177.2020 Authorizing Engagement of Aqualogic, Inc. for Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting - Sunnyside Vegetation Management Program
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF
AQUALOGIC, INC. FOR DIVER ASSISTED SUCTION HARVESTING
IN CONNECTION WITH LAKE SUNNYSIDE
AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 177, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 273, 2012, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its Final
Order authorizing, approving and establishing the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control
District, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 68, 2013, the Town Board appointed (5) persons who are
property owners within the District and/or Protective Association of Lake Sunnyside (PALS)
members, to the Lake Sunnyside Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Advisory Committee
(Committee), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 309, 2019, the Town Board adopted the Lake Sunnyside
Aquatic Plant Growth Control District Benefit Tax Roll for 2019, and
WHEREAS, the Committee has recommended that the Town of Queensbury authorize
engagement of Aqualogic, Inc. for an Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in
2020 for an amount of $1,000 per day, plus a one-time set up fee of $200, not to exceed a total of
$30,200, such Program to consist of Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (D.A.S.H.) to control invasive
aquatic species within portions of Lake Sunnyside, and
WHEREAS, a copy of Aqualogic, Inc.’s proposed Contract for Services is presented at this
meeting, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 92, 2019, the Town Board authorized engagement of
Aqualogic, Inc. for an Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in 2019, and
WHEREAS, in Chapter IV(3)(C)(2)(f) of the Town Purchasing Procedures, upon the Town
Board considering the reasonableness of the fee, it may engage a particular professional which was
previously used in connection with the project being undertaken or continued or a substantially similar
project without soliciting multiple vendors, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board therefore wishes to authorize engagement of Aqualogic for an
Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in 2020, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements as may be
applicable,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that for the reasons outlined above, in these circumstances the Queensbury
Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town of Queensbury’s Purchasing Policy for
two (2) written quotes, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of Aqualogic, Inc. for an
Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Lake Sunnyside in 2020 for an amount of $1,000 per
day, plus a one-time set up fee of $200, not to exceed a total of $30,200, in accordance with
Aqualogic, Inc.’s Contract substantially in the form presented at this meeting, such Program to consist
of Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (D.A.S.H.) to control invasive aquatic species within portions of
Lake Sunnyside, contingent upon submission of a valid certificate of insurance in form and
amounts acceptable to the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to pay
expenses incurred from appropriations in the Lake Sunnyside Misc. Contractual Account No.: 052-
8790-4400 not to exceed $30,200 and/or take any actions necessary to provide for such payment,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign
the Contract with Aqualogic, Inc., substantially in the form presented at this meeting, as well as any
other needed documentation, and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and
all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 4 day of May, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES : None
ABSENT: None