027.2017 Submit NYS Dept Brownfield App RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SUBMITTAL OF A NEW YORK STATE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA -
NOMINATION STUDY APPLICATION
RESOLUTION NO.: 27, 2017
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHEREAS, by Resolution 287, 2005 the Queensbury Town Board authorized a grant
application to fund the Queensbury South Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Pre-Nomination
Study, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury received said funds and completed the Queensbury
South BOA Pre-Nomination Study, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) is accepting
applications from eligible applicants to compete for funds available through the BOA program;
and
WHEREAS, the NYSDOS has informed the Town of Queensbury that because of its
work in preparing the Pre-Nomination Study additional funds are available to advance a
Nomination Study, and
WHEREAS, the Town may request up to $200,000 to advance activities identified in the
Pre-Nomination Study and seek official designation as a BOA. This designation may improve
the Town's ability to secure future funds from New York State and provide incentives to
stimulate economic development activities in the target area, and
WHEREAS, the BOA application process requires that the governing body of the local
municipality support the submission of the application, pledge financial commitment and related
actions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that Town of Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Town
Supervisor to submit a funding request for completion of the Queensbury South BOA
Nomination Study in an amount not to exceed $100,000 and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, should the project be awarded funds by the NYSDOS, the Town Board
pledges the required additional 10% local share of the total project cost and commits to
completing the BOA Nomination Study in a timely manner if funded, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board will seek official Designation of the Queensbury
South BOA by the New York State Secretary of State upon completion of the Nomination, if
funded and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board will further discuss this application and accept public
comments regarding the same at their regular meeting on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 7pm,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that public comment on the proposed application will also be accepted by
the Town Clerk's Office through February 27, 2017, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk's Office shall publish a legal notice at the earliest
possible date following this meeting in the official newspaper of record regarding the Town's
intent to apply for BOA funds and the public comment opportunities, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute all
financial and administrative processes related to the completion of the Queensbury South BOA
Nomination Study, if funded, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and Senior Planner are authorized to
execute any additional actions necessary to effectuate the terms of the grant application.
Duly adopted this 23rd of January 2017 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Irish
NOES : None
ABSENT:Mr. Clements