $5,500,000 Town Hall Solar Power Master Plan, Town of Brookhaven, $5,500,000 Center Moriches Sewers and Infrastructure, Center Moriches, $55,000,000 The one-mile Center Moriches study area contains the Main Street in the vicinity of Senix Avenue on the west to Ocean Avenue on the east. It includes a number of strip shopping centers and vacant areas that can be developed for revitalization, workforce housing, and associated development in the vicinity of the railroad station. In addition, the area has existing onsite systems that have the potential for underflow going to Mud Creek, Senix Creek, Areskonk Creek, and Orchard Neck Creek, all of which discharge to Moriches Bay. A location of a wastewater treatment plant may be difficult in the area considering the high groundwater and the distance from the service area that is proposed. The design flow would be approximately .75 mgd with the wastewater treatment plant requiring approximately 8 acres of land for recharge. Three pump stations are assumed to be necessary with force mains leading to the treatment plant. D- Estimated Jobs Created: 1375 4 Mastic/Shirley Sewers and Infrastructure, Mastic/Shirley, $35,000,000 The Mastic/Shirley study area has been evaluated in the past. Its sewers would run from William Floyd Parkway to the Forge River along CR 80 – Montauk Highway. There are approximately 197 lots in the area that would produce 300,000 gallons per day. The length of the system is 1.7 miles. Approximately 5 acres are required for this particular facility with two pumping stations. Benefits include steps to improve the quality of the Forge River, revitalization of the area with the potential of affordable and workforce housing along with other area economic developments. D- Estimated Jobs Created: 875 4 Long Island Sound Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements, SUNY Stonybrook, $5,400,000 It is necessary to upgrade wastewater infrastructure in the Long Island Sound ecosystem to provide jobs and improve the water quality in this nationally significant estuary. Long Island Sound is a globally significant ecosystem providing critical habitat for an extraordinary array of birds, fish and other wildlife, and contributing more than $6 billion to the Northeast regional economy annually. The quality of its waters and marine environments impact more Americans than any other estuary in the United States, as more than 28 million people (a full 10 percent of the US population) live within 50 miles of its shores.

Memorandum prepared by: Vision Long Island, 24 Woodbine Ave. Suite One, Northport, NY 11768, 631-261-0242, 631-754-4452 FAX, [email protected], www.visionlongisland.org

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested D- Estimated Jobs Created: 135 4 Rocky Point Sewers and Infrastructure, Rocky Point, $150,000,000 The Rocky Point service area runs approximately 3 miles with much of the length on the southern portion of the area being New York State Conservation land. It is assumed for the purpose of the brief estimate that only the north side would be served. The design flow would be 0.6 million gallons per day with conventional or alternate sewer systems installed and approximately 8 acres being required for recharge. D- Estimated Jobs Created: 3750 4

Town of Babylon: Wyandanch New Sewers, Town of Babylon, $30,000,000 The Town of Babylon has been utilizing engineering assistance to develop a plan for the downtown revitalization of the Straight Path quarter. Currently, 1,200 apartments and revitalization to the commercial areas are proposed. A sewage flow of 0.3 mgd is expected with a total sewer system line of 2.5 miles constructed in Straight Path. Jacking beneath the Southern State Parkway is required and a connection to the Suffolk County Sewer District No. 3 will be required. D- Estimated Jobs Created: 750 4

Town of Hempstead: The Lighthouse at Long Island, Uniondale, $3,000,000,000 The Lighthouse at Long Island is a master plan to develop 150 acres of land around the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. The site will become a LEED-certified mixed-use center that includes a variety of housing types, retail, restaurants, class A office space, and open space, all centered around a new Sports Complex. With RexCorp Realty taking the lead, the Lighthouse has been through over 150 public workshops and has created a community-inspired plan. The project is expected to produce 50,000 construction-related jobs over the 8-10 year construction period and 20,000 permanent jobs for Long Islanders. Slated to cost $3 billion, annual returns in tax revenues are expected to be set at $70 million. The economic benefits of this regional center are undeniable. Aside from the many commendable components of the project that promote Smart Growth principles, the Lighthouse will also coordinate mass transit and access to the area. The Lighthouse Development Group has undertaken traffic studies to ensure that the community is not negatively impacted by the increased traffic that the center will draw. The traffic recommendations include a road widening of the Meadowbrook State Parkway and improving access routes from the Meadowbrook to the site. The Lighthouse is also taking steps to coordinate mass transit service in the area. A special Lighthouse Trolley will connect the site with key locations in surrounding communities. Select Lighthouse Project Components: Open Public Space and Parks, $102,000,000 This will provide open space and parks in the new Lighthouse development, including Celebration Plaza, multiple small parks dispersed throughout the development, public plazas, perimeter landscape, sidewalks, crosswalks, fountains, etc. The developments will emphasize Smart Growth principles. Estimated Jobs Created: 886 On-Site Circulation, $3,900,000 On-site roadways, bike paths, curbs, striping, and demolition will provide for site egress/ingress and circulation. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 32 Structured Parking, $195,000,000 Parking structures (6,500 spaces) will support pedestrian friendly transit oriented development. This component of the project will create 1599 immediate jobs. Estimated Jobs Created: 1599

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested Convention Center, $88,300,000 A new public convention center will provide for modern public assembly— including back of house support spaces, ballrooms, and exhibit spaces Estimated Jobs Created: 724 Transportation, $2,800,000 This will provide for a direct link to mass transit (LIRR) via express shuttle and provide for a local trolley to link adjacent museums and colleges. Investing in these systems will lessen car usage and promote the use of mass transit. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 23 Pedestrian Connectivity, $16,800,000 This will provide for pedestrian bridges to encourage walkability. It will include a Pedestrian Overpass, two long-span pedestrian bridges, elevators, stairs, paving, and landscaping. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 138 Electrical Substation Land, $3,000,000 A 1.5 acre parcel is required for appropriately sized power substation, which will enable additional development in the area. This will create 25 immediate jobs. Estimated Jobs Created: 25 Transformed Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum The Nassau Coliseum will be transformed into a modern facility that will enhance public experience, keep the building viable for all events, maintain tax revenues, and keep the Islanders ice hockey team on Long Island. On-site Storm Water Management, $14,200,000 Storm Water Management systems will provide water infiltration galleries and conveyance of storm water to NCDPW recharge basin. Excavation for this system includes dry wells, storm water pipes, manholes, and more. It will provide potable water to visitors and occupants. Estimated Jobs Created: 116 Water Conveyance, $2,000,000 On-site potable water infrastructure is needed to provide for visitors and occupants. Project will include excavation, placement of water lines, connection to main county distribution lines, fire hydrants, and more. Estimated Jobs Created: 17 Sanitary Sewer System, $1,000,000 On-site sewerage infrastructure is needed to provide sewerage conveyance. This will include excavation and distribution of sanitary pipes, manholes, etc. This will create 9 immediate jobs. Estimated Jobs Created: 9 Energy Distribution, $33,900,000 On-site energy infrastructure will allow for optimum energy distribution from various sources, including the County CUP and on-site alternative energy sources. This will include excavation and distribution of electrical lines from a local substation and includes hot and chilled water distribution. G- Estimated Jobs Created: 278 Sustainability Initiatives, 38,000,000 The Lighthouse project will incorporate sustainable design and construction. LEED ND is being pursued to accomplish compliance in six major areas: a sustainable site, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere concerns, recyclable materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovative construction building techniques. The newest green technologies will be considered. G- Estimated Jobs Created: 312 Public Drinking Water Well, $13,000,000 A public drinking water well will provide potable water to the area and will provide for additional water capacity for a water district that is currently in a supply deficit. It will include land and water well equipment and structure. U- Estimated Jobs Created: 106

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested Nassau County Central Utility Plant alternate fuel high pressure Steam Line, $10,000,000 This green project will provide an alternate source of fuel for Nassau County Central Utility Plant. Steam created by incineration of municipal garbage at the nearby Covanta plant can be used in lieu of burning natural gas or oil. This project will install a high pressure steam line from the Covanta property to the Nassau Community College property via directional drilling under the Meadowbrook Parkway. It will result in customer cost savings and a significant carbon footprint reduction. G- Estimated Jobs Created: 82 Roadway Mitigation: Hempstead Turnpike, $6,500,000 This will add a second exclusive left turn lane on Earle Ovington Blvd. southbound approach. It will also add a fourth lane on Uniondale Avenue northbound approach and a fourth through lane on eastbound Hempstead Turnpike. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 53 Roadway Mitigation: Hempstead Turnpike & Park Blvd/East Meadow Avenue, $2,300,000 This project will extend double left turn lanes on southbound Park Blvd to eastbound Hempstead Turnpike. It will create a fourth eastbound lane on Hempstead Turnpike through this intersection. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 19 Roadway Mitigation: Old Country Road & Merrick Ave/Post Ave, $1,100,000 This will add a 5th northbound approach lane on Merrick Avenue. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 9 Roadway Mitigation: Fulton Avenue & Peninsula Blvd/Bennett Ave, $1,000,000 This will create a dual left turn lane from westbound Fulton Street to southbound Peninsula Blvd. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 9 Roadway Mitigation: Charles Lindbergh Blvd eastbound/James Doolittle Blvd, $3,500,000 This will widen and signalize the intersection of Charles Lindbergh Blvd. and James Doolittle Blvd. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 29 Roadway Mitigation: Meadowbrook Parkway New Lane, $30,000,000 This will provide a new southbound travel lane on the Meadowbrook Parkway between Hempstead Turnpike and the Southern State Parkway. It provides for much-needed roadway improvements which will allow for increased capacity to serve the Lighthouse “HUB” area as it develops. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 246 Roadway Mitigation: Meadowbrook Parkway M-4, $3,500,000 This will realign the southbound M-4 exit ramp onto Charles Lindbergh Blvd. to facilitate access to the site and eliminate potential weaving conflicts with traffic on the northbound exit. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 29 Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant, Town of Hempstead, $300,000,000 At the Bay Park sewage treatment plant in East Rockaway, the smell of sewage fills the air. Outflow from the plant flows into Hempstead Bay, seeping pollutants into a body of water that residents also use for recreation. Beaches even had to be closed certain days in the summer due to high toxicity levels. As residents complain of a constant odor, environmental hazards, and a crippling plant facility that hasn't had anything more than routine maintenance done in the past 20 years, plans have been underway to consolidate the plant with other smaller sewer plants along the South Shore, including Cedarhurst, Lawrence, and Glen Cove. The plans, passed in January 2008 by the Nassau County Legislature, will entail building additional pipes to transport at least 2 million gallons of sewage a day to the Bay Park plant. As it stands, Bay Park serves about half of Nassau County's sewage needs with 56 million gallons of sewage treated daily (its full capacity is up to 70 million gallons per day). After the plans passed, residents publicly protested the consolidation. Town of Hempstead Councilman Tony Santino said “Bay Park shouldn’t be the toilet bowl for the entire South Shore.” However, the consolidation will mean that the plant is large enough to receive federal funds, which means outflow can be pushed further out

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested of the Bay and into the ocean. County Executive Tom Suozzi is hoping for a piece of the federal stimulus package to fund this project. The project is being held up pending funding issues and some community resistance. Some specific cost estimates include $18,932,431 for a force main, pump station (diversion from Lawrence and Cedarhurst plants); $2,841,000 for treatment plant improvements including chemical bulk storage; and $25,100,000 for treatment plant modification including aeration tank covers. Estimated Jobs Created: 7500 4 Cedar Creek Sewage Treatment Plant, Town of Hempstead The Cedar Creek Sewage Treatment Plant in Wantagh has a shady recent history of dangerous spills and equipment malfunctions. In Spring 2008, local residents in Wantagh and Seaford began complaining of a foul odor coming from the plant. A large spill in November 2008 released 51,000 gallons of raw sewage into a section of East Hempstead Bay that is a popular spot for shellfishing (the area was closed for some time). According to an anonymous plant employee quoted in Newsday, the spill was caused by a malfunction in brand new equipment. A new building had been equipped with $35 million in upgrades, including new pressers that would produce lighter sludge. The plant is still considered Nassau's "new" plant, though aging infrastructure means the understaffed plant must spend time fixing problems and not conducting routine or preventative maintenance. The plant processes about 58 million gallons of sewage each day, with a total capacity of 72 million gallons per day. Unlike Nassau County's other major treatment facility, Bay Park, the Cedar Creek plant discharges its waste about 2 miles offshore into the ocean. In August 2008, Nassau County developed an open space bond act of $150 million that would designate $50 million to upgrade the two County sewer plants. However, due to shady politics and community opposition to new taxes, it was never passed. In December 2008, Tom Suozzi asked for $13 million in federal stimulus money to upgrade both the Bay Park and Cedar Creek sewer plants, arguing that they would be green projects and would create jobs. Proper renovations of both sewer treatment plants are estimated to be several hundred million dollars. Underlying these renovations is Suozzi's hope that all the independent sewer districts in the County can consolidate into one large County-owned sewer district. The Town of Port Washington and some of its Villages recently shot down a proposal to consolidate with Cedar Creek, as building the new pipes and infrastructure would cost $65 million and would heavily impact tax payers. Some specific cost estimates for the Cedar Creek project include treatment plant improvements, including chemical bulk storage upgrade for $3,258,000; and treatment plant modification including sludge dewatering facility for $38,925,000. Estimated Jobs Created: 1625 4 Road Improvement Projects, Town of Hempstead, $12,900,000 total The Town Engineering Department has inspected and evaluated several road projects to determine the extent of work required to rehabilitate the roadways. There will be two types of projects: the complete reconstruction of the roadway or the resurfacing of the existing pavement. A reconstruction project includes improvements to the storm drain system, replacement of all curbing, driveway aprons, sidewalks affected by grade changes, installation of pedestrian access ramps at all intersections, and the complete removal and replacement of the pavement. A resurfacing project generally includes the replacement of existing curbing where needed, installation of pedestrian access ramps at all intersections, repairs to distressed sections of the pavement, and overlaying the roadway with a new asphalt wearing coarse. Projects include the following: North William Street, Baldwin, $425,000 Washington Place – Harbor Court Area, Baldwin, $1,000,000 Koelbel Court – Mervin Court, Baldwin, $325,000 Lorenz Avenue, Baldwin, $225,000 Bedford Avenue – Decatur Avenue, Bellmore, $925,000 Bellmore Road Part II, Bellmore, $625,000 Marlborough Street – Robyn Lane Area, East Meadow, $775,000 Argo Avenue – Lindau Avenue Area, Elmont, $500,000 Gotham Avenue – Peter Street Area, Elmont, $310,000

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested Cromer Road – Parkview Place Area Part II, Elmont, $600,000 Russell Street – Sherwood Avenue Area, Franklin Square, $750,000 Cornell Road, Franklin Square, $350,000 Pauley Drive, Franklin Square, $400,000 Champlain Avenue, Lakeview, $350,000 James Street, Merrick, $225,000 South Merrick Area Part III, Merrick, $1,000,000 Reid Avenue, Michaliki Place, & William Street, Merrick, $250,000 Lynwood Drive, North Valley Stream, $185,000 Howard Place – Arthur Court, Oceanside, $300,000 Mott Street – Wright’s Lane, Oceanside, $460,000 Westlake Court, Oceanside, $225,000 Guildford Park Area Part II, Seaford, $600,000 Arthur Street – Hill Street Area Part I, Uniondale, $1,250,000 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, $120,000 Washington Avenue – Wadleigh Avenue Area, West Hempstead, $725,000 T- Estimated Jobs Created: 485 1

Town of Huntington: Daly Road Traffic Calming, Town of Huntington, $850,000 Huntington is making traffic calming improvements as part of the rehabilitation of Daly Road in Commack. The total cost estimate is $2.55 million. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 96 1 Long Island Rail Road North Parking Garage Rehabilitation, Town of Huntington, $2,000,000 The Town of Huntington owns the parking structures on the north and south sides of the railroad tracks at Huntington Station. The town would like to make critical structural repairs to the North Garage. Long Island Rail Road South Parking Garage Rehabilitation, Town of Huntington, $2,300,000 The Town of Huntington owns the parking structures on the north and south sides of the railroad tracks at Huntington Station. The South Garage needs repairs similar to the North Garage which can be undertaken simultaneously. Preventative capital maintenance will increase the lifespan of both structures. Huntington Sewer District Micro Turbines, Town of Huntington, $1,500,000 A top priority for the Town of Huntington is the installation of Microturbines and a Methane gas collection system at Huntington’s Sewage Treatment Plant. It will be a centerpiece Green Energy project for 2009. A wasteto-energy system will allow the Town to turn the naturally occurring Methane gas by-product of sewage treatment into electricity. Municipal Building Repair/Renovation/Modernization, Town of Huntington, $1,000,000 The Town of Huntington requests construction aid for the repair and rehabilitation of municipal buildings, including roofing and structural repairs, in addition to energy efficiency improvements as well as installation of alternative energy systems. Green Energy: Town Hall Solar Panels, Town of Huntington, $250,000 Huntington would like to install solar panels on the roof of Town Hall as part of an energy efficiency project to cut costs and provide public education on the benefits of Green Energy technology. LED Traffic Signals, Town of Huntington, $500,000 The Town will retrofit older traffic signals with LED signal technology. All new installations will use LED. As many as 200 three-color, incandescent signals are still in use. On average, LEDs use 90% less electricity and last 5 to 7 times longer, thus reducing maintenance costs and traffic disruption. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 19 1 Walt Whitman Road Reconstruction, Town of Huntington, $5,000,000

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested Huntington is reconstructing, rehabilitating, and repaving Walt Whitman Road in Melville. The current total cost estimate is $6.6-million. This road receives heavy residential and commercial use. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 189 1 West Shore Road Reconstruction, Town of Huntington, $6,000,000 This highway project will improve drainage and prevent flooding on West Shore Road, which borders Huntington Harbor. The project will upgrade and elevate pavement and rehabilitate culverts and bulkheads. M- Estimated Jobs Created: 226 1 Huntington Sewer District: Headworks Improvement, Town of Huntington, $1,250,000-$1,550,000 This top priority for the Town of Huntington would increase treatment capacity at its Huntington Sewer District Waste Water Treatment Plant. This improvement will help fast-track vital economic development projects in Huntington and Huntington Station. D- Estimated Jobs Created: 39 4 Water Supply: Volatile Organic Compound Removal, Town of Huntington, $2,700,000 Huntington would like to remove Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from public drinking water supplies. Trace amounts of VOCs have been identified at Dix Hills Water District (Plant 11) in Dix Hills Park. Sanitation Fleet Maintenance Building Construction, Town of Huntington, $750,000 Huntington is looking to construct a modern, energy efficient facility for maintenance and cleaning of its Sanitation fleet. The facility will include a waste water collection/recycling system to prevent runoff and ground water pollution. Mill Pond Habitat Restoration and Water Quality Improvements, Town of Huntington, $1,000,000 This project will help ease roadway flooding on Route 110 while greatly enhancing a wetland habitat for birds, fish, and other wildlife. Planned walkways and observation platforms will provide enhanced recreational opportunities while improving views of the Huntington Harbor waterfront. The Town received a New York State Clean Air/Clean Water grant for $1.8 million, which it must match. The Town plans to go forward with the project, which will restore habitat and create passive recreational opportunities in Mill Dam Park. The park is adjacent to Route 110 and also located between the downtown and the harbor. Conceptual design has been completed and engineering design can be completed in 2009 and construction started in early 2010. If an additional $1 million were added to the project, all the features originally recommended could be incorporated to maximize water quality improvements, minimize flooding, and develop all recreational opportunities. Total project cost is $4,900,000. NY Route 110 Drainage and Roadway Improvement, Town of Huntington, $15,400,000 This NYSDOT project has been designed and is ready for construction. This stormwater project will alleviate the flooding the plagues this area and prevents the kind of development that could add residential and commercial or mixed use along the 1-plus mile stretch between the thriving downtown and the busy waterfront. The project will include two much-needed roundabouts to replace the dangerous and congested intersections by the harbor. It will add wide sidewalks and lighting to encourage walking and improve safety and a bike lane. The project currently is receiving State DOT funding but needs more to move forward. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 580 1

Town of Islip: Islip Town Multi-Purpose Recycling Facility, Town of Islip, $2,145,000 This project involves the expansion and upgrading of one of the largest recycling facilities in New York State, currently removing 12,640 tons of material from the waste stream annually. The proposal includes an overdue roof replacement and installation of a 30 Kilowatt Rooftop Solar Array, an additional trailer loading portal, logic controls to increase and improve material reprocessing, new tin and aluminum compacting facility, a new medals storage building, and an automated baling machine. Municipal Energy Conservation & Efficiency, Town of Islip, $16,750,000 Islip's three principal office buildings, Town Hall, Town Hall West, and Brookwood Hall are between 70 and 150 years old and are extremely energy inefficient and in need of drastic repairs. The New York Power Authority is

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested concluding a comprehensive audit of lighting, climate control, and all other energy requirements, and preparing the necessary plans for building renovations (roofs, windows, HAVC, etc.) to dramatically improve energy efficiency in these three large buildings. Improvements will include new windows, new roofs, and new heating/ventilation/air-conditioning systems. Fleet Conversion to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Town of Islip, $15,000,000 The Town believes that CNG is the best alternative to fuel vehicles. These domestic fleet vehicles will burn cleaner, domestic fuel to improve air quality. Connetquot Creek Stormwater Project, Oakdale, Town of Islip, $16,000,000 The Town has a project affecting 11 roads and a major section of Oakdale to install new drainage and construct major road improvements. This project will improve quality of life for local residents, make it possible for emergency response in all weather conditions, eliminate the cost of the Town providing pumping services to remove water, and the discharge water entering Great South Bay will be filtered to eliminate potential pollution of the bay. It will also improve the storm water discharge and flooding problems in these areas. Stormwater Discharge Filtration Systems, Town of Islip, $33,450,000 The Town of Islip has literally hundreds of stormwater outfalls that discharge directly into a fresh water creek which then leads to Great South Bay or directly into the Bay. The Town has identified a program to install high volume filtration units which will be the last catch basin the water passes through prior to entering the natural waterway. These units have been approved by the DEC and meet all the current specifications for storm water discharge. This includes the construction of improved drainage and outfalls. East Islip Marina Recreation Center Wind Turbine Project, Town of Islip, $488,000 Installation of two large wind turbines (50 kW Atlantic Orient) along the Great South Bay will be a source of power for an existing recreation complex that includes a marina for boating and four sets of lighted ball fields. G- Estimated Jobs Created 22 Sayville Sewers, Sayville, $35,000,000 Discussions have been held with the Village of Patchogue with respect to expanding Sayville’s wastewater treatment facility and extending sewers to the west into Sayville. The service area’s total length is approximately 1.3 miles long, and would require a pumping station to convey sewage from the westerly portion of Sayville across Lotus Lake with the improvement and expansion of both the main pumping station in Patchogue and the wastewater treatment facility. The estimated flow for the area is 0.5 million gallons per day. Two remote pump stations and one main station would be necessary along with 3 miles of force main. D- Estimated Jobs Created: 875 4

Town of North Hempstead: Grand Blvd. Reconstruction, Town of North Hempstead, $1,850,000 The Town of North Hempstead wants to reconstruct Grand Boulevard along 0.9 miles of roadway from Brush Hollow Road to Old Country Road in Westbury. It will include replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalk replacement, and replacement of road pavement and drainage improvements. The roadway was originally constructed in 1955 and provides access to residential neighborhoods and adjacent industrial areas. It carries a large volume of traffic and is showing signs of pavement failure, settlement, and deterioration. Reconstruction of this roadway will facilitate traffic flow and safety, increase the level of service and improve the quality of travel in this area. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 69 1 Prospect Avenue Reconstruction, Town of North Hempstead, $15,800,000 North Hempstead is implementing a streetscape improvement/traffic calming project along Prospect Avenue in New Cassel in support of the overall New Cassel Revitalization Project. This project implements recommendations made in the Vision Plan for New Cassel to narrow Prospect Avenue by two lanes in either direction between Brush Hollow Road and the Wantagh State Parkway, and to beautify the corridor with capital enhancements, further enhancing the street and encouraging future investment and revitalization. The project

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested aims to transform New Cassel’s suburban-sprawl type of development pattern into a more walkable village pattern. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 595 1 North Hempstead Community Center, Town of North Hempstead, $13,250,000 As part of Town efforts to revitalize the unincorporated hamlet of New Cassel, a primary objective is the construction of a community center. The Town and the Community Development Agency (CDA) have acquired two sites within New Cassel, comprised of approximately 85,000 square feet, and bordered by Broadway to the north, Railroad Avenue to the south, Magnolia Avenue to the west, and Garden Street to the east. The conceptual design has been completed for a 52,000 square-foot, two-story structure that will include a gymnasium with performance stage, expandable multi-purpose spaces, weight room, dance room, locker rooms, computer training room, senior activity center, common lounge and games space, food server, and administration space. The building will be constructed to the 33-point Silver standard of LEED certification. Construction will begin in Spring 2009, with completion toward end of 2009. Plandome Road Reconstruction and Safety Project, Town of North Hempstead, $1,539,000 North Hempstead plans to construct several capital improvements to Plandome Road in Manhasset to calm traffic and make it safer for pedestrians. The area on Plandome Road stretches between Northern Boulevard on the south end and Webster Street on the north end – an approximate length of 0.9-miles. The current single lanes will be maintained, and medians, a 5-foot wide bicycle lane, new decorative street lamps, new benches, and new plantings will be built. These and more improvements will contribute to an improved pedestrian environment. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 58 1 Mineola/Carle Place Flooding Remediation, Town of North Hempstead, $2,500,000 The Mineola/Carle Place flooding remediation project is one that has existed for decades and falls under three separate municipal entities, Nassau County, the Town of North Hempstead, and the Village of Mineola. The purpose of the project is to alleviate flooding conditions which occur in residential neighborhoods. Improvements in the Village of Mineola would include enhancements to the existing drainage system and the installation of additional storm drains, manholes, and larger stormwater drainage piping, as well as improvements to increase the capacity of a recharge basin. Additional drainage improvements would include the creation of a new stormwater recharge basin and a drainage swale to connect several Town streets to the new recharge basin. This work would improve the stormwater collection and retention and would alleviate flooding. Manorhaven Park, Town of North Hempstead, $12,000,000 This project in Port Washington will transform an antiquated municipal pool facility into a state of the art resort style family entertainment and recreation aquatic facility. It will include the demolition of the existing pool, construction of a new pool, and modifications to the existing bath house to accommodate year round parks operations. The new aquatic complex would break the stereotypical mold for municipal pool facilities (large wide open geometric shaped pool). The pool complex would include a renovated and upgraded bath house providing a country club type experience in an eco-friendly, low maintenance, multi-function facility that will become a proud asset and self sustaining facility for the Town of North Hempstead. The project will include modernization of existing locker rooms and staff offices, and will meet the requirements of current and future patrons and staff. The facility will be more functional, easily maintained, handicap accessible, child friendly, and aesthetically pleasing. Tully Park, Town of North Hempstead, $12,000,000 Improvements to the Physical Activity Center at Michael J. Tully Park in New Hyde Park will renovate pool related equipment and building safety features that have reached the end of their useful life and are in need of replacement. This project will combine the two existing pools into one larger pool, with zero depth entry, lap area, splash apparatus, water slide and area for general recreational swim. The final product will provide a safe and clean environment for facility patrons, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure code compliance. Great Neck Sewer, Town of North Hempstead, $68,000,000 The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District and the Village of Great Neck water treatment plant are merging. According to the NYSDEC, the districts are mandated to reduce the nitrogen level at the plants.

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested NYSDEC has also set a water quality based effluent limit for a total residual chlorine level. To comply with the impending effluent limits, the Village of Great Neck wastewater treatment plant will be abandoned and wastewater collected within its sewer system will be diverted to the Water Pollution Control District’s wastewater treatment plant, which will undergo a comprehensive upgrade and expansion to accommodate the increased design flow and the NYSDEC mandates.

D- Estimated Jobs Created: 1700 4

Port Washington Sewer, Town of North Hempstead, $22,822,995 The Port Washington Water Pollution District is required to make modifications and additions to its existing sewage treatment facility located at 70 Harbor Road, Port Washington. Additional processes are required to satisfy a NYSDEC requirement to lower the level of total nitrogen in the plant effluent and to lower the maximum levels of residual chlorine in the plant effluent. D- Estimated Jobs Created: 570 4 Clark Gardens, Town of North Hempstead, $3,060,000 The Town wants to build a new Children's Learning Center at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson. The proposed center will include a classroom building with two eco classrooms and a visitor center and restrooms, two greenhouses (one hot, one cold), and a new maintenance area. Estimated Jobs Created: 402 3

Town of Oyster Bay: Roosevelt Park Marina, Town of Oyster Bay Currently under construction. Bethpage Ice Rink Facility, Town of Oyster Bay Currently under construction. Hicksville Athletic Building, Town of Oyster Bay Currently under construction Burns Park Field Improvements, Town of Oyster Bay Currently under construction. Synthetic Turf at Centre Island Beach, Town of Oyster Bay Currently under construction, but field is incomplete. Building is in place, but some concrete walks must be installed. TOBAY Water Supply Well No. 4, Town of Oyster Bay A DEC permit has been received, and the Town is waiting for NCDOH approval to move forward. Thomas Park Improvements, Town of Oyster Bay Currently under construction, but needs water service upgrade. TOBAY Playgrounds, Town of Oyster Bay Currently under construction Gaynor Park Prefab, Town of Oyster Bay Currently under construction Sabellico Field Prefab Foundation and site improvements are near completion. Golf Course halfway House, Town of Oyster Bay Marino Park Improvements, Town of Oyster Bay Building installation plans have been submitted for review. Field improvements are scheduled for Fall 2009. Centre Island Comfort Station and Basketball, Town of Oyster Bay Design pending funding approval Roosevelt Park Field Improvements, Town of Oyster Bay Design is on hold pending coordination with Railroad Museum. Oyster Bay Railroad Museum, Town of Oyster Bay

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested This project is finalizing its scope. The museum will feature historic railroad buildings and rolling stock, highlighting the important role the railroad played in shaping the Long Island of today. Visitors will be able to experience what it was like to work, ride, and be a part of life on the railroad. Tappen Beach Erosion Study, Town of Oyster Bay This study is waiting on authorization to proceed. Miller Place Sports Complex, Town of Oyster Bay Design of this project is on hold. Syosset-Woodbury & Post Pool Improvements, Town of Oyster Bay The Town is waiting for Parks’ comments on final plans. Hicksville High School Track, Town of Oyster Bay Proposal has been sent to Parks for approval. Bethpage Skate Park, Town of Oyster Bay Design of this project is on hold. TOBAY Marina Float Replacement, Town of Oyster Bay A DEC permit application has been submitted and design is underway. Parks Entrances Improvements, Town of Oyster Bay Project design is on hold. Oyster Bay Triangle, Town of Oyster Bay Funding has been submitted to Parks for approval. Littauer Estate Improvements, Town of Oyster Bay The Town’s engineering department is preparing a priority list for improvements. Massapequa Triangle Architecture, Town of Oyster Bay Swift preparing of architectural designs Mill Pond House Structural Study, Town of Oyster Bay Roosevelt Park Lighting, Town of Oyster Bay Final plans have been submitted for review Post Park Solar Energy Installation, Town of Oyster Bay This project is on hold. Repair of Outfalls in Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay Design is underway (in Phase 5). The Town needs permits and easement corrections by TA. Cypress Drive Area in Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay This project is ready for bid but is currently inactive. Birchwood Park Dr. Area in Jericho, Town of Oyster Bay This project is ready for bid but is currently inactive. Cornell Lane Area in Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay Construction for part of this project is underway, and other parts are still in the design phase. Pollock Place Area in Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay This project is ready for bid but is currently inactive. Violet Street Area in Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay Plans are nearly ready for bidding. Libby Avenue Area in Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay This project is ready for bid but is currently inactive. Peachtree Lane Area in Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay This project is ready for bid but is currently inactive. Florence Ave Area, Mass., Town of Oyster Bay Construction on Phase 1 of this project is substantially complete, and Phase 2 design plans are almost ready for bid. North Shore Acres Area in Glen Head, Town of Oyster Bay

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested Construction is substantially complete. Hill Drive Area in Oyster Bay, Town of Oyster Bay Design plans are nearly ready for bid. Beach Road in Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay Construction is substantially complete. Hicksville Parking Garage, Town of Oyster Bay Demolition of the old garage is underway. The above-grade structure has been removed, and foundation removal is underway. Completion date is scheduled for early March. Design is underway for the new garage in preparation for a March bid. Birches Area in Locust valley, Town of Oyster Bay Construction is to commence in March. Pickwick Drive Area in Syosset, Town of Oyster Bay This project is under preliminary design, with report to be finalized in the Spring. Colony Lane Area in Syosset, Town of Oyster Bay This project is under preliminary design, with report to be finalized in the Spring. Glen Head Highway Yard Building, Town of Oyster Bay Design is underway.

Town of Riverhead: Urban Renewable Area Redevelopment, Town of Riverhead, $4,500,000 This project focuses on the historic commercial downtown center for Riverhead residents that faced severe economic decline as a result of the development of a commercial corridor along Suffolk County Route 58. Large commercial centers, shopping malls, and big box stores have blighted and deteriorated the area with numerous vacant structures. As a part of the Town of Riverhead East Main Street Urban Renewal Plan, a plan has been designed for a Smart Growth green design project that will demolish three decaying and vacant buildings that have been targeted for reconstruction. The new project will create a single 14,000 square foot lot that will have 52 next generation, 1 bedroom rental units (43,352 square feet), as well as 8,472 square feet of retail on the ground floor. All construction complies with existing zoning, and the project incorporates green design including: the reuse of rooftop collected stormwater to supply grey water and irrigation, solar panels to generate energy for common area usage, green materials, exploring the incorporation of geo-thermal. Smart Growth principles include a walkable community, available public transit, shared parking, and the accentuation of the federally designated historic Vail Leavitt Theatre. Total project cost is $10,500,000 and construction could begin in 0 to 30 days. D- Estimated Jobs Created: 100 Suffolk Theatre Restoration Project/Urban Renewal Area Redevelopment, Town of Riverhead, $6,500,000 The Suffolk Theatre served as a major entertainment venue for Eastern Long Island until its closing in 1987. The Town has acquired the building and would like to restore and expand it into a full Performing Arts Theater representative of 1933 historic art deco. The Suffolk Theatre Restoration Project is located within a designated Urban Renewal Area under Article 15 of the NYS General Municipal Law, and the restoration and reopening of the Suffolk Theatre is a recommended action in the 2008 Update to the East Main Street Urban Renewal Plan. The Suffolk Theatre was initially constructed in just 2 1/2 months during the Roosevelt Administration as a National Recover Act Project. Total project cost is estimated at $7,100,000 and timeframe to start is 31 to 90 days. Estimated Jobs Created: 32 Calverton Enterprise Park Rail Access Rehabilitation, Town of Riverhead, $3,500,000 The Calverton Enterprise Park Rail Access Rehabilitation project is smart growth central to the adaptive reuse of a former navy weapons industrial reserve plant, now active with close to one million square feet of private industrial users with planned expansion for another two million square feet of industrial use. Rehabilitation of one of the longest existing rail spurs off the Long Island Rail Road line will increase and improve rail service on

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested the existing rail network to respond to area needs and would significantly improve capacity, service levels, and access to freight rail and potentially provide a modern truck-rail intermodal freight terminal for Eastern Long Island. Rehabilitation of the Calverton Rail Access will remove trucks from Long Island and Metropolitan New York roadways. The project cost totals $4,200,000 and work can begin in 31 to 90 days. D- Estimated Jobs Created: 88 Sewer Plant Upgrades, Town of Riverhead, $16,000,000 total The DEC is in the process of modifying the Town’s permit with respect to nitrogen discharge prior to its expiration. The Town will have 5 years to come into compliance. The four individual components of the sewer upgrade/expansion are sequenced to begin with Howell Avenue Pump Station Upgrade, Calverton STP Upgrade, Riverhead STP Upgrade, and Defriest Pump Station Upgrade: D- Estimated Jobs Created: 400 4 Defriest Pump Station Upgrade, Town of Riverhead, $6,500,000 (part of sewer plant upgrade) Beneficiaries of this pump station include Suffolk County (25% of flow). It is a part of the Riverhead Downtown and Urban Renewal Area Revitalization, and is a State designated Empire Zone. Work could begin in January 2010. Stormwater Projects, Town of Riverhead, $4,780,000 The installation of stormwater cleanup structures, including bioswales, collection systems, and piping, will eliminate direct discharge of stormwater into local water bodies, including the federally recognized Peconic Estuary and Long Island Sound. These projects will provide economic benefits to the area: a 1993 estimate indicated 1100 commercial estuarine dependent establishments along the Peconic Estuary generated gross revenues exceeding $450 million and employed more than 7300 people earning a combined income of approximately more than $127 million. The Long Island Sound’s valuable recreational and commercial uses make it one of the most important estuaries in the nation. Work could begin in 31 to 90 days, and total project cost is $5 million. Estimated Jobs Created: 54 Oakleigh Avenue Stormwater Upgrade, Town of Riverhead, $750,000 Stormwater infrastructure on Oakleigh Avenue collapsed and now requires a complete upgrade/ramp. This will include environmental improvements to mitigate direct discharge into Long Island Sound. Duck Pond Drainage Project, Town of Riverhead, $400,000 East Creek Marina Drainage, Town of Riverhead, $300,000 Tuthills Lane Wells, Town of Riverhead, $1,916,000 This green project will need to be in the ground by next summer to meet demand. Brownfields, Town of Riverhead, $350,000 Aquarium demolition and remediation of gas station is ready to go in 90-120 days. This demolition project will enhance economic redevelopment. Woolworth Building, Town of Riverhead, $500,000 Recreational Trail at EPCAL, Town of Riverhead, $750,000 Marine Infrastructure, Town of Riverhead, $5,500,000 Several infrastructure installation projects will create safe access and use of local water bodies through improved community facilities. Local water bodies include the federally recognized Peconic Estuary and Long Island Sound. Several locations have project support from NYS Parks. Total cost for all these projects are estimated at $6.9 million, and timeframe to start work is 0 to 30 days. Specific projects include: South Jamesport Boat Launch Facility Renovations (including bulkhead and parking lot improvements), Recreational and public access to the Peconic Bay, Wading River Beach Renovations (including bathroom, sunshelter, boardwalk, and parking lot improvements), Reeve’s Beach Renovations (including bathroom, slope stabilization, and boardwalk

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested improvements), South Jamesport Beach Renovations (including Gazebo, boardwalk, and parking lot improvements), Miamogue Point Park Development, Corwell Avenue Non-trailered Vessel Launch, Weeping Willow Project (including the demolition of an existing building and a Boat Launch Installation), and Grangebel Park North Dam Repair. Estimated Jobs Created: 53 Solar Electric Facility, Town of Riverhead, $2,500,000 This project will provide for installation of up to 30 acres of photovoltaic panels at the former Riverhead Town Landfill site to generate up to 10 megawatts of clean renewable solar electric power. This project is an excellent adaptive reuse of a former municipal solid waste site, which contains necessary electrical infrastructure connection to the LIPA grid to suppoer the operation of the proposed solar electric installation. Areas served include: Rec Modular Building, Senior Center, Highway Garage, Pulaski Street, Denitrification Building, and more. Total project cost is $3 million and timeframe to start is 91 to 180 days. Estimated Jobs Created: 40-50 East Creek Municipal Building Renovation/Marina Public Access Facility, Town of Riverhead, $750,000 Estimated Jobs Created: 10 3 Town Hall Expansion, Town of Riverhead, $9,500,000 This LEED certified project will allow for the construction of a much needed 25,000 square foot addition to the existing Town Hall facility and renovation of the existing Town Hall into a Justice Court Facility, which will eliminate extreme overcrowding of existing Justice Court located in the adjacent Police Station. An added benefit will result in additional space for the Police Department vacated by the Justice Court operation. This project will be designed to minimize energy consumption and carbon emissions and will contain a significant renewable energy component. Total project cost is $10,500,000 and work could begin in 91 to 180 days. Estimated Jobs Created: 100 Intergenerational Human Resources Wellness Center, Town of Riverhead, $2,500,000 This project will provide for the physical expansion of the existing Senior Citizen Center into an intergenerational Community Wellness Center that offers expanded programming in physical fitness, healthcare, recreation, nutrition guidance, and other social programming for all ages (toddlers, teens, seniors and families). All structural improvements will be LEED certified. Total project cost is estimated at $2,850,000 and timeframe to start work is 91 to 180 days. Estimated Jobs Created: 30 Highway Department Storage Barn, Town of Riverhead, $1,250,000 This project at will allow for the construction of three salt storage barns to contain and mix road salt for use in clearing roads during winter storms. Construction of this project will eliminate the current practice of storing and mixing salt outside where rain causes salt to enter stormdrains and nearby surface water bodies. Total project cost is estimated at $1.5 million and construction could begin in 31 to 90 days. Estimated Jobs Created: 30 Ambulance Barn, Town of Riverhead, $2,500,000 This project will provide for additional ambulance bays to allow for the much needed expansion of the colunteer ambulance corps that serves the growing population, tourists, and the recently expanded Peconic Bay Medical Center that serves the area. Total project cost is estimated at $3 million and timeframe to begin work is 91 to 180 days. Estimated Jobs Created: 50-75 Emergency Generator for Jamesport Emergency Shelter, Town of Riverhead, $250,000 This is also a recreation center. Estimated Jobs Created: 3 3 Road Resurfacing, Town of Riverhead, $2,500,000 Geo could resurface a number of roads immediately, including River Road, Grumman Blvd., Wading River Road, Line Road, and Daly Drive. 1 M- Estimated Jobs Created: 94

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested Grill, Mill, and Slurry Seal projects, Town of Riverhead, $600,000 Geo could grind, mill, and slurry seal blighted neighborhoods: 2nd-3rd Street, Ostrander/Union/Maple. 1 M- Estimated Jobs Created: 23

Town of Smithtown: Smithtown/Kings Park Sewers and Plant Expansion, Town of Smithtown, $40,000,000 A feasibility study has been prepared for the Main Street areas of Smithtown and Kings Park. Alternate sewer systems will be installed along with numerous pumping stations with conveyance of sewage to an expanded SD # 6 wastewater treatment facility. Land is a necessity for recharge due to the requirements of Long Island Sound and would be acquired on the Kings Park Psychiatric Center site. D- Estimated Jobs Created: 1000 4

Town of Southampton: Southampton Sewers and Infrastructure, Town of Southampton, $20,000,000 Under consideration is an expansion of the Southampton Hospital Wastewater Treatment Plant to incorporate the capacity necessary to treat sewage from the main street area in Southampton. The plant is currently underused. The sewering of the main street area, which is approximately ½ mile, would also require a pumping station leading to the treatment plant. D- Estimated Jobs Created: 500 4 New Municipal Complex at Jackson Avenue – Maintenance Facilities, Town of Southampton, $21,500,000 The master plan for this municipal redevelopment fully utilizes sustainable design principles, incorporating wind turbines and photo-voltaic panels for power generation, etc, with an intent to become an educational model for green technology. The intent is to have a net zero carbon footprint at the end of the full redevelopment. Consistent with the goal of implementing green technology and sustainability, the construction of a new waste management and composting facility on site would be a top priority. Funding is being sought for construction of new maintenance facilities to replace the existing facilities currently housed in several buildings in various stages of disrepair. Estimated Jobs Created: 18-24 Reconstruction of Sebonac Inlet Road & Bulkhead, Town of Southampton, $1,000,000 The Town Public Works/Highway Department has identified a need to reconstruct approximately 1,000 feet of road and bulkhead adjacent to the roadway. This is identified as a high priority project due to the condition of the road and bulkhead and the expectation that further deterioration of the road and bulkhead will compound serious erosion control issues. Reconstruction plans have been drafted and it is expected that initial work could begin within 90 days of funding. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 14 Reconstruction of Dune Road, Hampton Bays/East Quogue, Town of Southampton, $1,000,000 Dune Road (CR 89) is a County-owned and Town-maintained road that is listed as a Federal Aid Highway. Plans are in development for the rebuilding of this critically important barrier beach road which has significant scenic qualities; as such, it is integral to maintaining the Towns’ tourism and second home economy. This project could be finished within one year of funding. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 8-10 Emergency Vehicle Preemption System, Town of Southampton, $575,000 This Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) project utilizes technology to allow community fire and ambulance service vehicles to preempt traffic signals, speeding up the red to green signal cycle, so as to respond more quickly. The Town has installed this system on a pilot basis in one hamlet and is preparing to expand the system to cover the entire Town. The Town’s engineering consultants are preparing the engineering/technical drawings needed to install the system in additional locations in the Town this summer, with Town wide installation scheduled to occur over the next two years. Estimated Jobs Created: 5

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested Reconstruction of Bridge Lane Bridge, Town of Southampton, $500,000 The Town Highway Department has identified the need and plan to reconstruct this Town-owned bridge and adjacent road surface. The project should last for approximately 3-4 months. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 9 Town-wide Drainage Improvements, Town of Southampton, $9,900,000 The Town Storm Water Office has identified 16 high priority locations within the Town for drainage improvements. Initial engineering plans and estimates have been developed. Work could begin within 3 months of funding and work would continue for 18 months to 2 years. Estimated Jobs Created: 12 Town-wide Road Repair and Paving Program, Town of Southampton, $5,000,000 The Town’s repair and repaving program needs to be accelerated to address immediate repair and reconstruction needs across the Town. An important aspect of this program is to install new drainage infrastructure along roads when possible and necessary, in order to reduce impacts on the Town’s waterways. Work will continue for one year. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 12 “Green” Streetlight Upgrade Program, Town of Southampton, $1,000,000 The Town is looking to replace its existing streetlight fixtures and traffic signals with new ones that are dark-sky compliant and more energy efficient, such as LED lights. Work would continue for one year. Estimated Jobs Created: 5 Noyac Road Traffic Calming Improvements, Town of Southampton, $440,000 This project involves shifting the pavement of Noyac Road (near its intersection with Elm St.) to the south, to allow construction of some curbed median islands and installation of left turn lanes. This will improve safety and calm speeding traffic at an intersection adjacent to a market and general store which has a history of accidents. This project has been through the public input process and initial engineering drawings are complete. Final design and construction could begin with 12 weeks of funds being awarded. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 10-12 Southampton Aquatic Recreation Center (SHARC)/Westhampton Community Center, Town of Southampton, $7,500,000-$20,000,000 The SHARC/Westhampton Community Center project envisions a combined inter-generational Community Center and Recreation facility complete with service areas for seniors and youth, a pool, and possibly a fitness center and other recreational amenities, to be phased in over time. While it will serve the Greater Westhampton community primarily, because of a lack of indoor aquatic facilities on the east end of Long Island it is anticipated that the Center will have a service area comprising the entire Town of Southampton, as well as portions of Brookhaven, Riverhead, and Southold. The Town has completed (up to the point of award) an RFQ for architectural services, and has recently engaged a planning firm to develop a marketing and operations analysis and to develop a pro forma for the proposed facility. The Town has acquired the property for the project and has appropriated approximately $2.5 million in funding thus far. The project could enter the design phase by midyear, and could commence construction by mid-year 2010. This facility will utilize sustainable design concepts and LEED building standards. Estimated Jobs Created: 18-24 current, 60-120 future

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CITIES & VILLAGES City of Glen Cove: Glen Cove Ferry Terminal and Boat Basin, Village of Glen Cove, $9,672,897 The Glen Cove Ferry Terminal and Boat Basin is a federally funded project administered under the New York State Department of Transportation that converts a former federal superfund site into a commuter ferry boat service to Manhattan. The creative endeavor was designed by the firm Urbitran (now AECOM) and meets Leadership in Energy Efficiency Design (LEED) standards for sustainability. The fast and efficient ferry service will run on clean diesel and compressed natural gas technologies, with travel time to all proposed locations well under an hour (about 30 minutes in some cases). The project also hopes to provide access to other commuter and recreational locations, including LaGuardia Airport, Shea Stadium/CitiField, Yankee Stadium, lower Manhattan, and even Stamford, Connecticut. The project began construction in summer 2008, and service is expected to begin in the partially-completed facility in Fall of 2009. After service begins, construction will continue along the Glen Cove waterfront with a ferry terminal building, marine and waterside improvements, public access, pedestrian spaces, and a parking facility. This project is happening alongside the Glen Isle project, which will transform the Glen Cove waterfront brownfields into a vibrant mixed-use community. By the time the Glen Cove Ferry Terminal construction is completed--now slated for 2012--Glen Cove will look very different as a waterfront development that utilizes Smart Growth principles. The ferry project will improve quality of life for residents and help draw in new tourism.

City of Long Beach: Water Tower Replacements, City of Long Beach, $6,000,000 The standpipe, built in 1910, and the water tower, built in 1931, are in dire need of replacement. Corrosion, leaking, and other normal results of wear and weathering require the City to replace these pieces of critical infrastructure. Advances in engineering and technology since the building of these two water storage facilities will allow the City to upgrade the quality significantly. Estimated Jobs Created: 50+ Enclosure over Water Tanks, City of Long Beach, $500,000 Nassau County Department of Health has requested that the City cover the open module basins at the Park Place Water Plant. Since these basins are open to the atmosphere there is a possibility of contamination through an act of sabotage or natural occurrence. Modification to Water Plant, City of Long Beach, $25,000,000 The City of Long Beach’s Water Plant requires treatment for Ammonia and Chlorine removal. Waste Water Treatment: Pump Station Rehabilitation, City of Long Beach, $6,000,000 Of the three wastewater pump stations, Park Avenue at Indiana Avenue, New York Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard, one is in the process of rehabilitation. The other two pump stations are due for the similar treatment. Estimated Jobs Created: 50 Waste Water Treatment: Filter Upgrade, City of Long Beach, $5,000,000 Filter upgrades are required to ensure proper functioning of the City’s 7.5 million gallon wastewater treatment plant that takes in flow from Long Beach and Lido Beach. Estimated Jobs Created: 15. Bulkhead Replacement, City of Long Beach, $10,000,000 Bulkheads are located along most of the bayfront and the canals. Old wood bulkheads are gradually being replaced with materials of more durable character. The bayfront represents the area of lowest elevation in the city, and with sea levels rising, the bulkheads are critical in mitigating flooding to streets and buildings during a major storm event.

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested Estimated Jobs Created: 50. Boardwalk Replacement, City of Long Beach, $20,000,000 The 2 ¼ mile boardwalk that runs along the Atlantic Ocean is a magnet for residents and visitors, for use in recreation and events, all year long. The pressure treated wood, nailed into place, is subject to wear and weathering, causing sometimes dangerous warping, and a near constant need for repairs. The City proposes to replace the wood with a more durable wood that is ecologically viable, reinforce the supporting structure and increasing the number of handicapped accessible ramps. Estimated Jobs Created: 35 Road Reconstruction, City of Long Beach, 15,000,000 Several streets and the water and sewer lines below them are in disrepair. Although the City has bonded to undertake road repair on the streets in the worst condition, they are in need of outside assistance to bring the remainder of the streets up to standard. This project will create 50 jobs. M- Estimated Jobs Created: 50 Recreation/Community Center, City of Long Beach, $30,000,000 A hub of activity for all ages, from pre-k swim class to senior swimnastics, the Long Beach Rec is in constant use. Located at Magnolia Boulevard and the Reynolds Channel bayfront, it offers a weight room, a pool, men’s and women’s locker rooms, and fitness classes. Due to its advanced age and constant year-round use, the center needs extensive rehabilitation or reconstruction to continue serving residents’ needs. Expansion would allow the center to provide more programs and activities. Estimated Jobs Created: 150. Dredging Management Program/Canals, City of Long Beach, $1,000,000 The Canals area of Long Beach is a densely populated residential area with scenic canals that are attractive to boaters. It is also a site vulnerable to flooding during major storm events. A dredging management study and program are recommended and in need of an outside source of funding support.

Village of Brookville: File Organization, Village of Brookville The Village requires a file organization for all Village offices, which will include scanning property documents, including plans to reduce and streamline the over-crowded space. Office & Maintenance Equipment Storage Solutions, Village of Brookville The Village wants to reorganize and overhaul the storage facility to create well needed space for updated equipment.

Village of Centre Island: Natural Gas and Water Pipeline Extensions, Village of Centre Island Centre Island is an isolated village surrounded by Long Island Sound and Oyster Bay. Its 200 homes are heated with an estimated 400,000 gallons of fuel oil annually, and almost all domestic water is pumped from individual deep wells. As a result, the Bayville Fire Company which serves the Village has no access to hydrants and must rely on water pumped from swimming pools, the Bay, and a single water truck. There is also a natural gas pipeline that serves Bayville and terminates only a few hundred feet short of Centre Island. Financial assistance to extend both natural gas and water pipelines throughout Centre Island would provide significant benefits, including a reduction in carbon footprint, lower consumer costs, less dependence on foreign oil, and safety benefits. Police Station Replacement, Village of Centre Island, $375,000-$500,000 Centre Island’s Police Station is over 25 years old and has been determined as beyond repair. It now sits on a compromised concrete slab as has been identified as an environmental hazard to officers because of rot and mildew. Deteriorated wiring throughout also presents a safety problem. The building is energy inefficient and under-sized for today’s computerized functions. The Village is planning a replacement that would be raised on pilings and built to withstand hurricane strength winds, while incorporating the latest green technologies to

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested minimize electricity and fuel use. The building size would increase from 610 square feet to 780. There would be new storage space in an upper half-story. Costs range from $375,000 to $500,000 depending on how much green technology is incorporated.

Village of East Rockaway: Solar Powered Compressed Natural Gas refueling station, Village of East Rockaway, $612,500 The Village is planning to construct a 40 KW solar photovoltaic system on the roof of its Department of Public Works Central Truck Garage, along with a high volume fast fill compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling station. The 40 KV of electrical power generated will be utilized to operate the compressors that fill the CNG storage tanks. The CNG from the storage tanks is then transferred at high pressure into the fuel tanks of the Village’s fleet of CNG powered vehicles. This plan provides significant environmental advantages, creates real opportunities for expanding the number of clean CNG vehicles in Long Island, and promotes the use of sustainable and renewable resources. Drainage System Improvements and Road Reconstruction, Village of East Rockaway, $1,350,000 As a coastal community, the Village of East Rockaway has an old and in some cases nonexistent storm water drainage system. There are sections of roadways that flood and become impassable several times each year during coastal storms. During severe storms the flooding impacts surrounding homes, causing damage to property and contents. The Village has planned an extensive drainage system and road reconstruction project, which will completely replace the storm water drainage system including collection basins, piping, and outfalls, and will add backflow prevention valves and chambers to prevent tidal flooding. The existing roadways will be excavated and removed. The new roadways will be realigned and elevated where necessary to effectively direct the storm water into the system and prevent flooding of adjoining properties. This project will directly affect approximately twenty five hundred (2,500) feet of roadway and over one hundred and fifty (150) homes. 1 U- Estimated Jobs Created: 51 The Rehabilitation, Greening, and Modernization of Village Hall, Village of East Rockaway, $2,650,000 The East Rockaway Village Hall was constructed in 1957 and has only received minor upgrades since then. The Village is planning a major rehabilitation project to maximize energy efficiency, provide for handicapped accessibility to the entire building, and provide for more efficient use of the operational space. The plan will upgrade the mechanical systems to obtain LEED certification, including adding 10 KW of solar photovoltaic panels. It will replace the antiquated heating system and lighting system, and will add insulation to the walls and roof. Another goal is to provide full access for the physically challenged to all areas of the building by installing an elevator. As part of this project all environmentally hazardous materials such as asbestos containing pipe insulation and floor tiles, lead based painted surfaces and other suspected materials will be tested, removed and abated. A complete interior renovation of the building will include new handicapped accessible rest rooms, new service office layout, new public use and meeting rooms, a new emergency operations center and new Court Facilities. Solar Voltaic System at the East Rockaway Public Library, Village of East Rockaway, $50,000 The Village would like to install a 10 KW solar voltaic system at the East Rockaway Public Library. The library is currently undergoing a major exterior renovation to increase the insulation quality of the building, and the next phase of the project will install solar panels to augment the power supply to the building. The goal is to reduce the daytime reliance on purchased utility power by 40% or more by installing a solar photovoltaic system.

Village of Great Neck: Long Island Sound Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements, Village of Great Neck, $68,000,000 It is necessary to upgrade wastewater infrastructure in the Long Island Sound ecosystem to provide jobs and improve the water quality in this nationally significant estuary. Long Island Sound is a globally significant ecosystem providing critical habitat for an extraordinary array of birds, fish and other wildlife, and contributing more than $6 billion to the Northeast regional economy annually. The quality of its waters and marine

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested environments impact more Americans than any other estuary in the United States, as more than 28 million people (a full 10 percent of the US population) live within 50 miles of its shores. Road Reconstruction, Village of Great Neck, $1,800,000 Bid specifications are now being drawn up for this project by engineering group H2M Group. Construction is expected to begin in four to six months. 1 M- Estimated Jobs Created: 679 New Sewer Plant, Town of North Hempstead Five Villages and unincorporated areas within the Town of North Hempstead have joined together with the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District to construct a multi-million dollar sewer plant in accordance with DEC regulations in required by law. The sewer plant will serve all of these areas.

Village of Greenport: Long Island Sound Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements, Village of Greenport, $2,900,000 It is necessary to upgrade wastewater infrastructure in the Long Island Sound ecosystem to provide jobs and improve the water quality in this nationally significant estuary. Long Island Sound is a globally significant ecosystem providing critical habitat for an extraordinary array of birds, fish and other wildlife, and contributing more than $6 billion to the Northeast regional economy annually. The quality of its waters and marine environments impact more Americans than any other estuary in the United States, as more than 28 million people (a full 10 percent of the US population) live within 50 miles of its shores.

Village of Hempstead: Build Indoor Soccer Field, Village of Hempstead, $1,000,000 Estimated Jobs Created: 20 Refurbish Sanitation Building, Village of Hempstead, $300,000 Estimated Jobs Created: 25 Expand Library - Green, Village of Hempstead, $5,000,000 Estimated Jobs Created: 100 Expand Village Hall – Green, Village of Hempstead, $15,000,000 Estimated Jobs Created: 100 Build Recreation Center on Terrace Avenue, Village of Hempstead, $8,000,000 This will include Basketball Courts, classrooms for tutoring, and exercise rooms. Estimated Jobs Created: 200 Solar Panels and New Water Heaters and Broilers, Village of Hempstead, $1,000,000 Install solar panels on Village buildings and new water heaters and broilers. Estimated Jobs Created: 20 Affordable Homes – Green (50), Village of Hempstead, $15,000,000 Estimated Jobs Created: 200 New Hybrid Cars (20), Village of Hempstead, $200,000 Estimated Jobs Created: 10 Build New Police Headquarters, Village of Hempstead, $10,000,000 Estimated Jobs Created: 300 Build 2 New Schools, Village of Hempstead, $50,000,000 Estimated Jobs Created: 500 Improve All Streets, Village of Hempstead, $20,000,000 M- Estimated Jobs Created: 300 Replace all cars with hybrids, Village of Hempstead, $500,000 Cover for Water System, Village of Hempstead, $4,000,000 Estimated Jobs Created: 20

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested Replace Aging Sewer System and Road Repair, Village of Hempstead, $10,000,000 Washington, Clinton, sewer pumping stations. M- Estimated Jobs Created: 30 Dig 3 Water Wells, Village of Hempstead, $10,000,000 Estimated Jobs Created: 50 Sanitary sewer line replacement/repairs/relining, Village of Hempstead Goal is to complete 10 miles of sewer repairs/replacements per year (Village has 100 miles total). Water line replacement/repairs, Village of Hempstead Goal is to complete 10 miles of water line repairs/replacements per year (Village has 94 miles total). Road way – restoration/improvement, Village of Hempstead Goal is to complete 12 miles of road improvement repairs/replacements per year (Village has 70 miles total). Storm sewer and catch basins – repairs/restoration/additional, Village of Hempstead Goal is to rebuild or replace 40 catch basins per year (Village has 2000 total).

Village of Lake Success Road and Curb Repairs, Village of Lake Success, $1,700,000 Road and curb repairs are necessary for an estimated 2 miles of road. Estimated Jobs Created: 20 Manhole Repairs, Village of Lake Success, $1,200,000 Estimated Jobs Created: 10 Solar Power for Community Building, Village of Lake Success, $500,000 Estimated Jobs Created: 5

Village of Laurel Hollow: Water Quality and Road Improvements, $725,928 Moore’s Hill Road is a heavily traveled road that is in need of repairs caused by runoff. It does not have a drainage system, and the road is not curbed to contain or convey runoff. Although the Village has strictly enforced the new Phase II Stormwater rules that require construction phase erosion control and postconstruction stormwater management, the problem persists. The water runs into Cold Spring Harbor, which the DEC has classified as containing several pollutants. The Village’s plans specify the rehabilitation of the road, including repairing the road base, replacing the broken road surface, establishment of a standard crown in the road, adding curbing, and constructing catch basins and dry wells to collect stormwater and recharge the runoff to the groundwater. 1 M- Estimated Jobs Created: 27

Village of Lawrence: Lawrence Treatment Plant Improvements, $11,000,000

Village of Lynbrook Highway Improvements, Village of Lynbrook, $3,500,000

Village of Massapequa Park: Reconstruction of McKinley Street, Village of Massapequa Park, $150,000 1 M- Estimated Jobs Created: 6 Reconstruction of Aster Street, Village of Massapequa Park, $225,000 1 M- Estimated Jobs Created: 8 Reconstruction of Third Avenue, Village of Massapequa Park, $325,000

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested 1 M- Estimated Jobs Created: 12

Village of Northport: Sewer Improvements, Village of Northport, $7,000,000 The Village of Northport treats sewage from approximately 15% of the village as well as from Centerport in a facility that is rated for 450,000 gallons per day. The Village hopes to replace two sewer mains on Woodbine Avenue and a sewage pump station on Beach Street. This infrastructure dates back over 70 years to the Works Progress Administration of the Great Depression. The Village has embarked on a sewer rehabilitation program and is currently preparing a 5-year plan to remove extraneous flows from the aged sewer system, thus creating capacity in the wastewater treatment plant. Capacity created would be used to promote affordable housing and other economic incentives in the Main Street areas. The cost for this project was previously estimated at $3 million, but that limit may not allow for the use of current technologies. D- Estimated Jobs Created: 175 4 Road Improvements, Village of Northport, $15,000,000 Northport has identified several necessary road improvements that are ready to move forward immediately. Some of Northport's roads are asphalt and require an overlay, and others are crumbling and also date back to the Great Depression era. According to Village Trustee Henry Tobin as quoted in The Observer, "Right now, we know which roads are the worst and have to be done right away and we know which ones will become bad shortly." Northport Village officials are confident that these investments will create jobs and help the local economy grow. 1 M- Estimated Jobs Created: 566

Village of Patchogue: Replacement of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tanks, Village of Patchogue, $300,000 The Village of Patchogue has been notified by the Suffolk County Department of Health that its two fuel tanks, currently installed underground at its Department of Public Works facility, are not compliant with County regulations. The tanks are 4,000 gallon double walled tanks. Suffolk County will require all fuel tanks in the County to be triple walled by 2010 to protect the Long Island aquifer. The Village must remove the old tanks and install new tanks prior to 2010 or be subject to fines. The tanks are used to hold diesel and gasoline used to fuel equipment used by the Department of Public Works, the Parks Department, Patchogue Village Code Enforcement, and, through “Shared Services Agreements,” the Patchogue Fire Department, Patchogue Ambulance Company, Patchogue-Medford School District and the Town of Brookhaven. The new tanks will hold 6,000 gallons, increasing the capacity by 2,000 gallons. The “Shared Services Agreements” translate into a reduction and stabilization of Village, School, Emergency Services and Town taxes; the larger tanks lower the cost of the fuel because of the increased volume; and the triple layered tanks protect the environment. The Village is asking for funding for 2010 because the cost of replacement gets more expensive each year. Furthermore, if it is not done by 2010, the Village will end up on a waiting list and most likely will not be able to have the work done by 2011 and fines will be incurred. Estimated jobs created: 10 Waste Water Treatment Plant, Village of Patchogue, $8,200,000 The Village of Patchogue’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) was last upgraded in 1987. The process equipment used to provide biological treatment has passed its useful life and is in jeopardy of failure. It requires replacement now. The plant is the lynchpin of the continued growth and economic development of the Village. In 2005 the Village Board commissioned a Feasibility Study for expansion of the WWTP and the sewer district in order to assess the possibility of higher density development. The Village has been able to approve several highdensity condominium unit developments to be built with a connection to the sewer. These developments are important as they bring homeowners into the Village who can support Main Street businesses. It is because of its sewers Patchogue is able to serve both its residents and the Long Island community. Environmentally, the

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested Patchogue Sewer District is also an important piece in assuring preservation of the Long Island South Shore Estuary. The Village wants to expand the capacity of the plant from 500,000 gallons per day to 1,200,000 gpd, and to also improve on the treatment capability by including better screening for solids removal, improved effluent disinfection with ultraviolet disinfection, and thickening of waste sludge for improved disposal methods. The NYSDEC has determined that the facility could easily maintain its current levels of secondary treatment. The Village Board feels that secondary wastewater treatment is no longer a compatible treatment process for surface water discharge to a recreational waterway With the continued development interests and an increase in demand for waterway recreation areas, it is prudent for the Village to look at reconstruction and expansion of their sanitary sewage treatment system. The Village has taken a proactive stance and authorized the design of a tertiary treatment facility, one that removes nitrogen. Nitrogen is a nutrient that promotes algae growth which could harm the ecosystem of the estuary. Total project cost is $10 million. New Sewers, Patchogue Village/East Patchogue, $15,000,000 The secondary treatment plant in Patchogue discharges to the Patchogue River which flows to the Great South Bay. The Village’s sanitary system predominately serves the commercial area along Main Street, but has expanded its service area using more cost effective low pressure sewers to include residential properties and developments. The service area expansion is being used to revitalize the downtown area by increasing foot traffic, eliminate cesspool overflows from existing homes, and to provide workforce housing projects. Several Main Street revitalization projects will benefit from sewers. The “Four Corners” project is now in the planning stages and could not have been undertaken if the Village did not have a sewer system. Several other sewer projects are being considered in this study area

Village of Plandome Heights: Project Preserve Bay, Village of Plandome Heights, $300,000 Project Preserve Bay began several years ago, but has been continually shelved due to insufficient resources. The project must update and enhance the underground water distribution system and increase the number of overflow storm catch basins from their current levels. It must also resurface the roads which will be affected by the drainage implementation. It must re-contour and resurface two roads which border a natural preserve, eliminating the water aggregation that currently exists, and install curbs to safeguard pedestrians from complete exposure to oncoming traffic. Project engineers have confirmed that the project will be in compliance with ADA requirements, include a contaminant collection system, benefit the Manhasset Bay Ecosystem, and improve area residents’ quality of life. The project will necessitate approximately 2500-3000 man-hours to complete. 1 U- Estimated Jobs Created: 11

Village of Plandome Manor: Grist Mill Road Bridge Demolition and Reconstruction, Village of Plandome Manor, $40,000 This project will cost the Village $40,000, but the total project cost is $400,000. 1 T- Estimated Jobs Created: 14 Culvert, Sidewalk, and Road Repair, Village of Plandome Manor, $38,500 Repairs are needed on North Plandome Road and Manhasset Bay. Replacement of Catch Basins, Village of Plandome Manor, $570,000 Replacement of all 62 catch basins is needed. 1 M- Estimated Jobs Created: 21 Triangle Intersection Reconstruction, Village of Plandome Manor, $150,000 Reconstruction is needed at the intersection of North Plandome Road, Plandome Road, and Stonytown Road. 1 T- Estimated Jobs Created: 6 Repairs to Guardrail on North Plandome Road, Village of Plandome Manor, $6,000 Crosswalk Repair at Bayview and North Plandome Road, Village of Plandome Manor, $6,000

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Aspen Gate Catch Basins, Village of Plandome Manor, $35,000

Village of Port Jefferson: Port Jefferson New Sewer Installation, Port Jefferson, $25,000,000 The Suffolk County Sewer District No. 1 Wastewater Treatment Facility has recently been rebuilt and expanded and includes approximately 250,000 gallons per day of excess capacity. Once this capacity is available and approved by regulators, facilities within and nearby the Village of Port Jefferson can be considered for connection. Some areas around here now have onsite systems that are old and discharge to groundwater that eventually leads to Port Jefferson Harbor’s underflow. The new systems would require gravity lines going to the main pumping station in downtown Port Jefferson which would be upgraded to discharge to the plant. D- Estimated Jobs Created: 625 4

Village of Port Washington North: Baywalk Waterfront Park, $500,000 This waterfront revitalization project will stimulate tourism and economic growth for the Village of Port Washington North. The project costs $4 million and is short $500,000.

Village of Roslyn Estates: Road Repairs, $750,000 The Village is in desperate need of several road repairs. Specific problems, all reported by residents and confirmed by the Village, include lack of curbs or gutters, road edge deterioration, broken up gutters, peeling roads, broken asphalt, and flooding on residential properties. The repairs are expected to cost upwards of $750,000, and with an annual Village budget of $1.3 million they have been delayed. To do the work as is, the Village will have to bond the project and raise taxes. Obtaining any federal stimulus funds will assist the Village immensely. 1 M- Estimated Jobs Created: 28

Village of Sag Harbor: Sag Harbor Sewer Rehabilitation and I/I Reduction, Sag Harbor, $3,000,000 The Village of Sag Harbor’s sewer system is relatively small and includes the Main Street business area of 88 locations and 139 residential lots. The 250,000 gallon per day plant has an excess capacity with little room for expansion, which would have a deleterious effect on the surrounding area. The old sewer system is currently being rehabilitated to reduce extraneous flows and create capacity. A significant amount of new construction of large commercial buildings in the district may eliminate the excess capacity in the future. D- Estimated Jobs Created: 75 4

Village of Valley Stream: Culvert Replacement, Village of Valley Stream, $2,500,000 The Village has a culvert under a main roadway, in direct proximity to the Long Island Rail Road Station, that is in desperate need of replacement. Since there are several main utility supply lines under this roadway, this project is extremely imperative for public health and safety. 1 M- Estimated Jobs Created: 94 Parking Expansion, Village of Valley Stream, $500,000 Insufficient commuter parking necessitates the Village of Valley Stream to construct an additional parking field on land the Village currently owns. This field will have parking for 120 vehicles and will service the railroad as well as numerous businesses in the area.

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested Roadway Reconstruction, Village of Valley Stream, $2,800,000 A number of roadways are in serious need of reconstruction in Valley Stream. These roads not only service residential areas, but commercial areas as well. 1 M- Estimated Jobs Created: 106

Village of Westbury Westbury Movie Theater, Village of Westbury, $8,500,000 The Westbury Movie Theater was built in 1927, and has long been a vacant, blighted eyesore in a key downtown. Westbury condemned the property for public safety in 2000. After years of litigation, bankruptcy, repair, and building application review, parties will finally declare that redevelopment for this vacant property is "shovel ready." The community is excited because it has a chance to reopen what was abandoned as a loss for the last twenty years. Rebuilding will produce a mixed-use dinner-theater\family entertainment center. Plans are for a performing arts center with casual dining and movies, live off-Broadway shows, big-screen events, comedy acts, etc. Two smaller theaters will be built on the upper level with retractable screens that, at times, will feature independent, foreign and older films, and children's shows or parties. In addition, the owner has agreed to allow the local school district to use theater space for scholastic purposes during off hours. The building will also have a restaurant, a retail store and four artist's residential\studio lofts on the upper floor: a true downtown appeal. The site will also include a new parking lot. Nevertheless, without proper funding, the community risks further delay or the owner being forced to reduce the scope of this project, perhaps even resulting in failure. Conversely, with stimulus aid, this depressed community could revive its treasure and receive a significant economic boost.

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION East Side Access, $6,300,000,000+ An incredibly ambitious undertaking, the Long Island Rail Road's East Side Access project will build new tunnels and infrastructure to connect LIRR riders directly to Grand Central Terminal and the east side of Manhattan. Over 3/4 of Manhattan commuters from Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties currently take the LIRR to work. With increasing ridership trends, the MTA's proposed service cuts in its next budget, and worsening congestion and infrastructure problems, the current conditions are in need of a makeover. The completion of East Side Access means that about half of Long Island commuters will cut their travel to work time enormously--some by up to 40 minutes--and Manhattan arrivals by LIRR could increase by 41 percent. By making the ride to Manhattan faster and by pushing the commuting shed further east on Long Island, East Side Access will promote job growth throughout the region and help jump-start the economy. East Side Access is a much-needed regional project: Penn Station will be relieved of congestion that is currently testing full capacity. LIRR trains will no longer be standing-room-only during rush hour. Many more commuters will be able to walk from Grand Central to work thus reducing bus and subway congestion. Along with the Third Track project, the economic, environmental, and social benefits to the entire region are incredible. The project is set to cost $6.3 billion and there is hope for completion by 2014. An additional project to expand underground capacity (including new platforms and a new concourse) in Grand Central Terminal is slated at $7.2 billion with a completion date set for 2015.

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Third Track, $1,500,000,000 The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has plans in the works to build a third track along its main branch between Floral Park and Hicksville. The track would serve as a passing lane for new express trains during rush hour, primarily serving the reverse commuter population. With soaring ridership in 2008, the LIRR places great urgency on getting construction underway. The plan is linked to East Side Access, a huge endeavor which will

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested connect the LIRR to Grand Central Station, cutting commuting time extraordinarily. Third Track, officially named the Mail Line Corridor (MLC) project, is estimated to cost $1.5 billion. The Third Track project has been surrounded by controversy and opposition for years, mostly caused by the immediate concerns of local residents regarding noise pollution and the potential closing of homes and businesses to make space for the track. The construction would necessitate closing 85-90 properties and 2-7 houses. What is often left out of the public discussion is the bigger picture of what the third track means for Long Island. By making the train ride from New York City to Long Island convenient and fast, and by enhancing interisland travel, the Island's economy will have enormous growth potential. This is a long-term investment: the construction costs of this project are well worth the benefits that will come in the future. Unfortunately, budgetary constraints on the MTA are dire and have caused the project to be delayed. The LIRR is committed to the project and insists that it is still on the table. A draft environmental impact statement was recently submitted. Many groups place the project high on a list of potential investments for a federal stimulus. T- Estimated Jobs Created: 61500 1

Bus System Expansion/Maintenance: Restoration of MTA/LI Bus Service Cuts Nassau County Bus Purchases, $6,500,000 Bus Rapid Transit Expansion

Rail System Expansion/Maintenance: Nassau HUB Study Farmingdale, NY – Parking Garage, Station Improvements New Hyde Park, NY – Station area improvements Port Washington, NY – Station area improvements Valley Stream, Gibson Station, NY – Pedestrian Overpass Atlantic Ave. Viaduct – Additional spans Morris Ave Diesel Shop - Demolition LIRR Station Railing Replacement, Nassau and Suffolk, $17,000,000 Replace platform railings at twenty stations to increase customer safety, as current ratings do not meet ADA codes.

Roadway Improvements – Pedestrian Safety: NASSAU Bethpage, NY – Stewart Ave., Station Area – Traffic Calming Elmont/Franklin Square – Hempstead Turnpike, NY – Traffic Calming Farmingdale, NY – Route 109 – Traffic Calming Freeport, NY – Sunrise Highway, Station area, North Main Street – Traffic Calming Hicksville, NY, 106/107, Station area, Broadway – Traffic Calming Manhasset, NY – Plandome Rd, Downtown & Station Area – Traffic Calming Mineola, NY – Jericho Turnpike, Traffic Calming New Hyde Park, NY – Jericho Turnpike, Traffic Calming Port Washington, NY – Port Blvd, Traffic Calming Rockville Centre, NY – Sunrise Highway, Traffic Calming Syosset, NY – Jackson Ave., Berry Hill Road, Station Area - Traffic Calming SUFFOLK

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested Bay Shore, NY – Union, Station Area, Traffic Calming Coram, NY – Rte 25 – Traffic Calming Gordon Heights, NY – Granny Road - Sidewalks Huntington, NY – New York Ave., Roadway Improvements Lake Ronkonkoma, NY – CR16 – Traffic Calming Mastic/Shirley, NY – CR80 & Titmus/Hawthorne – North/South Emergency Access Mastic/Shirley, NY – Rte 27, Barnes Rd, CR80 – Exit/Service Road Mastic Beach, NY – Mastic Road- Traffic Calming/Sidewalks Middle Island, NY – Rte 25 Traffic Calming Miller Place, Historic District NY – Traffic Calming Mt. Sinai, NY – Rte 25A – Traffic Calming Port Jefferson, NY – Rte 112, Station Area – Traffic Calming Rocky Point, NY – Main Street, Broadway, Bypass – Traffic Calming Selden, NY – Rte 25 – Traffic Calming Southampton, NY – CR39 – Traffic Calming Port Jeff. Station – Wading River - Rte. 25A Corridor Study – Roadway Safety

NYS DOT Roadway & Infrastructure Improvements: Guiderail Rehab, Nassau and Suffolk, $11,994,000 NY 111 Rec Dame St. to Ocean Ave, Suffolk, $5,500,000 Durable Pavement Marking Contract, Nassau and Suffolk, $9,349,000 Traffic Signal, Nassau and Suffolk, $6,160,000 Priority Surface Treatment Contract, Nassau and Suffolk, $9,000,000 Concrete Pavement Repair Contract, Nassau and Suffolk, $1,301,000 Crack Sealing Contract, Nassau and Suffolk, $1,084,000 Sidewalk Construction, Suffolk, $1,192,000 Bridge Painting, Nassau and Suffolk, $4,80,000 N/B RMC/GSB Superstructure BMI Rehab, Suffolk, $48,729,000 Bridge Repairs J-O-C, Nassau and Suffolk, $1,120,000

Acknowledgements: Special thanks to all of the municipalities that have assisted in compiling this list in a coordinated fashion City of Glen Cove City of Long Beach Village of Brookville Village of Centre Island Village of East Rockaway Village of Great Neck Village of Greenport

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Project Title, Location, Amount Required or Requested Village of Hempstead Village of Lake Success Village of Laurel Hollow Village of Lawrence Village of Lynbrook Village of Massapequa Park Village of Patchogue Village of Plandome Heights Village of Plandome Manor Village of Port Jefferson Village of Port Washington North Village of Roslyn Estates Village of Sag Harbor Village of Valley Stream Village of Westbury Town of Babylon Town of Brookhaven Town of N. Hempstead Town of Hempstead Town of Huntington Town of Islip Town of Oyster Bay Town of Riverhead Town of Smithtown Town of Southampton Suffolk County NYS DOT NYS ESF MTA/LIRR

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Appendix A Road Projects:

64

Number of Jobs:

2978

Transit Projects:

7

Number of Jobs:

319911

Sewer Projects:

30

Number of Jobs:

24948

Stormwater Projects: Alternative Energy: Downtown Revitalization: Greening Projects: Maintenance/ Upgrades: Municipal/ Community/Parks: Pedestrian Improvements:

17 11 6 5 16 49 4

Number of Jobs: Number of Jobs: Number of Jobs: Number of Jobs: Number of Jobs: Number of Jobs: Number of Jobs:

365 157 132 712 241 2852 234

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Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for roadway numbers, American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for transit numbers 2 National Renewable Energy Laboratory JEDI Model (Job and Economic Development Impact) 3

University of Michigan Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies “Money Generation Model” Version 2 4

New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation

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