RESOLUTION NO. 493
AUTHORIZING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SHAKER HERITAGE SITE
Introduced: 12/8/25
By Public Works Committee and Miller:
WHEREAS, The Executive Director of the Shaker Heritage Society has requested authorization to undertake capital improvements in the 1915 Shaker Barn at the Shaker Heritage Site to install seasonal restroom facilities compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and
WHEREAS, The Executive Director has indicated that the scope of work involves installing ADA compliant restrooms in a 480 square foot horse stall built after the Shaker occupancy, ensuring the preservation of the historic characteristics and integrity of the building and minimizing intrusion from new construction, and
WHEREAS, The Executive Director has indicated that the work will be funded through a pledge of private foundation funds, and no additional funding is requested from the County, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the Shaker Heritage Society is authorized to undertake capital improvements in the 1915 Shaker Barn at the Shaker Heritage Site to install ADA compliant seasonal restroom facilities, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.