File #: 24-331    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/16/2024 In control: Public Works Committee
On agenda: Final action: 6/10/2024
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SARATOGA COUNTY REGARDING INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES CONTROL AT VARIOUS COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTIES
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: 1. Cover Letter- Removal of Invasive Species 2024, 2. RLA Form 5406, 3. Res. 2021-67, 4. 24-331 PW 11 - TMP 5406 - AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SARATOGA COUNTY FOR INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL

RESOLUTION NO. 331

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SARATOGA COUNTY REGARDING INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES CONTROL AT VARIOUS COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTIES

 

Introduced: 6/10/24

By Public Works Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County regarding invasive plant species control at various County-owned properties for a term commencing May 1, 2024 and ending April 30, 2027, and

 

WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County hosts the Capital/Mohawk Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management, and

 

WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that this agreement will facilitate the removal of invasive plant species, including but not limited to, Lesser Celandine and Knotweed, now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 regarding invasive plant species control at various County-owned properties for a term commencing May 1, 2024 and ending April 30, 2027, 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.