Narrative of Resolution:
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Resolution to authorize the application for and acceptance of an FAA BIL AIG Grant for the construction design of a water tower for the Sullivan County International Airport (SCIA).
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $300,634.00
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE IF OFFERED OF AN FAA BIL GRANT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION DESIGN OF A WATER TOWER FOR THE SULLIVAN COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SCIA)
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County International Airport currently lacks adequate available water storage for fire suppression for further development on airport property; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to apply for grant assistances from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) for the construction design of a water tower to rectify the storage deficiency; and
WHEREAS, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (BIL AIG) for this purpose are available from the FAA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature authorizes the County Manager and/or the Chairman of the County Legislature to apply for and accept if offered, an FAA BIL AIG grant in the amount of $300,634.00 of which $270,570.60 shall be the 90% Federal share, $15,031.70 shall be the 5% State share and $15,031.70 shall be the 5% County share; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature authorizes the County Manager and/or the Chairman of the County Legislature to execute any and all necessary documents to apply for and accept the ACIP Grant award, should one be offered, and enter into an award agreement or contract in order to administer the funding secured,...
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