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To schedule a public hearing for a local law to authorize a proposed long-term lease of county-owned property
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A LOCAL LAW TO AUTHORIZE A PROPOSED LONG-TERM LEASE OF COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY ON PITTALUGA ROAD IN THE TOWN OF THOMPSON FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A HOUSING SERVICES CENTER AND SHELTER
WHEREAS, there has been introduced and presented at a meeting of the Sullivan County Legislature held on March 20, 2025 the proposed lease of property on Pittaluga Road in the Town of Thompson. The proposed lease(s) shall consist of a structure to be built on parcel 12.-1-26, pending the award of a Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP) grant by the State of New York to HONOR, EHG of Middletown, NY; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has participated in extensive planning with HONOR to construct a 20-bed housing center in Sullivan County to reduce the County’s reliance on Warming Centers and Hotels for emergency shelter services; and
WHEREAS, HONOR intends to be the lead applicant for an HHAP grant to fund construction of the facility on the aforementioned parcel, and a minimum 25-year lease agreement is required to satisfy the conditions of an HHAP grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held on said proposed lease by the Sullivan County Legislature on April 24, 2025 at 10:10AM, in the Legislative Chambers, County Government Center, Monticello, New York, and at least ten (10) days’ notice of the public hearing be given by the Clerk of the Sullivan County Legislature by due posting thereof on the bulletin board of the County of Sullivan and by publishing such notice at least once in the official newspapers of the County.
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