110.2008
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR FORD F-
350 PICK-UP TRUCK FOR USE BY TOWN PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 110, 2008
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Recreation Commission and Director of Parks and
Recreation have advised the Town Board that the Department wishes to purchase one (1) 2007 or
2008 Ford F-350 4x4 Pick-Up Truck for use by the Parks and Recreation Department, and
WHEREAS, this replacement vehicle will not increase the Department’s fleet of five (5)
vehicles, and
WHEREAS, the vehicle to be replaced is a 2000 Dodge Ram ¾ ton pick-up truck with
112,861 miles and requires an estimated $5,101 in necessary repairs (transmission, transfer case and
steering box), will be taken out of service and sold at public auction to the highest bidder, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and award
the bids to the lowest responsible bidder(s) meeting New York State statutory requirements and the
requirements set forth in the Town’s bidding documents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town’s
Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for a 2007 or 2008 Ford F-350 4x4 Pick-Up
Truck for use by the Parks and Recreation Department in the official newspaper for the Town of
Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Purchasing Agent to
open all bids received, read the same aloud and record the bids as is customarily done and present the
bids to the next regular or special meeting of the Town Board.
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Duly adopted this 28 day of January, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None