RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF GREENWAY GRANT APPLICATION FOR VILLAGE CENTER PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Resolution #39-2025 — 2025-10-06

WHEREAS

the Village of Red Hook became a Greenway Compact Community in June 16, 2016 by amending the Village Code, adding Chapter 25 – Greenway Compact
one value of the Greenway Compact is Strengthening Centers (B) which includes supporting and developing Walkable Communities (B-2) and Slower, Safer Streets (B-4)
an additional value is Site Specifics (E) which includes Landscaping (E1), Signs (E2), Lighting (E4), and Street Trees (E5)
Greenway Compact Communities are eligible to apply for matching grants up to $50,000 to fund projects in keeping with the Greenway Compact
the match for the grant can be in-kind matches including paid & volunteer labor, materials, and equipment
Village residents, visitors, and business owners have all consistently expressed the need for improvements to the pedestrian experience in the Village Center
the current cycle of Greenway Compact grants has a due date of October 31st, 2025

the Village Board of Trustees authorizes the mayor to submit a Greenway Compact Grant application for the Village Center Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project which is for planning and initial implementation of this project
the Village's in-kind match will consist of the DPW labor, material & equipment used for the initial implantation portion of the proposed project