438.2023 Authorizing Implementation and Funding of Thunderbird Culver Replacement Project RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTATION & FUNDING OF
THE COSTS OF 100% OF COSTS OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT
WHICH MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL AID AND/OR STATE AID
OR REIMBURSEMENT FROM BRIDGE NY FUNDS - RELATED TO
THUNDERBIRD DRIVE CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 438, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHEREAS, a Project for the Bridge NY Culvert, Thunderbird Drive Over Halfway
Creek, Town of Queensbury, Warren County, P.I.N. 1762.74 (the "Project") is eligible for
funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs of
such program to be borne at the ratio of 0% Federal funds and 100% non-federal funds, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 90,2021, the Queensbury Town Board authorized and
approved the Thunderbird Drive Culvert Replacement Capital Project Fund No. 237 and the
Town of Queensbury will design, let and construct the Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to advance the Project by making a
commitment of 100% of the costs of the work for the Project or portions thereof,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby reaffirms its support of the Project
for the Bridge NY Culvert, Thunderbird Drive Over Halfway Creek, Town of Queensbury,
Warren County, P.I.N. 1762.74 Capital Project(the "Project"), and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town of
Queensbury to pay 100% of the cost of Design and Construction phase of work for the Project or
portions thereof, with the understanding that qualified costs may be eligible for federal aid, state-
aid or reimbursement from Bridge NY funds, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further appropriates and makes available the sum of
$293,000 (Two hundred ninety-three thousand dollars and zero cents) to cover the cost of
participation in the above phases of the Project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, the Town Board further agrees that the Town shall be responsible for all
costs of the Project which exceed the amount of federal aid, state aid, or NY Bridge funding
awarded to the Town of Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Budget Officer to make
any necessary adjustments,budget amendments,transfers or prepare any documentation necessary, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that in the event that the Project costs not covered by federal aid, state aid
or NY Bridge funding exceed the amount appropriated above, the Queensbury Town Board shall
convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification
by the New York State Department of Transportation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, the Town Board herby agrees that construction of the Project shall begin no
later than twenty-four (24) months after award and the construction phase of the Project shall be
completed within thirty (30) months, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for federal aid and/or
state aid on behalf of the Town of Queensbury with the New York State Department of
Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for
the administration of the Project and the Town of Queensbury's funding of Project costs and
permanent funding of the local share of federal aid and state aid eligible Project costs and all
Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
file a certified copy of this Resolution with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation
by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project and the Town
Supervisor, Town Highway Superintendent, Town Budget Officer and/or Senior Planner to take
all actions necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Duly adopted this 18th day of December, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT : None