Narrative of Resolution:
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TO AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & MARKETS FOR A 2023 COUNTY FARMLAND PROTECTION IMPLEMENTATION GRANT
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $50,000 50/50 Match
Are funds already budgeted? Yes A8020-90-47-4763
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE DIVISION OF PLANNING, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & MARKETS FOR A 2023 COUNTY FARMLAND PROTECTION IMPLEMENTATION GRANT
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board was created by the Sullivan County Legislature and adopted a Countywide Farmland Protection Plan in 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Plan is in need of updating and therefore is eligible for $50,000 in funding through the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to complete the Plan update; and
WHEREAS, the NYS Department of Ag & Markets - County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Planning Grants requires the County to provide a 50 % match of cash or in-kind services, of which the County will meet the requirement in the provision of a 50% cash match; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature does hereby authorize the Division of Planning, Community Development, and Environmental Management in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County, as authorized under Resolution #44-23, to apply for, accept, and administer funding from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
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 New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Planning Grant application for funding; 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 New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Planning Grant funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.
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