The Pittsford Central School District community voted March 5 on a $48.7 million capital project tax-neutral referendum. The capital project passed with 751 “yes” votes and 121 “no” votes.
The district says the capital project focuses on essential repairs, upgrades and modernizations to maintain a safe and efficient learning environment for students and staff. The project is also designed to to address priority infrastructure needs identified in the New York State–mandated Building Condition Survey.
Project focuses on repairs, upgrades with no tax levy increase
The broader BCS recommendations and improvements at multiple school sites that make up the capital project includes:
Regarding the tax impact, the district stated that the project will not increase the tax levy and is strategically timed to align with the retirement of existing debt under its long-range financial plan.
The district said on their website that the project will be funded by capital reserves, state aid and level debt, yielding no increase to the tax levy as a result of this proposal.
The district also mentioned that approximately 72.7% of eligible expenses will be reimbursed by New York State reducing the local share and maximizing the value of every taxpayer dollar.
—Kerria Weaver works as the Government and You reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle, with a focus on how government actions affect communities and neighborhoods in Rochester and in Monroe County.
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Reporting by Kerria Weaver, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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