August 2012 - Empire State Development - New York State

4. There are no families or individuals displaced from the Project area.
No residential relocation is required because there are no families or individuals residing
on the site.
IV.
Environmental Review
Unless otherwise noted on a project summary, ESD staff has determined that the project
described in Schedule A constitute Type II actions as defined by the New York State Environmental
Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and the implementing regulations for the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation. No further environmental review is required in
connection with the projects.
V. Non-Discrimination and Contractor & Supplier Diversity
Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 15-A, ESD recognizes its obligation under the law
to promote opportunities for maximum feasible participation of certified minority and womenowned
businesses in the performance of ESD contracts. Accordingly, ESD’s Non-discrimination and
Contractor & Supplier Diversity policies will apply to the projects.
Unless otherwise specified in the project summary, grantees shall use their “Good Faith Efforts” to
achieve an overall Minority and Women Business Enterprise (“MWBE”) Participation Goal of 23%
related to the total value of ESD’s funding. This shall include a Minority Business Enterprise
(“MBE”) Participation goal of 13% and a Women Business Enterprise (“WBE”) Participation goal of
10%. Grantee shall use Good Faith Efforts to solicit and utilize MWBEs for any contractual
opportunities generated in connection with the Project and to include minorities and women in
any job opportunities created by the projects.
VI.
ESD Employment Enforcement Policy
ESD's Employment Enforcement Policy will not apply since the projects will not directly create or
retain jobs.
VII.
ESD Financial Assistance Subject to Availability of Funds and Additional Approval
The provision of ESD financial assistance is contingent upon the availability of funds and the
approval of the State Division of the Budget.
VIII.
Additional Submissions to Directors
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