145.2008
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WITHDRAWAL FROM LANDFILL
EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND AND AWARDING BID FOR STATIONARY
TRASH COMPACTOR AT TOWN SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION
AT LUZERNE ROAD
RESOLUTION NO.: 145, 2008
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Landfill Equipment Operator advised the
Queensbury Town Board that he wishes to purchase a stationary trash compactor to replace the
aging equipment currently in operation at the Luzerne Road Transfer Station, such purchase to be
funded from the Town’s Landfill Equipment Reserve, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 79,2008, the Town of Queensbury’s
Purchasing Agent duly advertised for bids for the purchase of such stationary trash compactor in
accordance with bid specifications prepared by the Town’s Engineer and bid package prepared by the
Town Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and Landfill Equipment Operator have reviewed the
submitted proposals and have recommended that the Town Board award the bid to the lowest
responsible bidder, United Services GP, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $37,495.00, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board duly conducted a public hearing concerning the proposed
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purchase on Monday, February 25, 2008 and heard all interested persons, 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 the Landfill Equipment Reserve Fund subject
to permissive referendum, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board previously authorized a transfer of funds from the Solid
Waste Pollution Reserve to the Solid Waste Equipment Reserve,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase of a
stationary trash compactor to replace the aging equipment currently in operation at the Luzerne
Road Transfer Station to be funded from the Fund’s Landfill Equipment Reserve for an amount
not to exceed $37,495.00 as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby finds that the withdrawal and expenditure for such
purchase is an expenditure for a specific item of equipment for which the reserve account was
established, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby awards the bid for the purchase and installation of a
stationary trash compactor, and the removal of the current compactor at the Luzerne Road Transfer
Station, to United Services GP, Inc.,for an amount not to exceed $37,495.00, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the Town Budget Officer to take any
and all actions necessary to effectuate the following 2008 Budget Amendment:
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Increase Appropriation 009-9901-9006-112 by $37,495.00;
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Increase Revenue 009-0000-55031 Interfund Transfer by $37,495.00;
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Increase Appropriation 009-8160-2040 Heavy Equipment by $37,495.00; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Budget Officer and Landfill Equipment Operator to take any and all actions necessary to
effectuate all terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with the
provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk
to publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law.
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Duly adopted this 25 day of February, 2008 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier
NOES : None
ABSENT : Mr. Montesi
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