2006-1462006-146 copy
Resolution Authorizing the Town of Wappinger to Enter Into an Amendment to the
Existing Cooperation Agreement Dated July 6th , 2000, as Amended, with the County of
Dutchess, for the Purpose of Undertaking Community Development and Home Programs
for the Program Year Commencing Federal Fiscal Years 2007-2009
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on June 12th,
2006.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor - Joseph Ruggiero
Councilmembers - Robert L. Valdati
Vincent F. Bettina
Joseph P. Paoloni
Maureen McCarthy
ABSENT:
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy.
WHEREAS, the secretary of Housing and Urban Development of the United States is
authorized, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended,
and the HOME Investment Partnership Program of Title II of the National Affordable Housing
Act of 1990, to make grants to States and other units of general local government to help finance
Community Development Programs, and
WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the Town of Wappinger
participate in aforesaid Community Development and HOME programs for the program year
commencing Federal Years 2007-2009, (and successive three year qualification period); and
WHEREAS, Section 99-h of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York
grants to any municipal corporation the power, either individually or jointly with one or more
other municipal corporations, to apply for, accept and expend funds made available by the
Federal government, either directly or through the state, pursuant to the provisions of any Federal
law which is not inconsistent with the statues or constitution of this State, in order to administer,
conduct or participate with the Federal government in programs relating to the general welfare of
the inhabitants of such municipal corporation, and
WHEREAS, Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended, and the HOME Investment Partnership Program of Title H of the National Affordable
Housing Act of 1990, and any `Eligible Activities" thereunder are not inconsistent with the
statutes or constitution of the State, and
WHEREAS, The TOWN OF WAPPINGER shall take all required actions to comply
with the Urban County's certification required by Section 104 (b) of Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, and with the provisions of the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits discrimination
because of race, color or national origin under any program or activity receiving Federal
financial assistance, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Executive Order 11988, Section
109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the Fair Housing Act,
the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 Uniform Relocation Act, Sec. 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable laws. Further, Urban County funding is
specifically prohibited for activities in, or in support of, any cooperating unit of general local
government that does not affirmatively further fair housing within its own jurisdiction, or that
impedes that County's action to comply with its fair housing certification.
WHEREAS, the TOWN OF WAPPINGER as a cooperating unit of local government
has adopted and is enforcing:
a) A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations,
and
b) A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance
to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights
demonstrations within jurisdictions.
WHEREAS, participation by the County of Dutchess as an Urban County in the
Community Development and HOME programs requires that the Municipality of the TOWN OF
WAPPINGER, and the County of Dutchess cooperate in undertaking, and assist in undertaking,
essential community development and housing activities, specifically those activities authorized
by statutes enacted pursuant to Article 9 and 17 of the New York Constitution, and
WHEREAS, the County and the TOWN OF WAPPINGER will cooperate in developing
Community Development and Affordable Housing Programs and applications for the
Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program and the HOME Investment
Partnership ("HOME Program") which will be designed primarily for the purpose of meeting the
priority needs and objectives of the participating localities based upon an inventory of the
community development and housing needs developed mutually by local and County officials,
and
WHEREAS, the Board deems it to be in the public interest for the Municipality of the
TOWN OF WAPPINGER to enter into a Cooperation Agreement Amendment with the County
of Dutchess for the aforesaid purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: That Joseph Ruggiero,
Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger, be and hereby is authorized to execute a Cooperation
Agreement Amendment between the Municipality of the TOWN OF WAPPINGER and the
County of Dutchess for the purpose of undertaking a Community Development Program
pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
the HOME Investment Partnership Program of Title H of the National Affordable Housing Act
of 1990, for the program year commencing Federal Fiscal Years 2007-2009 (and successive
three-year qualification periods).
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR
Voting: AYE
ROBERT L. VALDATI, COUNCILMAN
Voting: AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting: AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting: AYE
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN Voting: AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
6/12/2006
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The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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HN STERSON, TOWN CLERK
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, TOWN SUPERVISOR