Narrative of Resolution:
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Design has been progressed to a point where the County is in a position to initiate the SEQRA process for the development of the Callicoon Riverside Park. The first step in this process is to seek Lead Agency Status, which is the purpose of this resolution.
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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 CALLICOON RIVERSIDE PARK, IN THE HAMLET OF CALLICOON
WHEREAS, The County of Sullivan has proposed the creation of a new riverside park on an abandoned campground on the banks of the Delaware River; and
WHEREAS, The County of Sullivan has purchased a large parcel of land for the purpose of creating this park; 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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