 | RESOLUTION NO. 103 of 2018 DATED: May 22, 2018 |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE VILLAGE OF CANAJOHARIE (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
| Seconded by: | Purtell |
WHEREAS, the Village Canajoharie and Montgomery County has an interest in revitalizing urban areas and stabilizing neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Canajoharie and Montgomery County recognize that the renewal of the these downtown areas throughout the County will strengthen the local economy and increase quality of life for residents; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Canajoharie was awarded a $1 million dollar and $6 million dollar grant from the 2017 New York State Empire State Development Corporation, Restore NY Communities Initiative Municipal Grant Program (hereinafter “Restore NY Grant”) ; and
WHEREAS, the subject of these grant awards is revitalizing the former Beech-Nut facility in Canajoharie, NY, which th County foreclosed on in 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Restore NY Grant will require the Village of Canajoharie and Montgomery County to work together to accomplish the goals in the grant by performing their respective functions, powers and duties on a cooperative contract basis; and
WHERAS, a Memorandum of Understanding has been drafted setting forth the roles of the Village of Canajoharie and Montgomery County in the administration of the grant; and
WHEREAS, entering into this Memorandum of Understanding is to the benefit of both the Village of Canajoharie and Montgomery County.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive, upon review and approval by the County Attorney, is authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Village of Canajoharie regarding the Restore NY Grant.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (5/22/2018)
Attachment
Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizing the Montgomery County Executive to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Village of Canajoharie regarding the Restore NY Grant.
II. Justification:
The Restore NY Grant will require the Village of Canajoharie and Montgomery County to work together to accomplish the goals in the grant by performing their respective functions, powers and duties on a cooperative contract basis. This Memorandum of Understanding will set forth the terms of how the municipalities will work together.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 3 of the Montgomery County Charter the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to enter into contracts. Pursuant to General Municipal Law §110-o municipal corporations are authorized to enter into agreements for the performance among themselves of one of their respective functions, powers and duties on a cooperative contract basis.
IV. Financial Impact:
A bonding resolution is up to provide the necessary match for this Agreement.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
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