322.2019 Authorizing Purchase of 2 Ford Dump Trucks - Highway Dept.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF TWO (2) NEW
2020 FORD F-350 DUMP TRUCKS FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 322, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
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 Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board
approval to purchase two (2) new 2020 Ford F-350 Dump Trucks to replace: 1) a 2001 F-450 Dump
Truck with 161,177 miles, Town Asset #3972; and 2) a 2003 F-350 Dump Truck with 126,338
miles, Town Asset #4111; both of which are unable to be inspected due to many frame problems,
for the total amount of $102,943.10 by the Town of Queensbury “piggybacking” with Onondaga
County Bid #7974 2020, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves the Town Highway
Superintendent’s purchase of two (2) new 2020 Ford F-350 Dump Trucks from Van Bortel Ford in
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accordance with Van Bortel Ford’s September 3, 2019 Quote #29757 presented at this meeting and
Onondaga County Bid #7974 2020 for the total amount of $102,943.10 to be paid from Vehicles
Account No.: 004-5130-2020, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such
purchases shall be by a transfer of $50,000 from Health Insurance Account No.: 004-9060-8060
and $52,944 from the Highway Department’s undesignated, unassigned Fund Balance Account
No.: 004-0000-0909 to Vehicles Account No.: 004-5130-2020 and the Town Budget Officer shall
amend the 2019 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 Budget Officer to
engage the services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the: 1) a 2001 F-450 Dump Truck
with 161,177 miles, Town Asset #3972; and 2) a 2003 F-350 Dump Truck with 126,338 miles,
Town Asset #4111; and deposit any sales proceeds into the appropriate revenue account(s) in
accordance with the Queensbury Town Code and New York State Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Highway Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 23 day of September, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES : Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None