2016-124 2016-124
Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Inter-Municipal Cooperative Agreement
Between The Town Wappinger, The Town Of Poughkeepsie And The Village Of
Wappingers Falls For A Wappinger Creek Recreation Committee
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 May 23,
2016.
The meeting was called to order by Lori A. Jiava, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following was recorded:
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2016-124
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Lori A.Jiava Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H.Beale Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled William Ciccarelli Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn John J.Fenton Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Michael Kuzmicz Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilman Kuzmicz.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger, the Town of Poughkeepsie and the Village of
Wappingers Falls wish to enter into an Inter-Municipal Cooperation Agreement for a Wappinger
Creek Recreation Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger, the Town of Poughkeepsie and the Village of
Wappingers Falls share the Lower Wappinger Creek and it is recreationally utilized; and
WHEREAS, through a CDBG grant, a Hudson River Improvement Fund grant, and a
Department of Environmental Conservation Hudson River Estuary Access grant, which were
obtained by the VILLAGE, the creation of a Lower Wappinger Creek Community Boathouse
and Park will commence in the near future; and
WHEREAS, the VILLAGE relies solely on volunteers for its recreational programming;
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger and the Town of Poughkeepsie have paid
Recreation Departments with higher programming capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the location of the proposed boathouse and parkland are located within the
Village of Wappingers Falls; and
WHEREAS, the three partnered municipalities desire to establish an agreement for
managing these shared resources; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger, Town of Poughkeepsie and the Village of
Wappingers Falls hereby agree to the terms and conditions as contained in the Inter-Municipal
Cooperation Agreement for a Wappinger Creek Recreation Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the
Inter-Municipal Cooperation Agreement for a Wappinger Creek Recreation Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board Members individually confirm that they have each read the
Inter-Municipal Cooperation Agreement attached hereto, and understand the terms, conditions
and obligations therein.
3. The Town Board hereby authorizes Supervisor Lori A. Jiava to execute the Inter-
Municipal Cooperation Agreement by and on behalf of the Town of Wappinger, evidencing the
Town's agreement to the terms, conditions and obligations contained therein, copy of which is
attached hereto.
4. The Town Board further authorizes the Supervisor and the Attorney to the Town to
negotiate and modify the wording of any of the terms, conditions or obligations contained in the
Inter-Municipal Cooperation Agreement provided that such modifications are substantially
consistent with the terms and conditions as stated therein.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES: Jiava, Beale, Ciccarelli, Fenton, Kuzmicz
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
5/23/2016
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSS P P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK