TO: | Economic Development/Planning Committee |
Robert A. Purtell, Chairman, Legislator, District 9 Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1 Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2 Herbert T. Allen, Legislator, District 3 Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4 Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5 Chad J. Majewski, Legislator, District 6 Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7 Maria Kowalczyk, Legislator, District 8 | |
FROM: | Patricia J. Beck, Clerk of the Legislature |
CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer |
DATE: | 5/8/2024 |
RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chair Robert Purtell has called a meeting of the Economic Development/Planning Committee for 6:03 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in the Legislative Chambers, Montgomery County Office Bldg, 64 Broadway, Fonda, NY.
Minutes of the meeting will be 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 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/TOURISM)
3. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO COUNTY PLANNING BOARD (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
4. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGRICULTURE (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)
5. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - GRANT FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY WIDE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ASSESSMENT GRANT PROJECT – U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) - (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & TOURISM)
6. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET -FARMLAND PROTECTION (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & TOURISM)
7. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – STATEWIDE MASS TRANSPORTATION OPERATING ASSISTANCE (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND TOURISM)
8. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY GRANT COUNTYWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & TOURISM)
9. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - AUTHORIZING USE OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR MULTIPLE PROJECTS APPROVED IN THE 2022 BUDGET YEAR (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)
10. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - GRANT FUNDING FOR MICROENTERPRISE PROJECT – HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & TOURISM)
11. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING NELLISTON-FORT PLAIN BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA PLAN GRANT AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND TOURISM)
12. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FROM NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION-THE WALTER ELWOOD NATURE TRAIL AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & TOURISM)
13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT - FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE (COUNTY EXECUTIVE)
14. OTHER
Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
71 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/TOURISM) | Kelly/Kowalczyk | Move to Full Legislature |
72 | RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO COUNTY PLANNING BOARD (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
| Kelly/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
73 | RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGRICULTURE (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING) | Kowalczyk/Majewski | Move to Full Legislature |
74 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - GRANT FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY WIDE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ASSESSMENT GRANT PROJECT – U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) - (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & TOURISM) | Wilson/Majewski | Move to Full Legislature |
75 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET -FARMLAND PROTECTION (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & TOURISM) | Kelly/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
76 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – STATEWIDE MASS TRANSPORTATION OPERATING ASSISTANCE (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND TOURISM) | Kelly/Majewski | Move to Full Legislature |
0 | RESOLUTION ACCEPTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY GRANT COUNTYWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & TOURISM) | / | |
77 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - AUTHORIZING USE OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR MULTIPLE PROJECTS APPROVED IN THE 2022 BUDGET YEAR (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Majewski/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
78 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - GRANT FUNDING FOR MICROENTERPRISE PROJECT – HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & TOURISM) | Kelly/Kowalczyk | Move to Full Legislature |
79 | RESOLUTION ACCEPTING NELLISTON-FORT PLAIN BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA PLAN GRANT AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND TOURISM) | Kelly/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
80 | RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FROM NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION-THE WALTER ELWOOD NATURE TRAIL AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & TOURISM) | Kowalczyk/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
81 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT - FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE (COUNTY EXECUTIVE) | Wilson/Majewski | Move to Full Legislature |
RESOLUTION NO. 71 of 2024 DATED: February 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/TOURISM)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature encourages and supports tourism promotion within Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Economic Development and Planning Office (the County's Tourism Promotion Agency) applied for the New York State - "I Love New York" funds for the 2024 tourism year; and
WHEREAS, a total of $48,900 in funds for this program were adopted in the 2024 Operating Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Economic Development & Planning Office (the County’s Tourism Promotion Agency) was awarded a grant in the amount of $107,616 (projected local match of $53,808) for the County’s 2024 tourism and promotion programs; and;
WHEREAS, the increase in the amount awarded has caused for the Department to transfer funds to certain lines in the 2024 budget; and
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
1011 .00. 4578 | I LOVE NY-TOURISM | $4,908 |
INCREASE REVENUE: | ||
1011 .00. 4578 | I LOVE NY-TOURISM | $4,908 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen and Pepe were absent. (2/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Amending the 2024 Operating Budget.
II. Justification:
The Montgomery County Economic Development & Planning Office (the County’s Tourism Promotion Agency) was awarded a larger grant sum than intitally anticpated, which will only further the goal of encouraging and supporting tourism promotion within Montgomery County.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Section 2.04(b) the County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
The increase to the appropriation will be funded through the already budgeted 2024 Bed Tax Contribution line.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 72 of 2024 DATED: February 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO COUNTY PLANNING BOARD (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, Local Law 2 of 2018 established a County Planning Board in Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, the County Planning Board shall consist of nine (9) regular members and two (2) alternate members to be appointed by the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the respective terms of the members of the Planning Board shall be commensurate with that of the Legislature.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby confirms the following appointments:
APPOINTEE ADDRESS REPRESENTING TERM EXPIRATION
Angela Frederick 6711 Sthway 5s, Fort Plain, NY 13339 District #1 12/31/2025
Mark Hoffman 2306 Hickory Hill Road, Fonda, NY 12068 District #2 12/31/2025
Peter Lyden 98 Otsego St. Canajoharie, NY 13317 District #3 12/31/2025
David Weiner 139 Fox Street, Esperance, NY 12066 District #4 12/31/2025
District #5 12/31/2025
Irene Collins 322 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam, NY 12010 District #6 12/31/2025
Frank Szyjkowski 54 McNeir Ave., Amsterdam, NY 12010 District #7 12/31/2025
Francis Maphia Jr 32 Phillips St., Amsterdam, NY 12010 District #8 12/31/2025
Erin Covey PO Box 145, Hagaman, NY 12086 District #9 12/31/2025
Wayne De Mallie 10 Caroline Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010 Alternate Member 12/31/2025
Betty Sanders 163 Gerhartz Rd, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 Alternate Member 12/31/2025
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen and Pepe were absent. (2/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
This resolution re-appoints members to the County Planning Board.
II. Justification:
A resolution is required to appoint County Planning Board members.
III. Legislative Impact:
General Municipal Law 12(b) states that members and officers of a County Planning Board shall be selected in a number and manner determined by the County Legislative Body. The Montgomery County Legislature passed Local 1 of 2014 to govern the Montgomery County Planning Board.
IV. Financial Impact:
Members of this board are volunteer in nature, therefore, there is no financial impact.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 73 of 2024 DATED: February 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGRICULTURE (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, by Resolution 54 of 2004 the Board of Supervisors re-established a special advisory committee to develop and oversee implementation of programs to promote and market Montgomery County agricultural opportunities, and
WHEREAS, said committee provides general direction to any groups responsible for county-sponsored programs related to agricultural economic development, and
WHEREAS, said committee's membership is be appointed by the County Legislature, with membership to include:
Active Farmer
Agribusiness
Montgomery County Legislator
Farm Bureau Representative
Chamber of Commerce Representative
Farm Service Agency Representative
Economic Development/Planning Representative
Cornell Cooperative Extension Association Board Representative
Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board Representative
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WHEREAS, all members of said advisory committee serve at the pleasure of the County Legislature, and
WHEREAS, said advisory committee is to tender written quarterly reports to the County Legislature.
RESOLVED, the following are hereby appointed as members of the Agriculture Economic Development Advisory:
Amy Hoefele |
Active Farmer |
John Lesniewski |
Agribusiness |
Martin Kelly |
Montgomery County Legislator |
Vicky Jennings |
Farm Bureau Representative |
Anne Boyles |
Chamber of Commerce Representative |
Sandy Scott |
Farm Service Agency Representative |
Alex Kuttesch |
Economic Development/Planning Representative |
Brian Gilchrist |
Cornell Cooperative Ext. Assoc. Board Representative |
Vacant |
Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board Representative |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen and Pepe were absent. (2/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
APPOINTING MEMBERS - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGRICULTURE
II. Justification:
Change in committee membership
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to the charter the legislature has the authority to make appointments
IV. Financial Impact:
Appointing resolution - no financial impact
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 74 of 2024 DATED: February 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - GRANT FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY WIDE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ASSESSMENT GRANT PROJECT – U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) - (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & TOURISM)
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WHEREAS, Resolution 78 of 2021, 29 of 2022 and 50 of 2023 authorized the County Executive to sign contracts with United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to request funding in order to inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct cleanup, planning and community involvement related activities for brownfield sites along the Mohawk River in which Montgomery County was awarded and said funds were included in the 2022 and 2023 Operating Budget: and
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development & Planning is assisting in implementing and administering said grant on behalf of Montgomery County to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, to date, said funds for program were not completely received or expended as of December 31, 2023, and
WHEREAS, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget to receive and provide for grant funding to allow for completion of the community Wide Hazardous Substances Assessment Grant.
INCREASE REVENUES:
A-24-3-4789 | Other Econ Assistance & Opport |
$12,626.67 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:
A-24-4-6430-00.4438 | Misc Supporting Services | $12,626.67 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen and Pepe were absent. (2/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizes and amendment to the 2024 Operating Budget to carry forward funds in relation the Community Wide Hazardous Assessment Grant.
II. Justification:
Resolution is necessary to pay for said work associated with grant.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make approrpriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Revenues recieved from the grant offset appropriations.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 75 of 2024 DATED: February 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET -FARMLAND PROTECTION (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & TOURISM)
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WHEREAS, Resolution 71 of 2022 and 54 of 2023 authorized the County Executive to sign a contract amendment up to $13,000 with the Mohawk Land Conservancy, for the Farmland Protection Agriculture grant, which, has a significant role in the County’s economy, protection of the environment, open space and beauty; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism is implementing and administering said grant on behalf of Montgomery County to complete said projects; and
WHEREAS, to date, said funds were not completely expended as of December 31, 2023, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to carry forward said funding in the 2024 Operating Budget to bring said project to fruition.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget to provide for the Farmland Protection Grant and allow for completion of said projects.
INCREASE REVENUES: |
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A-511 |
Appropriated Reserve - Farmland Protection |
$11,450 |
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INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: |
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A-24-4-6430-00-.4438 |
Misc. Supporting Services |
$11,450 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen and Pepe were absent. (2/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizes an amendment to the 2024 Operating Budget to carry forward funds in relation to a contract associated with Farmland Protection Grants.
II. Justification:
Resolutions is necessary to pay for said work associated with grant.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Funds for this were appropriated fromthe Farmland Protection reserve account.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 76 of 2024 DATED: February 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – STATEWIDE MASS TRANSPORTATION OPERATING ASSISTANCE (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND TOURISM)
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WHEREAS, the County pursuant to Section 18-b of Transportation Law Statewide Mass Transportation Operating Assistance Program (STOA) is responsible for the local share of the quarterly mass transportation operating assistance service payments; and
WHEREAS, said payments will be provided to the Capital District Transportation Authority the County’s provider for mass transportation.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows to allow for the additional receipt and disbursement of payment:
INCREASE: |
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A 599 |
Appropriated Fund Balance |
$78,000 |
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INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: |
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A-24-4-5630-00.4475 |
Transportation |
$78,000 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen and Pepe were absent. (2/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution is necessary to pay County’s local share of the STOA payments to CDTA.
II. Justification:
Per Section 18-b of Transportation Law the County is obligated to pay the local share.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
$78,000 would be allocated from the Fund Balance.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 0 of 2024 DATED: February 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY GRANT COUNTYWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & TOURISM)
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WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State awarded Montgomery County with a Local Government Efficiency Grant for a Countywide Law Enforcement Information Technology Project; and
WHEREAS, the County was awarded a grant in the amount of $50,000 for said project.
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 & Tourism is 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 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: |
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A-24-3-3789 |
State Economic Assistance & Opportunity |
$50,000 |
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INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: |
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A-24-4-6430-00-.4438 |
Misc. Supporting Services |
$50,000 |
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution accepts award of grant from the New York State Department of State for a Local Government Efficiency Grant.
II. Justification:
Resolution is necessary to pay for work 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 |
RESOLUTION NO. 77 of 2024 DATED: February 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - AUTHORIZING USE OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR MULTIPLE PROJECTS APPROVED IN THE 2022 BUDGET YEAR (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)
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WHEREAS, Resolutions 112, 118, 169, 191, 194, 196, 216, 221, 233, 235, 236, 264, 265 and 266 of 2022 and resolutions 55 and 71 of 2023 authorized the use of American Rescue funds for the purpose of assisting local non-profit organizations with a specific need and or improvement on particular projects designated as an allowable use of the American Rescue Funds and said funds were included in the 2023 Operating Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development & Planning is implementing and administering said grants on behalf of Montgomery County to complete said projects; and
WHEREAS, to date, said funds were not completely expended as of December 31, 2023, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to carry forward said funding in the 2024 Operating Budget to bring said projects to fruition.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget to provide for the American Rescue grant funding to allow for completion of said projects.
INCREASE REVENUES:
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A-6-3-4089-00 |
Federal Aid, Other |
$2,229,013.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: |
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A-24-4-6430-00-.4438 |
Misc Supporting Services |
$2,229,013.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislator Kelly abstained. Legislators Allen and Pepe were absent. (2/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizes amendment to the 2024 Operating Budget to carry over American Rescue Plan Funds Grants to various entities.
II. Justification:
Resolution is necessary for grant funds to be disbursed.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Funds for said grants are derived from the County's American Rescue Plan Funds.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 78 of 2024 DATED: February 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - GRANT FUNDING FOR MICROENTERPRISE PROJECT – HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & TOURISM)
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WHEREAS, Resolution 259 of 2023 authorized the County Executive to sign contracts with Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) to request funding in order to assist local businesses that target start-up and expanding small businesses throughout the boundaries of Montgomery County in which Montgomery County was awarded and said funds were included in the 2023 Operating Budget; and authorize the County Executive to sign contracts with local businesses that were awarded the Microenterprise Grant; 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, to date, said funds for program were not completely received or expended as of December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to carry forward said funding in the 2024 Operating Budget to bring said project to fruition.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget to receive and provide for grant funding to allow for completion of the Microenterprise grant.
INCREASE REVENUES: |
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A-24-3-3789 |
Other Econ Assistance & Opport |
$300,000 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: |
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A-24-4-6430-00-.4431 |
Professional Services |
$300,000 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen and Pepe were absent. (2/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizes an amendment to the 2024 Operating Budget to carry forward funds in relation to the County's Micro Enterprise Grant Program.
II. Justification:
Resolution is necessary to pay recipients of said grant funds.
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 appropriations.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 79 of 2024 DATED: February 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING NELLISTON-FORT PLAIN BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA PLAN GRANT AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND TOURISM)
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WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) accepted applications through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for projects that would further the goals and objectives of the Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Program; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County submitted an application through the 2023 CFA process for a Fort Plain and Nelliston joint municipal brownfield opportunity area nomination study; and
WHEREAS, the project requested funding in order to complete the planning process necessary to designate the municipalities as a Brownfield Opportunity Area; and
WHEREAS, that said grant funding was awarded in the amount of $100,350 from the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) with a Village of Nelliston share of $3,500 and a Village of Fort Plain share of $3,500 in the form of cash, and a County share of $4,500 in-kind services;
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development & Planning is hereby authorized to administer said application on behalf of Montgomery County; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, upon review of the provided contract with New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) by the County Attorney, the County Executive is hereby authorized to sign said contract and any other associated materials related to said grant, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: |
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A-24-3-3789 |
State Ec. Assistance and Opportunity |
$100,350 |
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INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: |
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A-24-4-6430-00-.4431 |
Professional Services |
$100,350 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen and Pepe were absent. (2/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizes amendment to the 2024 operating budget to accept, allocate and receive funds associated with the BOA grant received by the County as it relates to the BOA nomination study.
II. Justification:
To work cooperatively with the Villages on a grant that involves economic development and planning within the county.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to appropriate funds.
IV. Financial Impact:
The County has an in kind match of $4,500 in donated professional services for this grant.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 80 of 2024 DATED: February 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FROM NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION-THE WALTER ELWOOD NATURE TRAIL AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & TOURISM)
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WHEREAS, the County was awarded a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to develop a walking and interpretive trail along the North Chuctanunda Creek adjacent to the Walter Elwood Museum in The City of Amsterdam.
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 & Tourism 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 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: |
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A-24-3-3789 |
State Ec. Assistance and Opportunity & Recreation |
$50,000 |
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INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: |
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A-24-4-6430-00-.4431 |
Professional Services |
$50,000 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislator Purtell abstained. Legislators Allen and Pepe were absent. (2/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution accepts award of grant from DEC for development of a trail.
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 |
RESOLUTION NO. 81 of 2024 DATED: February 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT - FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE (COUNTY EXECUTIVE)
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WHEREAS, the County's flood insurance is about to expire and needs to be renewed; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the County’s Broker, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management, that the County enter into a contract for flood insurance through Selective Insurance Company of New York at a cost not to exceed $50,000 for a term from April 3, 2024 through April 2, 2025; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to add the new shared services building and updated contents of Venner Road to the insurance policy.
RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following the review and approval by the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign a contract for the provision of Flood Insurance policies through Selective Insurance Company of New York at a cost not to exceed $50,000 for a term of April 3, 2024 through April 2, 2025; and
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen and Pepe were absent. (2/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT - FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE (COUNTY EXECUTIVE)
II. Justification:
The flood policies are about to expire.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to Article 3 of the Montgomery County Charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
Included in the 2024 Operating Budget.
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