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Resolution to authorize the application for the FY23 Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program
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WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced availability of funding for 2023 Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grants; and
WHEREAS, the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grants provides funds to capitalize a revolving loan fund to provide loans and subgrants to eligible entities to carry out cleanup activities at Brownfields sites as required by the program guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Planning has identified a need and proposed project for such funds; and
WHEREAS, if funded, the grant will be used to provide loans and subgrants to eligible entities to carry out cleanup activities at Brownfields sites as required by the program guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the above will assist in enhancing Sullivan County’s public welfare, environmental health and economic development potential; and
WHEREAS, the scope of the project will be developed to include the entire County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the Division of Planning to apply for up to $1 Million and, if awarded, to administer funds for a Revolving Loan Fund program under the EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grants program; and
BE IT FURTHER 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 EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grants applications 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 execute any and all documents and contracts to accept the award and to execute any and all necessary documents in order to administer the grant and disburse funds to the recipients, in such forms as the County Attorney shall approve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.
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