VILLAGE OF RED HOOKRESOLUTION #___ - 2025DATED: SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMIT OF WIIA FUNDING APPLICATION FOR WWTP UPGRADE AND STEP SEWER SYSTEM- PHASE 2
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
WHEREAS, the Project will increase WWTP capacity and provide sewer service to 170 addition properties through an expanded collection system (hereinafter the “Project”); and,
WHEREAS, 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; and,
WHEREAS, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Village of Red Hook authorizes the undertaking of the Project at a total estimated project cost of $19,502,800.00; and
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; and
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 bring about the Project and to fulfill the Village’s obligations under the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act; and
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Motion by: ____________________Seconded by: _________________
The foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote, which resulted as follows:
Mayor Smythe
☐ Aye
☐ Nay
☐ Abstain
☐ Recuse
☐ Absent/Excused
Deputy Mayor Kjarval
☐ Aye
☐ Nay
☐ Abstain
☐ Recuse
☐ Absent/Excused
Trustee Uku
☐ Aye
☐ Nay
☐ Abstain
☐ Recuse
☐ Absent/Excused
Trustee Smith
☐ Aye
☐ Nay
☐ Abstain
☐ Recuse
☐ Absent/Excused
Trustee Maccarini
☐ Aye
☐ Nay
☐ Abstain
☐ Recuse
☐ Absent/Excused
Vote Total
Result
Motion:
I hereby attest that the above Resolution was approved by the Board of Trustees at its September 8, 2025 meeting, and that I have been authorized to sign this Resolution by decision of the Board of Trustees
__________________________________________Jennifer Cavanaugh, ClerkDate