 | RESOLUTION NO. 168 of 2024 DATED: June 25, 2024 |
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FUNDING APPLICATION (CFA) CHUCTANUNDA CREEK TRAIL EXTENSION PLAN (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
| Seconded by: | Pepe |
WHEREAS, Montgomery County recognizes the importance of protecting its natural resources, the increased need for recreational opportunities and the protection of its valuable structures, assets and environment; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County desires to apply to the New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation’s Environmental Protection Fund through the state's Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) 2024 round to develop a plan for extending the existing Chuctanunda Creek Trail out of the City of Amsterdam through the Town of Amsterdam and into the Village of Hagaman; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County is best positioned as the applicant for this project because the trail extension would encompass three municipalities and enhance a county outdoor amenity, while also connecting more of the community and region to the Empire State Trail; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County has developed an application to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservations Environmental Protection Fund for a study to extend the Chuctanunda Creek Trail; and
WHEREAS, $52,500 is being requested from New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservations Environmental Protection Fund, with $17,500 as the County share of the project, with $5,000 being in-kind professional services, and
WHEREAS, the administration of any grant will be completed by the Montgomery County Business Development Center, 113 Park Drive, PO Box 277, Fultonville, New York, 12072; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature supports the efforts of Montgomery County’s CFA application submission for the 2024 round; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs that a grant application be submitted through the New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation’s Environmental Protection Fund through the state's Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) 2024 round to develop a plan for extending the existing Chuctanunda Creek Trail out of the City of Amsterdam through the Town of Amsterdam and into the Village of Hagaman.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator VACANT was absent. (6/25/2024)
Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizes support for Consolidated Funding Application for the Chuctanunda Creek Trail Extension Plan.
II. Justification:
Resolution is necessary to show County support of project.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter
IV. Financial Impact:
Grant is 25% match of the total project. County share would be $17,500, with $5,000 coming from in-kind services.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
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