RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMIT OF WIIA FUNDING APPLICATION FOR WWTP UPGRADE AND STEP SEWER SYSTEM - PHASE 2

Resolution #34-2025 — 2025-09-08

WHEREAS

• The Village of Red Hook, New York (hereinafter the "Village") has established the public benefit to the Village residents of Phase 2 upgrades to the existing WWTP and STEP Sewer System
• the Project will increase WWTP capacity and provide sewer service to 170 addition properties through an expanded collection system (hereinafter the "Project")
• the Village has the opportunity to apply for grant funds from the NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) which may fund up to $25 million or 50% of net eligible project costs
• the grant application requires that the applicant adopt a resolution that: 1) authorizes the undertaking of the project and the total funding appropriated; 2) authorizes the appropriation of any local match source; and 3) designates a representative of the applicant who is authorized to sign the funding agreement and any associated documents

RESOLVED

• The Village of Red Hook authorizes the undertaking of the Project at a total estimated project cost of $19,502,800.00
• The Village of Red Hook authorizes the obligation of funds necessary to meet any required local match, including but not limited to other state or federal grant funding and/or State Revolving Loan funds
• The Mayor of the Village of Red Hook, Karen Smythe is authorized to execute a Grant Agreement with the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation and any and all other contracts, documents and instruments necessary to fulfill the Village's obligations under the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act
• This resolution shall take effect immediately