320.2005
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF GRANT
APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
UNDER THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FUND FOR THE LAKES TO
LOCKS ALL AMERICAN ROAD CORRIDOR PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 320, 2005
INTRODUCED BY: MR. JOHN STROUGH
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: MR. ROGER BOOR
WHEREAS, it appears that grant funds are currently available from the New
York State Department of State for the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
Environmental Protection Fund specifically aimed at communities in the Lake George
area and intended to create a Lake to Locks All American Road Corridor to display the
lives of thesix communities of the Lake George Loop Byway; and
WHEREAS, this appears to be a good opportunity for the Town of Queensbury
to, in cooperation with other communities and State and Local Agencies, develop tourism
opportunities in the area; and
WHEREAS, several initiatives are currently underway as developed by the Lakes
to Locks Passage All American Road program; and
WHEREAS, one such initiative is the Visitor Information and Interpretive Plan
which identifies the need and location for Lake George region interpretive and visitor
information signs that will link the communities and provide substance to the heritage
tourism strategy; and
WHEREAS, a second is the development of waterway-based interpretive theme
routes that will establish itineraries and a marketing package for economic development;
and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Warren County Planning Department and
Lakes to Lock Passage, Inc. shall work cooperatively with the Town to secure grant funds
and to fulfill the obligations of the anticipated grant.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Supervisor to execute and submit a grant application to the New York State
Department of State Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Environment Protection
Fund, and to do so with assistance from Warren County Planning Department and Lakes
to Locks Passage, Inc.; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the Town of Queensbury shall serve as the community sponsor
for this Project, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that Town of Queensbury Community Development Department
Staff may work in cooperation with Staff from Lakes to Locks Passage, Inc., Warren
County Planning Department, and/or Warren County Tourism, to fulfill the obligations of
the grant; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 27 day of June, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mr. Turner, Mr. Brewer