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To direct the development and issuance of a Request for Proposals for a countywide groundwater study.
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE DIRECTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A COUNTYWIDE GROUNDWATER STUDY
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature recognizes the importance of managing its natural resources in a sustainable manner; and
WHEREAS, the availability of clean water is critical for the health of our residents and visitors, the continued success of a thriving tourism sector, and long-term success of an increasingly diversified economy; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County (“County”) wishes to make relevant, up-to-date, and accurate data available to its local governments and other organizations to aid in the decision-making process as it pertains to groundwater usage and quality; and
WHEREAS, the development of a countywide groundwater study would provide critical insight into subsurface conditions throughout the county and thus better equip local decision makers to safeguard Sullivan County’s groundwater resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby directs that a Request for Proposals (RFP) be developed and issued to secure hydrogeologic expertise in relation to subsurface conditions throughout the county for the purpose of creating a countywide groundwater study.