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TOWN OF BOSTON TOWN OF BOSTON - RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 34 NYS WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT ACT - 2024 NYS WATER GRANT WHEREAS, the Town of Boston, after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the existing conditions, problems and review of available data for the Boston water system, has hereby determined that certain work, as described in the Town of Boston Water System Improvements Phase 2 & 3 map, plan and report, is required to address the repair and maintenance of the Boston water system's water main and pump station infrastructure in Water Districts 1 & 2. The Town of Boston Water System Improvements Phase 2 & 3, herein called the "Project", is desirable, is in the public interest, and is required in order to implement the Project and address said compliance requirements; and WHEREAS, the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) authorizes State assistance to municipalities for drinking water quality improvement projects by means of a contract, and the Town of Boston deems it to be in the public interest and benefit under this law to enter into a contract therewith. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 1. Supervisor Jason Keding, or his representative or successor in office, is the representative authorized to act on behalf of the Boston Town Board in all matters related to State assistance under the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) and/or any applicable State grant provisions. 2. The Supervisor, or his representative, is authorized to submit a 2024 NYS WIIA grant application in the amount of $10,090,000 of which the Town is requesting $5,000,000 in grant funding; 3. The Town of Boston Town Board agrees to fund its portion of the cost of the Project by way of a General Obligation Bond or a series of Bond Anticipation Notes, and that funds will be made available to initiate the Project efforts within 12 months of written approval of its application by the NYS Department of Health and the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation authority; 4. The one certified copy of this Resolution be prepared and submitted with the electronic WIIA grant application to the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation; and 5. This Resolution takes effect immediately.