RESOLUTION NO. 317
MAKING A SEQR DETERMINATION AND REAUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE GATEWAY SPORTS COMPLEX IN THE CITY OF COHOES
Introduced: 5/13/24
By Cunningham:
WHEREAS, The County Executive has requested reauthorization to purchase The Gateway Sports Complex in the City of Cohoes, and
WHEREAS, The County Recreation Department has been working to expand its pool-based programs, this facility will allow the County Recreation Department to provided needed gym and pool space for program growth, and the facility will provide additional space for County Departments to provide services to the northeast portion of the County, and
WHEREAS, This acquisition is consistent with the Governor’s NY SWIMS Initiative, and
WHEREAS, This purchase has been designated an Unlisted action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), and
WHEREAS, The County Executive has indicated that a short Environmental Assessment Form has been completed and, after review, it has been recommended that the Project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Albany County Legislature has considered the recommendation and materials submitted and hereby determines that this purchase will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and hereby issues a negative declaration pursuant to SEQRA, and, be it further
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is reauthorized to enter into an agreement with Gateway Sports & Pools, Inc., Cohoes, 12047 to purchase the Gateway Sports Complex in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.