May 10, 2023 Tefft Meadows Update:
The Village has recently been informed by Christopher Community, Inc. that the Tefft Meadows Project has not been awarded funding from the State of New York and, as a result, will not be moving forward with another resubmission of the project. Please note the following email sent by Justin Rudgick, President of Christopher Community to the Mayor. Also, please note the Mayor’s response which follows.
April 8, 2023
Hi Mayor,
I wanted to let you know that we recently found out that Tefft Meadows was not awarded funding from the State. We will be scheduling an official debriefing from the State related to the circumstances to the project. It is has come into my awareness that the project was perceived to not have strong municipal support for this project as a senior housing project including supportive services provided by PACE CNY for seniors 55+ including frail elderly. Christopher Community, Inc. has invested tremendous resources in the pre-development stage of this project to prepare a funding application in two separate funding rounds. We will not be moving forward in a potential resubmission with the Village of Marcellus. I’ve notified Scott McClurg of our decision as well.
Sincerely,
Justin Rudgick | President & CEO
May 1, 2023
Good morning, Justin,
I too am disappointed that Christopher Community was unable to secure State funding for the Tefft Meadows Project. Many of us felt that with the Governor’s emphasis in her budget on additional housing in the State, that the Tefft Meadows Project would be a natural addition to that budget.
As to the lack of strong municipal support for this project as a senior housing project, I take exception. The Village has also invested tremendous time and effort in the development stage of this project. I refer you, in particular, to the Village website and that part which specifies the Tefft Meadows Project (https://www.villageofmarcellus.com/tefft-meadows.html). It details just how very involved and supportive the Village has been.
Beginning in October 2021 and continuing through 2022 and beyond into 2023, the Village Planning Board and Board of Trustees have participated in numerous meetings and planning sessions, and worked with Christopher Community to approve what was felt to be a most positive and workable project that addressed not only the need for senior housing in the community, but affordable housing, as well as one that would allow residents to age in place.
In addition, this project would not only be beneficial for older residents of the community, but it would also remove what has long been an eyesore for the Village – a veritable junkyard would be eliminated. Village interest was also piqued because this might lead to the construction of a village pedestrian pathway (or sidewalks) connecting the site with the Marcellus Library, the Marcellus Historical Museum and Main Street businesses, etc. as well help to extend the creek walk from the Library to Paul Street and North Street.
On behalf of the Village, I am sorry that you have decided not to move forward with a resubmission of the project but can understand your reluctance to do so.
I have also spoken with Scott McClurg and know that he is stunned that the project was rejected. Thank you for your efforts as well as those who worked so very hard in the development of the project. I also wish you the best in your future endeavors with Christopher Community.
Sincerely,
John P. Curtin
mayor@villageofmarcellus.com
The Village has recently been informed by Christopher Community, Inc. that the Tefft Meadows Project has not been awarded funding from the State of New York and, as a result, will not be moving forward with another resubmission of the project. Please note the following email sent by Justin Rudgick, President of Christopher Community to the Mayor. Also, please note the Mayor’s response which follows.
April 8, 2023
Hi Mayor,
I wanted to let you know that we recently found out that Tefft Meadows was not awarded funding from the State. We will be scheduling an official debriefing from the State related to the circumstances to the project. It is has come into my awareness that the project was perceived to not have strong municipal support for this project as a senior housing project including supportive services provided by PACE CNY for seniors 55+ including frail elderly. Christopher Community, Inc. has invested tremendous resources in the pre-development stage of this project to prepare a funding application in two separate funding rounds. We will not be moving forward in a potential resubmission with the Village of Marcellus. I’ve notified Scott McClurg of our decision as well.
Sincerely,
Justin Rudgick | President & CEO
May 1, 2023
Good morning, Justin,
I too am disappointed that Christopher Community was unable to secure State funding for the Tefft Meadows Project. Many of us felt that with the Governor’s emphasis in her budget on additional housing in the State, that the Tefft Meadows Project would be a natural addition to that budget.
As to the lack of strong municipal support for this project as a senior housing project, I take exception. The Village has also invested tremendous time and effort in the development stage of this project. I refer you, in particular, to the Village website and that part which specifies the Tefft Meadows Project (https://www.villageofmarcellus.com/tefft-meadows.html). It details just how very involved and supportive the Village has been.
Beginning in October 2021 and continuing through 2022 and beyond into 2023, the Village Planning Board and Board of Trustees have participated in numerous meetings and planning sessions, and worked with Christopher Community to approve what was felt to be a most positive and workable project that addressed not only the need for senior housing in the community, but affordable housing, as well as one that would allow residents to age in place.
In addition, this project would not only be beneficial for older residents of the community, but it would also remove what has long been an eyesore for the Village – a veritable junkyard would be eliminated. Village interest was also piqued because this might lead to the construction of a village pedestrian pathway (or sidewalks) connecting the site with the Marcellus Library, the Marcellus Historical Museum and Main Street businesses, etc. as well help to extend the creek walk from the Library to Paul Street and North Street.
On behalf of the Village, I am sorry that you have decided not to move forward with a resubmission of the project but can understand your reluctance to do so.
I have also spoken with Scott McClurg and know that he is stunned that the project was rejected. Thank you for your efforts as well as those who worked so very hard in the development of the project. I also wish you the best in your future endeavors with Christopher Community.
Sincerely,
John P. Curtin
mayor@villageofmarcellus.com
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