Village of Groton
308 Main St.
Groton, NY 13073
incorporated 1860
Training Opportunity
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Municipal Capital Projects
From Start to Finish
Practical guidance. Expert insights.
Stronger projects for stronger communities.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Registration opens at 8:30 AM)
Location: Village of Groton, 308 Main Street, Groton, NY 13073
Who Should Attend
Municipal officials, administrators, finance staff, and anyone involved in planning, funding, or managing capital projects.
Featured Presenters
- NYS Office of the State Comptroller (Division of Local Government & School Accountability)
- NYCOM (New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials)
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
- Municipal Solutions, Inc. (Municipal Financial Advisors)
Why Attend
Learn from industry experts and connect with peers involved in municipal capital planning and implementation.
Sponsored By
NYS Society of Municipal Finance Officers
8:30 – 9:00 AM — Registration & Welcome
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Sign-in
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Distribution of materials and agenda
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Brief overview of goals for the day
9:00 – 10:00 AM Strategic Project Planning – Multi-year Capital Planning
Dan Acquilano- NYS OSC Training Unit
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Defining capital projects and life cycle
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Developing a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP): purpose, components, timelines and prioritization
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Establishing project scope, objectives, and performance metrics
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Integrating planning with agency strategic goals
10:00 – 11:00 — Public Involvement & Stakeholder Engagement
Wade Beltramo - NYCOM
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Importance of public participation in municipal projects
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Techniques for meaningful engagement (meetings, surveys, public notices)
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Managing community expectations and conflict resolution
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Transparency and legal compliance in outreach
11:00-11:10 AM — Morning Break
11:10-12:40 PM — Authorizing and Issuing Debt
Douglas Goodfriend – Orrick
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Pre-authorization considerations (SEQRA, reimbursement)
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Bond resolution general delegation of authority and its limits
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Understanding the elements of a bond resolution
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Types of Debt and Financing Options
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Expenditures and Allocation of Interest
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Project Delays and modifications
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Other Special Situations
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Post Issuance Responsibilities
Municipal Capital Projects from start to finish
June 23, 2026
Agenda
12:40-1:30pm - Lunch
1:30-2:30 PM — Constitutional Debt Limits & Securing Finances,
Bond Ratings & Market Considerations
Jeffrey Smith – Municipal Solutions
Financing Municipal Projects
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Key Participants in Municipal Borrowing
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What is a municipal bond rating and why it matters
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How ratings influence cost of capital and investor demand
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Working with credit rating agencies
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Credit enhancements and other market tools
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Financing options: Pay-as-you-go, grants, loans, and debt
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Key financing documents and legal considerations
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Construction Procurement, Bidding and Prevailing Wage Compliance
2:30 – 3:30 PM — Governmental Accounting for Capital Projects
Dan Acquilano- NYS OSC Training Unit
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Fund accounting basics for capital projects
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Recording transactions: encumbrances, expenditures, and debt service
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Reporting and auditing standards for capital projects
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Accounting for grants, reimbursements, and debt proceeds
3:30 – 4:00PM — Wrap-Up & Q&A
Registration
Registration deadline June 16, 2026
