351.2007
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH DAVID J. DECKER,
P.E. & ASSOCIATES FOR PROVISION OF PROGRAM AND PROJECT
MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO “LAKE GEORGE – PLAN FOR
THE FUTURE” GRANT FUNDING RECEIVED BY TOWN AND
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH NEW YORK STATE FOR GRANT
FUNDS AND ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS AND ESTIMATED
REVENUES FOR GRANT FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO.: 351, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 315,2006, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
submission of the Environmental Protection Fund Application for State Assistance Payments – Local
Waterfront Revitalization Program, Year 2006-2007 in response to New York State’s solicitation of
Financial Assistance Grant, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury will receive $500,000 in matching grant funds from
New York State for implementation of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Year 2006-2007,
and
WHEREAS, a local “match” to the $500,000 grant awarded by the State is required, such
match to come in the form of mainly in-kind services with a small portion being matched by voluntary
cash contributions from local municipalities and/or other associations of non-profit organizations, in
this case, such contributions from nine (9) municipalities and/or associations being in the amount of
$7,000 each for a cash contribution of $63,000, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish appropriations and estimated revenues for
the $500,000 grant award plus an additional $7,000 to be contributed by the Town and $56,000 to be
contributed from other municipalities and/or associations, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to also authorize an Agreement between David J.
Decker, P.E. & Associates and the Town for the provision of program and project management
services in connection with the Town’s grant award, and
WHEREAS, a copy of a proposed Agreement between the Town and David J. Decker, P.E. &
Associates has been presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts the $500,000 in matching
grant funding to be received from New York State for implementation of the Environmental Protection
Fund Application for State Assistance Payments – Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Year
2006-2007 program and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute a Grant Agreement
and any other associated documentation and take any other action necessary to effectuate the terms of
this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further establishes appropriations and estimated revenues
in the amount of $563,000 ($500,000 for grant funds to be received, $7,000 in funds to be contributed
by the Town and $56,000 to be contributed from other municipalities and/or associations), such
appropriations and estimated revenues to be recorded in accounts to be determined by the Town’s
Accounting Office, and
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 effectuate all
terms of this Resolution, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further approves of the Agreement for Services between
David J. Decker, P.E. & Associates and the Town of Queensbury substantially in the form presented at
this meeting for the provision of program and project management services relating to grant funds
received by the Town, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the fees paid David J. Decker, P.E. & Associates for rendering 12 months
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worth of program management services shall be $94,750 not to include out-of-pocket expenses, such
services to paid by a temporary loan from the General Fund until such time as the Town receives its
grant funds, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign
the Agreement and further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Counsel and/or Town
Fiscal Manager to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 6 day of August, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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