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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE MUNICIPAL AREA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 COMMUNITY BLOCK DEVELOPMENT GRANT

One-time (complete)formal_resolutionone_timeAuthorizes the Mayor to submit a grant application to Dutchess County for up to $200,000 to fund the Municipal Area Improvement Project, which will improve accessibility and public space by relocating the County Bus Stop and reconfiguring Village Hall and surrounding areas.
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2023-10-10
Latest event
2023-10-10
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Resolution text

RESOLVED

  1. the Village Board of the Village of Red Hook authorizes the Mayor to submit a Dutchess County Community Development Consortium Fiscal Year 2024 grant application for up to $200,000 for the Municipal Area Improvement Project
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  • WHEREAS, Dutchess County administers a federal funding program called Community Block Development Grants, whose intent is to develop viable, more resilient communities. Activities may address needs such as infrastructure, economic development, public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and public services
  • WHEREAS, applications for the 2024 funding cycle are due at the end of October
  • WHEREAS, the Village has developed a project to improve access to benefit people reliant on public transportation; anyone who needs ADA-compliant access to Village Hall, RHPD, and businesses; and the community at large by relocating the County Bus Stop, reconfiguring the front of Village Hall, the area around the Info Center, and the Prince Street entrance, creating an integrated public space with significantly improved accessibility – referred to as the Municipal Area Improvement Project
  • WHEREAS, the Village Board held a Public Hearing to solicit ideas and receive comments on this project on October 10, 2023

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2023-10-10adoptedvote: 4-0
Authorize the Mayor to submit a Dutchess County Community Development Consortium Fiscal Year 2024 grant application for up to $200,000 for the Municipal Area Improvement Project.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Appenzeller
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Resolved
  1. the Village Board of the Village of Red Hook authorizes the Mayor to submit a Dutchess County Community Development Consortium Fiscal Year 2024 grant application for up to $200,000 for the Municipal Area Improvement Project
Whereas
  • WHEREAS, Dutchess County administers a federal funding program called Community Block Development Grants, whose intent is to develop viable, more resilient communities. Activities may address needs such as infrastructure, economic development, public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and public services
  • WHEREAS, applications for the 2024 funding cycle are due at the end of October
  • WHEREAS, the Village has developed a project to improve access to benefit people reliant on public transportation; anyone who needs ADA-compliant access to Village Hall, RHPD, and businesses; and the community at large by relocating the County Bus Stop, reconfiguring the front of Village Hall, the area around the Info Center, and the Prince Street entrance, creating an integrated public space with significantly improved accessibility – referred to as the Municipal Area Improvement Project
  • WHEREAS, the Village Board held a Public Hearing to solicit ideas and receive comments on this project on October 10, 2023
Subject key: cdbg_municipal_area_improvement_2024