HomeMy WebLinkAboutI - 08a Support letter from Mayor Tobin - County Money for GLSCCity of Cortland
City Hall — Mayor's Office
Mayor Brian Tobin
25 Court Street, Cortland, New York 13045 (607) 753-0872
btobinaeortland.ore Website: www.cortland.ore
August 25, 2021
Paul Heider
Chair
Cortland County Legislature
60 Central Ave.
Cortland, NY 13045
Chairman Heider,
I am writing to offer my support for the Cortland County Legislature's proposed
allocation of $500,000 from the Federal American Rescue Plan funds for the continued
growth and expansion of Gutchess Lumber Sports Park in the town of Cortlandville.
As the city's mayor and as a longtime member of the Cortland Regional Sports
Council board of directors, I know first-hand of the positive economic impact the park is
having in the greater Cortland community. Further, I would encourage the legislature to
consider additional investments in parks and recreational opportunities that are used by
a broader cross-section of our constituents. This is one of the best ways to improve the
quality of life for everyone, and to continue to keep Cortland one of the best places to
live.
The city has been pleased to be one of many partners in the park's development
to date, and the county's involvement would be of tremendous benefit to the town in its
ongoing work to create a top -tier northeastern sports tourism destination.
Sincerely,
Mayor Brian Tobin
City of Cortland
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City of Cortland
City Hall — Mayor's Office
Mayor Brian Tobin
25 Court Street, Cortland, New York 13045 (607) 753-0872
btobinaeortland.ore Website: www.cortland.ore
August 25, 2021
Paul Heider
Chair
Cortland County Legislature
60 Central Ave.
Cortland, NY 13045
Chairman Heider,
I am writing to offer my support for the Cortland County Legislature's proposed
allocation of $500,000 from the Federal American Rescue Plan funds for the continued
growth and expansion of Gutchess Lumber Sports Park in the town of Cortlandville.
As the city's mayor and as a longtime member of the Cortland Regional Sports
Council board of directors, I know first-hand of the positive economic impact the park is
having in the greater Cortland community. Further, I would encourage the legislature to
consider additional investments in parks and recreational opportunities that are used by
a broader cross-section of our constituents. This is one of the best ways to improve the
quality of life for everyone, and to continue to keep Cortland one of the best places to
live.
The city has been pleased to be one of many partners in the park's development
to date, and the county's involvement would be of tremendous benefit to the town in its
ongoing work to create a top -tier northeastern sports tourism destination.
Sincerely,
Mayor Brian Tobin
City of Cortland