Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR A GRANT TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT A BICYLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN
WHEREAS, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) announced the availability of funding under the Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the CSC Grant Program offers funding to support the development of bicycle and pedestrian plans that connect common destinations within population centers, promotes equity in transportation, addresses the needs of people with disabilities, and promotes strategies to improve biking and walking for underserved populations; and
WHEREAS, CSC may fund up to 50% of the costs to develop such a plan; and
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WHEREAS, Sullivan County (the "County") would benefit from the development of a network of infrastructure that supports people comfortably walking and biking in their communities; and
WHEREAS, infrastructure to support such active transportation is limited in the County; and
WHEREAS, a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan would guide the development of infrastructure to support active transportation.
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 an application for funding to the NYS DEC Climate Smart Communities Grant Program, said grant funding sought in an amount of up to $100,000; 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 Attorney shall approve; and
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