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Resolution to authorize the County of Sullivan to pursue Lead Agency designation for the Re-Alignment of Benton Hollow Rd.
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN TO PURSUE LEAD AGENCY STATUS FOR THE SEQRA PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED RE-ALIGNMENT OF BENTON HOLLOW RD. IN THE TOWN OF LIBERTY TO ELIMINATE COUNTY BRIDGE 277
WHEREAS, County Bridge 277 is load posted for 5 tons and is near the end of its useful service life; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan has been working toward the re-alignment of Benton Hollow Rd. to allow the elimination County Bridge 277; and
WHEREAS, the new alignment of Benton Hollow Rd. will affect a NYSDOT wetland mitigation area; and
WHEREAS, the Project is subject to the requirements of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) as defined in Title 5 NYCRR Section 617; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the SEQRA requirements the County of Sullivan is eligible to act as Lead Agency for this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature does hereby authorize the County of Sullivan to pursue designation of and act as Lead Agency for the SEQRA process for this project.