005.2019 Authorizing Use of Occupancy Funds - QSBY Rec Dept
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF OCCUPANCY FUNDS TOWARD
TOWN RECREATION PROJECTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 5, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, by prior Resolution and Agreement the Queensbury Town Board provided in the
Town Budget for the Town’s receipt of occupancy tax revenues from Warren County in accordance
with the Local Tourism Promotion and Convention Development Agreement (Agreement) entered into
between the Town and Warren County, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that specific expenditure of the funds provided under the
Agreement are subject to further Resolution of the Queensbury Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accordingly authorize provision of such funds, in the
amount of up to $35,000, to be used toward Town Recreation Department expenditures related to the
Department’s special events and recreational attractions, such events offered not only to Town of
Queensbury residents, but also by the general public, who serve as an economic boon to the Town of
Queensbury and entire area, as follows:
Seasonal Brochures (Summer and Winter) - $20,000
Program/Event Marketing & Promotions - $ 5,000
Jenkinsville Athletic Facility Events - $10,000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the
expenditure of funds in the amount of up to $35,000 to the Town’s Recreation Department as
delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, such funds to be from Warren County occupancy tax
revenues received by the Town and to be paid for from Account No.: 050-6410-4412-7020, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such expenditures are expressly contingent upon the Town Budget Officer
confirming that the Town has unallocated occupancy tax funds available from Warren County, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Budget Officer and/or Director of Parks and Recreation to take such other and further action as may
be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of January, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT: None