Red Hook WatchIndependent Community Resource

APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM NYS HUDSON RIVER ESTUARY PROGRAM FOR A NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY

↑Meetings/Resolutions/63-2024
One-time (complete)formal_resolutionone_timeThe Town Board approves submission of a grant application for up to $63,820 from the NYS Hudson River Estuary Program for a natural resources inventory project, and authorizes Supervisor McKeon to execute necessary grant documents.
First seen
2024-07-09
Latest event
2024-07-09
adopted
Expires
—

Resolution text

RESOLVED

  1. The Town Board hereby approves the submission of a grant application for a total grant amount of up to $63,820 for a natural resources inventory
  2. Supervisor Robert McKeon is hereby authorized and directed to execute any documents that are necessary to facilitate the grant application
Show preamble — 3 WHEREAS clauses
  • WHEREAS, NYS is offering grants for municipalities through its Hudson River Estuary Program
  • WHEREAS, the CAC has recommended that the Town apply for a grant for preparation of a natural resources inventory within the Town that compiles, describes and maps important natural resources in the Town, including a narrative component, a map set and an online mapping tool, municipal scenic, cultural, historical and agricultural resources and recommendations for critical habitats in the Town, in the amount of $63,820 with a required match of 15%, for an estimated total project cost of $73,698
  • WHEREAS, the application constitutes a Type II action as defined under the State Environmental Quality Review Regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617, which has been determined under SEQR not to have a significant impact on the environment

Lifecycle (1 event)

2024-07-09adoptedvote: 4-0 (1 abstain)
Approve acceptance of a grant from NYS Hudson River Estuary Program for a Natural Resources Inventory.
moved by Testa · seconded by Kane
Show text snapshot for this event
Resolved
  1. The Town Board hereby approves the submission of a grant application for a total grant amount of up to $63,820 for a natural resources inventory
  2. Supervisor Robert McKeon is hereby authorized and directed to execute any documents that are necessary to facilitate the grant application
Whereas
  • WHEREAS, NYS is offering grants for municipalities through its Hudson River Estuary Program
  • WHEREAS, the CAC has recommended that the Town apply for a grant for preparation of a natural resources inventory within the Town that compiles, describes and maps important natural resources in the Town, including a narrative component, a map set and an online mapping tool, municipal scenic, cultural, historical and agricultural resources and recommendations for critical habitats in the Town, in the amount of $63,820 with a required match of 15%, for an estimated total project cost of $73,698
  • WHEREAS, the application constitutes a Type II action as defined under the State Environmental Quality Review Regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617, which has been determined under SEQR not to have a significant impact on the environment
Subject key: hudson_river_estuary_program_grant