Narrative of Resolution:
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Resolution to authorize the Division of Public Works to submit a grant to the NYSDEC for 50% Reimbursement of 2022 HHW Collection Event held on 9/18/22.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $15,000.00
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Grant
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A STATE GRANT IN-AID FOR A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE STATE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND SIGNING OF THE ASSOCIATED STATE CONTRACT UNDER THE APPROPRIATE LAWS OF NEW YORK STATE.
WHEREAS, the State of New York provides financial aid for household hazardous waste programs; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan herein called the MUNICIPALITY, has examined and duly considered the applicable laws of the State of New York and the MUNICIPALITY deems it to be in the public interest and benefit to file an application under these laws; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that a Contract by and between THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW
YORK, herein called the STATE, and the MUNICIPALITY be executed for such STATE Aid; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager and / or the Chairman of the County Legislature to execute any and all necessary documents to accept the award, should one be granted, and enter into an award agreement or contract in order to administer the funding secured, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the County of Sullivan Legislature
1. That the filing of an application in the form required by the State of New York in conformity with the applicable laws of the State of New York including all understanding and assurances contained in said application is hereby authorized.
2. That County Manager, or his/her designee is directed and authorized as the official representative of the
MUNICIPALITY to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required and to sign the resulting contract if said application is approved by the STATE;
3. That the MUNICIPALITY agrees that it will fund the entire cost of said household hazardous
waste program and will be reimbursed by the State for the State share of such costs.
4. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the NYS Department of Environmental Conservations’ Household Hazardous Waste Program funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.
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