Narrative of Resolution:
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To authorize the preparation of a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant to complete a Mongaup Watershed Management Plan
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $800,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): $400,000 Grant (federal); $400,000 local (to be provided in the form of projects undertaken within the project area after January 1, 2025
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE PREPARATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF A NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION GRANT TO COMPLETE A MONGAUP WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) administers funding for watershed studies and restoration activities to improve water quality, wildlife habitat, flood resiliency and recreation in the Delaware River Watershed; and
WHEREAS, the Mongaup Watershed is a sub-watershed to the Delaware River; and
WHEREAS, NFWF’s goals to improve water quality, wildlife habitat, flood resiliency and outdoor nature-based recreation are closely aligned with those of Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County in conjunction with Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR), Trout Unlimited (TU), and the Land Use Law Center at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University (Pace) have identified the need for planning and drainage improvements in the Mongaup Watershed; and
WHEREAS, such activities are eligible for funding under the NFWF program, with a maximum award of $400,000 subject to a 50% project match; and
WHEREAS, currently funded projects may qualify to serve as the required match; and
WHEREAS, if successful, the Sullivan County Division of Planning and Community Development will coordinate the development of the proposed Mongaup Watershed Management Plan and watershed education, said Plan and education to be prepared by Friends of the Upper Delaware, Trout Unlimited, and Pace.
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 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for the preparation of a Mongaup Watershed Management Plan and the implementation of select drainage improvements recommended in the Plan for funding of up to $400,000, with a match of up to $400,000 to be provided through eligible matching funds being invested in the Mongaup watershed by the County and project partners; 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 NFWF funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.