Posted March 25th, 2021 — Filed under IDA, Public Hearing
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Notice is hereby given that a public hearing (the “Public Hearing”) will be held by the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) on the 7th day of April, 2021 at 6:30 o’clock, p.m. local time, in connection with the matter outlined below. As a result of the (1) ban on large meetings or gatherings pursuant to Executive Order 202.1 issued on March 12, 2020, (2) ban on non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason pursuant to Executive Order 202.10 issued on March 23, 2020 and (3) suspension of the Open Meetings Law relating to public hearings pursuant to Executive Order 202.15 issued on April 9, 2020, each as issued by Governor Cuomo in response to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Public Hearing will be held electronically via conference call. Members of the public may attend the Public Hearing and comment on the matter by calling (701) 802-5009, Access Code 8071415.
The Agency is reviewing its Uniform Tax Exemption Policy (the “Existing Policy”) in connection with proposed amendments to the Existing Policy, which include (A) revisions to the Basic Parameters (as defined in the Existing Policy), (B) the addition of certain conditions for obtaining a mortgage recording tax exemption, (C) the addition of events that will trigger a recapture of financial assistance provided by the Agency, (D) the requirement for applicants to submit an appraisal with their application to the Agency, and (E) the amending and restating of the Existing Policy in whole as amended (collectively, the “Amendments”) (the Existing Policy, as revised by the Amendments, being referred to as the “Draft Policy”). In connection with this review, the Agency is soliciting comments with respect to the terms and provisions of the Draft Policy.
The Agency will at said time and place hear all persons with views on the Draft Policy. Copies of the Draft Policy are available for public inspection during business hours at the offices of the Agency and on the Agency’s website at www.cityofpoughkeepsie.com. Copies of the Draft Policy will also be made available at this Public Hearing.
Additional information can be obtained from, and written comments may be addressed to: Melanie Vetter, Chairperson, City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency, 28 Garfield Place, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601; Telephone: (305) 606-4664 and electronically at[email protected].
Meeting Agenda
City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency
April 7, 2021 6:30 PM Meeting will be held by teleconference Call in number – (701) 802-5009 Access Code 8071415
Posted March 1st, 2021 — Filed under IDA
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a special meeting of the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 6:30 PM at Common Council Chambers, Poughkeepsie City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601.
PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION:
Given the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis and related Executive Orders issued by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, the Agency will not be able to accommodate any in-person public attendance or participation at this meeting. Nonetheless, pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1, as amended and extended from time to time, suspending the Open Meetings Law and authorizing the conduct of meetings through use of telephone conference, video conference and/or other similar service, the Agency will conduct the meeting live on an audio conference via WebEx.
The public may view the meeting using the following link:
Posted January 6th, 2021 — Filed under IDA
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a regular meeting of the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at Common Council Chambers, Poughkeepsie City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601.
PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION: Given the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis and related Executive Orders issued by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, the Agency will not be able to accommodate any in-person public attendance or participation at this meeting. Nonetheless, pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1, as amended and extended from time to time, suspending the Open Meetings Law and authorizing the conduct of meetings through use of telephone conference, video conference and/or other similar service, the Agency will conduct the meeting live on an audio conference via WebEx.
The public may view the meeting using the following link:
Posted November 30th, 2020 — Filed under IDA
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a regular meeting of the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at Common Council Chambers, Poughkeepsie City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601.
Posted November 20th, 2020 — Filed under IDA
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a special meeting of the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) has been scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at Common Council Chambers, Poughkeepsie City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601.
PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION:
Given the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis and related Executive Orders issued by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, the Agency will not be able to accommodate any in-person public attendance or participation at this meeting. Nonetheless, pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1, as amended and extended from time to time, suspending the Open Meetings Law and authorizing the conduct of meetings through use of telephone conference, video conference and/or other similar service, the Agency will conduct the meeting live on an audio conference via WebEx.
Posted October 1st, 2020 — Filed under IDA
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At the Common Council’s request, the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) conducted a comprehensive comparative review and analysis of Developer Tax Exemptions granted to development projects since the mid 1980s up until today across all types of exemption programs—IDA Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT), 581-A “Like” and 485-A developer tax exemptions.The purpose of this work was to provide clarity on the effectiveness, costs, and benefits of past developer tax exemptions in order to ensure the City receives maximum benefit for investing taxpayer dollars in these programs going forward. The IDA presented the main findings of this work at the September 21, Common Council meeting. As requested at that meeting, the report on those findings is now being made available to the general public and can be found by clicking this link and downloading the report
Posted August 27th, 2020 — Filed under IDA
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PLEASE NOTE the special instructions included at the end of this notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a regular meeting of the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) has been scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at Common Council Chambers, Poughkeepsie City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601.
PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION: Given the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis and related Executive Orders issued by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, the Agency will not be able to accommodate any in-person public attendance or participation at this meeting. Nonetheless, pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1, as extended most recently by Executive Order 202.48, issued on July 6, 2020, as amended and extended from time to time, suspending the Open Meetings Law and authorizing the conduct of meetings through use of telephone conference, video conference and/or other similar service, the Agency will broadcast the meeting live on an audio conference through Soundpath via conference bridge at telephone number: Toll Free Dial In 1-866-804-5312 and meeting Passcode 585-419-8653.
Posted August 24th, 2020 — Filed under IDA
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PLEASE NOTE the special instructions included at the end of this notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a regular meeting of the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at Common Council Chambers, Poughkeepsie City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601.
PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION: Given the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis and related Executive Orders issued by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, the Agency will not be able to accommodate any in-person public attendance or participation at this meeting. Nonetheless, pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1, as extended most recently by Executive Order 202.48, issued on July 6, 2020, as amended and extended from time to time, suspending the Open Meetings Law and authorizing the conduct of meetings through use of telephone conference, video conference and/or other similar service, the Agency will broadcast the meeting live on an audio conference through Webex via conference bridge at telephone number:
United States Toll (New York City) +1-646-992-2010 or United States Toll +1-415-655-0002 and meeting ID 385 491 83.
