RESOLUTION OF THE WEBSTER TOWN BOARD TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN OF WEBSTER AS A CO-APPLICANT FOR FUNDS PURSUANT TO GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW SECTION 970-r At a regular meeting of the Webster Town Board of the Town of Webster, Monroe County, New York, held at the Town Board Meeting Room, 1002 Ridge Road, Webster, New York on the 3rd day of July 2024 at 7:30 p.m., there were present: Supervisor Thomas J. Flaherty Councilwoman Patricia T. Cataldi Councilwoman Ginny L. Nguyen Councilwoman Jennifer S. Wright Councilman John J. Cahill The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Flaherty/ adoption:
and moved its
WHEREAS, the Village of Webster, Monroe County, New York, herein called the "Applicant," the Town of Webster and the Webster Economic Development Association (“WEDA”) as co-applicants, after thorough consideration, has hereby determined that certain work, as described in its application and attachments thereto, Webster the Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) - Chiyoda Drive Multi-Use Trail Project, hereinafter called the "Project,” is desirable; and WHEREAS, §970-r of the General Municipal Law authorizes State assistance to eligible parties for Brownfield Opportunity Areas Program grants by means of a State Assistance Contract (the contract); and WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Webster deems it to be in the public interest and benefit to enter into a contract therewith, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That Darrell Byerts, Mayor of the Village of Webster, is the representative authorized to act on behalf of all applicants in all matters related to State assistance under §970-r of the General Municipal Law for the Project. The representative is also authorized to: sign and submit the application; execute the contract; request payment advances and reimbursements; redistribute contract reimbursements as appropriate; submit Project documentation; and otherwise act for all applicants in all matters related to the Project and to State assistance; 2. That the Applicant and co-applicants intend to complete Pre-development Activities to advance development of the following projects identified and described within The Reimagine Webster Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Nomination Study: a. Design of improvements for Commercial Street and Donovan Street in the Village of Webster, to include the southern extension of Panama Road (Project "a").
b. Preliminary design of improvements to Chiyoda Drive, its intersection with Panama Road and adjacent drives, to include the westward extension of Chiyoda Drive to State Route 250, and also to include preliminary design of a public amphitheater and associated recreational amenities in the Town of Webster (Project “b”), this being the portion of the Project affecting Town lands, and the sole portion of the entire Project being funded in part by the Town of Webster. c. A targeted market analysis and feasibility study for a medium-scale concert/event venue to be located on part of Strategic Site 4 between Orchard Street, Panama Drive, Chiyoda Drive and Phillips Road (Project "c”) 3. That the Applicant requests funds in the amount of $258,300 for project “a” above, representing no more than 90% of the total Project cost, $164,700 for project “b” above, representing no more than 90% of the total Project cost, and $67,500 for project “c” above, representing no more than 90% of the total Project cost; for a total funding request of $490,500; 4. That the Board of Trustees of the Village of Webster has agreed or will agree that the Village of Webster will fund the Applicant’s 10% share of Project a; that the Town of Webster, as co-applicant, agrees that it will fund its co-applicant’s 10% share of project b; and WEDA, as co-applicant, agrees or will agree that it will fund its co-applicant’s 10% share of project c. 5. That the authorized representative is actively finalizing The Reimagine Webster Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Nomination Study and will seek official Designation of the Brownfield Opportunity Area by the Secretary of State upon completion of the Nomination; and 6. That this Authorization take effect immediately. Seconded by Councilman/woman
and duly put to a vote, which resulted as follows:
Supervisor Thomas J. Flaherty Councilwoman Patricia T. Cataldi Councilwoman Ginny L. Nguyen Councilwoman Jennifer S. Wright Councilman John J. Cahill
AYE/Nay AYE/Nay AYE/Nay AYE/Nay AYE/Nay
July 3, 2024
___________________________ DANENE M. MARR Town Clerk Town of Webster