Narrative of Resolution:
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Resolution introduced by the Executive Committee to authorize the submission and execution of a New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) Zero-Emission Transit Transmission (ZETT) Program application, to accept the funding if secured and enter into an award agreement with NYS DOT.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $50,000 (10% required match)
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan-Department of Transportation is submitting a request for a grant of funds offered through the NYS DOT to conduct a feasibility study and subsequent planning, design and development of zero-emissions transit system for the County of Sullivan via the Sullivan County Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the NYS DOT ZETT Program requires that applications focused on planning, design and project development be completed within two (2) to five (5) years of awarded contract; and
WHEREAS, the NYS DOT ZETT Programs requires a minimum grant request of $500,000 and a minimum of 10% non-state match towards the project cost; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan -Department of Transportation is eligible for funding through such grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, Chairman of the County Legislature and/or their authorized representative (as required by the funding source) to execute any and all necessary documents to submit the Zero-Emission Transit Transition Program application for funding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager and/or Chairman of the County Legislature (as required by the funding source) to accept the award, and enter into an award agreement or contract to administer the funding secured, in such form as the County At...
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