DATED: May 24, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
| TO: | Economic Development/Planning Committee |
| Robert A. Purtell, Chairman, Legislator, District 9 Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1 Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2 Roy S. Dimond, Legislator, District 3 Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4 Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5 John M. Duchessi, Legislator, District 6 Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7 | |
| FROM: | Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature |
| CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Economic Development/Planning Director, Media |
| DATE: | 4/19/2024 |
| 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 17, 2022 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068.
Pursuant to law, members of the Legislature and public are authorized to participate via conference call. Members of the public may participate by calling 1-224-501-3412, Access Code 461-840-301. 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 AUTHORIZING THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT– NYS OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION – CANALWAY TRAIL MAINTENANCE (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)
3. OTHER
| Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
| 94 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT– NYS OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION – CANALWAY TRAIL MAINTENANCE (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING) | Sweet/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
| RESOLUTION NO. 94 of 2022 DATED: May 24, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT– NYS OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION – CANALWAY TRAIL MAINTENANCE (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, per Resolution 238 of 1986, the County entered into a 25-year agreement with the State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation for the purposes of maintenance of the former West Shore RR Right-of-Way by the County (commonly referred to as the NYS Canalway Trail); and
WHEREAS, Resolution 69 of 2012 extended this Cooperative Agreement for a five year agremeent with a five year renewal option which is about to expire; and
WHEREAS, entering into this Cooperative Agreement with the State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation ensures that the trail will be maintained for the use of Montgomery County residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs the Montgomery County Executive to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation for the purposes of maintenance of the former West Shore RR Right-of-Way by the County (commonly referred to as the NYS Canalway Trail) for a five year term with the option to execute a five year renewal.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (5/24/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
AUTHORIZING THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT– NYS OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION – CANALWAY TRAIL MAINTENANCE (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)
II. Justification:
The current Cooperative Agreement is about to expire.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized by Articles 2 and 3 of the Montgomery County Charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
Annual maintenance fees will need to be included in each year's budget.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |