Narrative of Resolution:
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Request funds from the State University of New York Capital Funds for Construction of an Aquatic and Recreation Facility
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $15,000,000
Are funds already budgeted? No
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO REQUEST FUNDS FROM THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CAPITAL FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AND AQUATIC AND RECREATION FACILITY
WHEREAS, in 2019 Sullivan County Community College completed a "Facilities Master Plan" for the Period of 2019-2029 which indicated significant benefits to the college and community would come from the construction of an aquatic facility on the college campus; and
WHEREAS, enrollment at SUNY Sullivan over the last several years has been stagnant and decreased during the pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Improved recreational facilities at SUNY Sullivan provide considerable opportunities for recruitment and retention of both local and out of county students; and
WHEREAS, SUNY Sullivan is committed to upgrading their recreational facilities as a means of improving campus life, enhancing curriculum offerings and supporting efforts at recruitment and retention of in county as well as out of county residents; and
WHEREAS, A state of the art facility such as this would help recruit and retain students at SUNY Sullivan, thus saving Sullivan County millions of dollars annually in the form of chargebacks to other counties where county residents enroll in Community colleges; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County is now experiencing a crisis of our youth manifested in issues directly effecting the health, education and safety of our young residents and well as limited health recreational outlets for young and old a...
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