091.2009RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION (AHC) FOR HOUSING
REHABILITATION GRANT FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO.: 91, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) administers a
program which provides grant assistance to communities to undertake housing rehabilitation
activities, and
WHEREAS, in the current published Notice of Funds Available, AHC has established a
submission date of April 6th, 2009 for accepting applications under the Program, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has reviewed its housing needs and has developed
a program to meet those needs, and
WHEREAS, the proper local procedure for submission of an application includes a
resolution by the governing body of the applicant which authorizes the submission of the
application and related actions, and
WHEREAS, the Town has received a proposal to write such grant application from
Shelter Planning & Development, Inc., dated March 9th, 2009 for a fee not to exceed $6,000,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs
engagement of Shelter Planning & Development, Inc., in accordance with Shelter Planning's
March 9th, 20091etter proposal presented at this meeting, to prepare and submit the application to
the Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) as described in the preamables of this Resolution
and to act in connection with the submission of the application, including execution of all
required certifications and forms and to provide such additional information as may be required,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that funds for such services in an amount to exceed $6,000 shall come from
Account No.: 001-8020-4720, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any needed documentation and the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or
Senior Planner to sign any documentation and take any other action necessary to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 9th day of March, 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stec, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Metivier