NEW YORK STATE URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION d/b/a ...

GGLDC - Western New York Science, Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park Capital
(X544)
April 17, 2012
practicable, including the effects disclosed in the relevant environmental impact
statement;
Consistent with social, economic and other essential considerations to the maximum
extent practicable, any significant adverse environmental effects revealed in the
environmental impact statement process as a result of the proposed action will be
avoided or minimized to the maximum extent practicable by incorporating as
conditions to the decision those mitigative measures which were identified as
practicable;
The proposed action is in compliance with Section 14.09 of the State Historic
Preservation Act; and
The proposed action is in compliance with Section 305(4) of the Agriculture and
Markets Law. The Grantee will complete the Notice of Intent process in accordance
with the Agriculture and Markets Law, including filing a Final Notice of Intent with
the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (“NYS Ag and Markets”)
and the Genesee County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board at least 65 days
prior to the disbursement of ESD funds for construction work and commencement
of action by the Grantee. In addition, at least 10 days prior to the disbursement of
ESD funds and commencement of action by the Grantee, the Grantee will file a
Certification with NYS Ag and Markets pursuant to Section 305(4)(g) of the
Agriculture and Markets Law.
Therefore it is recommended that the Corporation ratify and adopt the SEQRA Findings
Statement attached as Exhibit A.
Smart Growth Public Infrastructure Review:
Pursuant to the requirements of the State Smart Growth Public Infrastructure Policy Act (the
“SG Act”), ESD’s Smart Growth Advisory Committee has prepared a Smart Growth Impact
Statement (“SGIS”) for the project and found that it is impracticable for the project to be
developed in a manner consistent with the relevant State Smart Growth Public Infrastructure
Criteria (“Smart Growth Criteria”) due to the site needs of the project and that the project is
justified by the public benefits that would result from the project including increase in high
quality jobs and tax revenues. The Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation or his designee
has attested that it is impracticable for the project to meet the relevant Smart Growth Criteria
set forth in the SG Act and that the project is justified for the reasons stated in the SGIS.
Affirmative Action:
ESD’s Non-discrimination and Affirmative Action policy will apply. GGLDC is encouraged to use
good faith efforts to achieve a Minority Business Enterprise participation goal of 10% and a
Women Business Enterprise participation goal of 5% of the total dollar value of work performed
pursuant to contracts or purchase orders entered into in connection with the construction work
related to the project and to include minorities and women in any job opportunities created by
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