File #: 21-064    Version: 1 Name:
Type: RLA Status: Passed
File created: 1/22/2021 In control: Public Works Committee
On agenda: Final action: 3/8/2021
Title: AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS REGARDING FACILITIES UPGRADES AT THE SHAKER HERITAGE SITE
Sponsors: Public Works Committee, Andrew Joyce, Beroro T. Efekoro, Lynne Lekakis
Attachments: 1. Shaker Heritage RLA Cover, 2. 2256 RLA Form, 3. Shaker Plumbing & Electric Report_DRAFT, 4. Shaker Attic Insulation Construction Docs, 5. NYSCA Grant FAQ - Prior Year, 6. 21-064 PW 5 - TMP 2256- Authorizing_Submission_of_Grant_Application_NYSCA_Capital_Projects_Grant_Shaker_Heritage_Site

RESOLUTION NO. 64

 

AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS REGARDING FACILITIES UPGRADES AT THE SHAKER HERITAGE SITE

 

Introduced:  3/8/21

                     By Public Works Committee, Messrs. A. Joyce, Efekoro and Ms. Lekakis:

 

                     WHEREAS, The Executive Director of the Shaker Heritage Society has requested authorization to submit a grant application to the New York State Council on the Arts for a Capital Projects Grant in the amount of $49,500 for a term commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, and

 

WHEREAS, The Executive Director has indicated the grant funding will be matched by donations and pledges from foundations and private donors, and applied towards the installation of an energy efficient heating and cooling system, and to improve insulation in the 1848 Meeting House, 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 Council on the Arts for a Capital Projects Grant in the amount of $49,500 for a term commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, 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.