Narrative of Resolution:
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This resolution is to contract with Soil & Water Conservation to continue the efforts of the Stream Maintenance and Remediation Programs to broaden the scope of the Flood Management Plan by investing in specialized proactive and long-term measures to protect the people and property near the many streams throughout the County
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: 100,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
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WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan ("County") has contracted with the Sullivan County Soil & Water Conservation District ("District") for the past several years and would like to continue the efforts of the Stream Maintenance and Remediation Programs to broaden the scope of the Flood Management Plan by investing in specialized proactive and long-term measures to protect the people and property near the many streams throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, the success of the 2022 Stream Maintenance and Remediation Programs (the "Programs") has caused the Division of Public Works to request an extension of the Programs; and
WHEREAS, the Programs educate municipalities and the public, assess the potential areas of concern and maintain the streams throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, the County, through its Division of Public Works, is currently implementing project components of the Programs; and
WHEREAS, in order to implement the Programs the County wishes to continue working with the District and other affiliated agencies to minimize flood damage; and
WHEREAS, the District has both the expertise and personnel necessary to aid the County in its implementation of the Programs and is integral to the continuation of the Programs; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the District's services associated with the Prog...
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