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Seek Lead Agency status for a countywide broadband infrastructure project in accordance with SEQRA requirements.
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN TO PURSUE LEAD AGENCY STATUS FOR THE SEQRA PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A COUNTYWIDE NETWORK OF HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE
WHEREAS, The County of Sullivan was recently awarded $29,943,365 for the construction of a county-wide network of high-speed broadband infrastructure, including wireless equipment on a total of 11 communication towers and approximately 250 miles of fiber; and
WHEREAS, the Project is subject to the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) as defined in Title 5 NYCRR Section 617; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the SEQRA requirements, the County of Sullivan is eligible to act as Lead Agency for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature does hereby authorize the County of Sullivan to pursue designation of and act as Lead Agency for the SEQRA process for the Project.
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