Kohler Awning's current manufacturing plant is 38,000 sq. ft.  The proposed project includes the construction of a 12,000 sq. ft. expansion to the existing facility.  The company undertook an expansion in 2006 which consisted of a 10,000 sq. ft. addition and was assisted with an ECIDA PILOT at that time; which PILOT expires in 2023.  At that time, the company had 45 full time employees.

The additional space will be utilized for additional manufacturing capacity as well as expanded materials storage.

· Public hearing held 5/24/16. 

· 6/22/16-ECIDA Board of Directors adopts a Negative Declaration in accordance with SEQRA.

· 6/22/16- Lease/Leaseback Inducement Resolution presented to the Board of Directors.