TO:Economic Development/Planning Committee
Robert A. Purtell, Chairman, 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:3/29/2024
RE:Committee Meetings

Chairman Robert A. Purtell has called a meeting of the Economic Development/Planning Committee for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York.  Members from the public may also listen to the meeting by calling 1-646-749-3112, Access Code 598-894-717. 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 2020 OPERATING BUDGET FOR GRANT AGREEMENT- DOLLAR GENERAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER PROJECT – HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)

3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN FEDERAL TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)

4.  OTHER

 



Proposed Resolutions

Res. #Sponsor/SecondRecommendation
127

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET FOR GRANT AGREEMENT- DOLLAR GENERAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER PROJECT – HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)

Pepe/KellyMove to Full Legislature
128

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN FEDERAL TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)

Wilson/ThayerMove to Full Legislature



Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 127 of 2020

DATED: July 28, 2020

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET FOR GRANT AGREEMENT- DOLLAR GENERAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER PROJECT – HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)


Resolution by Legislator: Pepe
Seconded by: Kelly

WHEREAS, Resolution 223 of 2018 authorized the County Executive to sign contracts with the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) accepted open round applications for projects that would further the goals and objectives of the Economic Development and Small Business Programs; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County submitted an application through the process for the Dollar General Distribution Center project in which Montgomery County was awarded and said funds were included in the 2018 Operating Budget; and

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

WHEREAS, the project requested funding in order to further economic development efforts and create 242 new jobs along with the purchase of equipment; and

WHEREAS, that said grant funding was awarded in the amount of $750,000 from the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) with a share of $6 million in owner equity;

WHEREAS, to date, said funds for program were not completely received or expended as of December 31, 2019, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to carry forward said funding in the 2020 Operating Budget to bring said project to fruition.

 RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget to receive and provide for grant funding to allow for completion of the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal grant. 

INCREASE REVENEUES:

CD-24-3-4911                         CD/SML Cities Program Income                   $750,000

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

CD-24-4-8668-00.4570          Grants, Other Government Agencies             $750,000

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (7/28/2020)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Amends 2020 Operating budget to account for the $750,000 received from a CDBG Grant and also allows funds to be disbursed for said grant.


II. Justification:

Allows for County to disburse funds to Dollar General for grant received from Office of Community Renewal.


III. Legislative Impact:

County Legislature per Charter is authorized to amend budget.


IV. Financial Impact:

None.  Grant Revenues received offset the appropriations.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 128 of 2020

DATED: July 28, 2020

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN FEDERAL TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)


Resolution by Legislator: Wilson
Seconded by: Thayer

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, Montgomery County desires to enter into a continuing agreement with the State of New York for the undertaking of the provision of public mass transportation (transit) services on a continuing basis. 

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign the agreement between the County of Montgomery and the State of New York providing and undertaking of the provision of public mass transportation (transit) services  on a continuing basis and authorizing annual grant applications for such Section 5311 funds. 

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (7/28/2020)



Attachment

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN FEDERAL TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT - CONTRACT NO: C004175 - NYSDOT 01/20/20 - 12/31/22


II. Justification:

Montgomery County desires to enter into an agreement with the State of New York for the usage of additional 5311 Federal transportation grant funding, related to COVID-19.  


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to sign contracts.


IV. Financial Impact:

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



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer