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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 2015 WESTERN STAR 4700
SET-FORWARD FRONT AXLE CAB-CHASSIS AND RELATED PLOW
EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: ,2014
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent has requested Town Board
approval to purchase a 2015 Western Star 4700 Set-Forward Front Axle Cab — Chassis and related
plow equipment, and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the Town Budget for such proposed purchase, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted legislation allowing any political
subdivision in New York State to "piggyback" off an existing County Bid and therefore, the Town of
Queensbury is"piggybacking"with Oneida County for the Cab-Chassis in this instance, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town Highway
Superintendent's purchase of a 2015 Western Star 4700 Set-Forward Front Axle Cab—Chassis for the
amount of$109,988 from New York Truck Equipment and the related plow equipment from Tenco
Industries, Inc., for the amount of$85,955 to be paid from Heavy Equipment Account No.: 04-5130-
2040, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such
purchases shall be by transfer of$195,943 from the Town's Capital Reserve Fund #64 to Heavy
Equipment Account No.: 04-5130-2040 and the Town Budget Officer shall amend the 2014 Town
Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation
necessary to effectuate payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Highway Superintendent and/or Budget Officer to take such other and further action as may be
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 18'h day of August, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT: