328.2005
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING PROPOSED
CAPITAL PROJECT - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS AND
SIDEWALKS ON NORTH SIDE OF FORT AMHERST ROAD AND FOR
SIDEWALK REPAIRS IN BROADACRES NEIGHBORHOOD
RESOLUTION NO.: 328, 2005
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the bidding for design and construction
services of curbs and sidewalks on the north side of Fort Amherst Road in the Town of
Queensbury, more specifically as follows:
approximately 1,550’ (±) of curbs on Fort Amherst Road; and
1)
approximately 1,617’(±) of sidewalks on Fort Amherst Road;
2)
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board also authorized the bidding for the repair of approximately
2,182’ (±) of individual sidewalks in the Broadacres Neighborhood more specifically as follows:
approximately 278’ x 5’ (±) of sidewalks on Coolidge Avenue; and
1)
approximately 437’ x 5’ (±) of sidewalks on Broadacres Road; and
2)
approximately 348’ x 5’ (±) of sidewalks on Luzerne Place; and
3)
approximately 494’ x 5’ (±) of sidewalks on Pershing Road; and
4)
approximately 625’ x 5’ (±) of sidewalks on Ashley Place;
5)
and
WHEREAS, the Town Purchasing Agent and Town Deputy Highway Superintendent duly
followed the proper procedures for bidding such work on behalf of the Town and the Purchasing
Agent duly received and opened all bids, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and Deputy Highway Superintendent advised the Town
Board that A.J. Catalfamo Construction Company, Inc. (Catalfamo) was the lowest responsible bidder
for both projects, and
WHEREAS, the amount Catalfamo submitted for the design and construction services of
curbs and sidewalks on the north side of Fort Amherst Road is proposed to be for an amount not
to exceed $30,457.50 for the approximately 1,550 (±) of curb line replacement, and for an amount not
to exceed $38,808 for the approximately 1,617’ of sidewalk replacement, and
WHEREAS, the amount Catalfamo submitted for the repair of approximately 2,182’ (±) of
individual sidewalks in the Broadacres Neighborhood is proposed to be for an amount not to
exceed $54,331.80, and
WHEREAS, such proposed repairs/replacement are to be part of the Capital Improvement
Plan and financed through the Capital Reserve Fund, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Town’s recently revised Capital Improvement Plan
Policy (CIP), the Town Board must conduct a public hearing before approving any specific
Capital Project listed on the CIP,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the
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Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2005 to
hear all interested persons and take any necessary action provided by law concerning establishment and
funding of the proposed capital project for the repairs/replacement of curbs and sidewalks on Fort
Amherst Road and the Broadacres neighborhood as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to publish and post a Notice of Public Hearing concerning the proposed Capital Project in the manner
provided by law.
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Duly adopted this 11 day of July, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner
NOES : None
ABSENT : None