Summary
The county renewed its cleaning contract with NYSID, which employs disabled workers, for the Stedman House while it's being remodeled. One legislator asked about expanding such contracts and whether disabled county employees could do the work.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $2.9 million across the three contracts, with a 15% contingency because renovation of a historic building is unpredictable.
Disabled workers employed through NYSID and future users of the renovated Stedman House.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Public Works Committee — August 25, 2026
The county renewed its cleaning contract with NYSID, which employs disabled workers, for the Stedman House while it's being remodeled. One legislator asked about expanding such contracts and whether disabled county employees could do the work.
Public Works Committee — February 24, 2026
Three contracts totaling about $2.9 million will renovate the historic Stedman House next to the Justice Center, giving the space-starved District Attorney five usable floors. Historic status means original windows must be rebuilt and a 15% contingency is built in for surprises behind the walls.
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