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FINANCIAL\2014\Rush Pond Cap Project—Increase Budget—10-20
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASE IN RUSH POND
BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PATH CAPITAL PROJECT #166
RESOLUTION NO.: ,2014
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 178,2007 the Town Board authorized establishment of the
Rush Pond Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Capital Project Fund #166 (Fund #166) to fund expenses
associated with the Multi-Use Rush Pond Bicycle/Pedestrian Path(Project), and
WHEREAS, Resolution No.: 322,2014 the Town Board authorized the closure of the
Riverside Park Capital Project Fund #158 and the transfer of its remaining $57,500 to Fund
#166, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Director of Parks and Recreation has presented the Town Board
with a Budget for certain improvements of the Rush Pond Trail for the amount of $57,500 as
follows:
• Trail Completion (cost to clear, grade and establish a connecting trail to complete the
system) - $35,000
• Trail Head Improvements (cost to establish proper signage for trail head, parking, etc.) -
$7,500
• Trail tags, maps and wayward signage (cost to produce hand held map/brochures, trail
markers and map signs) - $4,000
• Tree removal (cost to clear dangerous trees located near trail) - $2,000
• Trail Maintenance Equipment (cost to purchase an RTV with blower in order to properly
maintain trail surfaces) - $9,000
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accordingly authorize the increase in the Project
costs and supplement Fund#166 in the amount of$57,500,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board authorizes the improvements of the Rush
Pond Trail and Budget as set forth in the preambles of this Resolution for an amount of$57,500 and
authorizes and directs the $57,500 increase in the Rush Pond Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Capital
Project Fund #166, such funding to be in accordance with Resolution No.: 322,2014, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Queensbury Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Budget Officer to take all action necessary to increase the following account for such
appropriations as necessary:
• Expense Acct No. — 166-8020-2899 (Capital Construction) $57,500; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer to amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or
prepare any documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues,
and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Director of Parks and Recreation and/or the Town Budget Officer to take any and all other actions
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 20th day of October, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT :
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