Town Board

APPROVED

At the SPECIAL MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County, held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the 22nd of July, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., there were:

PRESENT:

Damian Ulatowski Supervisor Joseph A. Bick

Deputy Supervisor/Councilor

Eugene Young

Councilor

David Hess

Councilor

Jill Hageman-Clark

Town Clerk

ABSENT:

Brian Hall

Councilor

Ryan Pleskach

Councilor

Kevin Meaker

Councilor

Robert Germain

Town Attorney

Ron DeTota

Town Engineer

Mark V. Territo

Commissioner of Planning and Development

OTHERS PRESENT:

None

The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Ulatowski at 11:00 A.M. All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Grant (A) - BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA – Three Rivers Point:

Supervisor Ulatowski began by explaining that the Town of Clay has the opportunity to receive $300,000.00 for the remediation at Three Rivers Point. He continued that this will be used to stop deterioration of the sea wall.

Councilor Bick made a motion to approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS,

the Town of Clay, herein called the "Applicant", after thorough consideration, has hereby determined that certain work, as described in its application and attachments, herein called the "Project", is desirable; and

WHEREAS,

§970-r of the General Municipal Law authorizes State assistance to eligible parties for Brownfield Opportunity Areas Program grants by means of a State Assistance Contract (the contract); and

WHEREAS,

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the Town of Clay deems it to be in the public interest and benefit to enter into a contract therewith.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Town of Clay

1. That Town Board of the Town of Clay is the representative authorized to act in behalf of all applicants in all matters related to State assistance under §970-r of the General Municipal Law for the Project. The representative is also authorized to: sign and submit the application; execute the contract; request payment advances and reimbursements; redistribute contract reimbursements as appropriate; submit Project documentation; and otherwise act for all applicants in all matters related to the Project and to State assistance;

2. That the Applicant intends to complete Pre-development Activities to advance development of Three Rivers Point, identified and described within the Three Rivers Point Brownfield Opportunity Area;

3. That the Applicant requests funds in the amount of $300,000.00, representing no more than 90% of the total Project cost;

4. That the Applicant agrees that it will fund the Applicant’s 10% share of the Project;

5. That this Authorization take effect immediately.

Councilor Hess seconded the motion.

Ayes – 4 and Noes – 0. Motion carried

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned 11:18 A.M. upon motion by Councilor Young and seconded by Councilor Bick.

Ayes – 4 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.

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Jill Hageman-Clark RMC / Town Clerk