238.2016 Purchase of F-450 Truck for Water Department RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 2017 FORD F-450 TRUCK
AND CHASSIS FOR USE BY TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 238,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent previously advised the Town
Board that the Water Department performed its annual inspection of its fleet, and its existing 16 year
old"tap"truck(three ton cab and chassis)needed to be replaced, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 53,2016, the Town Board authorized an advertisement for
bids for the purchase of a 2016 or newer replacement three (3) ton cab and chassis but no bids were
received, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political
subdivision in New York State to "piggyback"off an existing County Bid, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has requested Town Board approval to purchase a
three (3) ton cab and chassis in this instance by the Town of Queensbury "piggybacking" with
Onondaga County Bid 47974 for a 2017 Ford F-450 with a 12' stake body, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Water
Superintendent's purchase of a 2017 Ford F-450 with 12' stake body for an amount not to exceed
$37,747.15 from Van Bortel and approves an additional $1,500 for miscellaneous work needed to
make it Queensbury Water Department ready, to be paid from Vehicles Account No.: 040-8340-2020
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such
purchases shall be by a transfer of $39,248 from the Water Department's undesignated,
unassigned fund balance to Vehicles Account No.: 040-8340-2020 and the Town Budget Officer
shall amend the 2016 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or
prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Water
Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this l lt''day of July, 2016,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None