158.2016 Res. Engagement of Emerick Assoc. Gurney Lane Pool Circulation Pump RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF EMERICK
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROVISION OF DESIGN AND
INSTALLATION SERVICES RELATED TO THE
GURNEY LANE POOL CIRCULATION PUMP PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 158,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Parks and Recreation Director (Director) and
Recreation Commission have advised that certain design and installation services are needed at the
Gurney Lane Pool, and
WHEREAS, Emerick Associates, Inc., (Emerick) has provided previous repair and installation
services at the Gurney Lane Pool, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Parks and Recreation Director (Director) and
Recreation Commission have therefore recommended that the Town Board authorize engagement of
Emerick for provision of design and installation services related to the replacement of the Gurney Lane
Pool circulation pumps, such repairs/improvements described as follows:
1. Purchase and installation of a new 15 hp circulation pump and necessary, related
services to replumb;
2. Installation of a new variable speed drive (VSD) to provide proper water pressure
service to the pool house—current pressure cannot meet peak demand;
3. Repair and installation of a 5 hp trash pump and necessary, related services to replumb;
4. Electrical service upgrades in water service pit to meet code and related service to
water pumps;
5. Disconnect and inspect two, failed pressure tanks and adjust pump components to
utilize one pressure tank; and
for an amount not to exceed $19,500 as delineated in Emerick's March 16, 2016 Proposal, and
WHEREAS, Emerick has provided previous repair and installation services at the Gurney Lane
Pool and has the needed familiarity and expertise, and therefore, for these reasons, the Town Board
wishes to waive the Town Purchasing Policy's two (2) quotes, self-imposed bidding requirement in this
instance, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously established a Capital Reserve Fund
known as the Recreation Reserve Fund No. 61 (Fund#61)for future capital projects, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 107,2016, the Town Board authorized, in part, the
withdrawal and expenditure of $15,000 from Fund #61 toward the needed improvements at the
Gurney Lane Pool, and
WHEREAS, the original estimate of$15,000 will be exceed by$4,500 and therefore the Town
Board wishes to authorize the withdrawal and expenditure of$4,500 from Fund#61, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town
Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Fund#61 subject to permissive referendum,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that for the reasons outlined above, in these circumstances the Queensbury
Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town of Queensbury's Purchasing Policy for
two (2)written quotes, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement of
Emerick Associates, Inc., for provision of design and installation services related to needed
improvements to the Gurney Lane Pool circulation pumps for an amount not to exceed $19,500 as
delineated in Emerick's March 16, 2016 Proposal presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes a transfer of appropriations in the
amount of $4,500 from Recreation Reserve Fund #61 to Appropriation 001-9950-9030-0061
Transfer to Capital Fund, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes an increase in Revenue in Account 157-
0000-55031 Interfund Revenue in the amount of$4,500 and an increase in Appropriation 157-7110-
2899 Capital Construction for$4,500, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment of up to
$19,500 shall be paid to Emerick from 157-7110-2899 Capital Construction, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and expenditure for the
design and installation services needed for the Gurney Lane Recreation Area Improvement Project is
an expenditure related to a specific capital project and items of equipment for which the reserve
account was established, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Parks
&Recreation Director and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with the
provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk
to publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law.
Duly adopted this 18'h day of April, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
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