209.2009
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WITHDRAWAL FROM LANDFILL
EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND AND AWARDING BID FOR STATIONARY
TRASH COMPACTOR AT TOWN SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION
AT RIDGE ROAD
RESOLUTION NO.: 209, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Landfill Equipment Operator previously advised
the Queensbury Town Board that he wishes to purchase a stationary trash compactor to replace
the aging equipment currently in operation at the Ridge Road Transfer Station, such purchase to
be funded from the Town’s Landfill Equipment Reserve, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 156,2009, 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 only bidder
meeting all bid requirements, United Services GP, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $46,495.00,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board duly conducted a public hearing concerning the proposed
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purchase on Monday, June 15, 2009 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,
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 Ridge
Road Transfer Station to be funded from the Fund’s Landfill Equipment Reserve for an amount
not to exceed $46,495.00 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 Ridge Road
Transfer Station, to United Services GP, Inc.,for an amount not to exceed $46,495.00, 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 2009 Budget Amendment:
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Increase Appropriation 009-9901-9006-112 by $46,495.00;
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Increase Revenue 009-0000-55031 Interfund Transfer by $46,495.00;
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Increase Appropriation 009-8160-2040 Heavy Equipment by $46,495.00; and
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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 15 day of June, 2009 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
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