Narrative of Resolution:
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The County seeks to submit a Restore NY Round 8 application for funding to provide $216,000 for renovation and rehabilitation of two commercial properties in Monticello, NY. The application would be submitted on behalf of the property owner with no County cost with the exception of a $500 application fee.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $500
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: A-8020-90-47-4763
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY MATTHEW MCPHILLIPS, DISTRICT 1 LEGISLATOR, TO AUTHORIZE THE APPLICATION FOR THE RESTORE NEW YORK ROUND 8 GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Empire State Development has issued a Request for Funding Proposals for Round 8 of the Restore NY Communities Initiative that will provide financial assistance for the revitalization of commercial and residential properties through the elimination and redevelopment of blighted structures; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan (“County”) seeks to promote community and economic development, historic preservation, vacancy reduction, Main Street revitalization, small business development, and neighborhood stability; and
WHEREAS, the County, in cooperation with the Town of Thompson and the Village of Monticello developed the Grow the Gateways (GTG) Plan that identified the Broadway Corridor as the area’s primary commercial and tourist gateway, and consequently a priority for redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the GTG Plan presents a vision to revitalize Broadway as a center of commerce and tourism by improving and making better use of its physical infrastructure, creating incentives for new investment, encouraging the restoration of the streetscape to its historical character, and improving the pedestrian experience with attractive shops, storefronts, and civic institutions; and
WHEREAS, Jafri and Sons Variety LLC owns significant buildings on Broadway in Monticello whose redevelopment would serve as anchors for the area’s revitalization, and which would greatly benefit from the financial assistance provided by the Restore NY program; and
WHEREAS, Jafri and Sons Variety LLC has committed to rehabilitating its Broadway properties and reducing vacant store fronts; and
WHEREAS, the program requires an application fee of $500 for the County, based on Village wherein the project is located; and
WHEREAS, the County is eligible to apply for Restore NY Round 7 funding to support the redevelopment of vacant, abandoned and blighted structures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Sullivan County Legislature supports the preparation and submission of an application to the Round 8 Restore NY program, by the County Division of Planning, Community Development & Environmental Management, to request funding for the rehabilitation of buildings in Monticello’s Broadway Corridor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, Chairman of the County Legislature and/or their authorized representative (as required by the funding source) to execute any and all necessary documents to submit the Restore NY Round 8 Grant application for funding and to accept the grant, if awarded and to execute any and all necessary documents in order to administer the grant and disburse funds to the project developer(s), in such forms as the County Attorney shall approve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes payment of the $500 application fee required by the funding program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed financing is appropriate for the rehabilitation project and poses no burden on the County other than the above-mentioned application fee and resources required to administer the grant, if awarded; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature finds that the project will facilitate effective and efficient use of existing and future public resources so as to promote both economic development and preservation of community resources; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature finds the proposed project in Monticello will develop and enhance infrastructure and other facilities in the downtown corridor in a manner that will attract, create, and sustain employment opportunities throughout the corridor and beyond; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.
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