Chairman Robert A. Purtell has called a meeting of the Economic Development/Planning Committee for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York. Items on the agenda, at this time, are as follows:

1.  (DISCUSSION)

 A. Privilege of Committee Chair, Committee Members & Legislators to discuss items of interest, etc., regarding departments governed by this Committee

2. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATION FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCY SERVICES FACILITY PROJECT - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENCAL CONSERVATION (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)

3. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION THROUGH THE CONSOLIDATED FUNDING APPLICATION (CFA) 2017 ROUND THROUGH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) MICROENTERPRISE PROGRAM BY MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOR A 2017 MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTURE MICROENTERPRISE PROGRAM

4. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION THROUGH THE CONSOLIDATED FUNDING APPLICATION (CFA) 2017 ROUND THROUGH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC FACILITIES PROGRAM BY MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOR A 2017 OLD COURTHOUSE REHABILITATION PROJECT

5. OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. 147 of 2017 DATED: June 27, 2017 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) accepted applications through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for projects that would further the goals and objectives of the Climate Smart Communities Grant Program and Regional Economic Development Councils Strategic Plans; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County submitted an application through the 2016 CFA process for the Montgomery County Public Safety Emergency Services Facility project whereby the County could request up to 50% of the overall project cost; and

WHEREAS, the project requested funding of $671,571 in order to relocate the climate-vulnerable public safety emergency services facility out of the flood zone; and

WHEREAS, that said grant funding was awarded in the amount of $671,575 or 50% of the overall projected cost from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC); and

WHEREAS, the County Legislature through Resolution 142 of 2017 authorized bonding for said project.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development & Planning is hereby authorized to administer said application on behalf of Montgomery County; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, upon review of the provided contract with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) by the County Attorney, the County Executive is hereby authorized and directed to sign said contract for the grant funding.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Sweet was absent. (6/27/2017)

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RESOLUTION NO. 148 of 2017 DATED: June 27, 2017 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has an interest in the success of the local agriculture economy within the County; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County recognizes the need for access to financial assistance to small agriculture businesses and agriculture start up businesses; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County recognizes that the strength behind a local economy comes from a strong and thriving small business community; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County desires to apply to the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal, Community Development Block Grant Microenterprise Program to assist small agriculture businesses and agriculture start up business in the community; and

WHEREAS, the funding is a 10% minimum owner equity match grant program; and

WHEREAS, the administration of any grant will be completed by the Department of Economic Development and Planning, 9 Park Street, PO Box 1500, Fonda, New York, 12068

NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, this the 27th day of June, 2017, that Montgomery County Legislature, authorize the County Executive to sign any documentation in relation to the grant, and hereby support the efforts of Montgomery County’s CFA application submission for the 2017 round.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Sweet was absent. (6/27/2017)

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RESOLUTION NO. 149 of 2017 DATED: June 27, 2017 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County is applying for funding for public facilities purposes through the Office of Homes and Community Renewal’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities Program, and

WHEREAS, the Office of Community Renewal provides grants to public facilities in communities where benefits are provided principally to low-and moderate-income persons, and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County desires to apply to the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal, Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities Program for funding to assist in the rehabilitation of the historic Montgomery County courthouse and

WHEREAS, the funding is a no match ADA compliance grant program; and

WHEREAS, the administration of any grant will be completed by the Montgomery County Business Development Center, 9 Park Street, PO Box 1500, Fonda, New York, 12068

NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, this the 27th day of June, 2017, that Montgomery County Legislature, authorizes the County Executive to sign any documentation in relation to the grant, and hereby support the efforts of Montgomery County’s CFA application submission for the 2017 round.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Sweet was absent. (6/27/2017)

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