494.2007
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 2008 FORD F350 TRUCK
WITH PLOW PACKAGE AND TOWING HITCHES FOR USE BY
TOWN CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 494, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Cemetery Superintendent has advised the Town
Board that the Cemetery Department’s 1993 Ford Dump Truck has been “red tagged” and taken out
of service as a result of the truck’s gas tank rusting through causing serious gasoline leakage, the floor
board on the driver’s side collapsing due to rust, leaving a large open area where gasoline and engine
fumes were entering the cab, which combined with other problems regarding the engine, brakes,
radiator, oil pan leakage, exhaust system failure, etc., constituted a serious safety hazard, and
WHEREAS, such truck was essential as it was one of only two trucks used by the Cemetery
Department, it was used extensively in the maintenance of the 10 outside cemeteries to haul mowers
and other equipment, and Cemetery operations are now seriously compromised, and
WHEREAS, the Cemetery Superintendent has therefore recommended that the Town Board
authorize replacement of the truck as soon as possible to ensure efficient and continuous operations in
the Cemetery Department, and
WHEREAS, the Cemetery Superintendent has requested authorization to purchase one (1)
2008 Ford F350 truck with a plow package and towing hitches for the estimated amount of
$31,061.32 from Fairport Ford, LLC, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Fleet Committee has approved this vehicle replacement request, and
WHEREAS, New York State Bidding is not required as the purchase is under New York State
Contract pricing,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Cemetery
Superintendent’s purchase of one (1) 2008 Ford F350 DRW 4X4 Truck with plow package and
towing hitches from Fairport Ford, LLC of East Rochester, New York in accordance with New York
State Contract pricing for the estimated amount of $31,061.32, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Fiscal Manager to amend
the 2007 budget as follows:
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Increase Appropriation 001-9901-9002 "Interfund Transfer to Cemetery" By $32,000.00
to be funded by appropriating undesignated, unappropriated Fund Balance;
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Increase Revenue 002-0000-55031 "Interfund Transfer" by $32,000.00; and
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Increase Appropriation 002-8810-2020 "Vehicles" by same amount; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Cemetery Superintendent and/or Town Fiscal Manager 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 19 day of November, 2007 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
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