File #: 21-495    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/30/2021 In control: Public Works Committee
On agenda: Final action: 12/6/2021
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION ON THE ALBANY COUNTY RAIL TRAIL OVER NEW SCOTLAND ROAD (STATE ROUTE 85)
Sponsors: Public Works Committee, Matthew J. Miller
Attachments: 1. Cover Letter, 2. 2791 RLA Form, 3. 176199_Master_RevBtr_SponLtr, 4. 176199_Rev_Betterment_Resolution, 5. Appendix A 10-19, 6. Appendix A-1, 7. Appendix B 100% State, 8. DOT REVERSE BETTERMENT THIRD PARTY CONTRACT INSTRUCTIONS, 9. Schedule A 5-18, 10. Schedule B 09-21, 11. State System Local Project Agreement, 12. 21-495 PW 2 - TMP - 2791 - Authorizing_Reverse_Bettterment_Agreement_NYSDOT_SR85_New_Scotland_Road

 

RESOLUTION NO. 495

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION ON THE ALBANY COUNTY RAIL TRAIL OVER NEW SCOTLAND ROAD (STATE ROUTE 85)

 

                     Introduced: 12/6/21

                     By Public Works Committee and Mr. Miller:

 

WHEREAS, Authorizing construction work on drainage improvements as part of the Albany County Rail Trail over New Scotland Road (Route 85) on the State Highway System, the performance and funding in the first instance 100% of the costs of construction or reconstruction thereof, to be reimbursed by the State and appropriating funds therefore, and

 

WHEREAS, The State of New York has requested County of Albany to incorporate improvements (the “State Reverse Betterment") to work on drainage on Albany County Rail Trail over New Scotland Road (Route 85), now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature, that the project inclusive of the State Reverse Betterment (collectively the "Project") is hereby approved, and, be it further

 

RESOLVED, That the Albany County Legislature hereby authorizes the County of Albany to pay in the first instance 100% of the costs of the Project or portions thereof, and, be if further

 

RESOLVED, That the sum of $320,000.00 will be appropriated and made available to cover the cost of participation in the Construction phase of the Project, and, be it further

 

RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to execute all necessary agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests on behalf of County of Albany with NYSDOT in connection with the implementation of the Project, and reimbursement of the approved costs associated with the State Reverse Betterment, and, be it further

 

RESOLVED, That a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project, and, be it further

 

RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said grant application 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, and, be it further

 

RESOLVED, This Resolution shall take effect immediately.