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EASEMENT RESOLUTION A regular meeting of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) was convened in public session on December 11, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., at 335 Montgomery Street, Floor 2M, Syracuse, New York. The meeting was called to order by the (Vice) Chairperson of the Agency and, upon roll being called, the following members of the Agency were: PRESENT: Pat Hogan Susan Stanezyk Elizabeth Drefuss Leslie English ABSENT: — Garard Grannell Cydney Johnson Fanny Villarreal ALSO PRESENT: Robert M. Petrovich, Executive Director Jeffrey W. Davis, Esq., Agency Counsel Amanda M. Fitzgerald, Esq., Agency Counsel The following resolution was offered by Susan Stanezyk, seconded by Elizabeth Dreyfuss to wit:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH 5064 STATE ROUTE 31 AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, the Agency is authorized and empowered by the provisions of Chapter 1030 of the 1969 Laws of New York, constituting Title 1 of Article 18-A of the General Municipal Law, Chapter 24 of the Consolidated Laws of New York, as amended (the “Enabling Act”), Chapter 435 of the Laws of 1970 of the State of New York and Chapter 676 of the Laws of 1975 of the State of New York, as amended, constituting Section 895 of said General Municipal Law (said Chapter and the Enabling Act being hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Act’) to promote, develop, encourage and assist in the acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, maintaining, equipping and furnishing of manufacturing, warehousing, research, commercial and industrial facilities, among others, for the purpose of promoting, attracting and developing economically sound commerce and industry to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity and economic welfare of the people of the State of New York, to improve their prosperity and standard of living, and to prevent unemployment and economic deterioration; and WHEREAS, to accomplish its stated purposes, the Agency is authorized and empowered
under the Act to acquire by purchase, grant, lease, gift, pursuant to the provisions of the eminent domain procedure law, or otherwise and to use, real property or rights or easements therein 32892187 or otherwise dispose of any such property in such manner as the Agency shall determine; and WHEREAS, the Agency currently owns the property located at 5064 State Route 31 in the Town of Clay, Onondaga County, New York (known as the White Pine Municipal Pump Station) (the “Premises’’); and WHEREAS, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (doing business as National Grid) (“National Grid” or the “Grantee”) desires to obtain an easement to install electrical transformers and other equipment required for electric and utility services for the Premises and nearby lands: and
WHEREAS, the Agency desires to execute and deliver to the Grantee an easement (the “Easement”), which Easement will grant to the Grantee a perpetual easement and right-of-way, on, over, under, through, and across the Premises with the right, privilege, and authority to, among other things, construct, reconstruct, relocate, extend, repair, maintain, operate, inspect, patrol, and, at its pleasure, abandon or remove electric lines, natural gas pipeline, gas regulator station, and related infrastructure and equipment, now within or hereafter placed within the Premises, as National Grid shall from time to time deem useful, appropriate or necessary, which Easement shall include a line or lines of pipe, valves, fittings, handholes, manholes, conduit, vaults, housings, connectors, pedestals, closures, markers, cables, connections to aboveground facilities, braces, fittings, foundations, anchors, lateral service lines, and other fixtures and appurtenances including electric to support the facilities (collectively, the “Facilities”), which National Grid shall require from time to time, for the transmission and distribution of electric and gas for public or private use, in, upon, over, under, and across that portion of the Premises, and the highways abutting or running through the Premises, and to renew, replace, add to, and otherwise change the Facilities and each and every part thereof and the location thereof within the Premises, and utilize the Facilities within the Premises; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New York, as amended, and the regulations of the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State of New York promulgated thereunder (collectively referred to hereinafter as “SEQRA”), the Agency is required to make a determination with respect to the environmental impact of any Type I or Unlisted “action” (as defined by SEQRA) to be taken by the Agency, and the granting of the Easement constitutes such an action; and WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment Form (the “EAF”) has been prepared to aid the Agency in determining whether the granting of the Easement may have a significant effect upon the environment; and WHEREAS, the members of the Agency have determined to consent to and join in the execution and delivery of the Easement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONONDAGA COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Based upon an examination of the EAF prepared for the granting of the Easement, the criteria contained in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and based further upon the Agency’s 32892187 Section 1. Based upon an examination of the EAF prepared for the granting of the Easement, the criteria contained in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and based further upon the Agency’s knowledge of the Premises, and such further investigation of the Premises as the Agency has deemed appropriate, the Agency makes the following findings and determinations with respect to the granting of the Easement pursuant to SEQRA: (a) The granting of the Easement constitutes an “Unlisted” action (as said quoted term is defined in SEQRA); and (b) The Agency, acting as “Lead Agency” (as said quoted term is defined in SEQRA), hereby determines that the granting of the Easement will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment, and the Agency will not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement with respect to the granting of the Easement.
Section 2. (A) The Executive Director is hereby authorized, on behalf of the Agency, to negotiate, finalize, execute and deliver the Easement and any other related necessary documents in the form and substance approved by and upon the advice of counsel to the Agency; and (B) the Executive Director is hereby further authorized, on behalf of the Agency, to designate any additional Authorized Representatives of the Agency. Section 3. The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and/or Executive Director of the Agency are hereby authorized and directed to distribute copies of this Resolution and to do such further things or perform such acts as may be necessary or convenient to implement the provisions of this Resolution. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
AYE NAY ABSENT Patrick Hogan x Garard Grannell Xx Cydney Johnson x Elizabeth Dreyfuss x Susan Stanezyk xX Leslie English Xx Fanny Villarreal x The Resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. 32892187
STATE OF NEW YORK ) ) SS. COUNTY OF ONONDAGA ) I, the undersigned Secretary of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have compared the foregoing extract of the minutes of the meeting of the members of the Agency, including the Resolution contained therein, held on December 11, 2025, with the original thereof on file in my office, and that the same is a true and correct copy of such proceedings of the Agency and of such Resolution set forth therein and of the whole of said original so far as the same relates to the subject matter therein referred to. I FURTHER CERTIFY that (A) all members of the Agency had due notice of said meeting, (B) said meeting was in all respects duly held, (C) pursuant to Article 7 of the Public Officers Law (the “Open Meetings Law”), said meeting was open to the general public and due notice of the time and place of said meeting was duly given in accordance with such Open Meetings Law, and (D) there was a quorum of the members of the Agency present throughout said meeting. I FURTHER CERTIFY that as of the date hereof, the attached Resolution is in full force and effect and has not been amended, repealed, or rescinded. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this | day of December, 2025. Ours Korrqies Secretary (SEAL) 32892187 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing
Part 1 — Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 — Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Grant of Easement to National Grid Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 5061 State Route 31 (Parcel ID 064.-01-06.1) Brief Description of Proposed Action:
The Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) proposes to grant to National Grid an easement upon OCIDA's property located at 5061 State Route 31, at the southeast comer of the intersection of State Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road (Parcel ID 064.-01-06.1, said parcel comprising a portion of the White Pine Science & Technology Park), Town of Clay, County of Onondaga, State of New York, for the purposes of the installation all necessary infrastructure and equipment to provide electric and gas service to the Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection's White Pine Pump Station, which is located on the parcel. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 315-435-3770 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency E-Mail: economicdevelopment@ongov.net Address: 335 Montgomery Street, 2nd Floor City/PO: State: Zip Code: Syracuse New York 13202 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. Ifno, continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: Vv] CJ 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 1.44 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? <1.0 acres
c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 52.86 acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: (Urban Rural (non-agriculture) [J Industrial C1 Forest [1] Agriculture L] Aquatic (7 Parkland Commercial Residential (suburban) Oth er(Speci fy): Utility Wastewater Pump Station Page | of 3 SEAF 2019 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO | YES If Yes, identify: 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO | YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO | YES If No, describe method for providing potable water: 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO | YES
If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district NO | YES which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain NO | YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: Page 2 of 3 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: Shoreline [1] Forest [7] Agricultural/grasslands [J] Early mid-successional (Wetland [1] Urban (J Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or NO | YES Federal government as threatened or endangered? Indiana Bat
16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes, a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? LE] If Yes, briefly describe: 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water NO | YES or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste | NO | YES management facility? If Yes, describe: 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or NO | YES completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: 0 cipA- Date: 12Ju/ 222% Signature: raps a L<|— Title: Feeaca Wem 0. W2E 272 (es) PRINT FORM Page 3 of 3 EAF Mapper Summary Report Monday, December 8, 2025 1:58 PM
Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental = _ assessment form (EAF). Not all questions asked in the EAF are —— answered by the EAF Mapper. Additional information on any EAF — tay question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although ee i the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to uae DEC, you may also need to contact local or other data sources to — confirm data provided by the Mapper or to obtain data not provided by ae the Mapper. Sued ene Tonips i ea wert) a Cla Toronts 4 5 oh, 0 Hanultan =m ‘ Butlals ‘Albany Part 1 / Question 7 [Critical Environmental No Area] Part 1 / Question 12a [National or State No Register of Historic Places or State Eligible Sites] Part 1/ Question 12b [Archeological Sites] _ No Part 1 / Question 13a [Wetlands or Other Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Regulated Waterbodies] Workbook. Part 1 / Question 15 [Threatened or Yes Endangered Animal] Part 1 / Question 15 [Threatened or Indiana Bat Endangered Animal - Name] Part 1 / Question 16 [100 Year Flood Plain] No Part 1 / Question 20 [Remediation Site] No Short Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report F Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: | | Date: | | Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 - Impact Assessment Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency.
Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept “Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?” No, or Moderate small to large impact impact may may occur occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning regulations? 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)? 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway? 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: a. public / private water supplies? b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities? 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources?
9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands, waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)? 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage problems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? PRINT FORM Page 1 of 2 SEAF 2019 Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: Date: Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Determination of Significance For every question in Part 2 that was answered “moderate to large impact may occur”, or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please complete Part 3. Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the impact, including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant. Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring, duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short- term, long-term and cumulative impacts.
im Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency [IZ hi ic $ Name of Lead Agency tH Date Robert Petrovich Executive Director Print or i ih- Title of Responsible Officer Sighature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) PRINT FORM Page 2 of 2