RESOLUTION NO. 136
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE GATEWAY SPORTS COMPLEX IN THE CITY OF COHOES
Introduced: 03/11/24
By Audit and Finance Committee, Ethier, Ricard, Ward and Beston:
WHEREAS, The County Executive has requested authorization 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, and
WHEREAS, The facility will allow the County Recreation Department to provided needed gym and pool space for program growth, and
WHEREAS, 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, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized 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.