ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The City of Ithaca received a significant boost in federal funding to assist in flood prevention efforts. 

According to “The Ithaca Voice,” the $1.3 million will help design and implement infrastructure to fight overflows from the city's waterways. 

Announced by Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, the funding is part of the $8.5 million set for community development throughout the Southern Tier. That includes the $128,000 Tompkins County received for an electric vehicle charging station. 

According to Superintendent of Public Works Michael Thorne, some of the funding's details, such as requirements of use and logistics, have not been determined yet. More information should be known in early February.