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Authorize Fiscal Sponsorship of a Grant to the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (UDSB)
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO
AUTHORIZE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP OF A GRANT TO THE UPPER DELAWARE SCENIC BYWAY (UDSB)
FOR UPDATE OF THE UDSB CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) is seeking funding from the National Scenic Byway Program's (NSBP) 2022 grant opportunity for the update of scenic byway Corridor Management Plans, and
WHEREAS, the Corridor Management Plan (CMP) for the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway is more than 20 years old and in need of an update; and
WHEREAS, the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway Committee has unanimously agreed to apply to NYS DOT for inclusion in its application for 2022 NSBP CMP funding; and
WHEREAS, NYS DOT requires the commitment of a municipal sponsor to receive and administer the funding, if awarded, and to be responsible for the program's 20% funding match; and
WHEREAS, the nomination of State Route 97 between the City of Port Jervis in Orange County and the Village of Hancock in Delaware County as the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway ("the Byway") was coordinated by the Sullivan County Division of Planning over the two year period between 2000 and 2002, and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County has maintained a strong commitment to the Byway since it's official designation as a component of the New York State Scenic Byways System on Aug. 6, 2002, providing staff representation on the Byway Committee, annual funding, and other assistance;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, Chairman of t...
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