Narrative of Resolution:
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The County provides assistance to partner municipalities for projects on the O&W Rail Trail. The Town of Rockland has opted to hire their own engineer. This is to authorize the reimbursement for these services.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $300,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: O&W Rail Trail Fund Balance
Click or tap here to enter text.RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF ROCKLAND FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS RELATED TO DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE O&W RAIL TRAIL
WHEREAS, completing the development of the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail (the "Trail") has been identified as a high priority for Sullivan County, and the County has established a dedicated fund balance to advance this priority; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Rockland, the Town of Liberty and the County are partners in the improvement of the "Livingston Manor - to - Parksville Section", and have worked with a consultant to complete design concepts for this section of trail;
WHEREAS, the Town of Rockland has issued an RFP and selected a consultant to complete the design and engineering services for the trail section extending from Rotary Park, Livingston Manor to the Little Beaverkill Gap; and
WHEREAS, the County has provided assistance to partner with municipalities in the development of the O&W Rail Trail by providing funding for design and engineering services, and wishes to provide such assistance to the Town of Rockland for the above said section of the trail; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of design and engineering services for the trail segment between Rotary Park and the Little Beaverkill Gap in $300,000; and
WHEREAS, each of the County and the Town is authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Gene...
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