Narrative of Resolution:
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The County seeks to submit a Restore NY Round 8 application for funding to provide $216,000 for renovation and rehabilitation of two commercial properties in Monticello, NY. The application would be submitted on behalf of the property owner with no County cost with the exception of a $500 application fee.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $500
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: A-8020-90-47-4763
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY MATTHEW MCPHILLIPS, DISTRICT 1 LEGISLATOR, TO AUTHORIZE THE APPLICATION FOR THE RESTORE NEW YORK ROUND 8 GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Empire State Development has issued a Request for Funding Proposals for Round 8 of the Restore NY Communities Initiative that will provide financial assistance for the revitalization of commercial and residential properties through the elimination and redevelopment of blighted structures; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan ("County") seeks to promote community and economic development, historic preservation, vacancy reduction, Main Street revitalization, small business development, and neighborhood stability; and
WHEREAS, the County, in cooperation with the Town of Thompson and the Village of Monticello developed the Grow the Gateways (GTG) Plan that identified the Broadway Corridor as the area's primary commercial and tourist gateway, and consequently a priority for redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the GTG Plan presents a vision to revitalize Broadway as a center of commerce and tourism by improving and making better use of its physical infrastructure, creating incentives for new investment, encouraging the restoration of the streetscape to its historical character, and improving the pedestrian experience with attractive shops, storefronts, and civic institutions; and
WHEREAS, Jafri and Sons Variety LLC owns significant buildings on Broadway i...
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