Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorizes award and execution of an agreement with Metropolitan Urban Design Workshop to develop a comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The new Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan will compliment the Sullivan County Coordinated Transportation Plan by identifying ways to augment use of public transportation options through opportunities to connect more effectively by walking or cycling.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $200,000 (50%, $100,000 will be reimbursed from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Grant Program)
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: A-8020-90-40-4001
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD AND EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH METROPOLITAN URBAN DESIGN WORKSHOP (MUDW)
WHEREAS, Sullivan County (“County”) issued an RFP, R-24-34, seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop a comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (“Plan”); and
WHEREAS, the Plan will focus on connecting our town and village centers for residents through alternative transport by identifying safe and convenient connections that reduce vehicle trips to common destinations for work, school, shopping and essential services within the County’s population centers; and
WHEREAS, the Plan will help disadvantaged County residents overcome transportation barriers that prevent them from participating in the workforce, training, counselling and job placement services; foster healthy and active transportation; and promote equity by focusing on disadvantaged and underserved communities and by emphasizing safety and convenience for pedestrians, cyclists and people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, staff in the Sullivan County Division of Planning have reviewed proposals and conducted interviews, and determined that Metropolitan Urban Design Workshop, is the best qualified firm to provide the services required; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of this assessment will not exceed $200,000 as per the budget provided by the consultant in their proposal in response to R-24-34; and
WHEREAS, funding for this initiative is available in the 2024 Operating Budget, and is partially funded through the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Grant Program in an amount not to exceed 50% of the project cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature authorizes the County Manager to execute an agreement with Metropolitan Urban Design Workshop to develop a comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.
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