178.2007
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF RUSH POND
BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PATH CAPITAL PROJECT #166
RESOLUTION NO.: 178, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board previously established a Capital Improvement
Plan Reserve Fund #64 (Fund #64) for future Town project developments, and
WHEREAS, in December 2006 the Town of Queensbury issued a Request for Proposals for
Design Services for the Multi-Use Rush Pond Bicycle/Pedestrian Path, and
WHEREAS, four qualified professional firms submitted proposals for consideration by the
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February 15, 2007 deadline, and
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WHEREAS, at the March 26, 2007 Queensbury Town Board Workshop Meeting, the
Town Board agreed to hire the Laberge Group as the lowest responsible and qualified bidder, and
WHEREAS, the total estimated cost of the Project is seventy-six thousand six hundred
sixty-three dollars ($76,663), and
WHEREAS, this Project is proposed to be funded through a transfer from the Capital
Reserve Fund #64 established by Resolution No. 322, 2001, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the withdrawal and expenditure of
moneys from Fund #64 for such Project, and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law 6(c), the Town
Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Fund #64 subject to permissive
referendum, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Town’s Capital Improvement Plan Policy (CIP), the
Town Board must conduct a public hearing before approving any specific Capital Project or
before any withdrawal is made from the Capital Improvement Project Reserve Fund, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board scheduled and duly held a public hearing on Monday, April
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16, 2007 concerning establishment of such Project,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board authorizes and directs the establishment
of a Capital Project Fund to be known as the Rush Pond Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Capital Project
Fund #166 which Fund will establish funding for expenses associated with this Project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such
Capital Project shall be by a transfer from the Capital Reserve Fund #64 in the amount of
$76,663 to transfer to Rush Pond Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Capital Project Fund #166, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Queensbury Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Fiscal Manager to take all action necessary to establish the following accounts for such
appropriations and revenues as necessary:
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Revenue Acct No. – 166-0000-55031 (Interfund Revenue) $76,663; and
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Expense Acct No. – 166-8020-2899 (Engineering) $76,663
and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Fiscal
Manager to amend the 2007 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers
or prepare any documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further approves and authorizes engagement of the
services of the Laberge Group for design of the multi-use Rush Pond Bicycle/Pedestrian Path for
an amount not to exceed $76,663 as set forth in the preambles of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Executive Director of Community Development, Senior Planner, Director of Parks and Recreation
and/or Town Fiscal Manager to sign any necessary Agreements or documentation associated with
such Project and take any and all action necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 16 day of April, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT:None
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