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File #: ID-6244    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/1/2024 In control: County Legislature
On agenda: 3/21/2024 Final action: 3/21/2024
Enactment date: 3/21/2024 Enactment #: 151-24
Title: Resolution to authorize the County of Sullivan to pursue Lead Agency designation for the Re-Alignment of Benton Hollow Rd.

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Resolution to authorize the County of Sullivan to pursue Lead Agency designation for the Re-Alignment of Benton Hollow Rd.

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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN TO PURSUE LEAD AGENCY STATUS FOR THE SEQRA PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED RE-ALIGNMENT OF BENTON HOLLOW RD. IN THE TOWN OF LIBERTY TO ELIMINATE COUNTY BRIDGE 277

 

 

WHEREAS, County Bridge 277 is load posted for 5 tons and is near the end of its useful service life; and

 

WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan has been working toward the re-alignment of Benton Hollow Rd. to allow the elimination County Bridge 277; and

 

WHEREAS, the new alignment of Benton Hollow Rd. will affect a NYSDOT wetland mitigation area; and

 

WHEREAS, the Project is subject to the requirements of the New York 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 this 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 this project.