128.2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTING FIRM TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATION
FOR FUNDS AND ADMINISTRATION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS – NEW YORK STATE SMALL CITIES
PROGRAM AND SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION NO.: 128. 2000
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to apply for Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the New York State Administered Small Cities Program for
the purposes of community development improvements such as housing, public facilities and/or
economic development, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Department of Community Development (Department) has
informed the Town Board that it will need assistance to complete the funding applications and to
administer the funds if awarded, and
WHEREAS, the Department prepared a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community
Development Strategies, Grant Application & Program Implementation in accordance with the
requirements of to 24 CFR Part 85 and forwarded the RFP to seven (7) qualified planning and
engineering firms, and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has reviewed all responses
received in accordance with the Selection Process and Criteria detailed in §85.6 of the Uniform
Administrative Requirements of 24 CFR Part 85 governing procurement standards applicable to
federally assisted projects, and
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WHEREAS, the Executive Director of the Department has recommended that the Town
engage the services of Shelter Planning &Development, Inc., for the estimated amount of $7,500
as delineated in its proposal presented at this meeting, to be paid from the appropriate account,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to schedule the required public hearings concerning
the application and use of CDBG funds,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes and
directs the engagement of Shelter Planning & Development, Inc., to provide community
development strategy and grant application assistance in the event that the Town receives
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the New York State Administered
Small Cities Program for an amount not to exceed $7,500, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the payment of $7,500 shall be transferred from Contingency Account
No.: 001-1990-4400 to an appropriate account to which payment should be charged as
determined by the Town Comptroller, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that if the Town receives CDBG funds, Shelter Planning & Development,
Inc., shall administer the funds on behalf of the Town at a cost within the limits allowed by the
New York State Administered Small Cities Program, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall meet and hold two
public hearings at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on
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March 20, 2000 and April 3, 2000, to hear all interested persons and take any necessary action
provided by law concerning the application for CDBG funds, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish and post Notices of Public Hearings a minimum of ten (10) days prior to each
scheduled public hearing, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
sign any documentation and agreements in form approved by Town Counsel and the Community
Development Department to take such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate
the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of March, 2000 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner, Mr. Brower
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
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