TO:Economic Development/Planning Committee
Robert A. Purtell, Chair, Legislator, District 9
Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1
Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2
John Thayer, Legislator, District 3
Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5
FROM:Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature
CC:Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Economic Development/Planning Director, Media
DATE:3/28/2024
RE:Committee Meetings

Chairman Robert A. Purtell has called a meeting of the Economic Development/Planning Committee for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 via teleconference. 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 AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN A FOUR YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR COPIER (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)

3. RESOLUTION SCHEDULING SECOND PUBLIC HEARING – MONTGOMERY COUNTY CDBG GRANT- OFFICE OF HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)

4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH LIRO ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES-EXIT 29 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)

5. OTHER

 



Proposed Resolutions

Res. #Sponsor/SecondRecommendation
92

RESOLUTION SCHEDULING SECOND PUBLIC HEARING – MONTGOMERY COUNTY CDBG GRANT- OFFICE OF HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)

Kelly/WilsonMove to Full Legislature
93

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH LIRO ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES-EXIT 29 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)

Kelly/PepeMove to Full Legislature



Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 92 of 2020

DATED: May 26, 2020

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION SCHEDULING SECOND PUBLIC HEARING – MONTGOMERY COUNTY CDBG GRANT- OFFICE OF HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)


Resolution by Legislator: Kelly
Seconded by: Wilson

WHEREAS, Montgomery County is applied for funding for economic development purposes through the Office of Homes and Community Renewal’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and

WHEREAS, the Office of Community Renewal provides grants to communities that wish to sponsor economic development activities that create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-income persons. The goal of the program is to fund projects that result in high quality, full-time jobs that are well paying and provide benefits and training to low- and moderate-income persons; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has prioritized economic development and job creation provisions which will result in a direct and positive impact to low and moderate income persons; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County applied for and received funding for a CDBG in the amount of $750,000 for assistance to Dollar General under the terms set forth in the Office of Homes and Community Renewal’s Community Development Block Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, program requirements include the provision to hold two public hearings on the grant application.

RESOLVED, that the County Legislature hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the Dolar General grant to be held at 6:50 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in the Chambers of the County Legislature, County Office Building, Fonda, New York, and

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (5/26/2020)



Attachment

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Authorizes scheduling second public hearing for grant received on behalf of Dollar General through the NYS Office of Community Renewal’s CDBG Program.


II. Justification:

Program requirements include the provision to hold two public hearings on the grant application


III. Legislative Impact:

Authorized pursuant to the Montgomery County Charter Article 2 & 3


IV. Financial Impact:

Cost of public hearing notice est. $20.00



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 93 of 2020

DATED: May 26, 2020

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH LIRO ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES-EXIT 29 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)


Resolution by Legislator: Kelly
Seconded by: Pepe

WHEREAS, the Village of Canajoharie and Montgomery County have an interest in revitalizing urban areas and stabilizing neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Canajoharie was awarded a total of $6,500,000 in Restore NY Communities grant funds for the purpose of revitalizing the Exit 29 site in which the County is owner to; and

WHEREAS, in order to carry out said tasks and goals associated with the awarded funds the County solicited RFQ 02-18 Engineering For Former Beech-Nut Plant Demolition/Rehabilitation and responses were received; and

WHEREAS, Resolution #153 of 2018 awarded the contract to LiRo Engineers, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $475,000 and Resolution #200 of 2019 amended the contract at cost not to exceed $560,000 for additional State Environmental Quality Review work on the western side; and

WHEREAS, additional work associated with the construction inspection, asbestos monitoring and demolition and design support for the western side of the site is necessary; and

WHEREAS, Part VI (C) (j) of the Montgomery County Procurement Policy allows to continue with professional services for existing projects that require the continuity of the professional services to ensure proper completion of the project.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes an amendment to the contract for a total cost not to exceed $725,000; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign the aforementioned contract.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (5/26/2020)



Attachment

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Resolution authorizes the County Executive to sign an amended contract for Engineering services as it relates to the Exit 29 Redevelopment Project.


II. Justification:

Continued professional engineering services for this project are necessary.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Section 3.02(g) of the Montgomery County Charter, the County Executive can make, sign and implement all contracts on behalf of the County within the authorized appropriations. Also authorized pursuant to the Montgomery County Procurement Policy.


IV. Financial Impact:

Resolution #120 of 2018 and Resolution #264 of 2019 authorized issuance of $6,000,000 in serial bonds for this project.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer