414.2006
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION
TO NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF REAL PROPERTY SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE REAL PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION
TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO: 414, 2006
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Assessor has advised the Town Board that a Real
Property Tax Administration Technology Improvement Grant Program (RPTATIP) administered by
the New York State Office of Real Property Services is now available to provide funding to
municipalities for implementation projects to provide taxpayers with web-based parcel level
information, and
WHEREAS, the State will accept grant applications during September, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury, in conjunction with the City of Glens Falls, may apply
for such Grant funds to be used toward placing the Town and City’s assessment parcel level
information and explanation of the assessment process on the respective Town and City websites, and
nd
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2006, the Glens Falls Common Council adopted a Resolution
authorizing the Town/City Assessor to apply for such State grant and the Town Board wishes to also
authorize such grant application,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Assessor and/or Town Supervisor to apply for Real Property Tax Administration Technology
Improvement Grant Program (RPTATIP) funds from the New York State Office of Real Property
Services, in conjunction with the City of Glens Falls, to be used by the Town and City toward placing
the Town and City’s assessment parcel level information and explanation of the assessment process on
the respective Town and City websites, and take any further actions necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 28 day of August, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mr. Brewer