County earmarks money for Chase Memorial project
NEW BERLIN – Chenango County’s planning and economic development leaders tentatively agreed last week to dip into a reserve account to help New Berlin’s Chase Memorial Nursing Home cover the preliminary costs of a $13 million building project.
A resolution to apply $50,000 from a set-aside economic development pool will be presented to the full Chenango County Board of Supervisors next month for consideration.
The not-for-profit long-term care facility plans to transform itself from the traditional, medical nursing home model into a campus-like setting complete with eight individual homes with hearths, dining rooms that seat 10, and plenty of garden views. The houses will be built east and south of the present facility. A former bus garage will be razed.
The New York State Department of Health has “enthusiastically” backed the project, Director Roger J. Halbert said.
“We will be the first in the state to adopt the new Green House concept created by our local expert, Dr. Thomas,” he told members of the Planning and Economic Development Committee Tuesday. Dr. William H. Thomas, of Columbus, is an internationally recognized leader in the provision of eldercare.
Halbert said Chase Memorial was committed to the project, spending $44,000 thus far “to get off the ground.” A fundraising committee will begin this spring to raise $2 million from local corporations and individuals. The institution hopes to access $2 million in grants and like sources and will apply its own $1 million in liquid assets. The balance is expected to be financed via bonds.
A tentative completion date is set for December 2008.
After reviewing the project and determining the institution’s commitment, Supervisor Ross Iannello, unaffiliated-New Berlin, made a motion to provide the funds to cover engineering and other preliminary expenses.
“This is a good project, a positive thing for everybody in terms of jobs and services,” he said.
Committee Chairperson Linda E. Natoli, R-City of Norwich, said the project was “a perfect candidate” for the taxpayer funded set-aside reserve. Officials set aside $90,000 annually for the account, which is capped at $250,000.
“I would like to drain that account down to zero every year,” she said.
Natoli said the pioneering concept would “shine a very positive light” on Chenango County.
Chase Memorial Nursing Home currently employs 127. Halbert said the development might create additional jobs.
A resolution to apply $50,000 from a set-aside economic development pool will be presented to the full Chenango County Board of Supervisors next month for consideration.
The not-for-profit long-term care facility plans to transform itself from the traditional, medical nursing home model into a campus-like setting complete with eight individual homes with hearths, dining rooms that seat 10, and plenty of garden views. The houses will be built east and south of the present facility. A former bus garage will be razed.
The New York State Department of Health has “enthusiastically” backed the project, Director Roger J. Halbert said.
“We will be the first in the state to adopt the new Green House concept created by our local expert, Dr. Thomas,” he told members of the Planning and Economic Development Committee Tuesday. Dr. William H. Thomas, of Columbus, is an internationally recognized leader in the provision of eldercare.
Halbert said Chase Memorial was committed to the project, spending $44,000 thus far “to get off the ground.” A fundraising committee will begin this spring to raise $2 million from local corporations and individuals. The institution hopes to access $2 million in grants and like sources and will apply its own $1 million in liquid assets. The balance is expected to be financed via bonds.
A tentative completion date is set for December 2008.
After reviewing the project and determining the institution’s commitment, Supervisor Ross Iannello, unaffiliated-New Berlin, made a motion to provide the funds to cover engineering and other preliminary expenses.
“This is a good project, a positive thing for everybody in terms of jobs and services,” he said.
Committee Chairperson Linda E. Natoli, R-City of Norwich, said the project was “a perfect candidate” for the taxpayer funded set-aside reserve. Officials set aside $90,000 annually for the account, which is capped at $250,000.
“I would like to drain that account down to zero every year,” she said.
Natoli said the pioneering concept would “shine a very positive light” on Chenango County.
Chase Memorial Nursing Home currently employs 127. Halbert said the development might create additional jobs.
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