Champlain board authorizes LWRP grant application for Great Chizzy River Marina feasibility study

The Town of Champlain board on July 8 authorized submitting a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) application to the New York State Department of State to fund a feasibility study for the Great Chizzy River Marina. The resolution authorizes the Lake Champlain‑Lake George Regional Planning Board (LCLG RPB) to prepare and submit the application on the town’s behalf and authorizes the supervisor to execute documents necessary for application and potential implementation.

The resolution states the LWRP program may fund up to 75% of the project cost, with the town responsible for a 25% local match to be provided through cash, volunteer time, municipal force accounts or other eligible non‑state sources. During discussion the board noted the application is for the feasibility study only; potential dredging and construction would be the subject of later funding applications informed by the feasibility study. One board member recalled a consultant fee estimate discussed in staff conversations; the minutes do not record a final contract amount and the town clerk and supervisor said they would provide formal consultant quotes separately.

Supervisor Tremblay said the LCLG RPB is preparing the grant and that there is no charge to the town for their grant support. The board voted by roll call to approve the resolution; recorded votes were "Aye." If the grant is awarded, the town will need to budget or otherwise identify the 25% local match in a future fiscal year and pursue additional federal or state funding for dredging or construction if recommended by the feasibility study.

Clarifying details: the resolution authorizes application submission only and instructs the supervisor to execute required certifications; the estimated cost of later dredging or final project construction was noted as potentially large and will depend on the feasibility study's findings and subsequent funding awards.