439.2023 Authorizing Acceptance of Bridge NY Grant Funds from NYS Dept of Transportation Engagemen of Labella Assoc for Thunderbird Culvert Replacement Project RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF BRIDGE NY GRANT
FUNDS FROM NYS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
ENGAGEMENT OF LABELLA ASSOCIATES FOR PROVISION OF
PROFESSIONAL BID-PHASE AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE
ENGINEERING SERVICES AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR
THUNDERBIRD DRIVE CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 439,2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 90,2021, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
engagement of LaBella Associates (previously known as "Chazen Companies") for professional
technical services associated with the Thunderbird Drive culvert replacement project (Project) and
establishment of Thunderbird Drive Culvert Replacement Capital Project Fund No.: 237, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) has notified
the Town that the Town has been awarded $293,000 in grant funds for this Project, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accept these grant funds and authorize a temporary
loan from Capital Reserve Fund No.: 64 up to $293,000 until such time as the grant funds are
received, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board also wishes to authorize engagement of LaBella Associates
for professional bid-phase and construction-phase services for the Project for a lump sum not to exceed
$22,300 as delineated in LaBella Associates' Technical Services Change Order 41 proposal dated
November 27, 2023 presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with General Municipal Law §103, the Town also wishes to
authorize the future advertisement for bids for the Project and award the bid to the lowest responsible
bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and the requirements set forth in bidding
documents to be prepared by LaBella Associates and/or the Town Purchasing Agent,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the acceptance of$293,000
in New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) Bridge NY Grant Funds for the
Thunderbird Drive Culvert Replacement Capital Project, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, transfers and/or prepare any documentation
necessary to increase the following appropriations and revenues as necessary:
• Revenue Acct No. —237-0000-53597 (State Aid Transportation) - $293,000;
• Expense Acct No. —237-8540-2899 (Capital Construction) - $293,000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes a temporary loan from Capital Reserve
Fund No.: 64 up to $293,000 until such time as grant funds are received, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs engagement of LaBella
Associates for professional bid-phase and construction-phase services for the Project for a lump sum
not to exceed $22,300 as delineated in LaBella Associates' Technical Services Change Order 41
proposal dated November 27, 2023,to be paid from Capital Project Fund No.: 237, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute LaBella Associates' Technical Services Change Order 41 dated November 27, 2023
substantially in the form submitted at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Purchasing Agent
to publish an advertisement for bids for the Project in the Town's official newspaper, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign
any needed Grant Agreement with NYS DOT in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Town
Budget Officer and/or Town Counsel, as well as any other associated documentation, and the Town
Supervisor, Town Highway Superintendent, Town Counsel and/or Town Budget Officer to take such
other and further action necessary to effectuate the 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.
Duly adopted this 18t'day of December, 2023,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: None