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File #: ID-5499    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/24/2023 In control: County Legislature
On agenda: 5/18/2023 Final action: 5/18/2023
Enactment date: 5/18/2023 Enactment #: 208-23
Title: The County is in receipt of a scope and associated cost estimate for design and engineering services for the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail connecting Parksville to Livingston Manor. The preliminary cost estimate for that section of trail is $217,500. A request for $235,000 is being submitted to the Legislature to cover this expense as well as additional costs associated with ongoing efforts along other sections of trail.
Narrative of Resolution:
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The County is in receipt of a scope and associated cost estimate for design and engineering services for the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail connecting Parksville to Livingston Manor. The preliminary cost estimate for that section of trail is $217,500. A request for $235,000 is being submitted to the Legislature to cover this expense as well as additional costs associated with ongoing efforts along other sections of trail.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $235,000, funded by unanticipated, unrestricted federal reimbursement
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING, REAL PROPERTY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO MODIFY A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN INC. FOR WORK ON THE O&W RAIL TRAIL.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 130-22, adopted by the County Legislature on April 7, 2022, Alta Planning + Design Inc. was awarded a contract in accordance with #R-22-02 not to exceed $250,000.00, to assist with implementation of the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Feasibility Study; and

WHEREAS, an Agreement with Alta Planning + Design Inc. was executed on April 18, 2022 ("Original Agreement"); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No 93-23 the County modified the Original Agreement to include an additional amount not to exceed $25,000 to include additional assistance needed to pursue funding opportunities for the trail; and

WHEREAS, the County wishes to include an additional amount not to exceed $235,000 to advance engineering and design for additional segments of the trail, including a section of the trail connecting Parksville (Town of Liberty) to Livingston Manor (Town of Rockland).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager be and is hereby
authorized to execute a modification agreement with Alta Planning and Design I...

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