RESOLUTION NO. 731
AUTHORIZING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SHAKER HERITAGE SITE
Introduced: 11/12/24
By Conservation, Sustainability, and Green Initiatives Committee:
WHEREAS, The Executive Director of the Shaker Heritage Society has requested authorization to undertake capital improvements on the Ministry Shop at the 1825 Ministry Building at the Shaker Heritage Site in the amount of $25,000 for a term commencing November 1, 2024 and ending January 31, 2025, and
WHEREAS, The Executive Director has indicated that the scope of work includes the replacement of a decayed metal roof and tarps currently in place with a new standing seam metal roof to match those installed on the Brethren’s and Trustees’ buildings, and
WHEREAS, The Executive Director has indicated that the work will be funded through a pledge of private foundation funds, and no additional funding is requested from the County, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the Shaker Heritage Society is authorized to undertake capital improvements on the Ministry Shop at the Shaker Heritage Site in the amount of $25,000 for a term commencing November 1, 2024 and ending January 31, 2025, 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.