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WASTEWATER\Feasibility Study for Lake Sunnyside Wastewater Disposal District—DECKER—6-6-16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF D.J. DECKER, PE
AND ASSOCIATES FOR PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY AND
GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR POSSIBLE ONSITE WASTEWATER
DISPOSAL DISTRICT FOR LAKE SUNNYSIDE
RESOLUTION NO.: ,2016
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board recognizes that the performance of onsite and
clustered wastewater treatment systems is a concern and integral part of regional and state
initiatives to protect and preserve the water quality and natural resources of the throughout the
Town, and
WHEREAS, there are recognized benefits to be accrued by communities at large, as well
as individual property owners through the establishment of effective onsite or off site wastewater
treatment management programs; that include:
o Protection of public health and local water resources
o Protection of property values
o Ground water conservation and protection
o Preservation of local tax base
o Onsite system life-cycle cost savings
and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board, reacting to public input from the residents of the Lake
Sunnyside area of the Town, has determined there exists a significant level of public interest in
progressing the concept of ensuring the effective management of onsite wastewater disposal
systems in the Lake Sunnyside area, by establishing a centralized management of onsite
collection and treatment and/or other suitable solutions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes D.J. Decker, PE and
Associates to prepare an Engineering Feasibility Study for the purpose of examining technical
and financial options which could best relate to, and ensure the benefits listed in the preambles of
this Resolution, such Study to be performed at no cost to the Town, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs D.J. Decker, PE and
Associates to prepare applications for grant funds related to potential onsite wastewater disposal
systems in the Lake Sunnyside area, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any documentation and/or take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Duly adopted this 6th day of June, 2016,by the following vote:
AYES
NOES :
ABSENT: