Narrative of Resolution:
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Sullivan County has identified an infrastructure project consisting of two components at the Sullivan County International Airport that would upgrade drainage, improve visibility, beautify, enhance safety and maintain the integrity of the airport roadway entrance, and procure a Ground Power Unit which will reduce emissions and improve sustainability, attract jet traffic and expand airport operations.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $650,000.00
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE SULLIVAN COUNTY CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL TO SUBMIT LETTER OF INTENT AND APPLICATION, AND FOR COUNTY MANAGER AND/OR CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH NEW YORK EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT (ESD) FOR THE COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM (CIGP)
WHEREAS, the FY 2025 New York State Budget includes $50 million for a new County Infrastructure Grant Program (CIGP) to support County-led infrastructure projects across the State; and
WHEREAS, New York Empire State Development (ESD) CIGP is accepting Letters of Intent and applications from County governments for small-scale infrastructure projects which may lack standalone funding sources for projects that contribute to placemaking and encourage visitation and tourism; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County has identified an infrastructure project consisting of two components at the Sullivan County International Airport that would upgrade drainage, improve visibility, beautify, enhance safety and maintain the integrity of the airport roadway entrance, and procure a Ground Power Unit which will reduce emissions and improve sustainability, attract jet traffic and expand airport operations; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Public Works is proposing the County of Sullivan submit a NYS ESD CIGP Letter of Intent and application requesting an amount not to exceed $325,000 for the proposed infrastructure project for a period of performance yet to be determined; and
WHEREAS, the CIGP program is subject to a 50% match of the total project cost estimated to be $600,000, wherein the County of Sullivan match will be in the amount not to exceed $325,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 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 FY 25 New York Empire State Development CIGP Letter of Intent and application for funding, if invited to apply; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, and / or Chairman of the County Legislature (as required by the funding source) to accept the award, and enter into an award agreement or contract to administer the funding secured, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the FY 25 NYS ESD CIGP funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.