The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson
Partnership
Annual Report
(FINAL DRAFT)
August 2011—August 2012
Prepared By:
Devin R. Lander
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Mission
The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership’s mission is to
preserve, enhance and develop the historic, agricultural, scenic, natural and
recreational resources and the significant waterways within the Partnership
region. Through the tradition of municipal home rule, the Partnership will foster
collaborative projects with pertinent non-profit and governmental entities with an
emphasis on both agricultural and open space protection, economic and tourism
development, and the protection and interpretation of our natural and cultural
heritage.
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Partnership Members
Officers
Thomas Richardson, Chair—Supervisor, City of Mechanicville
Sara Idleman, Vice-Chair—Supervisor, Town of Greenwich
Willard H. Peck, Treasurer—Supervisor, Town of Northumberland
Katherine L. Tomasi, Secretary—Appointee, Temporary President of the Senate
Board Members
Thomas N. Wood III—Supervisor, Town of Saratoga
John Sherman—Mayor, Village of Schuylerville
Anthony J. Sylvester—Mayor, City of Mechanicville
John E. Lawler—Supervisor, Town of Waterford
J. Bert Mahoney—Mayor, Village of Waterford
Edward Kinowski—Supervisor, Town of Stillwater
Earnest Martin Sr.—Mayor, Village of Stillwater
Mitchell Suprenant—Supervisor, Town of Ft. Edward
John Rymph—Supervisor, Town of Easton
Mathew Traver—Mayor, Village of Fort Edward
David Doonan—Mayor, Village of Greenwich
Todd Kuzneirs—Appointee, Temporary President of the Senate
Nelson Ronsvalle—Proxy—Supervisor, Town of Halfmoon
Jim Sullivan—Mayor, Village of Victory
Teri Ptacek—Executive Director, Agricultural Stewardship Association (A.S.A.)
Julie Stokes—Board Member, Saratoga Preserving Land and Nature (P.L.A.N.)
Non-Voting Ex-Officio Members
Joseph Martens—Commissioner, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
(Charles Vandrei, Proxy)
Rose Harvey—Commissioner, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation (Alane Ball-Chinian, Proxy)
Darrel Aubertine—Commissioner, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
(Phil Giltner, Proxy)
Partners
Joe Finan—Superintendent, Saratoga National Historical Park
Brian Stratton—Director, NYS Canal Corporation
Maria Trabka—Executive Director, Saratoga Preserving Land and Nature (P.L.A.N.)
George Hodgson—President, Lakes to Locks Passage, Inc., Proxy of Treasurer Bill Peck
Janet Kennedy—Executive Director, Lakes to Locks Passage, Inc.
Katie Stone—Counsel, Open Space Institute/Chairwoman of the Board, Saratoga P.L.A.N.
Marlene Bissell—Co-Director, Hudson Crossing Park
Alan Bissell—Co-Director, Hudson Crossing Park
Jennifer Dorsey, PhD—Director, Siena College Center for Revolutionary Era Studies
Beth Sciumeca—Director, Erie Canalway National Heritage Area
Lori Duell—Project Manager, Erie Canalway National Heritage Area
Mark A. Castiglione—Executive Director, Hudson River Valley Greenway
Jim Brangan—Coordinator, Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership
John Hayes—Director, Prospect Hill Cemetery Association
Dave Perkins—Trail Coordinator, New York State Snowmobile Association
Neal Orsini—President, Rodger’s Island Heritage Development Alliance, Inc
Dick Farrell—President, Friends of the Saratoga Battlefield
Tim Holmes—Board Member, Friends of the Saratoga Battlefield
Frederick Altman—President, New York Military Heritage Institute
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Table of Contents
Message from the Chair—Page 5
Year in Review—Page 6
The Next Steps—Page 12
Appendix 1: Schuylerville Visitor Center Project Phase 1—Page 13
Appendix 2: Expansion Legislation—Page 15
Appendix 3: Resolutions Passed—Page 23
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Message from the Chair:
2011-2012 was a very good year for the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson
Partnership (the Partnership). The Partnership continues to grow in size and undertake activities
to enhance its stated mission of preserving, enhancing and developing the historic, agricultural,
scenic, natural and recreational resources and the significant waterways within the Partnership
region. The 2012 New York State Legislative Session saw the passage of a bill sponsored by
Senator Roy McDonald and Assemblyman Steve Englebright that expands the Partnership
further into areas of Saratoga, Washington, and Rensselaer Counties. We hope to welcome
many new members as a result of this bill being signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
This past year saw the final completion of the Sword Surrender Site Plan, which was funded by a
$75,000 American Battlefield Protection Program Grant. Saratoga Associates did a wonderful
job in completing the plan. I would like to thank Brit Bassinger and his team from Saratoga
Associates as well as all of the Partnership Sword Surrender Site Plan Subcommittee members,
and the local shareholders for all of their hard work on this project over the past year.
2011-2012 saw much work being done on moving towards the installation of a state-of-the-art
gateway visitor center in Schuylerville on the site of the former Town of Saratoga Town Hall.
The Partnership received a $191,000 grant from the Canalcorp through the Governor’s Regional
Economic Council for the construction of the visitor center. The visitor center project also
received a $350,000 Federal By-Ways Program grant through the hard work of Janet Kennedy
from Lakes to Locks Passage. This Annual Report describes more about the visitor center
project and the exciting developments that have taken place.
I would also like to thank each and every member of the Partnership who continues to work hard
towards our shared regional goals. I feel strongly that all of you are truly partners in creating a
legacy of positive protection and enhancement. These people represent their municipalities and
organizations to the highest level and I am happy to work with them all.
I would also like to thank our very good friends in State government. Without their bi-partisan
vision, advocacy, strong will and understanding of the need for the Partnership, we would simply
not exist. A very special thanks to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senators Roy McDonald and
Betty Little; Assemblymen Steve Englebright, Jack McEneny, and Tony Jordan; and
Commissioners Joe Martens, Rose Harvey and Darrel Aubertine. I would also like to personally
thank Congressman Chris Gibson and Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand for their
continued support.
As we move forward during this challenging and exciting time, let’s continue to work with all of
our partners towards a continued legacy of success for the people of our region!
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Tom Richardson, Chair
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Year in Review
The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership (the Partnership) has had
continued success during its fourth full year of existence. The following is a list of projects that
have been undertaken by the Partnership and an update as to their progress.
1. Completion of the Sword Surrender Site Plan
One of the first major moves the Partnership was able to undertake was the protection—with the
help of the Open Space Institute—of the Sword Surrender Site located in the Town of Saratoga.
The Sword Surrender Site—also known as the Germaine House—consists of nineteen-acres that
comprise the site of what is traditionally understood to be the location of the sword surrender
ceremony that took place on October 17, 1777 between British Lieutenant General John
Burgoyne and Major General Horatio Gates of the Army of the United States. A famous
painting of the surrender scene was completed in 1822 by John Trumbull and now hangs in the
Rotunda of the United States Capital Building in Washington, D.C.
Due to the Sword Surrender Site’s close proximity to the Saratoga Battlefield and since
preserving the viewshed of the Battlefield is one of the main objectives of the Partnership, the
protection and preservation of the Surrender Site fits the mission of the Partnership. The Battle
of Saratoga is considered by historians to be one of the most significant battles in world history
and certainly one of the defining moments in the history of America. Preserving the site of the
surrender of General Burgoyne to General Gates will ensure that the land will remain hallowed
public ground for future generations.
In 2010, the Partnership was awarded a $75,000 American Battlefield Preservation Program
(ABPP) Federal grant to undertake site planning at the Sword Surrender Site. This grant was
awarded on a competitive basis and signifies a watershed event in the Partnership’s evolution as
it marks the first grant the Partnership itself has received. Immediately, the Partnership formed a
Subcommittee to begin the RFP process to locate and hire a consultant to perform the site plan
work. The Subcommittee met and evaluated several proposals from consultants and utilized an
anonymous rating system to choose Saratoga Associates as the preferred firm. Brit Basinger and
the team from Saratoga Associates then began working on the site plan and performed
cartography of the site, site design, and research. A series of meetings were set up by Saratoga
Associates that involved the local stakeholders interested in the site, including the Partnership
Subcommittee, local and county historians, and the National Park Service. These meetings
featured a site visit and walk, as well as two day-long interpretation planning sessions.
Saratoga Associates followed these meetings up with a public presentation in which local
stakeholders were invited to attend. This presentation highlighted several conceptual renderings
of what the Sword Surrender Site will look like after the implementation stage of this project is
complete. Several of the ideas and suggestions for the Sword Surrender Site include tie it in with
the existing trail network and interpretive themes of the area, including the Fishcreek Trail,
Champlain Canal Towpath, Schuyler House, and the Saratoga Battlefield itself. Edits to the Plan
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were made by the ABPP, and the Partnership will be voting on the final plan in the very near
future.
2. The Dix Bridge Update
The Dix Bridge—located on County Route 70 and jointly owned by Saratoga and Washington
Counties—was built in 1895 by a local resident named Clark to provide a “free bridge”
alternative for crossing the Hudson River since existing bridges in the area all charged a toll.
Mr. Clark’s daughter was married to John Alden Dix who later served as Governor of New York
State from 1911-1913. The Dix Bridge is a “High Warren Truss” bridge and qualifies for listing
on the National Historic Register.
Within the last several decades, the Dix Bridge has fallen into disrepair. It is currently closed to
all traffic and has been flagged by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)
for structural damage, which concluded the bridge must be repaired or removed. Following the
lead of the local efforts of the non-profit group Hudson Crossing Park and with the support of
Saratoga and Washington County, the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership
applied for a grant through the Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP). TEP is a federal
reimbursement program under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity
Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), administered by the NYSDOT. Recognizing that
transportation systems are influenced and impacted by more than the condition of the traditional
highway and bridge infrastructure, this program enables funding for transportation projects of
cultural, aesthetic, historic and environmental significance. The application was deemed worthy
by the NYSDOT and awarded a total of $2.45 million in federal funds with $675,000 to be raised
as a local match.
The total amount of $3.125 million in rehabilitation funding will enable the Dix Bridge to reopen as a non-vehicular shared-use walkway. This would make the Dix Bridge the only local
safe passage over the Hudson River for bicyclists, pedestrians, snowmobilers, and equestrians.
The current local bicycle route directs cyclists over the much busier Route 4 Bridge in
Northumberland.
A rehabilitated and re-opened Dix Bridge will actively unite Saratoga and Washington counties
through the Hudson Crossing Park, providing an innovative model for environmentally
responsible economic re-development and recreation. A fully functioning Dix Bridge also would
meet a key need outlined by the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan (LWRP), the New York
State Canalway Trail Master Plan, as well as many Empire State Greenway planning efforts.
The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership remains committed to working
with both Saratoga and Washington counties, local entities, and elected officials to ensure that
the Dix Bridge project comes to fruition. During the past year, Chairman Tom Richardson has
met with local, state, business, and federal leaders to attempt to secure support for this project.
In meeting with Saratoga County officials Chairman Richardson, with the support of Treasurer
Bill Peck and Partnership member Tom Wood, was able to get a commitment from the County
for the entire $675,000 match, contingent upon continued support from other sources. Such
support has come in the past year from both the New York State Snowmobile Association and
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the Town of Greenwich. The Dix Bridge Project was awarded a $300,000 grant through the
Capital Region Economic Development Council in 2011-2012 to help with the local match.
3. Partnership Website Design
In 2012, the Partnership was named as a Regional Stakeholder in the Champlain Valley National
Heritage Partnership (CVNHP). As a result, the Partnership received $2,200 for promotional
activities. The Partnership voted to use the funding to update and re-launch its website. The
website work is being done by Andrew Alberti from Lakes to Locks Passage and is now
available online at www.hudsonhoosicpartnership.org.
4. The Saratoga Turning Point Gateway Visitor Center
The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership’s board decided in 2009 to
purchase and protect the land and building owned by the Town of Saratoga which once served as
its Town Hall. The building and the 2.5 acres it rests on is in the Village of Schuylerville and is
adjacent to a larger public park area known as Fort Hardy Park. This land is historically
significant because it is the location where the soldiers of the British Army laid down their
weapons after having lost the Battles of Saratoga. The Partnership seeks to preserve this land in
public holding, remove the former Town Hall building, and construct a gateway visitor center
and Partnership headquarters. According to a 2004 General Management Plan completed by the
Saratoga National Historical Park, the Park would be able to then operate and staff a visitor
center in Schuylerville.
This visitor center would act as a regional gateway tourist attraction for not only Schuylerville,
but for the entire region surrounding the Saratoga National Historical Park and the Lakes to
Locks International Scenic By-way Corridor. It would provide a presence for the National Park
Service to orient visitors and be able to tie in the story of the surrender of the British Army and
guide visitors to affiliated sites within the corridor. Exhibit space will be provided for all of the
Partnership members including NYS Canal Corporation, OPRHP and DEC.
The visitor center project will be constructed in a phased approach. The land will be purchased
by the Open Space Institute (OSI) utilizing a Legislative Member Item Grant. OSI will hold title
during the construction of the visitor center. Once the land is purchased, the remainder of the
Member Item will be utilized for site planning and construction. In 2011, the Partnership was
awarded a $191,000 grant from Canalcorp through the Capital Region Economic Council, which
will be used for construction of the visitor center. In 2012, the Erie Canalway National Heritage
Area awarded Lakes to Locks Passage a $7,500 grant for pre-design of the visitor center.
Saratoga Associates was hired by Lakes to Locks to do the pre-design. Lakes to Locks Passage
applied for a Federal By-Ways Program grant in 2011 for the waypoint exhibits and interpretive
design and implementation of the visitor center and in 2012 was awarded $350,000. The
Partnership applied for a $600,000 Regional Economic Council grant in July, 2012 and will
hopefully be successful in acquiring the full amount.
Besides the various grant sources of funding, the visitor center project has received in-kind
services help. Through the work of Saratoga National Historical Park Superintendent Joe Finan,
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the Timber Framers Guild has agreed to make the framing of the visitor center building one of
their main volunteer projects. Using largely volunteer expert timber framers, the Guild will
construct the entire frame of the new visitor center as part of Phase 1. Joe Finan has also been
instrumental in identifying local timber that will be used for the construction of the new building
at a savings of thousands of dollars. Appendix 1 includes a full breakdown of the Phase 1
funding sources for the visitor center project.
5. Total Funding Breakdown
Since the Partnership’s inception in 2007, it has disbursed the following amount of grant money
to localities, which has in turn leveraged several times as much from other sources:
Grants/Funding Received to Date:
Project Name
Dix Bridge Project
Amount
$2,450,000
Source
U.S. Department of
Transportation
Dix Bridge Project
$342,000
Saratoga County
Dix Bridge Project
$300,000
Dix Bridge Project
$27,000
Saratoga County IDA
Dix Bridge Project
$4,000
Washington County
Snowmobile Club
Dix Bridge Project
$2,000
Sword Surrender Site Purchase
$350,000
Sword Surrender Site Planning Project
$75,000
American Battlefield Protection
Program
Sword Surrender Site Bas Relief
$38,000
Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable
Trust
Schuylerville Visitor Center Project
$350,000
Schuylerville Visitor Center Project
$191,000
Schuylerville Visitor Center Project
Study
$7,500
Capital Region Economic
Development Council
Town of Greenwich
NYS Member Item
NYS Member Item
Capital Region Economic
Development Council/Canalcorp
Erie Canalway National
Heritage Area
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Schuylerville Visitor Center Project
$350,000
The Houser Farm Project
(Additional Funding Leveraged
by Washington County ASA--$217,010)
$28,000
NYS Member Item
Village of Waterford
Broad Street Improvements
(Village of Waterford Match--$5,000)
$5,000
NYS Member Item
Ft. Edward--Pedestrian Corridor
$28,000
NYS Member Item
Old Saratoga on the Hudson Fish Creek
Trail Fish Creek Segment and Fish Creek
Revolutionary War Interpretive Site
$9,000
NYS Member Item
$10,000
NYS Member Item
Tour de Farm Self Guided
Bicycle Tour Project
$15,000
NYS Member Item
Partnership Stewardship Plan
$40,000
NYS Member Item
Susan B. Anthony Historic Site Project
$10,000
NYS Member Item
Historic Champlain Canal Trail
Interpretive Signage Project
$7,500
NYS Member Item
Mechanicville Route 67
Concrete Wall Improvement Project
(Total Matching Funds--$170,000)
$10,000
NYS Member Item
Greenwich Interpretive Plan
$20,000
NYS Member Item
Col. Baum's Interpretive Trail Phase I
(Washington County Historical Society
Match--$1,000)
National Scenic By-Ways
Program
TOTAL STATE GRANTS FUNDS RECEIVED--$1,373,500
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS LEVERAGED—$2,882,500
TOTAL LOCAL FUNDS LEVERAGED--$806,010
TOTAL ALL FUNDS--$5,062,010
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6. Resolutions Passed
During the past year, the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership passed
several resolutions supporting various local initiatives as well as resolutions becoming partners
with other organizations. A complete list of the resolutions is in Appendix 3.
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The Next Steps
The Partnership is focusing much of its efforts on the implementation of its Stewardship Plan
and the creation of the regional gateway visitor center. As Phase 1 for this project moves
forward, the Partnership will continue to seek additional funding for Phase 2 of the project.
Because of the signing of the Partnership’s expansion legislation into law, the Partnership will be
working to reach out to the newly designated towns and villages to brief them on the work the
Partnership has undertaken and plans to undertake in the future. Each newly designated town or
village must pass a resolution to join the Partnership as a member.
The Partnership is also taking a lead role in celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the creation of
the Saratoga National Historical Park, which will take place in 2013. The Partnership will work
with representatives from the National Park Service and New York State and local Government
to create a series of educational and celebratory events throughout the Partnership region during
the summer of 2013.
As it continues to expand and grow with strong community involvement supported by state and
federal initiatives, the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership will continue to
seek new and innovative ways to ensure that the historic, agricultural, scenic, natural and
recreational resources of the region are preserved and enhanced. In doing so, the Partnership
will not only continue to fulfill its mission and benefit its member communities, but will become
the leading entity of its kind in the state and in the nation. The Partnership’s innovative
framework and partnering ability make it uniquely poised to be the model for future such entities
across our country.
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Appendix 1: Schuylerville Visitor Center Project Phase 1
Logistical Breakdown
Phase I
$350,000—Joint Legislative Grant
Funds held in OPRHP’s budget
$35,000 will be transferred to Town of Saratoga for the completion of a land survey,
environmental assessment and archeological assessment
$115,000 to be transferred to the Open Space Institute (OSI) for the acquisition of the property
from the Town of Saratoga and for the Town’s carrying costs
$200,000 remaining will be used for site planning and construction
$191,000—Canalcorp Regional Economic Council Grant
Contract will be between Canalcorp and the Partnership
Funds will be administered by the Natural Heritage Trust (NHT)
Entire $191,000 will be for site construction
$10,000—Erie Canalway National Heritage Area Grant
Grant given to Lakes to Locks Passage, Inc. for site design
Saratoga Associates is currently completing the design project
In Kind Services
The Timber Framer’s Guild of America has agreed to frame and enclose the new building for
Phase I of the project using primarily volunteer labor.
Habitat for Humanity has been contacted by the Partnership and may remove and reuse the
current building at no cost.
The Saratoga National Historical Site has assigned their staff Civil Engineer to this project as
clerk of the works.
Local timber for construction is being identified and will be donated to the project.
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Schuylerville Visitor Center Member Item Breakdown
$350,000
EXPENSES
Survey, Environmental,
Archeological Assessments
AMOUNT
RECIPIENT
$35,000
Town of Saratoga
Acquisition
To include: fee simple acquisition
of building and 2.5 acres:
$100,000
Open Space Institute
Association Acquisition Costs
To include: appraisals, legal fees,
carrying costs:
$15,000
Open Space Institute
Pre-Development Costs
To include: site plan, visitor center
specifications and plan, interpretation
plan, cultural resource inventory,
engineering report:
$80,000
Natural Heritage Trust
$120,000
Natural Heritage Trust
Development Costs
To include: plan implementation,
building renovation, and construction:
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Appendix 2: Partnership Expansion Legislation
ENGLEBRIGHT, MCENENY, REILLY, CANESTRARI, MCLAUGHLIN, SAYWARD; M-S:
Thiele
Amd Art 42 Art head, SS42-0101, 42-0103, 42-0105, 42-0111, 42-0113, 42-0115 & 42-0117, En
Con L
Establishes the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership to replace and expand the territory of
the former Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership.
STATE OF NEW YORK
________________________________________________________________________
S. 2351
A. 2594
2011-2012 Regular Sessions
SENATE - ASSEMBLY
January 19, 2011
___________
IN
SENATE
--
Introduced
by
Sen.
McDONALD -- read twice and
ordered
printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on
Environmental Conservation
IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of
A.
ENGLEBRIGHT
--
read
once
and
referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN
ACT
to
amend
the
environmental
conservation law, in relation
to
establishing the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and
Assembly, do enact as follows:
1
Section 1. The article heading of article 42 of the
environmental
2 conservation law, as added by chapter 737 of the laws of
is
3 amended to read as follows:
4
5
6
7
§ 2.
environmental
2006,
HISTORIC [SARATOGA-WASHINGTON ON THE HUDSON]
HUDSON-HOOSIC RIVERS
PARTNERSHIP
Subdivisions 1, 3 and 4 of section 42-0101 of the
15
8
conservation law, as added by chapter 737
of
the
laws
of
2006,
are
9
10
amended to read as follows:
1. "Partnership" shall mean the organization established as [The]
the
11 Historic [Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson] Hudson-Hoosic Rivers
Part12 nership pursuant to section 42-0103 of this article.
13
3. "Historic [Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson] Hudson-Hoosic
Rivers
14 area" or "area" shall mean the contiguous area in Saratoga [and],
Wash15 ington and Rensselaer counties within the towns of Saratoga,
Stillwater,
16 Northumberland, Easton, Fort Edward, Waterford, Halfmoon [and],
Green17 wich, Schaghticoke, Hoosick, Moreau, White Creek, Cambridge,
Kingsbury,
18 Corinth and Pittstown; the villages of South Glens Falls,
Cambridge,
19 Hudson Falls, Valley Falls, Schaghticoke, Corinth and Hoosick Falls;
and
20 the city of Mechanicville.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in
brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD0141801-1
S. 2351
2
A.
2594
1
Rivers
2
section
3
4
section
5
737
6
7
Rivers
8
9
Hoosic
10
body
11
seven
12
become
13
the
14
super-
4. "Historic [Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson] Hudson-Hoosic
fund"
or
"fund"
shall
be
the
fund
established pursuant to
42-0115 of this article.
§ 3. The section heading and subdivisions 1, 5, 7 and 9 of
42-0103 of the environmental conservation law, as added by
chapter
of the laws of 2006, are amended to read as follows:
The Historic [Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson] Hudson-Hoosic
Partnership.
1. The Historic
Rivers
[Saratoga-Washington
on
the
Hudson]
Partnership is hereby established in the department to be a
corporate and public, and to consist of up to [twenty-two]
voting
Hudson-
members.
The
following
thirty-
individuals shall be invited to
members: the supervisor of the town of Saratoga, the supervisor
of
town of Fort Edward, the supervisor of the town of Greenwich, the
16
15 visor of the town of Easton, the supervisor of the town of
Stillwater,
16 the supervisor of the town of Waterford, the supervisor of the town
of
17 Northumberland, the supervisor of the town of Halfmoon, the
supervisor
18 of the town of Mechanicville, the supervisor of the town of White
Creek,
19 the supervisor of the town of Cambridge, the supervisor of the town
of
20 Moreau, the supervisor of the town of Schaghticoke, the supervisor
of
21 the town of Pittstown, the supervisor of the town of Hoosick, the
super22 visor of the town of Kingsbury, the supervisor of the town of
Corinth,
23 the mayor of the city of Mechanicville, the mayor of the village
of
24 Schuylerville, the mayor of the village of Victory, the mayor of
the
25 village of Stillwater, the mayor of the village of Fort Edward,
the
26 mayor of the village of Greenwich, the mayor of the village of
South
27 Glens Falls, the mayor of the village of Cambridge, the mayor of
the
28 village of Hudson Falls, the mayor of the village of Valley Falls,
the
29 mayor of the village of Schaghticoke, the mayor of the village
of
30 Corinth, the mayor of the village of Hoosick Falls and the mayor of
the
31 village of Waterford. In addition, six members shall be appointed
as
32 follows: two shall be appointed by the governor, two shall be
appointed
33 by the temporary president of the senate[,] and two shall be
appointed
34 by the speaker of the assembly. The commissioner and the
commissioners
35 of agriculture and markets, and parks, recreation and historic
preserva36 tion shall be nonvoting ex-officio members of the partnership. The
six
37 appointed members of the partnership, [three] two of which shall
be
38 residents of Saratoga county, two of which shall be residents of
Rensse39 laer county and [three] two of which shall be residents of
Washington
40 county, shall by training, education and experience or attainment
be
41 qualified to analyze, interpret and/or support matters relevant
to
42 historical, environmental, economic or scenic preservation work of
the
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43 partnership. Each ex-officio member of the partnership may
designate a
44 representative to attend, in his or her place, meetings of the
partner45 ship and to act in his or her behalf at meetings and with respect to
the
46 business of the partnership.
47
5. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of law,
general,
48 special[,] or local, no officer or employee of the state or any
civil
49 division thereof, shall be deemed to have forfeited or shall forfeit
his
50 or her office or employment by reason of his or her acceptance
of
51 membership on the partnership.
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[7. The partnership shall come into being, upon the receipt by
the
53 commissioner, of notice from eight municipal voting members the
inten54 tion to join the partnership.]
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9. Every state agency and public corporation having jurisdiction
of
56 land within municipalities located within the Historic [SaratogaWashS. 2351
3
A.
2594
1 ington on the Hudson River] Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership
Reserve
2 shall, to the fullest extent practicable, cooperate and assist the
part3 nership in carrying out the provisions of this article.
4
§ 4. Section 42-0105 of the environmental conservation law, as
added
5 by chapter 737 of the laws of 2006, is amended to read as follows:
6 § 42-0105. The Historic [Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson] HudsonHoo7 sic Rivers Partnership Reserve.
8
The area encompassed within the municipal boundaries in the towns
of
9 Saratoga, Stillwater, Northumberland, Easton, Fort Edward,
Waterford,
10 Halfmoon, Moreau, Schaghticoke, Cambridge, White Creek,
Pittstown,
11 Hoosick, Kingsbury, Corinth and Greenwich; the villages of South
Glens
12 Falls, Cambridge, Hudson Falls, Valley Falls, Schaghticoke, Corinth
and
13 Hoosick Falls; and the city of Mechanicville is hereby designated to
be
14 the Historic [Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson] Hudson-Hoosic
Rivers
15 Partnership Reserve.
16
§ 5. Section 42-0111 of the environmental conservation law, as
added
17 by chapter 737 of the laws of 2006, is amended to read as follows:
18
18 § 42-0111. Appropriations by municipalities.
19
To effectuate the purposes of this article, the local
legislative
20 bodies of the towns, villages and city within the reserve and the
coun21 ties of Saratoga [and], Washington and Rensselaer may appropriate
and
22 pay over to the partnership moneys to be expended by the partnership
to
23 carry out its functions [thereunder] pursuant to this article.
24
§ 6. Section 42-0113 of the environmental conservation law, as
added
25 by chapter 737 of the laws of 2006, is amended to read as follows:
26 § 42-0113. Cooperation of state agencies.
27
To effectuate the purposes of this article, the partnership
may
28 request from any department, board, bureau, commission or other
agency
29 of the state, and the same are authorized to provide, such
cooperation
30 and assistance, services and data as will enable the partnership
proper31 ly to carry out its functions [thereunder] pursuant to this article.
32
§ 7. Subdivision 1 of section 42-0115 of the environmental
conserva33 tion law, as added by chapter 737 of the laws of 2006, is amended
to
34 read as follows:
35
1. There is hereby established in the joint custody of the state
comp36 troller and the commissioner of taxation and finance a special fund
to
37 be known as the "Historic [Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson]
Hudson38 Hoosic Rivers fund".
39
§ 8. Section 42-0117 of the environmental conservation law, as
added
40 by chapter 737 of the laws of 2006, is amended to read as follows:
41 § 42-0117. Siena College revolutionary war institute.
42
The partnership may enter into an agreement with the Siena
College
43 revolutionary war institute to provide diverse, academically
based
44 education opportunities based on the historic resources of the
Historic
45 [Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson] Hudson-Hoosic Rivers
Partnership
46 Reserve for local schools, residents in the reserve and visitors to
the
47 reserve to learn about our nation's birth and democratic foundations.
48
§ 9. This act shall take effect upon the receipt by the
commissioner
49 of environmental conservation of notice from at least eight of
the
50 following municipal voting members of their intention to join
the
19
51
Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership: the town of White Creek, the
town
52
Cambridge,
53
Pittstown, the town of Hoosick, the
54
Corinth, the village of South Glens Falls, the village of Cambridge,
55
village
of
the
town
of
Moreau, the town of Schaghticoke, the town
of
town
of
Kingsbury,
the
town
of
the
of
Hudson
Falls,
the village of Valley Falls, the village
of
56
Falls;
Schaghticoke, the village of Corinth or the village
S. 2351
of
Hoosick
4
A.
2594
1
provided that the commissioner of environmental conservation shall
2
fy
3
notice from eight of the preceding
4
commission may maintain an accurate and timely effective database of
5
official
6
effectuating the provisions of section 44 of
7
section 70-b of the public officers law.
notithe
legislative
bill
drafting
commission
upon the occurrence
of
municipalities
in
order
that
the
the
text
of
the
laws of the state of New York in furtherance
of
the
legislative
law
and
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A2594
SPONSOR: Englebright
TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in
relation to establishing the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership
PURPOSE:
To create a Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership, to replace the
Historic Washington on the Hudson Partnership that will address such
matters such as collaborative agriculture and open space protection,
tourism development and revitalization of main streets, recreational
development, and protection of natural and cultural heritage.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Amend the environmental conservation law by establishing the Historic
Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership and repealing article 42 of such law
relating to the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership.
20
The Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership will consist of Historic
Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership Reserve that will address such matters
such as collaborative agriculture and open space protection, tourism
development and revitalization of main streets, recreational development, and protection of natural and cultural heritage. The areas of the
Hudson Reserve are within the municipal boundaries in the towns of Saratoga, Stillwater, Northumberland, East,on, Fort Edward, Waterford, Halfmoon, Greenwich, Schaghticoke, Hoosick, Moreau, White Creek, Cambridge,
Pittstown; the villages of South Glens Falls; and the city of Mechanicville. The partnership will consist of up to thirty-two voting members
that will consist of supervisors and mayors that encompass the Hudson
Partnership, as well as six additional appointed members, two appointed
by the Governor, two appointed by the temporary president of the senate
and two appointed by the speaker of the assembly. The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson fund in joint custody of the state comptroller and commissioner of taxation and finance. The partnership can
enter into an agreement with Siena College revolutionary war institute
to provide diverse, academically based education opportunities based on
the historic resources of the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Reserve for
local schools, residents and visitors of the reserve to learn about our
nation's birth and democratic foundations.
JUSTIFICATION:
The communities along the Hudson River in the counties of Saratoga,
Washington and Rensselaer possess unique historic and natural significance as a primary birthplace of America. The Historic Hudson-Hoosic
Rivers Partnership is an innovative framework building and expanding on
existing public and private initiatives to fully realize the areas
historic, natural and scenic, recreational and economic potential for
the people of the region and the state as a whole.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect upon the receipt by the commissioner of environmental conservation of notice from at least eight of the following
municipal voting members of their intention to join the Hudson-Hoosic
Rivers Partnership: the town of White Creek, the town of Cambridge, the
town of Moreau, the town of Schaghticoke, the town of Pittstown, the
town of Hoosick, the town of Kingsbury, the town of Corinth, the village
of South Glens Falls, the village of Cambridge, the village of Hudson
Falls, the village of Valley Falls, the Village of Schaghticoke, the
village of Corinth or the village of Hoosick Falls; provided that the
commissioner of environmental conservation shall notify the legislative
bill drafting commission upon the occurrence of notice from eight of the
preceding municipalities in order that the commission may maintain an
21
accurate and timely effective database of the official text of the laws
of the state of New York in furtherance of effectuating the provisions
of section 44 of the legislative law and section 70-b of the public
officers law.
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Appendix 3: Resolutions Passed, 2011-2012
September 26, 2011
A RESOLUTION BY THE HISTORIC SARATOGA-WASHINGTON ON THE HUDSON
PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCING THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
WHEREAS, The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership has been
established by the legislature to build on existing public and private initiatives to fully realize the
historic, natural and scenic, recreational and economic potential for the people of its region and
the state as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership’s mission is to
preserve, enhance and develop the historic, agricultural, scenic, natural and recreational
resources and the significant waterways within the Partnership region. Through the tradition of
municipal home rule, the Partnership will foster collaborative projects with pertinent non-profit
and governmental entities with an emphasis on both agricultural and open space protection,
economic and tourism development, and the protection and interpretation of our natural and
cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, the By-Laws of the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership call
for the annual election of officers to hold the position of Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and
Secretary; and
WHEREAS, the Officer Nomination subcommittee of the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the
Hudson Partnership voted unanimously to recommend Tom Richardson as Chair, Sara Idleman
as Vice-Chair, Bill Peck as Treasurer, and Kay Tomasi as Secretary; and
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the
Hudson Partnership has voted to elect Tom Richardson Chair, Sara Idleman Vice-Chair, Bill
Peck Treasurer, and Kay Tomasi Secretary for the term of one year.
___________________________________________Thomas Richardson, Chair
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be distributed to:
United States Senator Charles E. Schumer
United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand
United States Congressman Chris Gibson
New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
New York State Senator Elizabeth O’C Little
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New York State Senator Roy J. McDonald
New York State Assemblymember Steven Englebright
New York State Assemblymember Tony Jordan
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose
Harvey
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine
All members of the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership
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November 17, 2011
A RESOLUTION BY THE HISTORIC SARATOGA-WASHINGTON ON THE HUDSON
PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCING ITS DESIGNATION AS A REGIONAL STAKEHOLDER
GROUP FOR THE SARATOGA/WASHINGTON COUNTY REGION OF THE
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP.
WHEREAS, The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership has been
established by the New York State Legislature to build on existing public and private initiatives
to fully realize the historic, natural and scenic, recreational and economic potential for the people
of its region and the state as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership’s mission is to
preserve, enhance and develop the historic, agricultural, scenic, natural and recreational
resources and the significant waterways within the Partnership region. Through the tradition of
municipal home rule, the Partnership will foster collaborative projects with pertinent non-profit
and governmental entities with an emphasis on both agricultural and open space protection,
economic and tourism development, and the protection and interpretation of our natural and
cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership was established by act of
Congress in 2006 to recognize the importance of the historical, cultural, and recreational
resources of the Champlain Valley; to preserve, protect, and interpret those resources; to enhance
the tourism economy; and to encourage partnerships among state/provincial and local
governments; and non-profit organizations in New York, Quebec and Vermont; and
WHEREAS, the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership seeks Regional Stakeholder
Groups who meet on a regular basis and help identify community and county-level actions,
clarify regional needs, and provide information on upcoming initiatives; and
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the
Hudson Partnership has voted to become the Saratoga/Washington County Regional
Stakeholder Group of the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership.
___________________________________________Thomas Richardson, Chairman
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be distributed to:
United States Senator Charles E. Schumer
United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand
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United States Congressman Chris Gibson
United States Congressman Paul Tonko
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo
New York State Senator Roy J. McDonald
New York State Senator Elizabeth O’C Little
New York State Assemblymember Steven Englebright
New York State Assemblymember Tony Jordan
New York State Assemblymember John J. McEneny
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose
Harvey
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Darrel Aubertine
Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Program Manage Bill Howland
Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Cultural Heritage and Recreation Coordinator
Jim Brangan
All members of the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership
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January 20, 2012
A RESOLUTION BY THE HISTORIC SARATOGA-WASHINGTON ON THE HUDSON
PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCING THE DESIGNATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE
MILITARY MUSEUM AND VETERANS RESEARCH CENTER AS A PARTNERSHIP
MEMBER.
WHEREAS, The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership has been
established by the legislature to build on existing public and private initiatives to fully realize the
historic, natural and scenic, recreational and economic potential for the people of its region and
the state as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership’s mission is to
preserve, enhance and develop the historic, agricultural, scenic, natural and recreational
resources and the significant waterways within the Partnership region. Through the tradition of
municipal home rule, the Partnership will foster collaborative projects with pertinent non-profit
and governmental entities with an emphasis on both agricultural and open space protection,
economic and tourism development, and the protection and interpretation of our natural and
cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center is a
nonpartisan nonprofit 501(c)3 educational corporation, chartered by the Board of Regents, whose
mission is to preserve, interpret and disseminate the story, history and records of New York
State’s military forces and veterans; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center houses over
10,000 artifacts dating from the Revolutionary War to Desert Storm that relate to New York
State’s military forces, the state’s military history and the contributions of New York’s veterans;
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the
Hudson Partnership has voted to become a partner with the New York State Military Museum
and Veterans Research Center.
___________________________________________Thomas Richardson, Chairman
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be distributed to:
United States Senator Charles E. Schumer
United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand
United States Congressman Chris Gibson
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New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
New York State Senator Roy J. McDonald
New York State Senator Elizabeth O’C Little
New York State Assemblymember Steven Englebright
New York State Assemblymember Tony Jordan
New York State Assemblymember John J. McEneny
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose
Harvey
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Darrel Aubertine
Michael Aikey, Director, New York State Military Museum
All members of the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership
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April 30, 2012
A RESOLUTION BY THE HISTORIC SARATOGA-WASHINGTON ON THE HUDSON
PARTNERSHIP CALLING ON GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO TO SIGN
S.2351/A.2594 INTO LAW.
WHEREAS, S.2351/A.2594 establishes the Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership to replace the
Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership by effectively expanding the
Partnership’s region to include more communities including those in the vicinity of the
Bennington Battlefield; and
WHEREAS, S .2351/A.2594 seeks to build on the innovative framework of the Historic
Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership and continue the important work that the
Partnership is currently undertaking; and
WHEREAS, the communities added to the Partnership by S.2351/A.2594, should they wish to
join, will strengthen and broaden the regional viability of the Partnership and its mission to
preserve, enhance and develop the historic, agricultural, scenic, natural and recreational
resources and the significant waterways within the Partnership region. Through the tradition of
municipal home rule, the Partnership will foster collaborative projects with pertinent non-profit
and governmental entities with an emphasis on both agricultural and open space protection,
economic and tourism development, and the protection and interpretation of our natural and
cultural heritage; and.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the
Hudson Partnership respectfully asks that Governor Andrew M. Cuomo sign into law
S.2351/A.2594.
___________________________________________Thomas Richardson, Chairman
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May 14, 2012
A RESOLUTION BY THE HISTORIC SARATOGA-WASHINGTON ON THE HUDSON
PARTNERSHIP NAMING THE OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE AS FEE TITLE HOLDER,
PENDING THEIR BOARD APPROVAL, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE FORMER
TOWN OF SARATOGA TOWN HALL PARCEL FOR WHICH THE PARTNERSHIP WITH
REIMBURSE ALL COSTS NOT TO EXCEED $115,000.
WHEREAS, The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership has been
established by the New York State Legislature to build on existing public and private initiatives
to fully realize the historic, natural and scenic, recreational and economic potential for the people
of its region and the state as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership’s mission is to
preserve, enhance and develop the historic, agricultural, scenic, natural and recreational
resources and the significant waterways within the Partnership region. Through the tradition of
municipal home rule, the Partnership will foster collaborative projects with pertinent non-profit
and governmental entities with an emphasis on both agricultural and open space protection,
economic and tourism development, and the protection and interpretation of our natural and
cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, the Open Space Institute’s mission is to protect scenic, natural, and historic
landscapes to ensure public enjoyment, conserve habitats, and sustain community character
through land acquisition, conservation easements, regional loan programs, fiscal sponsorship,
creative partnerships, and analytical research; and
WHEREAS, the Open Space Institute has protected more than 116,000 acres by means of direct
acquisition and conservation easements in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, the Former Town of Saratoga Town Hall parcel has been designated by the
Saratoga National Historical Park’s 2004 Management Plan as historically significant to the
interpretation of the Battles of Saratoga; and
WHEREAS, the Former Town of Saratoga Town Hall parcel has been designated by the
Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership as the future site of the Schuylerville
Gateway Visitor Center; and
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the
Hudson Partnership has voted to name the Open Space Institute as fee title holder, pending
their board approval, and on behalf of the Partnership, to the former Town of Saratoga Town
Hall parcel located at 34 Spring Street, Schuylerville, New York, and has agreed to reimburse the
Open Space Institute for the acquisition of the parcel not to exceed $115,000.
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___________________________________________Thomas Richardson, Chairman
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be distributed to:
United States Senator Charles E. Schumer
United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand
United States Congressman Chris Gibson
United States Congressman Paul Tonko
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo
New York State Senator Roy J. McDonald
New York State Senator Elizabeth O’C Little
New York State Assemblymember Steven Englebright
New York State Assemblymember Tony Jordan
New York State Assemblymember John J. McEneny
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose
Harvey
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Darrel Aubertine
All members of the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership
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A RESOLUTION BY THE HISTORIC SARATOGA-WASHINGTON ON THE HUDSON
PARTNERSHIP PRIORITIZING THE SARATOGA TURNING POINT VISITOR CENTER
FOR THE 2012 REGIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL CONSALIDATED FUNDING
APPLICATION .
WHEREAS, The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership has been
established as an innovative partnership framework building and expanding on existing public
and private initiatives to fully realize the partnerships historic, natural and scenic, recreational
and economic potential for the people of its region and the state as a whole; and
WHEREAS, The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership’s Mission is to
preserve, enhance and develop the historic, agricultural, scenic, natural and recreational
resources and the significant waterways within the Partnership region. Through the tradition of
municipal home rule, the Partnership will foster collaborative projects with pertinent non-profit
and governmental entities with an emphasis on both agricultural and open space protection,
economic and tourism development, and the protection and interpretation of our natural and
cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership has been
designated by State Law the powers to make and execute contracts and all other instruments
necessary or convenient for the exercise of its powers and functions; to conduct scientific,
economic and environmental studies; to conduct environmental education programs; to facilitate
and provide passive recreational activities including hiking, nature study and photograph; to
make recommendations regarding necessary facilities including paths and trails, education
centers and related parking areas; and
WHEREAS, The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership has identified the
site of the former Town of Saratoga Town Hall in Schuylerville as a prime location for a regional
visitor center due to its location and proximity to the site of the field of grounded arms and Fort
Hardy Park; and
WHEREAS, the Saratoga Turning Point Visitor Center Project has been identified by the
Saratoga National Historical Park, Erie Canalway National Heritage Area, and Lakes to Locks
Passage Scenic Byway as a key regional gateway visitor orientation project; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson
Partnership has prioritized the Saratoga Turning Point Visitor Center project for the 2012
Regional Economic Council Consolidated Funding Application.
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___________________________________________Thomas Richardson, Chairman
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be distributed to:
United States Senator Charles E. Schumer
United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand
United States Congressman Chris Gibson
New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
New York State Senator Roy J. McDonald
New York State Senator Elizabeth O’C Little
New York State Assemblymember Steven Englebright
New York State Assemblymember Tony Jordan
New York State Assemblymember John J. McEneny
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose
Harvey
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Darrel Aubertine
All members of the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership
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