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Authorization to execute permitting documents for the development of the Callicoon Riverside Park.
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN TO COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE PLANNED CALLICOON RIVERSIDE PARK
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan has proposed the creation of a new riverside park on an abandoned campground on the banks of the Delaware River; and
WHEREAS, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) administers funding for watershed studies and restoration activities to improve water quality, wildlife habitat, flood resiliency and recreation on the Delaware River Watershed; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan has received funding through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) for survey work, wetland delineation, design, engineering and permitting; and
WHEREAS, the Project is subject to the requirements of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA); and
WHEREAS, the Project is subject to the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) as defined in Title 5 NYCRR Section 617, and the SEQR process is currently underway; and
WHEREAS, completion of all environmental reviews is required before the construction phase can commence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, Chairperson of the County Legislature, and/or their authorized representative (as required by the source) to execute any and all necessary documents to complete the environmental reviews for this project, in a form approved by the County Attorney; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the NFWF funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.