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INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TO AMEND RESOLUTION #411-20 AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH DORMITORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NY (“DASNY”) FOR A CAPITAL PROJECT ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMUNICATION TOWER IN JEFFERSONVILLE, NY
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $425,000 - No Matching Requirement
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INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TO AMEND RESOLUTION #411-20 AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH DORMITORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NY (“DASNY”) FOR A CAPITAL PROJECT ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMUNICATION TOWER IN JEFFERSONVILLE, NY
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan was deemed eligible to submit the project nomination form, required documentation, and an application for SAM (System for Award Management) funding, wherein there is no matching requirement.
WHEREAS, NYS Senator Jennifer Metzger was instrumental in securing New York State funding/DASNY bond proceeds under the SAM program offering $425,000.00 in funding for the construction of a new communications tower and subsequent purchase and mounting of equipment to broadcast a wireless broadband signal in Liberty, NY; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County changed the project location from Liberty, NY to Jeffersonville, NY in order to better serve the residents, businesses, and emergency services personnel by providing enhanced communication services in the Western part of the County that is presently unserved or underserved; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 411-20 authorized the County Manager, Chairman of the County Legislature, and / or their authorized representative (as required by the funding source award agreement) to submit the SAM application for funding, 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;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that resolution 411-20 should be amended to reflect the change in project location from Liberty, NY to Jeffersonville, NY; and
BE IT FURTHER 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 award agreement) to execute any and all necessary documents to submit the SAM 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 SAM funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.