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FIRE AND RESUT North Qhy Fire—Approve Chief Vehicle Purchase and Use of Tnick Funds-No PH Required-2-27-17
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NORTH QUEENSBURY VOLUNTEER
FIRE COMPANY, INC.'S PURCHASE OF NEW CHIEF'S VEHICLE
RESOLUTION NO.: ,2017
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury and the Queensbury Central Volunteer Fire Company,
Inc. (Fire Company)have entered into an Agreement for fire protection services,which Agreement sets
forth a number of terms and conditions including a condition that the Fire Company will not purchase
or enter into any binding contract to purchase any piece of apparatus, equipment, vehicles, real
property, or make any improvements that would require the Fire Company to acquire a loan or
mortgage or use money placed in a "vehicles fund" without prior approval of the Queensbury Town
Board, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Company has advised the Town Board that it wishes to purchase a 2017
Chevrolet Silverado Chief s Vehicle to replace its 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Chief s Vehicle with
approximately 125,000 miles, for a sum not to exceed$43,000, such purchase already included in the
Fire Company's five (5) year capital plan that forecasts future capital needs and expenditures,
including anticipated vehicles, equipment, tools, other apparatus, facilities or improvements to
facilities to be used for firematic purposes, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Company plans on paying for the vehicle by using funds in its restricted
"vehicles fund" account, such monies already included in the Fire Company's approved 2017 budget
and Agreement with the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board feels that this new vehicle will provide additional safety
protection for the Town and therefore the Town Board wishes to authorize such purchase,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the North Queensbury
Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.'s purchase of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado as its replacement Chief's
Vehicle for an amount not to exceed $43,000, with payment to be from the Fire Company's restricted
vehicles fund, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
take any and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 27ffi day of February, 2017,by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
f ro 2,1;1,7 '° NORTH QUEENSBURY VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC.
Ar;Li 2663 Route 9L, Box 61 Cleverdale, New York 12820. tel: 518.656.9614
January 23, 2017 '
To: John Strough, Supervisor Town of Queensbury
From: John Hodgkins, Treasurer NQVFC
RE: Chief Car replacement
John,
The NQVFC has decided to replace car 225 our Chief Car. The vehicle was purchased in 2008 currently
has over 125,000 miles. Replacement was originally scheduled for 2015 as submitted in our"Five Year
Capital Plan". The car is showing wear and will require updated radio equipment.We believe the
decision to make the purchase now makes sense.
Our truck committee has received three competitive quotations. Lowest quote was$38,000+/-which
we accepted,we anticipate an addition$5,000 for markings and radio installation. Total expenditure
approximately$43,000. This purchase has been budgeted for, NQVFC will not need any additional
funding.
Although this purchase is under the$50,000 limit requiring Town Board approval,we do need to request
the Town Board releases funds held in our restricted"Truck Fund" account. This account currently has
$124,000.
The old car will be retained at this time and used for EMS assist. As you are aware fire company assist
the rescue squad with drivers sometimes requiring that a car be left on scene,this car can be used
rather than a volunteer's personal vehicle. The car will be stored at the station and not for personal use.
Sin erely,
.•gkms, Treasurer
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