The Town of Brant Resolution
                                            In Support of the Repair and Re-Opening
                    Of the South Cascade/Miller Rd. Bridge Spanning The Cattaraugus Creek

     WHEREAS, the State of New York Department of Transportation has recently opted to close
The South Cascade/Miller Rd. Bridge, a structure that spans for a minimum of four weeks in 
Order to conduct an in depth safely evaluation, and

     WHEREAS, this extremely valuable bridge provided an access for approximately 3,000 vehicles 
Each day, and

     WHEREAS, a large percentage of this vehicle traffic originates from Canada and other counties
And states, and

     WHEREAS, these vehicles bring significant dollars to the various businesses in Springville and 
Concord, the loss of which will certainly lead to a number of closures and bankruptcies, and

     WHEREAS, this financial loss will be felt throughout Erie County due to reduced sales tax
Revenue, and

     WHEREAS, this bridge closure also denies access to all emergency vehicles, pedestrians, 
Snowmobiles, and farm equipment thus significantly affecting this region?s agriculture, tourism, 
And safety since no viable alternate routes are available, and

     NOW BE IT RESOLVED, while the Town of Brant recognizes the need for safe infrastructures, the 
Closing of the South Cascade/Miller Rd. Bridge across the Cattaraugus Creek has created extreme
Hardship for Springville and Concord as well as Erie County. The Town of Brant therefore implores
The New York State Department of Transportation to complete emergency repairs as soon as 
Humanly feasible so that this bridge may be reopened to car and light traffic at a minimum, and to
Commence with a more comprehensive rehabilitation, one that will create the least disruption of 
Traffic.

     FURTHER BE RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, of the Town of Brant send a copy of this resolution
To Senators Patrick Gallivan and Cathy Young, Assemblyman Kevin Smardz and Joseph Giglio, NYS
DOT Regional Director Darrell F. Kaminski, County Legislator John Mills, Legislative Chairwoman Betty
Jean Grant , and Town of Ashford Supervisor Chris Gerwitz.

PASSED THIS DAY FEBRUARY 14, 2012 AT A REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING OF THE TOWN OF BRANT.

IN WITNESS THEREOF   __________________________________________
                                          BARBARA DANIEL, BRANT TOWN CLERK