File #: LM-2022-0259    Version: Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 5/10/2022 In control: City Clerk
On agenda: Final action: 7/5/2022
Title: RESOLUTION OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (CTDEEP) AND SIGN ANY ASSOCIATED STATE AGREEMENTS, AGREEMENTS WITH CONTRACTORS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE DESIRABLE OR NECESSARY, INCLUDING ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS, REGARDING REPAIRS TO THE QUINNIPIAC AV/CLIFTON ST CANOE LAUNCH.
Attachments: 1. Clifton Canoe Launch_CHECKLIST, 2. Clifton Canoe Launch_Cover ltr, 3. Clifton Canoe Launch_FISCAL IMPACT STMT, 4. Clifton Canoe Launch_PRIOR NOTIFICATION, 5. Clifton Street Canoe Launch and Waterfront Access Draft Contract DH accepted, 6. Initial ARPA Project Report Form Template_Clifton Street Canoe Launch, 7. signed cover, 8. Clifton Canoe Launch_RESOLUTION, 9. LM-2022-0259 signed checklist, 10. LM-2022-0259 signed packet, 11. LM-2022-0259
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RESOLUTION OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (CTDEEP) AND SIGN ANY ASSOCIATED STATE AGREEMENTS, AGREEMENTS WITH CONTRACTORS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE DESIRABLE OR NECESSARY, INCLUDING ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS, REGARDING REPAIRS TO THE QUINNIPIAC AV/CLIFTON ST CANOE LAUNCH.

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WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM) has authorized this project to be funded from the Federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 117-7 (ARPA);

WHEREAS, the ARPA funding is intended to support improving outdoor spaces as a response to the public health emergency and/or its negative economic impacts in accordance with federal regulations;

WHEREAS, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) will administer the funds;

WHEREAS, the project involves the repair of an existing boat launch and waterfront access platform;

WHEREAS, the City of New Haven through its Department of Engineering, will develop said improvements;

WHEREAS, The City of New Haven desires to continue to improve vessel/marine movement and provide outdoor public space use for its residents; and

WHEREAS, New Haven Residents, especially surrounding neighborhoods will benefit from the improvements to the Quinnipiac Avenue/Clifton Street Canoe Launch.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN THAT THE MAYOR IS AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (CTDEEP) AND SIGN ANY ASSOCIATED STATE AGREEMENTS, AGREEMENTS WITH CONTRACTORS, AGREEMENTS WITH ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE DESIRABLE OR NECESSARY, INCLUDING ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING ANY REQURED INDEMNIFICATIONS OF THE STATE REGARDING REPAIRS TO THE QUINNIPIAC AVENUE/CLIFTON STREET CANOE LAUNCH UTILIZING FUNDS UNDER THE A...

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