The City of Geneva has been awarded $1.15 million in state funding to support economic development, public safety improvements and infrastructure planning.
Announced by the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation, the funding was awarded through the New York State Community Development Block Grant Program.
Of the total, $100,000 will go to Liquid Orchard Inc. to help establish a fruit and vegetable juice production facility at 200 Grapevine Drive. The $200,000 project includes $100,000 in private investment and will support equipment purchases, working capital and inventory.
City officials say the facility will use advanced processing technology designed to preserve higher nutrient levels and is expected to create four full-time equivalent jobs, including three for low- and moderate-income workers.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy,” Mayor Jim Cecere said. “This investment supports innovation, job creation and continued growth right here in Geneva.”
The Geneva Fire Department will receive $1 million to replace a 2006 fire engine that has exceeded its service life. The total project cost is $1.105 million, including a $105,000 city contribution.
Officials say the new engine will improve reliability and emergency response capabilities and reduce future tax obligations.
“Public safety is one of our highest responsibilities,” Cecere said. “Replacing this engine ensures our firefighters have modern, dependable equipment when responding to emergencies.”
An additional $50,000 will fund an engineering study of inflow and infiltration in the city’s sanitary sewer system, including areas affected by Castle Creek and Glenwood Creek. The study will evaluate system conditions, identify improvement options and support future infrastructure funding.
City Manager Amie Hendrix said the study will help the city address potential problems before they become costly.
“Proactive infrastructure planning is essential to long-term fiscal responsibility,” Hendrix said.
City officials said all projects are contingent on final grant agreements and environmental reviews. Work will not begin until those requirements are completed.
