HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2022-118 Authorization for Grant for Babcock Ridge Trail and Site EnhancementsMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, July 11, 2022
TB Resolution 2022 - 118: Authorization to Apply for Funding through the 2022 Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage for design and construction
of the Culver Road Preserve – Babcock Ridge Trail and Site Enhancement Project
Whereas, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has announced the availability of funding under the 2022 Environmental Protection Fund Grants
Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage, which includes categories for design and construction under the Parks Program, and
Whereas, the maximum assistance allowed toward the cost of the project is $500,000, with a 25% local match required, and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca is seeking to develop designs and construct passive recreational facilities (parking, trails, stormwater facilities, gazebo, picnic tables, benches, signage,
etc.) on the Babcock Ridge portion (Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.’s 31.-1-14.2 and 31.-1-14.4) of the Culver Road Preserve, and
Whereas,the Town of Ithaca estimates the total cost of this project to be approximately $281,700, based on cost estimates provided by two qualified design consultants and the Town of
Ithaca’s Engineering, Public Works, and Planning Departments, and
Whereas, grant applications are due by July 29, 2022; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, or designated representative, is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for design and construction costs for the
Culver Road Preserve – Babcock Ridge Trail and Site Enhancement project under the 2022 Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage in an amount
not to exceed $281,700.00 ($70,425.00 Town of Ithaca local share), and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a project agreement with OPRHP for such financial assistance
to the Town of Ithaca.
Moved: Bill GoodmanSeconded: Pamela Bleiwas
Vote: ayes – Goodman, Bleiwas, Howe, DePaolo, Rosen, Levine and Johnson