File #: 24-010    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/30/2023 In control: Public Works Committee
On agenda: Final action: 2/12/2024
Title: AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING BRIDGE NY PROGRAM FUNDING
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: 1. Cover Letter to Apply for Bridge NY, 2. RLA FORM 4885, 3. BNY 2023 Letter from NYS DOT, 4. BNY 2023 NYSDOT Planning Process Guidance, 5. BNY 2023 Sponsor Call Letter, 6. 2022 Bridge NY Resolution No. 75, 7. 24-010 PW 4 - TMP - 4885 - Authorizing_Submission_of_Grant_BRIDGE_NY_Funding

RESOLUTION NO. 10

 

AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING BRIDGE NY PROGRAM FUNDING

 

Introduced:  2/12/24

By Public Works Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested authorization to submit a grant application to the New York State Department of Transportation regarding Bridge NY Program funding for Albany County bridges and culverts, and

 

WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that bridges are eligible for funding up to $5,000,000 and culverts are eligible for funding up to $1,500,000, with a 5% County match for bridges, and

 

WHEREAS, The Commissioner has also indicated that culverts are eligible for 100% of the originally authorized costs, now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to submit a grant application to the New York State Department of Transportation regarding Bridge NY Program funding for Albany County bridges and culverts, 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.