Carnwath Manor Grant ApplicationRESOLUTION NO. 2003-150
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
TO SUBMIT A 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF. PARKS,
RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR THE RESTORATION
AND PRESERVATION OF THE MANSION AT CARNWATH MANOR
At the reorganization 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 the 27th day of May, 2003, at 7:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor -
Councilmen -
ABSENT:
Joseph Ruggiero
Robert L. Valdati
Vincent F. Bettina
Joseph P. Paoloni
Christopher J. Colsey
The following Resolution was introduced by Mr. Bettina
Mr. Colsey
and seconded by
WHEREAS, The Town Board of Wappinger will submit to the NYS Office of
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, an application for 2003 Environmental
Protection Fund grant funds to make necessary structural preservation enhancements to
Carnwath Mansion at historic Carnwath Manor; and
h WHEREAS, In additiot r to al plyingfor such funds, the Town of Wappinger will
provide matching funds from sources such as force account, donated labor and materials,
and volunteerism, not to exceed 50% of the total project cost; and
WHEREAS, The Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger has requested
authorization to file a grant application to the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and
Historic Preservation for the purpose of preserving Carnwath Mansion.
THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED, That Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor of the
Town of Wappinger, is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for funds
from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in
accordance with the provisions of Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993 or
Title 3 of the Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act of 1996, in an amount not to exceed
$500,000, and upon approval of said request to enter into and executea project agreement
with the State for such financial assistance to the Town of Wappinger.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilman
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilman
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilman
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY, Councilman
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
May 27, 2003
Voting Agee
Voting Aye
Voting Aye
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The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.