295.2005
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF 2005-2006
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES PROJECT -
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND #148
RESOLUTION NO.: 295, 2005
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, by adoption of Resolution 426,2004 the Queensbury Town Board created the
Planning Ordinance Review Committee (PORC) and appointed its members, and
WHEREAS, by such Resolution, the Town Board directed the PORC to review and address
inconsistencies and problems known to be at issue in, among other things, the Town’s Zoning
Ordinance and Map, Subdivision Regulations and Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and
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WHEREAS, on May 19, 2005 the PORC adopted a Resolution recommending the hiring of a
consulting firm to provide professional planning services to the Town, such services to include the
updating of the 1998 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Town Zoning Code, and Town Subdivision
Regulations, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has received a request for such 2005-2006 professional
planning services project to be included as part of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the revised CIP, the Town Board must conduct a public
hearing before approving any specific Capital Project listed on the CIP, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board scheduled and duly held a public hearing on June 20, 2005
concerning establishment of the 2005 – 2006 Professional Planning Services Project as currently
listed on the Town’s approved CIP,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
establishment of the 2005 – 2006 Professional Planning Services Capital Project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
establishment of a Capital Project Fund to be known as the 2005 – 2006 Professional Planning
Services Capital Project Fund #148 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 Town of Queensbury Capital Reserve Fund #64 in
the amount of $130,000 to transfer to 2005 – 2006 Professional Planning Services Capital Project
Fund #148, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Queensbury Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Budget Officer to take all action necessary to establish the following accounts for such
appropriations and revenues as necessary:
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Revenue Acct No. – 148-0147-5031 (Interfund Revenue) $130,000; and
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Revenue Acct No. – 148-8020-4720 (Consultant Fees) $130,000;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer to amend the 2005 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.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of June, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES : None
ABSENT : None