Narrative of Resolution:
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To seek $100,000 in funding from Friends of the Upper Delaware to offset local costs for construction of the Neversink Crossing project in the Town of Fallsburg.
There will be a presentation from Friends of the Upper Delaware to present the Neversink Watershed Management Plan.
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING & COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE UPPER DELAWARE RIVER FOR THE NEVERSINK CROSSING
WHEREAS, New York State has funded Friends of the Upper Delaware River through a line item to provide matching grants for projects partially funded by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grants; and
WHEREAS, the Neversink Crossing on the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail (the “Project”) is partially funded through a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Sullivan County Legislature to offset local costs of the Project to the maximum extent possible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, 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 an application to the Friends of the Upper Delaware River for grant of up to $100,000 to fund necessary construction and construction related costs to build the Neversink Crossing section of the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the
County Manager to execute any and all necessary documents to accept the grant award, should one be secured, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken or contemplated to be undertaken for the use of this funding.
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