The Campus Community,
Attached, please find the College’s 3rd Quarter Financial Update, which I presented at College Senate on Tuesday, May 12. Due to the robust meeting agenda, there was insufficient time to take a deeper dive into the current budget year and out-year scenarios. We plan to host a budget town hall at the beginning of the Fall 2026 semester to review Fiscal Year-End 2026 and discuss Fiscal Year 2027, as well as our Financial Plan submission to the University.
The University’s capital improvement commitment to York College exceeds $200 million dollars, an unprecedented investment in our campus. Below is a partial list of ongoing high-profile projects currently in various stages:
ACB ADA Toilet Upgrades
- Phase I substantial completion is anticipated in June/July 2026.
- Phase I represents over 60% of the overall project work.
- Phase II will commence immediately following the completion of Phase I.
ACB Security Desk Relocation
- Security desks at building entrances will be relocated and integrated with turnstiles.
- Per Campus Safety’s assessment, the relocation is necessary to improve screening and monitoring of traffic entering and exiting the building.
- Buildings & Grounds is working with Campus Safety to complete this project prior to the Fall semester.
ACB Card Access Reader and Security Camera Upgrades
- Turnstiles at the ACB main entrances are expected to go live prior to the Fall semester as part of this project.
- Scope includes the installation of card access readers at designated doors and new state-of-the-art security cameras.
- Project approvals have been received, and an installer is currently being identified. A Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued following installer selection, after which a project start date will be determined. The campus community will receive further updates once the NTP is issued.
Performing Arts Center (PAC) Interior and Mechanical Upgrades
- Interior upgrade work is 90% complete.
- Mechanical systems upgrade work is 60% complete.
- Fire alarm system upgrades have been awarded. The installer is currently filing permits and awaiting approvals prior to the start of work.
- Exterior repairs and façade waterproofing design are complete. The next phase includes bidding and construction. This work is anticipated to take several months.
Classroom Building
- Scope of work includes new heating/cooling rooftop units, ductwork upgrades as required, new ceilings, ceiling lighting, exterior windows, select exterior door replacements, and façade repairs to mitigate water infiltration.
- The projected start date is early Fall 2026.
Project construction is phased as follows:
- Rooftop Units – New equipment will be installed first. This work has been awarded, and the contractor is awaiting permits prior to commencement.
- Interior Work – Some interior ductwork relocation will occur as part of Item 1 above. Interior upgrades may proceed concurrently with, or overlap, Item 1.
- Roof Replacement – Roof replacement will occur immediately following completion of Item
- Exterior Façade – Exterior fenestration work, including walls and windows, will overlap with portions of the work listed above.
- Swing Space – The project will rely on swing space within the Science Building for the temporary relocation of departmental groups while construction occurs within their permanent Classroom Building locations.
Science Building
- Scope of work includes new heating/cooling rooftop units, ductwork upgrades as required, and new ceilings.
- The Science Building is currently in better condition than the Classroom Building and therefore requires fewer upgrades.
Project construction is phased as follows:
- Rooftop Units – New equipment will be installed first. This work has been awarded, and the contractor is awaiting permits prior to commencement.
- Interior Work – Some interior ductwork relocation will occur as part of Item 1 above. Interior upgrades may proceed concurrently with, or overlap, Item
- Roof Replacement – Roof replacement will occur immediately following completion of Item 1.
159th Street DRI (Downtown Revitalization Initiative)
- Installation of new pavers has been completed.
- Installation of lighting within the paving has been completed.
- Feature tree lighting mock-up is due no later than June 2.
- The space is designed as a pass-through pedestrian walkway.
- Anticipated completion date: Fall 2026.
Planned Summer Facilities Projects & Upgrades
- New Student Game Room
- Campus wayfinding units
- Digital screens in the Atrium area
- Relocation of the Women’s Prayer Room
- New Computing Research Lab (3E07C)
- Lounge in the HPEC
- New student lockers
- Initiation of campus-wide ADA Braille signage
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Wishing everyone a very enjoyable summer.
Eduardo Rios Office: 718-262-2104
Vice President for Finance & Administration Cell: 929-720-2167
Chief Financial Officer/ Chief Facilities Officer Email: erios9@PROTECTED
MS Teams: eduardo.rios09@PROTECTED
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