HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2023-052 Accept Grant for Babcock Ridge TrailMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
March13, 2023
TB Resolution 2023 - 052: Authorization to Accept Grant Funds from NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for the Babcock Ridge Trail at Culver Road Preserve
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca applied for financial assistance from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) under the Environmental Protection
Fund Grant Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage for the purpose of funding the development of the Babcock Ridge Trail at Culver Road Preserve; now, therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca is authorized and directed to accept these grant funds in an amount not to exceed $211,275.00 for the project described in the grant application;
Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca is authorized and directed to agree to the terms and conditions of the Master Contract with OPRHP for such development of the Babcock Ridge Trail at
Culver Road Preserve;
Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca is authorized and directed to agree to the terms and conditions of any required deed of easement granted to OPRHP that affects title to real property
owned by the municipality and improved by grant funds, which may be a duly recorded public access covenant, conservation easement, and/or preservation covenant;
Resolved, that the governing body of the municipality delegates signing authority to execute the Master Contract and any amendments thereto, any required deed of easement, and any other
certifications to the Town Supervisor.
Moved: Rod HoweSeconded: Rob Rosen
Vote: ayes – Howe, Rosen, DePaolo, Bleiwas and Johnson