DATED: August 25, 2020
RECOMMENDATION:
| 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: | 4/25/2024 |
| RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman Robert A. Purtell has called a meeting of the Economic Development/Planning Committee for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York.
Members of the public may also listen to the meeting by calling 1-872-240-3311, Access Code 707-004-293. Minutes of the meeting will be transcribed and later posted on the Montgomery County website at www.co.montgomery.ny.us.
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 CENSUS 2020 COMPLETE COUNT OUTREACH GRANTS – EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)
3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A DISC GOLF COURSE AT THE THOMAS H. BURBINE MEMORIAL FOREST (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)
4. OTHER
| Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
| 138 | RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATION FOR CENSUS 2020 COMPLETE COUNT OUTREACH GRANTS – EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING) | Pepe/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
| 139 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A DISC GOLF COURSE AT THE THOMAS H. BURBINE MEMORIAL FOREST (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Kelly/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
| RESOLUTION NO. 138 of 2020 DATED: August 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATION FOR CENSUS 2020 COMPLETE COUNT OUTREACH GRANTS – EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, New York State Empire State Development has recommended a grant award for Montgomery County of up to $46,649 from the Census 2020 Complete Count Outreach Grants; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County submitted an application through the 2020 Complete Count Outreach grant program; and
WHEREAS, the grant requested funding in order to assist in providing outreach for the 2020 Census will follow the Grant Disbursement Agreement (GDA), which will describe key funding requirements, award disbursement terms, and other relevant ESD terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, this award is contingent upon 75 percent of the proceeds being allocated to approved Not-For-Profits of libraries, but that all of the grand funding is being supplied by the state and there is no cost to local taxpayers; and
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development & Planning is hereby authorized to accept and administer said grant on behalf of Montgomery County.
MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Purtell, seconded by Legislator Kelly, to add the following:
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer hereby is authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-24-3-3789 | Other Ec. Assistance and Opportunity | $46,649 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-24-4-6430-00-.4431 | Professional Services | $46,649 |
passed with Aye(9).(8/25/2020)
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (8/25/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATION FOR CENSUS 2020 COMPLETE COUNT OUTREACH GRANTS – EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT
II. Justification:
Grant funding was awarded in the amount of up to $46,649 from Empire State Development of New York State.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to appropriate funds.
IV. Financial Impact:
All revenue received through the grant funds will be used for census outreach. This contract is budget neutral. No county match.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 139 of 2020 DATED: August 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A DISC GOLF COURSE AT THE THOMAS H. BURBINE MEMORIAL FOREST (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)
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WHEREAS, after research and consulting with experts it is apparent that there is a demand for disc golf courses in the Mohawk Valley; and
WHEREAS, an opportunity has arisen to create a disc golf course at the Thomas H. Burbine Memorial Forest; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature wishes to promote tourism and recreation in Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that creating a disc golf course at the Thomas H. Burbine Memorial Forest will not only be a resource for Montgomery County residents but also promote tourism to the area.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes the creation of a disc golf course at the Thomas H. Burbine Memorial Forest; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to enter into contracts to effectuate this resolution.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (8/25/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A DISC GOLF COURSE AT THE THOMAS H. BURBINE MEMORIAL FOREST
II. Justification:
After research and consulting with experts it is apparent that there is a demand for disc golf courses in the Mohawk Valley. It is anticipated that this disc golf course will not only be a resource for Montgomery County residents but also promote tourism to the area.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to Articles 2 and 3 of the Montgomery County Charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
The creation of the Disc Golf Course will be funded through the Occupancy Tax Reserve Fund. We’ve currently allocated $9,500 with the cost not expected to exceed $13,000. Funds are available due to the fact that we did not have the Tourism Grant Program this year due to Covid-19.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |