381.2009
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPRAISAL OF PROPERTIES
INVOLVED IN EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDING RELATED TO THE
MAIN STREET/CORINTH ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 381, 2009
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHEREAS, in accordance with the New York State Eminent Domain Procedure Law,
the Queensbury Town Board acquired easement interests over properties located along Main
Street (County Route 28) in the Town of Queensbury; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the Eminent Domain Procedure Law, the Town made offers
of compensation for the easement interests acquired; and
WHEREAS, by virtue of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law, interest holders in and to
the affected properties who did not accept the offers as payment in full have the right to serve
claims demanding additional monies; and
WHEREAS, during the litigation that follows the service of such claims, the Town needs
to obtain the services of an appraiser or appraisers for preparation of self-contained appraisal
reports; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage such appraiser or appraisers to give
testimony during such litigation and to undertake any other service related thereto,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to hire an appraiser or appraisers on behalf of the Town of Queensbury for the preparation
of self-contained appraisal reports, the giving of testimony and any other services related thereto; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that such services are to be paid from the appropriate account as may be
determined by the Town Budget Officer; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to sign any documentation, including a contract for services, and take all action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of December, 2009 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None