268.2009
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF THE CHAZEN
COMPANIES FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES SEEKING FUNDING
FROM NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE LOCAL
WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 268, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to evaluate the feasibility of development of re-
use opportunities for the Ciba Geigy Industrial Site located on Warren Street adjacent to the Hudson
River in the Town of Queensbury (Site), and
WHEREAS, the Site is identified in the Regional Local Waterfront Development Plan (LWRP)
adopted by the Town and therefore is eligible under the LWRP Program for implementation activities,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage the professional grant writing services of The
Chazen Companies to assist the Town with completing a grant application seeking funding from the New
York State Department of State (NYS DOS) Local Waterfront Development Program for the
development of a master plan for the Site, which master plan will explore re-use opportunities of the Site
which may include industrial/commercial redevelopment, recreation, waterfront access and other uses, as
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delineated in Chazen Engineering’s proposal dated August 11, 2009 and presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement of
The Chazen Companies to assist the Town with completing a grant application seeking funding from the
New York State Department of State (NYS DOS) Local Waterfront Development Program for the
development of a master plan for the Ciba Geigy Industrial Site in the Town of Queensbury as delineated
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in Chazen’s August 11, 2009 proposal presented at this meeting, for an amount not to exceed $3,000,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that expenses for this project shall be paid for from Account No.: 001-8020-4720
(Planning - Consultant Fees), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any necessary forms or agreements related to this Project and further authorizes and directs the
Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 17 day of August, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi
NOES : None
ABSENT: None