August 2012 - Empire State Development - New York State

A. New York - Restore III - Bush Terminal (W831)
August 16, 2012
present and future facilities. This project includes the demolition of Buildings 39/40 and 45,
infrastructure and utility upgrades and related environmental cleanup. Utility upgrades include
water, electrical and gas. Additionally, there will be pavement work, new roadways and
relocation of a railroad connection.
The Design and Construction Department (“D&C”) will review plans and cost estimates for
conformity to the scope of work. D&C will attend meetings and visit the site at its discretion,
inspect work completed and approve and recommend payment of invoices.
Environmental Review:
Pursuant to the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and
the implementing regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation, ESD staff performed an uncoordinated review. This review determined the
project to be an Unlisted Action, which would not have a significant effect on the
environment. It is recommended that the Directors make a Determination of No Significant
Effect on the Environment.
Due to the site’s location within the Bush Terminal Historic District, which is listed on the New
York State and National Registers of Historic Places, ESD has confirmed that the project
sponsor consulted with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation (“OPRHP”) pursuant to Section 14.09 of the New York State Parks, Recreation and
Historic Preservation Law. ESD will ensure that all conditions stipulated by OPRHP will be met
in accordance with a Letter of Understanding.
Non-Discrimination and Contractor & Supplier Diversity:
ESD’s Non-Discrimination and Contractor & Supplier Diversity policies will apply to this Project.
The City shall be required to (i) include minorities and women in any job opportunities created, (ii)
solicit and utilize New York State certified Minority and Women Business Enterprises (“MWBEs”)
for any contractual opportunities generated in connection with the Project and (iii) use Good Faith
Efforts (pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8) to achieve an overall MWBE Participation Goal of 40%. The
overall goal shall include a Minority Business Enterprise (“MBE”) Participation Goal of 26% and a
Women Business Enterprise (“WBE”) Participation Goal of 14% related to the total value of ESD’s
funding.
Statutory Basis – Restore NY Communities:
Land Use Improvement Project Findings
1.
The area in which the project is to be located is a substandard or insanitary area, or is in
danger of becoming a substandard or insanitary area and tends to impair or arrest
sound growth and development of the municipality.
The project involves the demolition of obsolete commercial buildings, which has been
deemed by the City to arrest sound growth and development in the area.
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