Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF PLANNING, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO APPLY FOR A 2022 PLANNING GRANT THROUGH THE NEW YORK STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK PROGRAM (CDBG)
WHEREAS, in May 2022 the Governor announced the availability of funding through the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program administered by the Office of Community Renewal (OCR) under the direction of the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) for Housing Activities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 220-22 the County Legislature authorized a public hearing as required for the participation in the CDBG program and to be eligible to apply for such funds, and
WHEREAS, the County is eligible to apply for up to $50,000 for Community Assessment needs and preliminary engineering reports focusing on public infrastructure, public facilities, housing and/or economic development; and
WHEREAS, the County must contribute a minimum of 5% cash match, or $3,000 towards the Planning project; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Planning, in partnership with the Division of Community Services would apply for up to $50,000, and if awarded, administer the CDBG Planning grant program to complete a Senior Needs Assessment for the entire County.
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 CDBG Planning 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 Attorney shall approve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County commits the cash match of $3,000 towards the CDBG Planning Grant; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the CDBG Small Business funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $3,000.00; 47-4729 Special Projects
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
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