245.2007
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO SUBMIT
APPLICATION TO NYS OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION &
HISTORIC PRESERVATION 2007 EPF/2008 LWCF PARKS PROGRAM
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RUSH POND BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PATH
RESOLUTION NO.: 245, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Open Space
Vision and Plan, and Lakes to Locks Scenic Byway Program set forth publicly adopted goals and
support for open space and recreational improvements, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to submit an application for grant funds for
the development of the Multi use Rush Pond Bicycle/Pedestrian Path in an amount not to exceed
$500,000.00 from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, under
the Environmental Protection Act of 1993 (EPF) and/or the Federal Land and Water
Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (LWCF), and
WHEREAS, it is also the Town’s responsibility to provide a dollar for dollar match for
any EPF/LWCF funds received,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to file an application for funds from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation &
Historic Preservation in accordance with the provisions of Title 9 of the Environmental Protection
Act of 1993, or the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 in an amount not to
exceed $500,000.00, and upon approval of such request, to enter into and execute a Project
Agreement with the State for such financial assistance and if appropriate, a Conservation
Easement/Preservation Covenant to the deed of the assisted property, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury does hereby commit the matching funds to be
raised from in-kind, land, non-cash donations of labor, materials, equipment, Town Force
Account and general revenues of the Town and or other funding awards for Rush Pond
Bicycle/Pedestrian Path development purposes, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Senior Planner to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate all terms of
this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT : None