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Industrial Development Agency

The Mission of the Town of Clifton Park Industrial Development Agency is to identify, attract, develop, expand, and promote economically sound commerce within the Town. We assist in the acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, maintaining, equipping and furnishing of industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research facilities, and educational or cultural facilities.

Our goal is to promote Town prosperity, through the creation and advancement of a healthy business climate, supporting job creation and retention. The IDA utilizes a variety of economic development tools, financial incentive programs and resources permitted within the scope of the Public Authorities Law, building customized packages from project concept through construction and sustained operation fostering the general prosperity of the Town.

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About Us

The Town of Clifton Park Industrial Development Agency exists to identify, attract, expand, and promote economically sound non-retail commerce within the Town. The goal is to promote Town prosperity, through the creation and advancement of well paying jobs, within recreational, institutional, light industrial and medical business opportunities. The IDA utilizes a variety of economic development tools, financial incentive programs and works with professional partners building packages designed to provide support from project concept through construction operation.

The successful efforts of the IDA serve to bolster Clifton Park’s well deserved reputation as a great place to Live, Work, and Play.

The Clifton Park IDA has served the community continuously since 1980.

Meetings

IDA normally meets monthly – the first Monday of the month at Clifton Park Town Hall at 7:00 PM. Interested persons should call the Clifton Park Town Clerk at 371-6681 to confirm meeting schedules.

Links

  • NYS Public Authorities Law
  • Saratoga Economic Development Corp.
  • Empire State Development – Build Now NY
  • Southern Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
  • 2023 Mtg Schedule.doc
  • 2022 Board Members.pdf
  • IDA Meeting Minutes
  • pdf 2023 Final Budget (428 KB)
  • IDA Application (2017 revised).pdf

Policies

  • Bylaws
  • Code of Ethics
  • Defense and Indemnification of CPIDA Members
  •    pdf Investment Policy (284 KB)
  • Procurement Policy
  • pdf Spec Project Anti Pirating (151 KB)
  • Receipts and Disbursements Oversight Procedure
  • Uniform Tax Exemption Policy
  • Whistle Blower Policy

Reports

  • 2021 Financial Audit
  • 2021 Post Governance
  • 2021 Investment Report
  • 2021 Accomplishments.pdf
  • pdf 2020 Financial Audit (119 KB)
  • pdf 2020 Post Governance (61 KB)
  • pdf 2020 Investment Report (63 KB)
  • pdf 2020 Procurement Report (21 KB)
  • pdf 2020 Measurement Report (487 KB)
  • pdf 2020 IDA Accomplishments (480 KB)
  • pdf 2019 Annual PARIS Report (83 KB)
  • pdf 2019 Certified Financial Audit (16 KB)
  • pdf 2019 Post Governance Report (60 KB)
  • pdf 2019 Investment Report (63 KB)
  • pdf 2019 Procurement Report (21 KB)
  • pdf 2019 Measurement Report (602 KB)
  • pdf 2019 IDA Accomplishments (572 KB)

Project Applications

pdf Synergy Tech Park 32,000 SF - Application (1009 KB)

pdf Synergy Tech Park 52,400 SF - Application (998 KB)

pdf Synergy Tech Park 104,000 SF - Application (1000 KB)

Solar Foundations USA, Inc. - Application.pdf

pdf DCG Wood RD - Application (2.94 MB)

pdf TriNova - Application (1.39 MB)

pdf 15 Synergy Park - Application (3.52 MB)

pdf Green Mtn Electric Supply - Application (2.09 MB)

ACRE Wood LLC - Application

pdf DCG 26 Wood Rd. Flex Project - Application (1.63 MB)

Project Agreements

ACRE Wood LLC PILOT

Green Mtn Electric PILOT.pdf

15 Synergy Park PILOT.pdf

pdf PILOT Roberts Lane LLC 32,000SF (682 KB)

pdf Pierce Rd Procedure Project Agreement (3.44 MB)

pdf 8 Fairchild Project Agreement (3.20 MB)

A pdf bele Northside LLC 09 2017 (197 KB)

 

Successful Projects

ADDRESS BUSINESS NAME TERMS
 300 Commerce Dr.  Dextrite  Full Assessment in 2010
 200 Commerce Dr.  Bobrick  Full assessment now, financing
 900 Commerce Dr.  Steam Plant  Full assessment now
 646 Plank Rd.  Abele  Full Assessment now, financing
 Rt. 146  Executive Woods  Full Assessment now, financing
 648 Plank Road  Medical  Full Assessment now, financing
 15 Crossing Blvd.  Clifton Park/Halfmoon Ambulance  Exempt, financing
 47 Clifton Country Road  Kidz Lodge  Exempt, financing
 Clifton Country Road  Roadway  Full Assessment now
 5 Maxwell Dr.  Delmar Learning  Full Assessment Now, financing
715 Pierce Rd. Smile Lodge (Dwaas Kill Fens) Full Assessment in 2018, financing
743 Pierce Rd. Mazzone Administrative Group Full Assessment in 2019, financing
Wood Rd. DCG Development Co. Full Assessment in 2018, financing
103 Sitterly Rd. Sitterly Development Assoc, LLC Exempt, financing
5 Fairchild Sq. MJ Properties Full Assessment in 2020, financing
14 Fairchild Sq. MJ Properies Full Assessment in 2028, financing

Committees

Audit Committee
Joshua O'Leary
Dan Fariello
Todd Hess

Audit Committee Responsibilities
The Audit Committee will consist of at least three members appointed by the Board. The Committee will provide oversight of the Agency’s financial reporting and audit process. It will make recommendations to aquire services of independent accounting expertise to perform audits. The Committee will cause to have provided to the Auditor all necessary and applicable information to assure a complete audit. The Committee can request and oversee special investigations involving financial misconduct. It will provide appropriate mechanisms to assure confidentiality of those reporting suspected fradulent activities. The Audit Committee will generally report to the Board but has the authority to interface with State authorities as necessary. The Audit Committee will meet at least twice a year and report to the Board.


Finance Committee
All CP IDA Board Members


Governance Committee
Todd Hess
Joshua O'Leary

Jonathan Schopf

 

Governanace Committee Responsibilities
The Governance Committee will consist of at least three members of the IDA and be appointed by the IDA Board. The Committee’s role is to provide guidance on best current corporate governance practices and policies. The Committee will advise the IDA Board, or those appointing IDA Board members, on desirable qualifications of IDA Board members. This shall include educational and professional experiences, along with necessary qualities and skills. The Committee will also review on a regular basis and update as necessary the Agency’s Code of Conduct, policy against ”whistleblower” retaliation, and all other written policies that govern the operation of the Agency. The Governance Committee will meet at least twice a year and report to the IDA Board.

IDA FAQs

What is the purpose of an IDA?

The IDA was established under New York State law to promote, develop, and assist in acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, equipping, and furnishing of qualified projects and facilities, thereby increasing the job base of the town.

What are the benefits of doing an IDA transaction?

A project may qualify for tax-exempt financing, taxable bonds or a straight lease transaction. It also may qualify for sales tax exemption, mortgage recording tax exemption and/or real estate tax abatement.

Who qualifies for tax exempt bond financing?

A manufacturing concern may qualify for a tax exempt bond or a 501C-3 organization.

Are transactions or projects prohibited?

Yes. We are prohibited from participating in transactions which are primarily retail in nature.

How are IDA Board members selected?

Members are Town of Clifton Park residents who are appointed by the Town Board for two year terms.

Are IDA Board members paid?

IDA Board members are volunteers and do not get compensated.

What is cost of IDA involvement?

Clients are charged 3/4 of one percent of project building costs.

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Upcoming Events

19 Jan 2023;
07:00PM - 08:00PM
Historic Preservation Commission Meetings
08 Feb 2023;
06:15PM - 07:30PM
Open Space, Trails & Riverfront Committee Meeting
16 Feb 2023;
07:00PM - 08:00PM
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