Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A FEDERAL SECTION 5311 FORMULA GRANT FOR RURAL AREA PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NYSDOT)
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $351,641 - 50% match requirement
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A FEDERAL SECTION 5311 FORMULA GRANT FOR RURAL AREA PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NYSDOT)
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Department of Transportation submitted a request for funds offered through NYSDOT, pursuant to Section 5311, Title 49, United States Code, to provide public transportation service for the County of Sullivan for the 2022 & 2023 fiscal years and has committed the local share, and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan and the State of New York have entered into a continuing agreement which authorizes the undertaking of the project(s) and reimbursement of the Federal and applicable State shares, and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Department of Transportation is eligible for funding through such grant, and
WHEREAS, the County is eligible for the $188,263 plus and additional $163,378.
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT 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 agreement to administer the funding secured, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the Federal Section 5311 Formula grant for Rural Area Program funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.
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