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ROAD DEDICATION\Escrow Funds-Release to Tra-Tom—Cross Court and Richmond Hill Drive in Barringer Heights—8-5-19
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF ESCROW FUNDS TO
TRA-TOM DEVELOPMENT, INC., IN CONNECTION WITH
DEDICATION OF CROSS COURT AND RICHMOND HILL DRIVE IN
BARRINGER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION
RESOLUTION NO.: ,2019
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 364,2008 the Queensbury Town Board authorized the
dedication of Cross Court and Richmond Hill Drive (Roads) in the Barringer Heights Subdivision,
and
WHEREAS, at the time of dedication, the Developer, Tra-Tom Development, Inc.,
provided the Town with $125,000 cash escrow to ensure placement of the top coat on the roads
consistent with the Town Highway Superintendent's requirements along with an additional $25,000
cash escrow for the Town to hold so that the Highway Superintendent could use such funds toward
drainage costs that may arise in the development, such sums to be held in escrow in accordance
with the terms of an Escrow Agreement, and
WHEREAS, as required by the Escrow Agreement, the Town deposited the funds in an
interest bearing account, and
WHEREAS, at the Town Highway Superintendent's recommendation, by Resolution No.:
468,2018 the Town Board authorized the return of the $25,000 cash escrow plus any earned interest
that had been held toward drainage costs to Tra-Tom Development, Inc., and
WHEREAS, by Memorandum dated July 24, 2019, the Highway Superintendent has
advised that the Roads have met the specifications set by the Town Highway Department and
therefore, has recommended that the Town Board authorize the release of the $125,000 held by the
Town in accordance with the Escrow Agreement, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to therefore authorize the refund of such funds to Tra-
Tom Development, Inc. as required by the Escrow Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that, consistent with the Escrow Agreement, the Queensbury Town Board
hereby authorizes the Town Budget Officer as Escrow Agent to return the funds that have been held
in escrow to ensure placement of the top coat on Cross Court and Richmond Hill Drive (Roads)
in the Barringer Heights Subdivision to Tra-Tom Development, Inc., which sum shall be the
amount of$125,000 plus any earned interest, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Highway Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 5`h day of August, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Tozer. of Queensbury David Duell
Highway
g Y Highway Superintendent
Department
(518) 761-8212
742 Bay Road — Queensbury, NY y
12804 ` --` ' Mark Benware
Phone: (518) 761-8211
Deputy Highway
Fax: (518) 745-4466
Superintendent
(518) 761-8210
To: Queensbury Town Board
From: David Duell
Date: July 24, 2019
Re: Tra-Tom Development, Inc.
I have inspected Richmond Hill Dr at Cross Court in the Barringer Heights
Subdivision, so at this point and time the escrow account in the amount of
$125,000.00 for the completion of the top coat of the black-top have meet the
specification set by the Town of Queensbury Highway Department. I hereby
recommended the return of the Escrow Funds to the, Inc.
Respectfully
Dc4,-,/3
David Duell
Highway Superintendent
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF CROSS COURT AND
RICHMOND HILL DRIVE IN BARRINGER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION
RESOLUTION NO. 364,2008
• INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, Tra-Tom Development, Inc.,has offered a deed to the Town of Queensbury to
dedicate Cross Court and Richmond Hill Drive in the Barringer Heights Subdivision to the Town of
Queensbury as more particularly described in a survey map prepared by VanDusen & Steves Land
Surveyors,LLC dated November 14th,2007, and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has inspected the road and recommended
its acceptance contingent upon the developer completing the top coat of the black-top within two
years of the date of acceptance or by July 28th,2010, and if applicable, all drainage easements being
in place, and
WHEREAS, Tra-Tom Development, Inc., has provided the Town with a $125,000 cash
escrow to ensure placement of the top coat on the roads by July 28th,2010 consistent with the Town
Highway Superintendent's requirements, along with an additional $25,000 cash escrow for the
Town to hold for five (5) years so that the Town Highway Superintendent may use such funds
toward drainage costs that may arise in the development, and
WHEREAS, the Town Water Superintendent has confirmed that installation of water mains
and appurtenances has been made in accordance with Town Water Department standards, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Zoning Administrator/Code Compliance Officer and Director of
Building and Codes Enforcement have confirmed that they have inspected Richmond Hill Drive
and it was found to be in compliance with the requirements of their offices except that the
permanent survey monuments have not yet been installed,
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and approves the dedication
of Cross Court and Richmond Hill Drive in the Barringer Heights Subdivision, contingent upon:
1. The Town's receipt of deeds, related forms and signed Escrow Agreement in form
acceptable to Town Counsel;
2. The Developer providing title insurance insuring the Town satisfactory to Town Counsel,
3. Confirmation by the Town Wastewater Director that there are no sewer department
requirements for this development;
4. The Town's receipt of a subdivision map showing the roads and drainage easement
(including metes and bounds);
5. Receipt by the Town Budget Officer of the required escrow amounts in the form of a bank
check;
6. Installation of the permanent survey monuments; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute,
sign and affix the Town seal to any and all documents necessary to complete the transaction
including an Escrow Agreement in form acceptable to Town Counsel and the Town Budget Officer,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that, ONLY AlrIER WRITTEN CONFIRMATION BY TOWN
COUNSEL THAT THE FIRST FIVE (5) CONTINGENCIES SET FORTH ABOVE HAVE
BEEN SATISFACTORILY MET, the Town Board further authorizes and directs Tra-Tom
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Development, Inc., to record the deed in the Warren County Clerk's Office, after which time the
deed shall be properly filed and maintained in the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office and only then
shall building permits be issued,and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to add the
roads to the official inventory of Town Highways as follows:
Name: Cross Court Road Number: 803
Description: Beginning at West Berry Way and continuing in a westerly direction a
distance of 511' and.10±hundredths of a mile and ending at Richmond
Hill Drive.
Feet: 511' and.10f of a mile
Name: Richmond Hill Drive Road Number: 804
Description: Beginning at Sherman Avenue and continuing in a southerly direction a
distance of 3358' and.64±hundredths of a mile and ending at a cul-de-sac.
Feet: 3358' and.64±of a mile
Duly adopted this 28`h day of July,2008,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier,Mr.Montesi,Mr. Strough,Mr.Brewer,Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
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ESCROW AGREEMENT—Tra Tom Development—Barringer Heights—July 2008
ESCROW AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT made as of the 28th day of July, 2008, between the TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY, County of Warren,State of New York(hereinafter referred to as the "TOWN,")
a municipal corporation having its principal place of business at 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, New
York 12804 and TRA-TOM DEVELOPMENT, INC., Federal ID#: 14-1725430, a corporation
formed under the laws of the State of New York and having its principal place of business at 804
Route 9, Gansevoort,New York 12831 (hereinafter referred to as the "DEVELOPER").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS,by Town Board Resolution No.: 364,2008 (attached hereto as Exhibit A),the
Town authorized dedication of Cross Court and Richmond Hill Drive ("roads") in the Barringer
Heights Subdivision to the Town of Queensbury contingent upon the DEVELOPER providing the
Town with cash escrow in the\amount of$125,000 to ensure completion of the top coat of the roads
within the next two (2)years along with an additional$25,000 cash escrow for the Town to hold for
five (5) years so that the Town Highway Superintendent may use such funds toward drainage costs
that may arise in the Barringer Heights Subdivision,and
WHEREAS, the TOWN and DEVELOPER wish to enter into an Escrow Agreement to
provide for the total$150,000 in escrow funds in two (2)separate accounts,and
WHEREAS, the DEVELOPER agrees to pay for the top coat work in the manner set forth
in this Agreement,
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NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL PROMISES AND
COVENANTS HEREIN CONTAINED, AND FOR OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE
CONSIDERATION, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. DEVELOPER agrees to reimburse the TOWN for the cost of the top coat of the roads in the
amount of$125,000 if DEVELOPER does not complete such top coat within the next two(2)years
or by July 28th, 2010,without further approval of the TOWN BOARD and DEVELOPER.
2. DEVELOPER agrees to reimburse the TOWN for the cost of the drainage costs arising in
the Barringer Heights Subdivision within the next five(5)years or by July 28th,2013.
A. For the purpose of such reimbursement relating to the topcoat of the roads,
DEVELOPER shall deliver an initial amount of $125,000 to the Town Budget
Officer as Escrow Agent to be held in escrow in a separate interest-bearing account
("Road Escrow Account") opened in the name of the DEVELOPER with the Town
of Queensbury having sole signatory authority on the account.
B. For the purpose of such reimbursement relating to flooding and drainage costs
relating to the Barringer Heights Subdivision, DEVELOPER shall deliver an initial
amount of$25,000 to the Town Budget Officer as Escrow Agent to be held in
escrow in a separate interest-bearing account ("Drainage Escrow Account") opened
in the name of the TOWN with the Town of Queensbury having sole signatory
authority on the account.
C. The Escrow Agent shall establish the interest bearing accounts as described above
and deposit the funds in the accounts.
3. The Escrow Agent shall release monies in the escrow accounts in accordance with the
following procedure:
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A. DEVELOPER Timely Completes Top Coat and Drainage Work. Upon receipt
of written confirmation from the Town Highway Superintendent that DEVELOPER
has completed to the Highway Superintendent's satisfaction the top coat of the roads
and drainage work within the required time period(s),the Escrow Agent shall pay all
amounts in the Road Escrow Account to DEVELOPER. In such case, this
Agreement shall be deemed terminated.
B. DEVELOPER Does Not Timely Complete Top Coat. Upon receipt of written
confirmation from the Town Highway Superintendent that DEVELOPER has not
completed to the Town Highway Superintendent's satisfaction the top coat of the
roads or that such work has not been completed to the Town Highway
Superintendent's satisfaction by July 28th, 2010 for the top coat of the roads, the
Escrow Agent shall immediately deliver to the TOWN the entire amount in such
Road Escrow Account. DEVELOPER acknowledges and agrees that, should it fail
to complete such work to the satisfaction of the Town Highway Superintendent by
the date indicated, the TOWN may use such funds (including interest) as the Town
Highway Superintendent shall determine necessary to complete such work and may
undertake to complete such work either by contract or Town Law or force account,
at such time as the Town shall deem appropriate. DEVELOPER further agrees that
it shall be liable and obligated for any costs for such work incurred by the TOWN
that should exceed the amount on deposit. If such costs are less than the deposited
amount, the TOWN shall return the balance of the Road Escrow Account to
DEVELOPER.
C. TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Determines Flooding and/or
Drainage Issue in Barringer Heights Development. If the Town Highway
Superintendent determines, in his absolute discretion, that there are flooding and/or
drainage issues in the Barringer Heights Subdivision, he may notify Escrow Agent
in writing that such issues exist, in his opinion. Such written document shall
include his estimation of the cost of addressing such issues at such time. Upon
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receipt of such written document, Escrow Agent shall immediately deliver such
amount to the Town Highway Superintendent and Escrow Agent shall retain all
remaining funds hereunder. If the estimated cost exceeds the amount held by
Escrow Agent, Escrow Agent shall deliver all amounts in such Drainage Escrow
Account to the Town Highway Superintendent. If there are any funds remaining in
the Drainage Escrow Account on July 28th, 2013, the TOWN shall return the
balance of the Drainage Escrow Account to DEVELOPER.
4. The terms and conditions set forth in paragraph 3 set forth all duties and responsibilities of
the Escrow Agent in connection with the release of funds from the Escrow Account and in the
event that the Escrow Agent complies with the terms of paragraph 3,the Escrow Agent's duties and
responsibilities under this Agreement shall be deemed complete.
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5. Any funds together with interest remaining in either escrow account upon termination of
this Agreement shall be returned within thirty(30)days of such termination by the Escrow Agent to
the DEVELOPER.
6. The terms of this Agreement shall not create any right in any person, firm, corporation, or
entity other than the parties of this Agreement and their respective successors and permitted assigns
and no third party shall have the right to enforce or benefit from these terms.
7. It is agreed by the parties to this Agreement that no representations are made by the TOWN
that completion of the top coat will be equal to or cost less than $125,000, or completion of any
potential drainage work will be equal to or cost less than$25,000. In the event that the cost of the
top coat is over$125,000 and/or the cost of all drainage work is over$25,000,or the top coat work
is unacceptable to the TOWN, the TOWN and Escrow Agent shall bear no responsibility or
liability.
8. This Agreement contains the full understandings of the parties. If any clause or paragraph
in this Agreement is declared illegal or unenforceable by a Court of Law then the remainder of the
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Agreement shall be read as if such illegal or unenforceable clause or paragraph has been omitted.
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY TRA-TOM DEVELOPMENT, INC.
BY: 7.--W
DANIEL G. STEC THOMAS J. F ONE,JR.
SUPERVISOR PRESIDEN
STATE OF NEW YORK)
ss.:
COUNTY OF WARREN)
On this 29th day of July,in the year 2008 before me, the undersigned,a notary public in and
for said state,personally appeared DANIEL G.STEC,personally known to me or proved to me on
the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity, and that by his
signature on the instrument, the individual or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted,
executed the instrument.
- 7,1 44—)722.
tif Notary Public
STATE OF NEW YORK) JOANNE M.WATKINS
ss.: Notary Public, State of New York
Warren Co. #01WA4960332
COUNTY OF WARREN) Commission Expires Dec.26,20 6 L
On this 30*day of c\tz , in the year 2008 before me, the undersigned, a notary
public in and for said state,personallyppeared THOMAS J. FARONE,JR.,personally known to
me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his
capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the individual or the person upon behalf of
which the individual acted,executed the instrument.
ONLCIAe—ikACX_
N ry z Public
KELLY S. CHADWICK
5 Notary Public, State of New York
Saratoga County, #01CH505 3440
Commission Expires Dec. 18,,RMui
EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF CROSS COURT AND
RICHMOND HILL DRIVE IN BARRINGER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION
RESOLUTION NO. 364,2008
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, Tra-Tom Development, Inc.,has offered a deed to the Town of Queensbury to
dedicate Cross Court and Richmond Hill Drive in the Barringer Heights Subdivision to the Town of
Queensbury as more particularly described in a survey map prepared by VanDusen& Steves Land
Surveyors,LLC dated November 14th,.2007, and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has inspected the road and recommended
its acceptance contingent upon the developer completing the top coat of the black-top within two
years of the date of acceptance or by July 28th, 2010, and if applicable,all drainage easements
being in place, and
WHEREAS, Tra-Tom Development, Inc., has provided the Town with a $125,000 cash
escrow to ensure placement of the top coat on the roads by July 28th,2010 consistent with the Town
Highway Superintendent's requirements, along with an additional $25,000 cash escrow for the
Town to hold for five (5) years so that the Town Highway Superintendent may use such funds
toward drainage costs that may arise in the development, and
WHEREAS, the Town Water Superintendent has confirmed that installation of water mains
and appurtenances has been made in accordance with Town Water Department standards,and
WHEREAS, the Town Zoning Administrator/Code Compliance Officer and Director of
Building and Codes Enforcement have confirmed that they have inspected Richmond Hill Drive
and it was found to be in compliance with the requirements of their offices except that the
permanent survey monuments have not yet been installed,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and approves the dedication
of Cross Court and Richmond Hill Drive in the Barringer Heights Subdivision, contingent upon:
1. The Town's receipt of deeds, related forms and signed Escrow Agreement in form
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acceptable to Town Counsel;
2. The Developer providing title insurance insuring the Town satisfactory to Town Counsel,
3. Confirmation by the Town Wastewater Director that there are no sewer department
requirements for this development;
4. The Town's receipt of a subdivision map showing the roads and drainage easement
(including metes and bounds);
5. Receipt by the Town Budget Officer of the required escrow amounts in the form of a bank
check;
6. Installation of the permanent survey monuments; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute,
sign and affix the Town seal to any and all documents necessary to complete the transaction
including an Escrow Agreement in form acceptable to Town Counsel and the Town Budget Officer,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that, ONLY AFTER WRITTEN CONFIRMATION BY TOWN
COUNSEL THAT THE FIRST FIVE (5) CONTINGENCIES SET FORTH ABOVE HAVE
BEEN SATISFACTORILY MET, the Town Board further authorizes and directs Tra-Tom
Development, Inc., to record the deed in the Warren County Clerk's Office, after which time the
deed shall be properly filed and maintained in the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office and only then
shall building permits be issued,and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to add
the roads to the official inventory of Town Highways as follows:
Name: Cross Court Road Number: 803
Description: Beginning at West Berry Way and continuing in a westerly direction a
distance of 511' and .10±hundredths of a mile and ending at Richmond
Hill Drive.
Feet: 511' and.10±of a mile
Name: Richmond Hill Drive Road Number: 804
Description: Beginning at Sherman Avenue and continuing in a southerly direction a
distance of 3358' and.64±hundredths of a mile and ending at a cul-de-sac.
Feet: 3358' and.64±of a mile
Duly adopted this 28th day of July,2008,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier,Mr.Montesi,Mr. Strough,Mr. Brewer,Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF ESCROW FUNDS HELD
FOR DRAINAGE COSTS TO TRA-TOM DEVELOPMENT, INC., IN
CONNECTION WITH DEDICATION OF CROSS COURT AND
RICHMOND HILL DRIVE IN BARRINGER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION
RESOLUTION NO.: 468,2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 364,2008 the Queensbury Town Board authorized the
dedication of Cross Court and Richmond Hill Drive (Roads) in the Barringer Heights Subdivision,
and
WHEREAS, at the time of dedication, the Developer, Tra-Tom Development, Inc.,
provided the Town with $125,000 cash escrow to ensure placement of the top coat on the roads by
July 28th, 2010 consistent with the Town Highway Superintendent's requirements along with an
additional $25,000 cash escrow for the Town to hold for five (5) years so that the Highway
Superintendent could use such funds toward drainage costs that may arise in the development, such
sums to be held in escrow in accordance with the terms of an Escrow Agreement, and
WHEREAS, as required by the Escrow Agreement, the Town deposited the funds in an
interest bearing account, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board that no drainage
costs have arisen in the development and therefore has recommended that the $25,000 held by the
Town toward drainage costs may be released in accordance with the Escrow Agreement, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to therefore authorize the refund of such funds held
toward drainage costs to Tra-Tom Development, Inc. as required by the Escrow Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the return of escrow
funds that have been held in escrow toward drainage costs to Tra-Tom Development, Inc., in
connection with the dedication of Cross Court and Richmond Hill Drive (Roads) in the Barringer
Heights Subdivision which sum shall be the amount of$25,000 plus any earned interest, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Highway Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 17t1' day of December, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None