TO:Economic Development/Planning Committee
Robert A. Purtell, Chair, Legislator, District 9
Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1
Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2
Roy S. Dimond, Legislator, District 3
Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5
FROM:Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature
CC:Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer
DATE:3/29/2024
RE:Committee Meetings

Chairman Robert A. Purtell has called a meeting of the Economic Development/Planning Committee for 6:03 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York.   

In conjunction with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order, this meeting will also be held electronically via teleconference on March 16, 2021 at 6:00 pm.  Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending or by calling 1-872-240-3212, Access Code 656-287-445. Minutes of the hearing 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 AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET FOR GRANT AGREEMENT- FEDERAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE CARES FUNDING - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING) 

3.  RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - 2020-2021 SNOWMOBILE TRAILS GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAM (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)

4.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN A FOUR YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR DEPARTMENTS NEW COPIER (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)

5.  RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING – MONTGOMERY COUNTY MICROENTERPRISE PROGRAM – OFFICE OF HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)

6.  RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY WIDE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ASSESSMENT GRANT PROJECT AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET – U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)

7.  OTHER

 

 

 

 

 

 



Proposed Resolutions

Res. #Sponsor/SecondRecommendation
74

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET FOR GRANT AGREEMENT- FEDERAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE CARES FUNDING - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING) 

Pepe/WilsonMove to Full Legislature
75

RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - 2020-2021 SNOWMOBILE TRAILS GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAM (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)

Kelly/WilsonMove to Full Legislature
76

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN A FOUR YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT  COPIER (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)

Sweet/PepeMove to Full Legislature
77

RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING – MONTGOMERY COUNTY MICROENTERPRISE PROGRAM – OFFICE OF HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)

Kelly/WilsonMove to Full Legislature
78

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY WIDE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ASSESSMENT GRANT PROJECT AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET – U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)

Sweet/KellyMove to Full Legislature



Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 74 of 2021

DATED: March 23, 2021

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET FOR GRANT AGREEMENT- FEDERAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE CARES FUNDING - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING) 


Resolution by Legislator: Pepe
Seconded by: Wilson

WHEREAS, Section 5311 of Title 49, United States Code, provides federal financial assistance for public transportation in rural and small urban areas by way of a formula grant program to be administered by the States; and 

WHEREAS, Montgomery County makes an application annually to the New York State Department of Transportation for such federal aid for operating assistance for the annual provision of public mass transportation (transit) services on a continuing basis in Montgomery County; and 

WHEREAS, New York State Public Law No. 116-136 (3/27/20) and the CARES Act authorized temporary additional funding for operating activities related to COVID-19 that occur on or after January 20, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Resolution #128 of 2020 authorized the county to enter into CONTRACT NO: C004175 with the New York State Department of Transportation for available funding through the CARES Act, related to mass transportation services; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County submitted a payment request through the CARES Act process for CARES Act and was awarded funding; and  

WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development & Planning is implementing and administering said grant on behalf of Montgomery County; and

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget to receive and provide for funding to allow for continued mass transportation services. 

INCREASE REVENUES:

A-24-3-3594                        Mass Transportation                   $153,176

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

A-24-4-5630-00-4401           Mass Transportation                   $153,176

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (3/23/2021)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET FOR GRANT AGREEMENT- FEDERAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE CARES FUNDING - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


II. Justification:

Allows for County to disburse Federal Operating Assistance CARES Act funding.


III. Legislative Impact:

County Legislature per Charter is authorized to amend budget.


IV. Financial Impact:

All revenue received through the grant funds are used for transportation services. This resolution is budget neutral.  



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 75 of 2021

DATED: March 23, 2021

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - 2020-2021 SNOWMOBILE TRAILS GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAM (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)


Resolution by Legislator: Kelly
Seconded by: Wilson

WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has awarded Montgomery County $65,232 from the 2020-2021 Snowmobile Trails Grant-In-Aid Program, based upon an application submitted in cooperation with the Mohawk Valley Snowmobile Clubs; Inc.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, to execute all documents associated with this grant.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES: 

 

 

A-24-3-3889 

State Aid - Other Culture and Recreation

$65,232

 

 

 

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: 

 

 

A-24-4-7180-00-.4572

Recreation Trails 

$65,232

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (3/23/2021)



Attachment

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

This resolution will amend the 2021 operating budget to reflect the grant award amount through the New York State Snowmobile Trails Grant-In-Aid Program.


II. Justification:

This will allow the County to receive and appropriate the grant awarded funds to the Mohawk Valley Snowmobile Clubs, Inc.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations .Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to sign contracts.


IV. Financial Impact:

Resolution is budget neutral as revenues from the grant will offset the appropriations.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 76 of 2021

DATED: March 23, 2021

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN A FOUR YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT  COPIER (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)


Resolution by Legislator: Sweet
Seconded by: Pepe

WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development and Planning desires to lease a photocopier for a four year term with a $1 buyout at the end of the term through Repeat Business Systems and Leaf Capital Funding, LLC. 

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to sign a lease agreement with Repeat Business Systems and Leaf Capital Funding, LLC at a cost not to exceed $151.00 per month for a four year term plus a one-time documentation fee of $95.00.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (3/23/2021)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Resolution authorizes the County Executive to lease a copier for the Department of Economic Development and Planning


II. Justification:

Existing copier is over 9 years old and parts are becoming difficult to find when the copier breaks. 


III. Legislative Impact:

 

 

Authorized pursuant to Articles 2 and 3 of the Montgomery County Charter


IV. Financial Impact:

Copier lease was budgeted for and approved as part of the Department's 2021 operating budget.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 77 of 2021

DATED: March 23, 2021

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING – MONTGOMERY COUNTY MICROENTERPRISE PROGRAM – OFFICE OF HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)


Resolution by Legislator: Kelly
Seconded by: Wilson

WHEREAS, Montgomery County is applying for funding for economic development purposes through the Office of Homes and Community Renewal’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Microenterprise 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 has been very successful in helping existing and start-up through other microenterprise grants; and

WHEREAS, they want to continue on the success of the previous available funding; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County is proposing to request funding for a Montgomery County Microenterprise program, 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 a public hearing on the grant application,

RESOLVED, that the County Legislature hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the Montgomery County Microenterprise grant to be held at 6:55 p.m., April 27, 2021, in the Chambers of the County Legislature, County Office Building, Fonda, New York, and

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign and submit all required application and subsequent reporting materials for funding under the Office of Homes and Community Renewal’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Microenterprise Program.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (3/23/2021)



Public Hearing Notice

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Schedules Public Hearing for Montgomery County Microenterprise grant application.


II. Justification:

Program requirements include the the provisions for public participation.


III. Legislative Impact:

Authorized pursuant to the Montgomery County Charter Articles 2 & 3.


IV. Financial Impact:

Cost of Public Hearing Notice Est. $20



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 78 of 2021

DATED: March 23, 2021

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY WIDE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ASSESSMENT GRANT PROJECT AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET – U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)


Resolution by Legislator: Sweet
Seconded by: Kelly

WHEREAS, the United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded Montgomery County with a grant for a community wide substances assessment project; and

WHEREAS, the County was awarded a grant in the amount of $300,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct cleanup, planning and community involvement related activities for brownfield sites along the Mohawk River.

RESOLVED, the County Executive is hereby authorized to sign any documents associated with said grant funds and project, upon review and approval of the County Attorney; and

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

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES: 

 

 

A-24-3-4789 

Federal Economic Assistance & Opportunity 

$300,000

 

 

 

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

 

 

A-24-4-6430-00-.4438

Misc. Supporting Services

$300,000

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (3/23/2021)



EPA Award Letter

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Resolution accepts award of grant from U.S. EPA for a Community Wide Hazardous Substances Assessment Grant.


II. Justification:

Resolution is necessary to pay for said funds awarded by grant.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.


IV. Financial Impact:

Revenues received from the grant offset the appropriations.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer