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Carmel board commits local matches to multiple state grant applications
Summary
The Town of Carmel on July 8 authorized applications to New York’s Consolidated Funding Application for waterfront, water-quality, dam restoration and parks projects and committed to provide required local matching funds if grants are awarded (local match percentages specified in the resolution).
The Town of Carmel board on July 8 adopted a resolution authorizing applications to the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for several local projects and committing to provide the required local matching funds should awards be made.
Councilman Schonick read the resolution on behalf of the board, which lists projects including a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) application, a water-quality improvement project (WQIP) and dam restoration, improvements at Airport Park under the New York Main Street/New York Kicks-type funding, and improvements at Jimmy McDonough Park through the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation grant program. The resolution says the town will provide local matches as follows: 25% for the LWRP and certain water/dam projects and 50% for the Airport Park and McDonough Park grant categories if awards are received.
The board authorized the town supervisor or a designee to submit applications, certifications, agreements and other documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, administer the grants. The resolution also directs the town to appropriate the required local share subject to applicable budgetary, procurement and legal requirements.
The board voted to adopt the resolution during the meeting; the motion to adopt was read, seconded and approved by roll call. No amendments to the dollar amounts or match percentages were made during discussion.
Why it matters: Securing CFA funds can bring state grant dollars for waterfront planning, park upgrades and infrastructure to the town, but the local match commitments will require the town to identify funding sources and follow standard procurement and budget procedures before any work proceeds.
