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Buoys in Dunhams Bay—Authorize Placement—1-13-2020
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION "FLOATING OBJECTS OTHER
THAN AIDS TO NAVIGATION" PERMIT APPLICATION REGARDING
SPEED LIMIT BUOYS IN DUNHAM'S BAY
RESOLUTION NO.: ,2010
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, Queensbury Town Code Chapter 55 "Boats," Section 55-6 (E) establishes a
five(5)mph speed limit in Dunham's Bay on Lake George, and
WHEREAS, the Dunham's Bay Association (DBA) has advised that Dunham's Bay has
experienced ongoing problems with boaters exceeding the five (5) mph speed limit and therefore
the DBA wishes to place three (3) additional speed limit buoys and possibly adjust the existing
speed limit buoys in Dunham's Bay as generally delineated on the map presented at this meeting,
and
WHEREAS, the New York State Navigation Law provides that placement of any buoys
in the Bay requires a Navigation Law Floating Objects Permit (Permit) issued by the New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation, which Permit must be applied for by and
permitted to the Town, and
WHEREAS, the DBA has advised that if the Town applies for the necessary Permit, the
DBA will purchase the buoys/markers/chains/anchors, etc., and will annually install and maintain
them in the Bay, and
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WHEREAS, Town Board wishes to authorize the Permit application and possible
installation of the buoys consistent with the Town Code and Navigation Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code and New York State
Navigation Law, the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes submission of a New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation "Floating Objects Other Than Aids to Navigation"
Permit Application (Permit) regarding the proposed placement of three (3) additional five (5)
mph speed limit buoys in Dunham's Bay in Lake George as delineated in this Resolution, such
Permit to be substantially in the form presented at this meeting, with the possible purchase,
installation and maintenance of such buoys by the Dunham's Bay Association, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute and submit the Application, along with a certified copy of this Resolution,to the New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation and accordingly advise the Dunham's Bay
Association of this action, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer to take any such other and further actions as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 13`h day of January,2020, by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation AM
Division of Environmental Permits
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT: FLOATING OBJECTS OTHER THAN AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Section 35-a Navigation Law
1A. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT 16. E-MAIL ADDRESS(Op' )
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Name: TO c1>,cJ O F tc �,J S Q tL A2� 2. TYPE OF FLOATING OBJECT PROPOSED
Restricted Area Marker QHazard Warning Marker
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3. LOCATION OF FLOATING OBJECT 7
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4A. ARE YOU THE ADJACENT UPLAND OWNER TO WHERE THE 413. ARE YOU THE FEE OWNER OF THE UNDERWATER LANDS OVER WHICH
FLOATING OBJECT(S)WILL BE PLACED? THE FLOATING OBJECT(S)WILL BE PLACED?
Yes I No MYes No
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5A. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTACT PERSON(if different than applicant). 5B. Telephone Number. S
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5C. E-Mail Address(Optional):
6. EXPLAIN REASON FOR PLACING FLOATING OBJECT(S):
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7. EXPLAIN TYPE AND QUANTITY OF BOATING TRAFFIC IN THE AREA WHERE THE FLOATING OBJECT WILL BE PLACED:
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8. ARE YOU AWARE OF ANY OBJECTION TO THE PLACING OF THIS OBJECT FROM ADJACENT LANDOWNERS,LOCAL GOVERNMENT
OFFICIALS OR ANY OTHER PERSON? Yes �C' No If"Yes", explain on separate sheet.
9. WILL THE EXISTENCE OF THIS FLOATING OBJECT IN ANY WAY OBSTRUCT OR ENDANGER NAVIGATION,OR OBSTRUCT OR OTHERWISE
HINDER SAFE ACCESS TO ANOTHER PERSON'S PROPERTY? r IYes NO If"Yes", explain on separate sheet.
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Please Read and Follow Instructions Carefully.
1. Complete all sections(items#1-9). Failure to submit a complete application will delay processing of your application.
2. Refer to checked boxes on attached transmittal letter for additional required items.
3. The application form must bear an original signature.
I hereby affirm that information provided on this form and all attachments submitted herewith is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. False
statements made herein are punishable as a Class A misdemeanor pursuant to Section 210.45 of the Penal Law. Further,the applicant accepts full
responsibility for all damage,direct or indirect,of whatever nature,and by whomever suffered,arising out of the project described herein and agrees to
indemnify and save harmless the State from suits,actions,damage nd costs of name and description resulting from said project.
Date Signature of g Applicant Title